MANCHESTER, U.K. — Schwarzkopf, a maker of hair care products, turned to Evans Audio Visual Stage for the set, stage, video, lighting and sound for a two-day re-launch event for their Blond Me hair care products. The event took place at the Principal Manchester, a luxury hotel and event hosting complex.
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MEXICO CITY — Osvaldo “Chicho” Giuliano Ipictured here), Juan Carlos “Charly” Zamudio and Fulkas Camacho, the three partners who formed the PRO3 lighting design collective based in Mexico City’s Condesa neighborhood, have some of their own lighting gear on hand to facilitate projects that range from corporate events and architectural lighting to theatre work and concert show design. Their inventory includes 36 Robe Pointes.
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WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO – In Papiamentu, the words “Su Legria” loosely translate as “his or her happiness.” In that case, the one of the largest dance festivals on the Caribbean island of Curaçao is very aptly named. Held the first Friday every January, Su Legria brings locals and visitors together to free themselves from day-to-day concerns and enjoy electronic house music performed with a distinctive island flair by world class DJs.
UMHLANGA, South Africa — LD Johan Ferreira from BF Production Services worked with Claypaky fixtures provided by EPH Production to provide the looks for an invitation-only event staged by First National Bank for its top 1,500 clients. Dubbed the FNB Starlight Pop Opera, the event featured Patrizio Buanne, the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra and local artists including Arno Carstens.
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STELLENBOSCH, South Africa – For a wedding held at South Africa’s Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden on the slope of Stellenbosch Mountain, LD Jean-Pierre Wilson of Unfazed Productions used Chauvet Professional Rogue R2 Wash fixtures and Chauvet DJ par units to further enhance a setting within an enclosure on the garden’s grounds. The site features 60 works by sculptor Dylan Lewis.
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – The national congress of CREA, the Argentina Association of Regional Consortia for Agricultural Experimentation, took place at La Rural, the largest convention and exhibition center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This 5th edition of the Congress called “The Re-evolution of your company” gathered together more than 7,500 attendees.
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BRUSSELS – Leading Belgian creative lighting designer Thomas Boets loves challenges, so when production company Fast Forward Events asked him to light the iconic Reyers Tower in Brussels – a high concrete broadcasting pillar, standing 89 meters tall and dominating the local skyline – he jumped at the chance! He also chose Robe fixtures to accomplish the task to produce an outstanding lighting scheme for the heritage listed landmark.
JAFFA, Israel – Israel’s Gesher Theatre has recently taking delivery of new Robe BMFL Blades and LEDWash 600s to add to their existing LEDWash 1200s as the Czech moving light manufacturer continues to make an impression in theatres and performance installations. The acclaimed theatre, in the southern Tel Aviv suburb of Jaffa, was founded in 1991 by new Russian immigrants including artistic director Yevgeny Arye and is now regarded as a key platform of Israeli culture. It is one of the only bilingual theatres in the world performing in both Russian and Hebrew.
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WUPPERTAL, Germany – Bounce is a Bon Jovi tribute band that has been performing across the Atlantic for more than 10 years. During that time they have played in every trendy club, concert hall and major festival in Europe. As ‘Bounce & Orchestra II’ they recently embarked on their Next Level tour in Wuppertal, Germany’s historic City Hall. Lighting designer and operator, Christian David, specified several of PR Lighting’s patented XR 440 BWS fixtures for the occasion.
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BARCELONA, Spain – Once again, A.leda B-Eye K20 Clay Paky and Mythos were the perfect complements to make shine the Rozalén singer performance in Barcelona. On June 15, the Palau de la Música hosted Rozalén’s concert as a part of her tour ‘Quien me ha visto…’ . The Project was responsible to organize the event, helped by the services of the rental company Arcoiris Lighting System.
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ITALY – Emma Marrone’s Adesso Tour 2016 stopped off at all the major sports halls on the Italian peninsula, along with a dynamic stage installation and an interesting lighting rig put together by lighting designer Mamo Pozzoli. The Claypaky A.leda B Eye K20s were most impressive and stole the show with stunning features. They are top performance wash lights, breathtaking beam lights, and spectacular, original visual effects generators. Their unparalleled versatility makes them an extremely interesting creative tool for all lighting designers.
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BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — The annual gala Christmas TV show ‘Hodina Detom’ (An Hour for Children) is organized by the Children of Slovakia Foundation to help raise funds and awareness for the charity, which works to empower children and young people nationwide who are living in and dealing with difficult circumstances. Top lighting designer Martin Kubanka again brought his style and expertise to ensure it was a memorable live broadcast, and specified nearly 100 Robe fixtures.
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