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The Wonder Years Perform Chauvet-Lit Livestream from Squeek Lights’ New Ruby Stage

MIDDLESEX, NJ – Squeek Lights’ new Ruby Stage served as the performance platform for a November livestream for Top 20 alt rockers The Wonder Years. “This band is one of our oldest clients, so working with them again was a real thrill,” said Victor Zeiser who lit the 90-minute show with a rig centered on Chauvet Rogue R1 BeamWash fixtures.

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Felix Lighting-Supplied Rig for 2020 E! People’s Choice Awards Ceremony Includes Robe MegaPointes

SANTA MONICA, CA – The 2020 E! People’s Choice Awards (PCAs) was once again staged at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA. Tom Sutherland of DX7 Design, working for production company Den of Thieves, lit the event for the third consecutive year. His rig, supplied by Felix Lighting, included 154 Robe MegaPointe moving lights.

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In Memoriam: Steve Hoover

NASHVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites announced that Steve Hoover, a 40-year company veteran, died suddenly on Dec. 15. He is survived by his former wife, two daughters and a wide circle of friends including co-workers at Bandit Lites and the touring crew for Jimmy Buffett and other artists.

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Live Event Industry Met with Congress Dec. 15, Prior to Dec. 20 Agreement on $900B Rescue Package

WASHINGTON DC – The U.S. Senate heard testimony from the live event entertainment industry on Dec. 15, prior to the Dec. 20 agreement by Congress on a $900 billion rescue package to assist small businesses, the unemployed and others. Pictured here discussing the impact of the Covid shutdowns on the industry is Bandit Lites’ Michael T. Strickland.

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Dec. 9 Fire Disrupts Operations at Apollo Design

FORT WAYNE, IN – Apollo Design noted that in the aftermath of a “severe” building fire early Dec. 9, the company is “unable to ship orders at this time.” Fire crews fought the blaze for more than seven hours, and the second floor of the structure reportedly collapsed. “Thankfully no one was injured,” the company noted, in a statement on apollodesign.net.

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