Application Period Initiated for Opus and Sinus
Prolight + Sound Honours Innovative Sound and Light Design in 2018
At the Prolight + Sound event in 2018, two prestigious awards were presented: the Sinus – International Sound Award and the Opus – International Light Design Award. These awards, presented in partnership, recognise outstanding achievements in the fields of sound and light design respectively.
Sinus – International Sound Award (2018)
The Sinus Award, an annual event since 2004, honours innovative use of AV media technology and system integration solutions. The categories for the 2018 awards included innovative sound installations in permanent venues, projects demonstrating outstanding acoustic solutions, sound concepts integrating architecture and technology, and use of sound in public spaces, museums, theaters, or event locations.
Entries for the Sinus Award must have been completed within the last two years prior to the award, and they are judged based on creativity in sound design and technology, acoustic quality, innovation, integration, and user experience. The awards are open to submissions from architects, sound designers, or companies specialising in sound technologies.
Opus – International Light Design Award (2018)
The Opus Award, granted since 2002, honours excellent work in the areas of light design, technical realization, stage and production design, and stage production. The categories for the 2018 awards included interior light design, exterior light design (facades, landscape), event light design (temporary installations for events, concerts, festivals), and innovative projects showcasing integration of lighting technology and design.
Projects for the Opus Award should have been completed within the last two years, with emphasis on creativity, technical innovation, and visual impact. The awards are open to permanent or temporary lighting projects. Works are judged on aesthetic effects, technical implementation, and overall design concept.
Both awards aim to promote and honour innovative and high-quality projects that blend technology and artistry in sound and lighting to enhance architectural and event experiences. The awards ceremony for both the Sinus and Opus Awards is scheduled for April 12 during Prolight + Sound.
Applications for the Sinus 2018 and Opus 2018 Awards can be submitted until November 12. For specifics on submission guidelines or winners from 2018, please refer to the official Prolight + Sound documentation or the awards’ press releases from that year. More information and applications can be found at www.prolight-sound.com/sinus and www.prolight-sound.com/opus. Suggestions for projects, people, project teams, or companies can also be made for the Sinus 2018 and Opus 2018 Awards.
Notable recipients of the Opus Award include Christian "Rocket Chris" Glatthor for his work on "Get Loud Open Air Tour 2016", and the staging of Schiller's "The Robbers". The Sinus Award 2017 was awarded to the media installation at the Hilti AG headquarters in Liechtenstein.
The Prolight + Sound event honours innovative figures and projects annually. These awards not only celebrate the latest advancements in technology but also the artistry and creativity that brings these advancements to life.
- The Prolight + Sound event, held in 2018, not only celebrated innovative sound and light design but also the intersection of technology and artistry in the industry, as evidenced by the Sinus – International Sound Award's acknowledgment of projects integrating architecture and technology, and the Opus – International Light Design Award's recognition of projects demonstrating technical innovation.
- The financial sector played a role in the 2018 Prolight + Sound event through its support of the Sinus and Opus Awards, as these prestigious awards were open to submissions from architects, sound designers, or companies specializing in sound technologies, and judged based on financial considerations such as creativity, innovation, and user experience, in addition to acoustic quality and visual impact.
