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André Petrus Immerses Shania Twain in a World of JDC Hybrid Lights

André Petrus Immerses Shania Twain in a World of JDC Hybrid Lights

Geodis Park, home of Nashville Soccer Club, staged its first ever concert recently, hosting Shania Twain’s one-off Queen of Me stadium show. The concert was lit by André Petrus, well known as an experienced programmer, to add dimension to a concept conceived by Creative Producer and Production Designer Cory FitzGerald, of Silent House Productions. To create a fully immersive experience for the artist, he selected large quantities of fixtures from GLP’s JDC family, as well as the powerful impression FR10 Bars.Read More »André Petrus Immerses Shania Twain in a World of JDC Hybrid Lights

Claypaky Xtylos Rock with KISS at Hellfest 2023 in France

One of the biggest heavy metal music festivals in the world, Hellfest recently wrapped its 16th edition in Clisson, France where KISS launched the festival with Claypaky Xtylos and an array of Claypaky fixtures played key roles for other bands. The four-day festival featured 180 bands performing on six stages in the concert area plus additional outdoor stages. KISS, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue and Slipknot headlined as more than 150,000 extreme music fans attended performances, camped out and explored the full Hellfest 2023 experience.Read More »Claypaky Xtylos Rock with KISS at Hellfest 2023 in France

Vectorworks 2024 to Unleash Limitless Creativity for Designers

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. is preparing to release the 2024 version of its product line, dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions that automate processes and let designers tackle more complex problems with less effort. The upcoming version includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Design Suite and Fundamentals, along with 2024 versions of ConnectCAD, Braceworks and Vision.Read More »Vectorworks 2024 to Unleash Limitless Creativity for Designers

Neutrik Americas Announces Fernando Manfrini as Technology Business Manager for Latin America

Fernando Manfrini

Neutrik Americas, the leading supplier of robust and reliable professional AVL connectivity solutions, announces the appointment of Fernando Manfrini to the position of Technology Business Manager for Latin America. Manfrini started with Neutrik Americas on August 1, 2023, and is stationed in Miami, FL.Read More »Neutrik Americas Announces Fernando Manfrini as Technology Business Manager for Latin America

LPS Production Lights Lionel Messi Celebration with 100+ CHAUVET Professional Fixtures

It was like something out of a movie. World Cup champion Lionel Messi, widely regarded as the best soccer player in the world, created giant shock waves when he passed up offers from better-known clubs to sign with the struggling Inter Miami team. Anticipation was high when the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner suited up for his first game on Friday July 21, but Messi, still recovering from an exhausting travel schedule, had to sit on the bench for the first 54 minutes. Then, with the sellout crowd standing and cheering wildly, he entered the game and proceeded to kick the winning goal.Read More »LPS Production Lights Lionel Messi Celebration with 100+ CHAUVET Professional Fixtures

LD Eric Price Leans on All-Purpose Proteus Lucius™ for ‘Sad Summer’ Headliners Taking Back Sunday

LD Eric Price’s work for Taking Back Sunday during the ‘Sad Summer Festival’. Photo by @dobrockk

Lighting Designer Eric Price turned to Elation’s Proteus Lucius™ as the feature light of an all-purpose floor package for rock band Taking Back Sunday as they headlined the travelling Sad Summer Festival in the U.S. in July. Reminiscent of the legendary Warped Tour, the fourth incarnation of Sad Summer Festival ran coast to coast and featured a strong lineup of pop punk’s finest bands.Read More »LD Eric Price Leans on All-Purpose Proteus Lucius™ for ‘Sad Summer’ Headliners Taking Back Sunday

Vari Takes on GLP Distribution in Mexico

Photo (left to right): Vari Founder and President Ing. Hugo Patiño and Sales Director Juan Francisco. Photo credit: Vari.

GLP announced that it has appointed Vari (Video Audio Representation and Engineering) as its new exclusive distributor in Mexico with immediate effect. This will increase the German manufacturer’s outreach into the country, and further into Latin America. According to c, they have always formed a strong impression of GLP when attending world expos such as LDI. “Their fixture demonstrations stand out and we always see their name on international touring riders,” says Ing. Patiño. “Products such as the JDC1 and X4 Bar 20 have become industry standards in the market.”Read More »Vari Takes on GLP Distribution in Mexico

ESTA Proposed Standards News

ESTA TSP: 12 Draft Standards in Public Review

ESTA’s Technical Standards Program (TSP) announces a dozen draft standards in public review; 11 in development, one to be withdrawn. Twelve public review action items came out of the recent July Technical Standards Program working group meetings held in Westlake, TX, where over 160 attendees across 10 discrete working groups came together to keep the development process moving forward. These public reviews will all run for 45 days, ending on Sept. 26, 2023.

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Vari-Lite VL1600 Profiles Bring Rock Energy and Theatrical Drama to Musical ‘Aida’

VL1600 Profiles from Vari-Lite, originators of the modern moving head light fixture and the Signify entertainment lighting brand, brought a blend of rock and roll energy and theatrical dramatics for Herrick Goldman’s design for the Stages St. Louis production of the musical Aida. When the team at STAGES had to replace some older fixtures at the last minute, Production Manager Josh Aune approached Logic Systems. “We used the Vari-Lites because of a recommendation from our local rental company,” explained Aune. “Their owner, Chip Self, has been our go to person for years and knew what our needs where.”Read More »Vari-Lite VL1600 Profiles Bring Rock Energy and Theatrical Drama to Musical ‘Aida’

Environmental Lights Launches Continuous Side View RGB PixelControl Strip Light in Black Finish

Environmental Lights, a leader in LED lighting solutions, announces the launch of Continuous Side View RGB PixelControl Strip Light in black finish. Continuous Side View RGB PixelControl Strip Light emits a continuous line of light from the strip’s edge. The neon-like appearance of the light is only visible when viewed from the side. The extremely narrow profile combined with their patented Continuous Chip-on-Board (COB) technology provides a highly dependable, hotspot-free, discrete lighting solution that can be placed in tight spaces.Read More »Environmental Lights Launches Continuous Side View RGB PixelControl Strip Light in Black Finish