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Protec Wins Thrice at the Middle East Event Awards 2017

Protec Wins Thrice at the Middle East Event Awards 2017

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MIDDLE EAST – Approaching the end of a very busy season in the Middle East, there was one more important event that the events industry in the region would be looking forward to – MEEA17. There was a sense of excitement that could be felt across the industry in the lead up to the awards ceremony this time, as everyone was aware that it would have to take something really special to break through the competition in every award category.

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A Little Night Music for Robe at RADA

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LONDON – Award winning lighting designer Paul Pyant returned to London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) to light a production of the Steven Sondheim classic, A Little Night Music directed by Edward Kemp and staged at RADA’s Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre in central London. Robe enjoy a close ongoing working relationship with RADA, making their latest technologies available for students to use across the three main venues. Paul’s design for this production utilized Robe’s DL7S LED profiles and the new Spiider LED wash beam moving lights, together with other moving and conventional fixtures.

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Along with Soundgarden, lead singer Chris Cornell had reunited and performed with Temple of the Dog alums within the past year. Temple of the Dog 2016 tour photo by Steve Jennings.

Soundgarden 2017 Tour Cut Short by Death of Chris Cornell

COLUMBUS, OH – Soundgarden, which had performed 12 of the 18 shows slated on the band’s 2017 reunion tour, canceled the last six shows after the death of frontman Chris Cornell around midnight after the band’s May 17 show in Detroit. The death of Cornell, 52, the Seattle grunge rock icon who also garnered acclaim as frontman for Audioslave, Temple of the Dog and his own solo shows, had been classified as a suicide by a medical examiner.

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Teri Productions of Knoxville, TN owns a big share of the ProPower RPD Power Distro Racks now being used in the U.S.

Teri Productions Grows with ProPower RPD Power Distros

KNOXVILLE, TN – More than 1,500 ProPower RPD power distro racks are in service across North America, and Teri Productions of Knoxville, TN owns a fair share of them.  Recently, the venerable, full-service rental and staging company has been building their inventory to accommodate new business with a variety of tours and events, ranging from Lil Wayne to motivational guru Tony Robbins.

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Elation Paladin IP65 Version Available

Elation Paladin IP65 Version Available

Elation Professional is offering a new IP65-rated version of its Paladin, a highly versatile hybrid LED luminaire that functions as a blinder, strobe and high-output wash light. Adding to its flexibility, this multi-functional light also houses a motorized zoom for full beam control and its IP65 rating means it can be used on all types of events without the need for weather protection. The fixture features 24 40W RGBW LEDs with a total 990 watts of power for intense and colorful effects. RGBW color mixing gives a full spectrum of color options, including high-impact white light. A motorized zoom expands the beam from 9 to 25 degrees, with output at its narrowest angle measured at 43,240 lux at 9.8 feet (3m). Multiple pixel zone control can be incorporated for eye candy looks. The Paladin includes smooth 16-bit dimming with variable dimming curve modes available. For added programming convenience, 64 color presets and 15 unique color macros are included.

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The Claypaky Scenius Unico being used on Eurovision 2017

Eurovision 2017 Rig Includes Claypaky Scenius Unico Fixtures

KIEV, Ukraine – Lighting designer and director of photography Jerry Appelt specified Claypaky Scenius Unicos as the main stage workhorse fixture for his richly composed lighting design for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. The show took place at the International Exhibition Centre in Kiev, Ukraine. This year, 42 countries participated, each supported by an impressive stage and light show incorporating video, special effects and a procession of scenic props and costumes.

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Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic World Tour Lit with 795 Robe Spikies

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HELSINKI, Finland – Leroy Bennett of Seven Design Works collaborated closely with LD Cory FitzGerald and lighting director on-the-road Whitney Hoversten to provide Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic world tour a distinctive look. The lighting rig includes nearly 800 (795, to be precise) Robe Spikie fixtures. The worldwide lighting contractor is VER, who made the substantial investment in Spikies via Robe North America.

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Martin by HARMAN Announces M2GO HD Lighting Controller

NORTHRIDGE, CA – Martin by HARMAN is proud to introduce the M2GO HD, the latest member of the M-Series family of lighting controllers. The M2GO HD is now shipping. Carrying the same DNA as Martin’s M2GO, the new M2GO HD provides more speed, more power, 4 additional parameter encoders, and a multi-touch head display that folds down for easy transit and a small footprint. The M2GO HD has been designed to deliver a state-of-the-art experience in a roadworthy, cost-effective package.  

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