Freelance Lighting Designer & Operator

LIGHTING
THAT MOVES
WITH THE
MUSIC.

Lighting design, programming and live operation for live music, festivals and corporate events.

Creative vision / Technical precisionScroll to explore ↓
01 / Selected work

THE WORK
SPEAKS.

A selection of live shows, venue work and productions. Every image is from a real project.

Drukwerk live at De Vorstin with blue and amber lighting
Venue / Hilversum

De Vorstin

Freelance Lighting Operator & Programmer

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Liam St. John live at Bitterzoet on 11 June 2026
Venue / Amsterdam

Bitterzoet

Freelance Lighting Operator & Programmer

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Kay Slice tour stage viewed from the lighting console
Production / 2026

Kay Slice — I Take U Highlife Tour

Lighting Designer & Operator

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02 / About

CREATIVE
VISION.
TECHNICAL
CONTROL.

I'm Jimmy Cats, a freelance lighting designer, programmer and operator working across live music venues, festivals and corporate events.

Much of my work takes place in live music venues, where I program and operate lighting for a wide range of performances. I also work on individual productions, bringing the same attention to atmosphere, musicality and reliable live execution.

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03 / Expertise

FROM IDEA
TO SHOWTIME.

01

Lighting Design

Developing visual concepts that complement the music, performance and space.

02

Programming

Building flexible, expressive lighting looks for dynamic live performances.

03

Live Operation

Responsive, musical and dependable operation when it matters most.

04 / Contact

LET'S MAKE
IT MEMORABLE.

Working on a show, festival or event? I'd love to hear what you have in mind.

Start a conversation ↗

jimmycatslighting@gmail.com