Wild Rice @ Funan is part of a modern performing arts complex sitting at the heart of Singapore’s buzzing civic and cultural district. Built in 2019, the main Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre space offers an intimate 358-capacity space with Singapore’s only thrust stage, which was inspired by the Royal Shakespeare Company’s famous Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon in the UK. Read More »Robe Gets Wild in Singapore
“Empty space is never wasted space,” Andy Warhol once observed. The pioneer of pop art knew whereof he spoke. By carefully inserting blank spaces in his work, he gave its emotional power room to grow and flourish. John Garberson, whose artistic bent goes in the direction of lighting design and photography, followed this philosophy recently when creating the lighting rig for the Powerhouse Hip-Hop celebration at the Desert Diamond Arena outside Phoenix.Read More »John Garberson and Creative BackStage Pump Up Powerhouse with CHAUVET Professional
Throughout February 2024, German Rap artist, Luciano, worked his way across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria on his Seductive tour. One of the first German-speaking rappers in the UK Drill style, Luciano was Germany’s most streamed artist on Spotify in 2022 and deserves nothing but the best for his music and outstanding live shows. 80 Ayrton Cobra fixtures were supplied by TDA CLAIR GmbH for this year’s tour and they proved to be a brilliant success for the show.Read More »Ayrton’s Cobra Strikes the Right Light for Luciano
In her debut “Life’s Jam” column in the March 2024 issue of PLSN Magazine, Rachael Bronstein notes that the best way to reduce tax preparation stress in late March and April is to make a year-round commitment to tax readiness.
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Ayrton recently revealed two new products in its Multi Source 6 Series and Creative Solutions range: Kyalami and Nando 502 Wash.Read More »Ayrton Reveals Two New Products: Kyalami and Nando 502 Wash
Bandit Lites announces a banner 2024 as the company expands its inventory with a tremendous amount of new gear including acquisitions from ACME Lighting, ACT Entertainment, Chauvet Professional, Robe, and Tyler Truss. “There is explosive growth in the live show market and all firms are exploding alongside,” said Bandit Lites Chair Michael T. Strickland. “Bandit has made large acquisitions of all of the above equipment. There is a lot more new, amazing equipment in the pipeline as well. Bandit is truly blessed.”Read More »Bandit Lites Makes Massive Gear Purchase
Last month, the fusion of technology and nature helped bring to life a celebration of fierce proportions. Fit for a Queen, a New York Fashion… Read More »Video of the Week: PRG Supports National Geographic’s ‘Fit for a Queen’ Event
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AV Stumpfl announces that experienced pro-AV professional Rainer Brandstätter has rejoined the company in the newly created role of product partnership manager. Brandstätter studied media technology at St Pölten University of Applied Sciences and originally joined AV Stumpfl in 2015 as a support technician. He was later promoted to project manager and trainer, where he was responsible, together with Florian Eder, for training on AV Stumpfl’s PIXERA media server platform on a global basis.Read More »Rainer Brandstätter Returns to AV Stumpfl
Lighting Designer Thomas Giegerich of bright! studios and ES:ME Entertainment Services teamed up to illuminate a stunning agal art piece for Saudi Arabia’s 2024 Founding Day celebration and used over 250 Elation Proteus luminaires to fulfil the brief. The event, held on February 22, commemorated the founding of the first Saudi state and showcased the rich heritage and enduring spirit of the Kingdom.Read More »Over 250 Elation Proteus Illuminate Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Founding Day Art Installation
Born September 21, 1929, William “Bill” Moodie died on December 29, 2023, at the age of 94. Moodie, while known for his loud shirts, was a great salesman who built longtime relationships with his clients and customers. He loved to share his knowledge and mentor the next generations of lighting professionals through his work with USITT and Educational Theater Association. There will be a Celebration of Life for Bill Moodie that will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 3:00pm at Ancillary Studios @ South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Hawaiian, kilts, or Scottish attire is encouraged! Here is a bio and remembrance from his family.Read More »In Memoriam: William “Bill” Moodie, Lighting Representative and Salesperson, 94
The 2024 edition of Premio Lo Nuestro dazzled on many levels, not the least of which were what critics called the “historic collaborations” that were performed throughout the three-hour program. Demonstrating that Latin music really knows no boundaries, the Univision TV special featured reggaeton legend Don Omar doing a rendition of “Danza Kuduro” with pop-punk rocker Machine Gun Kelly. Then there was Mexican music sensation Carin León joining forces with country music star Kane Brown in the world premiere of their song “The One (Pero No Como Yo).” Camilo and Evaluna also broke new ground at Miami’s Kaseya Center by performing their song “PLIS” for the first time on television.Read More »Tom Kenny Lights Diverse Acts at ‘Premio Lo Nuestro’ Awards with CHAUVET Professional
In cinemas, mainstream display technologies are currently divided into three directions: traditional projection, laser projection, and LED display. Traditional projection technology falls behind laser projection and LED screens in terms of color reproduction, contrast, 3D effects, and other display characteristics. AOTO Electronics, keenly recognizing this market demand, has adeptly responded by independently developing LED cinema display technology.
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