Egmontas Bžeskas Returns from Spain and Shares His New Life Challenge
“I am striving to set up this place with the same level of quality as if I were designing my own home,” smiled Egmontas Bžeskas. What has this well-known producer, artist, and cheerful personality been meticulously working on at LRT Television in recent months?
The Lietuvos Rytas magazine TV Antena reports that Egmontas, who holds a degree in graphic design, has been entrusted with creating the design for the new LRT News Service studio. He promises that the results will not only be pleasing but also astonishing.
“One and a half years ago, a competition was held for the new studio design. I participated and won. The commission did mention that some of my ideas seemed too modern at the time, but now, after all this time, maybe they don’t seem so radical anymore,” laughed Egmontas.
Although he has participated in numerous TV projects, Bžeskas has often worked behind the scenes. Over his career, he estimates he has designed nearly one hundred TV show studios for various channels. However, what LRT viewers will soon see this month is one of the most significant and important projects of his career.
“It’s definitely time to replace the current studio—which, by the way, I also designed nine years ago. Interestingly, it might not completely disappear from TV screens. From what I know, there are discussions about relocating it to LRT’s Kaunas newsroom. If that happens, these decorations will be worthy of a record book entry as the longest-lasting studio set in Lithuanian television history,” he noted.
The new studio, however, will be completely different—modern, forward-looking, and high-tech. “It’s a complex project, involving everything from set decorations and new software to the director’s control panel,” said Bžeskas.
Innovative Studio Features to Impress Viewers
Viewers can expect a variety of surprises. For example, 3D technology will allow objects to appear as if they are floating in space.
“Sometimes, viewers will need to focus carefully to distinguish whether they’re seeing a real object or a projection,” he explained.
“For instance, a globe could appear from the screen, a car could drive in, flames could burn, and dolphins could swim—all with lifelike realism. The decorations won’t be simple kitchen furniture either. They will be smart, adaptable objects that can instantly change shape and transform the studio’s appearance. This is crucial since the same studio will host different TV programs.”
One of the largest LED screens in Lithuanian TV history will be installed in the new studio. “In a way, it will actually be two studios in one—one designated for serious news broadcasts, and the other for more entertainment-based shows, such as Labas Rytas, Lietuva (Good Morning, Lithuania). The latter will feature a honeycomb-inspired design that will glow in warm yellow tones, creating a cozy atmosphere,” he enthusiastically explained.
Robot-Operated Cameras: A Challenge for Hosts
Perhaps the most striking innovation, which might take TV hosts some time to get used to, is the replacement of human camera operators with robotic cameras.
“Filming will be completely computer-programmed, meaning hosts won’t have the flexibility to glance at the wrong camera. Robots don’t make mistakes, so the hosts will have to be extremely precise. That will be a new challenge for them,” he noted.
From Spain Back to Lithuania: A Life Between Two Worlds
This new LRT studio project marks Bžeskas’s first major work in Lithuania after a long hiatus. He spent the past several years living in Spain, where he will soon return.
Reflecting on where he would prefer to settle down permanently, he admitted, “I keep questioning which country feels more like home.”
In Spain, he was actively involved in event management, even overseeing programs at one of Tenerife’s most popular nightclubs. “The club is renowned across Spain, and it allowed me to experiment with crazy, theatrical performances, rather than generic pop entertainment. Our programs featured dancers, gymnasts, actors, and acrobats—many of them from Lithuania. We staged performances four times a week,” he shared.
Now, he is set to return to Spain for more event-related work. “To be honest, I currently have more and better opportunities in Tenerife than in Lithuania. But work is starting to pick up here as well. Coming back to Lithuania feels great—people smile, and there’s a sense of warmth in my heart. I’m not sure what the future holds,” he pondered.
A New Chapter in Life
Once a prominent figure in Lithuania’s entertainment scene, having produced the girl group “69 Danguje” and many other popular projects, Bžeskas has been keeping a low profile in recent years. Unlike before, he says he no longer seeks public attention.
Last year, it was revealed that he and his wife Reda were separating, despite having two daughters together.
“We are not yet officially divorced. I’m not searching for anything new—I’m fully immersed in work, and I feel in my element. My kids live in Lithuania, which makes me want to stay here. But it’s not just them—it’s my homeland. When you live abroad, you miss the simple joys of home,” he reflected.
“Yes, Spain is warm, you can jump into the pool in the middle of the day, and you don’t need a tanning salon. But here—here is my family, my friends, my roots,” said the artist, caught between two worlds.
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