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LOBO awarded three times at ILDA 2026
In Salzburg, LOBO received three trophies, including a first prize.
At the annual “Laser Oscars”, presented by the International Laser Display Association (ILDA), the global umbrella o of the laser show industry, the German company LOBO made headlines once again, coming out on top among almost 150 submissions. The best and most spectacular laser and multimedia shows of the past year were honored in a festive setting during the traditional conference, held this time on the occasion of the organization’s 40th anniversary from 2 to 4 November in in the Europa Hall of Salzburg Congress.
In the city of Mozart, the coveted trophies were presented in a number of different categories for exceptional technical and artistic achievements. Additionally, an important industry personality was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
On no fewer than three occasions, LOBO once again managed to impress the jury’s critical eye and secure top places. This brings the company’s total number of awards to an impressive 193, and it remains virtually uncatchable ahead of all other competitors worldwide in the all-time rankings.
The show “Nightcruiser”, programmed by designer Philipp Wendt, took first place in the category “Beams – Add-on Effects”.
The photograph “Deep Blue” was also honored with a prize in the category “Laser Photography”. Inspired by the world-famous images of our Earth taken by astronauts from space, this spectacular snapshot by Creative Director Matthias Müller-Quernheim depicts the Blue Planet at the end of a laser tunnel. Even the experts at ILDA had to ask twice to understand how this photograph had been achieved.
Finally, “Come Follow Me” was also recognized as one of the three best beam shows of the year in the category “Single XY Scanner”.
Among experts and in professional circles, the ILDA Awards are regarded as the only truly objective benchmark in show design, as the prizes are awarded by competitors to competitors.
Founded in the USA in 1986, the umbrella organization ILDA brings together more than 250 companies and individuals to form the world’s leading association for the show laser industry.
