Lighting Eurovision 2026 with Martin | Tim Routledge on the Creative Vision Behind the Show

Following this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, we sat down with Lighting Designer Tim Routledge to discuss the creative vision behind one of the world’s most ambitious broadcast productions. In this exclusive interview, Tim shares insights into the design process, the challenges of lighting a global live broadcast, and how Martin MAC Viper XIP and MAC Encore Two fixtures supported the production. He also explains why the MAC Encore Two was instrumental in delivering exceptional light quality and camera-ready key lighting throughout the show. Watch the full conversation to hear the thinking, technical considerations, and creative decisions behind Eurovision 2026’s lighting design. SUBSCRIBE:    / @martinprofessional   We invite you to explore the complete Martin professional lighting portfolio at: https://www.martin.com/. -------------------------------------------------------------- MORE Locate a Martin Sales & Solutions Expert: https://www.martin.com/where_to_find Martin Products: https://martin.com/ Martin Case Studies: https://www.martin.com/case_studies Martin Insights Blogs: https://pro.harman.com/insights/?s=ma... Videos:    / @martinprofessional   Anytime Help Center: https://help.harmanpro.com/ Email Updates: https://www.martin.com/martin-newsletter Connect with us: Facebook:   / martinprofessional   Instagram:   / martinprofessional   LinkedIn:   / martin-professional-as