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Monday, February 5, 2024

The Met Goes Gold and Platinum with HES Halcyon by Michael Eddy

The Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center is an iconic performing arts venue and has long been a New York City cultural landmark. Home to the world’s top tier operatic performances, t…

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Niklas Fuchs Busks LEMO Unplugged Tour with ChamSys Stadium Connect by Michael Eddy

LEMO may be one of the most popular Austrian performers today, but at heart, says Niklas Fuchs, he is more like “the friendly musician from next door.” This relaxed and engaging personal…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:43PM

Eliminator Lighting’s Ikon Profile Plus Offers Versatile GOBO Projection by Michael Eddy

A flexible and affordable Gobo projector that easily doubles as an effective spotlight unit, Eliminator’s new Ikon Profile Plus combines an upgraded 40W LED, interchangeable Gobos, and man…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:31PM

Ayrton Mistral S is Perfect for Saturate Designs in Bangkok by Michael Eddy

Established in 2009, with offices in Bangkok and Sydney, Saturate Designs specializes in lighting design for the entertainment industry, providing bespoke solutions for festivals, live music…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:30PM

Alobar’s Sets the Stage for Excellence at Prestigious St. Louis School with Obsidian and Elation by Michael Eddy

Alobar's Lighting and Sound has installed a state-of-the-art lighting and lighting control solution at the prestigious Villa Duchesne school in St. Louis, MO. The new system, which features …

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:25PM

Welsh National Opera Sings the Praises of MDG ATMe Haze Generator by Michael Eddy

Welsh National Opera's Head of Lighting and Sound, Ben Naylor, was delighted to take possession recently of an MDG ATMe haze generator with a digital theFAN™ unit, both housed conveniently…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:21PM

In Memoriam: Kristopher G. Nutting, 52 by Michael Eddy

Kris Nutting, a 20+ year employee at BMI Supply, passed away on January 31, 2024 after a brief illness. Born on April 17, 1972, Nutting was 52 years old. Nutting served as the Lighting Proje…

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Carter Fulghum Named Lighting Director of the Year by Michael Eddy

Bandit Lites is immensely proud to share Carter Fulghum was recognized as Lighting Director of the Year for his work with Shinedown at the 2024 Parnelli Awards. Fulghum consistently delivers…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:56PM

McLaren Engineering’s William Gorlin to be Honored with “Backstage Legends and Masters” Award by Michael Eddy

McLaren Engineering Group proudly announces that William Gorlin PE, SE, Vice President of Entertainment Engineering, will receive the prestigious Tenth Annual "Backstage Legends and Masters"…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:30PM
Thursday, February 1, 2024

Treatment Studio Named Media Content Creator of the Year at The 2024 Parnelli Awards For ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere’ by Michael Eddy

London-based creative agency Treatment Studio has been awarded Media Content Creator of the Year at the 2024 Parnelli Awards for U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere. The 22nd annual Parnelli A…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:01PM
Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Lex Products Welcomes Jim Binch as New CEO by Michael Eddy

Lex Products has announced that James (Jim) Binch has been appointed Chief Executive Officer following an extensive search to lead the company into the next stage of growth. Binch succeeds t…

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London’s Roundhouse Rounds off All Robe Moving Light Rig with new ESPRITES by Michael Eddy

London’s famous Roundhouse concert and performing arts venue in Camden now has an all Robe moving light rig with a recent investment in 20 ESPRITE luminaires, fitted with the HP (High Perf…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:05AM

Circus Knie Creates Magic With CHAUVET Professional by Michael Eddy

Circus Knie, one of Europe’s oldest and among the world’s most famous circuses has been turning out such moments for over a century. Its just-concluded 2023 season was no exception, as i…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:47AM
Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Bandit Lites Gathers for Annual General Meeting by Michael Eddy

Bandit Lites recently held its Annual General Meeting to launch 2024, celebrating the previous year’s accomplishments and revealing the company’s new goals and updates. Following a wildl…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:06AM

ISE 2024 Opens; Show Set for Jan. 30-Feb. 2 by Michael Eddy

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 is now open and set to run for a four-day span from Jan. 30 through Feb. 2, 2024. Along with the largest show floor ever for this milestone 20th annivers…

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Monday, January 29, 2024

The 22nd Annual Parnelli Award Winners by Michael Eddy

The 22nd annual Parnelli Awards took place at the Anaheim Convention Center on January 26 during NAMM 2024. The awards honored the career achievements of Jim Brammer (Parnelli Lifetime Achie…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:27PM

That’s a Wrap: The 2024 Timeless ProProduction Sessions by Michael Eddy

On Friday, January 26 the ProProduction Sessions at NAMM presented by PLSN & FOH took place at the NAMM 2024 show. There were five great sessions with top names from the Live Entertainme…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:06PM
Thursday, January 25, 2024

Bruno Poet Works Magic with Ayrton Khamsin TC for ‘Macbeth’ at London’s Donmar Warehouse by Michael Eddy

Max Webster’s intense production of Shakespeare’s bloody, supernatural tragedy, Macbeth, featuring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, opened to fantastic reviews at London’s Donmar Warehous…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:02PM

Obsidian Control Systems Adds Technical Support and Training Specialist to Growing Global Team by Michael Eddy

Obsidian Control Systems announces the addition of Daniel Boerner to its expanding global team as a newly appointed Technical Support and Training Specialist. Boerner started in the new posi…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:22PM

Lonestar Saves the Day for Riverside Theater’s Production of ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ by Michael Eddy

Riverside Theater’s Lighting Supervisor Will Gibbons-Brown recently found himself in the middle of every Lighting Designer’s most commonly recurring nightmare: he had 48 hours to light a…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:10PM

The Playground Calls on CHAUVET Professional for ‘La Meta’ Design Honoring Daddy Yankee’s Legacy by Michael Eddy

The design team at The Playground created at least one such moment this December at La Meta, the final five concerts in Daddy Yankee’s career. With the 4Wall Entertainment supplied rig, th…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:30PM
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

George Cannon and 4Wall DC Production Work Magic at National Building Museum with CHAUVET Professional by Michael Eddy

George Cannon recently lit the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association International (AFCEA) winter gala with CHAUVET Professional products. Collaborating with Benjamin T…

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Robe for Spectacular Belters Only Gig by Michael Eddy

A team from Dublin-based Spectrum Productions led by David Lawless and Jack Quirke supplied a large quantity of Robe moving lights rig for a rumbunctious, sold-out electro-extravaganza gig b…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:19PM

PRG Welcomes Richard J. Porter as New CEO by Michael Eddy

PRG (Production Resource Group, LLC), a leading provider of production solutions for entertainment and live events, has announced that Richard J. Porter has been named CEO, effective Februa…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:08PM
Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Eliminator Lighting to Debut Two Stryker Series Moving Heads + Other New Products At NAMM 2024 by Michael Eddy

At the NAMM music and entertainment technology trade show taking place in Anaheim, CA at the end of January, Eliminator Lighting will debut a variety of exciting new additions to its product…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:10PM

InterAmerica Stage Announces New Additions to Its Team by Michael Eddy

InterAmerica Stage, is pleased to announce two new additions and a promotion to its team. Paul Skidmore joins IA Stage as Business Development Manager; Aaron Black will head up a new office …

SOURCE: PLSN at 03:42PM

NIYU Creates Pop-Up Location in Munich with GLP Lighting by Michael Eddy

A creative pop-up location for MINI was created for interim use in a department store in Stachus, Munich. The technical planning for the temporary project was created by NIYU GmbH, on whose …

SOURCE: PLSN at 03:26PM
Monday, January 22, 2024

MTN Welcomes Brian Tyson as Director of Special Projects by Michael Eddy

MTN announces the appointment of Brian Tyson as their new Director of Special Projects. With over 40 years of sales and management experience in the event planning sector, Brian is poised to…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:12PM

Midwich Portugal to Distribute Robe by Michael Eddy

Midwich Portugal, part of the Midwich Group, is thrilled to announce the addition world-leading moving light manufacturer Robe Lighting to its exclusive distribution portfolio for the Portug…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:53AM

National Theatre Invests in the UK’s First Ayrton Huracán Wash Fixtures by Michael Eddy

As part of its continued transition to LED lighting, lighting resources manager at the National Theatre (NT), Paul Hornsby, and his team set about replacing their outdated HMI Fresnel fixtur…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:48AM
Friday, January 19, 2024

ETC Sales Department Continues to Grow by Michael Eddy

ETC recently announced several new positions within their sales department, publicly reinforcing their growth mindset. With both new hires and promotions from within, the global company is e…

SOURCE: PLSN at 07:59PM