Lighting Design by Michael Chan
Media Coverage
Through the years, Michael Chan have been involved in multiple projects and interviews which has been featured on various publications, as well as being a guest speaker in various industry events. Here is a collection of them.
Guest Speaker
PIFA 2025: The Future of Integration Summit Session 2025
Sacred Sound, Light & Vision: Designing Immersive AV Experiences for Modern Worship Spaces. At Pro Integration Future Asia (PIFA) 2025, Michael Chan was a featured expert speaker at the Future of Integration Summit. Addressing a regional audience of AVL professionals and consultants, Michael participated in the 'Sacred Sound, Light & Vision' panel. The discussion focused on the digital transformation of modern Houses of Worship, where Michael shared his methodology for using lighting to bridge the gap between architectural sanctity and high-tech immersive experience. Being part of the PIFA speaker circuit—APAC’s premier platform for professional AV and lighting—highlights Michael’s standing as a key influencer in the systems integration landscape.
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Prolight and Sound Guangzhou 2018
Prolight + Sound Guangzhou: Michael Chan was invited as a guest speaker for the Prolight + Sound Guangzhou seminar series, 'Blueprint to Success.' Representing Singapore’s AVL industry, Michael presented a deep dive into the technical and creative management of Large Scale Events. The session focused on the integration of complex lighting systems and the workflow required to execute world-class productions. Being featured alongside global industry leaders, this engagement highlights Michael’s role as a technical consultant and educator in the international AVL community.
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Singapore Bicentennial National Day Parade 2019
Michael Chan served as the Lead Lighting Designer for the Singapore National Day Parade (NDP) at the National Stadium. To address the challenges of the massive 38-meter trim height, Michael deployed a sophisticated rig of 500 Robe BMFL luminaires. His design utilized three layers of BMFL Blades for key lighting and stage washes, ensuring a high-impact visual experience for both the live stadium audience and the national television broadcast.
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Magazine Interview
In a recent technical feature by Entertainment Technology Asia (ETA), Michael Chan shared insights into his advanced design workflow. Utilizing Vectorworks Spotlight for precision drafting and GrandMA3 for complex show programming, Michael discussed how he balances the creative vision with technical reliability. This media feature highlights his commitment to staying at the forefront of global AVL technology trends
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Genting Sky Symphony Kinetic installation
As the lead Kinetic and Lighting Designer/Programmer for SkySymphony, Michael Chan was responsible for the intricate choreography of 1,001 LED winch balls at Resorts World Genting’s SkyAvenue. This permanent multimedia attraction—the first of its kind in Asia—uses a complex array of high-speed winches capable of traveling 17.5 meters in just six seconds. Working with Creative Director Brian Gothong Tan, Michael programmed three inaugural spectacles (The Forest, Urban Symphony, and The Goddess) using a grandMA2 ecosystem to synchronize lighting and kinetic movement with 360-degree LED wrap-around screens. This project showcases Michael’s unique expertise in merging high-speed automation with artistic storytelling
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Interview
Wild Rice's Peter Pan in Serangoon Gardens
Wild Rice’s Peter Pan in Serangoon Gardens: A Technological Milestone "For the grand opening pantomime at Wild Rice’s Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre, Michael Chan delivered a groundbreaking lighting design that integrated cutting-edge automation into the intimate thrust stage. To manage the fast-paced, 500-cue production, Michael implemented Singapore's first fully automated follow-spot system using BlackTrax real-time tracking. He also utilized the Claypaky Xtylos—the world's first laser-source moving light—to create the magical, sharp-edged beams required for Neverland. By time-coding the lighting console to music director Julian Wong’s audio signals, Michael achieved 'live sync' accuracy, proving that world-class stadium technology can elevate the storytelling in a 358-seat theatrical space.
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Cartier Into the Wild Petronas Tower Light up
In a historic first for Kuala Lumpur’s skyline, Michael Chan of Lighting Insomnia designed a massive 12-minute light and laser spectacle to mark the Cartier 'Into the Wild' exhibition. Utilizing 120 Claypaky Mythos 2 beam fixtures positioned on the rooftop of Suria KLCC, Michael bathed the Petronas Twin Towers in Cartier’s signature crimson red. The show was fully synchronized via timecode to a musical score and a coordinated 300-drone swarm by SKYMAGIC, creating iconic brand animations 500 meters above the city. Despite a tropical storm just minutes before showtime, the system—supplied by Audio Synergy Projects & Concepts (ASPC)—performed flawlessly, demonstrating Michael’s expertise in large-scale, weather-resilient outdoor production and landmark lighting.
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Lighthouse Evangelism Woodlands installation
As the lighting consultant for the major refurbishment of Lighthouse Evangelism Singapore, Michael Chan overhauled the lighting systems at both the Woodlands and Tampines campuses. Facing a massive 20m x 5m LED wall, he specified Ayrton Cobra laser-sourced fixtures and Khamsin TC profiles for their high lumen output and superior skin-tone rendering on camera. This project highlights Michael’s ability to integrate high-end concert technology into permanent architectural and worship environments.
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Member of the Industry Advisory Group
LASALLE College of the Arts 2018–2022
From 2018 to 2022, Michael Chan served on the Industry Advisory Group for LASALLE College of the Arts. As a veteran Singapore lighting designer, he shared his expertise to help align the college's curriculum with the real-world needs of the Singaporean creative industry, ensuring students were professionally equipped for the evolving world of lighting and technical design.
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Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2017
In a landmark production for Singapore’s national New Year’s Eve celebration, Michael Chan served as the Flame and Lighting Designer for MBSC 2017. Working with Creative Director Samson Phua (Intermay Magix), Michael delivered the first-ever integrated moving-light display in the event's history. The design centered around 60 Claypaky Mythos fixtures arranged on a spherical floating rig in the center of the bay, representing the sun. These high-powered beams were choreographed to cut through the smoke and brilliance of the fireworks, creating a 'moving net' of color that framed the pyrotechnics. The eight-minute midnight display was synchronized to a custom arrangement of 'Glaciers' by local band In Each Hand A Cutlass, showcasing Michael’s expertise in complex, multi-element outdoor synchronization.
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Guest Speaker
Pro Avl Asia 2017
In 2017, Michael Chan was invited by Pro AVL Asia as a keynote speaker for their regional seminar series. Addressing an audience of industry professionals and systems integrators, Michael shared the technical and creative 'blueprint' used to manage high-pressure, large-scale events like the National Day Parade (NDP) and Sing50.
The presentation provided an in-depth look at the documentation and pre-visualization workflows—utilizing 3D visualization and grandMA2—required to bridge the gap between a creative brief and a flawlessly executed stadium show. This speaking engagement reinforced Michael's reputation as a thought leader in the Southeast Asian AVL community, emphasizing his commitment to professional education and technical excellence.
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Women Tennis Association (WTA) Finals 2016
Sports Entertainment & Opening Ceremony "Commissioned for the 2016 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore, Michael Chan designed the lighting for the high-octane Opening Ceremony and dramatic player entrances. Working alongside creative director Beatrice Chia-Richmond, Michael utilized over 100 moving lights—including the then-revolutionary Robe Square matrix fixtures—to create 360-degree dynamic effects that synchronized with the performance of singer Sophie Beem. The design required meticulous coordination to ensure the court remained perfectly lit for high-speed slow-motion cameras while delivering 'stadium rock' energy for the live audience. This project highlights Michael’s expertise in managing the complex logistics of a live televised international sporting event with a restricted 7-day onsite programming window.
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