IMS Dalt Vila 2026: Bringing Production To A Historic Stage

In late April, the 17th edition of the International Music Summit opened the Ibiza summer season at IMS Dalt Vila, once again transforming a UNESCO World Heritage site into one of the most visually striking stages in electronic music. The Shop Productions was proud to deliver full production for the event and once again turned to Elation lighting gear to illuminate the show.

Set within the historic walls of Ibiza’s old town, this iconic location hosted a world-class lineup including Pete Tong, Eliza Rose, Ahmed Spins, Ankhoi, and a powerful live closing performance from Faithless Sound System—a night where music, culture, and setting aligned at the highest level.

The Shop Productions: Delivering Full Production at Scale
From initial planning through to final execution, The Shop Productions team managed every aspect of the build and technical delivery, working within one of Ibiza’s most complex and protected environments.

“Dalt Vila is not a conventional venue, and producing at this level requires a precise balance between creative ambition and structural discipline,” commented Simeon Friend, Founder/Owner of The Shop Productions and Founder & Creative Director of International Music Summit. “The stage and technical systems were designed to integrate seamlessly into the historic surroundings, while supporting a high-impact performance environment for internationally recognized artists. Every element — from rigging to lighting, audio, and show control — was executed with complete coordination and control.”

For IMS Dalt Vila 2026, The Shop worked with carefully selected Elation lighting, chosen for its ability to deliver both precision and high-impact performance within a complex outdoor heritage environment. The Elation gear was provided through AdagioPRO, the exclusive distributor for Elation products in Spain.

Collaboration with LD Nick Jevons
For the 2026 edition, The Shop Productions once again worked alongside lighting and visual designer Nick Jevons, continuing an established collaboration on IMS Dalt Vila. With extensive experience across international stages, Nick brought a clear and structured approach to the lighting design, aligning closely with the technical setup and production requirements of the show. His work translated the scale and energy of the lineup into a cohesive visual output, supporting each performance while maintaining consistency across the full program. The result was a well-executed lighting design that integrated naturally with the production and enhanced the overall experience of the event.

Elation System
The system was built around Rebel Profile fixtures, providing a strong technical backbone with CMY color mixing, variable CTO, high CRI output, and a full effects package including rotating and fixed gobos, prisms, frost, and framing shutters — allowing for controlled beam shaping and layered textures across the stage. “At the heart of the design, the Rebel Profile delivered crisp aerial effects, allowing us to sculpt the space with striking definition even in an open-air environment,” Nick stated.

He adds, “Complementing the Rebel fixtures, the Proteus Radius brought a new layer of versatility and resilience, its compact form and weatherproof design made it ideal for outdoor deployment, while its punchy beams and fluid movement added energy that kept pace with the music.” Used to extend the visual reach beyond the stage itself, the Proteus Radius fixtures delivered sharp, long-throw aerial beams using laser-driven light sources, enhanced by fast 360° continuous rotation, CMY color control, and effects such as prisms and gobos — creating bold, architectural beam structures across the skyline.  

“To amplify audience connection, we integrated the SŌL 1 Blinders, creating warm, immersive moments that bridged the gap between performer and crowd,” Nick continues. “Its rich output and smooth dimming curves gave us the ability to shift seamlessly from subtle ambiance to full-impact hits.” Pulse Panel FX units introduced a dynamic visual layer, combining high-output strobe, wash, and continuous pan/tilt movement to create rhythmic energy and evolving stage compositions.

“Together, these fixtures formed a cohesive system that balanced power, precision, and atmosphere. The result was a vibrant, high-impact visual experience that elevated the performance and transformed the stage into a living, breathing extension of the music,” Nick stated.

Delivering at the Highest Level
Set within a UNESCO World Heritage site, the event operates under a unique set of constraints, where scale, timing, and technical performance must align without compromise. It is a production environment that challenges every layer of delivery, from planning and logistics to real-time coordination on show day.

Simeon Friend commented: “When setting up an open-air stage, lighting is fully exposed to the weather. The Rebel fixtures gave us a reliable, IP65-rated solution that performs in any condition, while still delivering the level of output and quality required for a show like IMS. It’s also a very cost-efficient system, which makes it even more valuable at this scale. We chose to invest in the Elation Rebel units as part of our full production delivery”.

Cohesive Visual Language
IMS Dalt Vila continues to stand as one of the most defining moments in the Ibiza calendar. Not just for its lineup, but for the level of execution it demands behind the scenes. What defined this year’s production was not individual fixtures, but how they worked together. From the precision of the Rebel Profiles to the movement of the Pulse Panels, the impact of the SŌL Blinders, and the reach of the Proteus Radius, the system operated as a single, cohesive visual language.

About Elation
At Elation, we collaborate with leading professionals in the lighting industry to help bring extraordinary experiences to life. As a designer and manufacturer of a wide range of high-performance entertainment lighting products, we’re proud to be a trusted partner to top lighting professionals and production/rental houses around the world. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and creative solutions has made us a go-to resource in the industry. We also offer an advanced line of lighting control products through Obsidian Control Systems, and a full range of dependable specialty effects called Magmatic. Elation serves clients worldwide through offices in Los Angeles, Mexico City, Canada, and the Netherlands. We invite you to take a closer look at elationlighting.com

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