Czech Vocalist Karel Gott Lit with Robe Fixtures
PRAGUE – LD Martin Hruska used Robe fixtures for Czech singer Karel Gott’s 2014 arena tour in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
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“Rocky Horror” Tour in Germany Lit with Martin Fixtures
BONN, Germany — The Rocky Horror Show, the 1973 U.K. musical that spawned the 1975 cult film classic Rocky Horror Picture Show, returned to the live stage for a six-month tour of Germany. LD David Howe specified a rig centering on Martin fixtures.
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ETC Names Steve Aldrich Southern Rigging Regional Manager
MIDDLETON, WI – ETC named Steve Aldrich, who has seven years experience as field project coordinator working out of ETC’s Orlando office, as southern rigging regional manager for ETC’s Rigging and Vortek products.
Read More »Two PLASA Standards Include a Revision and a Reaffirmation
NEW YORK, NY – PLASA publishes two standards on how to select, install, use and maintain ground fault protection devices in the entertainment industry, as well as planning and carrying out fog effects.
Read More »Philips Strand Lighting Names Finalists in Upcycling Competition
DALLAS – Philips Strand Lighting announced three finalists in its centenary competition to upcycle a vintage Strand PATT 23 or 123 lamp: LDs Paul Nulty, Joe Vose and artist/designer Derek Goldsmith.
Read More »FOR-A HVS-2000 Video Switcher
FOR-A noted that its HVS-2000 video production switcher will make its U.S. debut at NAB 2015, which takes place April 13-16 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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Centennial Covenant Church Renovates with Philips Gear
LITTLETON, CO – For a renovation project at Centennial Covenant Church, the MH Companies provided a lighting and controls package that includes gear from Philips’ Showline, Selecon and Strand Lighting divisions.
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Elation Names SF Marketing as its Distributor in Canada
LOS ANGELES – Elation Professional named SF Marketing, Inc. as its exclusive Canadian distributor in Canada. Pictured here, from left, are Nick Martino (Product Specialist, SFM), Nicolas Comtois (Product Manager, SFM), Chuck Green (Elation Canadian Accounts Manager), Randal Tucker (President, SFM) and Jimmy Katsipis (Market Development Specialist, SFM).
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CCI Call Centre Awards in South Africa Lit with Robe BMFLs
DURBAN, South Africa – Gearhouse South Africa (GHSA) LD Ryan Dunbar included Robe BMFL fixtures for the 2015 CCI Call Centre Awards staged at the Durban International Convention Centre (DICC).
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Riedel Names Andreas Pater Head of Rental Innovations
WUPPERTAL, Germany — Riedel Communications named Andreas Pater head of rental innovation, a new position. He will oversee product management within the Riedel rental department and work with his team to optimize management and marketing of the company’s rental solution portfolio.
Read More »Singapore AV Company Adds Christie Boxer 4K30, Roadie 4K45 Projectors to Inventory
SINGAPORE — Hexogon Solution recently added 80 Christie Boxer 4K30 projectors (pictured here) and 15 Christie Roadie 4K45 3DLP projectors (pictured below) to its rental inventory.
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Laserworld Lasers Publishes Fixture Profiles and Presets for DMX Software
LENGWIL-OBERHOFEN, Switzerland – Laserworld opted to publish several fixture presets / fixture profiles for some of their show laser light systems, including their Club Series and Diode Series lasers. All fixture preset packs can be downloaded from the Laserworld download space.
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