The best starting point is to configure scenes on your light rig represent different moods and emotions. Most light packs allow you to store scenes by number, so you can load them up to suit the general vibe you’re after. Scenes can usually be stored, and manually switched during performance, or preset to automatically (and ideally, slowly) move between these scenes if you want to set and forget your lights. Most simple light sets allow you to pre-program different ‘Scenes’ - combinations of lights and their colour/brightness settings. We’ll assume you don’t have a lighting operator to manually mix lights during the performance, so you need to configure your lights to run unassisted (set and forget!). Obviously refer to your light pack user-guide to configure them, but here’s an overview on programming lights, and tips to make it easy for bar staff to adjust.
Some models can be sound activated: a great idea to keep the light changes in sync with the beat of the music. Look for models that have remote controls, and can be programmed to cycle through colours and patterns so you can ‘set and forget’. Some RGB LED lights also include some clear white globes, so you can have a more traditional spot light option. If you have a small stage (especially if it’s raised), it’s good to explore attaching lights to ceiling out front of the stage, rather than using light stands. Google ‘LED stage light pack with stand’ to find models from $250+. You won’t need to attach lights to the ceiling, instead place light stand in front and to the side of performance area and adjust the stand’s height. If you don’t have a permanent stage, or you setup a performance area on the floor of your venue, consider getting an LED pack with a crossbar light stand to save money and hassles (image below). Get a light pack that allows them to be centrally controlled without you needing to buy a separate mixer. For smaller stages or performance areas up to 5x5 metres, a light pack with 4x LED RGB lights is usually enough.
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