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Bandit Lites Makes Massive Gear Purchase

Bandit Lites Makes Massive Gear Purchase

Bandit Lites announces a banner 2024 as the company expands its inventory with a tremendous amount of new gear including acquisitions from ACME Lighting, ACT Entertainment, Chauvet Professional, Robe, and Tyler Truss. “There is explosive growth in the live show market and all firms are exploding alongside,” said Bandit Lites Chair Michael T. Strickland. “Bandit has made large acquisitions of all of the above equipment. There is a lot more new, amazing equipment in the pipeline as well. Bandit is truly blessed.”Read More »Bandit Lites Makes Massive Gear Purchase

Rainer Brandstätter Returns to AV Stumpfl

Rainer Brandstätter

AV Stumpfl announces that experienced pro-AV professional Rainer Brandstätter has rejoined the company in the newly created role of product partnership manager. Brandstätter studied media technology at St Pölten University of Applied Sciences and originally joined AV Stumpfl in 2015 as a support technician. He was later promoted to project manager and trainer, where he was responsible, together with Florian Eder, for training on AV Stumpfl’s PIXERA media server platform on a global basis.Read More »Rainer Brandstätter Returns to AV Stumpfl

Over 250 Elation Proteus Illuminate Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Founding Day Art Installation

Lighting Designer Thomas Giegerich of bright! studios and ES:ME Entertainment Services teamed up to illuminate a stunning agal art piece for Saudi Arabia’s 2024 Founding Day celebration and used over 250 Elation Proteus luminaires to fulfil the brief. The event, held on February 22, commemorated the founding of the first Saudi state and showcased the rich heritage and enduring spirit of the Kingdom.Read More »Over 250 Elation Proteus Illuminate Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Founding Day Art Installation

In Memoriam: William “Bill” Moodie, Lighting Representative and Salesperson, 94

 

Bill Moodie, along with his partner Tom Pincu, were longtime sales representatives for ETC as Moodie/Pincu Associates

Born September 21, 1929, William “Bill” Moodie died on December 29, 2023, at the age of 94. Moodie, while known for his loud shirts, was a great salesman who built longtime relationships with his clients and customers. He loved to share his knowledge and mentor the next generations of lighting professionals through his work with USITT and Educational Theater Association. There will be a Celebration of Life for Bill Moodie that will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 3:00pm at Ancillary Studios @ South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Hawaiian, kilts, or Scottish attire is encouraged! Here is a bio and remembrance from his family.Read More »In Memoriam: William “Bill” Moodie, Lighting Representative and Salesperson, 94

Tom Kenny Lights Diverse Acts at ‘Premio Lo Nuestro’ Awards with CHAUVET Professional

The 2024 edition of Premio Lo Nuestro dazzled on many levels, not the least of which were what critics called the “historic collaborations” that were performed throughout the three-hour program. Demonstrating that Latin music really knows no boundaries, the Univision TV special featured reggaeton legend Don Omar doing a rendition of “Danza Kuduro” with pop-punk rocker Machine Gun Kelly. Then there was Mexican music sensation Carin León joining forces with country music star Kane Brown in the world premiere of their song “The One (Pero No Como Yo).” Camilo and Evaluna also broke new ground at Miami’s Kaseya Center by performing their song “PLIS” for the first time on television.Read More »Tom Kenny Lights Diverse Acts at ‘Premio Lo Nuestro’ Awards with CHAUVET Professional

AOTO Electronics: Proprietary LED Technology Empowering High-End Cinema

In cinemas, mainstream display technologies are currently divided into three directions: traditional projection, laser projection, and LED display. Traditional projection technology falls behind laser projection and LED screens in terms of color reproduction, contrast, 3D effects, and other display characteristics. AOTO Electronics, keenly recognizing this market demand, has adeptly responded by independently developing LED cinema display technology.

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DJ Duo Tale of Us Wows Audiences in Buenos Aires with ‘Afterlife’ Featuring Claypaky Lighting Support

Tale of Us, the Italian DJ duo based in Berlin, made their fourth stop on the Latin American leg of their Afterlife world tour when they recently played Buenos Aires. Claypaky lighting took center stage at the Mandarine Park & Tent at Punto Carrasco on March 8 and 9 as Afterlife wowed excited crowds.Read More »DJ Duo Tale of Us Wows Audiences in Buenos Aires with ‘Afterlife’ Featuring Claypaky Lighting Support

Cleaning-Optimized Leveling Feet from JW Winco

When strict hygiene standards are in place, it’s essential to use the appropriate optimized parts. However, even in less sensitive areas, optimized parts are just as valuable, starting with the leveling feet. JW Winco offers a selection of optimized leveling feet for a range of applications.

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Ayrton Lighting Fixtures and grandMA3 Control Love the Nightlife at LIV Las Vegas

With its expansion to the famed Strip, Fontainebleau Las Vegas has launched LIV Las Vegas, the city’s newest nightlife destination, which Lighting Designer Stephen Lieberman has illuminated with an array of Ayrton fixtures controlled by a grandMA3 light console. The LIV brand, born at the iconic Fontainebleau Miami, now delivers high-energy, A-list entertainment at its 50,000 square-foot counterpart in Las Vegas, making its 2,000 club-going guests feel in the middle of the EDM action.

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PRG Shines Bright at the 36th Annual ‘Premio Lo Nuestro’ with Innovative LED Solutions

Don Omar performs onstage during Univision’s 36th ‘Premio Lo Nuestro’ at Kaseya Center on February 22, 2024 in Miami, FL. (Photo by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images)

On February 22, the 36th Annual Premio Lo Nuestro, the crown jewel of Latin music awards, dazzled audiences at Miami’s Kaseya Center with unforgettable performances by some of the biggest names in the industry including Maluma, Grupo Frontera, Camilo & Evaluna, Gente De Zona, and Yuridia & Angela Aguilar. Adding an extra layer of brilliance to this star-studded event from Univision was lighting design by Tom Kenny and set design by Jorge Dominguez, who employed PRG to complete the LED order.Read More »PRG Shines Bright at the 36th Annual ‘Premio Lo Nuestro’ with Innovative LED Solutions