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Robert Juliat Appoints PSI Production as New Exclusive Distributor for Ireland and Northern Ireland

RJ Sales Director Claus Spreyer (center) with PSI Production MD Brian Reilly (right) and David McKeown (left)

Robert Juliat announces the appointment of PSI Production as its new exclusive distributor for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, with effect from April 2023. PSI Production was established in 1996 to provide high-quality technical solutions to the corporate, arts and entertainment industry.Read More »Robert Juliat Appoints PSI Production as New Exclusive Distributor for Ireland and Northern Ireland

Ayrton Provides the Magic for PepsiCo in Barcelona

We all need a bit of magic in our lives, and Lighting Designer and Technical Director of PepsiCo Worldwide Events, Steve Nield, brought plenty of magic to the Ballroom of The Hotel Sofia in Barcelona for the PepsiCo International Franchise Forum. He chose 112 Ayrton MagicPanel R fixtures to introduce an exciting, colorful and versatile element to the backdrop for the evening’s presentations that took place in front of an audience of 400 people. The MagicPanel Rs were rigged in a side orientation, in clusters of 14 units – 2 wide and 7 high – filling the space between large LED screens which formed the backdrop for this 40m x 21m ballroom.Read More »Ayrton Provides the Magic for PepsiCo in Barcelona

Vari-Lite VL2600 Fixtures Unleash Intense Colors for ‘Sweeney Todd’

Austin Opera’s world-class Long Center presented a production of the classic Sweeney Todd this spring, with a series of lighting states created by LD James Sale using Vari-Lite VL2600 Wash luminaires from Signify. “I wanted to put Sweeney Todd in the audience’s faces which to me meant he needed to be bright,” says Sale, who has designed the lighting for shows at the innovative Long Center for more than a decade. “The VL2600s were very bright, which was a big plus. The color rendition and continuity from fixture to fixture was terrific and they moved very smoothly.”Read More »Vari-Lite VL2600 Fixtures Unleash Intense Colors for ‘Sweeney Todd’

Claypaky Xtylos Light Up Silicon Valley for a Futuristic, Cyber-Style Invitational Rave

Claypaky demonstrated the engineering of its Xtylos laser-source lighting fixtures at a dynamic invitational event held by another engineering innovator in Silicon Valley. Bicoastal Studio RRD used a large complement of Claypaky Xtylos provided by Christie Lites to transform an empty office building into a spectacular futuristic, cyber-style rave to mark the announcement that Tesla Motors will base its global engineering and AI headquarters at the former Hewlett Packard Enterprise campus in Palo Alto, CA. Cutting-edge lighting fixtures, such as Xtylos, Minuit Une lasers, and other units, crafted a remarkable, out-of-this-world rave atmosphere for invited guests celebrating the headline-making news.Read More »Claypaky Xtylos Light Up Silicon Valley for a Futuristic, Cyber-Style Invitational Rave

Astera Enjoys Busy & Successful Prolight + Sound Expo

Wireless LED lighting specialist Astera enjoyed a busy and successful 2023 Prolight + Sound expo over four days at the Frankfurt Messe, complete with a brand-new booth design and lighting concept that highlighted their current range of handy and ingenious ‘must-have’ lighting solutions for live events and broadcast applications. Astera’s Sales & Marketing Director Sebastian Bückle and the team were energized to be back at the show and prominent in Hall 12.1 at this major European entertainment industry hub… where they enjoyed the buzz of an international audience visiting from all over Europe and much further afield.Read More »Astera Enjoys Busy & Successful Prolight + Sound Expo

Using Lighting to Create Movement for ‘The Coast Starlight’

PLSN spoke with Lighting Designer and Educator Lap Chi Chu about working on two shows at Lincoln Center simultaneously; “Camelot” and “The Coast Starlight.” Both shows rely heavily on the lighting to help audiences understand the context of the scenes. Here the designer talks about his approach using Astera tubes within a lightbox onstage for “The Coast Starlight.”

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Cameo Illuminates the Coronation Concert for King Charles III at Windsor Castle

The Coronation Concert on May 7, 2023 in Windsor, England. The Windsor Castle Concert is part of the celebrations of the Coronation of Charles III. (Photo by Yui Mok – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

May 6th, the world turned its eyes to Westminster Abbey. The coronation of King Charles III was held here in front of 2,300 invited guests. One day later, more than 20,000 visitors attended another Royal highlight: in front of the magnificent scenery of Windsor Castle, the official Coronation Concert took place with live performances by global stars such as Katy Perry, Take That, and Lionel Richie as well as an emotional speech by Prince William. To light up this unique event, which was produced and broadcast live by the BBC, lighting designer Nigel Catmur relied on more than 500 Cameo lights.Read More »Cameo Illuminates the Coronation Concert for King Charles III at Windsor Castle

Obsidian Offers Smart NETRON RP2™ Power Relay for Increased System Protection

Obsidian Control Systems offers the NETRON RP2™, an intelligent 2-way DMX power relay that serves as a protective device for lighting fixtures. The RP2 helps to increase efficiency by reducing power consumption, protecting sensitive equipment and prolonging the longevity of lighting systems. The unit is available and shipping from June 2023.Read More »Obsidian Offers Smart NETRON RP2™ Power Relay for Increased System Protection

City Theatrical Launches Two Standard Top Hats for High End Systems Halcyon Fixtures

City Theatrical now offers two standard Top Hats as beam control accessories designed to fit ETC High End Systems Halcyon Gold and Titanium lighting fixtures. These Top Hats were developed based on City Theatrical’s understanding of the unique accessory needs of lighting professionals, and the high demand for this moving light fixture in the market. Each new Top Hat for High End Systems Halcyon is a beam control product that offers control of stray beams and light spill.Read More »City Theatrical Launches Two Standard Top Hats for High End Systems Halcyon Fixtures

Seth Bernstein Creates Unique Looks for Mugler/H&M Show With 4Wall and CHAUVET Professional

High fashion is constantly changing, evolving, and pushing boundaries in new directions. Now fashion runway shows are following the same bold, adventurous course, integrating headliner acts and outside-the-box design concepts into their overall presentations. This was clearly and dramatically evident in the breakthrough event fashion design house Mugler and global retailer H&M held at Manhattan’s Park Avenue Armory earlier this spring to introduce their collaboration, which will drop on May 11.Read More »Seth Bernstein Creates Unique Looks for Mugler/H&M Show With 4Wall and CHAUVET Professional

LightParts Welcomes Ryan Wichterich

Ryan Wichterich of LightParts

LightParts Inc., the parts and repair source for entertainment lighting, welcomes Ryan Wichterich to the team. Wichterich’s role at LightParts is Repair Technician and IT Support. Wichterich holds a BFA in Lighting Design and Production from CalArts, and is experienced with fixtures, controls, programming, power distribution, and networking for both live events and installations.Read More »LightParts Welcomes Ryan Wichterich

ADJ Lights Country Music Star Easton Corbin for Open Air Concert in Yucaipa, CA

An ADJ heavy lighting rig incorporating Focus Profile moving head and Jolt Panel FX static LED luminaires, amongst other fixtures, was used to illuminate a recent sold-out concert by Easton Corbin at Yucaipa Performing Arts Center in California. Lighting Designer Tommy Frisch utilized the ADJ fixtures both to light Easton and his band as well as to fill the stage with vibrant color, movement, and pattern projections, creating a wide variety of looks for a performance that included a mixture of big hits and brand-new music.Read More »ADJ Lights Country Music Star Easton Corbin for Open Air Concert in Yucaipa, CA