Designer/Dramaturg John Conklin passed away on June 24, 2025, in Cooperstown, NY. Born on June 22, 1937, Conklin was 88. The designer had come out of retirement to design four operas this summer at the Glimmerglass Festival, where he had a long association. The company is dedicating the season to Conklin. Requiescat in Pace, John Conklin.
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The lighting community mourned the sudden and unexpected loss of Michael “Mikey” Cummings, who passed away on April 24, 2025, in Fenton, MO. He was… Read More »In Memoriam: Michael “Mikey” Cummings, Lighting Designer, Technician, and Mentor
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Gallagher Staging, a leading provider of production staging, truss structures, and custom fabrication solutions, announced the opening of its newest location in Las Vegas. This strategic expansion represents a significant milestone in the company’s growth trajectory and reinforces its commitment to serving clients in one of the world’s premier entertainment destinations.
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Ultimo Sharpy is the next evolution of an icon: a compact IP66-rated beam moving head, purpose-built for the most demanding environments, productions, and expectations. It… Read More »The Legendary Claypaky Sharpy is Back – Sharper Than Ever
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Concert Stuff Group announced the appointment of Chance Stahlhut as Chief Operating Officer. A veteran of the live event production industry, Stahlhut brings nearly three decades of hands-on and executive experience to the growing company.
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Fresh off his win at the Pedro Pascal look-alike contest, The Daily Show’s own Lighting Designer George Gountas tells Jon Stewart what it’s like going from lighting designer to New York City celebrity.
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GLP’s latest powerful strobe/wash hybrid, the JDC Burst 1, made the most auspicious of debuts, when 96 of the compact fixtures were deployed at London’s Royal Albert Hall by Lighting Designer Jelle Stoffels – the first deployment in the UK.
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Metallica’s groundbreaking ‘M72’ world tour, renowned for its innovative in-the-round stage and no repeat weekend format, adopted the Pixera media server system. This transition enhances the tour’s massive video setup, delivering an unparalleled visual experience.
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Hip-hop icon Ja Rule is touring across North America with an electrifying visual show that uses Elation’s Proteus Rayzor Blade as a multi-dimensional lighting effect, expertly operated by Shepherd Lowrey of Cactus Creative Studio.
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Behind the Scenes announced that Monkey Wrench Pro has joined the BTS Pledge-of-Support Program, pledging to contribute a portion of the profits from Batch #2 of their flagship product, The Monkey Wrench, to the charity.
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Robe’s Indian distributor Integrated Entertainment Solutions (IES) enjoyed a busy, proactive and productive PALM Expo 2025 in Mumbai, the show was staged over 3 days at the Bombay Exhibition Centre. Highlights included Robe’s iBolt winning an “Outstanding Innovation” award.
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The Alamodome has been a cultural landmark in San Antonio since opening its doors in 1993. A new lighting installation was a collaborative effort between MEGA-LITE and ISI City Smart Lights, combining expertise and innovation to bring the Alamodome’s exterior to life.
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