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Nobody’s Perfect

PLSN Editor Justin Lang takes a working vacation

Nobody’s Perfect

During the course of the month, I talk with a wide range of folks from the industry. From leaders, manufacturers reps and the guys out there on the front lines — those who make the magic happen on stage night after night. Over the course of just this past month, I have talked with a number of people about what’s going on throughout the industry and their views in general. There were a few comments, questions, and ideas brought up that struck a chord with me, and I want to share them with you to get your opinions as well.

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InfoComm 2013

Show Report: InfoComm 2013

InfoComm 2013 took place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, with 937 exhibitors showing off products and services within 470,000 square feet of exhibition space from June 12-14. This year’s event drew a record-setting 35,126 visitors, up 2.5 percent from 2012. Along with the exhibition, InfoComm 2013 offered seminars from June 8-14. Attendees came from 110 countries around the world. Here’s a look at some of the companies and featured products at the show.

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Matilda the Musical photo by Joan Marcus

The Fast and Furious Pace of Matilda

Anticipation for the opening of the hit British musical Matilda the Musical in New York ran high this past April. PLSN caught the show a few days after it officially opened, and there were two long lines snaking around the corner to get in. And the lavish musical did not disappoint. Inspired by the Roald Dahl book of the same name, it depicts the life of five year-old genius girl Matilda Wormwood, who must cope with a loud, boorish family and a repressive school environment that mock and deride her high level of intelligence, her creativity and her desire to learn more.

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Rolling Stones 50 and Counting tour photo by Steve Jennings

The Rolling Stones 50 & Counting Tour

The Rolling Stones’ 50 & Counting tour, marking a half century since the band performed their first shows in late 1962, also marks the last time the band can tour with a set design dreamed up by Mark Fisher, whose creativity could be seen in the design for every one of the band’s major touring sets since 1989. Fisher, the 66-year-old founder and managing director of Stufish, passed away June 25, a day after the Stones’ final show on the North American leg of the tour. He died in London after a long illness.

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Elation Platinum Spot 35 Pro

Elation Platinum Spot 35 Pro

LOS ANGELES – Elation Professional takes advanced Philips MSR Platinum lamp technology to the next level with the Platinum Spot 35 Pro. The fixture is an 800-watt moving head spot fixture that’s designed for large stages, amphitheaters, sports arenas, and major concert tours.

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