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PixelFLEX Panels Attract Passersby to Novartis Booth at AHA Trade Event

PixelFLEX panels drew attendees to the Novartis booth within Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

PixelFLEX Panels Attract Passersby to Novartis Booth at AHA Trade Event

NEW ORLEANS – Attracting nearly 18,000 attendees from more than 100 countries, the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions is the premier opportunity for medical professionals to come together to share ideas. As a leader in the global healthcare field, Switzerland-based Novartis was looking to make a dynamic statement at the event through a colorful digital media and interactive trade show display. Wanting LED video to play a prominent role in the booth design, Novartis turned to Milan-based WorldWide Events and Vancouver-based Xibita.

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USITT and BTS

The LRLR Raffle and the BTS Boutique Benefit Behind the Scenes at USITT

ST. LOUIS, MO — The Long Reach Long Riders and Behind the Scenes will host their annual fundraising raffle at the USITT Conference March 9-11 in St. Louis, MO. This year’s raffle will celebrate the 14th Anniversary of the Long Reach Long Riders annual charity motorcycle ride. The Riders have raised well over half a million dollars for charity in their years of touring some of the country’s most beautiful areas.

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Aca Lukas Slovenia’s Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre

Balkan Tour Bolstered By Versatile Chauvet Professional Rig

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia – Aca Lukas’ unique blend of rock-fused Balkan folk music has garnered the Serbian artist a loyal following. The popular singer’s diverse musical talents were on full display recently at Slovenia’s Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre, where he played two and a half hours of hits. Accenting the colorful performance chord for melodious chord, was a vivid multi-faceted light show created by Mario Curkovic, using a collection of CHAUVET Professional Rogue and Maverick fixtures supplied by Akustika Bahun.

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Bad Uncles (Böhse Onkelz) Tour Rig Includes Claypaky Scenius Profiles

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FRANKFURT, Germany – More than 100 Claypaky Scenius Profile luminaires accompanied German hard-rock legends Bad Uncles on a winter tour of their homeland in support of their first new album in ten years ‘Memento’, with longstanding production designer Jerry Appelt selecting the innovative fixtures to create spectacular, multi-layered lighting looks. Appelt has worked with Bad Uncles since 2002. As a result, he is accustomed to creating the high production values the band desires.

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Robe Finds Shelter with Porter Robinson & Madeon

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USA – Ben Coker, lighting designer for Porter Robinson and Madeon’s co-headlining ‘Shelter’ theatre tour, has just finished an extensive 34 date run in the U.S, with Robe BMFL Spots and WashBeams and Pointes prominent on the rig. The decision to play  theatres has been hugely successful. The show took on the feel of a concert with individual songs / breaks in between, live vocals much of the time and a selection of live instruments introduced and played throughout the set … from electric pianos to percussion.

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Benny Collins

In Memoriam: Benny Collins, 68

MILL VALLEY, CA — Benny Collins, production and tour manager and 2014 recipient of the Parnelli Lifetime Achievement Award, died Jan. 27. He was 68. The long list of acts and artists he worked with include Journey, David Bowie, Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Lionel Richie and U2.

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Danish Band Superloader Uses Martin Creative Video Panels to Stunning Effect in New “City Light” Single

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AARHUS, DENMARK—An array of creative video panels from Martin by HARMAN provide a visually dazzling backdrop for Danish rock band Superloader’s video for the song “City Light.” Award-winning Croatian cinematographer, Vedran Rapo, who is well-versed in capturing the full potential of lighting fixtures on camera, deployed Martin by HARMAN solutions because of seamless integration between video, lighting and control products.

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The new Wonderama, lit with Solaris Mozarts

‘Wonderama’ Returns to TV, Lit with Solaris Mozarts

LOS ANGELES – Wonderama, a revival of the popular ‘60s kids variety show, rolled out this month on Tribune Broadcasting’s cable network, with a set featuring Solaris Mozart LED fixtures.  Hosted by David Osmond (of the well-known Osmond family), 13 weekly episodes are in the can with 30 more scheduled. The show was lit by LD Herrick Goldman of HG Lighting Design Inc., New York.

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IAFE's 2016 meeting took place at the Paris resort in Las Vegas

International Association of Fairs and Expositions Aided by Freestyle Productions

LAS VEGAS – The International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) held its annual meeting in late November at the Paris Resort in Las Vegas. The convention theme focused on creating and moving forward with Revolution/Evolution in the fair industry.  The convention’s overall general session technology was designed by Dale Kivimaki of Freestyle Productions out of Minneapolis. Freestyle teamed up with in-House provider Encore to provide projection and LED screens along with Martin MAC 700 movers and Coemar Parlites for uplighting accents to light up the stage and the room for the attendees.

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