Malcolm Weldon is the Lifetime Achievement Honoree for the 23rd Annual Parnelli Awards. He famously insists he’s “just a guy pushing boxes,” and his humbleness and self-deprecating sense of humor are as well-known as his remarkable talent on tours, serving as Production Manager for some of the biggest acts in the business including Tina Turner, Cher, the Eagles, Sade, Lionel Richie, Janet Jackson, Beyoncé, and Pink.
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As we prepare for the 23rd Annual Parnelli Awards, we round-up the seven hardworking and talented NextGen nominees that PLSN and FOH magazines covered in 2024. We also offer a little bio on each of the live event professionals who will be presenters at the gala on Jan. 24, 2025.
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This month we take a look at what’s new in Widgets, Software, LED Tape, and other Tools that add wonder to touring. These are the products that crews, as well as designers rely on to do their job. Several companies shared their products that can be used to enhance creative visions and offer efficiency in touring logistics as well.
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HBO’s “Dune: Prophecy” was all shot in Budapest, Hungary on massive, built sets that, due to their size, proved a challenge to light. Cinematographer Pierre Gill, CSC shot the first, fifth, and sixth episodes supporting Director Anna Foerster on of this sci-fi series. Gill, and his teams’ expert camera and lighting work set the visual tone in the first episode of this sweeping epic.
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“A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical,” a bio-musical of jazz legend Armstrong’s life, features the scenic and video designs of Adam Koch and Steven Royal. PLSN’s newest contributing writer, Adrienne Gurman, spoke with Koch and Royal about their stunning designs for this wonderful musical, which also happens to be the designers’ Broadway debuts.
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Rachael Bronstein advises forgoing New Year resolutions to instead focus on building small, sustainable financial habits.
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Debi Moen looks at lighting the Alan Parsons Project, the CMA Touring Award nominees and some designer updates heading into the New Year.
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Chris Lose discusses how GDTF is helping manage the torrent of different profiles from multiple sources.
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ROE Visual announces the addition of two seasoned LED professionals to its global team. Christian Czimny joins as Global Product Director Fixed Install, and Steven… Read More »ROE Visual Expands Team
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As the new year begins, ACT Entertainment is marking two promotions and a retirement in the company’s technical service department. CTO Mario Collazo is retiring from the firm while Ryan Kanarek has been promoted to Director of Technical Services and Dustin Barnes has been elevated to the role of Software Support Manager.
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Bandit Lites rang in 2025 with its Annual General Meeting, a gathering of its team members to recap the previous year, celebrate milestones and forecast the upcoming year. Bandit Lites Chair and founder Michael T. Strickland addressed Bandit’s continuing successes and robust career opportunities.
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CONTRIK, a brand of the Neutrik Group and a provider of professional power distribution systems, equipotential bonding systems, and premium power cables is pleased to announce the introduction of its first products to the U.S. market: the Power Strip X CPSSX-T1-T3, the Power Strip X CPSSX-T1-T6, the Power Turtle X CPTSX-T1-T7, and the CCL75-P2 Truss Clip set. Building upon the brand’s success in Europe, these power distribution products are manufactured in the United States.
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