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Giulia Calani Joins GLP in Sales & Partner Relationship Manager Role

Giulia Calani

With the addition of experienced industry professional Giulia Calani, GLP is strengthening its resources on two fronts. Calani has been recruited in the dual role of Sales & Partner Relationship Manager for the internationally renowned manufacturer of professional lighting solutions.Read More »Giulia Calani Joins GLP in Sales & Partner Relationship Manager Role

Vectorworks, Inc., MA Lighting, and Robe Lighting Announce DIN SPEC 15801 Recognition for MVR

With fellow General Device Type Format (GDTF) and My Virtual Rig (MVR) founders MA Lighting and Robe Lighting, global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. announces that DIN SPEC 15801 officially recognizes MVR as an open standard for the entertainment industry worldwide. This groundbreaking development unlocks a new world of limitless opportunities for entertainment industry professionals to collaborate and efficiently bring their creative visions to life.Read More »Vectorworks, Inc., MA Lighting, and Robe Lighting Announce DIN SPEC 15801 Recognition for MVR

Robe Deutschland GmbH is distributing Avolites in Germany

Tillmann Schulz, Sales and Business Development Manager for Avolites at Robe Deutschland GmbH

Robe Deutschland GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Robe Lighting s.r.o., has taken over exclusive responsibility for the sales and service of all Avolites products on the German market as of November 1st, 2023. Dieter Gross, CEO of Robe Germany, commented, “Following the acquisition of Avolites by Robe it was a logical step to hand over sales in the region to Robe’s German subsidiary. We respect Trendco’s excellent work over the decades and thank them for their harmonious cooperation during the handover period.”Read More »Robe Deutschland GmbH is distributing Avolites in Germany

Robe Lights up Sentech Tower for Brixton Light Festival

The fabulous 2023 Brixton Light Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa, delivered its third – and largest to date – event filled with the magic, mystery and imagination evoked by light. It started during the covid lockdowns as a community-led and driven art-based lighting experience to unite the already tight-knit, lively and diverse neighborhood of Brixton. The goal is to celebrate the spirit and importance of community, and the power of art and empathy.Read More »Robe Lights up Sentech Tower for Brixton Light Festival

SPH Engineering and HoverUp Forge Strategic Partnership to Spread Drone Show Technologies in the Middle East

SPH Engineering, a leading expert in drone show technologies development, announces an exciting new partnership with HoverUp, Jordan’s first drone show company. This collaboration will bring innovative drone show technologies from SPH Engineering to a broader audience in the Middle East region, including Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.Read More »SPH Engineering and HoverUp Forge Strategic Partnership to Spread Drone Show Technologies in the Middle East

Sparks Theatrical Provides impression X5 Wash Lights to Trio of Top Designers

Three leading West End/Broadway theater lighting designers are using GLP’s new impression X5 Wash – all supplied by Paul Anderson at Sparks Theatrical Hire – to light current or upcoming shows. Leading the charge was Paule Constable, who originally requested them for Guys and Dolls at London’s Bridge Theatre. This has been followed by Tim Lutkin, who is responsible for lighting The Crucible at the Gielgud Theatre, and Paul Pyant, who is in production for Noises Off at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.Read More »Sparks Theatrical Provides impression X5 Wash Lights to Trio of Top Designers

Mathias Kuhn Tells Papa Roach Story On Tour With ChamSys

Right from the start, Papa Roach fans at the Prudential Center knew that the trailblazing metal masters were going to be coming at them in full force. Walking onto a dark stage, the band started to play “Between Angels and Insects,” as the background behind them suddenly erupted with strobing images from a massive video wall that ran almost the entire width of the stage.Read More »Mathias Kuhn Tells Papa Roach Story On Tour With ChamSys

Planetworld and Bespoke Entertainment Solutions Join Forces to Promote Ayrton in South Africa

The team at Planetworld will work with Bespoke Entertainment Solutions to promote and support Ayrton in South Africa

Ayrton announces a new distribution partner for South Africa -Planetworld. Planetworld will be closely supported by current distributor, Bespoke Entertainment Solutions to ensure Ayrton’s current and prospective customers receive the very best in products, service, and support.Read More »Planetworld and Bespoke Entertainment Solutions Join Forces to Promote Ayrton in South Africa

The JTSE at the Docks de Paris: CHAUVET Creates an Exceptional Frame

“A painting without a frame is like a soul without a body”, wrote Vincent Van Gogh, who knew a thing or two about creating beautiful visuals with color and movement. The CHAUVET Professional team readily embraces the philosophy of the great impressionist, which is why it has built its spaces at JTSE around the theme “Frame your scene: immersion in the frame.” Visitors to Stand #85 and Boîte Noire (Black Box) #14 will find a wide range of new CHAUVET Professional projectors designed to help them create striking visuals, enabling them to frame their productions impeccably. Among them are new additions to the Maverick Storm and COLORado families, all IP65 rated to suit all conditions.Read More »The JTSE at the Docks de Paris: CHAUVET Creates an Exceptional Frame

Claypaky Fixtures Illuminate The Croatian Pink Floyd Show at ‘Špancirfest’ Street Festival

A feature of this year’s Špancirfest, a famous Croatian street festival held every August since 1999 in Varaždin, was the appearance of the tribute band, The Croatian Pink Floyd Show.  An array of Claypaky Sharpy X Frame/FD and Midi-B fixtures illuminated the dynamic live show.Read More »Claypaky Fixtures Illuminate The Croatian Pink Floyd Show at ‘Špancirfest’ Street Festival

Imagine Dragons Rock Roman Forum with 100 CHAUVET Fixtures From Zalight

It may not have rivaled the 200,000 or so spectators who used to watch chariot races there in ancient times, but the 70,000 fans who turned out at the Circus Maximus for Imagine Dragons’ show recently constituted a pretty good-sized crowd! Making the only Italian stop on their Mercury World Tour, the Grammy- winning band from Las Vegas, didn’t disappoint. Chocking their 20-song set with familiar hits like “My Life,” “Radioactive,” and “Demons”, as well as some well-chosen new tunes, the iconic quartet, served up a beautiful, melodic mix of feel-good songs.Read More »Imagine Dragons Rock Roman Forum with 100 CHAUVET Fixtures From Zalight