Jacob Kaplan has learned a valuable life lesson early in his burgeoning lighting design career: It never hurts to ask. A high school senior at Fusion… Read More »Claypaky Lighting Fixtures Elevate Stage Productions for NTPA Collegiate Pursuits Troupe
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The sport of darts has been enjoying increasing popularity in recent years with fans packing large-capacity arenas for competitions and many more tuning in at… Read More »Elation KL Panel™ Hits the Mark on PDC European Darts Tour
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Steve Thomas, 67, died March 11, after a courageous battle with cancer. Thomas was a long-time live event professional whose career included worldwide tours as site coordinator/tour production with artists including Pink Floyd, Genesis, Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Counting Crows, and George Strait.Read More »In Memoriam: Steve Thomas, 67
Robert David Roach, 67 of Longwood, FL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 7, 2023. Bob had recently been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and received a successful bone marrow transplant from his son, Mike. Sadly, in his weakened state he contracted pneumonia and was not able to rebound from it. He was born in Johnson City, TN on March 25, 1955 to John and Josephine Roach who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by brothers John and Jim Roach.Read More »In Memoriam: Bob Roach, Lighting Industry Veteran, 67
Glendale, California-based Kinetic Lighting, Inc. has added 80 Ayrton Zonda 9 FX fixtures to its lighting rental inventory. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of… Read More »Kinetic Lighting Expands Rental Inventory with Ayrton’s Zonda 9 FX
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Production Manager Jerry Holcomb and Lighting Designer Kurtis Wheat crafted a system for Winter Jam that would give the range of artists the most bang for their buck. Bandit Lites supported the tour providing the lighting solutions.
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Increased capacity and more safety features enable bigger moves with confidence on stage.
Creative Conners, Inc., creators of the popular Spikemark™️ stage automation software and Stagehand motion control, announce the release of Spotline v2. Here’s a video overview of the Spotline v2 Hoist:
Miley Cyrus returned to U.S. screens recently for a massive live-broadcast party with a host of star guests. Taking place at Miami’s Telemundo Studios, it featured classic rock ‘n’ roll lighting effects mixed with a Miami club style setting, achieved using Vari-Lite VL5LED Wash luminaires from Signify.Read More »Vari-Lite VL5LED Wash Delivers Vintage Looks and Miami Club-Style Effects for Miley Cyrus
Behind the Scenes announced plans for upcoming virtual training sessions including Mental Health First Aid and Bystander Intervention instruction through May 2023. More info can… Read More »Spring Mental Health First Aid and Bystander Intervention Training Announced
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Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) has made an investment in Elation Professional’s industry-leading Proteus series of automated IP65 lights, along with studio-optimized IP65 rated KL Panel softlights. The purchase includes the Proteus Excalibur™ sky beam moving head as well as the Proteus Maximus™ LED moving head, both high-power luminaires routinely used on large-scale productions and outdoor spectaculars. Additionally, CTME has invested in Elation’s versatile KL Panel XL IP™, a full-color spectrum LED softlight perfect for use in broadcast and film settings. CTME worked closely with Jean Pierre de Vernon from Venutech LLC, Elation’s exclusive distributor in the Middle East, to procure the new lighting gear.Read More »Creative Technology Middle East Invests in IP65 Rated Elation Proteus™ and KL Panel™
The Behind the Scenes Foundation has added a number of new Board Members over the last six months intended to broaden industry representation and ensure continuity for future generations of entertainment technology professionals.Read More »Behind the Scenes Welcomes New Board Members
Harrington Hoists, Inc. has released their new Tiger Track Freestanding Workstation Cranes. These cranes are lightweight yet powerful modular solutions that make operation even easier than using traditional bridge cranes. The enclosed track design maximizes smooth movement and minimizes the accumulation of dirt and dust in the track. This means operating the system takes very little effort from the user.Read More »Harrington Hoists, Inc. Introduces New Tiger Track Freestanding Workstation Cranes