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Pro Production Sessions Educate and Inspire Attendees at NAMM 2020
PLSN Staff | News | January 27, 2020ANAHEIM, CA - The Pro Production sessions returned to NAMM for a third consecutive year. Held at the NAMM U Education Center within the Anaheim Hilton on Jan. 17-18, they were presented by Timeless Communications, publisher and producer of PLSN, FOH and Stage Directions along with the Parnelli Awards, also held Jan. 17. Pictured here is keynote speaker and Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman. Read More...
GLP X4 Bar 20s Provide Leading Edge for A J Tracey At Ally Pally
PLSN Staff | News | January 27, 2020 SAN FERNANDO, CA -: Lighting designer James Scott (of Suluko) specified 96 impression X4 Bar 20 battens from GLP when London-based rapper / producer AJ Tracey played two shows at Alexandra Palace recently. More details from GLP (www.Germanlightproducts.com): The gigs were the culmination of a long year in which Scott had been an essential […] Read More...
Elation Sponsoring Stage Lighting Super Saturday February 1 in New York
PLSN Staff | News | January 27, 2020 LOS ANGELES – Elation is proud to be sponsoring the upcoming Stage Lighting Super Saturday in New York City, taking place Saturday, February 1st at the NYC College of Technology, home to the renowned City Tech Entertainment Technology program. More details from Elation (www.elationlighting.com): The all-day seminar includes practical hands-on educational presentations and workshops […] Read More...
ESTA Announces the Winners of the 2020 Members Choice Awards at NAMM
PLSN Staff | News | January 25, 2020ANAHEIM – The ESTA’s Members Choice Awards are quickly becoming a coveted honor at the NAMM Show. For the second year, product nominations have grown as well as the votes cast. ESTA member exhibitors nominate a new product and ESTA member attendees vote on their favorite products in 2 categories – gadget and equipment. Voting […] Read More...
Moo TV Earns Parnelli Award for Best Video Company – Garth Brooks
PLSN Staff | News | January 24, 2020 NASHVILLE – Moo TV took home their fourth Parnelli Award as Video Company of the Year this past weekend for their work in 2019 with long time client Garth Brooks. The Parnelli’s, live event industry’s highest honor, has long been considered “the Oscars of the live event industry.” The evening was made even […] Read More...
The LRLR Raffle and the BTS Boutique Benefit Behind the Scenes at USITT
PLSN Staff | News | January 24, 2020 HOUSTON – The Long Reach Long Riders and Behind the Scenes will host their annual fundraising raffle at the USITT Conference April 2-4 in Houston, TX. This year’s raffle will celebrate the 17th Anniversary of the Long Reach Long Riders annual charity motorcycle ride. The Riders who have raised over half a million dollars […] Read More...
Paul Siebert Goes Rogue On Menzingers Tour
PLSN Staff | News | January 24, 2020 NEW YORK – Paul Siebert makes no bones about it: every night, as soon as punk rockers Menzingers strike the first snarling note in one of their Hello Exile Tour sets, he kicks his lightshow into fourth gear. “I really try to introduce a lot of energy into the room as early as possible,” […] Read More...
High End Systems Launches Hog Factor USA 2020
PLSN Staff | News | January 23, 2020 AUSTIN – High End Systems has announced that the 2020 Hog Factor USA competition is open, with teams now able to register to participate in Phase One. First held in 2015, High End Systems’ Hog Factor Collegiate Lighting Programming Competition has become the premier lighting programming contest in the United States and across the […] Read More...
Country Music Association Hosts Eighth Annual CMA Touring Awards
PLSN Staff | News | January 23, 2020NASHVILLE – The Eighth Annual CMA Touring Awards lauded winners in 15 tour-related categories, including advertising/public relations/media, affiliated, artist, entertainment services, marketing/digital, musician, personal manager, record label, talent agent, talent buyer/promoter, touring and venue. The event, held Jan. 21 at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, also honored Tony Conway of Conway Entertainment with the CMA […] Read More...
Josh Lawson Makes Multiple Moods with Maverick Profile Fixtures On Florida Tour
PLSN Staff | News | January 23, 2020 ORLANDO, FL – Fans who turned out for Anthony Hamilton’s three-date Florida swing in late December finished 2019 with a bang. In addition to seeing the Grammy winning R&B artist perform his hits, they got to enjoy a stellar cast of supporting artists, featuring Ja Rule, K Michelle and Joe. More details from Chauvet […] Read More...
Standing Tall, Standing Strong
PLSN Staff | News | January 23, 2020 KNOXVILLE – JTE’s 12” x 12” and 15” x 15” Ground Supported Tower Systems are the right choice for your outdoor support structures, as well indoor applications when venue rigging points are unusable or unavailable. Each tower system is capable of supporting a wide range of JTE truss products and roof systems. More details […] Read More...
NAMM’s Grand Plaza Stage Rig Included Chauvet Professional Fixtures
PLSN Staff | News | January 22, 2020ANAHEIM, CA - There was more to the NAMM Show than expansive product displays and informative educational sessions. The annual winter gathering at the Anaheim Convention Center also served as a showcase for impressive musical talent performing on the event's Grand Plaza Stage, with a 4Wall-supplied lighting rig that included 58 Chauvet Professional Maverick MK3 Wash fixtures. Read More...