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Studio Due Lights the Monument to the Fallen of AVES with the Italian Tricolor

Studio Due Lights the Monument to the Fallen of AVES with the Italian Tricolor

At the end of the 90’s, the ANAE (National Aviation Association of the Army) members manifested the will to create an important monument in Viterbo Italy to honor the commitment and sacrifice of the “Blue Basques” who lost their lives serving the homeland. In September 2001, this wonderful work was inaugurated and over the years has become a landmark of the city and a symbol of the close relationship between the Blue Basques and Viterbo.Read More »Studio Due Lights the Monument to the Fallen of AVES with the Italian Tricolor

Ed Warren Creates Unique Looks for Mumford & Sons with CHAUVET Professional

Photo Credit: Picturesk

“The most exciting attractions are between two opposites that never meet,” wrote Andy Warhol. Had he been around today, the groundbreaking pop artist would likely have appreciated the genius of Mumford & Sons. After 14 million albums sold, including two No. 1 hits, and a fistful of awards from Grammys to Brits, the band that got their start at Bosun’s Locker in London, continues to surprise fans by pulling out widely varied (some might say opposite) musical influences, from ancient folk to highly polished modern rock. Read More »Ed Warren Creates Unique Looks for Mumford & Sons with CHAUVET Professional

Motor Stage Automation Makes Large Investment in Kinesys Kit

MSA’s Christina Vigso (left) and Kasper Sonberg with part of the new Kinesys systems

Denmark-based entertainment automation specialist, Motor Stage Automation (MSA), has made a substantial investment in Kinesys, comprising 30 Kinesys Apex 500 Kg hoists and 30 Kinesys Apex V2 drives plus three Mentor 401 safety controllers – offering SIL3 safety over Ethernet and safety control of up to 60 devices simultaneously. This follows up a second-batch purchase of 21 Kinesys Apex 500 Kg hoists and 26 Kinesys V1 Drives, a Mentor 401 and Vector control delivered last year, bringing MSA’s current total of Apex hosts to 72, including Apex 1,250Kg motors that arrived when the company launched in 2021.Read More »Motor Stage Automation Makes Large Investment in Kinesys Kit

GLP Fills Hertzainak’s Farewell Performance with Color in Bilbao

The Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC) was dressed for a special occasion recently for the farewell concert party for Hertzainak, spread over two nights. Hertzainak was a leading light in the movement known as ‘Basque radical rock’. Their first records combined the provocation of punk with the dance rhythms of reggae and ska, maintaining the political situation in the Basque Country as the context of their songs. For such an auspicious occasion, the eminent Lighting Designer Carlos Cirre was commissioned to design a show that would transport the audience back to the purest style of the 80s and 90s and evoke a retro spirit recreated by 100 state-of-the-art fixtures from the catalogue of GLP. This included 35 of the new impression X5.Read More »GLP Fills Hertzainak’s Farewell Performance with Color in Bilbao

Robe Now and Someday for Spectacular Nick & Simon Finale Concerts

Phenomenally successful Dutch singer-songwriter duo Nick & Simon (Nick Schilder & Simon Keizer) played six sold-out nights at Rotterdam’s famous Ahoy Arena in The Netherlands, the culmination of their Nu of Ooit (Now or Someday) tour which also was the last time they will appear in this format, as after 17 years of performing together, both artists now intend to pursue solo careers.Read More »Robe Now and Someday for Spectacular Nick & Simon Finale Concerts

Astera Shines Bright in Cape Town

Peter Lambert

Peter Lambert owns and runs a busy independent medium-sized camera and lighting system rental company based in Cape Town, South Africa whose clients work across a broad spectrum of broadcast and film / recording sectors including music videos, commercials, and streaming events. They also have a healthy cross rental business. Three years ago, Lambert started investing in Astera with the purchase of Titan Tubes, and since then demand continues to outstrip supply resulting in further purchases of Titans and Helios Tubes which have kept flowing steadily and now also include several sets of NYX Bulbs and Hydra Panels.Read More »Astera Shines Bright in Cape Town

THAT Tent at Bonnaroo Shines with CHAUVET Professional Fixtures from Harford Sound

Moving lighting fixtures around at a festival often requires some careful logistics. Moving crews around calls for considerable skill too. George Cannon got a firsthand view of both recently when he was hired by Harford Sound Ltd. to be the house LD at the THAT tent at The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.Read More »THAT Tent at Bonnaroo Shines with CHAUVET Professional Fixtures from Harford Sound

Laura James Appointed Sales Support Manager for A.C. Lighting Inc.

Laura James

A.C. Lighting Inc., distributor of lighting and rigging technologies, announces the appointment of Laura James as Sales Support Manager. Reporting to Jean-Louis Blanchard, President, James will work closely with the Sales Support Team to build and maintain successful long-term relationships with A.C. Americas customers through innovative customer satisfaction solutions. A.C. Americas Sales Support Team is a shared resource for A.C. Lighting Inc. and A.C. ProMedia.Read More »Laura James Appointed Sales Support Manager for A.C. Lighting Inc.

In Memoriam: Shawn McKeown, 1972-2023

Educator and production professional Shawn McKeown passed away May 28, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was 50. At the time of his death, he was employed by Full Sail University as Program Manager – Show Production. McKeown worked for Full Sail for more than 20 years holding a variety of teaching positions, including Department Chair, and Course Director.

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Roadies Of Color United 2023 Conference Update

Discounted early bird registrations for the Roadies Of Color United 2023 Annual Conference are on sale now. These special rates are only available for a limited time, so act fast. The ROCU 2023 Annual Conference will take place September 28-30, 2023 in Atlanta, GA. Students can also take advantage of discounted rates but must present their student identification at check-in during the event. Additionally, all Roadies of Color United Association members will receive a unique discount code to apply toward their registration for even further savings. Use the link below to register today.Read More »Roadies Of Color United 2023 Conference Update