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Thursday, May 2, 2024

From Learning to Leading – a Shared Educational Ethos at AV Alliance AGM by Michael Eddy

The recent international AV Alliance's annual 3-day AGM in the vibrant city of Cape Town set the stage for a convergence of global talent, innovation, and collaboration. Industry leaders, sp…

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Ayrton Cobra Lights up Milan’s D’Assago Forum for The Kolors by Michael Eddy

On March 3, the Italian pop-rock band The Kolors gave an unforgettable performance at the Forum d'Assago in Milan before announcing their new international tour. The lighting for the concert…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:16AM

PRG Rocks MDLBEAST’s Soundstorm with PIXERA by Michael Eddy

Months before hundreds of thousands of attendees descended on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for Soundstorm 2023, the team at PRG was busy planning the rigging, audio, lighting, and video networks fo…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:10AM

Bandit Lights Up ‘Beautiful Blur’ with LANY by Michael Eddy

American pop band LANY recently wrapped up the North American leg of its 2024 tour, 'A Beautiful Blur', named after their fifth album, released in 2023. Bandit Lites provided the lighting fo…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:04AM

Solotech Makes History with Record-Breaking LED Display Purchase by Michael Eddy

Solotech announces a strategic collaboration with ROE Visual, with the purchase of over 5,000 sq. meters of LED tiles, including 4,500 sq. meters of identical Carbon LED tiles, which is the …

SOURCE: PLSN at 08:55AM
Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Rock Lititz and Al. Neyer Announce Rock Nashville Campus Development, a New Home for the Live Entertainment Industry by Michael Eddy

The team behind Rock Lititz, the premier production campus and rehearsal venue based out of Lititz, PA, and Al. Neyer, a leading commercial real estate developer and design-builder, today an…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:50PM

Niller Bjerregaard Creates Theatrical Looks for Jacob Dinesen Tour with ChamSys by Michael Eddy

On the surface, at least, the metal sound of King Diamond is quite different from the folk-inspired pop-rock music of GAFFA Award nominee Jacob Dinesen. But in terms of the type of stage pro…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:44PM
Monday, April 29, 2024

In Memoriam: Norah Eileen Beijer-De Bekker, 49 by Michael Eddy

PLSN is sad to report that Norah Eileen Beijer-de Bekker passed away on April 26, 2024, at the age of 49. Norah was a beloved member of the live entertainment industry. With a diverse backgr…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:36PM

Creative Technology Introduces Elation Proteus Radius Beam Light to U.S. Market by Michael Eddy

One of the entertainment technology industry’s leading providers of AV technology, Creative Technology, is the first in the U.S. to take delivery of Elation’s new high-intensity Proteus …

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:10PM

Matt Day Hired as Bandit Lites Human Resource Director by Michael Eddy

Following a meticulous search, Bandit Lites has selected Matt Day as its new Human Resource Director. His extensive experience promises to invigorate the company's HR department and with his…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:48AM
Friday, April 26, 2024

eps Expands GIGS Flat Footplate Stage Barricades by Michael Eddy

On Madonna’s current The Celebration Tour, which runs until May of this year, it is the secret star on the ground: the GIGS® Flat Footplate Stage Barricades solution from eps.

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:00PM

4Wall Entertainment Hosts Moving Light Match-Up at USITT Seattle by Michael Eddy

4Wall Entertainment successfully hosted the Moving Light Match-Up at the 2024 United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) Conference in Seattle last month.

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:53AM

Keith Hoagland Accents Slash’s ‘The River is Rising’ Tour With the CHAUVET Professional Color STRIKE M by Michael Eddy

Not surprisingly, Slash was very selective about the guitars he chose to play on his current 'The River Is Rising' tour, but when it comes to picking which fixtures to include in his lightin…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:34AM
Thursday, April 25, 2024

ESTA’s Technical Standard Program Announces Seven Documents Now in Public Review by Michael Eddy

ESTA’s Technical Standard Program announces seven documents – two reaffirmations, one withdrawal, two new draft standards, and two revised draft standards – are now in public review. T…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:46PM

Robe Spiiders for TPAC by Michael Eddy

The spectacular Taipei Performing Arts Centre (TPAC), which contains three world class performance spaces – The Grand Theatre, the Globe Playhouse, and the Blue Box, has recently invested …

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:20PM

AB Sound and CHAUVET Professional Set Stage for Belgian-USA Olympic Qualifying Match by Michael Eddy

Dave Gahan and Martin Gore were never known for their skills on the basketball court, though their group, Depeche Mode did contribute to the soundtrack of the NBA 2K15 video game. Neverthele…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:12PM

Eurovision 2024 Design Revealed and Stage Build Time Lapse by Michael Eddy

The stage design for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest was recently unveiled ahead of the grand final in Malmö, Sweden, on May 11th.  Lighting and Screen Content designer Fredrik Stormby …

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:54AM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Elation’s New Proteus Radius: Redefining High-Impact Beam Lights by Michael Eddy

Elation launches a new era of high-impact beam lights with the Proteus Radius, a compact, high intensity IP66 Beam FX fixture powered by a Solid-State Phosphor-Converted (SSPC) light engine.

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:49AM
Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Haken Takes Bandit Lites on North American Tour by Michael Eddy

English progressive metal band Haken recently wrapped their North American tour with a lighting package provided by Bandit Lites. 'An Evening with Haken' featured the band playing their rece…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:55PM

X-Laser Unveils Triton T Series IP64 Laser Projectors by Michael Eddy

X-Laser recently released its Triton T Series of IP64 laser projectors, the Triton T-5 (five watts) and Triton T-2 (two watts). First IP64 lasers fully engineered and built in the U.S. and p…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:25PM
Monday, April 22, 2024

Fredrik Stormby Brings Precision to the Design of Melodifestivalen Final 2024 by Michael Eddy

PLSN caught up with the always innovative Fredrik Stormby from Stockholm-based Green Wall Designs shortly after the Melodifestivalen Final 2024, the live and broadcast Swedish competition th…

SOURCE: PLSN at 03:12PM

OSA International Provides Lighting and Atmospheric Equipment to Andrea Bocelli’s North American Tour by Michael Eddy

Las Vegas-based OSA International, Inc. provided Ayrton Huracán LT and Zonda 9 FX lighting fixtures, grandMA3 consoles, and MDG TheONE atmospheric generators to Lighting Designer Aldo Visen…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:13PM

AOTO Teams Up with AI Giants at NAB Show 2024 by Michael Eddy

From April 14-17, 2024, the NAB Show 2024 wrapped up in Las Vegas, NV. AOTO not only showcased innovative products but also teamed up again with long-term partners Amazon Web Services and NV…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:32PM

Elation KL CYC Recognized as Leading Innovation with 2024 NAB Product of the Year Award by Michael Eddy

Every year, the NAB Show honors products that push the broadcast, media and entertainment industry forward and this year has recognized Elation’s KL CYC LED cyc/footlight as leading innova…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:08AM

LianTronics LED Screens Still Perform Well in an Australian Casino During a Decade by Michael Eddy

In Australia, 30 exceptional LED screens with a total area of 350 square meters have been shining at a luxurious casino for nearly 10 years. Thirty different-shaped LED screens have various …

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:06AM
Friday, April 19, 2024

Alex Mungal’s Visual Journey on Disturbed Winter 2024 Tour Features CHAUVET Professional by Michael Eddy

Every song tells a story, but in the case of Disturbed, this “story” is more than just a narrative. Instead, it is more like a journey, one that takes fans through a fierce, primal storm…

SOURCE: PLSN at 05:04PM

Successful Trade Show Marks 20% Increase in Visitors, Welcomes New Exhibitors, and Showcases Exciting Products by Michael Eddy

The EXPO-SCÈNE show has concluded with resounding success, boasting a remarkable 20% increase in visitor turnout compared to the previous year. Held at Palais des congrès de Montréal Apri…

SOURCE: PLSN at 04:11PM

Gonzalo Herranz Gutierrez joins Avolites as Senior Product Specialist by Michael Eddy

The growing Avolites team is delighted to welcome aboard Gonzalo Herranz Gutierrez as a Senior Product Specialist, who will be based in Madrid, Spain, and will be providing comprehensive sup…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:15AM

Robe has A Laugh with Lado Bizovicar at Slovenska Muska Event by Michael Eddy

Slovenian writer, actor, and TV personality Lado Bizovicar presented the 2024 'Slovenska Muska' extravaganza event, staged at Ljubljana’s Stožice arena. The production and lighting desig…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:07AM
Thursday, April 18, 2024

Recipients of the Hemsley Lighting Internship 2024 Announced by Michael Eddy

The Hemsley Lighting Programs announces the 2024 recipients of the Hemsley Lighting Internship. "For over 40 years the Hemsley Lighting Programs have offered internships in honor of Gilbert…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:51PM

Jessica Ann Drayton Named the 2024 Fellow with The Howell Binkley Fellowship Program by Michael Eddy

The Howell Binkley Fellowship Program announces its 2024 Fellow, Jessica Ann Drayton. Drayton is a born-and-raised Georgian freelance lighting designer. She holds a B.F.A. from Wright State …

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:20PM