Precise Corporate Staging Revs Up for Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
PHOENIX – Precise Corporate Staging (PCS) of Phoenix has been awarded the bid to serve as the primary supplier of sound reinforcement and lighting system for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The event typically attracts more than half a million attendees. Since 1938, Sturgis, South Dakota has been home to one of the most famous – and infamous – motorcycle rallies in the nation; however, over the last few decades, it’s been increasingly known for its live music.
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Cooper Controls Release Version 7.0 ZerOS Software
CWMBRAN, United Kingdom—Cooper Controls has announced the launch of Version 7.0 ZerOS software for the Zero 88 Leap Frog 48, Leap Frog 96, Frog 2 and ORB Series consoles.
Read More »NEC Video Wall Gives The Fabulous Palm Spring Follies A Little Extra Kick
PALM SPRINGS, CA— As a vaudeville-styled musical revue reminiscent of classic Las Vegas showrooms, The Fabulous Palm Spring Follies had always relied upon true-to-the-era curtains and static billboards that could be rolled on and off stage.
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Mega Systems, Church Audio Video and ProAudio.com Plan Open House for July 21
EULESS, TX — An open house featuring lighting and AV gear is planned for Thursday, July 21, from noon to 5 pm, at First United Methodist Church, 106 North Main Street, Euless, TX 76040. The event, which features a class on Enlighten lighting control software at 2 pm, is sponsored by Mega Systems, Church Audio Video and ProAudio.com, and will feature Mega-Lite and PR Lighting fixtures.
Read More »Performance Floor Shock Absorption Standard in Public Review for Reaffirmation
NEW YORK — The Floors Working Group, part of PLASA’s Technical Standards Program, has announced that it is in the process of considering reaffirming ANSI E1.26 – 2006, Entertainment Technology – Recommended testing methods and values for shock absorption of floors used in live performance venues.
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Rosco Launches “Share the Work – And Get the Swag” Program
STAMFORD, CT — Rosco is offering lighting designers swag for showing off their good work. LDs who submit a pic to to the Rosco website, along with a couple sentences describing which Roscolux/Supergel they used and their design directive, will receive a special Rosco mug printed with a Roscolux color, including the SED curve. It’s not a contest — anyone who submits a photo and an explanation will receive a mug.
Read More »Asian Winter Games Ceremonies Rely on W-DMX
ASTANA and ALMATY, Kazakhstan – Wireless Solution Sweden AB and Kvant Ltd. of Bratislava, Slovakia played a key role in producting the opening ceremonies of the 7th Asian Winter Games at Astana Arena from Jan. 30-Feb. 6, 2011. This was the first time that Kazakhstan hosted such a large event since its independence from the Soviet Union. The event hosted 26 nations that competed in 69 events in 11 sports.
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