MEXICO CITY – Vari Internacional is the new Robe lighting distributor for Mexico. Robe made the announcement during the recent 2012 Sound:check Xpo trade event, during a special after-show party. The Mexico City-based company has a 25-year history as a leading professional lighting and sound sales operation in Latin America.
Read More »SATELLITE BEACH FL – Lighting industry veteran K.R. ‘Kaj’ den Daas is joining the board of directors of the Lighting Science Group (LSCG), one of North America’s largest LED bulb manufacturers. den Daas has taken on a multitude of roles in the industry including many titles with Philips Lighting dating back to 1977. In 2010 he became owner of a consulting firm offering strategic advice to electrical industry clients. He holds a number of board positions with LED and other lighting related developers.
Read More »BEIJING, China — Palm Expo 2012 is set to take place from May 24-27 at the China International Exhibition Centre (CIEC) here, with more than 1,700 exhibiting companies and brands from 35 countries featured within 110,000 square meters (nearly 1.2 million square feet). The 2012 event marks the 21st time the exhibition has been staged.
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CLEVELAND – Pete’s Big TVs provided the video production package for the 27th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on April 14 in Cleveland. The show premieres May 5 on HBO. The visuals interspersed live action with content from the performers’ past. Pete’s Big TVs provided high resolution LED panels, projectors, teleprompters and crew.
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SECAUCUS, NJ – Inspired by their involvement with the creation of the 2012 Academy Award main stage drapery, Rose Brand has developed its own awards program: the Rose Brand & Fan Choice Awards. Nominations are now open in the categories of scenic/set design and event environment design in this social media-based contest.
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SERIATE, ITALY – RS Rock-Service GmbH has added to its inventory 24 Clay Paky Alpha Spotlight 800 QWOs. The Italian company’s 800W moving head was recently presented at ProLight+Sound in Frankfurt.
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LONDON – XL Video is supplying a complete video package for Il Divo’s current Wicked Game world tour, which is on its first U.K./European leg. The production design encompasses three curved over-stage screens – a concept of Il Divo’s artistic director, Brian Burke. Central to the concept is that the screens should appear to be floating in the air, with minimal or no rigging visible.
Read More »SHERMAN OAKS, CA – Altman Stage Lighting has appointed Forman & Associates as their new rep for the greater Los Angeles market as they introduce their enhanced range of LED luminaires and their Super Track product. Forman & Associates has been part of the Los Angeles entertainment market place for more than 30 years with expertise in stage, studio and architectural lighting and control systems.
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LONDON – Coldplay’s recent European tour used 25 CHAUVET DJ LED Shadow blacklight wash panels which flashed and strobed, complementing the glowing wristbands fans received before the show.
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NORTH CREEK, NY – Creative Stage Lighting celebrates its 35th year in business. George B. Studnicky III started the company in Mount Arlington, NJ as a production source and retailer of lighting and theatrical products. At its current location in North Creek, NY, the company is a leading wholesale distributor, manufacturer, rental source and lighting production house in the stage and entertainment lighting industry, with plans to expand further.
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