Built in 1633, Kiyomizu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of several Buddhist temples located in the foothills of Mount Otowa in Japan’s Kyoto prefecture. Shortlisted as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, Kiyomizu’s main building is famous for its unique 36m wide stage, supported by many wooden columns, which juts out over the hillside and to hover spectacularly 13m (43’) above the valley. Artists standing on the stage cannot see an audience in front of them, but instead look out over a beautiful tree-filled valley.Read More »Robert Juliat Lighting Solution for First Foreign Concert Filming at Japan’s Kiyomizu Temple
“You better check your email right now!” Patrick Dierson is no stranger to getting text messages like this when he’s on a job site, especially when he’s overseeing the production design at the Jay-Z curated Made in America festival. “I love this event, because it never fails to surprise with unexpected challenges,” he said, looking back on the 2022 edition of the Philadelphia-based festival. “That’s what makes it fun.”Read More »Chauvet Professional and 4Wall Help Patrick Dierson Navigate Way Through Made in America Festival
The world’s leading AV and systems integration exhibition is back for another unmissable event.
Integrated Systems Europe, ISE 2023, will take place at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via, 31 January – 3 February 2023. Integrated Systems Events is a joint venture between AVIXA and CEDIA – the two leading associations for the global audiovisual industry.
ISE 2023 promises to deliver a vibrant edition, showcasing a wealth of new technology and providing plenty of opportunity to connect with leaders and innovators throughout the AV and systems integration industries. In fact, ISE 2023 is already 30% bigger than in 2022.
ISE, AVIXA and CEDIA will deliver exciting show features and enriching learning opportunities to create an unmissable event for the AV channel and end-users alike. “ISE 2023 will showcase all the professional AV and systems integration technologies shaping how we live, play and work. It’s a coming together of evolving AV and networking technologies – integrated into outstanding creative and practical solutions to transform industry, business and lifestyle. From signage on the high street to collaboration systems for business, high-tech solutions for smart homes to cutting-edge sound and visuals for entertainment venues. If you are responsible for a facility, be it in education, live events, workplace, retail, worship or assisted living for example, ISE is where you’ll discover what’s next from the leading AV brands.” said Mike Blackman, Managing Director of ISE.Read More »Get ready for ISE 2023: January 31 to February 3, 2023 in Barcelona
Last night, Monday October 24, 2022, at The Stage Managers’ Association 2022 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement, Elynmarie Kazle (past chair of the SMA) announced the creation of a new organization – the Stage Managers’ Association Foundation. The SMA’s Del Hughes Awards were held at the National Opera Center’s Marc A. Scorca Hall in NYC.Read More »The New Stage Managers’ Association Foundation has been Launched
Readers of PLSN and FOH magazines can now enjoy listening to the magazines — including features, news stories, and more on our websites via the new text-to-speech audio player feature on stories. This enhancement to our website content continues our focus on always improving our reader’s experience.Read More »Listen to PLSN with New Text-to-Speech Player
Comedian Nikki Glaser’s first HBO comedy special is a hilarious, no-holds-barred hour of comedy that covers a range of ticklish topics like sex, dating, and private parts. Taped late last year at the Paramount Theater in Denver, CO in front of a sold-out audience, Nikki Glaser: Good Clean Filth premiered on HBO on July 16 and is available to stream on HBO Max.Read More »Marc Janowitz Adds Extra Sparkle to Nikki Glaser Comedy Special with Elation SparkLED
Main Light, LLC has appointed Silas Flores as Operations Manager for Main Light, East in Wilmington, DE. Flores will be focused on ensuring that Main Light’s original facility continues to provide the company’s renowned dry hire services to professional production and rental companies. Bringing over 20+ years of experience working in the entertainment industry, his extensive experience gives him a strong understanding of the needs and expectations of Main Light’s clients.Read More »Main Light Appoints Silas Flores to be Operations Manager for Main Light, East
Rowdytown X, the 10th anniversary edition of Big Gigantic’s flagship concert party at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO, welcomed the band’s fans with a spectacular blend of video, lighting and pyro effects. Production Designer Justin Casey included 40 Chauvet Professional fixtures supplied by Helms Projects and Brown Note Productions.
Built in 1633, Kiyomizu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of several Buddhist temples located in the foothills of Mount Otowa in Japan’s Kyoto prefecture. Shortlisted as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, Kiyomizu’s main building is famous for its unique 36m wide stage, supported by many wooden columns, which juts out over the hillside and to hover spectacularly 13m (43’) above the valley. Artists standing on the stage cannot see an audience in front of them, but instead look out over a beautiful tree-filled valley.Read More »Robert Juliat Lighting Solution for First Foreign Concert Filming at Japan’s Kiyomizu Temple
