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Cornerstone AV supplied the FLEXCurtain HD used for Fetty Wap's tour, pictured here

PixelFLEX Announces Cornerstone AV as Production Rental Partner

NASHVILLE, TN and OREM, UT – LED video display manufacturer PixelFLEX named Cornerstone AV as its newest production rental partner. Cornerstone AV will rent out the company’s line of LED video technologies. Based in Orem, Utah, Cornerstone AV creates unique experiences at live events across the U.S. They have purchased FLEXCurtain HD 6.25mm LED video wall systems to incorporate into their rental inventory. (Cornerstone AV supplied the FLEXCurtain HD used for Fetty Wap’s tour, pictured here.)

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Rosco Miro Cube UV365 LED Fixture

Rosco Miro Cube UV365 LED Fixture

Rosco Laboratories’ next-gen Miro Cube UV LED fixture, the Miro Cube UV365 was developed by Rosco’s design partner, The Black Tank, and Rosco’s product manager for LED systems, Jack Burwick. Miro Cube UV365 uses LEDs tuned to 365nm, eliminating any visible light emission, and falling squarely into what is known as the true UV spectrum. The fixture also features a patented heat management system and other advancements.

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Kille J. Knobel is using 36 of the fixtures.

Pearl Jam Tours with Clay Paky Scenius Fixtures

LOS ANGELES – Pearl Jam has hit the road on its 2016 North American tour with a large complement of Clay Paky Scenius moving head spotlights enhancing their sold-out shows.  Lighting designer Kille J. Knobel, who has worked with the band for 16 years, obtained 36 Scenius fixtures for the rig from Upstaging, Inc. in Sycamore, IL, near Chicago. The fixtures were sourced via A.C.T Lighting, Inc.

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Quantum racer Vin Burdock

Robe Backs Powerboat Racing in U.K.

LONDON – Robe announced that it is sponsoring the U.K.-based Quantum Racing powerboat team and their boat, ‘Quantum,’ for the 2016 P1 UK SuperStock powerboat racing season. The sponsorship followed a chance meeting between Robe UK’s MD Mick Hannaford and Vin Burdock (pictured here), a rising star in the sport, who made his P1 SuperStock debut in 2015.

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DuraTruss DT-Dyno Wheel

DuraTruss DT-Dyno Wheel

Designed for use with floor-standing truss podiums, the DT-Dyno Wheel from DuraTruss provides lighting users with a more flexible framework on which to mount their fixtures, making it work well as a truss-topper for touring rigs and stage setups.

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Bob Casey

Bob Casey Joins Rose Brand to Offer Technical Expertise in Florida

ORLANDO – Bob Casey, a long time veteran of the entertainment industry, has joined Rose Brand in the company’s new Florida location. Rose Brand recently expanded its operations to the Orlando area with the purchase of Swag Decor, Florida’s leader in event drape rental and installation.  Working with the Florida team, Casey brings a wealth of technical theatre expertise to the Swag Decor and Rose Brand customer base.

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Chauvet DJ Eve E-100Z Elipsoidal LED Fixture

Chauvet DJ Eve E-100Z Elipsoidal LED Fixture

The Eve E-100Z elipsoidal fixture is the first product in Chavet DJ’s new Eve Series of fixtures. The new series is designed to provide an affordable event lighting option to rental houses, DJs, dealers and others. The Eve E-100Z is designed to product a crisp hard edge spot using a a 100W warm white LED light source.

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LD Craig Rutherford is using gear supplied by Elite Multimedia.

Alan Jackson Tours with Visuals from LD Craig Rutherford, Elite Multimedia

NASHVILLE – For Alan Jackson’s  2016 ‘Still Keepin’ It Country’ Tour, freelance lighting designer Craig Rutherford from Blueshift Design turned to Nashville-based Elite Multimedia to provide the touring support that could help him highlight one of country music’s most decorated artists. This is Rutherford’s second tour with Jackson. His rig includes Elation Platinum FLX, Chauvet COLORdash Par-Hex 7s, Martin MAC 700 and 301 Washes, Vari-Lite VL3000 Spots, Procan 4 Lite Blinders, and Chauvet Ovation E-190WW LED ellipsoidals; along with an ETC 24-Channel Sensor Rack and a grandMA Lighting Console for control.

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Unibail-Rodamco and Lever de Rideau relied upon 14 Crystal air ventilated balloons from the Airstar European Network (AEN) for the opening the The Forum des Halles in Paris.

The Forum des Halles in Paris Unveils its New Canopy with Airstar

PARIS– After five years of work and a €1M investment, the colossal project to refurbish the Forum des Halles in the heart of Paris was recently unveiled to Parisians. The new stylish shopping mall features a 140 by 80 meter canopy made of 18,000 scale shaped glass elements, which can be seen from outer space. As the owner of the Forum des Halles, business property group Unibail-Rodamco, wanted to offer a memorable and artistic experience at the venue’s opening. Working with event company Lever de Rideau, they used 14 Crystal air ventilated balloons from the Airstar European Network (AEN).

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