Lighting Director Carter Fulghum giving his thanks after being presented the Parnelli Award for Lighting Director of the Year for his work on Shinedown by Tour Manager/Parnelli Presenter, David “5-1” Norman. Photo by Jen Gray
Bandit Lites is immensely proud to share Carter Fulghum was recognized as Lighting Director of the Year for his work with Shinedown at the 2024 Parnelli Awards. Fulghum consistently delivers the Bandit standard of excellence, making him a treasured asset on the Shinedown tour for over 12 years.Read More »Carter Fulghum Named Lighting Director of the Year
Integrated Systems Europe 2024 was the most successful edition in its 20-year history, according to Integrated Systems Events, the convention’s organizers. Taking place at the… Read More »ISE 2024 Breaks Records at 20th Anniversary Show
The annual meeting of members convened on the first day of The NAMM Show, the largest global gathering of the music industry, and officially NAMM… Read More »NAMM Announces Eight New Board Members
Altman Lighting has hired Joe Cervone as the new Manager of Sales Support Services. With nearly 40 years in the industry, Cervone will call upon all of his past experience in numerous roles with multiple companies to support all of the sales services at Altman, including marketing, sales management, quotes, and regional management. He will coordinate with other department heads on everything that impacts sales, from engineering to product development. Cervone will also work with the regional sales managers on their sales efforts, advising on availability of materials and products in the factory.Read More »Altman Hires Joe Cervone as Manager of Sales Support Services
The Cleveland Orchestra. Photo by Roger Mastroianni
You might be excused for thinking that there are few challenges to lighting an orchestra. You would be wrong, according to veteran Lighting Designer Chris Shick. “Orchestral musicians are extremely sensitive – you have to strike the right balance so they can read their music, see the conductor, and not be blinded by front light.” When it was time for his long-time client the Cleveland Orchestra to update their lighting he reached for ETC thanks to their balance of power and artistry.Read More »ETC and a Tale of Two Orchestral Venues
In a continued commitment to provide customers with the highest standard of service and support, global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. is excited to announce a new, direct presence in New Zealand. Previously overseen by Megabits, the New Zealand distributor of Vectorworks software, all New Zealand operations will now be managed by the New Zealand-based staff of Vectorworks, backed by the company’s regional office in Australia. The local team, headed by Sales Operations Specialist Kim Cooper and Product Specialist Zac Haumaha, brings their expertise and years of experience supporting Vectorworks users in New Zealand, guaranteeing the highest level of customer service.Read More »Vectorworks, Inc. Announces New Zealand Expansion
Lex Products has announced that James (Jim) Binch has been appointed Chief Executive Officer following an extensive search to lead the company into the next stage of growth. Binch succeeds the previous Co-CEOs, Bob Luther (founder of Lex Products), and Nate Lowery, in this exciting role that oversees the strategic roadmap and all three operating locations (Shelton, CT; Davie, FL; Pacoima, CA). Luther and Lowery move into Board positions.Read More »Lex Products Welcomes Jim Binch as New CEO
Burna Boy at Roundhouse, London, UK. Photo by John Williams
London’s famous Roundhouse concert and performing arts venue in Camden now has an all Robe moving light rig with a recent investment in 20 ESPRITE luminaires, fitted with the HP (High Performance) LED engine for the highest output and strongest colors. The order was overseen for Robe UK by Curtis Lewis, their business development manager for the London area. These fixtures join 82 existing Robe moving lights at the venue – 42 LEDBeam 100s, 16 DLF Washes, 6 DLX Spots and 6 LEDWash 600s – with the ESPRITES now the primary house rig spot fixtures, and available to all incoming productions. Roundhouse Head of Lighting Steve Royle explained that the new ESPRITES are part of a major technical update and an ongoing sustainability drive to make the Roundhouse as energy efficient as possible.Read More »London’s Roundhouse Rounds off All Robe Moving Light Rig with new ESPRITES