Skip to content

Newsroom

Barco provided a total of 13 HDQ-2K40 projectors complete with XLD 2.8-5.5 lenses through its rental partner Mediatec

Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm to Feature Barco Projectors, HES MMS-200 Moving Mirror Systems

STOCKHOLM, Sweden – Barco and High End Systems will be enhancing the visuals at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest this year. During the semi-finals and finals in Stockholm, Sweden, a full stack of high-brightness Barco projectors, 10 of which are equipped with Barco’s High End Systems’ MMS-200 moving mirror systems, and Barco’s E2 screen management system will be used by the design team to light more than 40 artists.

Read More »
Colour Sound Experiment supplied Robe fixtures.

National Citizen Service in U.K. Inspires Teen Volunteers; Awards Show Lit with Robe

LONDON – Show designer Bryan Leitch and lighting director Jamie Thompson from creative visual design specialist Mirrad chose more than 120 Robe moving lights among other fixtures supplied by Colour Sound Experiment to light YesLive 2016, a an awards event with live music performances staged at the London Roundhouse. The annual YesLive show helps inspire 15 to 17 year-olds to get involved in activities via the National Citizen Service (NCS) initiative.

Read More »
The expansion will accommodate the company's Power Link division

Whirlwind Expands NY Factory to 60,000 Square Feet

ROCHESTER, NY — Whirlwind, a leading interface manufacturer for the live event, audio installations, and theater industries, announced that they are completing a 13,000-square-foot expansion of their New York factory to handle the rapid growth the 41-year-old company has been experiencing. When completed this month, the total size will be 60,000 square feet.

Read More »
Ruisheng Lighting & Audio provided GLP LEDs for the Dinghushan Festival in China

GLP impressions Support Dinghushan Festival in China

ZHAOQING CITY, China – At the recent ZhaoQing Dinghushan Music Festival in the province of Guangdong, China, Ruisheng Lighting & Audio provided GLP X4, X4 L and X4 Bar 20 fixtures, along with other gear, to light headliner Sun Nan and other performers, including Jordan Chan (Chan Siu-Chun). Ruisheng Light & Audio also distributes GLP fixtures for the Germany-based lighting manufacturer.

Read More »
Steve Aoki at Cowboys Dancehall in San Antonio, TX

Texas Dance Hall Lights Steve Aoki Show with HES ShapeShifters

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Cowboys Dancehall is a leading venue in the Alamo city, running live music four nights a week along with a host of other country themed events. For years the venue has relied on a variety of High End Systems lighting and control products to light their entertainment, and recently High End Systems’ ShapeShifters were employed for a Steve Aoki performance.

Read More »
Calvary Chapel Grows in Las Vegas with PixelFLEX FLEXLite

Calvary Chapel Grows in Las Vegas with PixelFLEX FLEXLite

LAS VEGAS – For a place known as Sin City, Las Vegas has more than its fair share of churches, including Calvary Chapel Spring Valley. And the congregation is growing. With more worshippers than the facility could handle, the congregation is now using its gymnasium for worship services. To enhance those services, Calvary Chapel is using FLEXLite 3.99mm LED from PixelFLEX to add visual impact to its services.

Read More »
Photo by Dom Henry

Robe BMFLs Complete New Order Tour

TOKYO – For post punk electronic rock band New Order’s current tour, in support of their 10th album, Music Complete, released last fall, LD Andy Liddle provided a lighting design that spec’ed 16  Robe BMFL Spots as the backbone of the lighting rig. The BMFLs and other moving lights are controlled via an Avolites Arena console.

Read More »
ILC logo

ILC Continues Gear Acquisition Strategy

CHICAGO – Throughout the month of April, ILC has made continued investment in their equipment inventory and adding new lighting and control products to their rental offerings, including Martin’s MAC Aura XB fixtures, GT Truss from Tyler Truss, TMB EZ-LAN Unity Switches and ProPlex Fiber with OpticalCON connectors, MA Lighting NPU units and more.

Read More »
AzusaNow at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

TNDV Networks Two Live Worship Event Productions

NASHVILLE — Mobile production specialist TNDV recently brought two major, unrelated live worship events together from opposite coasts, unifying the weather-challenged productions to enhance both the in-venue and broadcast audience experience.The events, AzusaNow and UnitedCry, were held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and on the National Mall in Washington DC, respectively, in stormy spring conditions.

Read More »
Clay Paky Scenius fixtures gave new looks to the annual event.

40th Anniversary Broadcast of Saskatchewan’s Telemiracle Telethon Lit with Clay Paky Scenius

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan —Telemiracle, the annual telethon in Saskatchewan, Canada that benefits the Kinsmen Foundation, celebrated its 40th anniversary with a 21-hour, commercial-free live broadcast on the province’s CTV affiliates.  This year lighting designer Linus MacDonald stepped up the show’s look with six Clay Paky Scenius moving head spotlights. 

Read More »