UV/FX UV Backdrop Joins Summer Tour for Finland-Based Band, Nightwish
Dave Grohl’s Iron Throne Adorned with Ayrton MagicDot-R LED Fixtures
LOS ANGELES – After sustaining an injury from a fall from the stage in Gothenburg, Sweden in June, Foo Fighters front man, Dave Grohl, reclaimed the stage for the band’s Sonic Highways tour, mounted on his own ‘Iron Throne’. The throne is adorned with a corona of 12 Ayrton MagicDot-R LED moving lights which are used by lighting designer, Dan Hadley, both as feature lighting and for illumination of the charismatic singer.
Read More »Mega-Lite XS LED Strobe W
Mega-Lite’s XS LED Strobe W comes with 324 White SMD LEDs. The LEDs have a wide 140º LED angle and the unit can operate as a wash, strobe or blinder light. The XS LED Strobe W has 3 and 9 segments of control. Line up multiple unit together in matrix to create chases and other eye-catching effects. The blinder effect boosts the power of the LED for 4 seconds to give an enormous burst of like worthy of any stage or venue.
Read More »A&O Technology’s Falcon Searchlights Used at Outdoor Festivals in Europe
BREMEN, Germany – A&O Technology noted that its Falcon searchlights added to the looks of a variety of open-air events during the 2015 summer season in Europe.
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Elation Professional Notes Progress with Capture Design Software Alliance
LOS ANGELES – In April 2013, when Elation Professional entered into an agreement with Capture Visualisation AB of Sweden to distribute the company’s well-established Capture lighting design software, it marked the end of Elation’s search for a professional design package to complement the company’s growing product line and the beginning of a rewarding cooperation.
Read More »Laserworld Introduces Lasergraph DSP Laser Show Control Solution
Lasergraph DSP, the professional, de-central laser show control solution, is now available at Laserworld. Many of the high-profile show designing companies have relied on Laseranimation’s Lasergraph DSP for many years: The Lasergraph DSP controllers promise extreme output performance, as they are small computers on their own which handle the whole output processing in a decentralized way.
Read More »Robe Rocks at the Rockhal in Luxembourg
ESCH/ALZETTE, Luxembourg – Robe BMFLs are the latest major addition to the house lighting rig at the 6,000-capacity Rockhal club and concert venue in a reclaimed industrial setting.
Read More »Deadline for ETCP Testing Opportunities at LDI 2015 Approaching
LAS VEGAS – All three ETCP examinations will be offered at LDI in Las Vegas, NV on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. Interested applicants must submit their application, along with supporting materials and fee, to the ETCP office no later than Sept. 30, 2015. The ETCP office is located at 630 9th Ave, Suite 609, New York, NY, 10036.
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Zombie Warfare Attraction in Vegas Lit with Chauvet Professional Fixtures
LAS VEGAS – Adventure Combat Ops, one of Las Vegas’ newer attractions, invites participants to a 77,000 square foot former warehouse for an immersive adventure involving an invading army of zombies in an urban warfare setting. The lighting includes LED fixtures from Chauvet Professional, deftly deployed by Steve Hansel of XS Entertainment LLC.
Read More »Wenger Announced Expanded Role for J.R. Clancy President Mike Murphy
OWATONNA, MN – Wenger Corporation named Mike Murphy general manager of the company’s Performing Arts operations. Murphy also retains his his current role as president of J.R. Clancy.
Read More »Knight of Illumination Awards 2015 TV Shortlist Announced
UK – The Knight of Illumination Awards (KOI) TV judging panel has announced its eagerly anticipated shortlist for this year’s ceremony, which will take place at London’s glamorous Troxy club on Sunday Oct. 4.
Read More »Clay Paky Scenius and Spheriscan Fixtures to be Featured at LDI
Clay Paky will be presenting new products at LDI this October including the company’s Scenius and Spheriscan fixtures. The Scenius fixture, pictured here, combines high light output with minimal operating noise and a CRI greater than 95.
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