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Once again, the natural setting of Annone di Brianza, in the province of Lecco, provided the backdrop for a new edition of Nameless Festival, one of Europe’s leading events for electronic and hip-hop music. Alongside the music, it was the special effects that truly stood out, taking center stage in a scenic design that exceeded all expectations especially the arsenal of Explo X2 Wave Flamers, supplied as always by SpecialFX Pro.
Compared to previous editions, the 2025 Nameless Festival focused on a stronger integration between scenic effects and musical storytelling. No longer just visual explosions, but actual narrative tools designed to accompany the artists on an immersive journey. With performances from top acts like Armin van Buuren, Martin Garrix, and The Chainsmokers, the event required a flexible and modular production setup one in which special effects played a crucial supporting role.
The challenge
Following the success of past years, the organizers of Nameless Festival 2025 tasked SpecialFX Pro, an industry-leading company based in Vicenza, with delivering an even more engaging scenic effects system, capable of surprising an audience already accustomed to exceptionally high standards. The brief was clear: create spectacular moments synchronized with the music, running simultaneously across three stages, increasing visual impact without compromising safety or reliability. Despite working with a reduced number of flame machines, twenty-four in total, the “wow effect” still had to be guaranteed.
The solution
To meet the challenge, SpecialFX Pro designed an integrated system using state-of-the-art technologies selected in collaboration with Audio Effetti. The setup included 24 Explo X2 Wave Flamers, capable of delivering rapid and precise “flame strokes” that, thanks to the ±105° adjustable moving head, created fiery choreographies reaching up to 10 meters in height.
The flame machines were strategically positioned between the Main Stage and Nameless Tent, with several units elevated to achieve maximum visual coverage. Their deployment across multiple stages enabled unique visual dynamics, with flames moving in perfect sync with the music and amplifying the audience’s emotional response.
DMX control enabled choreographed movements, adding personality and flair to the performances.
X2-HEAD - X2 Wave Flamer DMX, only head (it requires an external pumping system)
Kč 186.616,62
The results
The result was an unprecedented scenic experience, with enhanced audience engagement and enthusiastic reactions shared across social media within the first minutes of the festival. Each headliner was treated to customized narrative effects, and even the artists themselves expressed appreciation for the precision of the flame effects matched to their performances.
Here’s what Florindo “Fiore” Santin, Owner, Production & Operator Manager of SpecialFX Pro, had to say:
“With the X2 Wave Flamers, we once again wrote stories in fire, in perfect time with the music. And thanks to the reliability of Explo machines, which have been a trusted solution for us for years, and the professionalism of our team, we encountered no technical or safety issues.”
In conclusion, a meticulous technical design ensured optimal stage distribution and maximum visual coverage from every angle. Prioritizing “choreographic quality” over sheer quantity made all the difference.
credits: Ale Trifi / Anto Iurlaro
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