Auerbach Glasow French Honored with IALD Award of Merit

SAN FRANCISCO — Auerbach Glasow French has been acknowledged by the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) with an Award of Merit in the Monumental Structures/Public Spaces category for their work on the renovation of the Salon Doré from the Hôtel de La Trémoille at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor.  The IALD awards program recognizes excellence in lighting design; this project was selected from among 206 entries.

SAN FRANCISCO – Following a successful reunion tour, Faith No More took a hiatus before returning with news of their first album in 18 years entitled Sol Invictus. The album is slated for a May 19 release date, and to prepare fans, the alternative metal band is embarking on a sold out North American tour with lighting provided by Bandit Lites.

AARHUS, Denmark — In response to overwhelming demand for the hybrid lighting fixture, Harman’s Martin Professional has announced increased production for the MAC Viper AirFX.

U.K. – The 2015 Knight of Illumination Awards (KOI) has announced that it has added a new award in the Concert Touring and Events category.

CHICAGO, IL — Queen’s band members have worked with several vocalists since the death of front man Freddie Mercury in 1991. On the most recent world tour, original band members Roger Taylor and Brian May recruited American Idol’s Adam Lambert, whose flashy onstage presence was complemented by 97 HARMAN Martin Professional MAC Viper AirFX lighting fixtures.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Chris Maguire, LD for the unique cello duo, 2Cellos, included Elation Professional lighting fixtures in the floor package for the duo’s U.S. tour. It includes Elation Platinum Beam 5R Extremes, Platinum Spot 5R Pro’s and Cuepix Panels along with other lighting, all supplied by Toucan Productions. Toucan Productions is providing the gear.