At the Polynesian Cultural Centre (PCC) in Hawaii, Richard Sidal operates as
Theatrical Computer System Analyst, handling all computerized lighting systems as
well as maintenance, installations and programming of some of the shows.
Currently, he is also working on upgrades for the theatres and Luau venues, which
includes a comprehensive fixture replacement that started last year.

After experiencing a lot of issues and constant breakdowns and repairs of their 1200
W spots, despite the fact that they were placed under protective domes, PCC
decided it was time to renew the lighting rig. Situated close to the sea, Sidal is well
aware of the challenges of the site:

“We are an outdoor venue and very close to the sea. Sea breeze carries a lot of salt
and moisture ruining all metal parts as well as high humidity. Plus the show uses
lots of flames and the oil residue goes right into the fixtures. When I first saw the
SGM G-Spot, it was in a pool of water with water dripping from the top. That was
exactly what I wanted, something that was sealed and waterproof. Something that
would stop moisture and salty air from corroding the lights.’

Brent Pritchett from 4Wall Entertainment first introduced Sidal and his team to the
G-Spot at LDI 2014, after which Technical Service Manager Sakaraia Yalimaiwai
quickly placed the first order for IP65-rated seawater resistant G-Spots. Sidal had
the pleasure of installing the first G-Spot units together with Lighting Technician,
George Pasi, before Pasi sadly passed away.

With 12 G-Spots installed last summer for the amphitheatre, Pacific Theatre, which
is also the main venue for the Evening Show; PCC is looking to add another 12 units
to their stock this summer. “We are planning to eventually have 48 G-Spots in the
show to replace all our movers,’ Sidal confirmed. He continued:

PCC has attended a product-training seminar at SGM Inc. in Orlando led by
Technical Supporter Matthew Huffman. Experiencing an increasing interest from the
install market and an overall growth of SGM Inc., Director Filippo Frigeri stated:

Maintenance is always an issue for lighting professionals. It takes up valuable time
and resources, but now Sidal has found a great solution with his newly acquired G-
Spots:

PCC is open all year round, six days a week. Close to a million visitors a year
experience the exceptional Hawaiian entertainment and cultural presentation of the
Polynesian Islands through their daily action-packed show called HA-Breath of Life
which now features the latest lighting technology from SGM.