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Panasonic Connect Expands AV Solutions at InfoComm 2024

Panasonic Connect’s ET-FMP50 Series Media Processor can be used for immersive installations

Panasonic Connect North America announced additions to its AV solution suite to power innovative and engaging visual experiences across industries. The dynamic visuals of immersive exhibitions are no longer reserved just for entertainment venues: they are key to engaging audiences from classrooms to corporate meeting rooms to houses of worship. Panasonic Connect will highlight its full AV ecosystem of both new and existing solutions at InfoComm 2024. The booth (#W1500) will feature its array of solutions that power dynamic entertainment experiences, foster better collaboration, and simplify workflows.Read More »Panasonic Connect Expands AV Solutions at InfoComm 2024

Robe T1s Go ‘Upstream’ for National Ballet of Portugal Production

Groundbreaking choreographer and contemporary dance innovator Andrew McNicol presented the world premiere of Upstream, his first collaboration with the Companhia Nacional de Bailado (CNB) – the National Ballet of Portugal – for which he asked acclaimed Lighting Designer Yaron Abulafia to create scenography and lighting for the performance which was staged at the São Carlos Opera House, Lisbon, Portugal. Upstream was presented as part of a trilogy of works, together with Baracco Concerto by the late George Balanchine and Workwithinwork (which originally premiered in 1998) by William Forsythe – three distinctive works from very different eras and generations of choreographers based on classical dance.Read More »Robe T1s Go ‘Upstream’ for National Ballet of Portugal Production

ETC Introduces 2024 Fred Foster Student Mentees

ETC announces the talented students that will be a part of the 2024 Fred Foster Student Mentorship Program in North America. Through the program’s online networking events, students will meet a range of industry mentors. ETC’s late Founder and CEO Fred Foster started the program in 1999, recognizing the critical role mentorship plays in any lighting professional’s career.Read More »ETC Introduces 2024 Fred Foster Student Mentees

Steve McCracken Celebrates Stereofunk ‘First Festival of Summer’ With ChamSys 

Writing about this year’s edition of the Stereofunk Festival, one critic declared: “it isn’t just a music festival; it’s a vibrant D.I.Y community… a whirlwind of art and culture.” At the center of this “whirlwind” (at least as far as the performances on the main stage were concerned) was Steve McCracken of Mac-Events, who used the ChamSys Stadium MagicQ MQ250M to busk lightshows for Wanda Dee, iconic hip-hop artists from The Bronx, Vengoboys, a Top-10 Dutch Euro-dance group, and Urban Cookie Collective, a UK electronic duo, along with a wide range of other global acts.Read More »Steve McCracken Celebrates Stereofunk ‘First Festival of Summer’ With ChamSys 

Absen’s Partner Ecosystem Debuts Groundbreaking Solutions at InfoComm 2024

Prepare to be amazed by Absen’s innovative Direct View LED technology, showcased across several partner booths during InfoComm 2024. Absen’s Booth (W2524) will be a hub of innovation, featuring collaborative AV solutions from fellow industry leaders such as Brompton Technology, Datapath, MegaPixel, Pixera, MSE Audio, AMERIA AG, and ModTruss. This dynamic event highlights the pivotal role of partnerships in driving technological advancements and achieving industry milestones.

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SGM Light Appoints Matt Guminski to Strengthen Designer Relationships

SGM Light announces the appointment of Matt Guminski to lead Designer Relations for SGM North America. This strategic move aims to enhance and expand SGM’s role as an essential and versatile lighting solution for professionals in the live event design and entertainment & touring industries. The development of this new Designer Relations position also aims to drive forward SGM Light’s mission to innovate and excel in lighting fixture design and innovation.

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The National Works with Robe in New Zealand

Cincinnati-based rock band The National’s touring lighting crew appreciated using a mix of Robe BMFL Blade and Spiider wash beam moving lights for their show at Auckland, New Zealand’s Spark Arena venue, for which equipment was supplied by rental company NW Group / Oceania, and used to great effect to realize a touring version of Michael Brown’s production lighting design. The National played the Australia and New Zealand leg of their ongoing world tour in February and March in a show that embraces new material from two albums including the latest Laugh Track and continues through 2024.Read More »The National Works with Robe in New Zealand