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SGM Strobes Rave on Mayday

A view of the truss claw at Mayday

SGM Strobes Rave on Mayday

DORTMUND, Germany – Some 23,000 dance fans partied all night long to the sounds of more than 54 internationally renowned DJs at this year’s Mayday extravaganza in Dortmund, including top names such as Paul van Dyk, Armin van Buuren, Carl Cox and Sven Väth. Production company schoko pro installed more than 360 tons of audio visual equipment for the party, designing a 4-fingered truss-claw and a monster mirrorball as the major centerpiece from the ceiling. A special trick was the ability to move and tilt the claw above the audience’s heads, to create changing lighting effects.

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Widespread Panic's current tour.

Widespread Panic Tours with Bandit Lites

KNOXVILLE, TN – American rock band and road warriors Widespread Panic are back on the road with Bandit Lites, bringing their Southern rock sound to sold-out shows across the U.S. Following a New Year’s Eve performance where the rig included truss running the length of the arena over the audience and two trusses encircling a video wall, LD Paul Hoffman was tasked to adapt the immense rig for both the road and varying venues.

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“End of the World” Scenic Effect Created With Cotton Scrim & Projection

The newest feature article in the Rose Brand Know-How Blog showcases Designer Ivy Flores, “A Scenic View of the End of the World” at the California Institute of Arts-Black and White Studio.  The installation consisted of panoramic projections on hanging strips of cotton scrim, arranged in a cave-like structure that visitors were able to walk through and touch. The ultra-fine cotton scrim chosen for the installation is a light, soft and durable fabric that helps soften and diffuse light.  It can also be used for quick, economical swags and billows in special event, theater and other interior design settings.

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Jalal Dudin and Elie Battah

Doha Rental Company Invests in Robe

DOHA, QATAR – Doha, Qatar based-The Creative Communications Group (CCG) has invested in its first Robe moving lights: 48 LEDWash 600s. CCG, headed by Jalal Dudin, is one of the leading lighting and sound rental companies in the Gulf region and is renowned for its high quality equipment, crew and service.

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2013 Latin Billboard Awards. Photo: DMDS7UDIOS

Strictly FX Enhances 2013 Latin Billboard Awards

CHICAGO – To help the 2013 Latin Billboards Awards make a strong visual impression, Media Designer and Screens Director Scott Chmielewski called on the laser experts at Strictly FX to create his vision of combining video content with lasers. Strictly FX Partner and Visuals Director Ted Maccabee gave Chmielewski a reluctant nod to the project. Maccabee sayss, “They were looking for a sustained creative image accent generated by lasers, which is more of an artistic visual than what’s typically done with lasers.” Says Chmielewski, “I was really amazed at the way it turned out, and it really opened up some ideas for me.”

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Matilda the Musical won for both Lighting and Scenic Design in the Musical category. Photo by Joan Marcus

“Matilda,” “Lucky Guy” and “The Nance” Take Top Tony Honors for Lighting, Scenic Design

NEW YORK — Matilda the Musical garnered top Tony honors in the Musical category for both Lighting and Scenic Design. Tony winners for Lighting and Scenic Design in the Play category were Lucky Guy and The Nance. The award for Best Musical and Best Play went, respectively, to Kinky Boots and Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. The awards were presented at Radio City Music Hall June 9.

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GoVision's Brady Haass

GoVision’s Brady Haass Promoted to VP Client Services

ARGYLE, TX  – Brady Haass, the third-most-senior employee at GoVision LP, was promoted to the new position of vice president, client services.  GoVision is a supplier of customized modular LED walls and turnkey mobile LED units. Haass, who has been largely responsible for the company’s rapid growth in clients as well as its successful expansion into new markets, celebrated his 10th anniversary with GoVision on March 27.

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ADJ Group To Open South Florida Complex

OPA LOCKA, FL – Los Angeles-based ADJ Group, a global supplier of lighting, audio and trussing products, announced that it will open a new multi-functional facility in south Florida later this year.  Strategically located near airport and shipping facilities, the new ADJ complex will serve the company’s customers east of the Mississippi, as well as those in Central America, the Caribbean and South America.  ADJ customers in south Florida will be able to pick up orders from the facility on the same day they’re placed.

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