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Prepare for, Don’t React to, Weather Emergencies
“Weather is extremely unpredictable, but in the world of live events, the responsibility of protecting audiences, crew and gear falls to the production. Keeping everyone… Read More »Prepare for, Don’t React to, Weather Emergencies
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For the last few years I have incorporated hundreds of Elation’s Q7 fixtures into my shows. Glad to see them come up with a beefier,… Read More »This Week’s Product
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ZFX Flying Effects Names Jason Schumacher General Manager
LOUISVILLE, KY – ZFX Flying Effects named Jason Schumacher general manager. Schumacher, who returns to the company, will oversee ZFX operations, leveraging an extensive experience in performer flying along with years spent working in the entertainment industry. In addition to incorporating flying into over 300 productions as a Flying Director, he has also worked as a film producer and stunt coordinator.
Read More »4Wall Las Vegas Moves to New 122,000 Square Foot Facility
LAS VEGAS – Many 4Wall locations have relocated recently, with New York, Nashville, DC, and Los Angeles all moving to new buildings during the last few years. Now, 4Wall’s flagship corporate headquarters are relocating as well. Effective January 5th 4Wall Las Vegas will inhabit a new 122,000 sq. ft. facility located next door to its previous location. The address is: 3165 W. Sunset Rd, Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89118.
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A.C.T Lighting Names Justin Lang Director of Marketing
LOS ANGELES – A.C.T Lighting named Justin Lang, who served as editor of PLSN magazine from 2011 to Dec. 2014, as the company’s director of marketing. Lang will be working directly with Brian Dowd, A.C.T Lighting’s vice president of sales and marketing, to increase market awareness of A.C.T Lighting and its partner brands, which include MA Lighting, Clay Paky, Robert Juliat, MDG, Wireless Solutions and Chain Master.
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Clay Paky Fixtures Join The Eli Young Band for Concert Tour and House Party Shows
NORTH AMERICA – The Eli Young Band has hit the road on its North American tour and recently hosted it’s 2nd Annual Eli Young Band House Party featuring Clay Paky Sharpy and A.leda B-EYE K-20 fixtures playing supporting roles.
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Christie Solutions Deliver Spectacular Visuals at Singapore NYE Celebration
SINGAPORE – Christie® technologies delivered spectacular visuals during a projection mapping performance that enthralled massive crowds that turned up at Singapore’s Marina Bay area on December 31 to ring in the New Year and officially kick-off celebrations to commemorate Singapore’s 50th year of independence.
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Projecting Christmas at Windsor Castle
LONDON – London UK based large format projection specialist, The Projection Studio (TPS) created a stunning festive projection onto the central tower at Windsor Castle, which was enjoyed by all residents and visitors to the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, Berkshire, over Christmas 2014.
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ARAM Supports NYE Event in Poland with Lighting, LED Screens
WROCLAW, Poland – ARAM once again supported the lighting and video needs of the stage used for a massive New Year’s Eve celebration here, including hundreds of lighting fixtures from Clay Paky, ROBE, Vari Lite and Fourlight and nearly 400 square meters of LED curtains and screens.
Read More »“Big Week NYC” EDM Celebration Lit with Nexus and Next NXT-1 Fixtures
NEW YORK, NY – In the city that gave us Times Square, New Year’s Eve is just too big to be confined to one night. That is why RPM Presents created Big Week NYC, a week-long, bass-heavy EDM celebration, to ring in the New Year with a lineup of top DJs including Martin Garrix and Kaskade. Kevin Mignone and Mike Gionfriddo of KM Productions crafted an accompanying light show, using fixtures from Chauvet Professional.
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GrooveBoston Rocks Texas with Robe
ARLINGTON, TX – The GrooveBoston dance phenomenon made a recent high-impact appearance at the College Park Center at the University of Texas Arlington (UTA). The lighting and production design was created by Nathan Almeida of East Coast Lighting & Production Services (ELCPS) and GrooveBoston Production Director Ed Slapik.
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