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A Look Ahead to the 2018 Parnelli, “IT” and Hometown Hero Awards Nomination and Voting Time Frames

ANAHEIM, CA – As you may have heard, the next Parnelli Awards will be taking place in Anaheim, CA, coinciding with Winter NAMM 2018. Along with the geographic shift, of course, the time frame for the awards has changed from autumn (Oct./Nov.) to winter (Jan. 26). Accordingly, the time frames for reader nominations and voting periods have shifted a bit as well. Here’s a heads up on when everything’s happening this year:

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The performers included Walker Hayes and others.

Bandit Lights Inaugural Innovation In Music Awards

NASHVILLE  – For the first Innovation in Music Awards, held June 6 at the Westin in Nashville, LD Bob Peterson turned to Bandit Lites for a rig that would work well with the venue’s low ceiling and keep attention focused on the honorees. He used HES’ framing SoloSpot 2000s for key light and RobeCYC FX8 for scenic light and beam effects.

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Musicians performed in 109-degree F temperatures for four hours prior to the fireworks show

Tempe’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration in Phoenix Area Includes Chauvet Professional Fixtures

TEMPE, AZ  – LD John Garberson used Chauvet Professional fixtures to light the musicians performing  in triple digit temperatures prior to the annual fireworks display as part of Tempe’s Town Lake Festival. The fixtures provided bright LED output without unleashing too much additional heat on the performers braving the extreme outdoor temperatures.

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From left, Rik Kirby, sales director for the U.S. operations of Luminex; John Cardone, Susan Rullo, CS&A regional manager; John Cardone CS&A co founder/principal, Hugo Larin, director at Luminex America; Mike Solomon, CS&A co-founder/principal; and Richard Trombitas CS&A Regional Manager.

Luminex Expands its U.S. Sales Force with Cardone Solomon & Associates

BOSTON – Belgium-based Luminex Network Intelligence continues to strengthen its American sales force with the addition of Cardone Solomon & Associates (CSA) representing Luminex in the Northeastern U.S. Right after the announcement was made, CSA unveiled Luminex products to attendees at its CSA New England Tech Showcase in Boston. Pictured here, from left, are Rik Kirby, sales director for the U.S. operations of Luminex; John Cardone, Susan Rullo, CS&A regional manager; John Cardone CS&A co founder/principal, Hugo Larin, director at Luminex America; Mike Solomon, CS&A co-founder/principal; and Richard Trombitas CS&A Regional Manager.

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Arista Corporation Announces ARD-1007A 4K KVM HDMI® Digital Extender

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FREMONT, CA –… Arista Corporation, recognized globally as a leading manufacturer of video wall LCD displays, AV extenders, matrix switchers, AV multiviewers, and related products for the AV installation and industrial markets, is pleased to announce the ARD-1007A 4K KVM HDMI Digital Extender. Designed for use with the HDBaseT global transmission standard of ultra-high-definition video and audio, Ethernet, controls, USB, and up to 20W of power over a single long-distance cable, the new ARD-1007A has a range of 330 feet with the use of CAT-6 cable. The ARD-1007A is HDCP 2.2 compliant and supports EDID communication.

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LD Yaron Abulafia Lights ‘St Matthew’s Passion 2727’ with Robe Fixtures

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WUPPERTAL, Germany – The German-Israeli co-production St Matthew’s Passion 2727 is a dance oratorio choreographed by Tamir Ginz for the Kamea Dance Company, inspired by the St. Matthew Passion (BWV 244) by Johann Sebastian Bach. The show is produced by Bayer Arts & Culture and a co-operation between two opera houses in Leverkusen and Wuppertal in Germany and Beer-Sheva Performing Arts center in Israel. Lighting designer Yaron Abulafia was asked to add his magic and imagination to the intense performance. 

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Eric Church’s ‘Holdin’ My Own’ Tour Rig Includes Martin Fixtures

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LOS ANGELES – LD Butch Allen included Martin Axiom Hybrid fixtures in his lighting design for Eric Church’s “Holdin’ My Own” tour. Allen’s goal for the 65-date tour was to create a lighting rig that could translate the up-close-and-personal vibe of a small club performance to a massive arena setting. Allen and Christie Lites came up with a truss structure capable of flying Axiom Hybrid fixtures almost 80 feet in the air – well out of the audiences’ line of sight.

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PR Lighting Butterfly 2

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PR Lighting’s Butterfly 2 is an LED effect moving head fixture with eleven independently controlled or grouped LED engines all in one unit. Designed for colorful and dazzling visual effects, the fixture is designed for use at concerts, within clubs or any setting that requires precise movement. The fixture features five RGBW beams with tilt control that surround a fixed 3.5-degree beam at the center. The tilt control allows for a flapping butterfly effect. There are also five white LED clusters that can be individually controlled or can work together to create either a white blinder strobe or random strobing effect.

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