HERRENBERG, Germany — Photographer/explorer Michael Martin is using up to 12 AV Stumpfl VarioClip screens as part of his touring AV production in support of his latest film and new book, Planet Desert, at more than 150 venues across Germany and Europe.
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA –It was a star-studded evening at the 25th Annual Trumpet Awards, a tremendous celebration of African American achievers and those who support the African American experience. Bounce, who recently acquired the show, produced and aired the awards Sunday, January 29. Bandit Lites provided the lighting package for the evening which took place January 21 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. The event honors accomplishments in diverse fields including law, medicine, business, politics, the Arts, civil rights, sports, entrepreneurship, entertainment and other careers.
NEW ORLEANS – Attracting nearly 18,000 attendees from more than 100 countries, the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions is the premier opportunity for medical professionals to come together to share ideas. As a leader in the global healthcare field, Switzerland-based Novartis was looking to make a dynamic statement at the event through a colorful digital media and interactive trade show display. Wanting LED video to play a prominent role in the booth design, Novartis turned to Milan-based WorldWide Events and Vancouver-based Xibita.
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ST. LOUIS, MO — The Long Reach Long Riders and Behind the Scenes will host their annual fundraising raffle at the USITT Conference March 9-11 in St. Louis, MO. This year’s raffle will celebrate the 14th Anniversary of the Long Reach Long Riders annual charity motorcycle ride. The Riders have raised well over half a million dollars for charity in their years of touring some of the country’s most beautiful areas.
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LJUBLJANA, Slovenia – Aca Lukas’ unique blend of rock-fused Balkan folk music has garnered the Serbian artist a loyal following. The popular singer’s diverse musical talents were on full display recently at Slovenia’s Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre, where he played two and a half hours of hits. Accenting the colorful performance chord for melodious chord, was a vivid multi-faceted light show created by Mario Curkovic, using a collection of CHAUVET Professional Rogue and Maverick fixtures supplied by Akustika Bahun.
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Elation Professional’s TVL Softlight DW and TVL Panel DW are new soft lights for broadcast, TV and film lighting. Both luminaires house cool white and warm white LEDs with linear color temperature control for a wide choice of variable shade projections from warm white tungsten to cool white daylight.
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FRANKFURT, Germany – More than 100 Claypaky Scenius Profile luminaires accompanied German hard-rock legends Bad Uncles on a winter tour of their homeland in support of their first new album in ten years ‘Memento’, with longstanding production designer Jerry Appelt selecting the innovative fixtures to create spectacular, multi-layered lighting looks. Appelt has worked with Bad Uncles since 2002. As a result, he is accustomed to creating the high production values the band desires.
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USA – Ben Coker, lighting designer for Porter Robinson and Madeon’s co-headlining ‘Shelter’ theatre tour, has just finished an extensive 34 date run in the U.S, with Robe BMFL Spots and WashBeams and Pointes prominent on the rig. The decision to play theatres has been hugely successful. The show took on the feel of a concert with individual songs / breaks in between, live vocals much of the time and a selection of live instruments introduced and played throughout the set … from electric pianos to percussion.
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MILL VALLEY, CA — Benny Collins, production and tour manager and 2014 recipient of the Parnelli Lifetime Achievement Award, died Jan. 27. He was 68. The long list of acts and artists he worked with include Journey, David Bowie, Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Lionel Richie and U2.
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AARHUS, DENMARK—An array of creative video panels from Martin by HARMAN provide a visually dazzling backdrop for Danish rock band Superloader’s video for the song “City Light.” Award-winning Croatian cinematographer, Vedran Rapo, who is well-versed in capturing the full potential of lighting fixtures on camera, deployed Martin by HARMAN solutions because of seamless integration between video, lighting and control products.
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LOS ANGELES – Wonderama, a revival of the popular ‘60s kids variety show, rolled out this month on Tribune Broadcasting’s cable network, with a set featuring Solaris Mozart LED fixtures. Hosted by David Osmond (of the well-known Osmond family), 13 weekly episodes are in the can with 30 more scheduled. The show was lit by LD Herrick Goldman of HG Lighting Design Inc., New York.
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MANCHESTER, U.K. — Schwarzkopf, a maker of hair care products, turned to Evans Audio Visual Stage for the set, stage, video, lighting and sound for a two-day re-launch event for their Blond Me hair care products. The event took place at the Principal Manchester, a luxury hotel and event hosting complex.
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