LOS ANGELES — Epic Production Technologies named Thomas Folsom to its sales and integration team. Ted Doumazios, a longtime associate of Folsom, also joins Folsom and the Epic team. Folsom has two decades of experience in the professional lighting industry, including two years as head of the Strand Lighting division of Philips Electronics Group and six years as president of Electronics Diversified.
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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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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.
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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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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 »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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