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Robe Now and Someday for Spectacular Nick & Simon Finale Concerts

Robe Now and Someday for Spectacular Nick & Simon Finale Concerts

Phenomenally successful Dutch singer-songwriter duo Nick & Simon (Nick Schilder & Simon Keizer) played six sold-out nights at Rotterdam’s famous Ahoy Arena in The Netherlands, the culmination of their Nu of Ooit (Now or Someday) tour which also was the last time they will appear in this format, as after 17 years of performing together, both artists now intend to pursue solo careers.Read More »Robe Now and Someday for Spectacular Nick & Simon Finale Concerts

Astera Shines Bright in Cape Town

Peter Lambert

Peter Lambert owns and runs a busy independent medium-sized camera and lighting system rental company based in Cape Town, South Africa whose clients work across a broad spectrum of broadcast and film / recording sectors including music videos, commercials, and streaming events. They also have a healthy cross rental business. Three years ago, Lambert started investing in Astera with the purchase of Titan Tubes, and since then demand continues to outstrip supply resulting in further purchases of Titans and Helios Tubes which have kept flowing steadily and now also include several sets of NYX Bulbs and Hydra Panels.Read More »Astera Shines Bright in Cape Town

THAT Tent at Bonnaroo Shines with CHAUVET Professional Fixtures from Harford Sound

Moving lighting fixtures around at a festival often requires some careful logistics. Moving crews around calls for considerable skill too. George Cannon got a firsthand view of both recently when he was hired by Harford Sound Ltd. to be the house LD at the THAT tent at The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.Read More »THAT Tent at Bonnaroo Shines with CHAUVET Professional Fixtures from Harford Sound

Laura James Appointed Sales Support Manager for A.C. Lighting Inc.

Laura James

A.C. Lighting Inc., distributor of lighting and rigging technologies, announces the appointment of Laura James as Sales Support Manager. Reporting to Jean-Louis Blanchard, President, James will work closely with the Sales Support Team to build and maintain successful long-term relationships with A.C. Americas customers through innovative customer satisfaction solutions. A.C. Americas Sales Support Team is a shared resource for A.C. Lighting Inc. and A.C. ProMedia.Read More »Laura James Appointed Sales Support Manager for A.C. Lighting Inc.

In Memoriam: Shawn McKeown, 1972-2023

Educator and production professional Shawn McKeown passed away May 28, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was 50. At the time of his death, he was employed by Full Sail University as Program Manager – Show Production. McKeown worked for Full Sail for more than 20 years holding a variety of teaching positions, including Department Chair, and Course Director.

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Roadies Of Color United 2023 Conference Update

Discounted early bird registrations for the Roadies Of Color United 2023 Annual Conference are on sale now. These special rates are only available for a limited time, so act fast. The ROCU 2023 Annual Conference will take place September 28-30, 2023 in Atlanta, GA. Students can also take advantage of discounted rates but must present their student identification at check-in during the event. Additionally, all Roadies of Color United Association members will receive a unique discount code to apply toward their registration for even further savings. Use the link below to register today.Read More »Roadies Of Color United 2023 Conference Update

Creative Light Products from German Light Products Support Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes is pleased to announce that German Light Products (GLP), manufacturer of high-quality intelligent lighting fixtures for the professional lighting market, has joined the BTS Pledge-of-Support Program. The company will contribute a portion of the profits from their new Creative Light products to Behind the Scenes.Read More »Creative Light Products from German Light Products Support Behind the Scenes

This Is Sefa Show Transforms With Help From CHAUVET Professional Rogue Outcast1 BeamWash

An observant pedestrian who passed DIE HALLE Tor 2 didn’t have to be a DJ music fan, to sense that something special was about to happen. Even by the standards of this popular club, the excitement that evening was out of the ordinary. The reason can be traced to a single word “Sefa.” Sefa Jeroen Vlaarkamp, known by the stage name Sefa (pronounced Sèfa), has been making huge waves in the music scene with his high powered  hardstyle and hardcore scene music, with Frenchcore as a subgenre. The eager anticipation that rippled through the long line outside DIE HALLE Tor 2 before his  This Is Sefa show was more than justified. Read More »This Is Sefa Show Transforms With Help From CHAUVET Professional Rogue Outcast1 BeamWash

4Wall Entertainment Acquires Sacramento-Based BP Productions

4Wall Entertainment, a worldwide entertainment equipment and services provider, has acquired BP Productions of Sacramento, CA. BP Productions’ current location will be re-branded as 4Wall Sacramento, with all employees staying on board to service existing and future customers as part of 4Wall’s 13th US location. Read More »4Wall Entertainment Acquires Sacramento-Based BP Productions