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CHAUVET Professional Channels Intensity on Nothing More’s Spirits Tour

Seeing Nothing More live is “an experience that is hard to put into words,” one music critic wrote after going to the St. Petersburg show on the Grammy nominated band’s recently concluded Spirits Tour. That’s true, but terms like in your face, riveting, adrenaline-pumping, and emotionally transformative, do come pretty close to capturing the onslaught of sensations that rush through the heart and brain at one of this uber-talented quartet’s multi-faceted concerts.Read More »CHAUVET Professional Channels Intensity on Nothing More’s Spirits Tour

Ayrton Launches IP65 Rivale Profile

Ayrton announces the official launch of its new IP65 rated Rivale Profile, the next in its Classical IP65 3 Series, and the first ultra-equipped luminaire in Ayrton’s brand new ‘ULTIMATE’ series. All ULTIMATE models are perfectly homothetic, sharing common features and delivering previously unimaginable weight-to-output ratios. Here’s a preview video of the Ayrton Rivale Profile:

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Giulia Calani Joins GLP in Sales & Partner Relationship Manager Role

Giulia Calani

With the addition of experienced industry professional Giulia Calani, GLP is strengthening its resources on two fronts. Calani has been recruited in the dual role of Sales & Partner Relationship Manager for the internationally renowned manufacturer of professional lighting solutions.Read More »Giulia Calani Joins GLP in Sales & Partner Relationship Manager Role

PTP Live Grows Its Ayrton Lighting Inventory with Argo 6 FX Fixtures

Nashville-based PTP Live has invested in 60 Ayrton Argo 6 FX lights for its live production work for music, festival and corporate clients and to bolster its rental inventory of lighting and video equipment. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton fixtures in North America. The new Argo 6 FX lights expand PTP Live’s roster of Ayrton fixtures, which already includes Khamsin S and MagicPanel 602 units.Read More »PTP Live Grows Its Ayrton Lighting Inventory with Argo 6 FX Fixtures

Bandit Lites Nominated for Pollstar Awards Concert Visuals Company of the Year

Shinedown. Photo by SP Media

Bandit Lites is finishing 2023 with yet another nomination for Concert Visuals Company of the Year at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards where the industry gathers to honor the top tours, venues, live music executives, agencies, production companies, and more in over 40 categories.Read More »Bandit Lites Nominated for Pollstar Awards Concert Visuals Company of the Year

Vectorworks, Inc., MA Lighting, and Robe Lighting Announce DIN SPEC 15801 Recognition for MVR

With fellow General Device Type Format (GDTF) and My Virtual Rig (MVR) founders MA Lighting and Robe Lighting, global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. announces that DIN SPEC 15801 officially recognizes MVR as an open standard for the entertainment industry worldwide. This groundbreaking development unlocks a new world of limitless opportunities for entertainment industry professionals to collaborate and efficiently bring their creative visions to life.Read More »Vectorworks, Inc., MA Lighting, and Robe Lighting Announce DIN SPEC 15801 Recognition for MVR

Robe Deutschland GmbH is distributing Avolites in Germany

Tillmann Schulz, Sales and Business Development Manager for Avolites at Robe Deutschland GmbH

Robe Deutschland GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Robe Lighting s.r.o., has taken over exclusive responsibility for the sales and service of all Avolites products on the German market as of November 1st, 2023. Dieter Gross, CEO of Robe Germany, commented, “Following the acquisition of Avolites by Robe it was a logical step to hand over sales in the region to Robe’s German subsidiary. We respect Trendco’s excellent work over the decades and thank them for their harmonious cooperation during the handover period.”Read More »Robe Deutschland GmbH is distributing Avolites in Germany

Solotech Lights up the Stars at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

Solotech’s long history of collaboration with the manufacturers and designers who produce and use the most innovative technology continues with ACME lighting, the ACME Pixel Line IP strip light, and DX7 Design. The innovative lighting fixtures tapped by the creative team at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) have gained popularity in the entertainment tech space and are part of a growing trend toward LED-based solutions due to their energy efficiency, flexibility, and vibrant color output.Read More »Solotech Lights up the Stars at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

Elation at LDI 2023: Obsidian NETRON

The EN6 IP™, a 6-port EtherDMX Node from Obsidian Control Systems

NETRON from Obsidian Control Systems introduces the world’s first IP65 product range for entertainment data distribution. Utilizing a custom-designed sealed chassis, IP ports and touch controls, IP65 solutions are provided as a 6-port RDM Splitter (RDM6 IP™), 6-port EtherDMX Node (EN6 IP™), and an 8-port managed POE switch (NS8 IP™). Read More »Elation at LDI 2023: Obsidian NETRON

The Stage Managers’ Association 2023 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management Photo Gallery

On Monday, November 6, 2023, the Stage Managers’ Association presented its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management at the National Opera Center Marc A. Scorca Hall in NYC. The distinguished 2023 honorees are theatrical production stage managers John M. Atherlay and Gwen Gilliam, and opera production stage manager Brett Finley. In addition to these Lifetime Achievement Awards, the SMA honored Elynmarie Kazle with The Founders Award.Read More »The Stage Managers’ Association 2023 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management Photo Gallery

Renowned Industry Veteran Jonathan Sheard Joins ROE Visual UK

ROE Visual introduces Jonathan Sheard, a seasoned industry veteran, as Managing Director of their UK team. This appointment underscores ROE Visual’s commitment to expanding its presence in the UK market and fortifying its regional operations. The subsidiary, ROE Visual UK sales office, is poised to provide direct support and service, further bolstering ROE Visual’s sales prospects in the UK.Read More »Renowned Industry Veteran Jonathan Sheard Joins ROE Visual UK