In Memoriam: Randy Mayer, 48
Randy Mayer, longtime Director of Concert Touring for Screenworks/NEP, died Aug. 2. He was 48. Based in the Los Angeles area, Mayer joined Screenworks in… Read More »In Memoriam: Randy Mayer, 48
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Pytch, Chauvet Professional Rock World Procurement Awards
Organizers of the World Procurement Awards, which celebrates the achievements of companies and individuals involved in the procurement supply chain, wanted to endow their show with a “rock vibe” to reflect the bold convention-challenging attitude that drives that industry. Helping to convey this mood was a dynamic production and lighting design by Pytch that emulated the look and feel of rock shows throughout the 02 Intercontinental Hotel in London.Read More »Pytch, Chauvet Professional Rock World Procurement Awards
In Memoriam: James Poole, Lighting Designer/Director, 34
Edward “James” Poole, 34, lighting designer/director, died July 19, 2022, a day before his 35th birthday. Poole was most recently out on tour as lighting designer/director with The Pretty Reckless. Before that, he spent about five years on the road as Tracy Lawrence’s LD.
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Raymond Byrnes Joins Staging Concepts as Western Regional Sales Manager
Industry veteran Raymond Byrnes was tapped to serve as western regional sales manager for Staging Concepts, based in Minneapolis. With more than 12 years of… Read More »Raymond Byrnes Joins Staging Concepts as Western Regional Sales Manager
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RatPac Controls Hires Veteran Lighting Programmer Joshua Thatcher
Boosting its internal ranks of experts, RatPac Controls has hired renowned Lighting Programmer Joshua Thatcher, who comes from a lengthy career on set, as well as IATSE Local 728’s in-house Instructor who focused on lighting control and lighting technology. With credits ranging from TV series Star Trek: Picard and Loki, to features like one of the summer’s biggest hits, Top Gun: Maverick, Thatcher is an industry professional who brings over 20 years of experience to RatPac Controls. Read More »RatPac Controls Hires Veteran Lighting Programmer Joshua Thatcher
LD Joe Cabrera ][ Selects Ayrton MagicBlade-R for Tears for Fears’ ‘Tipping Point’ Tour
Tears for Fears has wrapped the North American leg of their Tipping Point World Tour 2022 in support of the duo’s comeback album of the same name. Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal treated fans to favorites from their new album as well as classics from throughout the years in an amphitheater tour with lighting design by Joe Cabrera ][ who chose 48 Ayrton MagicBlade-R fixtures for effects lighting. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America.Read More »LD Joe Cabrera ][ Selects Ayrton MagicBlade-R for Tears for Fears’ ‘Tipping Point’ Tour