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Robe Sets Sail Again with Caravan Stage Company

Robe with the Caravan Stage Company

Robe Sets Sail Again with Caravan Stage Company

CZECH REPUBLIC – Robe continues its support of innovative performance as a major technical sponsor of the Caravan Stage Society Inc., which presents theatre shows aboard its 30-meter tall ship theatre, the Amara Zee. A diverse selection of international actors, musicians, artists and technicians work aboard the Amara Zee (the ‘Caravan’). Performances are staged on the decks and in the rigging of the ship, delighting audiences on the shore or river bank with their vibrant productions as the vessel tours the coastlines of Europe and North America.

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David Ravnkilde

Harman’s Martin Appoints David Ravnkilde to Marketing Director

AARHUS, Denmark — Harman Professional has promoted company veteran, David Ravnkilde, to director of marketing of its Lighting Strategic Business Unit (SBU), Martin Professional.  Effective immediately, Ravnkilde will assume responsibility for all product marketing and marketing communications and will report directly to Lars Dige Knudsen, vice president and general manager of Martin Professional.  Ravnkilde joined Martin in 2004 and has held successively more senior management positions in product management and marketing.

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Foster the People at the Firefly Music Festival.

Firefly Festival Grows with Bandit Lites

DOVER, DE– Bandit Lites continues its summer of festivals with The Firefly Music Festival, where more than 60,000 people came out to the 87 acre field known as “The Woodlands,” part of the Dover NASCAR Speedway complex. The three day event began on June 21, where acts such Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Vampire Weekend, Public Enemy, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Foster the People wowed the audience.

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PixelFLEX Light Rigid 8

PixelFlex Light Rigid 8 LED Video Screen

NASHVILLE —PixelFlex is introducing its Light Rigid 8 (LR-8), targeted for permanent outdoor installations and touring applications. The LR-8 offers a bright, crisp picture that is rated for complete outdoor use and features a thin construction, which makes it easy to assemble, disassemble and store.

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Robbie Williams.

XL Video Tours with Robbie Williams

LONDON – XL Video continues its long association with singer Robbie Williams, supplying more than 46,000 Barco FLX-24 pixels, HD camera system, d3 control, IMAG screens and crew to the “Take The Crown” stadium tour. Stefaan ‘Smasher’ Desmedt is crafting the camera mix. The stage set, which includes a back wall video screen and a huge video mapped scenic piece of Williams’ head, is designed by the late Stage Architect Mark Fisher. Artistic Director and LD is Willie Williams and the show’s producer is Lee Lodge.

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Star600 Road Cart

Parasol Systems Star600

COQUITLAM, British Columbia – Parasol Systems introduces its newest innovation, The Star600, a DMX-controlled, circular ring that moves automated  fixtures or other entertainment devices in a circular fashion. The Star600 can have multiple batten bars from 42 inches to 10 feet in diameter.  It offers 30 amps of power for lighting fixtures and is rated for a 600-pound payload.

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An RML project

RML Invests in Robe

KENT, UK – Lighting rental specialist RML has recently made a large investment in Robe moving lights to service its busy ongoing schedule, which includes a wide selection of shows, events and high profile TV series and programs. RML’s diverse clients are involved in all aspects of the entertainment industry and are embrace the latest designs and innovations from all manufacturers. “Keeping our doors open is the key to keeping our finger on the pulse,” says RML’s Operations Manager Steve Wells.

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5 Star Industrial Rack cases

5 Star Industrial Rack Cases

WISBECH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UK – European flightcase manufacturer 5 Star Cases launches its revised range of Industrial Rack products aimed at professional lighting, sound and video applications.  The Industrial Rack range is available in variants of 4U to 20U – in increments of 2U – to offer full flexibility to users and specifiers working in different sectors.

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David Ravnkilde

Martin Names David Ravnkilde Director of Marketing, Steen Matthiesen EMEA Sales Director

AARHUS, Denmark — Harman Professional promoted David Ravnkilde, pictured here, to director of marketing of its Lighting Strategic Business Unit (SBU), Martin Professional. Ravnkilde, who joined Martin in 2004, reports to Lars Dige Knudsen, Martin’s VP and GM. Harman also named Steen Matthiesen as Martin’s sales director, EMEA. Matthiesen, a 14-year Martin veteran, fills the role previously held by Villads Thomsen, who was recently promoted to global sales director.

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