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CHAUVET Professional UK Road Show  Offers Incredible Journey

CHAUVET Professional UK Road Show  Offers Incredible Journey

All roads lead to somewhere. Technically, the CHAUVET Professional UK Road Show that begins on 6 February will wind its way through 11 cities in England, Wales, and Scotland. On another level, however, this road show goes far beyond conventional geography to “Reach Across Worlds,” as is showcases a wide range of products that bridge the divide between the digital and real to open unlimited new possibilities for designers.Read More »CHAUVET Professional UK Road Show  Offers Incredible Journey

Obsidian @ ISE 2024: Dedicated Lighting Control for System Integration

The Obsidian Control Systems team from Europe and the U.S. head to the ISE tradeshow in Barcelona with groundbreaking additions to its popular and award-winning NETRON data distribution range, including a comprehensive line tailored for system integrators and fixed installations, plus the world’s first IP65-rated devices for entertainment signal distribution. Lighting professionals are invited to explore these latest innovations January 30 – February 2 at ISE Stand 5C150.Read More »Obsidian @ ISE 2024: Dedicated Lighting Control for System Integration

AbsenLive Elevates the 40th Sundance Film Festival with a Dazzling 60-Panel LED Video Wall at The Park

Absen Inc., the US subsidiary of Absen, the global leader in LED display solutions, introduces its category brand, AbsenLive, to the Sundance Film Festival. AbsenLive is set to amplify the experience by providing a 60-panel LED video wall of the Polaris 2.5 series at The Park, a central hub for the festival’s most vibrant events.Read More »AbsenLive Elevates the 40th Sundance Film Festival with a Dazzling 60-Panel LED Video Wall at The Park

Rising Star Gregor Hägele Tours with GLP

In January 2023, Gregor Hägele set out on his very first tour – a sold-out success for the young German singer-songwriter. That was reason enough to add a further 12 dates to his Mama, ich bin dann mal auf tour (Mum, I’ll be on tour) shows this November – a good decision, both for the musician and his ever-growing fan base. Set and Lighting Designer Johannes Münsch uses variable JDC1, impression E350, and FUSION X-PAR 12Z set-up.Read More »Rising Star Gregor Hägele Tours with GLP

Sommer Cable: UHD Video Cable SC-VECTOR PLUS 0.8L/3.7DZ

Better to be safe… than sorry. This also applies to the new Sommer cable SC-VECTOR PLUS 0.8L/3.7DZ UHD video cable (Art. 601-0181). Here, the cable manufacturer has once again used its tried-and-tested design of two dense, tinned CU braided shields for 100% coverage and shielding against external interferences. This time in combination with a more compact interior made of 3.7 mm robust, low-attenuation skin foam PE insulation and 0.70 mm inner conductor with 19 x 0.16 mm individual strands; optimized to a small outer diameter of 6.1 mm in a notch-resistant, cold-flexible, heat and UV-resistant PUR sheath for a long service life – without the use of PVC to prevent toxic gases in the event of fire and without plasticizers for sustainable material use.Read More »Sommer Cable: UHD Video Cable SC-VECTOR PLUS 0.8L/3.7DZ

ROE Visual Rolls Out Vanish ST LED Series Globally

Due to an overwhelmingly positive market response following the launch of ROE Visual’s Outdoor LED solution, Vanish ST, the company is now introducing its latest outdoor LED product on a global scale. Packed with outstanding features, the VST is ready to successfully conquer the outdoor rental market by offering a multipurpose, solid LED solution adapted for rugged outdoor use.Read More »ROE Visual Rolls Out Vanish ST LED Series Globally

Perpetuum Jazzile Entertains Robe

Crt Birsa from Slovenian design studio Blackout recently utilized Robe moving lights to realize the raw and edgy lighting aesthetic wanted by Slovenian vocal orchestra Perpetuum Jazzile for a video shoot in Ljubljana. The artists have won international acclaim for their acapella versions of several famous songs and for their lively and invigorating live performances.Read More »Perpetuum Jazzile Entertains Robe

22nd Parnelli Awards Update: Event is Sold Out!

In an update issued on Jan. 19, 2024, the 22nd Parnelli Awards ceremony set for Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 has officially sold out, notes Terry Lowe, President of Timeless Communications, which publishes PLSN and FOH magazines and produces the annual awards event.

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ROXX Welcomes Michael Staffopoulos as Global Business Development Manager

ROXX® announces the appointment of Michael Staffopoulos as its new Global Business Development Manager. In this pivotal role, Staffopoulos will spearhead ROXX’ international business expansion, bringing his wealth of experience and strategic vision to drive growth and foster key partnerships. To strengthen ROXX market presence, he will be collaborating with key stakeholders, and establishing strategic partnerships to fuel the company’s growth.Read More »ROXX Welcomes Michael Staffopoulos as Global Business Development Manager

Ayrton Diablo and Mistral for Japan’s Legendary Pop Singer in a Legendary Concert Venue

Hiromi Go, the super-legendary Japanese pop singer, celebrated his 50th anniversary in 2022. He toured all the country throughout the whole year to meet his fans and share the celebration. In the final month, December 2022, a special prestigious tour Hiromi Go 50th Anniversary Tour – The Final Countdown in 2022 took place. Mainly composed of his ballads, this proved extremely popular, and was performed with an especially luxurious stage setting.Read More »Ayrton Diablo and Mistral for Japan’s Legendary Pop Singer in a Legendary Concert Venue

Learning the Ropes Before Running the Show

A thoroughly educated production manager is always going to be better at running the show than someone who’s brand new. And the best education comes from learning the basics as a new hire, then learning more and more as you work your way up. Asked of a particular job that “really set you on your course in your career,” Production Manager Denny Rich cites “being a head carp for Opie [Dale Skjerseth] and Jake [Berry]” on tours for the Rolling Stones and AC/DC and also working with Chris Kansy on ‘Roger Waters: The Wall.’ “You are not just focused on your one aspect of what you do,” Rich told PLSN. “I think having been on the floor and building stages; facilitating in all the other departments, getting what they need and all that, I think it gives you a very balanced view of where everyone’s needs lie. That experience gave me the understanding of a production that I then took and built on right up to today.”

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