A lighting designer from Caerphilly, whose shows have captivated
audiences from Las Vegas to Dubai, is bringing his talents home
to Wales.
Paul James, who has lit up stages across the world for artists
including global superstar Rihanna and Wales' own Super Furry
Animals, will perform for the First Minister and business leaders
from around the world, with narration from Welsh actor Michael
Sheen.
Paul has spent 25 years creating cutting-edge lighting displays
and will showcase his work to more than 300 delegates from over
27 countries at the Wales Investment Summit on December 1st.
The event will bring together business leaders and Welsh
companies to showcase Wales as an investment destination. Among
the Welsh faces giving a warm “Croeso” will be Tour de France
winner Geraint Thomas and BBC's One Show presenter .
Paul said:
"I've been fortunate to work on some incredible projects around
the world, but there's something special about bringing my work
home to Wales. It's an opportunity to show international business
leaders the creativity, innovation and technical expertise we
have here. I'm proud to be part of an event that puts Wales on
the global stage.”
First Minister, , said:
"The Wales Investment Summit is a fantastic opportunity to show
the world why Wales is one of the best places to invest and do
business. We're bringing together leaders from across the globe
to show our strengths in innovation, our skilled workforce, and
our commitment to sustainable growth.
“Paul's incredible work, taking Welsh talent from Caerphilly to
the biggest stages in the world, perfectly illustrates the
ambition and excellence that international investors will find
when they come to Wales.”
