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The Callboard: May 2023

The Callboard: May 2023

Meet the winner of this year’s recipient of the Burry Fredrik Design Fellowship, scenic designer Marcelo Martínez Garcia. We have a recap of the ASTC – USITT Venue Renovation Challenge presentations by four teams and the winners of the Edgar L. Lustig Award and the USITT Director’s Award at the recent USITT convention. The Fusion Studio for Entertainment and Engineering has announced plans and opened registration for its Symposium on Education in Entertainment and Engineering in July at Purdue University. Plus, we have all the information on applying for the Vectorworks Design Scholarship. 

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Cameo Illuminates the Coronation Concert for King Charles III at Windsor Castle

The Coronation Concert on May 7, 2023 in Windsor, England. The Windsor Castle Concert is part of the celebrations of the Coronation of Charles III. (Photo by Yui Mok – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

May 6th, the world turned its eyes to Westminster Abbey. The coronation of King Charles III was held here in front of 2,300 invited guests. One day later, more than 20,000 visitors attended another Royal highlight: in front of the magnificent scenery of Windsor Castle, the official Coronation Concert took place with live performances by global stars such as Katy Perry, Take That, and Lionel Richie as well as an emotional speech by Prince William. To light up this unique event, which was produced and broadcast live by the BBC, lighting designer Nigel Catmur relied on more than 500 Cameo lights.Read More »Cameo Illuminates the Coronation Concert for King Charles III at Windsor Castle

Obsidian Offers Smart NETRON RP2™ Power Relay for Increased System Protection

Obsidian Control Systems offers the NETRON RP2™, an intelligent 2-way DMX power relay that serves as a protective device for lighting fixtures. The RP2 helps to increase efficiency by reducing power consumption, protecting sensitive equipment and prolonging the longevity of lighting systems. The unit is available and shipping from June 2023.Read More »Obsidian Offers Smart NETRON RP2™ Power Relay for Increased System Protection

City Theatrical Launches Two Standard Top Hats for High End Systems Halcyon Fixtures

City Theatrical now offers two standard Top Hats as beam control accessories designed to fit ETC High End Systems Halcyon Gold and Titanium lighting fixtures. These Top Hats were developed based on City Theatrical’s understanding of the unique accessory needs of lighting professionals, and the high demand for this moving light fixture in the market. Each new Top Hat for High End Systems Halcyon is a beam control product that offers control of stray beams and light spill.Read More »City Theatrical Launches Two Standard Top Hats for High End Systems Halcyon Fixtures

Seth Bernstein Creates Unique Looks for Mugler/H&M Show With 4Wall and CHAUVET Professional

High fashion is constantly changing, evolving, and pushing boundaries in new directions. Now fashion runway shows are following the same bold, adventurous course, integrating headliner acts and outside-the-box design concepts into their overall presentations. This was clearly and dramatically evident in the breakthrough event fashion design house Mugler and global retailer H&M held at Manhattan’s Park Avenue Armory earlier this spring to introduce their collaboration, which will drop on May 11.Read More »Seth Bernstein Creates Unique Looks for Mugler/H&M Show With 4Wall and CHAUVET Professional

LightParts Welcomes Ryan Wichterich

Ryan Wichterich of LightParts

LightParts Inc., the parts and repair source for entertainment lighting, welcomes Ryan Wichterich to the team. Wichterich’s role at LightParts is Repair Technician and IT Support. Wichterich holds a BFA in Lighting Design and Production from CalArts, and is experienced with fixtures, controls, programming, power distribution, and networking for both live events and installations.Read More »LightParts Welcomes Ryan Wichterich

ADJ Lights Country Music Star Easton Corbin for Open Air Concert in Yucaipa, CA

An ADJ heavy lighting rig incorporating Focus Profile moving head and Jolt Panel FX static LED luminaires, amongst other fixtures, was used to illuminate a recent sold-out concert by Easton Corbin at Yucaipa Performing Arts Center in California. Lighting Designer Tommy Frisch utilized the ADJ fixtures both to light Easton and his band as well as to fill the stage with vibrant color, movement, and pattern projections, creating a wide variety of looks for a performance that included a mixture of big hits and brand-new music.Read More »ADJ Lights Country Music Star Easton Corbin for Open Air Concert in Yucaipa, CA

John Garberson and Creative BackStage Set Mood for Arizona Bike Week ‘23 with CHAUVET Professional

The big crowd oohed and aahed when they witnessed extreme rider Clint Ewing do his wheelie stands and rolling endos at Arizona Bike Week, just as they marveled at the 30’-high motorcycle acrobatics by the Brigade Freestyle Motocross Extreme team. But these weren’t the only jaw-dropping feats at the annual event, which drew over 75,000 bikers from across North America to the Phoenix area between March 29 and April 2.Read More »John Garberson and Creative BackStage Set Mood for Arizona Bike Week ‘23 with CHAUVET Professional