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The Venue at Thunder Valley Wows Opening Weekend Audiences with State-of-the-Art Elation Rig Supplied by SP&L

For its opening weekend in mid-February, The Venue at Thunder Valley Resort Casino debuted in a big way with sold-out shows by big-name acts the Eagles, Bruno Mars, and Santana. Located in Lincoln, CA, just northeast of Sacramento, the resort’s recently constructed $125 million, 4,500-seat entertainment venue boasts state-of-the-art entertainment technology including over 300 Elation Professional lights supplied and installed by Sacramento Production & Lighting (SP&L).Read More »The Venue at Thunder Valley Wows Opening Weekend Audiences with State-of-the-Art Elation Rig Supplied by SP&L

Bandit Lites Supports CMT Music Award Winning Megan Moroney

Megan Moroney accepting the Breakthrough Female Video of the Year category at the 2023 CMT Music Awards

Bandit Lites is immensely proud to share that it’s providing the lighting for country sensation Megan Moroney’s upcoming performances. The singer-songwriter went viral for “Tennessee Orange,” her ode to a beau that has her questioning her loyalty to Georgia’s Bulldogs.Read More »Bandit Lites Supports CMT Music Award Winning Megan Moroney

Tickets on Sale for THE Conference: Live at Lititz’s Second Annual Event

Four industry insiders once again bring their expertise, in partnership with the Rock Lititz Community, to build a stronger, healthier touring and live-event industry

After a sold-out launch in 2022, THE Conference: Live at Lititz will return to the Rock Lititz Campus, December 6, 7, and 8, 2023. In partnership with the Rock Lititz Community, CJMS (Charlie Hernandez, Jake Berry, Marty Hom, and Stuart Ross) will continue the work of collaboration, growth, and mentorship at the second annual conference.Read More »Tickets on Sale for THE Conference: Live at Lititz’s Second Annual Event

Björk’s ‘Cornucopia’ Plays Perth Festival

Iconic Icelandic singer / songwriter Björk’s acclaimed visually, and sonically immersive Cornucopia theatre masterwork played a four-night residency at the recent Perth Festival in Western Australia. It delighted fans and was staged in a purpose-built 5,000 capacity pavilion in Langley Park, ensconced amid a ‘cybersonic Garden of Eden’ uniting nature and technology.Read More »Björk’s ‘Cornucopia’ Plays Perth Festival

Ushio Appoints Koji Naito as New Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Christie

Koji Naito

Ushio Inc., a trusted leader in light sources and optical equipment for industrial processing, visual imaging and life sciences, and parent company to Christie®, the leader in audio and visual technologies, today jointly announce the appointment of Koji Naito as the new chairman and CEO of Christie Digital Systems, globally.Read More »Ushio Appoints Koji Naito as New Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Christie

ROE Visual Prepares for Global Expansion with New Location

ROE Visual has moved its LED production and production-related departments to the Unilumin Daya Bay Technology Park in Huizhou, China. The new location was officially inaugurated on March 30, 2023, with a festive and memorable celebration for the ROE Visual team. This upgraded production hub will enhance efficiency, allowing room for growth as the company expands.Read More »ROE Visual Prepares for Global Expansion with New Location

disguise Launches Pixel-Perfect Video Playback Solution

disguise announces the launch of EX 3 — a 4K video playback solution designed specifically for location-based experiences and fixed installations. Whether it’s for an art show, entertainment venue, or office lobby, EX 3 unlocks the full scalability of the disguise platform, which has powered more than 600 immersive experiences in more than 50 countries.Read More »disguise Launches Pixel-Perfect Video Playback Solution

2023 Vectorworks Design Scholarship Now Accepting Submissions

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. invites students to see where their designs can take them by entering the seventh Vectorworks Design Scholarship. The global competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students in major disciplines related to entertainment design, architecture, landscape architecture and design, and interior design. Students can submit a new design or past project from any of their classes for the chance to win up to $10,000 USD.Read More »2023 Vectorworks Design Scholarship Now Accepting Submissions

2023 ASTC-USITT Renovation Challenge

Rendering from The Ohio State University’s Sullivant Outdoor team, showing the reimagined space.

In person presentations by four teams of students highlighted the 2023 ASTC – USITT Venue Renovation Challenge. The student presentations took place at the USITT convention in St. Louis. Each of the four teams chose a building on their campus as the subject for renovation. Two projects were existing theatres in need of modernization and two were spaces to be converted to theatrical performance use. The teams created a concept and developed documentation that detailed their renovation plans. The project culminated in the live presentation during the USITT conference. A group of five ASTC members acted as judges and offered comments to the teams throughout the process and determined the final awards.Read More »2023 ASTC-USITT Renovation Challenge

Blackmagic Design Announces New Blackmagic Videohub 12G

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Blackmagic Design today announced three new models of Blackmagic Videohub 12G zero latency video routers that let customers connect and route any combination of SD, HD, and Ultra HD on the same router at the same time. Blackmagic Videohub 12G models feature a front panel with shortcut buttons, an LCD which can display labels or live video, and a machined metal spin knob for browsing video sources. Blackmagic Videohub 12G is available immediately from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide from $1,395.Read More »Blackmagic Design Announces New Blackmagic Videohub 12G

A.C. Lighting Inc. Appoints Manali Dhaduk as Inside Sales Representative for Canada

Manali Dhaduk

A.C. Lighting Inc., a distributor of lighting and rigging technologies, announces the appointment of Manali Dhaduk as Inside Sales Representative for Canada. In this newly created role, Dhaduk will report to Fred Mikeska, Executive VP of Sales, and works closely with Sales and Customer Support teams. Dhaduk is responsible for supporting A.C. Lighting Inc.’s Canadian Client base and rep firm, PAG Canada, to grow sales and support clients with pre- or post-sales services.Read More »A.C. Lighting Inc. Appoints Manali Dhaduk as Inside Sales Representative for Canada