LONDON – On Aug. 24, 2021, the music world was saddened to hear that Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts had passed away. Watts died peacefully in a London Hospital, surrounded by family members. He was 80 and had been a member of The Rolling Stones for nearly 60 years, having joined the band in 1963.
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TOLEDO, OH – Longtime production manager Randy “Baja” Fletcher died Aug. 27 from injuries suffered in a fall off the stage at the Bash on the Bay music festival at Put-in-Bay island in Ohio the day before. Fletcher, 73, was out on tour with the headliner of the festival, Keith Urban.
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ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Dierks Bentley’s 2021 “Beers on Me” tour is traveling with a Bruce Rodgers production design, engagingly lit by Chris Reade with help from Chauvet Professional fixtures supplied by Christie Lites.
Read More »TOKYO – Much of the world tuned in July 23 to August 8 to watch The Games of the XXXII Olympiad play out in… Read More »Elation broadcast lighting for Imagen Televisión Olympic Games studio
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ST PETERSBURG, FL – As stories on stage unfold, they are invariably carried on their journey by the ebb and flow of light. This is true of virtually every dramatic production, but there are some where lighting is so intricately woven into the story that it becomes part of the narrative itself. Pagliacci falls squarely into this category as it cleaves dramatically between the bright frivolity of a clown’s life and the dark madness of murder.Read More »Keith Arsenault Creates Lighting Narrative For Pagliacci With CHAUVET Professional
WUPPERTAL, Germany – In a strong move to support the next generation of live event professionals, Riedel Communications teamed up with Backstage Academy to provide… Read More »Riedel and Backstage Academy Partner to Prepare Next Generation of Live Event Professionals
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CYPRESS, Calif.– Christie® is pleased to announce that Absolute Ultimate AV (AUAV), an award-winning home theater integrator, is the exclusive global representative for the Christie… Read More »Christie partners with Absolute Ultimate AV to offer Eclipse to the home theater market
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LONDON – As a leading innovator in the world of visual control systems, this year Avolites heads to PLASA Show in London Olympia (Stand: D17) celebrating 45 years at the forefront of the industry. The 2021 edition of the PLASA Show takes place at Olympia, London Sept. 5-7.
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SUNRISE, FL – Following the straight and narrow path rarely leads to bold innovations. More often, the most game-changing breakthroughs arise when convention is… Read More »Rogue Outcast 1 BeamWash Opens New Creative Paths
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The University of Virginia (UVA) turned to visual technology artist Jeff Dobrow to create a projection mapping experience called “Brighter Together.” From March to May 2021, Dobrow used Epson projectors for vivid illuminations on landmark buildings across the UVA campus.
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LONDON – ROE Visual noted its return to in-person trade events as an exhibitor at the upcoming PLASA show. The company noted that the ROE Visual team is looking forward to reconnecting with its UK-based partners and users. The ROE Visual stand (F3) will focus on the company’s latest Black Quartz and Black Pearl product offerings.
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MORRISON, CO – Forced from the road in early 2020 due to the pandemic, Brit Floyd, ‘The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Tribute Show,’ is back after kicking off a world tour July 29 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado beneath an all-Elation lighting rig.
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