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Monday, March 27, 2023

Scholarship in the Name of Nook Schoenfeld by Michael Eddy

The family of Richard "Nook" Schoenfeld is looking to establish a scholarship in his name at The Arete Academy, which is a school one of his son attends. The Arete Academy is celebrating the…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:53PM

Luminis Deliver Large Elation KL Lighting System for Ultra-Modern Bulgarian Broadcast Studio by Michael Eddy

Leading Bulgarian media company Nova Broadcasting Group recently opened an ultra-modern studio complex of nearly 17,000-square meters in the capital of Sofia. To ensure top-quality, professi…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:51AM
Sunday, March 26, 2023

ETC’s Donations to Behind the Scenes Reach a Major Milestone by Michael Eddy

In June of 2009 ETC launched a new app that would expand lighting control by turning people’s Apple handhelds into miniature lighting controllers. From the very beginning, ETC decided that…

SOURCE: PLSN at 07:28PM
Friday, March 24, 2023

Never A Gray Day for Robe by Michael Eddy

Contemporary multipurpose venue Gray in Modiin, Israel, is filled with color and atmosphere thanks to a versatile Robe LED moving light rig installed to enhance this new and lively 900-capac…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:00AM
Thursday, March 23, 2023

disguise Announces Collaboration with NVIDIA by Michael Eddy

disguise announced a new collaboration with NVIDIA to integrate the NVIDIA Omniverse platform with disguise’s platform for immersive experiences. Creatives will soon be able to connect the…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:11AM
Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Bandit Lites Purchases New Charlotte Office by Michael Eddy

Bandit Lites announces the opening of its new facility in Charlotte, NC. After 10 years in the Charlotte market, this is Bandits third new facility. The luxurious space will primarily accomm…

SOURCE: PLSN at 06:05PM

Absen New Category Brands and Innovations Blossom at Spring Launch 2023 by Michael Eddy

Absen, one of the world’s leading LED display brands, held its Spring Launch Event 2023 on March 21st, showcasing the brand-new category brands and a range of new LED technologies, solutio…

SOURCE: PLSN at 05:07PM

EMN Tech Partner with AOTO to Build Virtual Studio in Turkey by Michael Eddy

EMN Tech, a leading technology company in Turkey, has recently built the largest virtual studio in the country, powered by AOTO's state-of-the-art LED display technology. With a massive 175 …

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:48AM

4Wall Delivers Lighting & Video Solutions for ‘Saturday Night Live’ by Michael Eddy

4Wall Entertainment has been a key partner in providing lighting and support services for NBC's iconic Saturday Night Live (SNL) over the past three seasons. Each week 4Wall works closely wi…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:26AM
Monday, March 20, 2023

Elynmarie Kazle Honored with the USITT Joel E. Rubin Founders Award at USITT23 by Michael Eddy

At the USITT 23 Conference in St. Louis, USITT honored Elymarie Kazle with The Joel E. Rubin Founder’s Award, which is presented to a USITT member in recognition of outstanding and continu…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:05AM
Saturday, March 18, 2023

PRG Delivers Multi-Discipline Support for Apple Music Halftime Show and Pre-Game Coverage by Michael Eddy

The results are in, and this year’s big game was the third most watched television program ever. More than 118 million viewers and 7 million streamers watched as The Kansas City Chiefs and…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:14PM
Friday, March 17, 2023

Jeff Ravitz Selects Elation Lighting for Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band 2023 World Tour by Michael Eddy

One of rock ‘n’ roll’s living legends, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, kicked off their 2023 World Tour February 1 in Tampa, FL, with lighting design by longtime collaborator …

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:18AM
Thursday, March 16, 2023

Rock Lititz Announces College-Level Education Center Joining Campus in Partnership with Academy of Live Technology UK and PA College of Art & Desi by Michael Eddy

Responding to the live entertainment industry immense rebound and expected future growth, Rock Lititz is adding an education center to its 108-acre production campus. Partnering with UK-base…

SOURCE: PLSN at 03:38PM

J.R. Clancy Debuts Vantis™ Mobile and Desk Consoles at USITT by Michael Eddy

Safe, Intuitive Control at your Fingertips from Wenger Corporation Wenger Corporation introduces more options in rigging motion controls: the J.R. Clancy Vantis Mobile and Desk Consoles. The…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:44AM
Tuesday, March 14, 2023

In Memoriam: Steve Thomas, 67 by Michael Eddy

Steve Thomas, 67, died March 11, after a courageous battle with cancer. Thomas was a long-time live event professional whose career included worldwide tours as site coordinator/tour producti…

SOURCE: PLSN at 07:17PM

In Memoriam: Bob Roach, Lighting Industry Veteran, 67 by Michael Eddy

Robert David Roach, 67 of Longwood, FL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 7, 2023. Bob had recently been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and received a …

SOURCE: PLSN at 06:09PM

Creative Conners Launches Spotline v2 Hoist by Michael Eddy

Increased capacity and more safety features enable bigger moves with confidence on stage. Creative Conners, Inc., creators of the popular Spikemark™️ stage automation software and Stageh…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:14PM
Monday, March 13, 2023

Creative Technology Middle East invests in IP-rated Elation Proteus™ and KL Panel™ by Michael Eddy

Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) has made an investment in Elation Professional’s industry-leading Proteus series of automated IP65 lights, along with studio-optimized IP-rated KL Pa…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:09AM
Saturday, March 11, 2023

Behind the Scenes Welcomes New Board Members by Michael Eddy

The Behind the Scenes Foundation has added a number of new Board Members over the last six months intended to broaden industry representation and ensure continuity for future generations of …

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:58PM

Harrington Hoists, Inc. Introduces New Tiger Track Freestanding Workstation Cranes by Michael Eddy

Harrington Hoists, Inc. has released their new Tiger Track Freestanding Workstation Cranes. These cranes are lightweight yet powerful modular solutions that make operation even easier than u…

SOURCE: PLSN at 03:40PM

Voting Ends This Friday (3/17) for the 21st Annual Parnelli Awards! by Michael Eddy

Let your voice be heard! Please join us in making the determination of who is deserving of the industry's highest honor: a Parnelli Award. Please note that voting closes this Friday, March 1…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:57PM
Friday, March 10, 2023

Robe Lights the Way for ‘Macbeth’ at New Zealand Opera by Michael Eddy

The New Zealand Opera’s recent acclaimed production of Giuseppe Verdi’s 'Macbeth' unleashed a classic and grisly narrative of power, politics, corruption, murder, and authoritarianism……

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:52PM

Stifel Theatre Creates Modern System in Historic Structure with CHAUVET Professional by Michael Eddy

Adrian Silverstein and Joe Beck both relish talking about history, and it’s easy to understand why, As the Assistant General Manager and Master Entertainment Electrician respectively of th…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:32PM
Thursday, March 9, 2023

USITT 2023 | PRG Session: Executing the Designer’s Vision on Broadway by Michael Eddy

Join PRG at USITT 2023 as they explore storytelling on Broadway through the use of cutting-edge technology. The session, Executing the Designer’s Vision: Designer and Shop Collaboration on…

SOURCE: PLSN at 03:39PM

High Speed on Two Wheels: Cameo Illuminates the 110th Six Day Cycle Race in Berlin by Michael Eddy

From January 27 to 29 2023, the 110th Six Day 2023 took place at the Velodrom in Berlin. The cycling race, also known as the Six Day Race, is one of the absolute sporting highlights of the G…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:42PM

LD Bobby Grey and KL Fresnel™ Give Retro Vibe to Stephen Sanchez ‘Late Late Show’ Performance by Michael Eddy

Lighting Designer Bobby Grey of Notan Creative designed a series of late night talk show appearances for singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez. The LD chose to incorporate Elation Professional…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:30AM
Wednesday, March 8, 2023

TCG Announces the 2023 Recipients of Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship by Michael Eddy

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, is pleased to announce Kaʻiukapu Baker, Claudia Brownlee, and Lia Wallfish as the recipients of The Willa K…

SOURCE: PLSN at 07:33PM

Amy Kerr and Jeffrey Ong Join CHAUVET Product Support Team by Michael Eddy

Reflecting its commitment to going beyond developing and selling cutting edge lighting products, CHAUVET has expanded its international training and support team. The company has announced t…

SOURCE: PLSN at 06:25PM

Master Tour Launches Venue Tech Packs: First To Define Industry Standard for Venue Management by Michael Eddy

Master Tour launches the industry’s first and only comprehensive production workflow, connecting tour and venue data for all touring professionals. Over the past 12 years, the Master Tour …

SOURCE: PLSN at 03:16PM

Impression X5 the Key to RÜFÜS DU SOL’s Touring Rig by Michael Eddy

Lighting Designer Matt Smith (of Colourblind) again took full advantage of GLP’s fixture versatility when plotting the scenography for the American leg of RÜFÜS DU SOL’s tour. The Aust…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:09PM

INFiLED Adds Adam Coleman to their US Team as Director of Technical Services by Michael Eddy

INFiLED, a global leader in LED displays, has added Adam Coleman as Director of Technical Services to their North America Team. As a 25-year AV pro with extensive experience on the manufactu…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:56PM

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