“A sunset is a beautiful color explosion!” This is the type of observation an inspired lighting designer could readily make at the close of the day. In this case, however, the words were uttered by Eefje de Visser in an interview when discussing the sensory and emotional forces that drive her music.Read More »Chauvet Professional Helps Randall Diagre Create Transformative Effects for Eefje de Visser
Old time country is in good hands with ACM and CMA award-winning singer/songwriter Jon Pardi, whose classic country sounds on his Ain’t Always the Cowboy Tour are complemented by lighting from Elation Artiste Mondrian™ and Artiste Monet™ luminaires. Described as “the kind of honky-tonk that gets people drinking, dancing and drowning their heartaches,” Pardi combines an old-fashioned country vibe with youthful energy. He hit the road July 14 in support of his new album Mr. Saturday Night with stops all over the U.S.Read More »Elation Artiste Mondrian and Monet Complement Jon Pardi ‘Ain’t Always the Cowboy Tour’
Built in 1633, Kiyomizu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of several Buddhist temples located in the foothills of Mount Otowa in Japan’s Kyoto prefecture. Shortlisted as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, Kiyomizu’s main building is famous for its unique 36m wide stage, supported by many wooden columns, which juts out over the hillside and to hover spectacularly 13m (43’) above the valley. Artists standing on the stage cannot see an audience in front of them, but instead look out over a beautiful tree-filled valley.Read More »Robert Juliat Lighting Solution for First Foreign Concert Filming at Japan’s Kiyomizu Temple
The University of Tennessee in Knoxville held its annual celebration of illustrious alumni at 2022 Alumni Awards Gala. Bandit Lites donated a lighting system for… Read More »Bandit Lites Donates Lighting for University of Tennessee’s Alumni Gala
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Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys has embarked on her sixth concert tour playing 31 dates in North America and 21 in Europe on the Alicia + Keys… Read More »Ayrton Perseo Profiles Dominate Rig for ‘Alicia + Keys World Tour’
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Readers of PLSN and FOH magazines can now enjoy listening to the magazines — including features, news stories, and more on our websites via the new text-to-speech audio player feature on stories. This enhancement to our website content continues our focus on always improving our reader’s experience.Read More »Listen to PLSN with New Text-to-Speech Player
Comedian Nikki Glaser’s first HBO comedy special is a hilarious, no-holds-barred hour of comedy that covers a range of ticklish topics like sex, dating, and private parts. Taped late last year at the Paramount Theater in Denver, CO in front of a sold-out audience, Nikki Glaser: Good Clean Filth premiered on HBO on July 16 and is available to stream on HBO Max.Read More »Marc Janowitz Adds Extra Sparkle to Nikki Glaser Comedy Special with Elation SparkLED
Main Light, LLC has appointed Silas Flores as Operations Manager for Main Light, East in Wilmington, DE. Flores will be focused on ensuring that Main Light’s original facility continues to provide the company’s renowned dry hire services to professional production and rental companies. Bringing over 20+ years of experience working in the entertainment industry, his extensive experience gives him a strong understanding of the needs and expectations of Main Light’s clients.Read More »Main Light Appoints Silas Flores to be Operations Manager for Main Light, East
Rowdytown X, the 10th anniversary edition of Big Gigantic’s flagship concert party at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO, welcomed the band’s fans with a spectacular blend of video, lighting and pyro effects. Production Designer Justin Casey included 40 Chauvet Professional fixtures supplied by Helms Projects and Brown Note Productions.
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Offering an impressive 15,000 lumen output derived from a potent 320W cool white LED engine, the new Hydro Spot 2 from ADJ is an IP65 rated spot fixture packed with features. From animation wheel, twin Gobo wheels and two prism options, to CMY color mixing with variable CTO flag and an additional color wheel, it offers all the tools a lighting designer could wish for. This combination of power and features is drawn together in a robust fixture that can be used both inside and outdoors in any weather conditions, making it the ideal solution for rental and event production companies looking for maximum versatility. Here’s an introductory video on the ADJ Hydro Spot 2:
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Fox Sports Launching New Virtual Studio with Support by NEP Sweetwater
Applying the latest in extended reality (XR) technology, the new Fox Sports studio in Los Angeles, CA, is kicking NFL on Fox in a completely new direction. The No. 1 rated NFL pregame show Fox NFL Sunday is receiving an entirely redesigned set, supported by NEP Sweetwater with ROE Visual LED displays.Read More »Fox NFL Sunday Features ROE Visual for Flexible Broadcasting
The Théâtre du Châtelet, an iconic arts and cultural landmark venue in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, designed by Jean-Antoine-Gabriel Davioud and completed in 1862, re-opened to the public in 2019 after several years of extensive renovation work. The theatre has recently re-opened again post pandemic.Read More »Théâtre du Châtelet Chooses Robe T1 Profiles & RoboSpots