Johannesburg, South Africa-based rental and production company Sound Stylists has invested in 24 Robe PAINTE moving lights, the first part of an order that has been delivered via South African Distributor DWR, with more to follow soon.Read More »New Style for Robe PAINTES
Barbizon Lighting introduces David Jamili as the Southeast Regional Sales Manager. Jamili will lead the Products and Expendables division across Barbizon’s Atlanta, Orlando, Charlotte, and Washington DC offices, reinforcing Barbizon’s success in the Southeast region.Read More »Barbizon Lighting Welcomes David Jamili as Southeast Regional Sales Manager
Lainey Wilson, CMA Female Vocalist of the Year and New Artist of the Year and ACM’s New Female Artist of the Year, is known for her signature Bell Bottom Country aesthetic. “It’s an amazing camp to work with,” says Andrew Sparks, President of PTP Live and Account Manager for Wilson’s first headlining tour, which kicked off this summer. And as head of PTP, which stands for Production Technology Partners, Sparks emphasizes the importance of the “partner” part. “They’re understanding, they love new ideas; they’re everything you would ever want out of a client. It’s a partnership,” he says.
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Here is a look inside The Sphere in Las Vegas from this past weekend when U2 took to the stage with the opening of their highly-anticipated ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere’ shows at the launch of the cutting-edge venue. The 25-date run of shows celebrates the band’s acclaimed album ‘Achtung Baby’, as well as its accompanying industry-defining ‘ZOO TV’ Tour which broke the mold. U2 provided fans a fully immersive experience, utilizing every part of Sphere’s LED screen – the world’s largest and highest-resolution – into a gallery that showcased bespoke art while performing on a turntable stage.
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As ADJ continues to develop into a leading mid-market supplier to the AVL rental, production and installation industries, the company has appointed Image Marketing as its manufacturer’s representative for Southern California. The company’s market share in this significant region continues to grow, which means that more boots on the ground are essential to continue providing ADJ’s trademark excellent customer service. The team from Image Marketing will assist ADJ’s internal sales staff in continuing to provide the best possible service to existing customers while also developing new business.Read More »Image Marketing Appointed To Grow ADJ’s Business In Southern California
Nominations are now being accepted for the next Parnelli Awards ceremony, to be held on Friday, January 26, 2024, during the NAMM Show. Anyone can go to the ParnelliAwards.com site and nominate live event professionals and companies who exemplify the best of the best for a Parnelli Award. Nominations for Indispensable Technology (IT) Awards are also open.
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Main Light Tri-State announces the appointment of Jerry Trotta as its Operations Manager. Trotta brings with him a wealth of industry experience having worked as a logistics manager at 4Wall Entertainment for the past 10 years. Known for his impeccable relationship with customers, Trotta has been the go-to for many in the industry and has handled everything from live events and theater to corporate events and TV productions.Read More »Main Light Appoints Jerry Trotta as Operations Manager of Main Light Tri-State
Captivate your audience with the most popular staging and lighting equipment, as well as projectors from the industry-leading brands you know and love. Shop Panasonic, CHAUVET Professional, Blizzard, JVC, and help your audience see the world in a whole new way.
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Nashville-based live event production company PTP Live has chosen FOR-A HVS-1200 video switchers and MFR-1000 routers for its rental fleet of 12G flypacks – pre-wired mobile production units, used in combination with projectors, LED wall products, cameras, playback, and lighting equipment. Three HVS-1200 switchers and three MFR-1000 routers will be added to the 12G fly pack inventory. The new FOR-A gear’s first gig is musician Lauren Daigle’s The Kaleidoscope Tour, which started on September 6, and is being directed by Ken Sorrell, CTO of PTP Live.Read More »PTP Live Adds to 12G Fly Pack Inventory with FOR-A Switchers and Routers; First Gig for Nationwide Lauren Daigle Tour
Participants from all over the world, including drone show providers, tech teams, designers, vendors, event and marketing agencies, light and integrated show organizers, and drone show fans, can now submit their projects for a chance to win special recognition for innovation in the drone show world and a number of special prizes for the 4th International Drone Show Competition. This annual celebration of innovation in drone shows are now accepting applications, which must be submitted by October 13, 2023.
Organized by SPH Engineering, the 4th International Drone Show Competition offers a platform for drone professionals and enthusiasts to showcase their creativity, technical prowess, and the ability to captivate audiences through mesmerizing drone shows.
On September 23, the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games with the theme “Tides Surging in Asia” was held in Hangzhou, where 45 countries and regions gathered together. The ceremony blended elements of artificial intelligence and environmentally friendly technology with video and light to highlight Chinese aesthetics. Here’s a video from YES TECH on the 19th Asian Games:
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Richard “Dick” Wolpert passed away peacefully August 20, 2023 at the age of 97. Dick was one of the last of the “old guard” members of the theatrical lighting industry. He was the heart and soul of Union Connector, growing it from a loft in Hell’s Kitchen to a 20,000 square foot factory on Long Island. His honesty and integrity were well known and acknowledged by customers and competitors, alike. Several became close friends. He could sell snow to Eskimos, but everything was always “above board” as he often said. His word was his bond. Read More »In Memoriam: Richard “Dick” Wolpert, 97