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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Stage and Lighting Design for ‘The Eurovision Song Contest’ 2024 Revealed; Fredrik Stormby Announced as the Lighting and Screen Content Designer by Michael Eddy

Fredrik Stormby from Sweden based design studio Green Wall Designs, has today been revealed as the Lighting and Screen Content Designer for the 2024 'Eurovision Song Contest' in Malmö, Swed…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:50PM

Elation LDI Trade Show and Exclusive IYKYK Event a Resounding Success by Michael Eddy

Not only was Elation busy at a hectic booth each day at the LDI trade show in Las Vegas December 3-5, the Elation team hosted a pair of invitation only IYKYK events for lighting professional…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:06AM

GR-Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre Boosts Robe Inventory by Michael Eddy

GR-Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre (GR) is a bustling 23-hall venue operating in the middle of the Slovenian capital, hosting a variety of national and international expos and tra…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:00AM

Alec Morris Uses Obsidian NX1 Console on Steve Hackett ‘Foxtrot at 50’ Tour by Michael Eddy

Alec Morris from Anthrolight Productions in the UK embarked on a North American tour this fall with English guitarist and ex-Genesis member Steve Hackett, illuminating the performances using…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:52AM
Monday, December 18, 2023

Must See PLSN / FOH ProProduction Sessions at NAMM by Michael Eddy

The ProProduction Sessions at NAMM presented by PLSN & FOH will be welcoming some of the top names in the Live Entertainment Production industry on Friday Jan. 26th during our four must-…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:31PM

Laserworld Group and PRO LAB Trading Announce New Partnership in the Middle East by Michael Eddy

The Laserworld Group and PRO LAB Trading LLC have announced a new partnership to distribute laser systems in the Middle East. PRO LAB has a well-established distribution structure all over t…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:30PM

Robert Juliat Dalis 862 Footlights Deployed at the Palais Garnier for the ‘Chiroptera’ Collaborative Project by Michael Eddy

On November 12 in Paris, 163 Robert Juliat Dalis 862 footlights took part in the unique 'Chiroptera' show, a collaborative project by JR, Damien Jalet, and Thomas Bangalter. The public gathe…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:25PM

Robe PAINTES the Globe by Michael Eddy

The Globe is a 2,200 square meter multipurpose event venue at the heart of Durban’s award-winning Suncoast entertainment and leisure complex in South Africa. It’s one of KZN’s and the …

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:15PM
Friday, December 15, 2023

PROLIGHTS Mosaico range turns Sondrio into a captivating Forest of Lights  by Michael Eddy

Sondrio has been transformed into an enchanting Christmas landscape with a mesmerizing light show, made possible by the PROLIGHTS Mosaico range image projectors. The project, managed by the …

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:59PM

Joker Out for Robe by Michael Eddy

Slovenian indie rockers Joker Out are the hottest musical act of the moment. 2023 has been a mega-busy year with lots of touring shows, representing Slovenia at the Eurovision Song Contest i…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:24AM

Lighting Designer Joshua Schultz Goes Full-Ayrton With His Rig for The Turnpike Troubadours’ U.S. Tour by Michael Eddy

Country-bluegrass band The Turnpike Troubadours are continuing their hit U.S. A Cat in the Rain Tour with Ayrton Zonda 9 FX and Zonda 3 FX LED moving head washes, Bora LED beams, and washes,…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:14AM
Thursday, December 14, 2023

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023 Ceremony Shines with 4Wall and CHAUVET Professional by Michael Eddy

This year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony ran four hours and twenty-two minutes without a dull moment. There was plenty to captivate the live audience at Barclays Center,…

SOURCE: PLSN at 06:15PM
Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Rockefeller Studios Announces The Rock Shop a Props and Puppet Production Studio Now Available to Outside Organizations by Michael Eddy

Rockefeller Studios announces that The Rock Shop, a leading props and puppet production studio with years of expertise and over 1,500 items created for a slate of international productions, …

SOURCE: PLSN at 06:16PM

JW Winco Expands Magnet Line with New Retaining Magnets by Michael Eddy

JW Winco is expanding its magnet line to support more applications with new materials, shapes, systems, and even raw magnets.  Magnets are clever, universal solutions used for fastening, cl…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:37PM

Countdown to ISE 2024: Barcelona Hosts Unprecedented AV Extravaganza with Record-Breaking Show Floor by Michael Eddy

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 is on the verge of making history as the event approaches a sellout, with the largest show floor ever, across eight halls of the Fira de Barcelona Gran V…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:05AM

Events United Engages at Hillfest with CHAUVET Professional by Michael Eddy

The ability to think outside the box is often the lifeblood of a successful production design, even when that “box” is the actual stage itself. Such was the case recently for the team a…

SOURCE: PLSN at 08:05AM

Master Tour partners with Berklee College of Music by Michael Eddy

Master Tour, is partnering with the Berklee Popular Music Institute (BPMI) at Berklee College of Music to bring its platform to the next generation of tour professionals. Through this partne…

SOURCE: PLSN at 08:05AM
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Promotions at Brompton Technology by Michael Eddy

Brompton Technology, a global leader in the manufacture of LED processors, proudly announces the promotions of Adam Callaway to Global Lead, Virtual Production & Broadcast; Joanna Mugger…

SOURCE: PLSN at 06:44PM
Monday, December 11, 2023

The ALPD On The Passing of Founder, Richard Pilbrow by Michael Eddy

It is with great sadness that The Association for Lighting Production and Design (The ALPD) heard the news that its Co-Founder and President, passed away. Richard Pilbrow, esteemed Member No…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:03PM

Metallica Team Join PLSN / FOH ProProduction Session at NAMM by Michael Eddy

The ProProduction Sessions at NAMM presented by PLSN & FOH is excited to announce that the design team and some of the vendors of Metallica's M72 Tour will be joining us for Inside the …

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:03PM

Last Days to Vote! Parnelli Deadline is Friday, Dec. 15! by Michael Eddy

This is the last week to vote for the 22nd Annual Parnelli Awards! You only have until noon (PST) on Friday, Dec. 15 to get your votes in for the 22nd annual awards ceremony, which will take…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:43AM

The Winners of the 4th International Drone Show Competition Announced by Michael Eddy

 SPH Engineering proudly announced the results of the 4th International Drone Show Competition, showcasing an impressive array of talent and creativity from participants across 24 countries…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:32AM

Ayrton Zonda 9 FX Fixtures Enhance High Energy Home Games For the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins by Michael Eddy

Pittsburgh Penguins fans are enjoying an even more dynamic game experience this season with the installation of Ayrton Zonda 9 FX LED moving head washes beneath the new scoreboard at the PPG…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:03AM

Vectorworks, Inc. Unveils 2023 Design Scholarship Winners, Selects Brenda Vaca Michan as Richard Diehl Winner by Michael Eddy

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. has revealed the winners of this year’s Vectorworks Design Scholarship, naming Brenda Vaca Michan as the Richard Diehl Award win…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:55AM
Thursday, December 7, 2023

Theatre Projects mourns loss of founder, industry trailblazer Richard Pilbrow by Michael Eddy

Richard Pilbrow (1933-2023), our friend and founder, passed away the evening of December 6, 2023. Richard was a vital force in the theatre—a celebrated Broadway and West End lighting desi…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:42AM
Wednesday, December 6, 2023

We Came as Romans ‘Blooms’ In the Dark with Bandit Lighting by Michael Eddy

We Came As Romans recently wrapped the fall leg of their Darkbloom II headlining tour, a 30-date run with a lighting system from Bandit Lites. The metalcore band kicked off on October 10 in …

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:19PM

CHAUVET Professional COLORado PXL Curve 12 Wins Public Choice Innovation Award at JTSE by Michael Eddy

The team at CHAUVET Professional France is extremely pleased and proud that the COLORado PXL Curve 12 earned the Public Choice Innovation Award for Best Lighting Product at this year’s JTS…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:34AM
Tuesday, December 5, 2023

dbnAudile Lights The Warehouse Project with Versatile Proteus Rayzor Blade by Michael Eddy

Manchester-based dbnAudile has served as event technology providers for The Warehouse Project ever since the series of popular club nights debuted in 2006. This year, seeking a new linear li…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:41AM

Original Bandit Brent Barret Retires by Michael Eddy

It is with both pride and sadness that Bandit Lites announces that an original Bandit, Brent Barrett, has moved into his richly deserved retirement. Barrett, along with Founder Michael T. St…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:45AM
Sunday, December 3, 2023

ADJ Lighting To Unveil Versatile New Products At LDI 2023 by Michael Eddy

Alongside showcasing a selection of fixtures from the company’s existing catalog of professional luminaires through a lightshow programmed by concert LD Steve Kosiba, ADJ Lighting will use…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:20PM
Saturday, December 2, 2023

Zurich Open Air Festival’s Many Looks with CHAUVET Professional and FeedBack Show System & Service by Michael Eddy

The production design on the 2023 Zurich Open Air Festival’s gigantic main stage embodied a very diverse range of creative inputs. Defined by two high towers, each with a large vertically …

SOURCE: PLSN at 08:12AM