Wybron Mobile Showroom Back On the Road
WASHINGTON, DC — Wybron’s Mobile Showroom set out on its second leg of dates, which began Nov. 2, in the Washington, DC, Baltimore and New Jersey areas.
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Shockwave Cargo Names Doug Masterson Managing Partner
LOS ANGELES — Shockwave Cargo named Doug Masterson managing partner. Masterson has over 18 years of project logistics experience including his role at Rock-It Cargo as former president and COO.
Read More »Managing the Crew with a Carrot, Not a Stick
The Kenny Chesney tour is unique due to its relaxed organization and atmosphere. Techs rode around the stadium stage on roller blades, the “bar &… Read More »Managing the Crew with a Carrot, Not a Stick
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PRG Spotlights Miley Cyrus on “Wonder World” Tour
WASHINGTON, DC — For the North American, UK, and Ireland dates of the Miley Cyrus Wonder World tour, lighting and video designer Seán Burke had Production Resource Group supply and support the lighting system. “Having a company that can supply on both sides of the Atlantic is very important but there are very few that can do it—and do it well,” said Burke.
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J. R. Clancy Adds Mechanical Engineer
SYRACUSE, NY, October 29—J. R. Clancy, Inc., added Nathan Jones to the company’s mechanical engineering staff. In his new position, Jones will work with Clancy’s product development team on the design and specifications for new products.
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VH1 Hip Hop Honors “Elegantly” Lit with Coemar Gear
BROOKLYN, NY — LD Tom Kenny used an array of Coemar lighting fixtures supplied by Atomic Lighting to lend a theatrical look to the sixth annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors 2009, taped at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House.
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5 Star Supplies Flight Cases for GDS LEDs
WISBECH, U.K. — 5 Star Cases has been chosen to supply flight cases for Global Design Solutions’ (GDS) LiteWare battery powered/Wireless DMX LED uplighters.
Read More »Concert Trucking “Like Choreographing Ballet”
Some companies outside of the concert/touring business who happen to have some big trucks are trying to elbow into the market…but Roadshow president David Kiely… Read More »Concert Trucking “Like Choreographing Ballet”
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Elation Professional Design Wash LED Pro
Elation Professional’s Design Wash LED Pro offers a combination of RGB+W color mixing, speed and brightness at a competitive price.
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Tinc Handles Production Design for Gallery Addressing Death Penalty
NEW YORK — Tinc Design & Productions provided production design and technical management for the New York premiere of the audiovisual art installation, One After, which addressed the death penalty issue in Texas at New York’s Openhouse Gallery. Tinc was responsible for the design of the event’s gallery space and its video and lighting elements, with Lance Darcy acting as production designer and Ryan Kirk as production manager.
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Modular Screens Used for Canadian Country Music Awards
VANCOUVER, BC — Midnite Hour Productions provided a Draper StageScreen as the backdrop for the 2009 Fan’s Choice Award presentation from the Canadian Country Music Association at the CCMA’s annual awards ceremony held at General Motors Place.
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Phedre Production in Ancient Greek Theatre Lit by Clay Paky Gear
EPIDAURUS, Greece — Proving that there is a fixture for every scenario, Clay Paky Alpha Profile 1200 fixtures were used during a National Theatre production of Phèdre at the Epidaurus theatre in Greece as part of the Athens Festival.
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