\n\tAvant Gardner revealed the new look for the Brooklyn Mirage today, releasing new renderings for the marquee dance venue that doubles as the inner courtyard for the 80,000-sq.-ft. live music compound in East Williamsburg. Closed in November to begin renovations, CEO Josh Wyatt<\/strong> says the new Brooklyn Mirage will keep its open sky outdoor aesthetic while expanding its dance floor from a 4,500-person capacity to 6,250 when it reopens May 1.<\/p>\n \n\tWyatt, who has two decades of experience in nightlife, including management at the members-only social club NeueHouse, describes the bold new look of Brooklyn Mirage as \u201coperatic grandeur\u201d created as an \u201copen air sanctuary\u201d where \u201cworld-class artists and audiences unite\u201d across a multilayered tapestry of light, sound and kinetic energy. Created by Avant Gardner\u2019s in-house design and production team, in partnership with design studios Hard Feelings and Studio Greenbank, Brooklyn Mirage\u2019s dance floor, elevated seating tiers and artist end stage all connect in a horseshoe-style configuration.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cIt\u2019s a huge dance floor, really, the largest in New York City,\u201d Wyatt tells Billboard<\/em> \u201cAnd then when you\u2019re looking at the overall structure, it\u2019s three stories high and reveals itself as you traverse the structure through different sight lines and experiences. That\u2019s something that the Mirage has always excelled at; providing these different moments from different perspectives within the venue.\u201d <\/p>\n \n\tThe massive structure, which climbs up to 65 feet and its highest point, is built almost entirely from pre-manufactured and CNC-cut timber, making it one of the largest timber structures in the U.S. The 30k resolution wraparound LED wall features the first fully kinetic shutter system in live music, curtaining the length of the venue and giving artists full control over the venue\u2019s comprehensive performance features. Brooklyn Mirage\u2019s sound system is powered by L-Acoustics and includes more than 100 loud speakers and subwoofers strategically configuered for maximum sound balance and acoustic coverage. Brooklyn Mirage\u2019s 90-foot stage is designed to accomodate modern touring shows, whether it be a global headliner DJ or a ten-piece rock group, with more than 20,000 tons of rigging capacity and seamless load-in and load-out.<\/p>\n \n\tWyatt said his team has also made key upgrades to safety with new perimeter lighting, clear venue signage, and well lit and monitored rideshare drop-off zones. His team also invested in upgrading cell service at the venue to improve guest navigation and connectivity. Wyatt said the renovations were done with sustainability in mind, noting the facilities extensive use of pre-fabricated timber.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cWood is a heck of a lot easier to engineer than other materials,\u201d Wyatt said. \u201cWe have a commitment to sustainability and adaptive reuse and wanted to upcycle the wood components here. We felt that it would be a lot more friendly and like lower carbon footprint to be able to build it with predominantly with wood. Obviously, there are some steel elements but for building quickly and building efficiently, wood is more effective for engineering and for sustainability.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tMore than 100 shows are confirmed to follow Brooklyn Mirages May 1 & 2 reopening with Sara Landry and upcoming shows from Cityfox (May 3), Cloonee (May 10), Empire of the Sun (May 21), two nights of Chainsmokers (May 22 & 23) and two nights of Excision (May 24-25).<\/p>\n
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