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Chevelle

MAC 101 Makes Visual Impact on Chevelle Tour

LOS ANGELES –  LD John “Cheetoh” Chiodo turned to Martin’s MAC 101 wash light for the band’s 2012 “Hats Off to the Bull” U.S. tour. Cheetoh spread 30 MAC 101s across the upstage edge between four trusses and pipes to create a full wall of fixtures look. Windy City Music supplied the gear.

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Linbury Studio

PLCyc LED Premieres at Royal Opera House

LONDON – UK lighting designer Lucy Carter has used 16 Philips Selecon PLCyc LED luminaires for the Royal Opera House’s production of Sum. The Linbury Studio room – comprising four high walls each of which feature a built-in video screen – is washed throughout with colors to denote the changing mood and atmosphere of each story in the opera. “I needed a fixture that could give me multiple color choices and fully wash the room, but not demand too much space,” the LD said.

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Brad Schiller

Brad Schiller Joins Vari-Lite as Product Marketing Manager

DALLAS – Brad Schiller has been named new product marketing manager for Philips Vari-Lite.  With more than 25 years of experience in the automated lighting industry, Schiller will oversee the development of the complete line of Philips Vari-Lite automated luminaires while also operating as a key contact for lighting dealers, designers and end-users worldwide.

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Within Temptation

Sharpy Shines on Within Temptation Tour

ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands – Dutch band Within Temptation, a symphonic/gothic metal band, is setting off on a European tour of 35 festivals with Clay Paky Sharpys. LD Pim Elberse specified the fixture, supplied by Dutch rental company Purple Group, to accommodate distinguishing looks for the show’s acoustic and electric sets.

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The Maccabees

XL Video Supplies Maccabees Show

LONDON – XL Video supplied LED screens, cameras, projection and an Encore screen management system for The Maccabees recent show at London’s Alexandra Palace.  Video designer Josh Bagnall fused his film/fashion experience to collaborate with The Maccabees’ LD Phil Shaw for a non-conventional video aesthetic.

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Vaddio Appoints Two to Executive Team

NEW HOPE, MN – Vaddio, a manufacturer of specialty cameras/control systems for the AV/broadcast industry, appoints Mark Steen as Chief Operating Officer and Darin Thurston as Vice President of Product Development. Steen has been on Vaddio’s management team and a product manager for the past five years. Thurston was previously with ClearOne Communications as VP of Product Management.

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