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Harrington Introduces TCE-llB Series Spark Resistant Air Hoists  

Harrington Introduces TCE-llB Series Spark Resistant Air Hoists  

Harrington has recently introduced their new TCE-llB Series spark-resistant air hoists. These hoists are built with components that will reduce or eliminate risk of spark produced by impact or friction in heavy-duty industrial applications. The TCE-llB Series hoists are Ex certified spark resistant to level II 2G Ex h IIB T4 Gb for gas and II 2D Ex h IIIB 130°C Db for dust and are in compliance with the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU.Read More »Harrington Introduces TCE-llB Series Spark Resistant Air Hoists  

FOR-A’s Scalable, Live Video Production Workflow, Including LED Wall, on Display at LDI

FOR-A Corporation of America makes it third appearance at LDI® this year, showcasing its live production workflow with the new HVS-190 NDI®-compatible video switcher, FA-9600 and FA-1616 multi-purpose signal processors, ClassX XR technology, EZTrack® camera tracking, and Alfalite Litepix LED wall. The FOR-A workflow provides an intuitive system for live video production that easily scales with the customer from 3G-SDI and HD signals up to single-cable 12G-SDI. And its best-of-breed approach ensures the system will possess the quality and ruggedness required for 24/7 live video production.Read More »FOR-A’s Scalable, Live Video Production Workflow, Including LED Wall, on Display at LDI

Spotlight on Mental Health

Behind the glitz and glamour, our fellow crew members continue to face some unique mental health challenges that need a spotlight. The three most urgent problems affecting the mental well-being of our backstage compadres are the elusive therapist hunt, the stigma that’s more stubborn than a rusty C-clamp, and the lonely road we wander on… There’s no shame in asking for a little help. You may discover that therapy can be a richly illuminating experience—helping you to heal from past hurts and live life in a more fulfilling way.

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GLP impression X5 IP Bars Have the Edge for Karol G’s Stadium Shows

LD Ignacio (Iggy) Rosenberg has become another early adopter of GLP’s new impression X5 IP Bars, having successfully commandeered 136 units from PRG for Karol G’s recent 13-date American stadium tour. Part of a multidisciplinary design collective, Lightswitch, which specializes in visual design for live entertainment and architectural projects, the lighting designer first became involved with Karol G several years ago. “After two tours with her we were invited back to design the lighting on her Mañana Sera Bonito stadium tour,” he says, adding: “It helps I’m originally Argentine, so there is a language and cultural bridge that helps the design process and transfer of ideas.”Read More »GLP impression X5 IP Bars Have the Edge for Karol G’s Stadium Shows

A Spectacular Worthy of a Las Vegas Opening Ceremony

The FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX Opening Ceremony took place with a star-studded event on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Created and executive produced by Brian Burke Creative, along with stage architects STUFISH Entertainment Architects and lighting designer Tom Sutherland of DX7, the opening ceremony was the first of its kind for Formula 1. In the grand tradition of Las Vegas spectacles, the opening ceremony kicked off Grand Prix™ weekend with an enormous production. Along with the 20 participating F1 drivers, the show included Andra Day, Bishop Briggs, J Balvin, Journey, Keith Urban, Steve Aoki, Thirty Seconds to Mars, will.i.am, and Kylie Minogue.

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Robe Lighting France to Distribute Avolites in France

As previously announced, Robe Lighting s.r.o. acquired lighting and digital media control brand Avolites. In line with other Robe subsidiaries, Robe Lighting France is now coordinating sales and technical support for the Avolites brand throughout the French territory. Bruno Garros, general manager of Robe Lighting France, commented: “Firstly I’d like to…

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ROE Visual Prepares New Technology for a Dazzling LDI 2023

ROE Visual is headed to Las Vegas this December for the LD) show, taking place December 3-5, 2023. This year, the ROE team is thrilled to promote the fine-pitch rental solution, Topaz, among other eye-catching products for the live events market. The ROE booth for the 2023 show focuses on the touring side of the live events space, with a comprehensive stage setup reminiscent of the many stage designs involving ROE Visual panels over the years. Attendees will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the panels, with a multitude of configurations at their fingertips.Read More »ROE Visual Prepares New Technology for a Dazzling LDI 2023

Over 100 CHAUVET Professional Fixtures Shine on Junior H Sad Boys USA Tour

A lot can happen in a month. Just ask Antonio Herrera Pérez, better known to the world as Mexican music superstar Junior H. A few short years ago, as a high school student in Utah, the Guanajuato-born musician-singer uploaded some of his work on YouTube as “a hobby.” The daily flow of life then caused the teenager to step away from social media for one month. When he returned, his song “No He Cambiado,” had more than two million views!Read More »Over 100 CHAUVET Professional Fixtures Shine on Junior H Sad Boys USA Tour

Robe for St Stephen’s Day Spectacle in Budapest

Robe moving lights were used in three major locations for the massive 2023 St. Stephen’s Day celebrations in Budapest, Hungary, a public holiday celebrating the foundation of the Hungarian state more than 1000 years ago, which this year attracted over 1.5 million spectators to the banks of the Danube River watch the main large format projection and drone show. Multiple events were staged throughout the country’s vibrant and beautiful capital city on the day, with technical production – lighting sound, visuals, staging – for the 2023 event coordinated and delivered by the Visual Europe Group (VEG), working with 12 sub-companies.Read More »Robe for St Stephen’s Day Spectacle in Budapest

Valentin Lemarquier Adds to Nuit du BAL’s Electric Mood with CHAUVET Professional

Wine is king in France…unless one happens to find oneself in beautiful Hauts-de-France near the border with Belgium. Thanks to its Flemish roots, the region has a strong beer culture, as evidenced by its myriad local microbreweries. Bière à Lille, a week-long festival in Lille, France celebrates this tradition with dozens of special events and samplings from over 80 different breweries. Among the highlights off the festival this year was Nuit du BAL, an electro pop show headlined by Martin Solveig, listed by the UK’s DJ Magazine as one of the Top 100 DJs, along with Upsilone, Miel de Montagne, and Victor Flash.Read More »Valentin Lemarquier Adds to Nuit du BAL’s Electric Mood with CHAUVET Professional