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Konstantinos Ntovas Sets Deep Mood in Club Vogue with ChamSys

“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see,” wrote the French impressionist Edgar Degas who went on to revolutionize how dancers are portrayed in painting. This aspiration is shared by creatives in every field, who hope to lead their audience to new ways of seeing things. Lighting Designer and Programmer Konstantinos Ntovas had something like this in mind when he lit a 2.5-hour show by award winning singer Petros Iakovidis at Club Vogue, one of the largest nightclubs in Greece. Ntovas wasn’t relying solely on the lights he controlled with his ChamSys MagicQ Stadium Connect to change perceptions. He also called upon the profound power of dark space.Read More »Konstantinos Ntovas Sets Deep Mood in Club Vogue with ChamSys

30 Years of Rock ‘n’ Robe Celebrated at Prolight + Sound 2024

Czech moving and LED lighting manufacturer Robe celebrated its 30th anniversary in fantastic style in Hall 12.1 at the 2024 Prolight + Sound expo in Frankfurt and looked forward to another 30 years at the forefront of lighting innovation. The leading entertainment technology brand presented the finale of the ‘Power of Imagination’ show, a dazzling, hi-energy live performance that WOWed packed audiences 5 times a day and also staged a showstopping Rock ‘n’ Robe stand party on the evening of the second day, featuring “Queenie”, arguably Europe’s top Queen tribute band. Additionally, an array of outstanding new lighting products was launched, many utilized in the production spectacle … AND … on the eve of the expo, Robe announced the acquisition of popular Australian power distro and control brand LSC Control Systems.Read More »30 Years of Rock ‘n’ Robe Celebrated at Prolight + Sound 2024

ASTC New Members, Directors, and Officers, Spring 2024

The American Society of Theatre Consultants (ASTC) announced that Keith Friedlander, Kascey Haslanger and Paul Whitaker have been approved for membership in the organization. The Board of Directors admitted the new members at the ASTC annual meeting which occurred during the 2024 USITT Conference in Seattle. In addition, new Directors of the Board have been elected and new Officers have been selected. The three new members are experienced theatre consultants and meet the qualifications for membership. They are:Read More »ASTC New Members, Directors, and Officers, Spring 2024

ADJ Fixtures Shine At UK’s Lakefest

90 ADJ fixtures were utilized last year to illuminate the main stage at Lakefest, a rapidly growing family-friendly music festival held in the picturesque grounds of Eastnor Castle Deer Park in Hereford, England. Featuring headline sets from Johnny Marr (of the Smiths), electronic music outfit Clean Bandit, indie rockers Embrace, and pop-punk band McFly, each with full supporting line-ups, the four-day festival attracted a sell-out crowd of 20,000. Lighting for the main stage was supplied by up-and-coming production company ProLX Productions.

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In Memoriam: Joel E. Rubin, PhD, 95

Dr. Joel E. Rubin

Dr. Joel E. Rubin died peacefully on the evening of March 27, 2024. Born in September 1928, he was 95. Dr. Rubin was the Co-Founder and a Past President of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT). He was one of the founding members of the International Organization of Scenographers, Theatre Architects, and Theatre Technicians (OISTAT). He also had a long career in the industry working as the Executive Vice-President of Kliegl Bros. Stage Lighting, Co. Inc., as well as many years as Principal Consultant and Managing Director of Artec Consultants.

Here is a biography for Dr. Rubin put together by Patricia MacKay, a longtime friend, colleague, and USITT Fellow.Read More »In Memoriam: Joel E. Rubin, PhD, 95

‘Water for Elephants’ Makes a Big Splash on Broadway

Based on Sara Gruen’s 2006 critically acclaimed bestselling novel, Water for Elephants premiered at Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre last year before landing on Broadway’s Imperial Theatre on March 21st to glowing reviews. The New York Times calls it “a gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical” and Variety hails it as a “seamless integration of theatrical and cirque artistry”.Read More »‘Water for Elephants’ Makes a Big Splash on Broadway

Kansas Keeps the Anniversary Tour Rolling with Bandit Lites

Classic rock band Kansas is extending The 50th Anniversary Tour into 2024, commemorating their first year as a band. With the release of their newest box set, “Another Fork in the Road,” Kansas is bringing even more song selections to their performances, including some deep cuts fans haven’t heard live in decades.Read More »Kansas Keeps the Anniversary Tour Rolling with Bandit Lites

Richard “Wookie” Whitley Works Sleight of Hand Magic for Cody Johnson with CHAUVET Professional

There is a bit of magic in every good lighting design. And magic, as every designer who’s practiced it knows, involves a little sleight of hand—those gentle deceptions that “trick” the human eye into seeing something beyond what is really there. Richard “Wookie” Whitley has been working this beautiful spell on audiences across North America on platinum-selling artist Cody Johnson’s The Leather tour. Helping him along the way is a versatile Wired Productions supplied flown rig that is anchored by 88 CHAUVET Professional fixtures.Read More »Richard “Wookie” Whitley Works Sleight of Hand Magic for Cody Johnson with CHAUVET Professional

PIXELHUE Expands in North America, Appoints Blizzard Lighting as #1 U.S. Distributor

Professional AV solutions company PIXELHUE Technology has joined forces with Blizzard Lighting, industry-leading manufacturer of pro LED video & entertainment lighting, in a distribution partnership covering the United States and its territories. Born from NovaStar, global leaders in LED display control solutions, PIXELHUE quickly achieved international market success with their image processors, presentation switchers and event controllers. With existing offices in China and the Netherlands, the new partnership with Blizzard Lighting, also a top U.S. distributor of NovaStar’s, allows PIXELHUE to further establish their worldwide footprint.Read More »PIXELHUE Expands in North America, Appoints Blizzard Lighting as #1 U.S. Distributor

PRG Delivers 360° Solutions for Maluma’s ‘Don Juan’ World Tour

Latin singer-songwriter Maluma wrapped up his highly anticipated Don Juan World Tour, wowing audiences across 31 U.S. cities from Sacramento to Miami. Renowned for infusing his work with personal meaning, Maluma’s stage name pays homage to his family, with each album representing a different character. His latest persona, ‘Don Juan,’ embodies a more sophisticated alter ego that was reflected in the stage lighting and visuals of the tour. From hits like “COCO LOCO” to “Según Quién”, Maluma took fans on a musical journey through his evolution, blending reggaeton, pop-norteño, and salsa.Read More »PRG Delivers 360° Solutions for Maluma’s ‘Don Juan’ World Tour