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Friday, September 29, 2023

In Memoriam: Richard “Dick” Wolpert, 97 by Michael Eddy

Richard “Dick” Wolpert passed away peacefully August 20, 2023 at the age of 97. Dick was one of the last of the “old guard” members of the theatrical lighting industry. He was the he…

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Robe Shines Bright at Sziget 2023 by Michael Eddy

Hungary’s Sziget Festival celebrated 30 years in 2023 earning its place as one of Europe’s largest, most popular and diverse music and cultural festivals which is staged annually in Augu…

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Metallica Makes History on Record-Breaking M72 World Tour by Michael Eddy

Metal heads around the world are rejoicing as the legendary band, Metallica, is on the road again amidst another record-setting tour. The heavy metal band is currently making history on its …

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Emily Ann Roberts Shines at Bijou Theatre with Bandit Lites by Michael Eddy

Bandit Lites is immensely proud to light up American country singer Emily Ann Roberts at her album release concert at her hometown Knoxville’s Bijou Theatre. Before she even graduated from…

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Ed Warren Works Magic for Sugababes at the O2 with ChamSys by Michael Eddy

The original Sugababes, the multi-platinum Brit Award winning trio, made their moving O2 homecoming on September 16. The 15,000 fans in attendance on that Saturday night not only eagerly emb…

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GLP’s New impression X5 IP Bars Spice Up Wizkid’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Show by Michael Eddy

When Entec Sound & Light was asked to provide technical services for Afrobeats legend Wizkid at the near 63,000-cap. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, it found itself making one of the first de…

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Shane Myers Appointed Rose Brand Rentals Division Director, Following Retirement of Zoe Paine by Michael Eddy

Rose Brand Rentals Division embarks on a new chapter of expansion and creativity under Shane’s leadership. With an impressive background spanning over two decades in the event industry, Sh…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:56AM
Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Sphere Announces First Movie Studio Collaboration with DreamWorks Animation for ‘Trolls Band Together’ by Michael Eddy

Sphere Entertainment Co. announced that DreamWorks Animation is the first movie studio to launch a brand campaign specifically designed for the Exosphere—the fully programmable LED exterio…

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Claypaky Fixtures Light Up Imagine Dragons Concert in Tbilisi, Georgia by Michael Eddy

A wide range of Claypaky lighting fixtures dominated the rig at the recent Imagine Dragons concert at the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi, Georgia (CIS).  Sixty-two Claypaky Arolla HP, 32…

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CHAUVET Professional and Squeek Lights Help Joshua Schultz Set Tone for Turnpike Troubadours at Beacon by Michael Eddy

Lighting Designer Joshua Schultz recently lit the Turnpike Troubadours when they performed at the historic Beacon Theatre in New York City. The rig, which featured a lot of CHAUVET Professio…

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PROLIGHTS Astra Wash37Pix are Golden by Michael Eddy

PROLIGHTS' Astra Wash37Pix lights illuminated Australian DJ Golden Features' tour, a project curated by Lighting Designers Nicholas Bechen and Ben Kocsis. This collaboration was made possib…

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A.C. Lighting: Luminex Level 1 Training During LDInstitute by Michael Eddy

Luminex Network Intelligence, in partnership with A.C. Lighting Inc., will be participating in the LDInstitute with Luminex’s Level 1 Training program. Join Benjamin Wahiche, Application S…

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ROE Visual Introduces Topaz – The All-Purpose Live Events LED Video Panel by Michael Eddy

ROE Visual unveils its latest innovation, the Topaz Series, a groundbreaking addition to its LED panel lineup. The Topaz Series goes beyond the ordinary, offering unprecedented flexibility i…

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4Wall Provides Lighting and Rigging Gear for Free Chapel’s 2023 Forward Conference by Michael Eddy

4Wall Entertainment provided a lighting and rigging rental package to Free Chapel for their once-a-year event, 'Forward Conference,’ held at the Gas South Arena in Duluth, GA. This annual …

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:14AM
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Zalight and CHAUVET Professional Help Nicolò Damiani of MG Service Accent Tones Teatro Natura by Michael Eddy

Quarries in the mountainside have been described as “windows into the heart of the earth.” They are not only a source of beauty in their own right, but also through the works of art and …

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Vari-Lite Neo X5 Console Now Shipping by Michael Eddy

Vari-Lite announced that the Neo X5 console is now shipping, making the entire line of consoles from Vari-Lite available to purchase. The Vari-Lite Neo X Series is a family includes the 15-f…

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Robe FORTE RoboSpot in the Pink for Lukas Graham Tour by Michael Eddy

Danish Lighting Designer Johnny Thinggaard was asked to create a production design for popular Danish pop / soul artist Lukas Graham’s The Pink Tour, for which Johnny presented a clean, mo…

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Five ESTA Standards Approved and Published by Michael Eddy

Five ESTA standards recently were approved and published.

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GLOSHINE’s LED Display at the Beijing World Horticultural Expo by Michael Eddy

Attendees and viewers worldwide were captivated by a visual marvel at the Beijing World Horticultural Expo. Behind this dazzling display was GLOSHINE’s LED technology. Spanning a vast area…

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GLP’s impression X5 Family Integration Reaps Rich Rewards at PLASA Show by Michael Eddy

GLP reported its best PLASA Show footfall for a number of years. According to the head of GLP UK, Simon Barrett, this was partly because of its unmissable stand—immediately inside the entr…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:06AM
Monday, September 25, 2023

Voting for the Hometown Hero Lighting Company of the Year Award Closes Soon! by Michael Eddy

Attention PLSN readers, you only have until October 6, 2023 to vote for the best regional lighting company in each of six separate regions in North America – five U.S. regions and all of …

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Trilith Studios Atlanta Opens for Cine Gear Expo: Oct 6 & 7, 2023 by Michael Eddy

Cine Gear Expo announces that Free Registration is open for the industry's top Hollywood-style event to be held at the world-renowned Trilith Studios Atlanta in Fayetteville, Georgia on Octo…

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Blackmagic Design Announces New Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 by Michael Eddy

Blackmagic Design announces the Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2, a next generation model of the popular Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K. The new model retains an incredibly compact de…

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ADJ USA Appoints Technical Sales Specialist Rich Anders by Michael Eddy

Bringing a wealth of technical AVL knowledge as well as decades of industry sales experience, Rich Anders has joined the ADJ US Sales Team as a Regional Sales Manager.

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Edmond Deraedt Joins Show and Design Group by Michael Eddy

Show and Design Group (SDG) is pleased to announce that Edmond Deraedt has joined the company as an Account Executive. Edmond has decades of experience as a Lighting Director for in person a…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:25AM
Friday, September 22, 2023

Robe for Mega-Monsters Tour by Michael Eddy

The 'Mega-Monsters Tour' was a block-busting Spring and Summer co-headliner that blistered across North America with Grammy Award-winning heavy rockers Mastodon joining forces with French he…

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Elation Lighting Refurb Enhances Safety, Opens Possibilities at Royal Oak Middle School Theater, California by Michael Eddy

Entertainment market contractors BCT Builders, part of leading AV production company BCT Entertainment, recently upgraded an outdated lighting system at Royal Oak Middle School Theater in Co…

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ISE Grows Senior Leadership Team by Michael Eddy

Integrated Systems Events has announced the expansion of its Senior Leadership Team with key appointments ahead of ISE 2024. Tom Barker-Harrold joins as Senior Marketing Director and Jeroen …

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

GLP KNV animates NATURE ONE’s open-air floor by Michael Eddy

Top international electronic dance music acts, along with 65,000 ravers, again transformed the former Pydna missile base in the Hunsrück area of Germany into one of the hotspots of the Euro…

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Now or Never: Novatech Brings ROE Visual to World Heritage-listed Stage by Michael Eddy

Now or Never, a new major festival in Melbourne, Victoria, took place at the Royal Exhibition Building, one of only a few World Heritage Sites in Australia. This historic venue had not hoste…

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Calling All Drone Show Innovators: The 4th International Drone Show Competition is Open for Applications by Michael Eddy

The 4th International Drone Show Competition, an annual celebration of innovation in drone shows, is now open for participants from all over the world, including drone show providers, tech t…

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