Bandit Lites rang in 2025 with its Annual General Meeting, a gathering of its team members to recap the previous year, celebrate milestones and forecast the upcoming year. Bandit Lites Chair and founder Michael T. Strickland addressed Bandit’s continuing successes and robust career opportunities.
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In keeping with NYC post-punk band Interpol’s cool, brooding image, Ed Warren’s lighting carried a cutting edge, spartan quality. The stripped back design employed 21 Ayrton laser-sourced Cobra fixtures – Warren’s only moving lights – in what Warren terms an ‘extremely considered and precise’ show.
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For the first time in its over 50-year history, the annual “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” TV special had an all IP rated lighting rig. The Lighting Design Group used a 4Wall Entertainment supplied rig for the five-hour broadcast that included COLORado Solo Bar 6, Maverick Storm 4 Profile and Color STRIKE M fixtures from CHAUVET Professional.
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A new lighting system comprised predominantly of ADJ fixtures was at the heart of the complete renovation of the well-established Acqua Lounge in Lawrence, MA. The project, carried out by Tirso Lighting, saw the late-night entertainment venue redeveloped with a new layout, interior design and AVL system.
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Gateway Studios & Production Services (GSPS) delivered a show-stopping experience for Will Ferrell’s Ultimate DJ House Party at Chicago’s Wintrust Arena. Tasked with creating an immersive nightclub atmosphere in a 10,000-seat arena, Gateway’s team provided comprehensive lighting, audio, and video services that elevated the event.
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Christmas came early for music fans at Boston’s Agganis Arena on December 14 as Teddy Swims hosted the ‘Deck The Hall Ball’. The Grammy-nominated host performed the double platinum hit “Over My Head (Cable Car)” with The Fray. Contributing to the special mood at the show was a balanced production from the team at Events United that drew on an array of CHAUVET Professional fixtures.
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Industry-leading publication Projection, Lights & Staging News is pleased to announce it launched its new website on January 2nd, 2025. The site features new elements that will make the plsn.com experience more dynamic and informative for readers while providing advertisers many new options to enhance their marketing message.
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The Behind the Scenes Mental Health Initiative is offering a variety of upcoming virtual trainings to help provide people with the information and skills to identify and assist when their colleagues are struggling with a mental health or substance use issue or are the target of bullying and harassment. BTS seeks to create safer workplaces and decrease the stigma surrounding mental health in the entertainment industry.
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The El Paso Christmas Lights show, hosted by the Fred Loya family, has become a highly anticipated event in El Paso, TX offering a stunning visual experience that delights the community each year and gives them the opportunity to experience three distinct themed performances: a classical, a techno, and a rock show. For this year’s show, over 90 MEGA-LITE fixtures were used to create the breathtaking visuals that made the display eye dazzling.
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The ProProduction Sessions presented by PLSN & FOH, free to NAMM attendees, offer a ‘not to be missed’ opportunity to gain insightful knowledge from leading Live Event music industry professionals. This year’s speakers include Designers Bryan Hartley, Rob Koenig, Jamie Fadden, Cosmo Wilson, Tour Managers Marty Hom and Eboni Gentry, among others with a keynote from Producer/Educator Kevin Lyman.
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The rising star of country music, Tucker Wetmore, has embarked on his first headlining sold-out tour, and 4Wall Entertainment is proud to have provided the lighting rental package that brings his vision to life. With a design crafted by Lighting Designer Matthew King, the tour’s visual elements complement Wetmore’s dynamic performances and create an immersive experience for fans across diverse venues.
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ADJ utilized an impressive time-coded lightshow to highlight a selection of its latest fixture offerings and brand-new product releases at the recent LDI tradeshow in Las Vegas. For the second consecutive year, the show was designed and programmed by experienced concert LD Steve Kosiba. In this behind-the-scenes feature, Steve discusses his creative process and shares his thoughts on some of fixtures that starred in the show.
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