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Eurovision 2014 photo by Jacob Boserup courtesy d3 Technologies

Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Visuals Get Boost from Mediatec Solutions, d3 Technologies

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The 2014 Eurovision Song Contest, staged at B&W Halls here, included semi-finals on May 6 and May 8 and finals on May 10. The international singing talent competition was noted for its strong, masculine look this year — without forgoing the gold, glitter and glamour for which it’s known — and a cube-shaped central stage. Mediatec Solutions relied upon a visual system that included d3 Technologies’ 4U v2.5 media server at its core. The contest was seen by an estimated 180 million viewers in 45 countries.

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Yanni in Colombo, Sri Lanka

For Yanni Concert in Sri Lanka, MOS-Supplied Rig Included PR Lighting Fixtures

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka —MOS Sound & Light recently provided full production services for a major concert by Greek composer/keyboardist Yanni. The lighting plot from LD Bud Horowitz called for a different brand of lighting fixture, but since those fixtures were not available for the show, MOS provided both the Spot and Wash versions of PR Lighting’s XL 1200 fixture. They proved to be an acceptable substitute.

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Kehoe Designs used Clay Paky B-EYE K20s and Sharpys for a party staged by the San Francisco Travel Association at the Grand Ballroom of the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago.

Kehoe Designs Lights Up Chicago Events with Clay Paky B-EYE, Sharpy Fixtures

CHICAGO — Kehoe Designs, an event design company based here, has been using Clay Paky’s A.leda B-EYE K20 LED-based moving lights and Sharpy fixtures for recent events in the area, including a party hosted by the San Francisco Travel Association at the Grand Ballroom of the Palmer House Hotel (an after-party linked to the US Travel Association’s recent International Pow Wow, pictured here) and the 25th anniversary celebration for a major international financial services company.

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Sunnyvale Theatre chose an all-LED strategy for a recent lighting upgrade. The new rig includes LED fixtures from ETC

California Theater Goes All-LED with ETC

SUNNYVALE, CA — Back in 2012, Sunnyvale Theatre here was faced with the need for a comprehensive upgrade to their lighting rig, and with a three-forked road to the future. They could continue with conventional lighting fixtures, phase in some LED fixtures, or take a more radical approach – to go all-LED and forego conventional lighting completely. They chose the latter, and the new rig includes LED gear from ETC.

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ETC dealer Elektrik provided Oslo’s Det Norske Teatret with ETC Source Four LED Lustr+ Zoom Profile fixtures for the venue’s 738-seat main stage

Oslo Theater Upgrade Includes LED Lighting Fixtures from ETC

OSLO, Norway — As part of a comprehensive upgraded, ETC dealer Elektrik provided Oslo’s Det Norske Teatret with ETC Source Four LED Lustr+ Zoom Profile fixtures for the venue’s 738-seat main stage, replacing 30 luminaires that had been used for back- and side-lighting. Resident LD Torkel Skjærven said the fixtures’ output, color mix, size and quiet operation all met the venue’s needs.

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For “Hope in the Dark” Benefit Featuring Little Big Town, Bandit Provides the Light

For “Hope in the Dark” Benefit Featuring Little Big Town, Bandit Provides the Light

KNOXVILLE, TN — Blood: Water Mission, an organization that works to minimize the problems arising from both the spread of HIV/AIDS and lack of access to clean water in Africa, staged a musical benefit called “Hope in the Dark” at the Knoxville Convention Center here April 23. Allison Burchett, Bandit Lites’ Director of Philanthropy, worked with the charity to provide lighting for the event, which raised more than $220,000.

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