Lil Nas X: MTV Music Awards

Context

At the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards, breakout artist Lil Nas X debuted Panini live for the first time. He arrived with eight nominations for the year’s biggest hit, Old Town Road, making this highly anticipated performance the launch point for his follow-up single.

The Performance

The performance took place inside a retro sci-fi cityscape, complete with neon skyscrapers and a glowing grid floor. Lil Nas X and his dancers performed synchronized routines across the uniquely diamond-shaped stage. Lasers cut through the air like futuristic searchlights, reinforcing the high-tech atmosphere.

Laser Design

PRECISION designed the laser effects. Beams swept over the performers and audience, enhancing the music and extending the presence of the stage into the air. Laser Banding was used to create energetic beam effects that moved in rhythm with the track.

Reception

Press described the show as “laser-filled” and “cyberpunk-inspired,” noting the futuristic look and Lil Nas X’s confident delivery. Fans reacted enthusiastically, posting clips and praising it as a highlight of the night.

Outcome

The laser design achieved its purpose: it carried the sci-fi theme into the air, worked seamlessly on broadcast, and gave Panini a distinct visual identity at the VMAs.

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