Macroblock held its 2022 online symposium on November 9. The theme this year was Drive a Whole New World – Metaverse. The Macroblock lecturers went deep into the metaverse from different applications, including VR headsets, smart cockpits, and LED displays. In the presentation, they covered how to realize the metaverse concept and how to deal with those challenges within this area through Macroblock products and technologies. Here’s a video replay of the 2022 Macroblock Symposium:
When Luke Combs finally hit the road again for his What You See is What You Get tour in 2021, he was happy to be back in the spotlight after the collapse of his 2020 tour due to the pandemic. But this time, the spotlight will be a Follow-Me 3D Six system, which is being supplied by Special Event Services (SES) of Mocksville, NC, and Nashville, TN.Read More »Luke Combs’ Tour Spotlights Follow-Me System
Country super star Maren Morris is out on her 2022 Humble Quest Tour with a lighting package provided by Bandit Lites. The 45-date production, named for her most recent album Humble Quest, launched March 8 and continues all the way through Dec. 2. Joining Morris on the tour are supporting acts, Brent Cobb, Ruston Kelly, Joy Oladokun, Natalie Hemby, Lone Bellow, and Brittney Spencer on select dates.Read More »Maren Morris Lights Up the Woods with Bandit Lites
Elation is grateful for the efforts of all those who have made the return of live events possible, and we are excited to be returning to the LDI show to do what we enjoy best—working face to face with industry professionals to successfully realize their lighting projects. We look forward to connecting November 18-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and invite new and existing customers alike to join the Elation team at LDI Booth #1142 for a chat and a look at our newest, premiere product launches.Read More »New Innovations, New Opportunities Await at Elation Booth #1142 at LDI
Stage lighting and rigging specialist Christie Lites has opened a Berlin base to strengthen its Central Europe operations. Located in the north of the city, Christie Lites’s Berlin shop, which is already fully operational, offers valuable local industry expertise and a diverse and well-serviced inventory to the company’s existing network across the USA, Canada, and the UK.Read More »Christie Lites Launches Berlin Shop to Bolster Central European Operations
The seventh Paky Award will be presented to Tony Award-winning Lighting Designer Don Holder by Claypaky CEO Marcus Graser at LDI 2022 on Saturday, November 19 in Las Vegas. Sponsored by Claypaky, the award honors an individual who has made a major contribution to the lighting industry, in terms of design or technology.Read More »Lighting Designer Don Holder to be Honored with the Claypaky-Sponsored Paky Award
From Woodstock to Indiana, from wind to lightning to extreme heat, severe weather is one of the most common and potentially dangerous hazards affecting outdoor events. Conscientious event professionals are expected to include comprehensive weather planning as part of their overall event management plan.
The Event Safety Alliance (ESA)’s Weather Planning for Mass Gatherings Workshop (formerly the “Severe Weather Summit”) is a practical workshop that joins meteorological science and event operations to help event and venue professionals address increasingly volatile weather conditions. This year’s program is delivered in partnership with DTN and the University of Texas at Austin on January 4-5, 2023. Read More »ESA: Weather Planning for Mass Gatherings Workshop, Jan. 4-5, 2023 in Austin, TX
On October 24th, 2022, the Lee clan gathered with hundreds of his extended family of friends, colleagues, and students, as well as members of the theater community (both in person and virtually) to celebrate the life and work of Ming Cho Lee. They shared memories, told tall tales, and reflected on Ming’s life in the theater, in the classroom, and in the studio. The event was held at the Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. Here is a video replay of the full event: