LAS VEGAS – On Tuesday, June 10, 2014 around 2:30 pm, Ricky J. Robinson, 59, died from injuries sustained after a fall from a third story window at the MGM Grand Conference Center here. Reports indicate that Robinson was not able to get out of the way when a cart used for transporting audio gear was accidentally put into reverse, pushing him out the window.
Read More »
Entec is supplying lighting and sound for singer / songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ian Anderson’s current UK concert tour. Anderson, best known as lead singer, flautist and acoustic guitarist for rock band Jethro Tull …. is enjoying performing material from his latest and most successful solo album to date, “Homo Erraticus”.
For more details, visit www.entec-soundandlight.com Read More »
Battersea Power Station Development Company on behalf of its shareholders, SP Setia, Sime Darby and Employees Provident Fund hosted a concert by Sir Elton John to thank everyone who is helping to make the development of the iconic Power Station a reality. The event featured a lighting design by Patrick Woodroffe, with Robe moving lights on the rig and equipment supplied by west London based Colour Sound Experiment.
For more details, visit www.robe.cz Read More »
NEW ZEALAND – The end of March, 2014 marked a milestone for the iconic Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch, New Zealand, as “the grand old lady’s” iconic dome ceiling lifted back into its rightful place after an extensive refurbishment as a result of the February, 2011 earthquake. Rigging and stage equipment company ShowQuip of Christchurch was there with their Ron StageMaster wireless load cells from Eilon Engineering.
For more details, visit www.eilon-engineering.com and www.showquip.com Read More »
KORTRIJK, Belgium – Barco has expanded its projection portfolio for rental and staging with a brand-new three-chip DLP projector. Offering a brightness level of 35,000 center lumens, the HDQ-4K35 is capable of showing native 4K content at 60 Hz frame rates. It features a unique integrated design with internal power supply, rental frame and no external chimney fan.
Read More »
Lighting Co
Applied Audio & Creative Stage Lighting
Venue
Ithaca College Emerson Suites
Ithaca, NY
Lighting Co
East Coast Lighting & Production Services
Venue
Agganis Arena, Boston University
Boston, MA
How long have you been reading these pages of PLSN? A year, five years? Maybe 10? Maybe you are one of our original subscribers who have been enjoying the latest in industry news, production profiles, editorial and industry insights for the past 15 years. That is right, PLSN Magazine is five months into its 15th year in the business! This month I want to share a little bit of history of how PLSN Magazine grew to become the largest magazine for our industry, not just in print, but online and via your mobile device as well.
Read More »
