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The Forum is Reborn

Schematic showing interior of the new L.A. Forum, full configuration

The Forum is Reborn

INGLEWOOD, CA – The L.A. Forum, also known simply as The Forum, is reopening in a big way Jan. 15 after a $100 million remodeling project – with the kickoff show for the “History of the Eagles” tour, capped off with the world’s biggest record rotating on the roof.  Along with hundreds of concerts, the storied venue has hosted NBA championships, Summer Olympics basketball and numerous movie shoots. It was acquired by the Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) in 2012, bringing the venue full circle in a way – it was designed by architect Charles Luckman, who also did Madison Square Garden.

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Burst Expands Detroit HQ facility

Burst Sound & Lighting Expands Detroit Facilities

DETROIT — Burst Audio Systems has relocated and expanded its North American headquarters here to accommodate the company’s growing inventory and staff. Their new location has a 12,000 square foot warehouse along with a video conferencing room, a full kitchen, multiple offices, a overnight break room and a retail supply area.

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Five Lakes Marketing Expands, Hires Industry Veteran Ed Cheeseman

WHITE LAKE, MI – Five Lakes Marketing, an independent sales representative firm covering a growing portion of the U.S. Midwest, announced that it had hired industry veteran Ed Cheeseman. Cheeseman, who brings more than 15 years of industry experience to Five Lakes Marketing, comes to the firm from his previous post with German Light Products (GLP). Prior to GLP, Cheeseman worked on behalf of Littlite and Leprecon.

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PixelFlex FLEXCurve LED Video Screen

PixelFlex FLEXCurve LED Video Screen

PixelFLEX’s FLEXCurve, available in 8mm, 9mm and 12mm, promises simplified set up and a unique design while holding to the same standards as the company’s existing LED video curtain panels, which have been used to support performances by Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line and Thompson Square, among other artists.

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Bolshoy Ice Dome

Chainmaster Gear Handling Heavy Lifting at Winter Olympics Venues

SOCHI, Russia — Several venues to be used Feb. 7-23 for the 2014 Winter Olympics have been equipped with hoists made by Chainmaster. Among the largest: the Bolshoy Ice Dome (pictured here) and the Iceberg Skating Palace, each of which can accommodate 12,000 spectators. Chainmaster, based in Eilenburg, Germany, has been active in Russia and its neighboring countries since 1998. The company opened its Chainmaster Consulting Office Russia in 2004.

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Impact NYE Concert Rig Includes Chauvet Professional Gear

Impact NYE Concert Rig Includes Chauvet Professional Gear

NASHVILLE, TN — For the five-hour Impact New Year’s Eve concert, which took place at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena and featured a lineup of well-known faith-based artists, LD Mark Carver included 8 Legend 230SR Beams from Chauvet Professional in the rig. The event was also featured at churches and youth centers as a streaming broadcast.

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a 70-minute set for a special New Year’s Eve VIP Party that MGM Grand staged for high-rolling guests Dec. 31. Photo by Carrie Fedewa/Amazing Industries.

Robe Rocks New Year in Las Vegas with Fleetwood Mac, Maroon 5

LAS VEGAS — Fleetwood Mac and Maroon 5 were among the standout acts on hand in Las Vegas to help ring in the New Year. VER provided Robe fixtures for both gigs, at the MGM Grand Casino and Mandalay Bay Resort Events Center, respectively, including Robin Pointes, LEDWash 1200s and LEDWash 600s. Fleetwood Mac performed its regular touring show Dec. 30 and a 70-minute set for a special New Year’s Eve VIP Party that MGM Grand staged for high-rolling guests Dec. 31.

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ADJ Monster Beam RGBWA Fixtures

ADJ Monster Beam RGBWA Fixtures

ADJ’s new, higher-powered Monster Beam 25W LED Moonflower fixture promises thicker beams in red, green, blue, white and now amber. In all, there are 25 LEDs: 5 red, 5 green 5 blue, 5 white and now 5 amber. Each LED uses a powerful 1-Watt source. All LEDs are rated for 50,000 hours of use.

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PLSN Editor Justin Lang

101 Resolutions, 1001 Days

Welcome to 2014! I trust that everyone had a wonderful holiday season and kicked off the New Year in style, working or not. Every New Year, people make resolutions, usually by picking one bad habit or quirk that they want to change. It makes sense: a New Year, a New You.

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