Phoenix-based High Resolution Engineering (HRE) has added disguise vx 4+ media servers to its equipment rental inventory. The purchase marks the first disguise acquisition by HRE, which also offers rentals of the Christie Spyder X80 video processor and Lightware and Dexon routers.Read More »High Resolution Engineering (HRE) Invests in disguise vx 4+ Media Servers for Rental Inventory
Bandit Lites announces the complete overhaul of its website, www.BanditLites.com. Bandit’s team sought to revamp the online experience for both current and potential clients as well as its team members. With a robust social media following and engaged online community, the web team focused on redesigning the main website, seeking to build a space that would showcase the company’s continued dedication to both progress and excellence.Read More »Bandit Lites Rolls Out New Updated Website
Ambassador Theatre Group has agreed to combine operations with Jujamcyn Theaters, per a report in The New York Times. The deal, subject to regulatory approval, would expand the Broadway portfolio of ATG, one of the UK’s largest theater landlords.Read More »Broadway Theatre Owners Jujamcyn and Ambassador Theatre Group Join Forces
Carl Terence Tovey, Stage Manager for Jay-Z and other top acts, died Feb. 3, 2023 at his home in St. Augustine, FL. He was 61.
Born in Trehafod, Wales, Tovey was remembered for his devotion to his family along with his impressive career. Tovey is survived by his wife Elena “Kiki” Tovey, a son, a sister, two brothers and other family members living in the U.S., Belgium and Wales.Read More »In Memoriam: Carl Tovey, 61
The growing importance of ISE following the expo’s move to Barcelona was illustrated by the enormous attendance at this year’s trade fair. With the show having mushroomed since its origins in pure AV to embrace show technology in all its forms, GLP was one company that responded positively to the evident interest in the lighting segment. This year the show hosted a total of 58,107 visitors – well above forecast and 33% higher than in May 2022.Read More »GLP Reports Unprecedented Success at ISE 2023
“Hope spreads the seeds of beauty,” or so an ancient adage goes. The words are an apt metaphor for a recent concert by Kol Esperanza at the Spanish River Church located in Boca Raton, FL. The name of this Israeli trio of tenors translates into “voices of hope;” and hope did indeed resonate throughout the venue as the trio, joined by guest artists, and backed by an orchestra, performed a far-reaching variety of songs, ranging from Disney medleys to Jewish folk classics, and Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”. Bringing added beauty to this uplifting performance was a Clifford Michael Spulock lighting design that reflected the spirit of each song with an elegantly balanced mix of colors.Read More »Clifford Michael Spulock Reflects Kol Esperanza’s Voices of Hope with CHAUVET Professional
After a comprehensive year-long search, The NAMM Executive Committee and CEO Search Committee is pleased to announce industry veteran and music education advocate John Mlynczak as the next President and CEO of The National Association of Music Merchants. Mlynczak will join the NAMM team in Carlsbad, CA, on April 3 and officially assume the role of CEO on Monday, May 1. Read More »John Mlynczak Named President and CEO of The National Association of Music Merchants
Since the grand opening of the ICP Production Centre, In Concert Productions founder, Jay Rabbit, has been looking at expansion opportunities. The 30,000-square-foot facility is set to double in size by March 2024. The 60,000-square-foot facility is predicted to offset production costs while creating jobs for the nation’s skilled engineers, effectively delivering world-class production services to the Hollywood of the South.Read More »Atlanta-Based ICP Production Centre Plans Expansion from 30,000 to 60,000 Square-Feet by March 2024
QatarEnergy’s architecturally striking new auditorium within Doha’s West Bay area opened in late 2022, offering the company a space for conferences, keynote addresses, and lectures. Its beehive-style ceiling is rigged with Vari-Lite VL2600 Profile, VL800 EventWash, Cantata LED, and Leko LED luminaires from Signify to provide rich colors and contrasting looks. The lighting throughout is controlled by a Neo Console and Vision.Net system.Read More »Vari-Lite LED Rig and Neo Control System Enlivens QatarEnergy’s New Auditorium
The world-renowned Israeli Opera House in Tel Aviv has invested in 27 Robe ESPRITE moving lights – the first Robe products in the house – as part of a drive to invest in more LED lighting fixtures and future-based technologies, explained head of lighting Eyal Levi.Read More »Israeli Opera Invests in Robe
3LR Design, Inc. announces that Richard Cadena has joined the company as Senior Consultant – Technical Systems. Cadena is an ETCP Certified Entertainment Electrician and trainer, a member of I.A.T.S.E., and Technical Editor of Lighting&Sound America and Light and Sound International. Cadena is also a well-respected author who brings over 36 years of experience in the entertainment lighting industry to the 3LR Design team. His focused discipline is lighting design, control systems, and electrical design and implementation, with a knowledge of multiple technical systems. Cadena’s career has covered a variety of industry segments including concert/touring, television/film, theatre, architectural, and corporate events.Read More »Richard Cadena Joins 3LR Design, Inc. as Senior Consultant – Technical Systems
Garrett McConchie experienced a brief moment of disorientation recently and was both confounded and excited by what he saw. The Project Manager of CNXN Live, a real-time in person and livestreamed corporate event that took place simultaneously at two sites, McConchie was watching a panel discussion occurring at the Armory in Manchester, NH, when, for a fleeting second, he thought he was looking at the monitor for the stage in the Palm Beach Convention Center, 1,465 miles to the south.Read More »Events United Delivers Realtime, Two-Site Kickoff for Connection with CHAUVET Professional