AUGSBURG, Germany – European singer/songwriter Chris de Burgh is touring Europe with a design created by LD Chris Schatz. The LD, from Klinkertor Studios/Schattenwerk, has chosen 20 Clay Paky Sharpys and a large number of MA Lighting products for the tour. Augusta, GA-based Gruppe 20 has provided the lighting, rigging, audio and transportation for the two-trailer run.
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BRISTOL, UK – Creative visual design practice Smash Productions has taken delivery of the first Martin Professional M6 control console in the UK and Europe. It will be available for rental and also in action for assorted shows and productions in which Smash is involved. The first Smash Productions show for the new M6 was David Guetta’s special guest appearances on Rihanna’s UK/European stadium shows.
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LOS ANGELES – After taking “America’s Got Talent” by storm four years ago, the operatic cowboys known as the Texas Tenors have taped a PBS special on which a grandMA2 light controlled all the lighting fixtures. Known for taking audiences “from Alabama to Puccini,” the Texas Tenors (John Hagen, Marcus Collins and JC Fisher) performed a diverse set at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix with the Phoenix Symphony, the New Life singers and the college’s choir. The resulting special, “You Should Dream,” will air on PBS stations nationwide.
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FIFE, UK – Phil Starling has joined Lex Products Ltd. as a sales engineer, responsible for growing and developing new customer relationships. Prior to joining Lex Products Ltd., Starling was a field-based business development manager at Magenta Research, where he was responsible for sales in digital extension and integration solutions for audio/video systems in the UK and Ireland.
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AUSTIN, TX – High End Systems has released a series of Hog 4 training videos, following the high demand and successful launch of the Hog 4 console line. In conjunction with worldwide training classes from High End Systems and its extensive distributor network, the initial 12 videos will allow everyone to learn how to use a Hog 4.
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BLACKBURN, UK – HSL supplied lights, LED screen and crew to the latest Moody Blues UK and European tour, working with the band’s longtime LD Mick Thornton. For this tour, Thornton wanted a lighting contractor who could also supply the LED elements as well as a company with “a friendly, people-orientated approach who were big enough to offer the service levels we required and without a large and complex management hierarchy,” he explains.
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During the course of the month, I talk with a wide range of folks from the industry. From leaders, manufacturers reps and the guys out there on the front lines — those who make the magic happen on stage night after night. Over the course of just this past month, I have talked with a number of people about what’s going on throughout the industry and their views in general. There were a few comments, questions, and ideas brought up that struck a chord with me, and I want to share them with you to get your opinions as well.
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Tour Name: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tour 2013
Dates: May 1-June 30, North America
Lighting: Simple and elegant with some bells and whistles.
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InfoComm 2013 took place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, with 937 exhibitors showing off products and services within 470,000 square feet of exhibition space from June 12-14. This year’s event drew a record-setting 35,126 visitors, up 2.5 percent from 2012. Along with the exhibition, InfoComm 2013 offered seminars from June 8-14. Attendees came from 110 countries around the world. Here’s a look at some of the companies and featured products at the show.
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