LIGHTING DESIGN
THAT INSPIRES

As a designer, Jerry Appelt has been shaping the visual implementation of live tours, TV productions and public and corporate events for over 35 years. Internationally renowned, he combines extensive experience, team spirit and a strong network. He sees his work not as a job, but as a vocation. The references collected over the years speak for themselves.

THE JALD VISION

We transform music, movement & emotions into living light, not programmed but composed. We create stages that merge reality and virtuality, for an experience that breathes equally in space and in the image. We set standards for spectacular shows with a minimal energy footprint, sustainable impact and the best possible use of resources. Size doesn't matter, we stage every space, from club to stadium, with the same precision and brilliance.

JERRY APPELT

For over three decades, Jerry Appelt has shaped international concerts, TV shows, festivals and major events with distinctive lighting and stage designs. It combines creativity, musicality and technical know-how to create unique visual experiences that inspire worldwide. Through collaboration with international stars and the integration of innovative technologies, he is now one of the leading creative directors and lighting designers in the industry — known for visionary concepts and emotional visual worlds.

Firmen Netzwerk

We implement projects from creative idea to final implementation — made possible by a strong network:

Salty Dog Studios: Pre Programming Studio for visualization and detailed development of design ideas and concepts, and opportunity for extensive equipment testing.

To the website: www.saltydogstudios.de

Beacon GmbH: Technical planning and implementation of complex show productions, including budget calculation and cost monitoring.

Go to website: www.beacon-gmbh.com

Lighting Tools: Provision of cutting-edge lighting and control technology.

In perfect coordination, these three partner companies enable creative design and technical precision to blend seamlessly — for productions that set standards worldwide. In addition, we can draw on a network that has grown over many years in all relevant areas of the event industry.

Mehr erfahren

VIDEO-LINKS:

GLP at Summer Night Concert 2025
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Jerry Mothergrid interview 2019
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ESC 2018 Interview Clay Paky
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ESC 2017 Behind the Scenes
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GLP at IMA 2019
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Making of Helene Fischer Show 2016
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Jürgen Hassler & Jerry Appelt Golden Camera
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Making of Summer Night Concert 2021
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2014 Event Elevator
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Opening Elphi Behind the Scenes
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Ola & Jerry at ESC 2017
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Concerts

Live

Corporate

Concerts

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Corporate

TV

Awardshows

Concerts

TV

Awardshows

Concerts

CLIENT

Reviews

HOLGER HÜBNER

Magic Jerry has been accompanying us at our festivals & touring and many other events for over 30 years now. During this time, we have come to know and appreciate him as a loyal creative partner; with whom we have also been able to further develop our events visually. With his designs & ideas, he has always taken the innovative step forward decisively, for our artists, customers and us!

FESTIVAL PROMOTER, WACKEN OPEN AIR
OLA MELZIG

I’ve done shows all over the world with Jerry Appelt aka Mr. Romantic.Looking back at all our adventures I’m sometimes in awe that we are still standing here! But the curveballs, obstacles and challenges we’ve faced together has never affected the end result.That has always been WORLD CLASS.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, ESC
MORTEN CARLSSON

Working alongside Jerry Appelt over many years, I have always admired his artistic vision and technical mastery. Equally impressive is his ability to understand the needs of artists, clients, and audiences alike, always finding the right solution at the right time – a hallmark of why he is among the leading lighting designers internationally.

CEO, PRG
MATTHIAS KREINER

Nach vielen Jahren gemeinsamer Projekte ist es für mich jedes Mal ein Vergnügen, mit Jerry zu arbeiten. Seine herausragende Expertise und sein Gespür für außergewöhnliches Design verbinden sich mit einer freundschaftlichen Zusammenarbeit, die ich sehr schätze.

Production DIRECTOR, Opus GmbH
MArco Niedermeier

Jerry verwandelt mit uns weltrekordverdächtige multimediale Visionen in Realität. Durch seine enorme Expertise in vielen Bereichen ist er interdisziplinär außergewöhnlich und verlässlich – und sorgt dafür, dass jede Show und jedes Event im besten Licht erstrahlt, live wie durch die Kameralinse.

CEO, AO Multimedia & DRONES

Inspiring Designsall over the World

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