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A first look at Rock Nashville and other highlights of PLSN’s May 2024 issue.
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A first look at Rock Nashville and other highlights of PLSN’s May 2024 issue.
Atmospheric special effects from Antari, CryoFX, hazebase, Look Solutions, MDG, CHAUVET, Elation, ETC, ImageSFX, Martin, Master FX, PyrotecnicoFX, Strictly FX, and ShowLive SFX
A look at how the streaming series, ‘Our Flag Means Death,’ was able to simplify the complexities of shooting on a boat by sailing into a volume. Also, the WWE launches a state-of-the-art production facility with a virtual production stage, and ROE introduces their first ICVFX-focused LED panel, Obsidian.
This past March, Las Vegas’ Dolby Live indoor amphitheater hosted 311 Day, a long-running tradition of the band that brings fans a marathon performance. Production Designer Bobby Grey of Notan Creative LLC fully leveraged the venue while supporting the music with his design.
Kenny Chesney, the multi-award-winning country star, has kicked off his The Sun Goes Down 2024 summer stadiums tour bringing the good vibes to massive audiences. PLSN got the details about the design from LD Mike Swinford, as well as comments from PM Ed Wannebo and Chesney himself.
Phish Live at Sphere was a four-night residency that was an ambitious event which offered a visually operatic performance in scope, taking full advantage of the technical and creative possibilities of the unique venue. Show Director Abigail Rosen Holmes and the team from Moment Factory share how they approached the design.
The iHeart Radio Music Awards design team, Lighting Designer Allen Branton, Screens Director Bianca Moncada, and Production Designer John Calkins, along with Lighting Directors Felix Peralta and Kevin Lawson tell PLSN about the design and technology solutions of this year’s broadcast event.
The CMT Music Awards, held at the Moody Center in Austin, TX, had a design that evoked the city’s iconic Congress Street Bridge. Production Designer Anne Brahic working with Lighting Designer Tom Kenny supported the performances and awards presentation for the fast-paced, dynamic live broadcast.
“Water for Elephants,” the breathtaking Broadway production captivates thanks to the design team of Projection Designer David Bengali, Lighting Designer Bradley King, and Scenic Designer Takeshi Kata. The team turned to technology partner PRG to provide comprehensive production services for this stunning stage spectacle.
The team behind the Rock Lititz production campus and rehearsal venue has begun construction on Rock Nashville, a new premier destination entertainment rehearsal and production campus anticipated to open in 2025. PLSN spoke with Andrea Shirk, President and CEO of Rock Lititz, about the vision behind this exciting expansion.
This special focus section is a guide to companies offering touring logistics solutions, including buses, trucks, freight forwarders, cases and logistics software providers. Getting the touring logistics right is truly the make-or-break elements of any production that hits the road. These companies ensure they get it right.
As Brown Note Productions marks its 20th anniversary of offering 360°, full-service production solutions for the range of market segments in the industry, PLSN spoke with CEO/Owner Sara Knutson, and President/Owner Ryan Knutson. They reflect on some milestone projects as well as talk about their continued growth which is taking them into the future.