EDM artist Subtronics was back for a three-night run at the Tacoma Dome for Cyclops Dome II. PLSN catches up with Production Designer Erik Mahowald of Bending Lite Productions and Production Manager Larry Barcello, of Brass City Productions, Inc. about realizing this venue encompassing show.
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The 23rd annual Parnelli Awards welcomed the live entertainment production industry to the sold out event on Friday, January 24 during NAMM 2025. With an audience of creatives, technicians, manufacturers, and production houses, a wide cross section of production professionals were honored.
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Tour Manager Laura Strayer, who is currently heading up Alanis Morissette’s ‘Triple Moon Tour’, was just named this year’s winner of the Parnelli Award for Patrick Stansfield Tour Manager of the Year. Strayer spoke with PLSN about her career, advice she’s gotten, and given along the way, and her philosophy of tour management.
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Zito is this year’s winner of the Parnelli Award for Patrick Stansfield Production Manager of the Year. He’s currently out with Green Day and recently joined 340 Productions. The well-respected one name monikered Production Manager spoke with PLSN about building his career and mentoring the next generation.
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We take a look at staging and automation offerings from the manufacturers, as well as the rental shops and dealers that provide scenic and staging automation, or staging solutions. This month’s guide highlights the wide range of products and solutions companies offer to designers, production managers, and live entertainment teams.
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Ahead of their 65th Annual Conference & Stage Expo, USITT announced its 2025 Distinguished Achievement Award winners. The honorees are individuals who have established meritorious career records in specific theatrical fields of expertise in areas of design or technology in the performing arts or entertainment industry.
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Rachael Bronstein looks at one of the six key aspects of preparation in personal finance: Protection. More than just safeguarding physical possessions, Protection is also about securing financial stability and ensuring a resilient future against unforeseen challenges.
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Debi Moen looks at how wildfires across the Los Angeles area have affected the lighting and video community in Southern California by focusing on two stories out of the many to illustrate the tragic situation many find themselves in right now.
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Chris Lose reminds readers of one of the most reliable design principles, “Keep it simple, stupid.” The KISS mantra has saved many shows, and a few lighting designers’ careers. He unpacks why simplicity reigns supreme and when complexity might earn its keep.
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Apocalyptica, a Finnish trio, are three classically trained musicians who fuse two different worlds, playing metal rock. Lighting Designer Mikki Kunttu has worked with them on a few occasions since 2007, and his design for their current ‘APMB4C Vol 2.’ tour includes an impressive collection of COLORado PXL Curve 12 fixtures from CHAUVET Professional.
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MEGA-LITE had the privilege of participating in the Integrated Systems Europe 2025 (ISE) Expo 2025, which took place from February 4 to 7 in Barcelona.… Read More »MEGA-LITE at Integrated Systems Europe 2025
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Lighting & Video Company
Music Matters Productions
Venue
Cobb Galleria Centre
Atlanta, GA
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