Creative Stage Lighting's newest entry into portable power distribution is Entertainment Power Systems Dura-Power UL-listed power distribution units. The modular systems are designed for industrial uses and touring entertainment productions including lighting, sound, and video.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Sound and Lighting Solutions specified six Chauvet Intimidator Spot 250 moving heads and four COLORdash Quad wash lights for Vibe, a nightclub opened recently by Tim Petrillo of The Restaurant People, which also owns YOLO, an adjacent restaurant in Fort Lauderdale's high-rise business district.
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LONDON – Steven Abbiss, LD for Fatboy Slim, relies upon locally-sourced gear for the British DJ's busy gig schedule, which includes international festivals, headlining gigs and, quite often, visits to two or three different countries on the same weekend.
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BLOOMSBURY, NJ – Nelson Enterprises, or as it's more formally known, Nelson Enterprises Theatrical Supply Co., LLC, is celebrating its 25th year in business. Since it was founded in 1985, the company has grown to become involved in a wide range of theatrical supplies, including lighting, sound, draperies and rigging, and also stock and custom road cases.
Read More »BEIJING, SHENZHEN and SHANGHAI, China – Medialon announced a new exclusive distributorship in China with ProLSI Systems Consulting Co., Ltd., which has locations in Beijing, Shenzhen and Shanghai.
Read More »MANCHESTER, U.K. – The eighth series of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing closed in October with a Halloween theme featuring virtual lightning bolts, ghosts, goblins, and top amateur dancers. LD Mark Kenyon specified Solaris Quasar 15k high-powered strobes to add to the lightning effects.
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NASHVILLE – Bandit Lites reports that business development manager Brent Barrett started working with Lady Antebellum back in 2006, before the country music trio ascended the charts and winners podiums at the ACM, CMT, Teen Choice Awards and CMA Awards.
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LONDON – The 2010 BBC Radio 2 Electric Proms were staged at the Camden Town Roundhouse. Siyan supported the lighting design by Steve Finch and Bryan Leitch with crew and gear, including i-Pix LED fixtures. The three-night weekend event was headlined by Elton John, Robert Plant and Neil Diamond.
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Christie's Mirage Series 3D DLP projector line has expanded with six new models that bring 3D solutions to new markets. The new Christie Mirage M Series 3-chip DLP projectors are compatibile with today's 3D standards to support growing demands for 3D displays for rental/staging and other applications
Read More »NEW YORK – The Class of 2005 ETCP Certified Riggers who passed the inaugural examinations came up for renewal this November, as certification is valid for five years. Two-hundred and seven Rigger-Arena and Rigger-Theatre certifications were awarded and 94 percent of these certifications have been renewed. Those who are in the Class of 2006 ETCP Certified Entertainment Electricians will come up for renewal in October of 2011.
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PETALUMA, CA – Panamax/Furman named Martha Brooke Eastern regional sales manager. LEED certified, Brooke brings a high level of energy management expertise to her new role, in addition to over 10 years of experience in consumer electronics.
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Roland Systems Group's VR-5 is a fully-integrated audio mixer and video switcher with built-in recorder/player for live production and web streaming. It basically combines Roland's audio and video technology into one unit.
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