Forward-thinking Companies New and Old Sign Up for the Industry Party
ANAHEIM, CA — Plans are well underway for the next Parnelli Awards, set for Jan. 25, 2019 in Anaheim, CA during Winter NAMM.
“It’s an exciting time for all of us on the Parnelli production team as we build on last year’s successful show,” said Terry Lowe, Parnelli Awards executive producer and publisher of PLSN and FOH magazines. “We’re especially grateful that so many past sponsors are returning to make it all possible. And it’s exciting to see new sponsors come aboard as well. These are all forward-thinking companies who know that receiving a Parnelli Award is the live event’s highest honor.”
For a third year in a row, Group One Ltd., which distributes Avolites, DTS and Elektralite, along with a variety of pro audio brands in North America, returns in the top-tier Platinum spot. “Our industry is really about people,” says Group One president Jack Kelly. “The Parnelli Awards is our chance to share our sincere appreciation for the hard working professionals that inspire us every day with their creativity, passion, and commitment.”
One of the new sponsors is CryoFX, an innovative special effects company based in San Diego, CA. They are coming on board as a Silver Sponsor this year. “As a business owner in the live entertainment industry, supporting the industry shows you care, and it’s important to give back as much if not more than you get,” says CryoFX CEO/founder Kris Mullins.
“Sponsoring the Parnelli Awards is a big deal,” Mullins adds. “In addition to giving back, you get your name out in front of key companies. For newer companies, it makes a statement that you’re not the small guy on the block any more.”
Sponsors are being added weekly. The list of Gold Sponsors includes 4Wall Entertainment, Adamson Systems Engineering, Bandit Lites, Blizzard, Bose, dBTechnologies, Gallagher Staging, G2 Structures, Global Trend Productions, Harman Professional, Maryland Sound, Meyer Sound, Moo TV, NAMM Live!, NovaStar, Pyrotek Special Effects, Rock-It Cargo, Screenworks/NEP, Solotech, Sound Image, Stageline, Strictly FX, Ultratec Special Effects and VUE Audiotechnik.
Along with CryoFX, the list of Silver Sponsors includes ACT Lighting, Elation, Hemphill Brothers, On Tour Logistics and See Factor. The Parnelli Awards will also once again be supported by production partners including Access Event Solutions, Atomic, Green Hippo and TPI. Those stepping up as Cocktail Sponsors include Chauvet Professional and TLS Productions. And Pyrotek Special Effects also returns as the after-party sponsor.
“We’re looking forward to Pyrotek once again throwing one of their spectacular after-show parties,” Lowe says. “While it’s important that for one night a year we turn the mic and spotlight on our talented professionals who make live events a great experience for audiences all over the world, it’s also a rich networking opportunity. The before and after parties are almost as important to many as the show itself.”
The three Parnelli Awards honoring career achievement are going to Chris Adamson (Lifetime Achievement Award), Yvan Miron (Visionary Award) and Brock Adamson (Audio Innovator — and no relation to Chris).
For more information, visit www.parnelliawards.com. To join the list of sponsors, email Greg Gallardo at [email protected]
