About us
How Follow-Me started
Founded in the Netherlands by Gary Yates and Erik Berends, Follow‑Me builds on over 25 years of collective industry expertise and advanced product development.
It all began in 2013 when British band Suede, through lighting director Jip Nipius, asked for a cost‑effective, flexible follow‑spot solution. Rising to the challenge, our founders crafted the first Follow‑Me system. The system enabled moving-head lights to remotely track the lead singer, igniting a revolution in live performance technology.
Since then, Follow-Me has evolved beyond that original innovation.
SUEDE 2013
FOLLOW-ME TODAY
Today, we manufacturer manual and automated performer tracking systems for the entertainment industry.
Our versatile system lineup includes Follow‑Me 3D, which supports manual performer tracking with seamless multi-fixture control, and Follow‑Me TRACK‑iT, offering scalable multi-performer automatic tracking with camera-based feedback, all powered by our own purpose-built systems.
Our solutions are trusted across a wide range of productions, from international tours and TV broadcasts to theatrical performances and theme parks. Follow‑Me systems have become the standard for many Light Designers and Light Technicians. The systems are used as a fixed asset in a venue or as the Perfomer Tracking solution during a Tour.
Follow-Me systems are used worldwide for rentals and productions, concerts, sporting and special events, film and video productions, theater and performing arts, houses of worship, stadiums, open arenas, themeparks and on cruiseships.
Trusted Expertise
Our roots trace back to a real-world problem, tracking performers during a live performance. This is our core and still echoes in every product iteration.
Modular by Design
From 3D performer tracking control to automated tracking, our modular systems scale with your show, syncing with lighting, video, and audio to bring your vision to life.
Reliable Support
Our dedicated team and partners ensure you’re covered. From continuous product development, extensive training programs, to on‑stage implementation and project support.
Innovating Tomorrow’s Shows
We’re not just keeping up with industry trends, we’re helping set them,
with integrated solutions designed for what’s next in entertainment technology.
With Follow‑Me we want to bring more than tracking solutions, we want to enable creativity,
power experiences, and facilitate the next generation of live performances.
The Follow-Me Team
Erik Berends
Technical Director / Founder
Gary Yates
Designer & User Relations / Founder
Marc van der Wel
Managing Director
Caren Mulder
Finance & HR Manager
Luke Edwards
Designer Relations - United Kingdom
Menno Appelhof
Technical Sales Specialist Key Accounts
Chris Lose
Designer Relations - North America
Laszlo de Roo
Logistics & Administration
Tim van Dijck
Product Manager
Victor Petitjean
Software Developer
Henk-jan Blok
Technical Application Specialist
Christiaan van der Haven
Software Developer
Vincent Ruijgrok
Software Developer
Sjoerd Schilder
Software Developer
Monique Bruijn
Marketing Specialist
Petra van den Honert
Operations & Sales
Christiaan Lucas
Junior Support Engineer
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