Disguise, an immersive technology leader with 20 years of experience in live installations for some of the world’s most iconic venues including the Burj Khalifa, has powered a new video projection show and multimedia theater experience for one of New York’s most iconic tourist attractions: The Rockefeller Center.
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Claypaky Xtylos played a key role in Limp Bizkit’s 2024 ‘Loserville Tour’, the nu-metal band’s 24-stop North American summer road show. Las Vegas-based OSA International, Inc. provided the full production package for the tour, including lighting, cameras, and audio. Justin Wade, who has worked with Limp Bizkit for about two years, served as Lighting Designer, Programmer, and Operator for the tour.
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Black Theatre United (BTU)’s Designers Initiative launched “Before the Curtain Rises: The Designers Series,” a mini-documentary video series featuring BTU Founders in conversation with many of today’s designers working on Broadway. Streaming on the BTU Youtube channel, the first episode featuring Mia Neal premiered Oct. 31, 2024.
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On October 26, 2024, Unilumin Group’s “Together with Metasight Technology” 20th Anniversary Celebration and Conference was held at the Unilumin Daya Bay Science and Technology Park. Designers and partners gathered to celebrate Unilumin’s 20-year journey and explore future trends, and application prospects, of Metasight technology.
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Matt Pitman, founder of design studio, Pixelmappers, and long-time Production and Lighting Designer for Dua Lipa, employed a massive rig of Ayrton fixtures for the singer/songwriter’s ‘flawless’ headline appearance on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage this summer.
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This summer, The Killers completed a residency at The Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, which is rather fitting seeing how the band is originally from Vegas. Handling lighting duties was the band’s longtime Lighting Designer, Steven Douglas of Craorag Lighting, working with Production Designer Mitchell Schellenger of Station Six, who is new to the band’s team. The two created just the right Vegas vibe for this hometown residency. They also worked closely with PRG Projects to create some custom LED solutions for the massive Vegas-inspired scenic elements.
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Gateway Studios & Production Services (GSPS) named Matt Zahn Director of Marketing. Zahn is responsible for developing and executing strategic marketing plans to increase awareness of GSPS and to support the Business Development team.
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Princess Cruises has chosen Robe Lighting for its brand-new Sun Princess, the first ship in the Sphere Class for Princess Cruises. Robe Lighting fixtures are the primary workhorses for the production shows and entertainment on board this next-generation ship. The lighting design for the Sun Princess was selected and coordinated by Princess Cruises’ Fleet Supervisor for Lighting/Video & SFX, Matt DeJong.
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When Lighting Designer Rodger Pugh, his Co-Designer Craig Richter, and Production Manager Joey Dileo began working on the lighting for Halestorm’s current tour, they collectively developed a clear vision for the show’s final design. Through this collaboration, they came up with a concept that was somewhere between “an ’80s rock show and a ‘90s high school prom.”
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Whether you’re a golf enthusiast or have never swung a club, Atomic Golf in Las Vegas promises an exciting experience as you compete in interactive games that feel more like party activities than serious competition. Spanning four floors with over 100 high-tech golf bays and eight putting areas, Elation lighting effects boost the festive ambiance and enhance the interactive entertainment experience.
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Kinetic Lighting announced the addition of Amy D Lux as the new System Sales Account Representative. Amy’s appointment comes as Kinetic continues to expand its System Sales Department, following the recent transition this summer of Kate Smith, formerly of CalArts, into the role of Systems Project Manager.
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It is with much sadness that PLSN learned of the recent passing of John Fahnestock, who was most recently a Sales Manager with PSAV. He had taken a fall a few months ago and died in his sleep the week of Oct. 21, 2024.
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