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Elation SixPar Series

Elation SixPar Series

Elation SixPar Series

Elation’s SixPar Series feature high-power single lens RGBWA+UV LEDs — hence the “Six” reference in their name. Elation says the new six-color LED multi-chip will provide users with an expanded palette of colors. The fixtures can be used as a wash light, uplight, wall wash or truss warmer, among other applications.

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JIM TV Awards

Phlippo in Belgium Invests in Hippotizer GrassHoppers

LIER, Belgium — Phlippo, a live event production and rental company serving the Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg) region, recently purchased two Hippotizer GrassHopper media servers to meet the needs of their clients. The units supported visuals for the JIM TV Awards. The taped show is due to air on JIM TV, which serves Flemish viewers, May 26-27.

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Elation gear also made an impact in late March at the SLS Hotel South Beach, a.k.a. the Avicii Hotel, pictured here. Photo by Rukes

Elation Fixtures Brighten “Avicii Hotel,” Ultra Music Festival

MIAMI — Among the lighting and video arsenals adding flash and dazzle to the 2014 Ultra Music Festival staged at Bayfront Park here March 28-30 were hundreds of fixtures made by Elation Professional. AG Light and Sound provided hundreds of fixtures to meet the specifications of Steve Lieberman of SJ Lighting. Elation gear also made an impact in late March at the SLS Hotel South Beach, a.k.a. the Avicii Hotel, pictured here.

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For the 2014 Bruce Lynton Charity Golf Day and Charity Ball held at RACV Royal Pines Resort in Benowa, Australia, May 9-10, sponsor ULA Group teamed with Jesse Radatti from Digital Lighting Solutions to light Australia’s hard-rocking Choirboys with fixtures from Robe.

The Choirboys Rock Aussie Charity Event; ULA Group Provides Robe Gear

BENOWA, Australia — For the 2014 Bruce Lynton Charity Golf Day and Charity Ball held at RACV Royal Pines Resort here May 9-10, sponsor ULA Group teamed with Jesse Radatti from Digital Lighting Solutions to light Australia’s hard-rocking Choirboys with fixtures from Robe. The lighting rig for the event included 20 Robin Pointes, 28 Robin 600 LEDWashes, 12 Robin 100 LEDBeams and two Robin CycFX 8 fixtures, all controlled with a grandMA lighting console.

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Jim Gordon

In Memoriam: Jim Gordon, 63

Jim Gordon, who worked with Morpheus Lights from the late 1980s and served as that company’s vice president of sales and marketing before leaving in 2001, died May 11, 2014 from complications related to recovering from a liver transplant. He was 63.

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Harman to Acquire AMX LLC for $365 Million

STAMFORD, CT — Harman noted that it has signed an agreement with The Duchossois Group, Inc. and its affiliates to acquire AMX LLC for $365 million. AMX is a leading provider of enterprise control and automation systems and audio and video switching and distributing solutions. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including applicable regulatory approvals.

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The 2014 PLSN/FOH Parnelli Classic Golf Tournament takes place at the Siena Golf Club in Las Vegas on Tuesday, June 17.

Parnelli Classic Golf Tournament Moves to June

LAS VEGAS — The captains of the live entertainment and media install industries converge on Las Vegas for the InfoComm show this June, but only one lucky team will be able to carry a Parnelli Classic “First Place” trophy home with them. The PLSN/FOH Parnelli Classic golf tournament will take place Tuesday, June 17 at the Siena Golf Club in Las Vegas, and proceeds will benefit the Parnelli Scholarship fund, supporting the next generation of live entertainment professionals at UNLV.

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Franz Ferdinand is touring with visual support from PRG Nocturne

Franz Ferdinand Tours with Video Support from PRG Nocturne

LONDON — Franz Ferdinand (the band) has been touring in support of their album, Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action, since early March. Mark O’Herlihy and PRG Nocturne have been supporting the shows in London and Europe, complementing LD Cormac Jackson’s visual design and also providing thoughts, words and deeds (and working video gear) to support production manager Bob O’Brien’s efforts.

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