Thursday, June 26, 2025

In Memoriam: John Conklin, Designer/Dramaturg, Dies at 88 by Michael S. Eddy

Designer/Dramaturg John Conklin passed away on June 24, 2025, in Cooperstown, NY. Born on June 22, 1937, Conklin was 88. The designer had come out of retirement to design four operas this su…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:24AM
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

In Memoriam: Michael “Mikey” Cummings, Lighting Designer, Technician, and Mentor by Pr Agency

The lighting community mourned the sudden and unexpected loss of Michael “Mikey” Cummings, who passed away on April 24, 2025, in Fenton, MO. He was a Lighting Designer, Board Operator, T…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:15PM

Gallagher Staging Expands Operations with New Las Vegas Location by Pr Agency

Gallagher Staging, a leading provider of production staging, truss structures, and custom fabrication solutions, announced the opening of its newest location in Las Vegas. This strategic exp…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:52AM
Tuesday, June 24, 2025

The Legendary Claypaky Sharpy is Back – Sharper Than Ever by Pr Agency

Ultimo Sharpy is the next evolution of an icon: a compact IP66-rated beam moving head, purpose-built for the most demanding environments, productions, and expectations. It carries the legacy…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:01AM
Monday, June 23, 2025

JDC Bursts Into Action with Adriatique by Plsn Staff

GLP’s latest powerful strobe/wash hybrid, the JDC Burst 1, made the most auspicious of debuts, when 96 of the compact fixtures were deployed at London’s Royal Albert Hall by Lighting Des…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:01AM

Metallica’s ‘M72’ Tour Elevates the Visual Experience with Pixera by Pr Agency

Metallica’s groundbreaking 'M72' world tour, renowned for its innovative in-the-round stage and no repeat weekend format, adopted the Pixera media server system. This transition enhances t…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:37AM

Cactus Creative Studio and SLX Productions Deliver Visual Impact with Elation for Ja Rule by Pr Agency

Hip-hop icon Ja Rule is touring across North America with an electrifying visual show that uses Elation’s Proteus Rayzor Blade as a multi-dimensional lighting effect, expertly operated by …

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:06AM
Friday, June 20, 2025

Monkey Wrench Pro Joins the BTS Pledge-of-Support Program by Pr Agency

Behind the Scenes announced that Monkey Wrench Pro has joined the BTS Pledge-of-Support Program, pledging to contribute a portion of the profits from Batch #2 of their flagship product, The …

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:09AM
Thursday, June 19, 2025

MEGA-LITE and ISI City Smart Lights Illuminate the Alamodome by Pr Agency

The Alamodome has been a cultural landmark in San Antonio since opening its doors in 1993. A new lighting installation was a collaborative effort between MEGA-LITE and ISI City Smart Lights,…

SOURCE: PLSN at 06:54PM

Andre’ Petrus Comes Full Circle on John Legend Tour with CHAUVET by Pr Agency

Designer Andre' Petrus got to remember a special record from his youth by turning it into a spectacularly dynamic visual experience as the production and lighting designer on John Legend’s…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:10PM

Brompton Technology Enhances ROE Visual’s Shenzhen HQ Showrooms by Pr Agency

As part of its newly expanded headquarters in Pingshan, Shenzhen, ROE Visual has recently opened the doors to its dramatically upgraded showrooms. The immersive, application-driven spaces hi…

SOURCE: PLSN at 08:05AM
Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Patrick Dierson Sets Stage for Ultra Music Festival with CHAUVET by Pr Agency

Patrick Dierson handled technical management for Ultra Music Festival's main stage. Working with Technical Producer, Ray Steinman, Creative Director, Richard Milstein, and vendors, he laid o…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:10PM

Drone Technology Experts Form Task Group to Establish Drone Show Safety Standards by Pr Agency

A new task group has been formed by ASTM International to create safety standards for drone show operations, focusing on technical requirements, procedures, and risk management. Chaired by N…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:06AM
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

CHAUVET and ChamSys Share The Creative Spirit at Showlight 2025 by Pr Agency

CHAUVET Professional and its sister company, ChamSys, have become so invested in sponsoring Showlight, a beloved lighting educational/networking event that takes place in a different city ev…

SOURCE: PLSN at 06:15PM

Artistry In Motion and The Realest Forge Strategic Partnership by Pr Agency

Artistry In Motion LLC, the entertainment industry’s leader in custom confetti and streamer effects, today announced a strategic partnership with The Realest, the premier platform for auth…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:07AM

Tyler Littman Illuminates International Jazz Day Global Allstar Concert with Ayrton by Pr Agency

The International Jazz Day, Global Allstar Concert, takes place every April 30th bringing together some of the biggest names in the jazz world.

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:07AM

ST. ROBO and GLP Create Immersive World for Wincent Weiss by Pr Agency

For Wincent Weiss’s recent arena tour, design studio ST. ROBO developed a fully integrated show design – including set, lighting and content, as well as I-Mag and creative direction. The…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:06AM

‘Dein Song’ Illuminates Talent with Hippotizer by Pr Agency

Germany’s hit TV show 'Dein Song' showcased the best emerging songwriters this spring with each contestant performing amid bespoke content displayed on three LED screens, all driven by Hip…

SOURCE: PLSN at 08:05AM
Monday, June 16, 2025

New VP Studio at NTU Features ROE Visual LED and Brompton Technology’s TrueLight by Pr Agency

Nottingham Trent University's (NTU) new state-of-the-art virtual production studio is using ROE Visual's latest full-spectrum LED technology powered by Brompton LED processing and, for the f…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:14AM

Video Production Company 7 Cinematics Joins Concert Stuff Group by Pr Agency

Concert Stuff Group announced the latest addition to its group of companies: 7 Cinematics, an Emmy Award-winning live concert broadcasting and cinematic production company. This strategic ac…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:49AM
Friday, June 13, 2025

InfoComm 2025 Draws Record-Setting End User Attendance by Pr Agency

InfoComm 2025, June 7-13 in Orlando, FL, set a show record for end user attendance. In total, the show welcomed 30,998 verified attendees from 97 countries. International attendance made…

SOURCE: PLSN at 07:16PM

Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater Enthralling Audiences with Elation Lighting Rig by Pr Agency

 The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater has quickly established itself as a premier performing arts venue. With an Elation lighting system enhancing the experience, the venue is poised to deliver…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:08AM

Macroblock Unveils the DaVinci Series for an Immersive Visual Experience by Pr Agency

While at InfoComm 2025, Macroblock invited customers to visit the booth with the theme of "Meet with Macroblock’s DaVinci", which aims to break through the technical bottlenecks of LED dis…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:54AM

Robe Taps into Lady Gaga Mayhem at Coachella by Pr Agency

Lady Gaga is an artist who excels at delivering unique, ambitious visual live extravaganzas, and this year’s acclaimed Coachella headliner slot took this art to new levels. LD Jeremy Lecht…

SOURCE: PLSN at 07:04AM
Thursday, June 12, 2025

MITC announce new Online Tour Health and Welfare Coaching services by Pr Agency

The Music Industry Therapist Collective (MITC) has announced a new Online Tour Health and Welfare Coaching platform for artists, performers and touring professionals. The confidential new se…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:10PM

Parnelli Awards Board of Advisors Adds 2 New Members by Kevin M. Mitchell

Parnelli Awards Board of Advisors Adds 2 New Members, welcoming Danny Abelson and Amanda Davis, both of whom add addtional audio expertise to board.

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:57PM

Proctors replaces PAR cans with GLP impression X5 IP Maxx by Pr Agency

Proctors is a 2,646-cap. theatre based in Schenectady, upstate New York, part of Proctors Collaborative, a cooperative made up of Proctors, Capital Repertory Theatre and Universal Preservati…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:35PM

Martin Thomas Creates Moments at JJ Grey & Mofro Festival with CHAUVET Professional by Pr Agency

For the two-day The Blackwater Sol Revival festival at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, JJ Grey & Mofro performed a captivating blend of southern rock and blues with a distinctive touch o…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:10PM

Pitbull’s Vegas Residency Comes Alive with JDC2 IP and impression X5 Compact by Pr Agency

Pitbull recently wowed audiences at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas resort hotel. The task of adapting his recent 'Party After Dark' tour for a show renamed 'Vegas After Dark' fell to his long-…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:25AM
Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Jimmy Lawlor Makes Once Upon A Dream Come True at Gulfshore Playhouse with CHAUVET Professional by Pr Agency

For the annual gala fundraiser at the Gulfshore Playhouse in Naples Florida, lighting designer Jimmy Lawlor used a collection of CHAUVET Professional fixtures supplied by Encore Global to li…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:35PM

SMA Announces 2025 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management by Pr Agency

The Stage Managers’ Association (SMA) has announced its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management.  The distinguished 2025 honorees are theatrical P…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:19AM