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Norwegian Cruise Ship in China Features ETC Lighting Fixtures and Control Systems

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MIDDLETON, WI – This summer, Norwegian Cruise Line welcomed the spectacular Norwegian Joy to its fleet. A custom-built ship for the Chinese cruise market, the ship, which measures more than 1,000 feet from bow to stern, promises a luxurious experience for up to 3,850 guests. Along with the first go-kart racetrack at sea, the ship offers multiple bars, restaurants and casinos, a shopping center, a waterpark and a theater. The vessel is also equipped with multiple lighting control desks and an array of lighting fixtures from ETC.

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Specialz Deliver The Goods For Clean Bandit

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EUROPE – As Clean Bandit continue their touring progress towards a transatlantic sojourn in the USA in the fall, it seems an appropriate moment to consider the merits of Rob Sinclair’s production design. In particular, the unique constructions that inhabit the upstage area from left to right, manufactured by specialist show and event design house, Specialz Ltd.  These pods are four metres high with eight VDO Sceptron 10 fixtures in each pod. Each one is rigged on a stand that enables the pod to be rotated 360° to be either facing downstage or at 45° degrees making them all but invisible to the audience.

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SES Provides Full Production Support For Christians United For Israel

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WASHINGTON, DC – Having established themselves as the production company of choice for multiple international ministries, SES was selected to provide full production support for Pastor John Hagee’s Christians United for Israel’s Summit in Washington, DC. Attendees from across the world met at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center to experience the powerful two-day event featuring Vice President Mike Pence, who spoke to the 5,000 in attendance. In addition to the Vice President the event also featured the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, (live via satellite) as well as four U.S. Congressman and two Senators.

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Prolyte Group lets Arena Events Dream Big for Untold Festival

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ROMANIA – Organizing a range of large-scale festivals in a short timeframe, Romanian production company Arena Events relies on Prolyte products to support the elaborate and signature design of its stages and safety of its audience. Forza Zu and After Hills in June, Neversea and Electric Castle in July and finally Untold in August. A full production agenda for Arena Events, to say the least. Prolyte Group works closely together with the mastermind behind these events, Corneliu Ladin. Prolyte fan from his first encounter with Prolyte and Prolyte products, he simply trusts Prolyte to deliver and perform.

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Dropkick Murphys and Rancid Turn Up Intensity with Chauvet Professional

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PHOENIX – The Dropkick Murphys have been touring in support of their ninth album release, 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory, released earlier this year. Joining the Celtic punk rockers are co-headliners Rancid and LD Cody James, who has been using Chauvet Professional Maverick and Rogue fixtures supplied by JDI Productions. The goal, James said, is to “create a continuous flow of punchy looks for two 90-minute sets.”

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PixelFLEX Takes Creativity Outdoors at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater

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NASHVILLE,– As the largest outdoor theater in Western Alabama with a capacity of 7,470 patrons, the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater is a premier location for arts and entertainment. Originally constructed in 2010, the amphitheater recently underwent a renovation of their video displays to better overcome the challenges associated with an outdoor venue. Needing a brighter and more powerful solution, the technical team worked with The ESB Group to install a modular and completely outdoor-rated video system using FLEXTour 6.9mm LED from Nashville-based PixelFLEX.

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Aziz Adilkhodjaev

Aziz Adilkhodjaev Named ChamSys International Business Development Manager

SOUTHAMPTON, UK – (For Immediate Release) – ChamSys Ltd. is pleased to announce that Aziz Adilkhodjaev has been named the company’s International Business Development Manager. In his new role, he will be responsible for expanding and strengthening the international distribution network of the brand, as well as improving international customer support and training to enhance the user experience.

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New Hope Presbyterian Church (EPC)

Eiki Projection Technology Brings Clarity of Message to New Hope Presbyterian Church (EPC)

FORT MYERS, FL –New Hope Presbyterian Church (EPC) exists to teach and live the Gospel of Christ and be His Kingdom presence to one another throughout the community. With the recent completion of their new sanctuary, worshippers enjoy a beautiful, inspiring environment. To better ensure their services are engaging and meaningful to all who attend, church management elected to install projection equipment to better convey their message. After careful evaluation, projectors from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA-based Eiki International, Inc. were deployed.

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The event drew big crowds to the site near Bristol, U.K.

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta in U.K. Gets Production Assist from Evans AV Staging

BRISTOL, UK – Evans Audio Visual Staging provided equipment and scenic elements across the whole site of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, which took place Aug. 10-13. Hundreds of thousands of people visited Ashton Court, on the edge of Bristol, during the four-day Fiesta, and Evans was involved in multiple locations across the large site, normally a country park.

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Bandit Lites provided GLP X4S to light acts including Suspended Gravity, pictured here.

Bandit Lites Assists Nashville Sideshow Fringe Festival

NASHVILLE  – When the team at Nashville’s annual Sideshow Fringe Festival found themselves in need of fast lighting assistance, they turned to the lighting industry’s leader who happened to be located minutes away, Bandit Lites. The Sideshow Fringe Festival celebrates a variety of performing arts, with the two weekends of shows running the gamut of entertainment, from circus acts, dance, performing arts and clowning to improv and storytelling. The event took place at Belmont University’s Black Box Theater.

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A moment from one of the shows on the marathon 2016-2017 tour

Justin Bieber’s ‘Purpose’ Tour Supported by d3 4x4pro Media Servers

LONDON – Justin Bieber’s Purpose world tour, which concluded with a show in London’s Hyde Park last month after successfully completing more than 150 shows since the tour’s launch in March 2016, relied upon d3 4x4pro media servers for the production’s extensive and elaborate video looks. The visual design team included Michael Figge, who worked with creative director Nick DeMoura and tour director Chris Gratton to enhance the look of the long run of arena and stadium shows.

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Robert Haigh at Brolga Theatre with Elation Platinum Sevens

Australia’s Brolga Theatre Using Elation Platinum Seven Fixtures

MARYBOROUGH, Queensland, Australia – The Brolga Theatre in Queensland’s Maryborough in Australia is a typical regional venue – its 900 seat proscenium arch theatre hosts an international ballet troupe one night, Jimmy Barnes the next, and a local dance school the day after. Though the venue is just 17 years old, changes in technology mean replacement lamps are no longer available for their wash lights, leading the staff to assess how to upgrade for the future. The future, as they see it, is Elation’s Platinum Seven RGBWAC-UV LED wash light.

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