ABOUT

PATRICK SCHMELZ

1992

Foundation of Starlite light and sound rental in Delmenhorst

1995

Light jockey in several large European discotheques (Fun-Factory, Rio Palace, Zack)

1998

Freelance GrandMA operator for various companies in the event and TV production sector (Amptown, G&B, Procon, Glashaus, VIVA Clubrotation, MTV Award)

2000

Further training at DEA to become an operator for event technology and an assistant for event technology

2001

The company moves to Hanau with a focus on lighting design, CAD visualization/preprogramming and Grand MA operating (Exciting Light) (Kawasaki, Deutsche Post, EDEKA, Sound of Frankfurt, Hillside Festival)

2006

I gave up my company in exchange for a permanent position with Lightpower/MA Lighting. There I was responsible for technical support for MA products as well as for planning and conducting the Grand MA workshops in Germany and Austria. I was also involved in the development of the Grand MA 2 series: (Grönemeyer, Schlag den Raab, Ich + Ich)

2009

Foundation of the company Go+ in Paderborn. With a focus on light design, operating, network, CAD and workshops. (Mercedes Benz IAA, VW exhibition New Delhi, VW exhibition Geneva, Rammstein, The Dome)