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SJ Grevett Energized M-Shaped MOBO Awards Rig With CHAUVET Professional and DMX Productions

SJ Grevett Energized M-Shaped MOBO Awards Rig With CHAUVET Professional and DMX Productions

Stuck smack in the middle of the alphabet, the letter “M” has a bit of an identity crisis. Being the 13th letter, it’s sometimes associated with bad luck. Palm readers say it portends danger when it’s formed by the lines in your writing hand. On the other hand, though, it’s also a sign of wealth, being used as a symbol for money; not to mention that marketers regard it as one of the most visually pleasing letters, the only one in the alphabet to have a candy (M&M) named after it.Read More »SJ Grevett Energized M-Shaped MOBO Awards Rig With CHAUVET Professional and DMX Productions

The ‘Snow Queen’ a Ballet on Ice Designed by Mikki Kunttu

 

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The Snow Queen premiered at the Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland, a unique ice ballet extravaganza produced by the Tampere Hall & Kantelinen Company, which is as edgy as it is elegant and exciting. The brainchild of Melissa A. Thompson who has worked as a creative lead for Cirque du Soleil, set, lighting and projection designer Mikki Kunttu, costume designer Erika Turunen, director / choreographer Reija Wäre, composer Tuomas Kantelinen, and a talented creative team was involved in the delivery and imagineering of this epic production.Read More »The ‘Snow Queen’ a Ballet on Ice Designed by Mikki Kunttu

RF Shows and Powerproductions Evoke Industrial Mood at Rotterdam Rave With CHAUVET Professional

With their high walls and long cavernous spaces, the sturdy buildings were ideal for constructing ships and submarines. It was a function they fulfilled proudly for over 90 years during the last century. Today, the clang of hammers and buzz of milling machines can no longer be heard at the ‘Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij’ (RDM Grounds), but the site still resonates with powerful, soul- shaking sounds as the home of the Rotterdam Rave festivals.Read More »RF Shows and Powerproductions Evoke Industrial Mood at Rotterdam Rave With CHAUVET Professional

Actors’ Equity Association Issues Request For Proposal For Name Change And Rebranding Process

Actors’ Equity Association, the national union representing more than 51,000 professional stage managers and actors working in live theatre, recently issued a request for proposal (RFP) to guide stakeholders through a process of determining a potential new name for the union, as well as for implementing a possible name change and rebranding. The goal of a name change is to create an identity for the union inclusive of all its members, which includes not only actors but also stage managers as well as other kinds of performers.Read More »Actors’ Equity Association Issues Request For Proposal For Name Change And Rebranding Process

LPS Production Invests in IP65 Rated Ayrton Perseo Beams for Peace of Mind in South Florida

LPS Production in Miami Lakes, FL has invested in more than 60 Ayrton Perseo Beam fixtures—compact, waterproof multi-function beam effect LED luminaires. LPS offers a full range of live show and event production services, professional-grade equipment rentals, the latest in event technologies and a dedicated team experienced in some of the most demanding production environments. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America.Read More »LPS Production Invests in IP65 Rated Ayrton Perseo Beams for Peace of Mind in South Florida

PIXERA Provides Pixel-Perfect Production Power for Nelson Mandela Musical

A scene from Mandela, a musical about the life of Nelson Mandela at London’s Young Vic theatre. Photo Credit: Akhila Krishnan, Projection and Video Designer

AV Stumpfl’s award-winning media server platform, PIXERA, supplied the video backbone for Mandela, a musical about the life of Nelson Mandela which recently finished its run at London’s Young Vic theatre.Read More »PIXERA Provides Pixel-Perfect Production Power for Nelson Mandela Musical

High Resolution Engineering (HRE) Invests in disguise vx 4+ Media Servers for Rental Inventory

Phoenix-based High Resolution Engineering (HRE) has added disguise vx 4+ media servers to its equipment rental inventory. The purchase marks the first disguise acquisition by HRE, which also offers rentals of the Christie Spyder X80 video processor and Lightware and Dexon routers.Read More »High Resolution Engineering (HRE) Invests in disguise vx 4+ Media Servers for Rental Inventory

Bandit Lites Rolls Out New Updated Website

Bandit Lites announces the complete overhaul of its website, www.BanditLites.com. Bandit’s team sought to revamp the online experience for both current and potential clients as well as its team members. With a robust social media following and engaged online community, the web team focused on redesigning the main website, seeking to build a space that would showcase the company’s continued dedication to both progress and excellence.Read More »Bandit Lites Rolls Out New Updated Website

In Memoriam: Carl Tovey, 61

Carl Terence Tovey, Stage Manager for Jay-Z and other top acts, died Feb. 3, 2023 at his home in St. Augustine, FL. He was 61.

Born in Trehafod, Wales, Tovey was remembered for his devotion to his family along with his impressive career. Tovey is survived by his wife Elena “Kiki” Tovey, a son, a sister, two brothers and other family members living in the U.S., Belgium and Wales.Read More »In Memoriam: Carl Tovey, 61

GLP Reports Unprecedented Success at ISE 2023

The growing importance of ISE following the expo’s move to Barcelona was illustrated by the enormous attendance at this year’s trade fair. With the show having mushroomed since its origins in pure AV to embrace show technology in all its forms, GLP was one company that responded positively to the evident interest in the lighting segment. This year the show hosted a total of 58,107 visitors – well above forecast and 33% higher than in May 2022.Read More »GLP Reports Unprecedented Success at ISE 2023

Clifford Michael Spulock Reflects Kol Esperanza’s Voices of Hope with CHAUVET Professional

“Hope spreads the seeds of beauty,” or so an ancient adage goes. The words are an apt metaphor for a recent concert by Kol Esperanza at the Spanish River Church located in Boca Raton, FL. The name of this Israeli trio of tenors translates into “voices of hope;” and hope did indeed resonate throughout the venue as the trio, joined by guest artists, and backed by an orchestra, performed a far-reaching variety of songs, ranging from Disney medleys to Jewish folk classics, and Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”. Bringing added beauty to this uplifting performance was a Clifford Michael Spulock lighting design that reflected the spirit of each song with an elegantly balanced mix of colors.Read More »Clifford Michael Spulock Reflects Kol Esperanza’s Voices of Hope with CHAUVET Professional