NAMM Announces Eight New Board Members
The annual meeting of members convened on the first day of The NAMM Show, the largest global gathering of the music industry, and officially NAMM… Read More »NAMM Announces Eight New Board Members
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Altman Hires Joe Cervone as Manager of Sales Support Services
Altman Lighting has hired Joe Cervone as the new Manager of Sales Support Services. With nearly 40 years in the industry, Cervone will call upon all of his past experience in numerous roles with multiple companies to support all of the sales services at Altman, including marketing, sales management, quotes, and regional management. He will coordinate with other department heads on everything that impacts sales, from engineering to product development. Cervone will also work with the regional sales managers on their sales efforts, advising on availability of materials and products in the factory.Read More »Altman Hires Joe Cervone as Manager of Sales Support Services
ETC and a Tale of Two Orchestral Venues
You might be excused for thinking that there are few challenges to lighting an orchestra. You would be wrong, according to veteran Lighting Designer Chris Shick. “Orchestral musicians are extremely sensitive – you have to strike the right balance so they can read their music, see the conductor, and not be blinded by front light.” When it was time for his long-time client the Cleveland Orchestra to update their lighting he reached for ETC thanks to their balance of power and artistry.Read More »ETC and a Tale of Two Orchestral Venues
Treatment Studio Named Media Content Creator of the Year at The 2024 Parnelli Awards For ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere’
London-based creative agency Treatment Studio has been awarded Media Content Creator of the Year at the 2024 Parnelli Awards for U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere. The 22nd annual Parnelli Awards took place at the Anaheim Convention Center on January 26 during NAMM 2024, recognizing those who demonstrated outstanding work in their fields.Read More »Treatment Studio Named Media Content Creator of the Year at The 2024 Parnelli Awards For ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere’
Vectorworks, Inc. Announces New Zealand Expansion
In a continued commitment to provide customers with the highest standard of service and support, global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. is excited to announce a new, direct presence in New Zealand. Previously overseen by Megabits, the New Zealand distributor of Vectorworks software, all New Zealand operations will now be managed by the New Zealand-based staff of Vectorworks, backed by the company’s regional office in Australia. The local team, headed by Sales Operations Specialist Kim Cooper and Product Specialist Zac Haumaha, brings their expertise and years of experience supporting Vectorworks users in New Zealand, guaranteeing the highest level of customer service.Read More »Vectorworks, Inc. Announces New Zealand Expansion
Lex Products Welcomes Jim Binch as New CEO
Lex Products has announced that James (Jim) Binch has been appointed Chief Executive Officer following an extensive search to lead the company into the next stage of growth. Binch succeeds the previous Co-CEOs, Bob Luther (founder of Lex Products), and Nate Lowery, in this exciting role that oversees the strategic roadmap and all three operating locations (Shelton, CT; Davie, FL; Pacoima, CA). Luther and Lowery move into Board positions.Read More »Lex Products Welcomes Jim Binch as New CEO
London’s Roundhouse Rounds off All Robe Moving Light Rig with new ESPRITES
London’s famous Roundhouse concert and performing arts venue in Camden now has an all Robe moving light rig with a recent investment in 20 ESPRITE luminaires, fitted with the HP (High Performance) LED engine for the highest output and strongest colors. The order was overseen for Robe UK by Curtis Lewis, their business development manager for the London area. These fixtures join 82 existing Robe moving lights at the venue – 42 LEDBeam 100s, 16 DLF Washes, 6 DLX Spots and 6 LEDWash 600s – with the ESPRITES now the primary house rig spot fixtures, and available to all incoming productions. Roundhouse Head of Lighting Steve Royle explained that the new ESPRITES are part of a major technical update and an ongoing sustainability drive to make the Roundhouse as energy efficient as possible.Read More »London’s Roundhouse Rounds off All Robe Moving Light Rig with new ESPRITES
Circus Knie Creates Magic with CHAUVET Professional
A circus is magic. How else to explain how, in a single afternoon, it can turn even the most serious adult into a child, eyes wide open with wonder, marveling at acts that turn reality on its head. Circus Knie, one of Europe’s oldest and among the world’s most famous circuses has been turning out such moments for over a century. Its just-concluded 2023 season was no exception, as it featured breathtaking acts from dancing horses to motorcycles spinning around in a sphere at high speeds whilst parallel to the ground.Read More »Circus Knie Creates Magic with CHAUVET Professional
Bandit Lites Gathers for Annual General Meeting
Bandit Lites recently held its Annual General Meeting to launch 2024, celebrating the previous year’s accomplishments and revealing the company’s new goals and updates. Following a wildly successful 55th year, Bandit Chair Michael T. Strickland offered remarks and insight on Bandit’s successes and its continuing goals in the New Year.Read More »Bandit Lites Gathers for Annual General Meeting
ISE 2024 Opens; Show Set for Jan. 30-Feb. 2
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 is now open and set to run for a four-day span from Jan. 30 through Feb. 2, 2024. Along with the largest show floor ever for this milestone 20th anniversary edition of the event, the exhibition is promising the most comprehensive content program to date, with nine conferences covering a wide range of topics critical to the AV and systems integration industry.Read More »ISE 2024 Opens; Show Set for Jan. 30-Feb. 2
You Don’t Need a Backup Plan…You Need TEN!
Michael Brammer, son of Parnelli Lifetime Achievement Award winner Jim Brammer, stepped up to the podium on January 26 to present the plaque to his dad. After some private plane piloting and skydiving jokes, Michael quickly disabused the crowd of the notion that his dad is the kind of guy who ever takes on big risks with a backup plan. “He’ll have TEN backup plans,” Michael said, a truth reflected in the panoply of companies now under the Concert Stuff Group (CSG) umbrella, including Special Event Services (SES) and many others.
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The 22nd Annual Parnelli Award Winners Presented at Sold-out Event
The 22nd annual Parnelli Awards welcomed the live entertainment production industry to the sold out dinner event which took place at the Anaheim Convention Center on Friday, January 26 during NAMM 2024 . There was an array of creatives, technicians, as well as manufacturers, vendors, and rental houses present to honor the backstage professionals who worked on some of the biggest concert tours and live events during the past year. This year’s list of nominees were a diverse industry cross section from early career through to time tested veterans, with many of this year’s biggest tours and events represented – Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Luke Combs, P!nk, and U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere.Read More »The 22nd Annual Parnelli Award Winners Presented at Sold-out Event