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Deal for Robe ESPRITES at Atlantic Studios in Cape Town, South Africa

Deal for Robe ESPRITES at Atlantic Studios in Cape Town, South Africa

Atlantic Studios, Cape Town, South Africa, is a cutting-edge multi-stage film and television production facility and a bustling hub of creative activity serving the Western Cape and far beyond. One of its current productions is the South African edition of ‘Deal or No Deal’, the popular risk-taking gameshow. Lighting Designer Daniel Louw is using some brand-new Robe ESPRITES which were purchased for this show and delivered by Robe’s South African distributor, DWR.

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Seamless Looks for Gryffin by Julien Reux with CHAUVET Professional and 4Wall

Blowing away crowds with his blasts of dubstep beats and trashing techno shreds at one turn, then picking up a guitar the next to venture forth into dreamy dance tunes, Gryffin is a one-person ensemble of diverse sounds. Keeping pace with him and reflecting his energy with stunning colors and motion was a compelling stage production by lighting designer Julie Reux, content creator/VJ Eddie Perez, and TM Jonny Stiegler.

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Proteus Excalibur and Proteus Maximus Shape the Look and Feel of Wacken Open Air 2023

As many know, real Wacken fans don’t let the weather stop them. It’s not for nothing that ‘rain or shine’ is the rallying cry of party-loving metal fans who travel to northern Germany from all corners of the world for Wacken Open Air (WOA). This year, metalheads had to be particularly strong. Days of constant rain had so softened the “Holy Ground” of the festival site that a travel stop had to be imposed for the first time in the festival’s history. Anyone who made it onto the grounds though still got the full Wacken experience, including knee-deep mud.Read More »Proteus Excalibur and Proteus Maximus Shape the Look and Feel of Wacken Open Air 2023

In Memoriam: Industry Trailblazer Richard Pilbrow, 90

Richard Pilbrow (1933-2023), passed away the evening of December 6, 2023. Pilbrow was a vital force in the theatre—a celebrated Broadway and West End lighting designer, a pathfinder in the theatrical consulting profession, and an innovator in countless other corners of the industry. He lived a life committed to expansive thinking and supporting others, co-founding multiple professional membership organizations and serving as mentor to consultants and designers across the globe. And his books on lighting and on his career in consultancy have become standard reads for fledgling creatives and industry professionals alike.

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Registration is Now Open for USITT24 in Seattle

Registration is now open for USITT24, set for March 20-23, 2024 in Seattle. The event promises  education, networking events, recruitment opportunities, and the Expo floor along with reimagined all-attendee events, the latest and greatest technology, and even more interactive labs and professional development than ever before. To register, click here: https://s7.goeshow.com/usitt/annual/2024/index.cfmRead More »Registration is Now Open for USITT24 in Seattle

We Came as Romans ‘Blooms’ In the Dark with Bandit Lighting

We Came As Romans recently wrapped the fall leg of their Darkbloom II headlining tour, a 30-date run with a lighting system from Bandit Lites. The metalcore band kicked off on October 10 in Indianapolis and made its way throughout the country, culminating in Nashville, TN on November 19. Lighting Designer Corbin Alvae worked with guitarist Lou Cotton and bassist Andy Glass who sought to recreate a “black hole” style stage design and update it with a space feel. A ten foot diameter circle truss was outlined with Elation ACL 360i fixtures as well as Elation DTW Blinder IP 65 fixtures.Read More »We Came as Romans ‘Blooms’ In the Dark with Bandit Lighting

Wenger Corporation Marks First Anniversary of Renovated David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center

Wenger Corporation is pleased to mark the one-year anniversary of the celebrated renovation of David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City. The $550 million project, completed in the fall of 2022, provided this iconic venue with enhanced acoustics, expanded programming options, and elevated aesthetics. In its first year, this facility entertained over 250,000 audience members, hosted more than 400 artists and broadcast more than 100 simulcast performances.Read More »Wenger Corporation Marks First Anniversary of Renovated David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center