LUCERNE, Switzerland – For the 1,000-capacity Vegas Dance Club, based here, LD Frank Alofs from Audiotech KST AG opted for a moving light rig centered on Robe LED fixtures including 12 ROBIN LEDBeam 100s, eight DLX Spots and four LEDWash 300s.
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CLARKSTON, MI – High Resolution Systems has introduced a new licensing approach for integrators and resellers of its UDC Software. The UDC Software Membership Program, expected to be launched by Nov. 1, provides access to all UDC Software updates and support while offering a low barrier to entry to the pro AV control market.
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NEW YORK – Control This! – a daylong event expo and seminar series that exhibits lighting control and energy management systems – is hosting the first Lighting PlugFest. The event takes place Nov. 7, 11 am-7:30 pm at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. Lighting PlugFest at Control This! allows lighting practitioners and OEM vendors of LED lamps, fixtures, transformers and dimmers to test the interoperability between products from different manufacturers.
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SYDNEY – Mojo Barriers has opened a permanent Australian office, with the main office and warehouse based in Sydney. Newly appointed director Nicola Caroll is supported by Craig Edwards, operations and account manager. Mojo Barriers has been supplying crowd safety products since 2002, and the new setup will allow more available stock and faster service throughout the Australian market, says Cees Muurling, managing director.
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WUPPERTAL, Germany — Riedel Communications named Rik Hoerée key account manager, Cruise Ship Engineering. He will lead sales efforts in the cruise ship market for the company’s intercom, fiber and audio solutions products.
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MOONACHIE, NJ – Lamp manufacturer Bulbrite has expanded its Nostalgic Collection with a variety of new and exclusive designs including the new miniNostalgic Collection. The Nostalgic Collection is available in 10 distinct shapes including globe, tubular, signature (Edison-style), and classic light bulbs, in a variety of sizes, and four unique filament designs which include Hairpin, Thread, Spiral and Loop. The miniNostalgic lamps feature an E12 base, lamp life ranging from 2000-3000 hours and a warm, amber glow. All miniature nostalgic lamps are offered in 25-watt sizes.
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NEW YORK — Foster the People LD Zach Matusow used nearly 40 Chauvet Professional fixtures to accompany the band on its recent tour. Lighting the set – designed by Trevor Stirlin Burk – was a lighting challenge, said Matusow. The curved, 60-ft backdrop included inflatable characters combined with paper airplanes, marching bands, bubbles, confetti and an LED wall built inside a scenic sun.
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LONDON – Entertainment lighting specialist White Light has recently become the exclusive UK distributor of Altman Lighting products. The Yonkers, NY-based Altman have a 50-year history of lighting innovation in the theatrical, architectural, film and video lighting markets.
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LONDON – Clay Paky’s President/CEO Pasquale Quadri presented the lighting industry charity Light Relief with a £ 5,000 ($7,991) donation. The charity supports those with financial aid in the industry who experience hard times. Pio Nahum, chief commercial officer for Clay Paky, says, “Without the lighting designers who use our equipment so imaginatively and who willingly feedback to our R&D, Clay Paky could not be so successful. It’s important to us that we acknowledge our appreciation and offer our support to those individuals who need it. Light Relief is the perfect way for us to do this.”
Read More »VADODARA, India — Two elevated platforms with spectators viewing garba dance rituals during the nine-day Hindu observance of Navaratri collapsed on Oct. 18 and 20, injuring several of the spectators.
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