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X-Factor Shows in Kazakhstan and Serbia Controlled by Avolites Gear

X-Factor Shows in Kazakhstan and Serbia Controlled by Avolites Gear

KAZAKHSTAN and SERBIA — LDs Dmitriy Karabetskiy and Viktor Trifu both specified Avolites consoles for their individual designs for versions of the X-Factor TV franchise seen in Kazakhstan and Serbia. For the Serbian series, X-Factor Adria, Trifu and his partner Arsa Zlatkovic opted for the Avolites Expert Pro. Meanwhile, over in Khazakstan, LD Karabetski chose the Avolites Titan Mobile desk with Titan software.

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Two of the biggest musical draws in the Middle East brought a big crowd to 100,000-capacity International Stadium late last year. The concert was staged to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Hong Kong-based fashion and wellness company, QNet, which operates in Egypt.

QNet Anniversary Concert in Egypt Lit with Clay Paky Fixtures

CAIRO – Two of the biggest musical draws in the Middle East brought a big crowd to 100,000-capacity International Stadium late last year. The concert was staged to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Hong Kong-based fashion and wellness company, QNet, which operates in Egypt. Walid el Hariry of AmazonEgypt (Egypt1) served as LD. Audio Technology, the Clay Paky distributor in Egypt, supplied el Hariry’s rental house with the Clay Paky equipment.

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Moody Blues Tour U.S. with Bandit-Supplied Gear

Moody Blues Tour U.S. with Bandit-Supplied Gear

NASHVILLE — The Moody Blues are continuing their five decades of celestial sound with a tour across the U.S., with gear supplied by Bandit Lites. LD Mick Thornton is using Vari*Lite VL2500s, GRN Moving Washes, 2 Lite Moles, ETC Source Fours, Clay Paky Mirage LED Panels and a grandMA console for control.

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Team Leap Day won for this themed environment celebrating the oddball holiday.

Winners of the 2014 Rose Brand / USITT Action Design Competition Announced

FORT WORTH — A group of students tasked with a scenic design that celebrated oddball holidays — in their case, Leap Day — was voted 2014 winner of the Rose Brand / USITT Action Design Competition. The contest was staged at the USITT Expo, held here in late March. In a contest first, these same students also won the individual prizes for top scenic, costume, and lighting designers, as well as technical director. “Team Leap Day” members were honored for their design concept, its development and how the themed environment was lit.

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Euroshow provided Martin fixtures to light an ice show at Yubileny Sport Palace

St. Petersburg Ice Show Lit with Martin Gear

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Euroshow provided Martin fixtures to light an ice show at Yubileny Sport Palace here. The show, which referenced the concurrent 2014 Paralympic Games, was held before the final stage of the Torch Relay. LD Alexey Yevstifeyev used 20 MAC Viper Profiles, 12 Atomic 3000 DMX strobes, 20 RUSH MH3 Beams, 48 MAC 101s and 20 MAC 2000 Wash XB fixtures.

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Kings of Leon Tour with XL Video-Supplied Radiant MC-18 Hybrid LED Screen

Kings of Leon Tour with XL-Supplied Radiant MC-18 Hybrid LED Screen

NEW ORLEANS — Production designer Paul Normandale specified XL Video-supplied Radiant MC-18 Hybrid LED screen for the 74 by 38 foot (WxH) stage backdrop Kings of Leon’s Mechanical Bull tour, which had an extended run of North American shows that will wrap up at the Smoothie King Center here April 11. The tour marked the first time the LED video gear was used in the U.S.

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From left: Eduard Baró, Sales Manager, Martin Professional Iberia, Miguel Mezquita, Managing Director, Earpro, Fernando Moya, Key Account Manager, Martin Professional Iberia and Pere Castro, Business Corporate Manager, Earpro

Martin Names Earpro Distributor for Lighting Products in Spain

BARCELONA, Spain — Harman’s Martin Professional named Earpro, based here, as its distributor in Spain. Earpo, a member of Harman’s distributor network for audio products since 1988, will work to expand the sales and distribution of Martin Professional products in the Spanish entertainment lighting market. Pictured here, from left, are Harman and Earpro officials including Eduard Baro, Miguel Mezquita, Fernando Moya and Pere Castro.

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