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Proteus Powers Aaron Russ Lighting Design for Dubai World Cup Closing Ceremony

Lighting designer Aaron Russ of ARLD turned to Elation Professional’s Proteus Excalibur™ and Proteus Maximus™ as the building blocks of a lighting design for the closing ceremony of the 2023 Dubai World Cup, a Thoroughbred horse race held at Meydan Racecourse each March and the world’s richest horse race.Read More »Proteus Powers Aaron Russ Lighting Design for Dubai World Cup Closing Ceremony

Nicolas Champion Joins SGM Light as Managing Director of North America

Nicolas Champion

SGM Light announces that Nicolas Champion has joined as Managing Director of North America. With over 25 years of experience in both architectural and entertainment lighting, Champion is a trusted and well-known lighting professional. As Managing Director, Champion will work closely with North American key accounts and distribution partners as well as the SGM Light sales and customer support teams to develop and coordinate business in both rental and fixed installation markets.Read More »Nicolas Champion Joins SGM Light as Managing Director of North America

Bandit Lites Brings the Lighting to the 10th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards

The 2023 K-LOVE Fan Awards marked their tenth year with a moving showcase of the biggest names in Christian music, films, sports, books, and more. The fan voted awards were held May 28th at the Grand Ole Opry House and aired on TBN on June 2. Bandit Lites supplied the lighting system where Brandon Lake, for King & Country, Lauren Daigle, and Mercy Me were among the evening’s big winners.Read More »Bandit Lites Brings the Lighting to the 10th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards

Claypaky Fixtures Shine for ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ in Bucharest

Romania’s Bucharest Opera recently staged The Phantom of the Opera, Broadway’s longest-running musical, with a wide array of Claypaky fixtures illuminating the beloved play’s romantic and thrilling scenes. The production at the Bucharest National Opera House ran from March 31 to May 14 with the first performances selling out hours after tickets went on sale. The show’s staff worked with teams from Broadway and London’s West End to ensure a high artistic level was achieved.Read More »Claypaky Fixtures Shine for ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ in Bucharest

PROLIGHTS shines for Kazakh State Theatre

One of the most respected theatres in the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kazakh State Academic Musical Drama Theatre, has upgraded its performance credentials with a new venue and an extensive new lighting rig, including 32 fixtures from Italian manufacturer, PROLIGHTS. The extensive new lighting system was installed as part of a major sound and lighting upgrade, provided by leading entertainment technology consultant, and PROLIGHTS’ partner for Kazakhstan, Samat Show Technic.Read More »PROLIGHTS shines for Kazakh State Theatre

ADJ Celebrates 20 Years in Europe

The ADJ Group of Companies is celebrating the 20th anniversary of ADJ Europe. The company’s European operation began trading in 2002 and has since grown to be a significant player within the region’s professional lighting industry. As part of the festivities – delayed from last year due to uncertainty over the global pandemic – ADJ’s European headquarters in Kerkrade, the Netherlands, was visited last week by dignitaries from the local municipality who were excited to tour the company’s existing facility and hear of plans for a substantial extension that is about to begin construction.Read More »ADJ Celebrates 20 Years in Europe

Ross Learmonth is Wild about Astera

Ross Learmonth, well known as frontman of popular South African rock band Prime Circle, recently delighted fans with his ‘Wild Summer’ solo tour, his first as a solo artist, complete with an exciting brand-new solo album, ‘Carousel.’ Both tour and album campaigns have been a great success and were assisted by some Astera Titan Tube wireless LED lighting products.

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PRO3 Invests in Robe FORTES

PRO3 first invested in Robe moving light products around seven years ago, starting with Pointes, then expanding to MegaPointes and Spiiders. Their most recent purchases are 50 x FORTES, 30 of which have been delivered by Mexican distributor ShowCo, with 20 more on their way.

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LRLR Auction Unique Quilt to Benefit Behind the Scenes

The Long Reach Long Riders hosted an auction to benefit Behind the Scenes at their 20th Anniversary Ride’s celebratory banquet earlier this month. The auction itself was quite special, including only one item, a detailed quilt incorporating t-shirts from every charity ride hosted by the LRLR over their 20-year history. The quilt was created and donated, “a true labor of love” by long time BTS supporters and quilters Shan and Trish Ayers.Read More »LRLR Auction Unique Quilt to Benefit Behind the Scenes

Pete Borchetta Joins InterAmerica Stage as Chief Operating Officer

Pete Borchetta

Pete Borchetta has joined IA Stage as Chief Operating Officer. Mark T. Black, founder and CEO of InterAmerica Stage, said, “It is a testament to our continued growth and expansion over the past 30+ years that someone of Pete’s caliber would consider and accept a position of this importance,” adding, “We are thrilled to welcome him aboard.”Read More »Pete Borchetta Joins InterAmerica Stage as Chief Operating Officer

CrowdLED: From El Salvador’s 2023 Opening Ceremony to an Expanded Presence in the Americas

The opening ceremony of Central American and Caribbean Games 2023, held in the city of San Salvador, have carved out a memorable chapter in the world of international sports. The Estadio Nacional Jorge “El Mágico” Gonzalez served as the canvas for CrowdLED’s vision of immersive engagement and unity, made possible through their innovative LED reusable wristbands.Read More »CrowdLED: From El Salvador’s 2023 Opening Ceremony to an Expanded Presence in the Americas