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Defying Gravity with P!nk’s Production Design

Defying Gravity with P!nk’s Production Design

P!nk’s songs have always had an edge, but her shows never get too dark. “A part of the whole ethos of the ‘Summer Carnival’ is to keep it light, keep it fun,” says Baz Halpin, CEO & Founder of Silent House, who served as Creative Director and Producer for the ongoing tour. Bright colors and silliness aren’t the only aspects of P!nk’s shows, the artist also defies gravity. Along with the artist’s aerial skills, she has been performing her hit, “Trustfall”, with a mesmerizing act involving staircases and trampoline artists. Halpin discussed the development of the trampoline/staircase structure in the Dec. 2023 issue of PLSN.

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City Theatrical Launches Three Beam Control Accessories for Martin MAC One

New lighting accessories from City Theatrical, including the Martin MAC One Top Hat (P/N 2812) (Left), Martin MAC One Concentric Ring (P/N 2810) (Center), and the Martin MAC One Hexcel Louvers (P/N 2811) (Right)

City Theatrical now offers three standard beam control accessories designed to fit Martin Lighting’s MAC One, which include the MAC One Top Hat, MAC One Concentric Ring, and MAC One Hexcel Louver. These three beam control accessories were developed based on City Theatrical’s understanding of the unique accessory needs of lighting professionals, and the high demand for this moving light fixture in the market. Each new Martin MAC One beam control product offers control of stray beams and light spill.Read More »City Theatrical Launches Three Beam Control Accessories for Martin MAC One

ROE Visual Set to Showcase State-of-the-Art LED Solutions at ISE

ROE Visual announces its participation in the upcoming Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) exhibition in Barcelona. ROE Visual is set to make waves at the event with the launch of its latest LED innovation, Coral, and an impressive showcase of LED solutions tailored for the AV integration and live events market. ISE, renowned as the world’s leading audiovisual expo, brings together technology innovators and solutions providers from around the globe and is set to take center stage from January 30 to February 2. This 20th edition of the ISE show promises to be exciting, showcasing the globe’s foremost technology innovators and solution providers. ROE Visual, Hall3 C700.Read More »ROE Visual Set to Showcase State-of-the-Art LED Solutions at ISE

Columbus McKinnon Releases Next-Generation Safety and Efficiency Technology with the Launch of Magnetek-Brand IMPULSE Series 5 Variable Frequency Drive Solutions

Columbus McKinnon Corporation, a leading designer and manufacturer of intelligent motion solutions, products and technologies for material handling, today announced the release of their next-generation digital power and motion control technology for material handling applications, new Magnetek brand IMPULSE•G+/VG+ Series 5 Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).

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Anthony Hazelden chooses Ayrton for Burna Boy’s Love, Damini Stadium Tour

Grammy Award-winning global super star, Burna Boy, brought his Love, Damini Stadium tour to the 80,000 capacity London Stadium last summer in front of his largest solo audience to date, simultaneously becoming the first ever African artist to headline a UK stadium. His electrifying performance was supported by the Anthony Hazelden chooses Ayrton for Burna Boy’s Love, Damini Stadium Tour
dramatic production and lighting designs from Anthony Hazelden of Live Lighting.

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Nigel Sadler Appointed to Role of Sales Director at Hive

Nigel Sadler – Sales Director at Hive

Hive, a leading manufacturer of media playback solutions, has announced the appointment of Nigel Sadler to the role of Sales Director. Nigel’s background in the world of live entertainment and show business, along with his extensive career, positions him to drive Hive’s vision of democratizing the media engine market forward.Read More »Nigel Sadler Appointed to Role of Sales Director at Hive

Elation Hires Digital Marketing Creative Specialist to Drive Online Media Presence

Tiffani Bryant

Elation is extremely pleased to announce the hiring of Tiffani Bryant as the company’s Digital Marketing Creative Specialist, a new position designed to help drive visibility across online digital media platforms, as well as provide creative input across all of Elation’s marketing channels.Read More »Elation Hires Digital Marketing Creative Specialist to Drive Online Media Presence

The Academy of Live Technology (ALT) Welcomes New Staff

Sharon Huizinga will serve as ALT at Rock Lititz Program Director and Marisa Rinchiuso will serve as Project & Operations Manager

A new kind of live entertainment design and production program is here. It’s common for live event professionals to talk about the uncertainty of starting their own industry careers. Where can interested students get involved? Are degrees necessary, or should talented technicians and designers jump right into gig life and learn on the job? How do we find our specialties and our mentors? The incoming generation needs a space to hone their skills before joining our teams full time. The Academy of Live Technology, at Rock Lititz and the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design have partnered in creating a bespoke program designed to connect young professionals to embedded opportunities in industry, while providing a safe space to test their skills while earning a four year BFA degree in Live Experience Design & Production.Read More »The Academy of Live Technology (ALT) Welcomes New Staff

Christopher Wren Accents Culture Creative’s Lightscape with CHAUVET Professional

The six botanical gardens featured in the 2023 edition of Lightscape share much in common. All are highly regarded in their communities; all support important botanical research, and all are home to stunning collections of beautiful, and sometimes rare or endangered, species of plants.Read More »Christopher Wren Accents Culture Creative’s Lightscape with CHAUVET Professional

Inventor Dave Cunningham Supports Behind the Scenes With Major Donation

Dave Cunningham

Behind the Scenes is thrilled to announce it has received a major donation of $50,000 from legendary inventor Dave Cunningham, who stated, “I’ve been aware of the great work that Behind the Scenes has been doing over the past few years for individuals in need in the entertainment industry. I’m pleased to be able to contribute to that work this year!”Read More »Inventor Dave Cunningham Supports Behind the Scenes With Major Donation

ETC’s Mosaic and City Theatrical Multiverse Enliven ‘Current’

Current, a fiber sculpture by artist Janet Echelman, made its debut as a public art centerpiece in downtown Columbus, Ohio this fall. The sculpture, made up of 78 miles of twine that ripple in the breeze above a popular downtown intersection, is illuminated by a mesmerizing nightly lighting program controlled by the ETC Mosaic system with help from City Theatrical’s Multiverse® wireless DMX technology.   

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