Christie® announces the launch of Hedra™, a video wall processor that offers a secure, all-in-one control room solution. Hedra allows users to make quick and informed decisions with real-time access to data that can be controlled from virtually anywhere.Read More »Christie Launches Hedra, an All-in-One Video Wall Processor
Tyler Truss Systems, a leading manufacturer of truss structures and systems for the live event and entertainment industry, has acquired McGuire Scenic. McGuire Scenic provides a wide range of scenic fabricating and rental services, supporting similar live event and entertainment production companies. Both companies are based in central Indiana.Read More »Tyler Truss Acquires McGuire Scenic Expanding Event & Entertainment Offerings
At the end of the 90’s, the ANAE (National Aviation Association of the Army) members manifested the will to create an important monument in Viterbo Italy to honor the commitment and sacrifice of the “Blue Basques” who lost their lives serving the homeland. In September 2001, this wonderful work was inaugurated and over the years has become a landmark of the city and a symbol of the close relationship between the Blue Basques and Viterbo.Read More »Studio Due Lights the Monument to the Fallen of AVES with the Italian Tricolor
“The most exciting attractions are between two opposites that never meet,” wrote Andy Warhol. Had he been around today, the groundbreaking pop artist would likely have appreciated the genius of Mumford & Sons. After 14 million albums sold, including two No. 1 hits, and a fistful of awards from Grammys to Brits, the band that got their start at Bosun’s Locker in London, continues to surprise fans by pulling out widely varied (some might say opposite) musical influences, from ancient folk to highly polished modern rock. Read More »Ed Warren Creates Unique Looks for Mumford & Sons with CHAUVET Professional
Denmark-based entertainment automation specialist, Motor Stage Automation (MSA), has made a substantial investment in Kinesys, comprising 30 Kinesys Apex 500 Kg hoists and 30 Kinesys Apex V2 drives plus three Mentor 401 safety controllers – offering SIL3 safety over Ethernet and safety control of up to 60 devices simultaneously. This follows up a second-batch purchase of 21 Kinesys Apex 500 Kg hoists and 26 Kinesys V1 Drives, a Mentor 401 and Vector control delivered last year, bringing MSA’s current total of Apex hosts to 72, including Apex 1,250Kg motors that arrived when the company launched in 2021.Read More »Motor Stage Automation Makes Large Investment in Kinesys Kit
The Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC) was dressed for a special occasion recently for the farewell concert party for Hertzainak, spread over two nights. Hertzainak was a leading light in the movement known as ‘Basque radical rock’. Their first records combined the provocation of punk with the dance rhythms of reggae and ska, maintaining the political situation in the Basque Country as the context of their songs. For such an auspicious occasion, the eminent Lighting Designer Carlos Cirre was commissioned to design a show that would transport the audience back to the purest style of the 80s and 90s and evoke a retro spirit recreated by 100 state-of-the-art fixtures from the catalogue of GLP. This included 35 of the new impression X5.Read More »GLP Fills Hertzainak’s Farewell Performance with Color in Bilbao
Phenomenally successful Dutch singer-songwriter duo Nick & Simon (Nick Schilder & Simon Keizer) played six sold-out nights at Rotterdam’s famous Ahoy Arena in The Netherlands, the culmination of their Nu of Ooit (Now or Someday) tour which also was the last time they will appear in this format, as after 17 years of performing together, both artists now intend to pursue solo careers.Read More »Robe Now and Someday for Spectacular Nick & Simon Finale Concerts
Peter Lambert owns and runs a busy independent medium-sized camera and lighting system rental company based in Cape Town, South Africa whose clients work across a broad spectrum of broadcast and film / recording sectors including music videos, commercials, and streaming events. They also have a healthy cross rental business. Three years ago, Lambert started investing in Astera with the purchase of Titan Tubes, and since then demand continues to outstrip supply resulting in further purchases of Titans and Helios Tubes which have kept flowing steadily and now also include several sets of NYX Bulbs and Hydra Panels.Read More »Astera Shines Bright in Cape Town
Bandit Lites announces the hiring of Grayson Bowron to the production team in Nashville. As a moving light technician, Bowron be responsible for diagnostics, repair of fixtures where needed, cleaning and learning about new fixtures when purchased.Read More »Bandit Lites Hires Grayson Bowron to Production Team
Lighting Designer/Director, Thom Roberts has died of a gunshot wound at his home on Sunday, July 9, 2023. He was 68. Roberts was a Nashville, TN-based LD with nearly 50 years of lighting experience, and was part of the Randy Travis touring family for over 20 years.Read More »In Memoriam: Thom Roberts, Lighting Designer/Director, 68
Moving lighting fixtures around at a festival often requires some careful logistics. Moving crews around calls for considerable skill too. George Cannon got a firsthand view of both recently when he was hired by Harford Sound Ltd. to be the house LD at the THAT tent at The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.Read More »THAT Tent at Bonnaroo Shines with CHAUVET Professional Fixtures from Harford Sound
A.C. Lighting Inc., distributor of lighting and rigging technologies, announces the appointment of Laura James as Sales Support Manager. Reporting to Jean-Louis Blanchard, President, James will work closely with the Sales Support Team to build and maintain successful long-term relationships with A.C. Americas customers through innovative customer satisfaction solutions. A.C. Americas Sales Support Team is a shared resource for A.C. Lighting Inc. and A.C. ProMedia.Read More »Laura James Appointed Sales Support Manager for A.C. Lighting Inc.