IMS Indonesia installs Ayrton in The Ballroom at Djakarta Theater

In the heart of Indonesia’s bustling capital, The Ballroom at Djakarta Theater has elevated its visual experience with a permanent installation of Ayrton Huracán LT, Zonda 9 FX, and Cobra fixtures, supplied by IMS Indonesia – Ayrton’s exclusive distributor for the region.

The 35-metre-long, 27-metre-wide multifunctional ballroom — accommodating up to 1,000 guests — hosts a diverse range of events, from corporate and government functions to private celebrations. “Djakarta Theater prides itself as a one-stop entertainment destination that consistently uses the latest sound systems, lighting, and multimedia equipment,” says Andrea Kurniawan, CEO of Djakarta Theater. “What sets us apart is that we offer the complete package as a fixed installation. Everything is here so our clients can simply have it all – and we take full responsibility for delivering the best, from equipment to operators.”

To meet this commitment, IMS Indonesia proposed Ayrton’s latest lighting innovations, specifying 24 units of the Huracán LT, 12 units of the Zonda 9 FX, and 32 units of the Cobra units as requested by venue owner Benny Suherman and lighting designer Dimas Wicaksono. The team first encountered Ayrton during an exhibition in Guangzhou and later conducted a live comparison with other brands at an IMS demonstration. “We liked the characteristics of Ayrton and found them to be the best in trials,” states Suherman.

“Ayrton is also more innovative than other brands in my opinion,” agrees Wicaksono, who emphasises the creative flexibility offered by a rig combining spot, wash, and beam fixtures. The installation features 20 units of the Huracán LT units in the overhead rig and four more on stage, along with 12 units of the Zonda 9 FX fixtures suspended above and 16 units of the Cobra fixtures split between the rig and stage wings.

“I chose Huracán LT because I can use it as a basic key light,” Wicaksono explains. “Some LDs use Fresnels and a follow spot for basic key lighting, but I like to go with Huracán LT as it is flicker-free so it doesn’t ‘hum’ on camera! I really like its framing feature too with so many pattern options, a unique prism, and a water-like animation effect – it’s extremely versatile.”

He was equally impressed by the Cobra – Ayrton’s laser-sourced beam fixture. “When I saw the Cobra, it was the first time I had seen a fixture using laser technology and I was very impressed. Even when the laser intensity is reduced, it’s still clearly visible – and with a hazer, the beam looks even stronger. Cobra’s powerful 0.6° beam sets it apart from other beam fixtures, and being IP65-rated makes it safe and reliable outdoors, with very minimal maintenance required.”

On the Zonda 9 FX, Wicaksono adds: “I chose it because of its LiquidEffect, something I haven’t seen in other multi-cell fixtures. It allows amazing pixel-by-pixel control and unique eye effects, especially when used for macro effects. I love how the liquid effect can be combined and played with – it lets me create something truly different for ballroom events, while also adding a prestigious touch using Ayrton fixtures. From the colour characteristics to the stage wash area, the gradation, and the colour mixing, the combination of these three fixtures works beautifully.”

The team at Djakarta Theater also commended IMS Indonesia for its support throughout the project. “From my perspective, IMS, as Ayrton’s distributor, has been very supportive. We received education on the products we requested, the deliveries were always on time, and their product knowledge is excellent, including the training classes they provide,” concludes Andrea Kurniawan.