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Westview Reaches New ‘Heights’ in Theatre Rigging

Todd Henderson

Westview Reaches New ‘Heights’ in Theatre Rigging

DENVER — With little experience in the rigging and installation world, Todd Henderson joined Westview Productions as a technician and dedicated himself to his career. After years of working on theatres, museums, and a diverse range of projects nationwide, he refined his skills and focused on rigging as a trade specialty. Now a four-year team member at Westview Productions, Henderson is a project Site Foreman, and most recently passed the ETCP certification in Theatre Rigging.

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The program is part of USITT's Rigging Safety Initiative (RSI).

USITT Announces Rigging Safety Funding for 12 Schools

NEW YORK – USITT has approved funding for stage rigging inspections and safety training at no cost for 12 additional schools as part of its Rigging Safety Initiative (RSI). RSI has approved applications from over 100 schools spanning across 25 states since its start in 2011. Schools can apply for the free inspections twice a year, in spring & fall.

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In Memoriam: Howard Kaufman, 79

LOS ANGELES — Howard Kaufman, head of artist management firm H.K. Management, which represents Aerosmith, Jimmy Buffett, Lenny Kravitz, Stevie Nicks, Def Leppard, Jeff Lynne’s ELO and Chicago, died Jan. 19. He was 79.

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Starlight Pop Opera at the Chris Saunders Park

Starlight Pop Opera at South Africa’s Chris Saunders Park Lit with Claypaky Fixtures

UMHLANGA, South Africa — LD Johan Ferreira from BF Production Services worked with Claypaky fixtures provided by EPH Production to provide the looks for an invitation-only event staged by First National Bank for its top 1,500 clients. Dubbed the FNB Starlight Pop Opera, the event featured Patrizio Buanne, the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra and local artists including Arno Carstens.

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Unfazed Productions Helps Balance Art and Nature at South Africa Wedding with Rogues

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STELLENBOSCH, South Africa – For a wedding held at South Africa’s Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden on the slope of Stellenbosch Mountain, LD Jean-Pierre Wilson of Unfazed Productions used Chauvet Professional Rogue R2 Wash fixtures and Chauvet DJ par units to further enhance a setting within an enclosure on the garden’s grounds. The site features 60 works by sculptor Dylan Lewis.

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Kane Brown gets a hand from PixelFLEX

Chris Lisle’s Design for Kane Brown Tour Includes PixelFLEX Tiles

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NASHVILLE – For country artist Kane Brown’s first headlining tour in support of his self-titled debut album, designer Chris Lisle was looking for a compact yet versatile LED video solution. He found it with PixelFLEX’s FLEXCurtain HD LED video wall tiles.

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National Congress of CREA in Argentina Gets Visual Assist from Analog Way

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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – The national congress of CREA, the Argentina Association of Regional Consortia for Agricultural Experimentation, took place at La Rural, the largest convention and exhibition center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This 5th edition of the Congress called “The Re-evolution of your company” gathered together more than 7,500 attendees.

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Lighting Reyers Tower

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BRUSSELS – Leading Belgian creative lighting designer Thomas Boets loves challenges, so when production company Fast Forward Events asked him to light the iconic Reyers Tower in Brussels – a high concrete broadcasting pillar, standing 89 meters tall and dominating the local skyline – he jumped at the chance! He also chose Robe fixtures to accomplish the task to produce an outstanding lighting scheme for the heritage listed landmark.

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