This year, ISE 2023 sees a dedicated shift to embrace content production and distribution as part of the globally important proAV and systems integration exhibition.… Read More »ISE 2023’s Content Production Technology Zone to Feature Live Demos
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Since 1985, the Theaterhaus Stuttgart has brought together various artistic genres, experimental and popular productions, internationally renowned artists, and newly developed projects under one roof. The Theaterhaus maintains its own theatre and dance ensemble and raises almost 65% of its annual costs itself. The figures speak for themselves: the Theaterhaus has around 300,000 visitors every year, with an average of 900 events ranging from theatre and dance to concerts, comedy and cabaret, readings, lectures, and exhibitions.Read More »Light on the Horizon – Theaterhaus Stuttgart Relies on Robert Juliat Dalis LED Cyc Lights and Footlights
ARRI welcomes Dr. Raphael Kiesel as its new Head of Quality Management. Based at the film technology company’s headquarters in Munich, he will convert customer requirements into products and services in an even more structured manner. With this position, ARRI is placing even greater focus on the quality delivered to customers.Read More »Dr. Raphael Kiesel Appointed New Head of Quality Management at ARRI
Wenger Corporation formally announced that David (Dave) L. Thomas has accepted the position of President & CEO, replacing Christopher (Chris) Simpson who will retire on February 24, 2023.Read More »David L. Thomas Named Wenger Corporation’s President & CEO
“We’re slowly moving the needle [on diversity], but like racism and sexism, change moves at a very slow pace. I made it a point to invite as many women and people of color as possible and it was nice to see how many there were in attendance. The conference definitely had real-world benefits and was very organized, structured, and welcoming as well as offering an abundance of networking and learning experiences,” noted Conference panelist, Tour Manager David Norman.
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Voting has begun for the next Parnelli Awards ceremony, to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA on Friday, April 14, 2023, during the NAMM Show. Please note that only current subscribers to PLSN and FOH magazines get to vote. Voting will close on March 17 at 12:00 pm (PST). Be sure to get your vote in for the live event professionals and companies who exemplify the best of the best in our industry.
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In this week’s Video of the Week, Lighting Designer and Programmer, Ryan Pervola speaks with X-Laser on his experiences using X-Laser’s Mercury Laser Control with his rigs, working with lasers for clients, and more.
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Naostage’s K SYSTEM, an automatic, beaconless 3D tracking solution, will make its debut before an international audience at Integrated Systems Europe 2023 (31st January – 3rd February).Read More »Naostage Tracking Solution to make International Debut at ISE 2023
Tim Routledge designed a stunning light show to complement fireworks and a drone display with high-power Elation beam lights in each of the London Eye’s 32 pods
London’s largest ever New Year’s Eve celebration took place at the London Eye on the River Thames, featuring a stunning fireworks and drone display accompanied by a mesmerizing light show designed by Tim Routledge. His first-time lighting London’s end-of-the-year celebration, Routledge chose Elation’s powerful Proteus Excalibur™ beam moving head as a key fixture in his design.Read More »Proteus Excalibur™ Welcomes in 2023 on Spectacular New Year’s Eve London Show
“Anytime I create, my goal is audience immersion,” Matt Moreland says when describing his approach to lighting design. “I strive to make the audience feel as though they are part of the show, not sitting in the dark watching what is happening on stage.”Read More »Matt Moreland Immerses at Free Chapel with Help From CHAUVET Professional and 4Wall
Auckland, New Zealand-based design studio Filament Eleven 11 is a creative tour de force combining the talents and imagination of lighting and visual artists Rachel Marlow and Brad Gledhill. Working across multiple genres – theatre, opera, dance, rock ‘n’ roll’ live events, installation, and light art – and embracing a mix of media and light forms, the company is known for its innovative and fun approach to enhancing storytelling with this unique form of expression.Read More »Filament Eleven 11 Gets Creative with Astera
Crowded House are among Australia and New Zealand’s most iconic, popular, and successful bands, with a string of melodic hits like “Better Be Home Soon”, “Don’t Dream It’s Over”, “Something So Strong” and others, some stretching back to the 1980’s, all still infectiously foot tapping in 2022 when they hit the road again after re-forming in late 2019.Read More »Robe Dreams with Crowded House