COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The impressive array of lighting and video gear on display at the 2014 finals for the Eurovision Song Contest relied upon grandMA consoles for control. LD Kasper Lange oversaw a control system that included seven grandMA2 full-size and two grandMA2 light consoles, along with 19 MA NPUs and nine MA 8Port Nodes.
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Time is running out to register for the PLSN and FRONT of HOUSE Parnelli Classic Golf Tournament! The premier live-entertainment event during InfoComm, the Parnelli Classic Golf Tournament takes place Tuesday, June 17 at the Siena Golf Club in Las Vegas and brings together leaders of the industry for friendly competition and invaluable networking. Sponsorship opportunities are still available for companies who want to reach the elite of the industry as well. Whether you’re a practiced duffer or a total newbie, the Parnelli Classic is a guaranteed win. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot on the links today!
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ERLANGEN, Germany — The Markgrafentheater here has installed a stage management system from the Salzbrenner Stagetec Mediagroup as part of a recent equipment upgrade. New components include a PerformanCeTRL controller and a DELEC CS 1624 intercom matrix from the company’s oratis compact range. The systems were installed within three months. They are currently being used to support the Bayerische Theatertage festival, which runs from May 16-31.
Read More »ANKARA, Turkey — Clay Paky has announced a partnership with Asimetrik SES, Isik ve Görüntü Sistemleri A.S (Asimetrik Sound, Light and Display Systems), with locations in Ankara and Istanbul, that becomes effective June 1. The Turkish company, which specializes in the marketing and installation of technology and systems for show, corporate and architectural environments, will provide marketing and technical assistance for all Clay Paky products.
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BOSTON — The Pixies, which formed here in 1986, split up in 1993, then regrouped in 2004, have been credited, over the years, as an influence on bands including Nirvana, Radiohead and the Strokes. For their 2014 world tour, LD Myles Mangino specified a rig from See Factor that includes 15 Martin MAC Viper Profiles, 12 MAC Auras, four RUSH MH3s and three Jem K1 Hazers.
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SYDNEY — Vivid Sydney is brightening Australia’s biggest city as the weather cools and days grow short with outdoor light installations and projections from May 23 to June 9. Technical Direction Company (TDC) is providing 50 Barco projectors, ranging from the 40K HDQ-2K40 to 22K HDF-W26 and FLM-R22+ units. TDC is also providing coolux Pandoras Box media servers and Dataton Watchout display and presentation software. Pictured here, the Urban Tree Project.
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STOCKHOLM, Sweden — The Melodifestivalen (Melody Festival) determines Sweden’s entrant in Europe’s annual Eurovision Song Contest. The 2014 event went from four semifinals in February to a “second chance” round on March 1. The final competition was staged in Stockholm on March 8. LD Fredrik Jönsson’s rig included 131 Clay Paky Sharpys, 26 Sharpy Wash 330s and 14 Alpha Profile 1500s. Starlight provided the gear.
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LONDON — Avolites announced May 19 that it has restructured its board of directors. Managing director Richard Salzedo is stepping back into the role of director, and Steve Warren has been promoted to Avolites Group MD. Pictured here are the Avolites directors. From left, J.B. Toby, Richard Salzedo, Meena Varatharajan, Steve Warren and Koy Neminathan.
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