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Result: Impeccable Audiovisual Production for a Charity Dinner
Image Source: Anna Mas (@annamas_photo)
How could you design an audiovisual production for a charity dinner when the goal is not to surprise but to support a cause that changes lives?
That was the spirit behind La Nit d’Ulls del Món, the annual charity dinner organised by the Ulls del Món Foundation to raise funds to fight avoidable blindness in some of the world’s most vulnerable regions.
This edition took place at the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site, one of the most emblematic cultural event venues in Barcelona. A delicate, historically rich environment that required meticulous planning to integrate lighting, sound, video and broadcast — all with a minimal, fully respectful visual impact.
Novelty collaborated by providing the full technical equipment and designing a proposal tailored to protect the space, ensure a smooth evening and accompany the charitable mission of the event.
The Event at a Glance: Audiovisual Production for a Charity Dinner
La Nit d’Ulls del Món 2025 brought together more than 200 guests committed to global eye health. The evening combined institutional speeches, projected content showcasing the foundation’s impact, and a moving musical performance by pianist Ignasi Cambra — creating an elegant, emotional and deeply inspiring experience.
Technical Overview of the Event
- Event: La Nit d’Ulls del Món 2025
- Client: Ulls del Món Foundation
- Date: October 2025
- Location: Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site, Barcelona
- Novelty’s audiovisual services: lighting, sound, video, rigging, broadcast and electrical distribution
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Purpose of the Event and Space Challenges: Audiovisual Production for Cultural Events in Barcelona
Image Source: Anna Mas (@annamas_photo)
La Nit d’Ulls del Món is a charitable gathering where the foundation shares the impact of its mission: fighting avoidable blindness in vulnerable territories around the world.
To communicate that message clearly, all audiovisual content — videos, speeches and live music — needed to be reproduced with precision, emotional sensitivity and uninterrupted flow. The atmosphere had to remain intimate, warm and fully aligned with the evening’s purpose.
A Heritage Venue with Audiovisual Challenges: Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site
The Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site naturally presents several challenges for audiovisual production: restricted access points, limited structural load capacity and the need for discreet, lightweight technical solutions that protect the architectural value of the space.
To ensure a perfect experience, visibility also had to be guaranteed in both the main hall and the adjoining corridor — making precision, silence and elegant integration essential.
Planning and Technical Execution: Audiovisual Services by Novelty
Image Source: Anna Mas (@annamas_photo)
Novelty deployed a complete audiovisual production solution tailored to the event’s needs. The goal was to integrate lighting, sound, video, rigging and broadcast with minimal visual impact and maximum technical reliability.
Lighting for Events: Warm, Subtle and Respectful
Lighting was designed to create a warm, intimate atmosphere without overshadowing the venue’s architecture.
During the welcome reception, wireless WellFit RGBA fixtures provided soft, enveloping light.
During the dinner, warm perimeter lighting highlighted the modernist features of the building while preserving an intimate ambiance.
Precise lighting for the lectern and piano ensured clarity during speeches and the live performance. Discreet totems added visual depth without disturbing the aesthetics of the venue.
Sound Equipment for Events: Clear and Balanced Coverage
To ensure clarity and even coverage across the hall, Novelty installed a Syva + SyvaLow main system, reinforced with X8 and Sowa speakers.
Wireless microphones enabled smooth, uninterrupted speeches, and the piano performance was also broadcast into the corridor to accompany guests moving through the venue.
Video for Events: Integrated Viewing in Hall and Corridor
Audiovisual content played a central role in communicating the foundation’s message. Novelty integrated 65” and 75” displays discreetly throughout the space to ensure perfect visibility without intrusive structures.
PTZ cameras and a Marshall CV346 were used to capture both close-up details and general views. All signals were managed from the upper control area, synchronised with lighting and sound.
Rigging and Power Distribution in Heritage Spaces
Rigging was limited to lightweight, discreet totems that preserved the visual integrity of the venue while supporting essential lighting fixtures.
Electrical distribution was optimised using the venue’s existing lines, ensuring a stable and balanced power supply for all audiovisual systems.
Technical Coordination Across Spaces
Control positions were divided between two floors, making coordination crucial. A reference camera offered a real-time view of the hall from the balcony, ensuring perfect synchronisation across departments.
Setup and testing were completed efficiently to comply with the venue’s strict scheduling.
Result: Impeccable Audiovisual Production for a Charity Dinner
Image Source: Anna Mas (@annamas_photo)
La Nit d’Ulls del Món successfully conveyed its message of solidarity, sensitivity and human connection. The audiovisual production blended seamlessly into the space, enhancing the story without interrupting the architectural beauty of the venue.
A Discreet Technical Approach in Service of Emotion
Warm lighting, immersive sound and seamless audiovisual content allowed every moment — speeches, videos, music — to flow naturally.
PTZ cameras removed the need for operators on the floor, preserving the aesthetics of the hall. Discreet totems ensured all technical elements respected the environment while maintaining full functionality.
Conclusion: Audiovisual Production That Respects, Supports and Inspires
La Nit d’Ulls del Món showed how audiovisual production can function as a silent ally when designed to accompany rather than dominate. In a heritage venue as unique as the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site, every choice was made to protect the architecture, ensure guests' comfort and amplify the foundation’s message.
Novelty contributed not only technical expertise and equipment but also the sensitivity required for a cause that changes lives.
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