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Elation Lighting Excitement at King of Kings World Grand Prix 46

Elation Lighting Excitement at King of Kings World Grand Prix 46

[caption id="attachment_277898" align="alignnone" width="800"]Elation Products were used at the Grand Prix[/caption]

MOLDOVA, ROMANIA – King of Kings events are some of the most popular kickboxing events in the world and Elation dealer Eventica Grup SRL of Moldova has been a staging and technical contractor of KOK tournaments for years. For past events, Eventica has turned to Elation Platinum SBX™ hybrid fixtures for their multi-functionality, power and dynamism. For the King of Kings World Grand Prix 46 tournament held April 1st in Moldova, Eventica added Elation’s new Fuze Wash Z350™ to the line up along with other Elation gear. Lighting design was by Max Cojocari.

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Vasco Rocks Modena with 550 Robes in the Rig!

[caption id="attachment_277895" align="alignnone" width="800"]Vasco Rossi plays Modena [/caption]

MODENA, ITALY – A crazy gig of epic proportions saw a quarter of a million Vasco Rossi fans pack into Modena Park for the one and only 2017 live appearance by Italian superstar and local hero in an epic homecoming concert. Lighting designer Giovanni Pinna, known for the imagination and flair of his work, wanted to make a BIG impact for this incredible show … and utilized 550 Robes as the backbone of his rig – making about around two-thirds of the total fixture count – with 200 x Spiiders, 50 x BMFL Blades and Spots, 200 x LEDWash 1200s and 600s and 100 x LEDBeam 100s.

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Parnelli, Hometown Hero and IT Award Logos

A Look Ahead to the 2018 Parnelli, “IT” and Hometown Hero Awards Nomination and Voting Time Frames

ANAHEIM, CA – As you may have heard, the next Parnelli Awards will be taking place in Anaheim, CA, coinciding with Winter NAMM 2018. Along with the geographic shift, of course, the time frame for the awards has changed from autumn (Oct./Nov.) to winter (Jan. 26). Accordingly, the time frames for reader nominations and voting periods have shifted a bit as well. Here’s a heads up on when everything’s happening this year:

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The performers included Walker Hayes and others.

Bandit Lights Inaugural Innovation In Music Awards

NASHVILLE  – For the first Innovation in Music Awards, held June 6 at the Westin in Nashville, LD Bob Peterson turned to Bandit Lites for a rig that would work well with the venue’s low ceiling and keep attention focused on the honorees. He used HES’ framing SoloSpot 2000s for key light and RobeCYC FX8 for scenic light and beam effects.

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Musicians performed in 109-degree F temperatures for four hours prior to the fireworks show

Tempe’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration in Phoenix Area Includes Chauvet Professional Fixtures

TEMPE, AZ  – LD John Garberson used Chauvet Professional fixtures to light the musicians performing  in triple digit temperatures prior to the annual fireworks display as part of Tempe’s Town Lake Festival. The fixtures provided bright LED output without unleashing too much additional heat on the performers braving the extreme outdoor temperatures.

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From left, Rik Kirby, sales director for the U.S. operations of Luminex; John Cardone, Susan Rullo, CS&A regional manager; John Cardone CS&A co founder/principal, Hugo Larin, director at Luminex America; Mike Solomon, CS&A co-founder/principal; and Richard Trombitas CS&A Regional Manager.

Luminex Expands its U.S. Sales Force with Cardone Solomon & Associates

BOSTON – Belgium-based Luminex Network Intelligence continues to strengthen its American sales force with the addition of Cardone Solomon & Associates (CSA) representing Luminex in the Northeastern U.S. Right after the announcement was made, CSA unveiled Luminex products to attendees at its CSA New England Tech Showcase in Boston. Pictured here, from left, are Rik Kirby, sales director for the U.S. operations of Luminex; John Cardone, Susan Rullo, CS&A regional manager; John Cardone CS&A co founder/principal, Hugo Larin, director at Luminex America; Mike Solomon, CS&A co-founder/principal; and Richard Trombitas CS&A Regional Manager.

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