LONDON — Since 2003, when Rosco introduced #313 Light Relief Yellow to its Supergel range, the company has contributed more than $19,000 to the U.K. charity Light Relief, and at PLASA09 one of the charity’s trustees, John Simpson, accepted a check for the latest donation of over $4,100 (about £2,500).
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LAHTI, Finland — Called
Kuorosota, or Battle of the Choirs, this Finnish singing contest is a choir-meets-Rock ’n’ Roll showdown that forgoes the stoic formalities of a traditionally robed choir. As such, it warranted an elaborate staging and lighting setup that included Clay Paky’s Alpha Beam 300.
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LONDON — When ETC introduced its iRFR (Radio Focus Remote for iPhone and iPod Touch) four months ago, Luke Delwiche from ETC Tech Services in London suggested that the profits be shared between Light Relief and its U.S. equivalent, Behind the Scenes.
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LONDON — Inspired by the Long Reach Long Riders, a group of theatrically-inclined bikers has formed in the U.K. to raise money for The Theatrical Guild, which offers support to those working backstage and in front of house.
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GREENFORD, U.K. — Multi-Lite (UK) Ltd. announced a change of management following Guy Merchant’s departure from the company, naming Mark Anderson general manager.
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MOGLIANO VENETO, Italy — Litec is responding to an increased demand for hands-on training with two CM Certified training classes in Oct. 12-13 and Nov. 16-17 at its facility here, near Venice. The two-day training sessions are geared for anyone dealing with CM Lodestar products on a regular basis, including touring and in-house repair technicians. Class size is limited to 15.
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JOHANNESBURG — Gearhouse South Africa supplied all technical production, including, lighting, power, structures, audience seating and sound, for the 2009 South African Tattoo at Montecasino, balancing visual dynamics with more energy-efficient gear.
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LONDON — Cooper Controls announced a strategic shift for its LightProcessor (lighting control) and Cogent (LED) brands, which had established their own separate brand identities before they were acquired.
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BELFAST —Northern Irish lighting rental company Production Services Ireland had a busy Bank Holiday weekend, servicing three major events — a gig for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs in St. George’s Market, a three-day Belsonic Festival staged at Customs House Square and “Live at the Castle” in Carrickfergus.
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AMSTERDAM — Broadcast Pix introduced its new iPixPad application for Apple iPhone and iPod. iPixPad is expected to be available as a free download from the online Apple Store in October.
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LONDON — Martin Professional has unveiled their Martin RADAR, an RDM communicational protocol and information system powered by Wybron’s Infogate and Infostore technology, at PLASA 09.
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LONDON — D.T.S. named Lightfactor its exclusive U.K. and Irish distributor. Lightfactor’s sales manager, Peter Coles, noted that Lightfactor will also be appointing a series of sub-distributors for selected D.T.S. product groups. Pictured here is Coles, left, with Franco Zaghini, DTS VP of sales.
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