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‘Kaj’ den Daas Joins Lighting Science Group Board

‘Kaj’ den Daas Joins Lighting Science Group Board

SATELLITE BEACH FL – Lighting industry veteran K.R. ‘Kaj’ den Daas is joining the board of directors of the Lighting Science Group (LSCG), one of North America’s largest LED bulb manufacturers. den Daas has taken on a multitude of roles in the industry including many titles with Philips Lighting dating back to 1977. In 2010 he became owner of a consulting firm offering strategic advice to electrical industry clients. He holds a number of board positions with LED and other lighting related developers.

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Palm Expo 2012 Set for May 24-27 in Beijing

BEIJING, China — Palm Expo 2012 is set to take place from May 24-27 at the China International Exhibition Centre (CIEC) here, with more than 1,700 exhibiting companies and brands from 35 countries featured within 110,000 square meters (nearly 1.2 million square feet). The 2012 event marks the 21st time the exhibition has been staged.

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Rose Brand & Fan Choice Awards

Rose Brand Sets Up Design Awards Contest

SECAUCUS, NJ – Inspired by their involvement with the creation of the 2012 Academy Award main stage drapery, Rose Brand has developed its own awards program: the Rose Brand & Fan Choice Awards. Nominations are now open in the categories of scenic/set design and event environment design in this social media-based contest.

 

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An Appointment with the Wicker Man

Chroma-Qs Light Up National Theatre of Scotland

GLASGOW, Scotland – The National Theatre of Scotland received a grant to replace their existing cyc lights with energy-efficient LED versions, choosing  seven Chroma-Q Color Force 48” / 1.2m LED battens. The fixtures are providing their wash lighting effects for various stage productions, including “Knives in Hens” and “An Appointment with the Wicker Man.”

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Il Divo

XL Video Engages in Wicked Game with Il Divo

LONDON – XL Video is supplying a complete video package for Il Divo’s current Wicked Game world tour, which is on its first U.K./European leg. The production design encompasses three curved over-stage screens – a concept of Il Divo’s artistic director, Brian Burke. Central to the concept is that the screens should appear to be floating in the air, with minimal or no rigging visible.

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Forman & Associates Represents Altman Lighting

SHERMAN OAKS, CA – Altman Stage Lighting has appointed Forman & Associates as their new rep for the greater Los Angeles market as they introduce their enhanced range of LED luminaires and their Super Track product.  Forman & Associates has been part of the Los Angeles entertainment market place for more than 30 years with expertise in stage, studio and architectural lighting and control systems.

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Creative Stage Lighting Celebrates 35 Years

NORTH CREEK, NY – Creative Stage Lighting celebrates its 35th year in business. George B. Studnicky III started the company in Mount Arlington, NJ as a production source and retailer of lighting and theatrical products. At its current location in North Creek, NY, the company is a leading wholesale distributor, manufacturer, rental source and lighting production house in the stage and entertainment lighting industry, with plans to expand further.

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Once, lit by Natasha Katz, one of two Tony noms for the LD. Photo by Joan Marcus

Natasha Katz, Other LDs, Scenic Designers Nominated for Tony Awards

NEW YORK — No single lighting or scenic designer is likely to dominate the 2012 Tony Awards the way Adele did with the Grammys this year, but there is a double-nominee: Natasha Katz, nominated as LD for both Once (pictured here) and Follies. Other nominees for best lighting design of a musical include Christopher Akerlind, for The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, and Hugh Vanstone, for Ghost, the Musical.

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