English rock band Asking Alexandria is out on tour promoting their latest album with a lighting system provided by Bandit Lites. Comprised of guitarists Ben Bruce and Cameron Liddell, drummer James Cassells, lead vocalist Danny Worsnop, and bassist Sam Bettley, the band released their eighth studio album Where Do We Go From Here? on August 25 to critical acclaim.Read More »Asking Alexandria Takes to the Road with Bandit Lites
PROLIGHTS fixtures lit up Skënderbej Square in Tirana, setting the stage for the Ricky Martin Symphonic concert. This performance featured the renowned Puerto Rican singer alongside the talented musicians of the Albanian National Opera.Read More »PROLIGHTS Illuminates the Ricky Martin Symphonic Concert
Entertainment Technology Partners announces the expansion of its Entertainment Technology Partners (ETP) network. EventEQ, an ETP company, has acquired ChoiceLIVE, formerly known as Upstage Video. ChoiceLIVE is a full-service event technology company based in Pennsylvania with foundations rooted in their high-quality video services. For over 15 years, company Founder and President Doug Murray has demonstrated that ChoiceLIVE is people first and foremost and has cultivated a strong reputation in show services and community culture.Read More »Event EQ, an ETP Company, Acquires ChoiceLIVE (Formerly Upstage Video)
ETC introduces the High End Systems Hyperstar, a new companion to the popular Lonestar automated luminaire. A powerful, compact moving light optimized for projection versatility, Hyperstar will help create uniquely beautiful designs for a wide variety of venues. Hyperstar is the same size as Lonestar, and is just as bright, compact, and affordable.Read More »ETC Introduces the High End Systems Hyperstar
Over the course of his career, Scott Holthaus has created some extraordinarily impressive shows with large center stage video screens. But sooner or later, most things in life run their course, and at this point, the highly accomplished designer was ready for a change. “I have said it a hundred times… I’m bored with the big TV in the back,” remarked Holthaus, when discussing his design for Disturbed’s just concluded 36-date Take Back Your Life North American tour, which began April 27 at Bell Centre in Montreal and ended September 2 at the Ruoff Music Center outside Indianapolis.Read More »CHAUVET Professional Contributes to Scott Holthaus’ Flowing, No-Wall Design for Disturbed Tour
Wireless LED lighting manufacturer Astera was delighted to win a coveted 2023 PLASA Award for Innovation for its new PlutoFresnel product. The Awards – which recognize and reward next-generation products and those behind them – were announced during the 3-day PLASA London entertainment technology expo staged at the Olympia showgrounds last week. Astera’s award was received by R&D director, Simon Canins.Read More »Astera PlutoFresnel Wins PLASA Innovation Award
Earlier this summer, Welsh production company Figure of Eight Events Ltd deployed a rig comprised almost exclusively of ADJ lighting fixtures for the main stage at the new SV Arena festival in Powys, Wales. The impressive rig featured Focus Flex L7 and Vizi Beam RXONE moving heads alongside 32 HEX Panel IP LED wash fixtures, Encore Burst 200 LED blinders, and a combination of 18P HEX IP and 7P HEX IP LED PARs.Read More »Over 100 ADJ Fixtures Illuminate Main Stage at New Welsh Festival, SV Arena
Obsidian Control Systems has fulfilled the need for IP65 rated data distribution products in the entertainment industry and was rewarded for that effort at the recent PLASA tradeshow in London. The NETRON EN6 IP™, one of three devices in Obsidian’s new IP65 range of signal distribution, won a PLASA Award for Innovation September 4 at the 2023 exhibition.Read More »Obsidian NETRON IP65 Data Distribution Wins PLASA Award for Innovation
Unlimited Vision & Sound is a busy full production and rental company based just outside Den Bosch in the Netherlands, known for its flair, innovation, and dedication to quality service. The company has recently invested in Robe T1s and LEDBeam 350s. The core business is servicing mid-to-high end B2B events and corporate activations, across the Netherlands and sometimes wider afield, and there are some very well-known clients on the books including the city of Den Bosch.Read More »Unlimited Investment in Robe
Master FX proudly presents its latest innovation, the Force 8 Dynamic FX Fan. The Force 8s modular structure seamlessly integrates with all Master FX products, enhancing the already synergetic Master FX ecosphere.
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A frame not only contains a subject; at times, it can also serve as a window into bold new visions and unlimited opportunities. Such was the case earlier this week at the ChamSys PLASA London stand. Built around the theme of “Frame Your Control, Bringing Immersion Into Frame,” the company’s exhibit engaged enthusiastic crowds of attendees with innovative products and ideas designed to help them take their creative visions to new heights.Read More »ChamSys Immerses Large Crowds at PLASA
The Théâtre du Splendid, an emblematic Parisian venue known for its rich artistic past, has chosen to convert its fleet of Robert Juliat 600SX tungsten profile fixtures to LED using Robert Juliat Sully LED modules, to comply with the fast-approaching regulatory requirements for energy transition.Read More »The Théâtre du Splendid in Paris is Equipped with Robert Juliat Sully Modules Converting to LED Technology