MUSKEGON, MI – The next Worship Arts Technology Summit (WATS), set for Sept. 13-15, is open to all church technicians, musicians and vocalists seeking the worship arts and technology training. The event is sponsored by Elation Lighting, Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Yamaha Corporation of America, Shure, and Media Shout.
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SYRACUSE, NY – Bridget Cox, a contract project manager with J. R. Clancy, Inc., has passed the exam in the Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP) for Theatre Rigging. Cox is now an ETCP-certified rigging professional.
Read More »McALLEN, AUSTIN and HOUSTON, TX – Mega Systems announced open house events at three cities in Texas on three separate dates, Aug. 30 (McAllen, Texas); Sept. 1 (Austin, Texas) and Sept. 3 (Houston). The events will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Food and refreshments will be served, with live music to follow.
Read More »LAS VEGAS – All three ETCP examinations will be given at the October 2010 LDI show: the entertainment electrician exam (Oct. 21), the arena rigging exam (Oct. 22 am) and the theatre rigging exam (Oct. 22, pm).
Read More »DALLAS – Bob Belanger has joined PRG Distribution as a salesman. Based in PRG's Toronto office, Belanger will be responsible for sales of ChainMaster, EuroTruss/Slick Truss systems and PowerQuick.
Read More »BURBANK, CA – Chaos Visual Productions is the video contractor for Justin Bieber's 2010 North American My World Tour, which is in support of his recent album release earlier this year, My World 2.0.
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COMPTON, CA – Branam Enterprises has named Nick Parnello as head of its new research and development group working on flying effects using the company's high-speed motion control systems. Parnello will also be working with Branam Enterprises founder and CEO Joe Branam.
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FORT A.P. HILL, VA – It's not every day that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) can celebrate their 100th anniversary National Scout Jamboree. The event, held July 26-Aug. 4, with the main anniversary celebration held on July 31, drew more than 72,000, with production support from Alford Media, Annapolis Mobile Power, Clair Brothers, Christie Lites, CorporateMagic, Daktronics, EventsBum, Event Tech, GoVision and others.
Read More »LONDON – The Stage Technologies training department is offering new one-day introductory courses on automation and operator programming. The courses, set for Sept. 27, 28 and 29, are aimed at students, technical professionals and automation operators seeking to expand their skills.
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LLANELLI, U.K. – Philips SSL worked with Lighting Technology Projects (LTP) to replace less-efficient and higher-maintenance sodium fixtures with Philips eW Reach Powercore LED fixtures for Tintern Abbey, Chepstow Castle, Caerphilly Castle, Castell Coch, Coity Castle, Llansteffan Castle, Kidwelly Castle and Swansea Castle, all Cadw Monuments in South Wales.
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SAN RAMON, CA – When Zamar Media Solutions from San Jose, California was asked to propose a new LED lighting scheme for San Ramon Valley Bible Church, they chose Robe CitySource 96 fixtures.
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