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INFiLED Names Henry Ambrose Vice President of Business Development North America
LOS ANGELES, CA – INFiLED, a global leader in LED displays, announced that Henry Ambrose has joined INFI Group, its North American subsidiary. An industry… Read More »INFiLED Names Henry Ambrose Vice President of Business Development North America
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After Delay, Trump Signs Bipartisan Bill for Government Funding and Covid Relief
PALM BEACH, FL – On Dec. 20, Congress announced bipartisan support for a $900-plus billion pandemic relief measure that includes an extension of support for idled gig workers and $15 billion for independent arts and entertainment venues. When President Trump left the White House without signing the hard-fought measure, the documents followed him to Florida, where Trump spent Christmas. He then signed them on Dec. 27.
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In Memoriam: Chris Reynolds, 1956-2020
TUCSON, AZ — World-class production manager Christopher J. Reynolds passed away on December 23, 2020, after an extended battle with intrahepatic bile duct cancer. He… Read More »In Memoriam: Chris Reynolds, 1956-2020
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GLP X4 Bars Create “Blinding Lights” for The Weeknd’s VMA Rooftop Performance
NEW YORK – For The Weeknd’s 2020 MTV Video Music Awards performance of his hit song, “Blinding Lights” on the Edge observation deck at 30 Hudson Yards, LD LeRoy Bennett and longtime collaborator Jason Baeri used appropriately bright fixtures – GLP’s X4 Bar 20s – to add dynamic flair to the impressive angular performance space 1,100 feet above the streets of Manhattan.
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Knoxville’s Big Ears Festival Goes Virtual with Assist from Avolites at Bijou Theatre
KNOXVILLE, TN – The eclectic Big Ears festival, originally set for March 26-29 this year, was silenced by Covid, but that didn’t stop festival organizers from streaming a few virtual concerts in October and December. Minneapolis-based jazz trio The Bad Plus, who performed before the empty seats at the Bijou Theatre, got the visual vibe they were seeking from venue’s trusty Avolites Titan Mobile console.
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Pittsburgh Takes On Holiday Glow with VLS and Chauvet Professional
PITTSBURGH – Every night in December, Pittsburgh has been undergoing a visual transformation, taking on the vibe of a holiday village courtesy of a Vincent Lighting Systems (VLS) design that incorporates Chauvet Professional COLORado Solo 1 fixtures. Vincent Lighting was brought on board by Flyspace Productions, which produced the drive-by spectacle in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership.
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Digital Art Installation at Choctaw Casino & Resort Powered with Analog Way Technologies
DURANT, OK – Choctaw Casino & Resort debuted “The Link,” a custom digital art installation powered by Analog Way technologies, in early Sept. 2020. Two Picturall Pro media servers and a LivePremier Aquilon C+ multi-screen presentation system and video wall processor power the LED archway visuals. The archway links the resort’s two largest gaming floors.
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Proponents of RESTART Act Look for Congressional Support in 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – While segments of the live event industry were cheered by the inclusion of $15 billion in #SaveOurStages-related funding within the $900 billion… Read More »Proponents of RESTART Act Look for Congressional Support in 2021
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$900B Covid Relief Agreement to Include $15B in #SaveOurStages Related Funding
WASHINGTON, DC – The $900 billion Covid relief package that won bipartisan support in Congress will include “$15 billion in dedicated funding for live venues,… Read More »$900B Covid Relief Agreement to Include $15B in #SaveOurStages Related Funding
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Promotions Announced at Available Light
BOSTON — Available Light is proud to announce the promotion of Nastassia Ortiz, Jr. Assoc. IALD and Dylan Bomgardner, Jr. Assoc. IALD to Associates of… Read More »Promotions Announced at Available Light
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Kiss FM Haunted Afterparty in U.K. Gets Visual Boost from ADJ Gear
LONDON – The afterparty to U.K. radio station Kiss FM’s annual Haunted House Party featured a backdrop of ADJ lighting and LED video fixtures, with an ADJ Entour Ice low-fog machine for atmosphere. The live stream provided the at-home soundtrack for revelers who weren’t able to go out to parties or clubs to celebrate Halloween this year.
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