CHICAGO – Glenn Becker, who organized the founding meeting for the Theatrical Dealers Association (TDA) in the fall of 1987 and who served as TDA’s first president from 1987 to 1991, died June 19 at age 70. His vision for TDA was for competitors to come together and share ideas and solutions to make business easier and more successful for everyone.
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HUMBLE, TX – Modern life may be full of surprises, but there is one thing that surely will never be seen again: an Atlantic… Read More »Stark Raving Solutions Helps Church Shine After Hurricane and Quarantine With CHAUVET Professional
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NYC – The recent Rock of Ages Revival at New World Stages in New York City was a resounding success, just as it… Read More »Jason Lyons lights Rock of Ages with Artiste Monet™
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NY – In June, ANSI’s Board of Standards Review has approved three more ESTA standards. One is a new standard, and two are revisions to… Read More »Three ESTA Standards Approved by ANSI’s Board of Standards Review
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DERRY, NH – Soon after the Covid-19 lockdown went into effect, Events United owner Tim Messina and his team began transforming Studio Lab, their shared space production facility, into a livestream studio to produce events. They weren’t exactly sure where this effort would take them; they just wanted to keep busy and find a way to continue paying their team.
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NEW BRAUNFELS, TX – It was serendipity when Jim Reinhart, CEO of Tekvox, met Diana Keller, co-founder and president of SKG Inc. while they were… Read More »Tekvox and SKG Partnership Offers Technology-Workspace Solutions
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CULLMAN and FAIRHOPE, AL – On June 12 and 13, Alan Jackson performed “drive-in” style shows in Alabama. PLSN sat down with tour manager Nathan Baugh and LD/production manager Mason Felps to chat about how the artist and his organization achieved this monumental first step in bringing live concerts with full production back into the limelight.
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Toucan Productions has started to livestream weekly DJ sets called “Secret Shop.” The series, which appears on Twitch TV, originates from Toucan Productions’ facility in Oklahoma City. The festival-worthy setup includes nearly 100 percent Elation lighting gear.
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SUNRISE, FL – CHAUVET Professional will offer the first look at (and listen to) its widely anticipated Maverick Silens 2 Profile in a Tech… Read More »Tech Talk Video Offers First Look at Maverick Silens 2 Profile
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FAIRFAX, VA – AVIXA, producers of InfoComm, kicked off the virtual version of the expo, InfoComm 2020 Connected, on June 16, with live presentations and keynote addresses. It continued through June 18, while Exhibitor Showcases, with 167 sound-related companies among the 495 exhibitors, will be available from June 16 through Aug. 21.
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NEW YORK, NY – Just One Step for Democracy, a national coalition of performing artists and activists, announce the launch of their new initiative to… Read More »Broadway and Hollywood Stars and Activists Unite to Launch Just One Step For Democracy
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DALLAS – Signify’s Robert Lee returns to the Get a Grip on Lighting show to elaborate on an article he wrote for LEDs Magazine… Read More »Get a Grip presents Signify VP, Robert Lee on Lighting in 2030
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