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CHANDLER, AZ — For a recent Smash Mouth gig in this Phoenix suburb, John Garberson of Creative Backstage used Chauvet Professional Maverick, Rogue and Strike fixtures on a Stageline SL250 stage. The setup included 10 Maverick MK2 Spots, 24 Rogue R2 Washes and four STRIKE 4 multi-formatted warm white effects. Flown on downstage, mid-stage and upstage truss, the moving fixtures were used to shower the stage with richly colored beams from multiple directions.

ST LOUIS, – Motion control specialist and manufacturer Kinesys will exhibit for the first time – in its own right – at a U.S. trade show during the three day USITT 2017 stage expo in St. Louis, March 9th – 11th. Stand 1404 will focus on two of the leading brand’s most popular product ranges, DigiHoist intelligent motor controllers and the Libra range of load monitoring equipment, as well as highlighting Elevation vari-speed chain hoists which will interest those looking for more advanced automation systems.

AUSTIN – Barco and ETC announced today that they are in the midst of serious discussions wherein ETC would acquire High End Systems, Barco’s lighting activities, part of the Entertainment division. While the timeline for the completion of this acquisition is still unknown, both parties are committed to moving forward with a successful transaction. 

CARLSBAD, Ca. – The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has announced that the organization will make a grant to the Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA) Technical Standards Program (TSP). Accredited by the American National Standards Institute, ESTA’s TSP standards are used each day by manufacturers, dealers, installers, production companies and end users to provide a safe working and performance environment in venues of all sizes. The standards serve to prevent accidents, protect lives and property, and create cost and time efficiencies in the entertainment industry.

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LAS VEGAS — 3G Productions, Inc., a Las Vegas-based event production company with operations in the Los Angeles and Miami areas, announced on March 1 that they will buy the assets of Beachsound, the sound-and-lighting rental company based in Miami Gardens, FL for an undisclosed sum. Following the completion of the transaction, 3G expects to integrate all Beachsound employees into the pro forma organization. Beachsound founder and president Andre Serafini will join 3G as Vice President with responsibility for business development in the eastern region.

LONDON – A VIP crowd gathered recently in London’s South Bank tower for the launch of Fabergé’s new dual time zone watch, the DTZ. Set to the backdrop of London’s impressive skyline, the unveiling of Fabergé’s innovative watch was accompanied by a special live DJ set by Vogue Williams. An equally impressive supporting lighting concept was created courtesy of Big Fish SRL, which used a selection of Chauvet Professional WELL Fit, Maverick MK1 Hybrid and Ovation E-190WW fixtures to create a lighting backdrop to the celebration.

NASHVILLE – Country music star Easton Corbin has been bringing his smooth twang to audiences around the country with a lighting package provided by Bandit Lites. His newest single, Girl Like You, has been climbing the charts as fans await his much anticipated fourth studio album. Lighting designer Andy Knighton utilized GLP Impression X4S on Bandit created ‘Go-Go’ Truss, a custom designed A-type truss where a pipe can be mounted down the center allowing smaller fixtures to be more portable.