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Thursday, October 23, 2025

Zach Scott Evokes with CHAUVET Professional on The Academy Is ‘Almost Here’ Tour by Griffin Rodgers

Silhouettes say a lot without ever revealing too much about themselves… a beguiling quality that makes them so moving in art and drama. Zach Scott is tapping into this power in his captiva…

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Claypaky Ultimo Sharpys Light Up Denver’s Civic Center Park for Dynamic Performance by DJ Sammy Virji by Griffin Rodgers

Brown Note Productions deployed 92 new Claypaky Ultimo Sharpy fixtures at DJ Sammy Virji’s high-energy show in Denver’s Civic Center Park on September 13.  Virji thrilled a crowd t…

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Clearwing Creates Custom Touring Solutions for Gracie Abrams ‘The Secret of Us’ North America Tour by Griffin Rodgers

Michael Brown’s creative direction and production design for break out indie singer Gracie Abram’s The Secret of Us tour initiated an atmosphere of intimacy and fan connectivity. To help…

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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

INFiLED LED Elevates Theatre Stage Tech for Stranger Things: The First Shadow by Griffin Rodgers

 In partnership with Blue-i Theatre Technology, a company specializes in providing advanced video services in theatre productions globally, and 59 Productions, an acclaimed design studio, I…

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Robe is SPOT on as De Oosterpoort Transitions to LED by Griffin Rodgers

In the city of Groningen, The Netherlands – De Oosterpoort has been the most important music venue. Oosterpoort’s first Robe moving lights arrived as part of an upgrade to start replacin…

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Friday, October 17, 2025

Robe is Just ‘The Ticket’ by Griffin Rodgers

The launch season of new Romanian TV talent show 'The Ticket' premiered in September and is being recorded at Castel Studios just outside Bucharest. It is being lit by Lighting Designer/DP D…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:27AM

AVC and Elation Revive Croatia’s Kazalište 21 by Griffin Rodgers

Kazalište 21 (Theater 21) in Sisak, Croatia, one of the city’s most cherished cultural landmarks, has reopened its doors with a state-of-the-art Elation lighting system by Audio Video Con…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:14AM
Thursday, October 16, 2025

Greg Classen and Bandit Lites Illuminate the Toto / Men at Work / Christopher Cross 2025 Summer Tour by Griffin Rodgers

Toto, Men at Work, and Christopher Cross joined forces for a summer 2025 North American tour with a striking production designed by Greg Classen and powered by Bandit Lites. Classen’s ligh…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:56AM
Wednesday, October 15, 2025

AES Partners with Illuminating Engineering Society by Griffin Rodgers

The Audio Engineering Society (AES) announced a new shared resource arrangement with the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). As part of this collaboration, Colleen Harper will serve as E…

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Paul (Arlo) Guthrie Unveils New Looks for Nine Inch Nails Peel It Back Tour with CHAUVET Professional by Griffin Rodgers

Lighting Designer Paul (Arlo) Guthrie utilized COLORado PXL Curve 12 Battens from CHAUVET Professional in his lighting rig for Nine Inch Nails' 'Peel It Back' tour. The tour is the result of…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:52AM

Willis Underhill Covers Wide Range of Diamond Rio’s Music on Tour with CHAUVET Professional Rig by Griffin Rodgers

Diamond Rio is out on their 15-city fall tour. Reflecting the six-piece group’s music with dynamic looks is a boldly colored lighting design by Willis Underhill that features a broad sele…

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Omaha Performing Arts Complex Selects Ayrton Fixtures for New Build by Griffin Rodgers

Nebraska-based Omaha Performing Arts (O-pa) continues to invest in Ayrton lighting fixtures for its venues with the new Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement due to install Argo 6 FX fixtures a…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:17AM
Monday, October 13, 2025

Christopher Ross, BSC and 300 Asteras Light the Border Crossing in ‘The Day of the Jackal by Griffin Rodgers

Lighting design for The Day of the Jackal series played a central role in defining each environment. Christopher Ross, BSC and Gaffer Szabolcs Sipos relied heavily on Astera Titan, Helios, …

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BCi Winding Down Operations by Griffin Rodgers

BCi has announced they will be closing down in the following statement:

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Behind the Scenes: PRG on Ghost Skeletour 2025 by Griffin Rodgers

When Ghost’s Skeletour World Tour hit the road, PRG was there to ensure fans got the same jaw-dropping experience—no matter which side of the Atlantic they were on. Partnering with Produ…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:29AM
Friday, October 10, 2025

Take a Swing with the 2025 PLSN/FOH Parnelli Golf Classic, Dec. 6 by Griffin Rodgers

Whether you’re an old pro or have just recently picked up the clubs, you’re invited to tee up at the 2025 PLSN/FOH Parnelli Classic at The Revere Golf Club, Lexington Course near Las Veg…

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Robe T2 Profiles are Special by Griffin Rodgers

Lighting designer Marc Janowitz has enjoyed utilizing the power and versatility of Robe’s T2 Profile luminaire on several recent projects, including Trey Anastasio’s 2025 solo acoustic t…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:55AM

Pin Point Lighting Modernizes Middle School Auditoriums with All-LED Elation Systems by Griffin Rodgers

Perkiomen Valley Middle School East and Perkiomen Valley Middle School West, near Philadelphia, have unveiled brand-new auditorium lighting systems built almost entirely around Elation LED f…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:48AM

ADJ LED-Powered Fixtures Help Transform Georgia Church’s Sanctuary by Griffin Rodgers

A variety of ADJ fixtures – including LED-powered bars, pars and ellipsoidals – were selected by specialist house of worship integrator Wilson Professional AVL for a project that has com…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:39AM
Thursday, October 9, 2025

Seth Jackson Blends Video & Light on The Doobie Brothers Walk This Road Tour with CHAUVET Professional by Griffin Rodgers

Seth Jackson’s production design for the successful national Doobie Brother's tour relied on CHAUVET Professional products. Breaking with traditional expectations, the show supported the …

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:03PM

Linzer Klangwolke Blends Rhythm with GLP Lighting by Griffin Rodgers

Linzer Klangwolke, a large open-air multimedia event, has been running annually in the Austrian city of Linz since 1979. Titled URBAN PULSE, this year’s edition translated the city’s hea…

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Learn How to Safely Intervene to Prevent Workplace Bullying by Griffin Rodgers

Bullying, harassment, and intimidation in the workplace are unfortunately common occurrences in all sectors of the entertainment industry. For both the target and the witnesses these are eve…

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Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Vari-Lite Launches Compact, Long-Throw VL3200 IP by Griffin Rodgers

Vari-Lite, the originators of the modern moving head light fixture and Signify entertainment lighting brand, announces the VL3200 LT Profile IP, a compact, long-throw production profile fixt…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:08AM

Push Beyond the Ordinary: Registration for ISE 2026 is Now Open by Griffin Rodgers

Step into a world unlike any other, where boundaries are meant to be pushed and imagination comes alive. ISE 2026 makes its grand return, 3-6 February at the Fira de Barcelona, with a theme …

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CMA CEO Sarah Trahern to Keynote 14th Annual ECCHO Live Workshop, Nov. 11 by Griffin Rodgers

Country Music Association (CMA) CEO, Sarah Trahern, will deliver the keynote address at the 14th annual ECCHO Live Workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Registration for the free event at Soundchec…

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LynTec and SSRC Announce Strategic Partnership by Griffin Rodgers

LynTec, a manufacturer of electrical power control solutions for professional audio, video, and lighting systems, announced a new partnership with SSRC Inc., a custom manufacturer of theatri…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:07AM
Friday, October 3, 2025

Luis Torres Creates Party Atmosphere at Bassrush Arizona with CHAUVET Professional Fixtures by Griffin Rodgers

Matching the stunning sounds with an equally dynamic visual background, for the recent Bassrush Arizona, was bold and distinctive lighting design by Luis Torres of HiLite Designs powered by …

SOURCE: PLSN at 08:17PM

Dave Matthews Band Elevates Summer Tour with Elation Lighting by Griffin Rodgers

Dave Matthews Band took their signature live show on the road this past summer, delighting fans across North America. The tour featured a large Elation lighting package, part of an artfully …

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:07AM

Robe Celebrates at Sziget 2025 by Griffin Rodgers

One of the most musically diverse festivals of the European summer season, Sziget, in Budapest, Hungary, is staged at a picturesque location on the Danube River. Robe moving lights were prom…

SOURCE: PLSN at 08:05AM
Thursday, October 2, 2025

Jeff Maker II Reflects Shades of Emotions on I Prevail ‘Summer of Loud’ Shows with CHAUVET Professional by Griffin Rodgers

Designer Jeff Maker believes every song evokes an emotional state. The mission of a lighting designer is to reflect this aura on stage while supporting (and not detracting from) the music. I…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:08AM

GLP Mad Maxx Creates High Visual Impact over The Weeknd’s Touring City Skyline by Griffin Rodgers

Globally renowned singer-songwriter The Weeknd has become the first major touring artist in North America to use GLP’s mighty Mad Maxx CW searchlights – on his long running 'After Hours …

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