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Osram Launches Next Generation Cove Light

Osram Launches Next Generation Cove Light

[caption id="attachment_275651" align="alignnone" width="800"]Dylan's Union Sq utilizes OSRAM Cove lights[/caption]

WILMINGTON, MASS. – Traxon Technologies, an Osram brand and global leader in dynamic lighting solutions, today announced the launch of its next generation Cove Light AC DIM GII solution. This indoor fixture for indirect illumination is designed to make it easier for lighting designers and architects to create more dynamic retail and hospitality environments in installations around the world.

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New Atmospheric Fluids from Martin/Harman

Harman Professional Solutions’ announced new RUSH Fog Fluid and RUSH Haze Fluid and new packaging fro RUSH Club Smoke Dual Fluid, a hybrid Fog and Haze fluid formula. All three RUSH fluids are available in standard 2.5 l, 5 l, 25 l container sizes and 220 l drums. RUSH fluids have been carefully tested and benchmarked to optimize between effect efficiency, quality, and price in all Martin effect machines, where applicable.

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Altman Lighting Heads to Frankfurt for Prolight + Sound in Hall 3 Stand G69

YONKERS, NEW YORK– At Prolight + Sound 2017 in Frankfurt, Germany, the New York-based lighting manufacturer Altman Lighting will proudly be showcasing its line of innovative theatrical and architectural lighting solutions in Hall 3 Stand G69. With a spotlight on their quality, energy-efficient product lines, Altman Lighting will feature the Chalice 150 LED series of pendant house lights, the complete family of Gallery 50W LED architectural luminaires, the convection-cooled PHX 150W LED profile, plus the Spectra Cyc 200 LED cyclorama luminaire.

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Luxe Productions Makes Dreams Come True With Help From Rogues

[caption id="attachment_275644" align="alignnone" width="877"]Once Upon a Dream uses Rogue Wash fixtures[/caption]

ROCKFORD, IL – It is a rite of passage… every child has dreamed of being transported to a charmed world of fantastical characters, where anything is possible and a wondrous new journey always waits just around the corner. Such a place doesn’t exist in the realm of adult reality, of course, unless you happen to journey to Once Upon A Dream. Located about 90 miles outside Chicago, this performance group doesn’t merely entertain children with richly imaginative tales, it actually makes them part of the show, inviting them on stage with storybook characters.

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Ellen Douglas Schlaefer Receives Wally Russell Mentoring Award at USITT 2017

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ST LOUIS – Director of Opera Studies and Associate Professor at University of South Carolina School of Music Ellen Douglas Schlaefer received USITT’s 2017 Wally Russell Professional Mentor Award at USITT 2017 in St. Louis. “Receiving the Wally Russell Award was very unexpected,” Schlaefer said. “To say it was a humbling experience only begins to capture my feelings…such an honor!”

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TLS Productions Uses Elation Lighting on Award-winning Toyota Booth at CES

[caption id="attachment_275638" align="alignnone" width="800"]CES 2017 Toyota Booth[/caption]

LAS VEGAS – In January, Toyota unveiled its futuristic Concept-i vehicle at the CES consumer electronics show at an award-winning booth lit using Elation Professional Platinum FLX™ hybrid moving heads and Colour Chorus™ series LED battens. Lighting and rigging was provided by TLS Productions, Inc. who also created the lighting design for the booth. Held January 5-8 in Las Vegas, CES is the place to see what’s next in tech and has always attracted the latest in automobile technology.

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Philips Lighting Gears Up for PL+S 2017 in Frankfurt; Rock Band to Perform

FRANKFURT, Germany – Philips Lighting is gearing up for Europe’s biggest entertainment technology expo, Prolight + Sound, where it will launch new stage and studio lighting products as well as showcase recent releases. The company’s new products also will be incorporated into the lighting design for the stand, which will transform into a stage for a performance from Dutch rock band TOM on Tuesday April 4 between 6pm and 10pm.

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Christie Lites Coventry Announces U.K. Team

[caption id="attachment_275633" align="alignnone" width="800"]Christie Lites Coventry team (L-R) Andy Strachan, Andy Mitchinson and Roy Hunt[/caption]

COVENTRY, U.K. – Christie Lites Coventry has put its UK team in place at its newest – and first overseas – location for the North American stage lighting and rigging rental company. The warehouse doors open earlier than previously announced to accommodate its first UK/European tour with longtime client KISS. Limited business begins April 1, with full operations expected to be running by May 1. Temporarily serving as setup team are Dan Souwand, Vice President of Operations, and Mark Wolverton, Operations Manager of the CL New York office. Both are on location to ensure the shop and staff are compliant with Christie Lites standards.

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Elation Lights to Feature on Musikmesse Center Stage at Prolight + Sound

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FRANKFURT – After seeing the latest Elation Professional lighting products at Stand F60/61 in Hall 4 at the upcoming Prolight + Sound exhibition in Frankfurt, visitors won’t have far to go to see Elation lighting in action on a full blown lighting stage. A full complement of Elation products will be featuring at the Musikmesse Center Stage venue in the heart of the exhibition, where bands will perform and product demos will take place over the course of the fair.

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Entertainment Structural Products Releases New Truss Dividers

[caption id="attachment_275627" align="alignnone" width="800"]New Truss Dividers from ESP-KNX [/caption]

ESP-KNX is offering a new line of stackable truss dividers. These can be particularly valuable to anyone using truss dollies. The truss dividers keep truss stacks square, unblemished, and easy to ratchet strap. They are made from indestructible laser-cut polycarbonate and they are formed into a unique z-shape. At only 1/8” tall between the truss chords, they cannot overturn like other dividers in the marketplace. They are designed to serve as an inexpensive accessory that makes load-in and load-out a snap. 

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Aaron Watson tour photo by Joe Watson

Aaron Watson Tours with Bandit Lites

NASHVILLE — Country artist Aaron Watson has been touring in support of his album, The Underdog, with a lighting package provided by Bandit Lites. LD Anthony McCoy turned to Bandit for a rig that includes Chauvet RH1 Rogue Hybrids, GLP X4S fixtures and Elation Cuepix WW2 blinders. The downstage risers are also equipped with Chauvet Épix Strip Tour units, driven by Resolume Arena from McCoy’s video server.

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