FARMINGDALE, NY – Bulbtronics, Inc. has become an Energy Star Partner. The designation reflects the company’s efforts to promote energy efficiency. Bulbtronics said it would continue to promote energy efficiency through the use of green lighting products.
Read More »OWATONNA, MN — Wenger Corporation signed an agreement to acquire theatrical rigging company, J. R. Clancy, Inc. The two companies plan to operate as complementary businesses. J.R. Clancy, led by Bob Theis and Mike Murphy, will remain J.R. Clancy. Wenger, led by Bill Beer, will remain Wenger. The headquarters of J.R. Clancy will remain in Syracuse and the headquarters for Wenger will remain in Owatonna. Both companies anticipated synergies including enhanced product development, buying power and best practices.
Read More »VANCOUVER, BC — On Aug. 1, Cheap Trick canceled a show set for Sept. 1 at the PNE (Pacific National Exhibition). The band, which had been performing shortly before a squall blew down the main stage at the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest on July 17, injuring their driver, said they would not be performing on stages made by Groupe Berger/Mega-Stage until they could be convinced they were safe. Groupe Berger spokesman Stéphane Berger issued a response to the cancellation; the full text follows:
Read More »Erich Friend, owner of the Texas-based Teqniqal Systems, a Fort Worth, TX-based consulting firm specializing in performing arts technology and safety, makes a case for… Read More »Safety Signage Can Overcome Language Barriers
Read More »NEW YORK — Two people working backstage at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s (JALC) Rose Theater were injured July 29 when the lift they were working with reportedly fell over. The injuries were serious enough for the workers to be taken from the scene to a nearby hospital by ambulance. Both workers have since been released and are recovering at home, noted Gail A. Beltrone, vice president, Frederick P. Rose Hall, which houses Jazz at Lincoln Center.
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LAS VEGAS — The Parnelli Awards Board of Directors is pleased to announce additional sponsors stepping up and supporting the biggest night of the year for the live entertainment profession. Now in its 11th year, the Parnelli Awards will be held Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Peabody Orlando in Orlando, FL to once again to recognize pioneering, influential professionals and their contributions. But it wouldn’t be possible without the support that sponsor companies provide, as Gold, Silver and Production Partner sponsors.
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LOS ANGELES — All Access Staging and Productions recently completed installation of the temporary staging, seating riser, and “opera box” systems for the live show run of America’s Got Talent for the summer.
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NEW YORK — Production designer Butch Allen opted for fixtures much newer than the decades-old hits being performed with NKOTBSB, this year’s reunion with 1990s boy bands New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys. Allen is using 79 GLP Volkslicht Zoom LED Spots to line the 155-foot-long staging elements designed by Tait Towers, which include a 91-foot-long catwalk.
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KNOXVILLE, TN — Bandit Lites is supporting the needs of green-minded LDs with recent purchases of LED gear and other energy-efficient light sources for tours (and designers) including Keith Urban (Marc Brickman), Owl City (Paul Holst), Selena Gomez (Seth Jackson), Buffalo Springfield/Neil Young (Keith Wissmar) and Jackson Browne (Steve Comer).
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DALLAS — GoVision provided a 12 by 20.5 foot Barco I6 high resolution LED screen as a backdrop for the Big 12 Football Media Days media days, held July 25-26 at the Westin Galleria. Coaches, players and the soon-to-be-launched Longhorn Network (LHN) all took turns in the media spotlight.
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