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Xantech Expands Connectivity Solutions with Introduction of New EX Series HDMI Cables

Xantech Expands Connectivity Solutions with Introduction of New EX Series HDMI Cables

[caption id="attachment_274578" align="alignnone" width="800"]New EX Series HDMI Cables[/caption]

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS  —  Xantech, the industry standard in IR and connectivity solutions, today announced the introduction of its new EX Series HDMI cables that set new standards for performance, reliability, and value. The introduction was made at ISE 2017 at Core Brands Stand 1-N53 in the RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam.

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Mamma Mia Estonia

[caption id="attachment_274573" align="alignnone" width="800"]Mamma Mia in Estonia utilizes a wide variety of Robe fixtures[/caption]

TARTU, ESTONIA – Vanemuine Theatre in Estonia’s cultural hub of Tartu has premiered the country’s first version of the classic ABBA jukebox musical “Mamma Mia” staged in Vanemuine’s Big House auditorium, directed by Ain Mäeots with lighting designed by Meelis Lusmägi. The LD took advantage of Vanemuine’s house rig which includes Robe moving lights, weaving MMX Spots, 600E Spots,  LEDWash 1200s and  LEDWash 600s into his scheme for the lively and colorful show set on the Greek island of Kalokairi on the eve of Sophie’s wedding to Sky.

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Staging Concepts Launches Aria Acoustical Shell System

[caption id="attachment_274570" align="alignnone" width="800"]The Aria™ Acoustical Shell System[/caption]

MINNEAPOLIS — Staging Concepts, industry leader in portable staging equipment and performing arts solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its newest product offering: the Aria™ Acoustical Shell System. A highly anticipated addition to the product line, the Aria Acoustical Shell System offers highly-engineered towers and ceiling panels that reflect sound to create a resounding performance space. Aria is a unique and cost-effective solution that enables the band, chorus or orchestra to deliver their best performance.

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Chauvet Professional Adds Flexibility To Expanded Boise Centre

[caption id="attachment_274567" align="alignnone" width="800"]Boise Centre expands and gets lighting aid from Chauvet[/caption]

BOISE, ID –– Things are bustling in Idaho’s capital, which was ranked by Forbes as one of the 15 fastest growing cities in the US.  Keeping up with the rapid pace of change is Boise Centre, a multi-use meeting and convention venue located in the heart of the city. In October, the first phase of the facility’s expansion plan was completed, with the opening of Boise Centre East, a 36,000 sq. ft. site located directly across The Grove Plaza from the 50,000 sq. ft. original Boise Centre building. 

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Mojo Barriers’ Appoints US Manager

[caption id="attachment_274564" align="alignnone" width="795"]Mojo Barriers US manager Jordi van Berkum [/caption]

MANHEIM, Pa. – Mojo Barriers US has appointed Jordi van Berkum as the company’s new US manager, 6th Feb 2017. Since the acquisition of Mojo Barriers by EVAGO Group on 18th Jan 2017, CEO Alex Borger has been taking on board the ambitions of the new owners and visiting the global network of offices with them. A trip to the USA in January with EVAGO CFO Lorenz Schmid resulted in the appointment of Jordi van Berkum.

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Alcorn McBride helps birds fly inside the ATL airport

“Flight Paths” Public Art Installation at Atlanta International Airport Takes Off with Support from Alcorn McBride

[caption id="attachment_274561" align="alignnone" width="800"]Alcorn McBride helps birds fly inside the ATL airport[/caption]

ORLANDO, FL – Flight paths are commonplace over airports, but passengers using Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport experience “Flight Paths” of a very different kind.  The installation called “Flight Paths” is the latest public art work to link concourses at the country’s busiest airport.  Created by artist Steve Waldeck, it simulates a walk through a forest with immersive lighting, video, projection and sound effects.

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Public Comment Period Open for Five ESTA Draft Standards

NYC – Five Technical Standards Program draft standards are newly posted for public comment. These documents are all up for reaffirmation by their respective working groups, meaning they have been published for as long as five years and the consensus body is considering republishing them with no substantive changes. Comments on the draft standards will be accepted through the end of the day on 3 April 2017. Download the documents, review instructions, and review forms at http://tsp.esta.org/tsp/documents/public_review_docs.php.

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Chevelle Wraps West Coast Tour with Bandit Lites

[caption id="attachment_274555" align="alignnone" width="800"]Bandit has looked after Chevelle since 2014[/caption]

BOULDER, CO – American rock band Chevelle wrapped a series of shows in the western U.S. in January that took them from the Fillmore in San Francisco on Jan. 13 to the Boulder Theater in Boulder, CO on Jan. 30. Lighting designer Craig Richter built this tour’s lighting design around the new scenic set elements created by Robb Jibson of So Midwest Inc., using a lighting package provided by Bandit Lites. With a new album to promote, The North Corridor, the band had been looking to make a new visual statement with the shows.

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