KNOXVILLE, TN – LD Will Twork designed two shows in one for the band 10 Years, who returned to their roots for a concert in late December. With production from Bandit Lites, the event featured two sets from the band: an acoustic set with a string trio and a heavy metal portion from their most recent album.
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NEW YORK – The IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust Fund has initiated a program to offer reimbursement to those who take and pass any of the three ETCP Examinations – Rigger/Arena, Rigger/Theatre and Entertainment Electrician. Many IATSE Locals already reimburse their members for the full amount of their certification costs, but if a candidate or certified technician’s Local does not, the IATSE International resource is available.
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LONDON -The latest UK arena leg of Mumford & Sons’ ‘Tour of Two Halves’ world tour featured 2,547 of XL Video’s latest product, the FX-200: small opaque plastic balls encasing LED clusters which can be fitted together and configured to suit any design.
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ORLANDO – When Faith Assembly Church moved from their main campus in Orlando to a nearby significantly larger 300,000 sq. ft. space, the organization planned to make their megachurch technically savvy on a tight budget. Included in the list of new equipment installed and key to the church’s video production is a For-A video switcher set in the video control room. The Encore Broadcast Solutions team, led by Jeff Cameron, provided systems integration services including the design, sales and installation of all audio, video and lighting systems.
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LINKOPING, Sweden – German electro pop pioneers Kraftwerk will use the interactive and 3D features of Dataton Watchout multi-image and presentation software for all on-stage digital scenography at their 2013 concerts. Fredrik Svahnberg, Dataton marketing director, says, “Kraftwerk are known for their use of bold graphics and colors. They are using our technology in a very easy to use, yet powerful way to engage audiences around the world.”
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SECAUCUS, NJ – Rose Brand’s Holiday Event Décor and Holiday Production Photo Contest began recently on the Rose Brand Facebook page. Those interested can enter… Read More »Rose Brand Hosts Holiday Photo Contest
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The historic 12.12.12 Concert For Sandy Relief, staged to benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy, brought together some of the best and brightest of the live event industry for one memorable night. Taking the stage on December 12, 2012, at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, were Billy Joel, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Chris Martin, Eddie Vedder, Eric Clapton, Roger Waters, Dave Grohl, Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, and Long Beach, Long Island native, comedian/actor Billy Crystal, who emceed the event.
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The holiday season is over and it is time to look ahead to the New Year. I trust that everyone had a wonderful holiday catching up with friends and family and spreading merriment and good cheer. As we reflect on the memories of 2012, both good and bad, it is also time to start with a clean slate and begin to make the most of 2013.
For the video, go to www.plsn.me/201301ednote.
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Production Designer Demfis Fyssicopulos
Tour: Maroon 5 North American Tour
Tour Dates: Feb. 13-Apr. 6/North America; all dates at maroon5.com
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