Robe is supporting the launch of its new conventional (static) theatrical luminaires, the T11 Profile, T11 Fresnel and T11 PC, with a video outlining their advantages in terms of LED energy efficiency along with the Robe brand’s reliability and quality. Each of the three new products start with the same fixture housing.
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NORTH AMERICA – Swedish metal band Avatar hit the road again with a bold new look. LD Jimmy Olausson introduced an element of “constructive chaos” for their North American tour with a band-owned lighting rig that includes a collection of Chauvet Professional ÉPIX Strip, Rogue and COLORado fixtures.
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On November 19-21, LDI2021 took place at the Las Vegas Convention Center. As a leader in the global audiovisual industry, AOTO showcased a full line of upgraded technologies and integrated solutions, which include XR film and television solutions, Mini LED displays, and newly released rental products in its dynamic booth.Read More »AOTO Creates Live-Venue Experience with Massive LED Stage Solutions at LDI2021
Tyler Truss has added Ethan Higginbotham to its design and engineering department to meet growing demand for its entertainment and event production solutions. Higginbotham earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University.Read More »Tyler Truss Adds Designer Ethan Higginbotham
Magmatic atmospheric effects, a division of Elation Lighting recently introduced the Crisp Max™, a dependable, high-output snow machine that makes it easy to create scene-setting wintry settings. Crisp Max is capable of producing high volumes of naturalistic snow with the capacity to adjust snowflake size for greater versatility. Here’s an introductory video from Magamtic on the Crisp Max:
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ST. LOUIS– Indie/emo band Foxing entitled their fourth studio album “Draw Down The Moon,” which captures the evocative, haunting spirit of a full moon sky with… Read More »Gerry Dintleman’s Chauvet Professional Rig Creates Haunting Aura for Foxing’s Album Release
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Not-for-profit theatres contributed nearly $2.1 billion to the U.S. economy and attracted 23 million attendees, according to Theatre Facts 2020, released by Theatre Communications Group (TCG), in partnership with SMU DataArts. Based on TCG’s Fiscal Survey and SMU DataArts’ Cultural Data Profile (CDP), Theatre Facts is the only in-depth report that examines the attendance, performance, and overall fiscal state of the U.S. professional not-for-profit theatre field.Read More »Theatre Communications Group Releases 41st Annual Research Report: Theatre Facts 2020
USA – Although the USITT Conference and Stage Expo is still slated as an in-person event in Baltimore, MD from March 2-5, the three-day New World Rigging Symposium, produced by USITT and ESTA, will be a virtual event this coming year. It’s set to take place online April 5-7, 2022.
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STAVANGER, Norway – Nils Foss, head of lighting at Stavanger Concert Hall, has been overseeing the ongoing technical upgrade at the venue during the Covid-19 pandemic. The venue reopened this autumn with a busy schedule and new gear from Robe including 66 Esprite and 24 ParFect 150s.
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CALABASAS, CA – LD Michael Hoffman once again relied on ADJ’s IP65-rated LED wash fixtures to light the 2/3-mile trail through the grounds of the historic King Gillette Ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains for Nights of the Jack, a Halloween-themed attraction that got its start in 2018. CBC Technical provided the gear.
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SHANGHAI, China – On Nov. 23, trade event organizers Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, the China Musical Instruments Association and Shanghai Intex Exhibition Co Ltd, announced… Read More »Music China to be Postponed to October 2022
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WARNER ROBINS, GA – Michael “Mike” Smith, founder of MDS Lighting, died Oct. 16. He was 64. Mike’s son Martin Smith, who is continuing the family business, noted that his father got started in 1981 with just four Altman Lighting Fresnels. Over the years, the company expanded its inventory with gear from Vari-Lite, JT Engineering, Martin, High End Systems, Avolites, Elation and more.
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