Venue / Hilversum
De Vorstin
Freelance Lighting Operator & Programmer
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Selected work
SELECTED WORK
A selection of live shows, venue work and productions. Every image is from a real project.
Venue / Amsterdam
Bitterzoet
Freelance Lighting Operator & Programmer
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Venue / Utrecht
De Helling
Freelance Lighting Operator & Programmer
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Venue / Amersfoort
FLUOR
Freelance Lighting Operator & Programmer
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Venue / Alkmaar
Victorie
Freelance Lighting Operator & Programmer
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Production / 2026
Kay Slice — I Take U Highlife Tour
Lighting Designer & Operator
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Production / 2023
Luna Morgenstern — Dance Dance Dont Go Tour
Lighting Designer & Operator · Avolites
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ABOUT ME
I'm Jimmy Cats, a freelance lighting designer, programmer and operator based in the Netherlands.
My journey in live entertainment began five years ago, when I started studying Stage and Event Technology at the Herman Brood Academie in Utrecht. Alongside my studies, I gained hands-on experience working on live productions, developing my technical skills and passion for lighting.
After a couple of years working in lighting technology and live operation, I began exploring the creative side of the industry through lighting design.
Today, I work primarily in live music, providing lighting programming and operation at venues including Bitterzoet in Amsterdam, De Vorstin in Hilversum, Victorie in Alkmaar, FLUOR in Amersfoort and De Helling in Utrecht. Alongside this, I create lighting designs for concerts, tours and other live productions.
I enjoy combining creativity with technical expertise, using lighting to support the music, enhance the atmosphere and bring performances to life. Whether I'm designing a show or operating a live performance, my goal is to create lighting that feels like a natural part of the experience.
Technical expertise
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Expertise
WHAT I DO
Lighting Design
Developing visual concepts that complement the music, performance and space.
Programming
Building flexible, expressive lighting looks for dynamic live performances.
Live Operation
Responsive, musical and dependable operation when it matters most.
Contact
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