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André Petrus Comes Full Circle on John Legend Tour with CHAUVET

Designer André Petrus got to remember a special record from his youth by turning it into a spectacularly dynamic visual experience as the production and lighting designer on John Legend’s 'Get Lifted 20th Anniversary Tour.' His rig included a large number of CHAUVET Professional fixtures.

ADJ Luminaires Transform Historic Church into State-of-the Art Dance Temple

Grote Kerk in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands was the unlikely venue for two recent dance parties hosted by ABNØRMAAL Events. The team from production company RJ Showequipment overcame significant challenges to deliver impressive production for the event, utilizing ADJ’s moving heads.

Robe Lands Huge Order to Transition Estonian Theaters to LED

Robe’s Estonian distributor, Tallin-based E&T, is in the final stages of delivering an enormous order for moving and LED lights for 10 major theaters across the country, where all forms of live performance are strongly engrained in Estonian culture.

ST. ROBO and GLP Create Immersive World for Wincent Weiss

For Wincent Weiss’s recent arena tour, design studio ST. ROBO developed a fully integrated show design – including set, lighting and content, as well as I-Mag and creative direction. The design concept and implementation were developed to create a new visual language for the artist.

Tyler Littman Illuminates International Jazz Day Global Allstar Concert with Ayrton

The International Jazz Day, Global Allstar Concert brings together some of the biggest names in the jazz world. Lighting and Production Designer, Tyler Littman was directed by the producers to ‘go big’ with his design, which he did by leaning into Abu Dhabi’s forward-looking, futuristic culture.

Cactus Creative Studio and SLX Productions Deliver Visual Impact with Elation for Ja Rule

Hip-hop icon Ja Rule is touring across North America with an electrifying visual show that uses Elation’s Proteus Rayzor Blade as a multi-dimensional lighting effect, expertly operated by Shepherd Lowrey of Cactus Creative Studio.

Germany’s hit TV show 'Dein Song' showcased the best emerging songwriters this spring with each contestant performing amid bespoke content displayed on three LED screens, all driven by Hippotizer media servers. Creative production studio LUPIXX used two Boreal+ MK2s, supplied by ETC, to deliver a wealth of content.

ROE Visual dramatically upgraded its expanded headquarters in Shenzhen. The immersive, application-driven spaces highlight the creative and technical potential of ROE’s latest LED technologies, with Brompton Technology’s Tessera LED video processing, ensuring the showrooms deliver exceptional visual performance.

A new task group has been formed by ASTM International to create safety standards for drone show operations, focusing on technical requirements, procedures, and risk management. Chaired by Nils Thorjussen of Verge Aero, the group invites broad industry participation to support the growth of the emerging drone show sector.

Behind the Scenes announced that Monkey Wrench Pro has joined the BTS Pledge-of-Support Program, pledging to contribute a portion of the profits from Batch #2 of their flagship product, The Monkey Wrench, to the charity.

Artistry In Motion LLC, the entertainment industry’s leader in custom confetti and streamer effects, announced a strategic partnership with The Realest, the premier platform for authenticated sports and entertainment collectibles that capture cultural moments.

InterAmerica Stage, the global leader in automated rigging innovation, announced the appointments of Nicolas Champion as VP of Business Development, Tom Casazza as Business Development Manager, and Jason Osterman as Senior Project Manager.

Product of the Week

Luminex: GigaCore 10t-IP Rugged 10Gb Ethernet Switch

The Luminex GigaCore 10t-IP is a robust 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch engineered for professional touring applications in lighting, audio, and video. Its IP65-rated enclosure for -4°F - 140°F (-20°C - +60°C) and connectors ensure reliable performance in harsh outdoor environments, including extreme temperatures, moisture, and dust.

Video of the Week

Lighting Designer George Gountas is Pedro #5

Fresh off his win at the Pedro Pascal look-alike contest, The Daily Show’s own Lighting Designer George Gountas tells Jon Stewart what it’s like going from lighting designer to New York City celebrity.

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