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UT Permian Basin PAC Incorporates Advanced Technical Design Features

UTPB Wagner Noel Theatre

UT Permian Basin PAC Incorporates Advanced Technical Design Features

ODESSA, TX — The Wagner-Noël Performing Arts Center, which opened recently at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin (UTPB), based here, includes the 1,819-seat Wagner Noël Theatre and the 189-seat Rea Greathouse Recital Hall within a total 109,000 square feet of space. The PAC has been designed to support the technical production needs of touring Broadway shows, popular entertainment, dance and a broad range of music programming in addition to student recitals and concerts.

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Rick Hansen Celebration 25 photo: CTV & Teresa Corsie

Electric Aura Sets Design in Motion for Rick Hansen Celebration 25

VANCOUVER, BC – Electric Aura Projects set the design in motion for ‘Rick Hansen Celebration 25.’ The May 22 event, aired June 24 on CTV, honored the 25-year achievements of Rick Hansen, a well-known Paralympic athlete. It was in 1985 when Hansen set off in his wheelchair on his Man in Motion World Tour, covering 40,000 kilometers through 34 countries in over 26 months to raise funds for spinal cord research.

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Eurovision 2012

Creative Technology Rose to the Visual Challenge of Eurovision Song Contest 2012

BAKU, Azerbaijan — For the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 (ESC), the numbers hint at the magnitude of the production’s need for video support: 1.52 million video LED pixels; 1,380 square meter LED screens; 10 kilometers of fiber optics; 7,270 working hours divvied up among 22 team members; 868 flight cases; 90 tons of equipment; transportation with a Jumbo 747 freighter; 14 Green Hippo media servers; 2,100 meter LED strips; 12 HD projectors; and an estimated 120 million spectators worldwide.

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Last Chance for Hometown Hero Nominations 2012

Last Chance to Nominate Lighting Companies for 2012 Hometown Hero Honors

LAS VEGAS — This is the last week in June, 2012 — and also the last week for PLSN readers to nominate the company that is most worthy of receiving the Parnelli Award for Best Regional Lighting Company in the U.S. and Canada. The Hometown Hero ballot will be posted throughout July, and PLSN readers will then get the chance to select which, among all the nominees, is most deserving of the honor in five U.S. regions and all of Canada. The regional winners will appear on the Parnelli Awards ballot for a final round of voting in August. The ultimate winner will be presented with the Parnelli Award at the gala ceremony set for Oct. 20, 2012 at the Mirage in Las Vegas.

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American DJ

American DJ Hosts July 18 Open House

LOS ANGELES – American DJ hosts an Open House Wednesday, July 18, 4-8 pm at its Los Angeles office. The event features demonstrations of new products, a hands-on controller work station, factory sales and product specialists on hand, free swag, a product giveaway raffle and more. 

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Chris Hunt

Pharos Restructures Management Team

LONDON – Pharos Architectural Controls has restructured its management team with Simon Hicks promoted to Technical Director and Chris Hunt taking the role of Managing Director. The other directors are founders Richard Mead and Nick Archdale, both of who remain actively involved in the company.

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JUMP Dance Convention

4Wall LA Dances with JUMP

LOS ANGELES – 4Wall LA recently provided lighting for dance convention JUMP, currently touring 25 US and 10 international cities. Break the Floor Productions is producing the event, which offers dance training and competitions.

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