Happy 2025!
PLSN Editor Michael S. Eddy raises a toast to the incredible designs that are sure to be seen in 2025.
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PLSN Launches New Website
Projection, Lights & Staging News is pleased to announce the launch of its new website design at plsn.com.
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Seen at LDI
New products from Absen, ADJ, Antari, Ayrton, Blizzard, Calzone/Anvil, Chauvet, Global Trend/INFiLED, GLP, MasterFX, Robe, ROE Visual, Tyer Truss, Unity, Volux, and X-Laser
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IP65 Rated Luminaires
Weather-ready products from ACME, ADJ, Ayrton, Blizzard, Cameo, Chauvet, Claypaky, Elation, ETC, High End Systems, Martin, Prolights, Robe, SGM, Vari-Lite and Volux
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VP Studio News: RecodeXR, Optic8 and Trilogy Studios, and ‘Afterglow’ at CUBE
RecodeXR Virtual Production Studio at Space Studios in Manchester; Optic8 and Trilogy Studios Deliver Next-Gen Virtual Production; ‘Afterglow’s’ Sci-fi Journey Filmed at UK’s CUBE Studio
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra: ‘The Lost Christmas Eve’ Tour 2024
Trans-Siberian Orchestra was back on the road with “The Lost Christmas Eve” tour, and returning for the shows’ 25th year was Director of Touring & Production Elliot Saltzman and Production / Lighting Designer Bryan Hartley. Raising the always-high design and production bar even higher, they tell about the challenges, and the technologies, that brought this holiday staple to life this year.
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ZHU Brings Grace to Mexico City
ZHU’s latest art performance sought to blur the lines between cinematic moments and the reality of his live performance at the Palacio de los Deportes (Sports Palace) in Mexico City, Mexico. We hear about the design and planning for the one-off event from Production Director Chris Schroeder, Video Director Elan Oatway, Lighting Director Lorcan Clarke, and Lighting Designer Erik Mahowald.
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Koe Wetzel ‘Damn Near Normal’ Tour 2024
Timothy Walker, Principal of the design firm, DW Creative, is the Production and Lighting Designer for Koe Wetzel’s “Damn Near Normal” Tour. He takes PLSN behind his design for this well-received tour that engaged audiences and fans of this up-and-coming country artist.
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‘Enlighten’ at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
“Enlighten” is a holiday lighting spectacle that brightened the winterscape of Grand Rapids’ Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Featuring the lighting work of the design collective, Lightswitch, the unique stroll stretches out over one mile through some 50 acres of the park. Lighting the large-scale exterior sculptures and natural landscape, Lightswitch, along with vendor partner Upstaging, elevated the experience of the Gardens’ holiday guests.
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Malcolm Weldon
Malcolm Weldon is the Lifetime Achievement Honoree for the 23rd Annual Parnelli Awards. He famously insists he’s “just a guy pushing boxes,” and his humbleness and self-deprecating sense of humor are as well-known as his remarkable talent on tours, serving as Production Manager for some of the biggest acts in the business including Tina Turner, Cher, the Eagles, Sade, Lionel Richie, Janet Jackson, Beyoncé, and Pink.
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Parnelli Presenters and NextGen Nominees
As we prepare for the 23rd Annual Parnelli Awards, we round-up the seven hardworking and talented NextGen nominees that PLSN and FOH magazines covered in 2024. We also offer a little bio on each of the live event professionals who will be presenters at the gala on Jan. 24, 2025.
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Widgets & Wonders
This month we take a look at what’s new in Widgets, Software, LED Tape, and other Tools that add wonder to touring. These are the products that crews, as well as designers rely on to do their job. Several companies shared their products that can be used to enhance creative visions and offer efficiency in touring logistics as well.
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