STOCKHOLM, Sweden — The Melodifestivalen (Melody Festival) determines Sweden’s entrant in Europe’s annual Eurovision Song Contest. The 2014 event went from four semifinals in February to a “second chance” round on March 1. The final competition was staged in Stockholm on March 8. LD Fredrik Jönsson’s rig included 131 Clay Paky Sharpys, 26 Sharpy Wash 330s and 14 Alpha Profile 1500s. Starlight provided the gear.
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LONDON — Avolites announced May 19 that it has restructured its board of directors. Managing director Richard Salzedo is stepping back into the role of director, and Steve Warren has been promoted to Avolites Group MD. Pictured here are the Avolites directors. From left, J.B. Toby, Richard Salzedo, Meena Varatharajan, Steve Warren and Koy Neminathan.
Read More »SANT’OMERO, Italy — Proel S.p.a., which makes and markets a variety of audio, video and lighting related products, recently launched Solo Distribution, a new division specialized in the distribution, development and commercialization of musical instruments and proprietary brands.
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NEW ORLEANS — LD Joe Paradise lit the band 311 for their March 11 concert (a.k.a. 311 Day concert) with gear from Harman’s Martin Professional lighting unit, including 10 Atomic 3000 DMX strobes and a Martin M6 lighting console. The concert took up a sizable chunk of the special day for the band and its fans — there was more than five hours of music.
Read More »SYCAMORE, IL — Upstaging Inc., based here, has invested in the Uplift Fall Prevention System developed by Edinburgh, Scotland-based Limpet Technology. Innovative Access Services (IAS), based in Los Angeles, secured the contract between the prominent touring provider and developer of the multi-function height safety system.
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NASHVILLE — Bandit Lites supported Nashville’s annual Grammy Block Party, a private event for members of the Recording Academy held at Owen Bradley Park on May 13. LD Mike Marcario’s design included Martin MAC 2000 Washes, Martin MAC Auras, GRN Batten 3-36 units, 8-lite moles and PAR 64s, controlled via a grandMA 2 console.
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WUPPERTAL, Germany — Riedel Communications provided the global communications backbone for the Wings for Life World Run, sponsored by Red Bull and supporting research to cure spinal cord injuries. Participants in 34 countries around the world took part in the event.
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