A Woman Who Rocks, and More Design News
Debi Moen has all the news of who’s working on what this fall, including Carl Burnett, Designer for Heart’s Ann Wilson
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Spotlight on Mental Health
This month, PLSN’s LD-at-Large Chris Lose teams up with Tamsin Embleton to put a focus on mental health in the touring industry
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Vectorworks, Inc., MA Lighting, and Robe Lighting Announce DIN SPEC 15801 Recognition for MVR
With fellow General Device Type Format (GDTF) and My Virtual Rig (MVR) founders MA Lighting and Robe Lighting, global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. announces that DIN SPEC 15801 officially recognizes MVR as an open standard for the entertainment industry worldwide. This groundbreaking development unlocks a new world of limitless opportunities for entertainment industry professionals to collaborate and efficiently bring their creative visions to life.Read More »Vectorworks, Inc., MA Lighting, and Robe Lighting Announce DIN SPEC 15801 Recognition for MVR
CMA Awards Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
During the 57th Annual CMA Awards on November 8, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, Kenny Chesney, Mac McAnally, Alan Jackson, and Zac Brown Band paid tribute to Jimmy Buffett. Here are those performances. The CMA Awards, known as Country Music’s Biggest Night™, aired live on ABC and is now available to stream on Hulu.
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Robe Deutschland GmbH is distributing Avolites in Germany
Robe Deutschland GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Robe Lighting s.r.o., has taken over exclusive responsibility for the sales and service of all Avolites products on the German market as of November 1st, 2023. Dieter Gross, CEO of Robe Germany, commented, “Following the acquisition of Avolites by Robe it was a logical step to hand over sales in the region to Robe’s German subsidiary. We respect Trendco’s excellent work over the decades and thank them for their harmonious cooperation during the handover period.”Read More »Robe Deutschland GmbH is distributing Avolites in Germany
Main Light Appoints Industry Veteran Brian Relph as Rental Account Manager to Strengthen Tri-State Operations
Main Light announces the hiring of Brian Relph as Rental Account Manager for their Tri-State location in Teterboro, NJ. A cornerstone in the New Jersey market with over 20 years of experience, Relph was instrumental in opening 4Wall Entertainment’s New Jersey location in 2003.Read More »Main Light Appoints Industry Veteran Brian Relph as Rental Account Manager to Strengthen Tri-State Operations
Solotech Lights up the Stars at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
Solotech’s long history of collaboration with the manufacturers and designers who produce and use the most innovative technology continues with ACME lighting, the ACME Pixel Line IP strip light, and DX7 Design. The innovative lighting fixtures tapped by the creative team at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) have gained popularity in the entertainment tech space and are part of a growing trend toward LED-based solutions due to their energy efficiency, flexibility, and vibrant color output.Read More »Solotech Lights up the Stars at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
Elation at LDI 2023: Obsidian NETRON
NETRON from Obsidian Control Systems introduces the world’s first IP65 product range for entertainment data distribution. Utilizing a custom-designed sealed chassis, IP ports and touch controls, IP65 solutions are provided as a 6-port RDM Splitter (RDM6 IP™), 6-port EtherDMX Node (EN6 IP™), and an 8-port managed POE switch (NS8 IP™). Read More »Elation at LDI 2023: Obsidian NETRON
The Stage Managers’ Association 2023 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management Photo Gallery
On Monday, November 6, 2023, the Stage Managers’ Association presented its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management at the National Opera Center Marc A. Scorca Hall in NYC. The distinguished 2023 honorees are theatrical production stage managers John M. Atherlay and Gwen Gilliam, and opera production stage manager Brett Finley. In addition to these Lifetime Achievement Awards, the SMA honored Elynmarie Kazle with The Founders Award.Read More »The Stage Managers’ Association 2023 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management Photo Gallery
Renowned Industry Veteran Jonathan Sheard Joins ROE Visual UK
ROE Visual introduces Jonathan Sheard, a seasoned industry veteran, as Managing Director of their UK team. This appointment underscores ROE Visual’s commitment to expanding its presence in the UK market and fortifying its regional operations. The subsidiary, ROE Visual UK sales office, is poised to provide direct support and service, further bolstering ROE Visual’s sales prospects in the UK.Read More »Renowned Industry Veteran Jonathan Sheard Joins ROE Visual UK
Robe Lights up Sentech Tower for Brixton Light Festival
The fabulous 2023 Brixton Light Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa, delivered its third – and largest to date – event filled with the magic, mystery and imagination evoked by light. It started during the covid lockdowns as a community-led and driven art-based lighting experience to unite the already tight-knit, lively and diverse neighborhood of Brixton. The goal is to celebrate the spirit and importance of community, and the power of art and empathy.Read More »Robe Lights up Sentech Tower for Brixton Light Festival
Convergence and Immersion on Jason Aldean Tour With Lüz Studio and CHAUVET Professional
Matthieu Larivée and the team at Lüz Studio have been relentlessly pushing the envelope of late, driving technology in new directions to transform stages in ways that would have been unimaginable not long ago. So, it should come as no surprise that following their widely acclaimed work on last year’s Jason Aldean tour, when they turned the entire upstage wall into a stunning 3D video screen, these creatives dramatically changed their plans for 2023.Read More »Convergence and Immersion on Jason Aldean Tour With Lüz Studio and CHAUVET Professional