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23rd Parnelli Awards Highlights Video

For those of you who were not able to make it to the Parnelli Awards this year, here is your chance to see the highlights. Take a few minutes to check out this video recap. This year's Parnelli Awards was a great show honoring the best of the best in live event production.

CHAUVET Professional Creates Vibes for Billy Strings

CHAUVET Professional products are used to support Lighting Designer, Roger Gant and Production Designer, Matthieu Larivée and his team from the Montreal-based Lüz Studio for the lighting on Grammy-winning string virtuoso Billy Strings' current 33-date North American arena and amphitheater tour.

Last Call for Robe on Alan Jackson Tour

Lighting Designer Mason Felps with 46 Entertainment has created an eye-catching lighting design including 68 Robe iFORTE and 16 iSpiider moving lights supplied by Backstage Productions for the 2025 leg of country music superstar Alan Jackson’s 'Last Call: One More for the Road' tour.

La Raíz Shines in their Comeback with an Ayrton Cobra Light Show

After six years away from the stage, Spanish masters of rock, ska, reggae and rap, La Raíz, made a triumphant return. Fans were treated to an electrifying show where music and lighting took center stage with a rig featuring 100 Ayrton Cobra moving heads. A stunning combination of gobos, prisms, and seamless color transitions helped the visual narrative to life.

Claypaky Volero Cubes Make Dutch Debut at Son Mieux Concerts in Amsterdam

Dutch indie pop group Son Mieux played Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome recently where 32 Claypaky Volero Cubes, provided by AED Group Netherlands, made their country-wide debut. A unique fixture in Claypaky’s portfolio that offers a toolbox of playful possibilities.

Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 Handles Multi-Act Fred and Friends

Popular Dutch TV personality Fred van Leer hosted the third incarnation of the hit concert Fred and Friends at Rotterdam’s Ahoy Arena, with Green Hippo’s Hippotizer Media Servers at the core. Some of Europe’s biggest stars performed in front of five portrait LED screens on motion rigs, capable of moving up and down.

RockForce Launches as Workforce and Production Solutions Provider for The Live Event Industry

A transformative force in live event production has emerged with the official launch of RockForce, the premier workforce and production solutions provider for the live event industry. Created through the strategic integration of nine long-time industry-leading production and live entertainment companies.

PRG Welcomes Interim CEO Carl Vogel

PRG, the world's leading provider of production solutions for entertainment and live events, announced that Richard Porter is stepping down from his role as CEO, effective immediately. Carl Vogel, who joined the PRG Board as Lead Director in October of 2024, will expand his role and become Interim CEO.

4Wall Entertainment announces strategic promotions aimed at strengthening its leadership across the southern U.S. as well as within the company's national corporate events team. Tyler Bevel, Kerrie Robinson, and Brian Lavender have recently been promoted to new positions due to their exceptional contributions and commitment to client success.

Rhino Staging, a provider of stagecraft and rigging crews nationwide and member of Program Productions’ family of companies, has acquired ROC Rigging. Based in La Quinta, CA, ROC Rigging is a provider of special event rigging services for entertainment, corporate, and private events in the Palm Springs area since its founding in 2013 by Matt Talley.

Product of the Week

NAB 2025 Roundup

Here is a round up of the latest press releases from manufacturers and distributors that will be showcasing products and services at the upcoming NAB 2025 in Las Vegas, NV, April 6-8, 2025. Please click on the links to learn more about what will be on display at NAB 2025.

Prolight + Sound 2025 Roundup

Here is a round up of the latest press releases from manufacturers and distributors that will be showcasing products and services at the upcoming Prolight + Sound 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany, April 8 - 11, 2025. Please click on the links to learn more about what will be on display at Prolight + Sound 2025.

Video of the Week

Celebrating Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day

As Women's History Month comes to a close we wanted to share this PRG video showcasing some of the talented women production professionals in their company. At PLSN we wish to amplify this recognition to all the hardworking women throughout the live event and entertainment production industry in every role at every level.

Light Humor Episode 9: ‘The Museum Gig’

New technology is reshaping our future, but can a machine replace a designer —or will it die trying? AI may be our salvation, but is it art? Watch Light Humor Ep 9: The Museum Gig for an absurdist take on this creative clash.” Light Humor is presented by 4Wall Entertainment.

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2,000 Words with… Cosmo Wilson

Named the Lighting Director of the Year for his work on AC/DC at the 23rd Annual Parnelli Awards, Wilson is a well-respected and much beloved Lighting Designer and Lighting Director whose credits include a wide range of iconic bands.

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