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Simple Minds Goes Global with Robe

Simple Minds Goes Global with Robe

Simple Minds, iconic Scottish rock band of the 1980s and 90s whose string of anthemic hits include “Don’t You Forget About Me”, “Waterfront”, “I Promised You A Miracle”, and many, many more, are back on the road for their 2024 Global Tour, playing arenas and proving perennially popular to both old and new generations of music fans. The production has also been growing and developing in size and dynamics with Robe iFORTE and BMFL moving lights assisting Show and Lighting Designer Mark Wynn-Edwards to produce a colorful, eye-catching, and emotionally charged show supporting the band’s powerful up-tempo set which is thrilling the crowds.Read More »Simple Minds Goes Global with Robe

Claypaky Lighting at Festivities for Qatar-UAE Super Cup Football Tournament

Marking a new chapter in regional sports, the inaugural Qatar-UAE Super Cup football tournament kicked off in Doha, Qatar on April 12, 2024, showcasing the best talent from both nations, then continued the next day with the UAE-Qatar Super Cup Shield match in Dubai. Qvision (Qatar Vision), the Doha-based event production and management company, was charged with bringing the organizing committee’s vision to life in spectacular opening ceremonies featuring a large complement of Claypaky lighting fixtures. Read More »Claypaky Lighting at Festivities for Qatar-UAE Super Cup Football Tournament

Christie Pandoras Box Power New Immersive Experiences at Wonderland Science Fiction Exploration Hall

The “Space Rescue” themed experience features realistic visuals of deep space powered by Christie Pandoras Box (Photo credit: Wonderland Science Fiction Exploration Hall)

Christie® Pandoras Box® and Widget Designer power the exciting visuals of a cutting-edge immersive entertainment experience targeted at teenagers and young adults. Located at the ZGC Science Fiction Industry Innovation Center in Beijing, this new attraction promises to engage guests through an interactive adventure.Read More »Christie Pandoras Box Power New Immersive Experiences at Wonderland Science Fiction Exploration Hall

Atmospherics

Atmospheric special effects from Antari, CryoFX, hazebase, Look Solutions, MDG, CHAUVET, Elation, ETC, ImageSFX, Martin, Master FX, PyrotecnicoFX, Strictly FX, and ShowLive SFX

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Virtual Production News – May 2024

A look at how the streaming series, ‘Our Flag Means Death,’ was able to simplify the complexities of shooting on a boat by sailing into a volume. Also, the WWE launches a state-of-the-art production facility with a virtual production stage, and ROE introduces their first ICVFX-focused LED panel, Obsidian.

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311 Day

This past March, Las Vegas’ Dolby Live indoor amphitheater hosted 311 Day, a long-running tradition of the band that brings fans a marathon performance. Production Designer Bobby Grey of Notan Creative LLC fully leveraged the venue while supporting the music with his design.

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Phish: Live at Sphere

Phish Live at Sphere was a four-night residency that was an ambitious event which offered a visually operatic performance in scope, taking full advantage of the technical and creative possibilities of the unique venue. Show Director Abigail Rosen Holmes and the team from Moment Factory share how they approached the design.

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iHeart Radio Music Awards 2024

The iHeart Radio Music Awards design team, Lighting Designer Allen Branton, Screens Director Bianca Moncada, and Production Designer John Calkins, along with Lighting Directors Felix Peralta and Kevin Lawson tell PLSN about the design and technology solutions of this year’s broadcast event.

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2024 CMT Music Awards

The CMT Music Awards, held at the Moody Center in Austin, TX, had a design that evoked the city’s iconic Congress Street Bridge. Production Designer Anne Brahic working with Lighting Designer Tom Kenny supported the performances and awards presentation for the fast-paced, dynamic live broadcast.

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‘Water for Elephants’

“Water for Elephants,” the breathtaking Broadway production captivates thanks to the design team of Projection Designer David Bengali, Lighting Designer Bradley King, and Scenic Designer Takeshi Kata. The team turned to technology partner PRG to provide comprehensive production services for this stunning stage spectacle.

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