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Warren Haynes Annual Xmas Jam Electrifies with Preston Hoffman and Bandit Lites

Warren Haynes Annual Xmas Jam Electrifies with Preston Hoffman and Bandit Lites

The Warren Haynes Presents Christmas Jam returned for its 32nd year, partnering with the Asheville area Habitat for Humanity and BeLoved Asheville. Bandit Lites provided the lighting system for the Dec 9th showcase which featured a line up including Slash and Myles Kennedy, Billy F Gibbons, Gov’t Mule, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening, Clutch, and Karina Rykman. The winter spectacular began in 1988 and has raised more than 2.8 million dollars over the years, helping those in the area who have been unable to be homeowners due to financial setbacks. “To take something as simple as playing music, which we all love to do, and turn it into building houses, it’s an opportunity that I can’t be more thankful for,” Haynes told area news.Read More »Warren Haynes Annual Xmas Jam Electrifies with Preston Hoffman and Bandit Lites

Inner Circle Distribution Announces Claypaky Sharpy X-Frame Investment by LA’s Illumination Dynamics

Illumination Dynamics, a leading rental and services provider of automated and conventional lighting for the motion picture, television, special events markets, proudly announces the acquisition of the state-of the-art Claypaky SHARPY X-FRAME from Inner Circle Distribution. The purchase of the Claypaky Sharpy X-FRAME marks a significant enhancement to Illumination Dynamics’ robust inventory, further solidifying its commitment to delivering unparalleled lighting experiences for diverse productions.Read More »Inner Circle Distribution Announces Claypaky Sharpy X-Frame Investment by LA’s Illumination Dynamics

OneDot Lights Jonathan Roy Life Distortions Tour with CHAUVET Professional

Life sometimes has a way of pulling us into unexpected places. We may find ourselves on one course, when suddenly, the winds of fate or circumstance carry us in a new direction. How well this change works out for us often depends on how honestly and authentically we embrace it. Read More »OneDot Lights Jonathan Roy Life Distortions Tour with CHAUVET Professional

RentalPoint Updates RentalPoint3 Software

RentalPoint Software has just released a new feature in its software that allows clients a way to generate new sales leads from their website, simply by adding a link to it. This new link goes to an online form which prompts for a general outline of the event such as the general type of equipment they require, the event name and date, room size and other details plus the contact details of the person enquiring.Read More »RentalPoint Updates RentalPoint3 Software

The 2023 Creative Arts Emmy Honorees

The 75th annual Creative Arts Emmy Awards were held on January 6 and 7, 2024. They had been originally scheduled for September 2023, but were postponed due to Hollywood labor disputes. The ceremonies, honoring the artists and craftspeople behind the technical achievement were held at the Peacock Theater (formerly, the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA. Highlights from the events were shown on FXX on Saturday, January 13 and now available to stream on Hulu.

Here are the honorees for Lighting Design, Art Direction, Special Visual Effects, Costume Design, and Makeup. Read More »The 2023 Creative Arts Emmy Honorees

ETC Introduces High End Systems Ministar

ETC introduces the High End Systems Ministar, a game-changer in its automated lighting product line. Ministar brings  versatility and performance at an affordable price point; with a compact footprint, punchy output, and a professional feature set, Ministar fits the spec and budget for small to medium-sized venues. Here’s a video overview of the Ministar from ETC:

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Soweto Theatre Invests in Robe ESPRITES

The colorful, funky, eye-catching architecture of the Soweto Theatre stands at the center of Jabulani, an area fast developing into a bustling future CBD. For the last 10 years, the venue, designed by Afritects, has provided a buzzing performing arts hub and forum for creative expression reaching into the heart of the local community. In 2023, the lighting department, headed by Nkululeko Mazibuko, received 12 new Robe ESPRITE moving lights as part of a technical upgrade which was coordinated by the venue’s technical manager, Lebugang Andrew Mnisi. The lights were delivered by Robe’s South African distributor, DWR, and join the original Robe LEDWash 300 and 600E Spot moving lights that have been working hard in the theatre since it opened in 2012, together with the LEDBeam 150s that were purchased in 2019.Read More »Soweto Theatre Invests in Robe ESPRITES

Defying Gravity with P!nk’s Production Design

P!nk’s songs have always had an edge, but her shows never get too dark. “A part of the whole ethos of the ‘Summer Carnival’ is to keep it light, keep it fun,” says Baz Halpin, CEO & Founder of Silent House, who served as Creative Director and Producer for the ongoing tour. Bright colors and silliness aren’t the only aspects of P!nk’s shows, the artist also defies gravity. Along with the artist’s aerial skills, she has been performing her hit, “Trustfall”, with a mesmerizing act involving staircases and trampoline artists. Halpin discussed the development of the trampoline/staircase structure in the Dec. 2023 issue of PLSN.

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City Theatrical Launches Three Beam Control Accessories for Martin MAC One

New lighting accessories from City Theatrical, including the Martin MAC One Top Hat (P/N 2812) (Left), Martin MAC One Concentric Ring (P/N 2810) (Center), and the Martin MAC One Hexcel Louvers (P/N 2811) (Right)

City Theatrical now offers three standard beam control accessories designed to fit Martin Lighting’s MAC One, which include the MAC One Top Hat, MAC One Concentric Ring, and MAC One Hexcel Louver. These three beam control accessories were developed based on City Theatrical’s understanding of the unique accessory needs of lighting professionals, and the high demand for this moving light fixture in the market. Each new Martin MAC One beam control product offers control of stray beams and light spill.Read More »City Theatrical Launches Three Beam Control Accessories for Martin MAC One

ROE Visual Set to Showcase State-of-the-Art LED Solutions at ISE

ROE Visual announces its participation in the upcoming Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) exhibition in Barcelona. ROE Visual is set to make waves at the event with the launch of its latest LED innovation, Coral, and an impressive showcase of LED solutions tailored for the AV integration and live events market. ISE, renowned as the world’s leading audiovisual expo, brings together technology innovators and solutions providers from around the globe and is set to take center stage from January 30 to February 2. This 20th edition of the ISE show promises to be exciting, showcasing the globe’s foremost technology innovators and solution providers. ROE Visual, Hall3 C700.Read More »ROE Visual Set to Showcase State-of-the-Art LED Solutions at ISE