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Toby Keith Hits Interstates And Tailgates With Bandit Lites

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – County music superstar Toby Keith knows the power of music, whether he is traveling across the United States, or bringing the music of home to more than 250,000 troops in 17 countries. Bandit Lites provided the lighting package for the CMA Award winner on his Interstates & Tailgates Tour, as he made his way to the fair and festival circuit while still providing the same level of energy that has had his audience raising red solo cups for nearly two decades. With a larger show heading into these customarily smaller venues, the production team had to carefully consider weight loads.

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Ben Dorcy, 1925-2017

In Memoriam: Ben “Lovey” Dorcy III

AUSTIN, TX – On Sept. 16, Willie Nelson announced the passing of Ben “Lovey” Dorcy III, subject of the 2017 documentary, Lovey: King of the Roadies, who had supported bands on the road starting in 1950 until mid-2017, an astonishing 67 years. He was 92.

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The New DTS Product List Is Now Available On Line

ITALY –Now available on the DTS website is the new product list. Titled “Change the way You light!” , the list was created to offer a clear and comprehensive view of the DTS product range. A brief presentation introduces more than 50 products divided into 9 categories. You will find a detailed technical description for each projector and an extensive appendix dedicated to the Accessories.

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Ken Patterson Brings Tradition To Light At Tennessee Church With CHAUVET Professional

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OAK RIDGE, TN  – During the early days of World War II, a group of young Methodist scientists and engineers found themselves in eastern Tennessee working on a secret government project. Away from home and yearning for spiritual fulfillment during those difficult times, they gathered for services every Sunday in the town’s movie theatre, forming what would become the First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge.

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Full Boar 4s Cruise with P&O

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BRISBANE – Brisbane’s Point Source Solutions are specialist AV integrators that pride themselves on making complex systems work. With skills across multiple disciplines, Point Source can do everything from event management, to networking infrastructure, to LED video screen design. With a diverse roster of clients, Point Source recently found themselves aboard two P&O cruise ships, the Pacific Dawn and the flagship Pacific Explorer, upgrading their theatre’s lighting system with High End System’s Full Boar 4 consoles.

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24 Designers Knighted at Tenth Annual Knight of Illumination Awards

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LONDIN – Sept. 17 marked the tenth anniversary of the prestigious Knight of Illumination (KOI) Awards, held at the Eventim Apollo in London. During the evening event, 24 respected designers were ‘knighted’ – and bestowed with the iconic KOI sword. The event was hosted by production designer Ola Melzig, of Eurovision Song Contest fame. More than 500 entertainment technology industry professionals gathered together to celebrate the achievements of the many international lighting and video designers whose work on shows across the UK earned them a coveted place on the shortlist for this year’s KOI Awards.

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Enttec Pixel Port

Enttec Pixel Port

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Enttec’s Pixel Port, a portable, robust dual DMX Universe over Ethernet to pixel driver, is designed to help lighting engineers easily incorporate pixel projects of all sizes into their touring rigs and to control pixel dots or pixel tape with ease. Running directly from any ArtNet, sACN or ESP data stream, this unit comes complete with etherCON and powerCON ins and outs, supports a wide variety of pixel protocols and is available as a 5-, 12- and 24-volt product. It promises seamless integration into any setup.

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Ed Sheeran's 2017 Divide tour performance set for Sept. 17 set for Scottrade Center was postponed to 2018. Tour photo by Steve Jennings

U2, Ed Sheeran Cancel St. Louis Shows Amid Civil Unrest and Fan Safety Concerns

ST. LOUIS – U2 and Ed Sheeran canceled shows planned in St. Louis on Sept. 16 and 17 a day after clashes took place between police and demonstrators objecting to the outcome of the Anthony Lamar Smith murder trial. A judge ruled Sept. 15 that former St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley, who shot and killed Smith through the driver-side door window after a high-speed case on Dec. 20, 2011, was not guilty of premeditated murder despite potentially incriminating remarks recorded during the chase.

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Rosco & DMG Lumière – Creating Brilliance Together

LOS ANGELES – We’re thrilled to announce Rosco’s acquisition of the Film, Television and Broadcast LED specialist company DMG Lumière. Since its start in Lyon, France in 2014, DMG Lumière has experienced great success, quick growth and its products have been recognized as innovative set lighting tools by filmmakers around the globe. “DMG Lumière is the perfect partner as we look to grow our business, and we’re delighted to welcome them into the Rosco family,” said Rosco CEO Mark Engel.

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2017 Crave Festival

Chauvet Professional STRIKE 1 Ups Intensity at Crave Festival

THE HAGUE, The Netherlands – Carving out a name for itself in northern Europe’s bustling festival scene, the Crave Festival has been making waves in electronic and techno music circles with its searing musical performances and edgy industrial vibe. The 2017 edition of this red hot festival more than lived up to expectations, thanks in part to a stunning custom stage setting designed by RF Shows. Central to this design were 14 CHAUVET Professional STRIKE 1 fixtures, which provided hard-hitting visuals in support of the industrial theme of the festival, which takes place in the shadows of The Hague.

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