Amanda Facemire, a standout media server programmer for live events, including virtual productions, has put in the hours and taught herself the technology to excel in her field. Having caught the attention of many in the industry, Facemire is this month’s nominee for the NextGen of the Year Parnelli honor, which will be announced at the 21st Parnelli Awards ceremony in April 2023.
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This month’s NextGen nominee is Lighting Director/Programmer Vanessa Arciga, who already has an impressive list of credits, working with a number of industry leading designers and companies. She most recently was out on Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour Tour with Paul “Arlo” Guthrie’s design.
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Lighting Designer/Director Ben Factor is living the dream, today crafting the looks for one of his favorite bands, whose concerts he started attending at age 16: Umphrey’s McGee. Factor is the second of our NextGen spotlights nominated for the 2023 Parnelli NextGen award.
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Kim Thomas grew up in a musical family. Her father is a classically trained baritone, a jazz trumpeter, and for most of his professional career… Read More »Kim Thomas
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In this continuing series, PLSN directs a key light on the Next Generation’s shining stars. Jason Baeri recognized his interests early in life. It was… Read More »Jason Baeri
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Looking for the Light Within In this continuing series, PLSN aims a key light on the Next Generation’s shining stars who are making a name… Read More »Daniel Rehbein
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Road and Tour Manager Over-Delivers In PLSN’s continuing quest to find the next shining star in the live event industry, we were introduced to Atlanta-based… Read More »Aaron Adams
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In PLSN’s quest to track down the next shining star in the live event industry, we point the spotlight on Matthew “Matt” Guminski, a New… Read More »Matt Guminski
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In PLSN’s continuing quest to track down the next shining star in the live event industry, we met Ross Tyler Blitz. At age 26, the… Read More »Ross Tyler Blitz
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In PLSN’s continuing quest to find tomorrow’s next hip lighting designer, production manager or noticeable person in the live event industry on their way to… Read More »Ryan Kasko
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Every month, PLSN shines a light on a younger person in our business who has recognizable talents and is destined for greatness in the live… Read More »Alyssa Milione
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Every month, PLSN shines a light on a younger person in our business who has recognizable talents and is destined for greatness in the live… Read More »Parnelli NextGen: Jennifer Fok
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