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Christopher Wren Adds Color To Navy Pier’s Lake Stage With CHAUVET Professional

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CHICAGO – “An Inviting New Home For Music!” proclaimed a headline in the Chicago Tribune this summer. Like many people in the Windy City, the newspaper’s writers were pumped up about one of their town’s latest attractions: The Lake Stage at the famed Navy Pier. Located on the new Polk Bros Park Performance Lawns at the southwest end of the Pier, the new facility, with its sloped grassy knoll and breathtaking Lake Michigan backdrop, provides an ideal setting for taking in an outdoor concert.

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Avolites and Group One to Unveil Ai v10.1 at LDI 2017

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LAS VEGAS, USA – UK manufacturer Avolites will be joining with its US distributor, Group One Limited, at this year’s LDI exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. Avolites and Group One team members will be ready to show visitors the very latest developments from the Avolites control and Ai media server product ranges. LDI 2017 will see the official release of the latest version of Avolites Ai media server software. Ai v10.1 continues to build on the freshly redesigned Ai user interface and introduces a variety of powerful new features for all Ai users.

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Sight & Sound Theatres in Lancaster, Pennsylvania Expands Technical Capabilities with Lightware Fr65 Matrix Switcher

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LAKE ORION, MI– In anticipation of “Jesus,” an action-filled musical stage adventure that debuts next March, Sight & Sound Theatres in Lancaster, Pennsylvania has expanded its technical capabilities with a Lightware MX-FR65R matrix switcher.  Lightware USA is the US sales and support office for products from Hungary-based Lightware Visual Engineering. The upcoming production takes audiences on a miraculous journey to meet the everyday people whose lives Jesus changed forever.

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Protec And Bumat Team Up In The Middle East

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DUBAI – The two global leaders sign an MOU to establish a new business relationship. Protec, one of the world’s leading event solutions providers, headquartered in Dubai, UAE, has entered into an agreement with Bumat Motion Systems GmbH, the world’s leading manufacturer of turntables and revolves since 1948.  Through this agreement, Protec will be better-positioned to provide their partners and customers with a more comprehensive product offer, and the industry’s leading source in the Middle East for turntables and revolving platforms rentals for events and exhibitions held in the region.

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Alison Krauss Tours with Bandit Lites

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NASHVILLE – Alison Krauss recently concluded a 21-city fall tour with a lighting package provided by Bandit Lites. The multi-instrumentalist bluegrass singer-songwriter, who currently holds a record number of 27 Grammys awards, released her Windy City LP, which quickly climbed the country and bluegrass charts. Lighting designer William Anglin held a singular focus in his design: make the artist shine.

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CHAUVET Professional Mavericks Create Big Looks For Hollywood U2

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LOS ANGELES – Really good tribute bands are often praised for capturing the spirit and sound of the original artists, but rarely does this compliment come from the actual stars themselves. That’s what makes Hollywood U2 so special. A couple of years ago, its front man Joe Hier was at a U2 concert at the LA Forum, when Bono paused midway through the band’s second set and exclaimed, “I see myself in the crowd!” With that the famed U2 front man summoned Hier onto the stage, where they proceeded to perform “Sweet Things” together. “You’ve got a great voice,” Bono told his double after they completed their duet.

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Altman Lighting Gets Set To Bring Imagination to Light at LDI 2017

YONKERS, NEW YORK – As the lighting industry gets set to gather in Las Vegas for LDI 2017, Altman Lighting is excited to be preparing a showcase of its award-winning theatrical and architectural lighting innovations. Highlighted by the complete family of Chalice LED recessed and pendant downlights, along with the line of Gallery LED architectural luminaires, Altman Lighting will be in Booth 2236, and will also feature the award-winning Pegasus LED Fresnels and PHX LED profile ellipsoidals.

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BackStage Pass: Reflections on Life in the Theatre w ETC’s Mark White

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PHILADELPHIA – BackStage Pass, an original video series for the live event entertainment industry, announces the release of the third video in an ongoing series of interviews with leaders who have helped shape the history and future of the entertainment industry. Mark White, ETC Regional Manager, UK and Ireland, is Bill’s guest and he offers a unique perspective into the theatre in both regions. 

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Stage Seminars Annual Stage Lighting Seminar Event on Saturday, January 13

NYC – The 13th Annual Stage Lighting Seminar event, continuing its practical presentations and hands-on educational demonstrations, will take place on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the New York University Tisch School of the Arts located at 721 Broadway in New York City. The event, as in years past, is specifically designed to enhance, answer, and benefit the interests and abilities of all involved in the application of innovative stage, architectural, and entertainment lighting.

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Mega-Lite Piccolo Blinder

Mega-Lite Piccolo Blinder

The new Mega-Lite Piccolo Blinder is a compact, bright, IP65-rated blinder that can be used indoors and out. Equipped with one COB LED, the Piccolo Blinder is designed to produce a powerful punch while only using a 120W of power consumption. It is supplied with in-and-out signal and power cables, which allow for multiple fixtures to be connected in series. With a beam angle of 60 degrees and a color temperature of 3000K, this compact blinder can illuminate large areas, such as stages, theaters, churches and more.

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GLP Promises Tour De Force At LDI 2017

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LAS VEGAS  – GLP will set up a ‘village’ environment at this year’s LDI 2017 expo in Las Vegas (November 17-19). The lighting giants will occupy booth #1173, adjacent to their primary suppliers, Cosmic Truss (#1377) and SceneX (#1373), situated across the aisle. The entire display will be bathed in a party atmosphere as GLP’s impression brand — now a household name in the LD’s toolkit — celebrates its 10th anniversary. The complete evolution of the family, from the original impression 90 onwards, will be displayed for the benefit of nostalgists.

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