Las Vegas-based Bryan Hartley, who is the Show Designer/Production Designer/Lighting Designer for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), is using a large complement of grandMA3 consoles for the multi-platinum rock group’s monumental winter tour. The winter tour marks the return of ‘The Lost Christmas Eve’ for the first time since 2013. Hartley has been working with TSO since the group started touring 26 years ago.
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A brand new production of The Devil Wears Prada has hit the runway at the Dominion Theatre in London’s West End. The show’s lighting was supplied by PRG, in support of designer Bruno Poet’s sleek and elegant lighting design.
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Production Designer Tom Meyer talks about creating the world of the HBO Original series, “Dune: Prophecy.” The series was filmed in Budapest on built sets. Meyer worked closely with Cinematographer Pierre Gill on episodes 1, 5 and 6. In PLSN’s January issue we spoke with Gill about his work on the immense sets and how lighting helped create the universe of the series.
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LightAct announces the Bring the Spring projection mapping competition in collaboration with Notch. This initiative invites creatives to design interactive and immersive content that celebrates the Coming of Spring combining creativity and Slovenian folklore powered by cutting-edge technology. The deadline for submissions is quickly approaching. Follow the link to learn more.
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MEGA-LITE introduces the Outshine Flash Pixel Strip TW, a new luminaire designed to offer precise control and dynamic visual effects for a variety of lighting… Read More »MEGA-LITE Outshine Flash Pixel Strip TW
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In keeping with its mission to foster “innovative creativity” within the live event industry, THE Conference: Live at Lititz selects one young designer to light the main stage at its popular event every year. In 2024, that honor belonged to Tegan Rehbein, who worked with a rig supplied by the 4Wall Entertainment.
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Peso Pluma’s ‘Éxodo’ Tour has revolutionized live music experiences, bringing the stage to life with lasers. Guided by the vision of talented Laser Programmer Michael Moore, the production team utilized technology from Unity Lasers and Pangolin Laser Systems to create a stunning visual display.
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NAMM is closely monitoring the wildfires in Los Angeles and their devastating impact on local communities. The NAMM Foundation has created The 2025 LA Wildfires Relief Fund, committing $50,000 and they are accepting additional contributions. “The NAMM Show has been in Anaheim for 49 years; the LA community is our home and our family,” said NAMM President & CEO, John Mlynczak. “NAMM is committed to supporting the relief and recovery for our members and the music makers they serve.”
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NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced 12-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer and one… Read More »Jack White to Receive TEC Innovation Award at 2025 NAMM Show
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As anyone who’s been involved in the profession knows, a lighting designer isn’t always asked to create more light. Sometimes the client’s request veers more toward darkness. Such was the case this December when Pierre E. Roy was called upon to light the acclaimed holiday show Parapapam at the elegant la Maison Symphonique.
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Michel Arntz has been appointed as Global Sales Director for the Robe Group, a role involving oversight of all sales related activities for the Czech-based moving light and LED manufacturer and its associated businesses and brands, including Avolites, Anolis, LSC Systems, and Artistic Licence.
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Alternative rock band Hydra Melody reunited for a highly anticipated concert on January 4. The reunion concert took place at Paper Tiger in San Antonio, TX. The venue’s stage was illuminated with vibrant colors due to the use of the Baby Color Q70, a compact and high-output color-changing fixture from MEGA-LITE.
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