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Red Bull X-Fighters World Series Motocross Relies on Riedel Gear

Red Bull partner Riedel Communications is providing radio and intercom systems for the energy drink maker’s 2013 X-Fighters World Series Motocross events around the world. Pictured here, the event that took place in Glen Helen, CA on May 11.

Red Bull X-Fighters World Series Motocross Relies on Riedel Gear

GLEN HELEN, CA — Red Bull’s X-Fighters freestyle motocross stunt competitions date back to 2001, when the first such event was staged by the energy drink maker at a bullfighting ring in Valencia, Spain. This year, the competitions are taking place around the world, in Mexico City (March 8), Dubai (April 12), the California desert here (May 11), Osaka, Japan (June 1), Madrid (July 19) and Pretoria, South Africa (Aug. 31.) Red Bull partner Riedel Communications is providing radio and intercom systems.

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Susan Lipp of Full Compass Systems (Courtesy of UW Health)

Full Compass’ Susan Lipp Honored by WWIG

MADISON, WI — Full Compass owner Susan Lipp was honored by Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG) with their Woman of Achievement Award.  Lipp was one of four women chosen statewide, earning recognition for her role in creating the fourth-largest woman-owned business in Wisconsin and for leadership of many non-profit and charitable organizations.

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Eurovision 2013 photo by Ralph Larmann

Eurovision Setup Includes 11 Consoles for Lighting, Video

MALMO, Sweden — The 58th annual Eurovision Song Contest featured top singers from 39 countries competing at Malmo Arena here May 14-16 before the finals were broadcast live to the world May 18. Ola Melzig served as technical director, overseeing lighting, sound, staging, rigging, automation, LED, projection and pyro. Eleven grandMA2 light consoles and 22 media servers controlled the extensive video elements and lighting rig, which included close to 1,400 fixtures.

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The PAL Show

PAL Show Returns to Toronto for 2013

TORONTO – The Music Industries Association of Canada (MIAC) has announced the preliminary details for the 12th annual PAL Show. This year’s show will take place Sept. 8-9, 2013, at the International Centre in Toronto. Exhibits will feature the latest in recording, live sound, broadcast, contracting, video and lighting products and services. Both show days will feature educational seminars as well as networking events, industry approved training programs, show specials and live demonstrations.

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A Day To Remember

LMG Supplies A Day to Remember Tour

ORLANDO – LMG Touring was recently on the road providing lighting support for A Day to Remember on their North American spring tour. The tour kicked off in April. Designed by LD Steve “Cowboy” Stemac,  the tour was produced to promote the release of the band’s upcoming album, with the lighting setup acting as the primary production piece for the show.

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University of Tennesse graduation ceremonies.

Bandit Shines on UT Graduation

KNOXVILLE, TN – On the second week of May, thousands of students walked across an iridescent stage to receive the culmination of hard work: a degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Bandit Lites, a longtime supporter of the university, provided the lighting.

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J.R. Clancy Performer Flying Hoist

SYRACUSE, NY—J. R. Clancy, Inc. introduced a performer-flying hoist. Clancy makes this unprecedented move to develop a performer flying hoist as an outgrowth of its introduction of its new SceneControl 5000 line of rigging controllers. The new SceneControl 5000 family has the capability to control performer flying hoists as well as automated rigging for scenery, lighting and sound equipment.  Now users can purchase both the performer flying hoist and the controller from one manufacturer.

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