HELENE FISHER’S ARENA TOURS
THE CHALLENGE
Designing the complete show for Helene Fischer's 2017-2018 and 2023 tours, one of the most popular German-speaking artists of all time, for performances in the largest arenas across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
The challenge is to create a show worthy of her exceptional status, pushing the boundaries of creativity in the live music industry, while offering her millions of fans an unforgettable experience that is both grandiose and intimate.
THE SOLUTION
An original concept in which each song has its own aesthetic and acrobatic universe, creating a 3-hour show where every moment is a creation in its own right, carried by the storytelling strength that is Cirque du Soleil's signature. From conception to execution, the teams take charge of the entire creative chain in collaboration with Semmel Concerts and STUFISH: artistic direction, lighting, choreography, costumes, video content and pyrotechnics.
Lighting orchestrates a true choreography of atmospheres, video content becomes an integral part of the narrative, and the costumes, including seven bespoke outfits for Helene Fischer, blend high fashion with a subtle athletic edge. The set design is a fusion of art and engineering: a 16-metre clock-hand catwalk rotates above the audience, a floating stage descends mystically from above, a 27-metre semi-circular screen opens to reveal the artist's entrance, a 9-metre acrobatic wall hosts 8 acrobats in a breathtaking choreography, and a dress made of actual cascading water stands as one of the most striking moments of the show.
