Introducing the PRG GroundControl Multi
The PRG’s GroundControl® Multi, the newest addition to the award-winning GroundControl® Followspot System is designed for flexibility, efficiency and precision. GroundControl® Multi transforms any moving light—spot, beam, or wash—into a followspot, enabling seamless coordination of up to 100 fixtures from a single GroundControl® Controller, and it integrates with a wide range of fixtures, not just PRG lights.
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In Memoriam: Richard “Rich” Barrett/Quinn, Lighting Designer, 58
PLSN is saddened to learn of the passing of Lighting Designer/Programmer Richard “Rich” Barrett/Quinn, who lost his battle with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) on March 9, 2025 in Houston, TX. He was a long time Lighting Designer with Deep South Productions out of Sulphur, LA.
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SGM Names Tim Guion as Head of Sales – Americas
SGM Lighting announces the appointment of Tim Guion as Head of Sales – Americas. With 30 years of experience within the lighting industry, Guion brings a wealth of expertise and a deep understanding of the industry. His leadership will be instrumental in driving SGM’s growth across the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
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Underwater DP Ian Seabrook Lights ‘Last Breath’ with Astera
Canadian/British Director of Photography, Ian Seabrook is one of the best when it comes to underwater cinematography. With a wide range of credits, Seabrook is at the forefront of his field. For both underwater and surface-based narrative work he relies on Astera, for safe, instantly controllable results.
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LD Systems Thrills San Antonio Rodeo Fans with CHAUVET
David Jackson of LD Systems and his crew fully supported the three-week event with a rig full of CHAUVET fixtures. Every day, they set up and closed down a 40′ wide by 34′ deep-deep stage during the rodeo, while also accommodating floor packages for its star entertainers.
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ADJ Chosen Exclusively To Illuminate Malta’s Hive Nightclub
A lighting rig comprised of 92 ADJ fixtures has been installed by FutureTech Pro at Hive nightclub on the Mediterranean island of Malta. A combination of moving heads, static pars, LED strobes and UV cannons provide a versatile and effective lighting system for the venue, which is capable of delivering a totally immersive experience.
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In Memoriam: Rachelle Curran, 50
Ultratec Special Effects announced the passing of Rachelle Ann Aline Curran (formerly Robson) on March 4, 2025 after a long illness. A Memorial Service for Rachelle Curran was held at San Sebastian’s Catholic Church in St. Augustine, FL on Saturday, March 8, 2025
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Schaffelaar Theatre PAINTES the Town
Schaffelaar Theatre in Barneveld, The Netherlands recently made a serious investment in Robe moving lights. The purchase, delivered by Robe’s Benelux distributor Controllux, included the first PAINTES to be installed in a theater in the Netherlands.
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New Counterweight Rigging Technology from ETC
New from ETC, Prodigy Balance rigging is a revolutionary approach to traditional counterweight systems that brings safety and accessibility to what had been a dangerous part of working backstage. Through innovative engineering, ETC has improved century-old technology and made it possible for students and staff alike to be a part of their rigging systems.
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Foo Fighters Ignite ‘Everything or Nothing At All Tour’ With Martin Lighting
To provide a scalable, and versatile lighting rig that could accommodate multiple types of venues throughout the summer leg of Foo Fighters’ ‘Everything or Nothing At All’ Tour, Lighting Designer Dan Hadley implemented an adaptable and impactful rig featuring the revolutionary Martin MAC One fixture.
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Hippotizer Drives Epson EcoSphere
Green Hippo’s Hippotizer media servers were the choice yet again this year for a magical projection installation on the Epson stand at ISE 2025. The project rigged a 2.2-metre mirrored globe, onto which AI-generated bright, floral and kaleidoscopic content was projected via three 4K, 20,000 lumen Epson EB-PQ2220B Projectors.
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