Rock music’s legendary sister duo Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart performed a series of U.S. shows from April 20 to May 23 on their “Royal Flush Tour,” with lighting design by Carl Burnett. Burnett turned to Elation’s Proteus Brutus LED Wash FX and Proteus Maximus LED Profile moving heads as the foundation of the lighting rig, valuing their immense power while appreciating their refined design qualities.
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Gigant is an arts and performance complex in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, an invigorating creative space. The 550-capacity popzaal has a history with Robe moving lights. The latest Robe products to be installed are PAINTES, CUETES, and LEDBeam 150s which arrived at the end of 2023.
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HARDY’s bold, high-energy performance holds nothing back. Displaying his distinctive mix of raw intensity and unbridled enthusiasm, the multi-CMA Award winner has been taking fans on a rollicking musical journey that barrels full-speed down rap, rock, and country pathways, while serving up full throttled singalongs every step of the way.
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The multi-genre Electric Forest festival ramped up its AV offering this year, with the Sherwood Court stage’s proscenium arch LED screen displaying content powered by Green Hippo’s Hippotizer Media Servers. Visual solutions company Observatory, were brought on board by Leisure Expert Group – the Creative Directors of Insomniac to provide scenic visual content and delivery/VJ services for the Sherwood Court Stage.
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Robe’s new iBOLT made its French debut in grand style at a recent Monumental event at the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Laon Aisne in the Hauts-de-France. Monumental is an interactive music and visual live experience concept imagined and presented by DJ, music producer and live experience innovator Michael Canitrot.
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To celebrate their 25 years of musical success, the iconic Spanish duo Estopa is embarking on a tour that is setting new benchmarks in every city they visit. Beyond their distinctive musical style and engaging stage presence, the tour’s standout feature is its impressive stage design, which showcases an extraordinary lighting experience crafted by the skilled Juanjo Beloqui.
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Showstopper is a touring contest that offers dancers of all ages and abilities the opportunity to showcase their talent on a big stage with professional quality production. Lighting, video, and audio for the events is the responsibility of the organization’s in-house technical department, which exclusively utilizes ADJ LED video panels and LED-powered lighting fixtures.
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Each year, PLSN honors regional lighting production companies with our Hometown Hero award. This award honors the best regional lighting production company in six regions across North America: the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Northwest, Southwest, and Canada. This award—from nominations to winners—is selected by you, the entertainment technology industry, because you truly know who the Hometown Heroes are in the industry.
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It was “a perfect show on a perfect night” one local newspaper critic wrote of Hootie & the Blowfish’s appearance at Michigan’s Pine Knob, speaking for the 14,000 fans who packed the amphitheater earlier this summer. This sentiment is being echoed (weather permitting) at every other stop on the iconic alt rockers’ 43-city ‘Summer Camp With Trucks’ tour.
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Designer Chris de Lancey from Immersive Show Technology was asked to create a stunning architectural lighting scheme for the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, to help celebrate the recent South African presidential inauguration. De Lancey chose to work with Robe ESPRITE moving lights and one of the new Robe iBOLTS, which were applied with great effect together with projection mapping of the South African flag onto the building.
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Country music singer-songwriter Alexandra Kay is out on tour with a lighting system provided by Bandit Lites. With her 2023 release All I’ve Ever Known, Kay used her heartfelt lyrics and powerful vocals to weave stories fans can relate to and identify with. Lighting Designer Corbin Alvae drew inspiration for the lighting after pouring over All I’ve Ever Known.
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The ancient city of At-Turaif, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is now a stunning nighttime spectacle, due to the artistry of Speirs Major Light Architecture (SMLA) supported by 3,200 lighting fixtures by Martin Professional. This lighting project brings to life the epic scale and historical significance of At-Turaif with a beautifully layered tapestry of golden light.
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