Here’s a look back at the 23rd Annual Parnelli Awards that took place on Friday night, January 24, 2025 at the Anaheim Hilton. The Parnelli Awards, which have been a featured highlight of The NAMM Show, was back celebrating the work of designers, tour and production managers, technicians, vendors, manufacturers, and more. Follow the link to learn more.
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ADJ Lighting is pleased to announce the expansion of its USA Sales Team through the appointment of lighting industry professional Jeffrey Yukelson to the position of Technical Product Specialist. With extensive experience, both as a Lighting Designer and production company owner, Jeffrey will bring a wealth of knowledge and practical understanding to the role.
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Houston-based Next Audio Visual Productions brought the inaugural ‘Snow Glow on the Bayou’ to life with a ten-day nightly water projection show on Buffalo Bayou in Downtown Houston. The event utilized projection technology to transform a “living” screen of water into a display of light and color. 4Wall Entertainment provided the projectors that powered this production.
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At its NAMM U breakfast session on Jan. 23, NAMM president and CEO John Mlynczak presented Lana Negrete with a big check for $10,000 out… Read More »NAMM Presents $10,000 Check to Santa Monica Charity
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Antari Lighting and Special Effects, a global leader in atmospheric and special effect solutions, has been serving the professional and mobile entertainment industries for over 40 years. Antari upholds high standards in customer service. In line with these values, Antari USA, the manufacturer’s U.S. distributor, announces the launch of its 24-hour on-call customer support program, designed to provide unmatched assistance.
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After 21 “brilliant” years working with Czech lighting and LED manufacturer Robe s.r.o., outgoing Global Sales Director Ingo Dombrowski will step away from the business and retire from active duties at the end of 2025. Ingo joined Robe in 2004. He will be re-defining his work-life balance and focusing on sailing, cycling, spending time with his family and grandchildren, plus the many other activities he enjoys.
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In a move that continues to expand its capabilities to offer complete lighting solutions, Chauvet has announced that it has acquired LiteGear, a leading manufacturer of film and broadcast LED systems. Together with Chauvet’s Kino Flo brand, the Burbank, CA-based company will form the new Chauvet Cinema Group, which will be led by industry veteran Mike Wagner.
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Brompton Technology, a global leader in LED video processing technology, recently celebrated its inclusion in the inaugural edition of The Sunday Times 100 Tech with a visit from Deputy Mayor of London for Business and Growth, Howard Dawber, Hounslow Council Leader, Cllr Shantanu Rajawat, and Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Assets, Regeneration and Development Cllr Tom Bruce.
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Goldrush 2024, the first event in Arizona’s fall festival season, was held for two days between 5pm and 2am. The Relentless Beats event highlighted almost every imaginable subset of EDM music on its stages, with big name acts like Alesso, Black Tiger Sex Machine, The Chainsmokers, Ganja White Night, San Holo, and Slander. Held at the Phoenix Raceway, it featured a vibrant stage production with lighting by Luis Torres of HiLite Designs.
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Mini-B Sparky Aqua is a game-changer in the world of compact and lightweight mini moving-heads. This IP66 rated fixture is making waves with its rugged… Read More »Claypaky: Mini-B Sparky Aqua
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At the forthcoming NAMM music industry tradeshow, ADJ will unveil five new additions to its portfolio of entertainment lighting, LED video and atmospheric effects equipment.… Read More »ADJ to Launch Five New Lighting, Atmospheric Effects & LED Video Products at NAMM 2025
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To say Kent Shafferman was Bandit Lites is an understatement. Sadly, Kent passed away early in the morning January 22nd, 2025. Here’s a remembrance of Kent’s life and career from Bandit Lites’ Michael T. Strickland.
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