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Mavericks Reflect Passion Of “You’re The Fire” at Jhankaar 2017

Mavericks Reflect Passion Of “You’re The Fire” at Jhankaar 2017

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LENASIA, SOUTH AFRICA –Dance has been an integral part of Indian culture since ancient times. Over 3,500 years ago, the Vedas’ carefully choreographed rituals were used to convey spiritual themes.  This tradition lives on in beautiful fashion in South Africa today, where the Jhankaar School of Dance in Lenasia keeps dance (often with a more modern twist) in the forefront of the cultural life of the nation’s large Indian community.

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Dan+Shay Obsessed with Robe

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NASHVILLE – Country music duo Dan + Shay – vocalists and songwriters Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney – are engaged in an extensive touring cycle following the success of their second studio album, “Obsessed,” released in June 2016. Lighting is designed, programmed and operated for them by Jeff Mathews of Borealis Stage Lighting in Nashville, Tennessee, and includes Robe Spiider, Spikie and Pointe moving lights.

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Christie Projectors Enhance Expo 67 Live, Allowing Attendees To Relive The Canadian Show Of The Century

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MONTREAL – Christie®, a leader in creating and delivering the world’s best visual and audio experiences, is providing projectors for Expo 67 Live, a celebration to honor the 50th anniversary of the Montreal World’s Fair, produced by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). From September 18 to 30, Christie Roadster HD20K-J 3DLP® projectors will light up Esplanade de la Place des Arts to broadcast images onto the giant multi-screen installation to immerse viewers in the cinematic environment and relive Expo 67.

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A.C. Lighting Inc. Hires Marketing Project Manager

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TORONTO, ON,– A.C. Lighting Inc., distributor of world-class lighting, rigging and video technologies, appoints Kyla Werrett to fill the newly created role of Marketing Project Manager. Kyla Werrett brings with her over 15 years of marketing experience and comes to A.C. Lighting Inc. from TOA Canada Corporation, a commercial audio and intercom manufacturer, where she held the role of marketing coordinator.

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Rolling Stones No Filter Tour

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LONDON – Entertainment engineering experts WIcreations has constructed several major set elements and developed associated rigging systems for the spectacular stage architecture designed by Stufish for the Rolling Stones’ ‘No Filter’ European tour. WI’s team was led by Hans Willems and Koen Peeters. Their brief included three major aspects: creating a cantilevered stage roofing system above the main performance area; devising a method for rigging and securing four 23 meter high by 11 meter wide LED video screens to the front of four large steel towers and building two mobile technical areas for use onstage.

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Caravan Stage Company’s Amara Zee Theater Ship Stages Multimedia “Nomadic Tempest” with MA Lighting’s dot2 core Console

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BC, CANADA- The Caravan Stage Company’s theater ship Amara Zee is finishing the two-month run of “Nomadic Tempest” in British Columbia, Canada where MA Lighting’s dot2 core is providing lighting control for the complex shipboard production.  A.C.T Lighting, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting products in North America.

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Chorus Line™: A Flexible Range of Multi-talented Performers by Elation

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LOS ANGELES – With Elation Professional’s new Chorus Line™ of flexible LED batten luminaires, strip lights have graduated from static, single-purpose wash lights to more maneuverable, adaptable lighting effects that can fulfill a number of purposes in a single show. This new range of multi-purpose LED batten wash luminaires features a wide motorized zoom, dynamic 220° tilt axis movement and the power to compete with LED video.

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Oracle LED Adds Joe Lapchick to its Team

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PACOIMA, CALIF. Joe Lapchick is the newest addition to the Oracle LED team. He joins with nearly 15 years of experience from Lighthouse Technologies and Theatrixx where he developed a critical eye for quality while developing strong industry relationships. He’s managed to navigate the tides of an evolving industry with grace and we’re happy to have his energy, dedication and expertise.

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PixelFLEX takes the stage at the Scottish Rite Valley of Boston

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NASHVILLE,– As one of the several Scottish Rite Valleys located in the state of Massachusetts, the Valley of Boston is steeped in the rich traditions of the Scottish Rite and Freemasonry dating back to the 17th Century. Dedicated to promoting personal character, leadership, and family values, the four bodies of the Valley of Boston come together twice a year in the spring and fall to welcome new members to the fraternal organization. In a ceremony that includes a high level of theatrical production, the Valley of Boston wanted to heighten the experience behind the ceremony so they installed a new FLEXLite LED video system from PixelFLEX.

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WorldStage’s LED Video Inventory Grows with Customized ROE CB5 Screens and ROE Strip Lights

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NYC  – WorldStage recently expanded its large inventory of LED video solutions with the acquisition of customized ROE CB5 LED panels and ROE Strip LEDs to give customers new creative options. Thanks to strong customer interest, these have already been successfully deployed as main screens for general sessions and VIP breakout rooms as well as creative accents to innovative scenic designs.

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