FORT WAYNE, IN – In this role, Burchell will help create efficient solutions to the development of processes and products. He will be involved at all stages of a product, from research and development to design and manufacture through to product release.
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FORT WAYNE, IN – In this role, Green supervises production and ensures productivity and quality requirements of the finished products. “It’s great to have Matt and his technical skills on the Apollo team. His service attitude and dedication are impressive and will help us to continue to grow.”, said Mr. Joel Nichols, president of Apollo Design.
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AMSTERDAM – André Beekmans from creative lighting design practice The Art of Light based in the Netherlands produced three stunning lighting schemes and supplied programming / operating crews for the three major live venues at the 2016 Amsterdam Music Festival. AMF is an integral element of the wider Amsterdam Dance Event conference, a 5-day EDM extravaganza staged in the spiritual hub of electronic music and culture.
LONDON – Avolites has powered lighting for a one-off star-studded concert at the official switch-on of Oxford Street’s Christmas lights, where charity partner for the 2016 display the NSPCC hosted a ‘Children’s VIP day’ to celebrate the launch of its festive fundraising campaign ‘Little Stars’. Oxford Street was completely closed to traffic between 9:30am and 8:30pm for the well-attended event, produced by London-based production company Wilde Ones.
SHANHAI – Chinese cosmetic brand Marie Dalgar held its 7th annual crossover art exhibition, “Through Your Eyes,” in Shanghai where d3 media servers and 3D video mapping immersed visitors in a colorful, exotic city. This year, Marie Dalgar teamed up with French makeup artist Damien Dufresne on a show inspired by company founder Cui Xiaohong’s trip to Morocco.
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MILAN, Italy – A musical masterpiece returned to the stage at the Teatro Manzoni in Milan. The moving scenery designed by Cristiano Colombi dynamically creates the various different settings. All of them recall the Upper West Side of New York, where the story is set, and Claypaky’s light beams shine out. The work of the creative staff involved in producing the musical was focused on lighting the scenery. Valerio Tiberi was asked to design the show lighting.
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TOKYO – The New National Theatre, Tokyo (NNTT) is one of the world’s finest art theatres which opened in October 1997 as a complex of theatres dedicated to the performing arts of opera, ballet, dance and drama. NNTT has three theatres; The Opera House, The Playhouse, and The Pit. Each is equipped with facilities of the latest technologies and designed to accommodate diverse requirements from productions to be performed every night.
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LONDON — Lighting designer Louisa Smurthwaite has selected Claypaky’s super bright hybrid luminaire the Mythos to break through the saturated LED wash on indie rock outfit Glass Animals’ latest tour, which was given four stars and described by The Independent as a “brilliant second album show.”
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KNOXVILLE, TN – It is so easy to become caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, so to give back to local communities and share the joy of helping others, Bandit Lites once again participated in the Angel Tree Christmas assistance program. Started in 1975 in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Angel Tree began with the simple idea that under privileged children also deserve a visit from Santa Claus.
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OSLO, Norway — An impressive laser show was performed during the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Telenor Arena, Oslo, Norway, to add to the reflective mood and atmosphere surrounding the award ceremony. Laserteknikk AS, one of Norway’s premier laser, lighting, and special effects companies were brought in to oversee all lighting aspects of the concert. It was the second year in a row Laserteknikk AS oversaw the production.
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BLOOMINGTON, MN – Even those with only a passing interest in the performing arts are familiar with The Nutcracker. A holiday tradition with many families, the show accounts for some 40 percent of ticket sales for ballet companies in the US. Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, with its sprightly melody punctuated by occasional staccato cords, is instantly recognizable to almost everyone, as is the stoic little nutcracker character at the heart of the ballet’s storyline.
LONDON – There are few more unique places to ice skate than in the 1000-year-old moat at the world-renowned Tower of London. Skaters can enjoy a festive experience in what is normally a totally off limits area while being immersed in dynamic lighting effects from Elation Professional LED luminaires. One-stop event services provider Figure of Eight Events Ltd (figureofeightevents.co.uk) has provided all power, lighting and sound reinforcement.