Solotech announces the expansion of its UK operations with a new, state-of-the-art facility in Manchester. Imperial 76, the new premises located in the Kingsway Business Park, will serve as a hub for Solotech’s Sales and Systems Integration Division, as well as support Live Productions operations.
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Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the world’s premier pro AV and systems integration show, has announced a brand-new Innovation Park for ISE 2025. The ISE initiative is an exciting opportunity for newly established businesses who are looking to accelerate growth and win investment. Applications to take part in Innovation Park are now open.
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Join the 1,400 entertainment industry professionals who are making a real difference in their workplaces by becoming a certified Mental Health First Aider. Expand your skill sets by learning how to identify, understand and respond to signs of distress in your colleagues and help make our workplaces healthier and safer spaces.
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The CHAUVET Professional Color STRIKE M made over 100,000 pairs of eyeballs dance at Glastonbury this year. Playing a role for Saturday night headliners Coldplay, the motorized strobe-wash was used to create a seemingly endless flow of brilliant looks that captivated what was one of the largest crowds in the festival’s history. Supplied by Upstaging, the high-output IP65 rated fixtures were positioned throughout the rig by LD Shaheem Litchmore.
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Television Lighting Designer Bill Klages died on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was 97 years old. He was a pioneer in television lighting working from the late 1940s through the 2000s. Winning 7 Emmy Awards, his credits included the 1984 Atlanta Olympic Games, The Grammy Awards, The Tony Awards, The Republican National Conventions, The Los Angeles Olympics Closing Ceremonies, The Statue of Liberty Celebration, The Country Music Awards, The Emmy Awards, The Kennedy Center Honors, the inaugural galas for Presidents John F. Kennedy and George H.W. Bush, as well as numerous entertainment TV specials.
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The Rooftop at Pier 17 worked with 4Wall Entertainment to bring in a rental package for Pier 17’s Summer Concert Series, included lighting, video, camera, and rigging solutions. Their selection of IP65 rated fixtures ensures optimal performance in outdoor conditions, providing exceptional lighting and visuals regardless of the weather.
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UK Singer Calum Scott is back on the road in 2024 with a world tour, ‘The Songbook So Far.’ A new lighting rig for the tour was created and specified by LD Elliot Baines of Spiralstagelighting. When asked to design lighting for this new tour, he specified Robe products, which are being supplied by Liteup.
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On the back of a successful exhibition at Euro Cine Expo 2024, Astera was proud to receive the Best of Show award conferred by film-tv-video.de. The award was given for Astera’s new addition to its lighting portfolio: the LunaBulb, launched at the beginning of June.
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The Royal Conservatory of Antwerp recently undertook the transition from conventional to LED lighting with a cutting-edge lighting system upgrade that features Elation KL and FUZE series luminaires. The new lighting system was supplied by Ampco Flashlight.
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The award-winning Opera Baltycka (Baltic Opera) in Gdansk, on Poland’s stunning north coast, has invested in new Robe lighting fixtures with the purchase of 18 TX1 PosiProfiles and four PAINTES which have been installed into its current building.
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AOTO, provider of LED display solutions, has transformed the visual experience at Hero NYC, an immersive experience venue located in Manhattan’s iconic Rockefeller Center. This collaboration utilizes AOTO’s state-of-the-art CV Series LED displays to captivate and immerse audiences, creating an unforgettable sensory experience.
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A variety of ADJ luminaires – including the new IP65 rated Jolt Panel FXIP and Focus Spot 7Z moving head spot – were utilized by PLDS Showtechniek, a local production company, for the official King’s Day celebration in Emmen, the Netherlands. The main stage featured musical performances and an appearance by King Willem-Alexander.
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