Get the crowd pumping with Elation’s new PULSE BAR. Joining the PULSE PANEL and PULSE PANEL FX in Elation’s new PULSE line of high-impact lights, the PULSE BAR is a highly impactful strobe and visual effect bar that injects dynamism and spark into any performance.
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Lighting Designer Ben Cracknell, lighting the Olivier Awards for his 11th year, chose 78 Ayrton Perseo Profile fixtures, provided by White Light, as his work horse fixtures. He wanted to modernize and unify under one fixture type his previously mixed rig, so he took advantage of White Light’s generous stock of Perseo Profiles, having enjoyed using them on previous designs.
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The numbers speak for themselves. Over 5,700 kilometers traveled, 14 cities visited, 500 visitors participating, and 222 very large mouthwatering pizzas ordered. They paint an impressive picture of the 2024 LTT Free Lighting Workshops. As remarkable as they are, however, these figures tell only part of the story. Of more lasting value are the knowledge gained, connections formed, and new horizons explored at this series of dynamic events.
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Lighting Designer Andre Beekmans from design studio The Art of Light buckled up for some hardcore techno rave action with legendary band Scooter on their “Thirty Rough & Dirty” tour celebrating 30 years of success, innovation, energy and larging it at the cutting edge of dance music.
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American guitarist and singer/songwriter Gary Clark Jr. is out on his Hyperwave Tour in support of his most recent album, JPEG RAW. Bandit Lites provided the lighting for the North American tour. When assembling the scalable lighting system, designers John Adamo and Robert Fuller took inspiration directly from Clark Jr.’s music.
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Many in our industry have heard the legend of Van Halen’s tour rider with the “No Brown M&Ms”. Some know it well and know its origins, but many do not. In this video David “Diamond Dave” Lee Roth explains the origin of this rider clause and how it was used to catch promoters who didn’t read the band’s tour riders and to ensure production safety needs were meet. We thank Parnelli Award-winning Lighting Designer, Rob Koenig for digging up this insightful video.
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For USITT25, set for Columbus, OH from March 5-8, 2025, USITT wants to spark vibrant dialog among practitioners, educators, and students by offering a wide variety of panels, masterclasses, and more. They are now calling upon designers, technicians, creatives, industry powerhouses, and innovators to submit educational session proposals for presentation. The deadline to submit is July 15, 2024.
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In 2024, rockers 311 celebrate 34 years at the cutting edge of underground cool as one of America’s most acclaimed and popular indie bands with a massive cult following, a phenom celebrated biennially with a ‘311 Day’ two-night concert event. Designer Bobby Grey of Notan Creative, seized the opportunity to spec nearly 200 Robe moving lights for his rig.
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Lighting Designer Tom Kenny utilized Elation lighting for both the indoor and outdoor stages at the 2024 CMT Music Awards earlier this spring. The lighting package, supplied by 4Wall, included PROTEUS EXCALIBUR, ARTISTE MONDRIAN, and DARTZ 360 luminaires, among other fixtures. Broadcast live from the Moody Center on the University of Texas campus in Austin, performances took place inside and on an outdoor stage in front of the iconic University of Texas Tower. Lighting direction for the indoor show was by Felix Peralta, David “Fuji” Convertino, and Michelle Griesmer, with Han Henze and Matt Piercy handling lighting direction on the outdoor stage. Production design was by Anne Brahic, her 15th year working the awards show.Read More »Tom Kenny Uses Elation Indoors and Out at 2024 CMT Music Awards
The frequent transportation and assembly of rental LED displays often lead to damage and increased maintenance costs, posing challenges for rental clients. Unilumin’s rental solutions address these issues with its innovative U-shield technology.
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The Stage Managers’ Association has announced its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management. The 2024 honorees are Lloyd Davis, Jr., Ed De Shae, and Denise Yaney. In addition, the SMA will honor Mary Hunter with The Founders Award and this year’s Special Recognition Award will shine the spotlight on David J. McGraw and The Stage Manager Survey.
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The architectural design of the Insomniac Events Electric Daisy Festival’s bassPOD stage is impressive by any measure. But there is more than size to this stunning structure designed by STUFISH Entertainment Architects. With its shapes and forms extending in every direction, and at multiple levels, it presents a labyrinth of possibilities. Erik Mahowald, of Bending Lite Productions, was tasked with making it come alive and accenting all its compelling power with light.
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