On the occasion of Robe’s 30th Anniversary, Josef Valchar, CEO & Co-founder shared with PLSN a bit of history and insight into the Czech Republic-based company, one of the most innovative and dynamic manufacturers in our industry.
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Kevin M. Mitchell chats with Sarah Kufel, who got her foot in the live event industry’s door in 2015 with a learn-on-the-job opportunity as a Merchandise Manager. Fast-forward to 2024, and she’s garnered enough experience to be a sought-after Tour Manager.
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Adam Davis, Chief Executive Officer of TAIT, spoke with PLSN about the acquisition of a majority stake in the company by the Private Equity business at Goldman Sachs Alternatives. He also shares the vision for TAIT going forward as an industry leader.
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Eddie “Bones” Connell, a Parnelli winning Lighting Director, talks about his time as the longtime Lighting Director for the late country star Toby Keith and his career today, and he has some advice to share.
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ETC Electrifies the Wonders of “Illinoise” on Broadway, Robe Makes a Positive Impression at the Baltic Opera Gdansk, and Claypaky Xtylos Wrap Up Wagner’s “Ring Cycle” for the Finnish National Opera.
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Rachael Bronstein helps readers navigate the journey toward a better credit score, debunking persistent myths along the way.
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Debi Moen chats with Hans Shoop on the design for Todd Rundgren’s Me/We Tour and catches up with other designers for Limp Bizkit, Norah Jones, St Vincent, Foo Fighters, The Roots, and more.
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Chris Lose discusses the importance of instilling and nurturing confidence—in lighting providers, co-workers, visual technologies and ourselves. Don’t do a trustfall without it.
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This is the final week to make your nomination for the Lighting Hometown Hero! Each year, PLSN honors regional lighting production companies with our Hometown Hero award. This award honors the best regional lighting production company in six regions across North America: the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Northwest, Southwest, and Canada. This award—from nominations to winners—is selected by you, the entertainment technology industry, because you truly know who the Hometown Heroes are in the industry.
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Over 200 Robe moving lights graced the stage in a lighting scheme designed by Sven Kučinić of LumiLas LLC for a show by Serbian superstar Milica Pavlović at the Zagreb Arena, Croatia. Kučinić was asked to light the high-profile concert after Pavlović’s show producers saw his lightshow for Croatian artist Gibonni.
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NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced its initial lineup of events and exhibits. Held at the Anaheim Convention Center January 21–25, the NAMM Show shares early glimpse of events and schedule for global attendees and exhibitors.
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Field Template LLC announces the upgrade to its landmark two-scale drafting template, the Field Template Rules! 2025 Metric Stencil. The stencil has been restocked, upgraded, and reloaded to reflect today’s metric LED, moving light, and striplight fixtures.
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