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In Memoriam: Jim Gordon, 63

Jim Gordon

In Memoriam: Jim Gordon, 63

Jim Gordon, who worked with Morpheus Lights from the late 1980s and served as that company’s vice president of sales and marketing before leaving in 2001, died May 11, 2014 from complications related to recovering from a liver transplant. He was 63.

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Harman to Acquire AMX LLC for $365 Million

STAMFORD, CT — Harman noted that it has signed an agreement with The Duchossois Group, Inc. and its affiliates to acquire AMX LLC for $365 million. AMX is a leading provider of enterprise control and automation systems and audio and video switching and distributing solutions. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including applicable regulatory approvals.

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The 2014 PLSN/FOH Parnelli Classic Golf Tournament takes place at the Siena Golf Club in Las Vegas on Tuesday, June 17.

Parnelli Classic Golf Tournament Moves to June

LAS VEGAS — The captains of the live entertainment and media install industries converge on Las Vegas for the InfoComm show this June, but only one lucky team will be able to carry a Parnelli Classic “First Place” trophy home with them. The PLSN/FOH Parnelli Classic golf tournament will take place Tuesday, June 17 at the Siena Golf Club in Las Vegas, and proceeds will benefit the Parnelli Scholarship fund, supporting the next generation of live entertainment professionals at UNLV.

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Franz Ferdinand is touring with visual support from PRG Nocturne

Franz Ferdinand Tours with Video Support from PRG Nocturne

LONDON — Franz Ferdinand (the band) has been touring in support of their album, Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action, since early March. Mark O’Herlihy and PRG Nocturne have been supporting the shows in London and Europe, complementing LD Cormac Jackson’s visual design and also providing thoughts, words and deeds (and working video gear) to support production manager Bob O’Brien’s efforts.

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LD for U.K.’s Celebrity Big Brother Uses Sharpys for “Catwalk of Shame”

LONDON — For the “catwalk of shame” on this year’s edition of the popular British TV series, Celebrity Big Brother, evicted participants had to face the piercing, bright beams of Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures, specified by LD Gurdip Mahal. He used 32 Clay Paky Sharpys, encased in watertight Clay Paky ‘IGLOO’ domes and positioned them in various locations outside and on top of the Big Brother House.

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David Patton

David Patton Named COO of Blue Planet Lighting

LAS VEGAS — Blue Planet Lighting recently named industry veteran David Patton, based here, as the company’s chief operations officer (COO). Patton, who served PRG as GM of PRG Las Vegas and also as national director of lighting operations, also has experience with Cinema Services. At Blue Planet, Patton will oversee all aspects of lighting operations and assist with the company’s current growth and expansion plans.

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2014 Eurovision photo by Jakob Boserup courtesy SGM

Eurovision Song Contest Draws 180 Million Viewers

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The Eurovision Song Contest, with semi-finals and finals staged at B&W Halls here May 6, 8 and 10, drew close to 180 million viewers by the time Austria’s Conchita Wurst was proclaimed the winner. PRG and Martin were official suppliers to the event. Other lighting manufacturers represented in the PRG-supplied rig included GLP, Clay Paky, Philips Vari-Lite and Showtec. SGM, Barco, Mediatec Solutions and d3 also issued news releases noting their support of the event’s visuals. (SGM provided the image of the event included here).

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Alcorn McBride Names Brian Macauto Senior Sales Engineer

ORLANDO — Alcorn McBride named Brian Macauto senior sales engineer.  He was most recently regional sales manager (North America) for Vista Systems, where he handled outside sales, software/hardware training, system commissioning, trade show and technical support. At Alcorn McBride, Macauto will work with customers and provide pre-sales application support while also developing new project opportunities worldwid.

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Pictured here, center, is Fairlight's Michel Arntz, flanked by Avolites' Steve Warren (L) and Koy Neminathan (R).

Avolites Names Fairlight BV Distributor in the Netherlands

UK/THE NETHERLANDS — Avolites Ltd. and Avolites Media Ltd. have named Fairlight as their sole distributor for the Netherlands. Koy Neminathan, Sales Director for Avolites Ltd., and Steve Warren, Managing Director of Avolites Media, both spoke favorably of the new arrangement. Pictured here, center, is Fairlight’s Michel Arntz, flanked by Avolites’ Steve Warren (L) and Koy Neminathan (R).

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