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Monday, January 19, 2026

Bandit Lites Delivers Precision, Power, and Prep Excellence on Zach Top Tour by Griffin Rodgers

Bandit Lites proudly supported Lighting Designer Kane Wayne and his design for the Zach Top tour with a lighting package and production workflow. With a strong emphasis on prep quality, coll…

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Friday, January 16, 2026

Eliminator Lighting To Launch New Products At NAMM 2026 by Griffin Rodgers

Eliminator Lighting is set to make a major impact at The NAMM Show 2026, unveiling five new lighting products designed for DJs, clubs, stages, venues, and event production professionals. The…

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CHAUVET Professional and ChamSys Invite ISE Visitors to Explore New Frontiers by Griffin Rodgers

Turning their eyes toward the sky, CHAUVET Professional and ChamSys have built their ISE booth (6L500) around a celestial theme. Dominating the space over their David Howard-designed exhibit…

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Robe® Launches Major RoboSpot™ Software Updates by Griffin Rodgers

Robe® has announced a comprehensive suite of software updates for its RoboSpot™ remote followspot system. These software enhancements directly address feedback from lighting designers and…

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Thursday, January 15, 2026

GLP Launches Nexus Lights – Battery-Powered, App-Controlled Lighting by Griffin Rodgers

Responding to the surge in demand for battery-powered and app-controlled lighting, GLP is entering a new market segment with the launch of its latest brand: Nexus Lights. Designed for a new …

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

ADJ Fixtures Power Festive Fury for ‘Christmas Burns Red’ Home Town Celebration by Griffin Rodgers

ADJ fixtures, supplied by lighting vendor Squeek Lights, played an integral role in the lighting rig for the 2025 edition of 'Christmas Burns Red'—the hometown holiday shows hosted by meta…

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Bryan Hartley Adds New Twist to TSO Design with CHAUVET Strike Array 2C by Griffin Rodgers

A first in the history of TSO this year, was the appearance of rock 'n' roll audience lights in the form of CHAUVET Professional Strike Array 2C blinders, which were supplied by PRG. Product…

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Monday, January 12, 2026

Junior Eurovision 2025 Hits A High Note with Robe by Griffin Rodgers

The 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest shimmered with talent and production values, as 18 enthusiastic delegations battled it out to win this coveted competition. The complete stage, lighti…

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Erik Mahowald Transcend at Insomniac’s Dreamstate SoCal 2025 with CHAUVET by Griffin Rodgers

Insomniac’s Dreamstate SoCal was held at the St. Mary's waterfront park in Long Beach, CA along with dynamic visuals created by Production Lighting Designer Erik Mahowald of Bending Lite P…

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Tour Tech East Upgrades Inventory with GLP impression X5 IP Maxx by Griffin Rodgers

Nova Scotia, rental company, Tour Tech East has extended its long relationship with GLP by ordering an initial batch of 50 GLP impression X5 IP Maxx fixtures. Tour Tech East's Peter Hendrick…

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Olly Suckling Dazzles Alton Towers Fireworks Guests with Help From GLX Productions and CHAUVET by Griffin Rodgers

Making a key contribution to the 2025 edition of the three-day event at Alton Towers, was a brilliant light show designed by Olly Suckling, Associate LD Martin Winton, and Production Manager…

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Cameo: Zenit W600 G2 IP65 LED Wash Light by Griffin Rodgers

With the Zenit W600 G2, Cameo presents the second generation of its most successful light to date. The successor to the globally popular IP65 LED wash light combines more light output, an ex…

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Friday, January 9, 2026

Antari Atmospherics Deliver Arena-Ready Haze For Carrie Underwood at Providence College Late Night Madness by Griffin Rodgers

Providence College kicked off Homecoming Weekend with a packed Late-Night Madness event at the Amica Mutual Pavilion, headlined by a performance from country singer and songwriter Carrie Und…

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In Memoriam: Stanley Miller, 85 by Griffin Rodgers

Audio pioneer Stanley Miller, founder of Stanal Sound and recipient of the Parnelli Audio Innovator award for career achievement in 2009, passed away Jan. 7, 2026 at age 85.

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Dutch National Opera Invests in Robe iForte LTX Moving Lights by Griffin Rodgers

The Dutch National Opera (De Nationale Opera) in Amsterdam has invested in four Robe iForte LTX moving lights with the HCF (high color fidelity) engine, which are installed in their 1,600-ca…

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Modulo Pi to Exhibit its Most Advanced Media Server Solutions at Integrated Systems Europe 2026 by Griffin Rodgers

At Integrated Systems Europe 2026, Modulo Pi will unveil Version 7 of its Modulo Kinetic media server. Visitors will be able to explore the platform’s advanced capabilities through an imme…

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

In Memoriam: Mark McCullough, Lighting Designer, 62 by Griffin Rodgers

Lighting Designer Mark McCullough, 62, of Charlottesville, VA, died peacefully at home on December 31, 2025 after a two-year struggle with glioblastoma. His wife of 33 years, Theresa, was hi…

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ROE Visual, Solotech, and Sands China Ltd. Deliver Landmark NBA Installation at The Venetian Macao by Griffin Rodgers

In a stunning display of technology and design, Sands China Ltd. Entertainment partnered with Solotech, who provided the equipment and project-management logistics for this time-sensitive pr…

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The Royal Ballet and Opera Begins Major Lighting Infrastructure Renewal with Martin MAC Viper XIP Installation by Griffin Rodgers

The Royal Ballet and Opera has begun a comprehensive renewal of the Royal Opera House’s lighting infrastructure, installing 90 Martin MAC Viper XIP fixtures as the foundation of a new era …

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Spain’s Public Broadcaster Selects Alfalite NEOPIX for its First Broadcast Deployment by Griffin Rodgers

Spain’s national public broadcaster, RTVE, has upgraded one of its main television production facilities in Madrid with the installation of two Alfalite Neopix 1.5 Matix AlfaCOB LED screen…

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All IP65-Rated CHAUVET Professional Rig Helps Justin Casey and HELM Projects at Hamilton County Fair by Griffin Rodgers

Justin Casey and his team at HELM Projects were ready for whatever cards Mother Nature had up her sleeve at Old McDonalds Farm in rural Sales Creek to the Hamilton County Fair. They outfitte…

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Avolites D9 for ‘Carols by Candlelight’ Broadcast by Griffin Rodgers

Lighting Designer Daniel Saveski—the current Head of Lighting for Australia’s Channel 9 (GTV9)—used an Avolites D9 console (with a D7 for backup) to light the broadcaster’s famous Ca…

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Mediteran Moves with the Robe Times by Griffin Rodgers

Mediteran Produkcija d.o.o. is a highly successful full production company based in the lively Croatian seaport of Split. Mediteran works nationwide, around the Balkans region and in other p…

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Monday, January 5, 2026

Winter-Spring 2026 Virtual Trainings for Mental Health First Aid and Bystander Intervention for Bullying and Harassment by Griffin Rodgers

Behind the Scenes announces upcoming virtual mental health trainings for Winter 2026. Bullying and harassment remain common throughout the entertainment industry and it is more important tha…

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Friday, January 2, 2026

Bandit Lites Collaborates with Lighting Designer Jeff Buchanan To Deliver A Bold Rig for The Used 2025 Tour by Griffin Rodgers

Bandit Lites is proud to support The Used’s 2025 tour, working closely with Lighting Designer Jeff Buchanan and Production Manager Dillion Pajunas. to deliver the lighting rig. Designed to…

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The DeLong Foundation Seeks Instructors for Upcoming Technical Theatre Training Programs by Griffin Rodgers

The DeLong Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing safety and education in live event production, is currently seeking qualified instructors to join The DeLong …

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Monday, December 29, 2025

Jack Thomas Makes Moods with CHAUVET Professional on Story of the Year & Senses Fail ‘Scream Team Tour’ by Griffin Rodgers

Lighting Designer Jack Thomas recently lit the co-headline 'Scream Team Tour', that featured both post hardcore pioneers Senses Fail and Story of the Year. The 19-city tour, that wrapped on …

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ADJ Returns to Create Magical Atmosphere at Paramount Tree Lighting Celebration by Griffin Rodgers

For the fourth consecutive year, the Californian city of Paramount’s annual Tree Lighting Celebration was brought to life by the expert production team at Ambient Pro, LLC., supported by a…

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Saturday, December 27, 2025

Time is Running Out to take the 2025 Entertainment Design and Technology Workforce Demographics Study by Griffin Rodgers

This fall USITT launched the 2025 Entertainment Design and Technology Workforce Demographics Survey. And they need your help. The survey will close on Jan. 9, 2026. USITT is proud to sponsor…

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025

LD Dominic Ingegneri & 4Wall Ignite Tucker Wetmore Tour by Griffin Rodgers

Country music artist Tucker Wetmore had an action-packed year on the road, with 4Wall Entertainment once again supporting his journey across North America with lighting and rigging.…

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Monday, December 22, 2025

Austin Zangi Reflects Span of Seether’s Music on Tour with ChamSys by Griffin Rodgers

In November, Seether wrapped their 24-city co-headline tour with Daughtry in Fort Lauderdale. Moving with them note for fiery note throughout their shows is a no-holds-barred Austin Zangi li…

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off