Skip to content

Newsroom

Matthew D. Loeb, re-elected as the International President at IATSE convention

Matthew D. Loeb Re-Elected IATSE President

HOLLYWOOD, FL – IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb was re-elected by acclamation during the IATSE 68th Quadrennial Convention. Running unopposed, Loeb’s slate of candidates was also re-elected, including General Secretary-Treasurer James Wood, 13 International Vice Presidents, three International Trustees, and one delegate to the Canadian Labour Congress.

Read More »
Justin Wilk

Bandit Lites Hires Justin Wilk As Equipment Coordinator

[caption id="attachment_278163" align="alignnone" width="554"]Justin Wilk[/caption]

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – With summer in full swing and the logistics of synchronizing multiple tours, festivals and one-off’s, Bandit Lites is pleased to share the hiring of Justin Wilk as Equipment Coordinator, heading up the planning, direction and coordination of Bandit’s extensive inventory.

Read More »

David Stewart Joins GLP

[caption id="attachment_278161" align="alignnone" width="800"]David Stewart[/caption]

SAN FERNANDO, CA -– GLP has continued to strengthen its UK operation, with the announcement that industry veteran David Stewart has been recruited as Sales Manager. Finding himself ready for a change, he said that GLP had been an obvious move. “The brand is very well known and they were at the forefront of LED moving head technology with their impression series.”

Read More »
Photo by Joan Marcus

WorldStage Provides Video Support for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Broadway

NEW YORK– Having delighted generations of young readers and moviegoers, Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opened on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre with a new take on the classic children’s tale for theater audiences of all ages. WorldStage is providing extensive video support for the new musical with a custom-fabricated Unilumin LED wall, a wide variety of Panasonic projectors, d3 Technologies’ media servers, and a BlackTrax real time movement tracking system.

Read More »
Alt-J at London's O2 Arena, June 16, 2017

Liteup Supports alt-J Show at London’s O2 Arena

LONDON – Technical supplier and coordinator Liteup Events recently supported alt-J at their first arena show of 2017 at London’s The O2 Arena in mid-June. The show was part of the venue’s 10th year celebration as a leading destination for live music and events. The arena show helped kick off the band’s 2017 worldwide tour, which included a performance at Glastonbury’s Other Stage this year.

Read More »
PR Lighting Blinder 360 LED Strobe

PR Lighting Blinder 360 LED Strobe

PR Lighting’s new Blinder 360 promises to serve as an exceptionally powerful LED strobe, blinder and flood. Available in white (6500K – 8330D) or warm (3000K – 8330T) versions it is powered by 360 x 1W white LED’s. This provides an intense output of pulse and random strobe effects at a rate of 0-25 fps (plus seven macro effects). This achieves staggering light levels and an unbelievable punch over a huge area.

Read More »

New Australian Distributor Announced For Robe

[caption id="attachment_278152" align="alignnone" width="800"]Jands named Robe Distributor Down Under[/caption]

SYDNEY – Robe lighting s.r.o. named Jands as the Australian and New Zealand distributor for ROBE and Anolis lighting brands. Jands is an Australian owned company founded in 1970 that manufactures and distributes some of the world’s most recognized lighting, audio and staging products primarily for the entertainment and exhibition industry.

Read More »
Ayrton’s DreamPanel Twin fixtures were chosen for the 'Serenity of Summer' tour

Korn Rocks America with Morpheus Lights-Supplied Ayrton Fixtures

LAS VEGAS – Morpheus Lights returns as the lighting vendor for Grammy-award winning nu-metal band Korn in support of the 2017 ‘Serenity of Summer’ tour. The U.S. leg kicked off on June 16 in Salt Lake City, and wraps up on August 2 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.  Then, the band will head off for dates in Europe. LD Thomas “Church” Christmann specified Ayrton DreamPanel Twin fixtures in four flying pods fabricated by Gallagher Staging, with 16 fixtures in each of the four pods – 64 in all.

Read More »

MEGA LITE has introduced the XBar LED Strobe RGB, an Eight Segment Control SMD LED Bar.

[caption id="attachment_278147" align="alignnone" width="800"]MegaLite XBAR LED Strobe RGB[/caption]

HELIOS, TX. – With 144 LEDs the bar is capable of both a strobe and wash effect. This unit contains an ability of segment control, allowing a variety of random strobe or color strobe effects. This strobe is equipped with a thermal protection that prohibits the light from overheating when used to its full potential in wash mode. With a lower power consumption to output, this fixture rivals any other traditional strobe light while maintaining a powerful punch that offers a coverage angle of 120°. An electronic power of 110V-240 and auto switching makes the fixture an efficient production light.

Read More »

High End Systems Debuts New Website

[caption id="attachment_278144" align="alignnone" width="648"]HES webpage screenshot[/caption]

AUSTIN, TX. – High End Systems enters the next phase of its growth with a new website. The upgraded www.highend.com has been completely redesigned to offer a more engaging user experience with improved navigation and functionality. “We wanted to continue the excitement of the company’s new direction with a website that reflected the energy of our products and better addresses the needs of our users,” says HES General Manager Becky Koester.

Read More »

USITT Presents: OSHA 10 Training and Theatrical Rigging in Honolulu -Take a working vacation!

HAWAII – Train with industry leaders Joe Aldridge, Coordinator for EED, and Eddie Raymond, ETCP Recognized Trainer, on September 11-14 for OSHA 10 and Rigging Training in Honolulu, HI. The OSHA 10-hour program (September 11-12) provides training on OSHA general industry safety and health regulations for entertainment professionals of all skill levels. Special emphasis is placed on those areas that are the most hazardous, using OSHA standards as a guide. Upon completion of both days you will have earned your OSHA 10 card.

Read More »