Atlona is launching Velocity, its new AV system control platform for Atlona and third-party products in commercial AV environments, at ISE 2017 (Feb. 7-10, Amsterdam RAI, Stand 5-S92). The Velocity Control System promises very fast, agile AV system configuration and deployment, plus centralized management for multiple clients and site installations.
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Philips Lighting says its new Vari-Lite VL6000 Beam fixture, reminiscent of the Vari-Lite VL5, offers output that exceeds 55,000 lumens along with a wide range of effects. Along with 7 gobos selected from well-known Vari-Lite images, including a break-up effect from the VL4000 series and tri-cone from the original 500 series, users can adjust the sharpness of the beam edge and image appearance.
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NASHVILLE — The annual CMA Touring Awards (formerly known as the SRO Awards) were bestowed at the Marathon Music Works in Nashville on Jan. 23 and included the inaugural CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to Randy “Baja” Fletcher by Brooks & Dunn (pictured here). Ed Wannebo (Kenny Chesney) and Tom Addison (Dierks Bentley) took home top CMA Touring honors, respectively, for Production Manager and Tour Manager of the Year.
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ESP-KNX is offering a new line of low cost, low profile, high performance beam clamps specifically engineered as permanent lift points for a variety of performance venues. 1T thru 5T capacities are available over a wide range of beams. Installing in seconds, they provide absolute security for overhead loads. By close coupling loads into the shear web of the beam, they protect beam flanges from overload; unlike toe-clamp designs which carry all the loads thru the clamp bolts in tension (RISKY). Pin termination allows a multitude of rigging options. Powder coat finishes and 17-4PH Stainless Steel for ultimate strength and corrosion resistance are available.
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DENVER — With little experience in the rigging and installation world, Todd Henderson joined Westview Productions as a technician and dedicated himself to his career. After years of working on theatres, museums, and a diverse range of projects nationwide, he refined his skills and focused on rigging as a trade specialty. Now a four-year team member at Westview Productions, Henderson is a project Site Foreman, and most recently passed the ETCP certification in Theatre Rigging.
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NEW YORK – USITT has approved funding for stage rigging inspections and safety training at no cost for 12 additional schools as part of its Rigging Safety Initiative (RSI). RSI has approved applications from over 100 schools spanning across 25 states since its start in 2011. Schools can apply for the free inspections twice a year, in spring & fall.
Read More »LOS ANGELES — Howard Kaufman, head of artist management firm H.K. Management, which represents Aerosmith, Jimmy Buffett, Lenny Kravitz, Stevie Nicks, Def Leppard, Jeff Lynne’s ELO and Chicago, died Jan. 19. He was 79.
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ORLANDO – LMG named Russ Kettle sales engineer for LMG’s Systems Integration division.
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UMHLANGA, South Africa — LD Johan Ferreira from BF Production Services worked with Claypaky fixtures provided by EPH Production to provide the looks for an invitation-only event staged by First National Bank for its top 1,500 clients. Dubbed the FNB Starlight Pop Opera, the event featured Patrizio Buanne, the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra and local artists including Arno Carstens.
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MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Canada — AV integrator Advanced named Scott Wouters and David Audley senior project managers. to serve as Senior Project Managers. They come to Advanced from ET Group and Global Unified Solution Services Inc., respectively.
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AMSTERDAM – At the ISE 2017 trade show set for the RAI in Amsterdam Feb. 7-10, Austria-based AV Stumpfl® will present new media playout solutions and projection screen systems at stand 1-H6. Pictured here is the company’s 8K Wings Engine RAW media server.
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STELLENBOSCH, South Africa – For a wedding held at South Africa’s Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden on the slope of Stellenbosch Mountain, LD Jean-Pierre Wilson of Unfazed Productions used Chauvet Professional Rogue R2 Wash fixtures and Chauvet DJ par units to further enhance a setting within an enclosure on the garden’s grounds. The site features 60 works by sculptor Dylan Lewis.
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