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Ayrton Launches IP65 Rivale Wash

Ayrton announces the official launch of its new IP65 rated Rivale Wash, the first ultra-equipped wash luminaire in Ayrton’s brand new “ULTIMATE” range. A new addition to its IP65 3 Series, Rivale Wash has been developed especially for mixed indoor and outdoor use, including in salt-laden environments.

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Palmetto Pointe Church Brightens its Future with elektraLite Stingray Profile Cast RGBW Fixtures

The former Gatlin Brothers Theatre in Myrtle Beach has a new lease on life as a church, and Stingray ellipsoidal fixtures address a number of lighting challenges in the space. The lighting rig now features 30 newly installed elektraLite Stingray Profile Cast RGBW 350W ellipsoidal fixtures, which were designed and installed by Paul D. Sweetman of Sweetman Designs.

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Load Cell Rental Turns to Broadweigh for Ultra Music Festival

100 Broadweigh wireless load cells took to the main stage at the Miami Ultra Festival this year where the likes of David Guetta, Eric Prydz and Calvin Harris performed. The event, located in the Bayfront Park, Downtown Miami was produced and designed by Technical Arts Group (TAG). Load Cell Rental was brought on board to work alongside Kevin Mignone, CRO, TAG and Matthew Hannon, Head Rigger with the main task of weighing the rig on the main stage.

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CHAUVET Professional Lights Glastonbury Pyramid Stage for Headliners Coldplay and Dua Lipa

The CHAUVET Professional Color STRIKE M made over 100,000 pairs of eyeballs dance at Glastonbury this year. Playing a role for Saturday night headliners Coldplay, the motorized strobe-wash was used to create a seemingly endless flow of brilliant looks that captivated what was one of the largest crowds in the festival’s history. Supplied by Upstaging, the high-output IP65 rated fixtures were positioned throughout the rig by LD Shaheem Litchmore.

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In Memoriam: Bill Klages, Television Lighting Designer, 97

Television Lighting Designer Bill Klages died on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was 97 years old. He was a pioneer in television lighting working from the late 1940s through the 2000s. Winning 7 Emmy Awards, his credits included the 1984 Atlanta Olympic Games, The Grammy Awards, The Tony Awards, The Republican National Conventions, The Los Angeles Olympics Closing Ceremonies, The Statue of Liberty Celebration, The Country Music Awards, The Emmy Awards, The Kennedy Center Honors, the inaugural galas for Presidents John F. Kennedy and George H.W. Bush, as well as numerous entertainment TV specials.

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PROLIGHTS Introduces the EclDisplay Series with Integrated Wireless CRMX

PROLIGHTS announces the launch of the EclDisplay CRMX series, the latest addition to the EclDisplay LED luminaire range for architectural applications, featuring integrated wired and wireless CRMX control. The CRMX technology allows lighting integrators to program and control the lights both wirelessly and via cable through RDM, encompassing a wide range of integrated input control protocols such as Wireless CRMX, DMX, and local control via knob, ensuring unprecedented flexibility in any type of application.

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