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1,300+ Elation Lights Dazzle Coachella 2024

A revamped Sahara Tent featured over 950 Elation luminaires with Production and Lighting Design by Production Design Works

Elation lighting has long been a staple of Coachella shows, and this year’s edition of Southern California’s premier music festival was no exception, with the event awash in cutting-edge Elation lighting technology. The newly revamped Sahara Tent, an iconic anchor of the festival’s electrifying atmosphere, was adorned with over 950 Elation lights, while Elation gear also graced the Main Stage, Quasar Stage, and Outdoor Theatre. Coachella delivered yet another diverse and eclectic experience across two weekends in April, featuring 147 acts across eight stages. Todd Roberts, of Production Design Works, spearheaded the production and lighting design for the Sahara Tent, incorporating a myriad of Elation lighting fixtures supplied by Aspect Lighting.Read More »1,300+ Elation Lights Dazzle Coachella 2024

Arena Cob4FC Lights Up Christina Stürmer MTV Unplugged Concert

PROLIGHTS Arena Cob4FC lit up Christina Stürmer’s MTV Unplugged concert, an event celebrating the 20-year career of the Austrian pop-rock singer. The live broadcast from the Volkstheater in Vienna was produced by Das Rund GmbH, set in an environment evoking the intimate atmosphere of a rehearsal room, creating a welcoming and relaxed ambiance. Under the artistic direction of Thomas W. Kiennast from Das Rund, Lighting Designer Manfred Nikister designed a lighting setup that included 29 Arena Cob4FC units from PROLIGHTS, strategically positioned to maximize visual impact both on stage and in the surrounding scenery.

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Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors Shine Bright with Bandit Lites

Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors recently wrapped a run promoting their latest album, Strangers No More. Known for their heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies, the band has established themselves as a beloved staple in the Americana scene. With deep Tennessee roots, the critically acclaimed band is now no stranger to working with neighbors Bandit Lites, who provided Lighting Designer Dominic Hickman a package consisting of Elation Smarty Hybrids, Martin VDO Atomic Bolds, and Robe Spikie fixtures.Read More »Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors Shine Bright with Bandit Lites

Marina Di Pancrazio joins Solotech as Vice President, Business Development and Global Media and Entertainment Technologies

Marina Di Pancrazio

Solotech, a world leader in audiovisual entertainment and technology, announces the appointment of Marina Di Pancrazio as Vice President, Business Development and Global Media and Entertainment Technologies, starting May 21, 2024.Read More »Marina Di Pancrazio joins Solotech as Vice President, Business Development and Global Media and Entertainment Technologies

LD Ben Jarrett Uses X-Laser Fixtures to Create Big Arena Looks and Positive Vibes for Beartooth

A common test for any professional lighting designer is to create an impactful show no matter the size of the venue. Whether a small club or massive stadium, effective lighting energizes the audience, expresses the band’s artistry, and empowers the designer to use all the tools in their creative arsenal. Empowered by X-Laser fixtures and Mercury Laser Control firmware, Designer Ben Jarrett of Squeek Lights in Sayreville, NJ, checked all of those boxes and then some with his design for metalcore band Beartooth on its 2024 North American Tour.Read More »LD Ben Jarrett Uses X-Laser Fixtures to Create Big Arena Looks and Positive Vibes for Beartooth

4Wall Energizes Detroit Lions New Uniform Reveal with CHAUVET Professional Fixtures

Detroit Lions fans were a patient bunch while their team suffered through years of losing football. But last season, they finally had something to celebrate as their resurgent hometown heroes came within one game of making the Super Bowl. The team’s long-awaited return to glory was marked by many dazzling plays as their coach, Dan Campbell, became famous for his innovative, outside-the-box play calling. This spring, the Lions dazzled fans again. However, this time, the excitement wasn’t the result of a spectacular run or gravity-defying catch; it sprang from the unveiling of sleek new uniforms for the upcoming 2024 season.Read More »4Wall Energizes Detroit Lions New Uniform Reveal with CHAUVET Professional Fixtures

Robe Gets Magical for Mat Franco Las Vegas Residency

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Award-winning magician Mat Franco’s current Las Vegas residency—Magic Reinvented Nightly—is staged at the Mat Franco Arena at The LINQ Las Vegas Hotel + Experience, and is a fast-and-furious, thrilling show-stopper full of cool tricks and humor…  immersing and delighting fans. Production and Lighting Designer Scott Chmielewski from design studio DMDS7UDIOS was first asked to create a lighting environment for this show in 2020 when it launched. Chmielewski has worked with Creative Director / Producer Brian Burke on top TV shows like American Idol and America’s Got Talent and has crafted his own multidisciplinary lighting aesthetic blending the theatrical with the televisual.Read More »Robe Gets Magical for Mat Franco Las Vegas Residency

CHAUVET Professional Helps Ignacio Rosenberg Connect New Look Il Divo Show to Crowd

Forging into uncharted creative territory is nothing new for Il Divo. From the moment this group was formed under the auspices of Simon Cowell in London on December 16, 2003, the dapper, multinational quartet essentially pioneered the genre of operatic pop, or “popera,” in classical music. Now, two decades and 160 certified gold and platinum hits later, the group remains as eager as ever to embrace bold, new ideas, not only in their music, but also their stage productions. This much is beautifully evident in their current 20th anniversary global tour, which is animated by a vibrant Ignacio (Iggy) Rosenberg lighting design that represents a dramatic departure from previous shows.Read More »CHAUVET Professional Helps Ignacio Rosenberg Connect New Look Il Divo Show to Crowd

Alta Media Created a Digital Solution for the Ravolution Music Festival, with INFiLED Screens

In December 2023, the grand Ravolution Music Festival was held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The event organizer built an incredible stage by applying a creative ProAV solution from Alta Media, including setting up large-scale INFiLED screens. The stage visuals matched the live music created by some of the most talented musicians from all around the world, leaving the attendees with an unforgettable musical experience.Read More »Alta Media Created a Digital Solution for the Ravolution Music Festival, with INFiLED Screens

Elation TruTone Technology a Pioneering Advancement in Lighting Fidelity

Elation’s Research & Development department embarked on a development project that spanned several years to tackle the challenge of achieving the perfect balance between color accuracy and intensity. The result is TruTone Technology, a groundbreaking advancement that allows designers to adjust CRI from a single fixture in order to find the best lighting fidelity.Read More »Elation TruTone Technology a Pioneering Advancement in Lighting Fidelity

Erwin Van Lokeren Evokes Powerful Images on Racoon Tour with CHAUVET Professional and Splendit

A lot can happen over two-and-a-half years, especially when you’re an award-winning band that has become a national icon. Following the pandemic, mellow rock masters Racoon embarked on an extensive tour of the Netherlands in support of their album. Being the kind of band that thrives on audience interaction, the quartet performed at a very wide variety of venues, from amphitheaters and festivals, to clubs and theatres during their busy 30-month tour. Each show had its own distinctive atmosphere, which is why Racoon’s long-time Lighting Designer, Erwin Van Lokeren created unique looks for every stop along the way.Read More »Erwin Van Lokeren Evokes Powerful Images on Racoon Tour with CHAUVET Professional and Splendit

Gearhouse Splitbeam Invests in Ayrton Rivale Profile for South African production of ‘Mamma Mia!’

Theatre and professional rental specialist, Gearhouse Splitbeam of Johannesburg, has made its first investment in Ayrton, purchasing a consignment of new Ayrton Rivale Profile fixtures from Ayrton’s South African distribution partner, Planetworld.Read More »Gearhouse Splitbeam Invests in Ayrton Rivale Profile for South African production of ‘Mamma Mia!’