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Wenger Acquires Stage Automation Leader Creative Conners

Wenger Corporation, a leading provider of high-quality equipment and solutions for performing arts, announce the acquisition of Creative Conners, Inc., a trusted innovator in stage automation technology. This strategic acquisition expands Wenger’s capabilities in the performing arts sector.

LD Jack Thomas Makes Every Song Shine for Bayside with CHAUVET

As Billie Holiday observed, 'every song, like every person, must be unique, or it isn’t music'. As a Lighting Designer, Jack Thomas agrees. Guided by this principle, he set out to leave visual fingerprints on each song in Bayside’s current North American 'Errors Tour'.

Sonus Productions and X-Laser Help Tell Underoath’s Story

On its latest world tour, metal band Underoath wanted to remind its fans of where the group got its start, while celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album, 'They’re Only Chasing Safety'. Lenny Sasso, Lighting Designer for the tour designed a set that begins as a dingy living room and gradually evolves into an expansive, modern show with intense lighting effects

Robe Supports Designer Crt Birsa for Slovenian Eurovision

All lighting designers love challenges and none more so than Crt Birsa from design studio Blackout, who fitted nearly 400 lighting fixtures into a 20 x 20 meter space in Studio 1 at the Slovenian National television station in Ljubljana. Read how Birsa relied on the support of Robe for this production.

Elation Lighting Helps Shape Sci-Fi Vision of ‘The Electric State’

The sci-fi adventure 'The Electric State', directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, premiered on Netflix in March, with state-of-the-art lighting technology from Elation playing a key behind-the-scenes role. Learn how Lighting Console Programmer Eric “TK” Androvich integrated Elation moving heads to help shape the film’s distinctive visual style.

GLP impression X5 IP Bars Play Key Role in ‘Topdog/Underdog’

When LD Jared Sayeg started planning the design for 'Topdog/Underdog' for the Pasadena Playhouse, he knew he needed fixtures that “could truly accommodate both slow smooth fades and sharp shuttering as well as big strokes of light that engulf the playing space.” He turned to GLP impression X5 IP Bars for his solution.

Claypaky Lights Finland’s 2025 Finale to Choose Eurovision Song Contest Participant

A large complement of Claypaky Sharpys and Tambora Batten squares illuminated the final qualifying event for Finland’s entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Lighting Designer Pekka Martti and Ari Levela, Creative Director/Founder of MOBB Helsinki Oy, designed the stage for UMK 2025.

More than one million visitors to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center have been greeted by the familiar sight of Ms. Blue, the largest outdoor blue whale skeleton on display in the U.S. When the bones began deteriorating, the Center sought ways to preserve Ms. Blue for future generations using sustainable methods. That led to a unique solution from an elite Hollywood VFX studio. Read more to learn about this technology.

From powering large-scale productions with ultra-high-resolution switching to training operators on real-world workflows, M2 continues to expand its role as a go-to partner for production teams looking to harness the power of PIXELHUE technology.

Danbury Global Ltd. announced a Timed Online Auction of professional-grade live event production equipment. The auction opens on Thursday, May 8 at 10 a.m. in Belleville, MI. The offers buyers a rare opportunity to acquire high-performance gear from a trusted and active production company.

Concert Stuff Group (CSG), a leader in live event production, has acquired Eugene, OR-based Rain Pro Media, a premier audio, video, lighting, and acoustics integration company that specializes in the house of worship (HOW) market. This strategic move strengthens CSG’s position as a powerhouse in system integration.

Disguise has appointed Jake Stone as its Senior Vice President of Commercial. In this role, Stone will lead the global sales and business development teams as they meet increased demand for Disguise’s offering, which drives unique location based experiences.

Bandit Lites Nashville office continues its growth in Gen8 with several new hires including Michael Holmes as Bandit’s Chain Hoist Technician. At Bandit, Holmes will be responsible for all the electric chain hoists, ensuring they’re maintained and able to provide safe and operational motors for Bandit’s clients and crew.

Product of the Week

Antari Unveils the World Ready F-12 Nebula

Antari USA is proud to introduce the highly anticipated F-12 Nebula to the US market. This professional fazer joins the well-known F-series from Antari Lighting and Effects. The F-12 Nebula is a universal voltage, high-performance faze machine

Video of the Week

Flashback to a Cool Set Change Time-lapse

Watch this classic behind-the-scenes time-lapse of the set changes for Franco Zeffirelli’s beloved production of Puccini’s La Bohème at the Metropolitan Opera.

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Column Catch-Up

Amplifying the ECCHO

PLSN Editor Michael S. Eddy lauds the ripple effect of Touring Career Workshop, now known as ECCHO Live, for offering mentorship resources to live event professionals at no charge. ECCHO Live’s Kara Kemp and Sharon Lee write about the importance of the group’s ongoing mental health support.

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