2022 Grammy-winning Dream Theater worked throughout the pandemic to create their newest album A View from the top of the World. In January 2022 they set off on their world tour named Top of the World Tour. The entire vision was created in their Dream Theater headquarters (DTHQ) in the U.S.Read More »Chroma-Q’s Color Force II 72 Used to Light the Stage for Dream Theater
Lighting Designer Manfred Nikitser recently collaborated with Martin to deliver stunning visuals and immersive lighting displays on Scorpions’ Rock Believer World Tour 2022, utilizing the new Martin MAC Ultra Performance fixtures.Read More »Scorpions Embark on ‘Rock Believer’ World Tour 2022 with Martin Fixtures
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ETC is now accepting applications for the 2023 Fred Foster Student Mentorship Program. Entering its 25th year, this program connects selected students with established industry professionals, ultimately pairing them with mentors who will help guide their transition into the working world. ETC will accept applications to the 2023 program through April 7, 2023. Read More »Applications Open for 2023 ETC Fred Foster Student Mentorship Program
The lighting department of leading Danish rental and technical production specialist, European Touring Productions (ETP), based just outside Copenhagen, has enthusiastically started investing in Astera wireless LED lighting products. The first purchase of 32 Titan Tubes – four sets of 8 – was recommend by project manager John Askwith, who came on board last summer and swiftly made a list of 10 “must have” products to service ETP clients, shows and events, especially in the corporate and television sectors. Needless to say – Titans were on it.Read More »ETP Invests in Astera
TSL Lighting in the UK has expanded their product offerings by adding Elation Professional’s KL Fresnel 6 FC™ to inventory, a high-quality LED Fresnel luminaire that delivers superior white light yet enables full-color functionality as required.Read More »TSL Lighting Adds Elation KL Fresnel™ to Inventory
Blackmagic Design recently announced ATEM Television Studio HD8, a new family of all in one live production switchers that combine broadcast features with extreme portability. These new switchers feature broadcast grade control panels with advanced features such as streaming and recording. There is also an ISO model that can record all video inputs and can connect to up to 8 remote cameras. These new switchers also support live streaming, talkback and optional internal storage.Read More »Blackmagic Design Announces New ATEM Television Studio HD8
LightenUp Inc., a Los Angeles-based lighting company that supplies the full range of lighting equipment and power distribution for all types of events, has added a large complement of Ayrton Zonda 9 FX and Zonda 3 FX fixtures to its inventory. The new luminaires join Ayrton Khamsins, Perseo Profiles, Diablo-S in white and black housings, and MagicDots available for projects and rental. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America.Read More »LightenUp Expands Growing Ayrton Inventory with Zonda 9 FX and Zonda 3 FX Fixtures
The beauty, magic, and history of Mexican Caribbean indigenous cultures blended with superlative dance beats as the rhythm and free spirit of rave sent a rush of positive energy and human experience coursing through the 2023 Zamna Festival in Tulum. The stunning eye-catching jungle venue surrounded by nature reserves and sacred cenotes, provided a perfect setting for this iconic Mecca-of-music event, and into this dreamscape reality stepped Lighting Designer Eran Klein, working with artist Black Coffee on the Island Stage.Read More »Robe Up All Night with Black Coffee at Zamna Festival
It doesn’t matter how experienced you are, sooner or later, you’re going to be in a situation where you find yourself doing something for the first time. Ollie Wilkinson can vouch for that. A lighting designer for over 15 years, Wilkinson has been involved in shows, large and small, in all kinds of theatres, but it wasn’t until this January when working on The Wizard of Oz at the Grand Theatre that he lit a theatrical production with a video wall backdrop.Read More »Ollie Wilkinson Balances Video and Light for ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ with CHAUVET Professional
A.C. Lighting Inc., distributor of world-class lighting and rigging technologies, announces Darrell Barnes’ appointment to Brand Manager for PROLIGHTS. Barnes was a sales team member for seven years, covering the Southwest USA market and has 30+ years of lighting experience and has been integral in the success of many large projects within his region including the BOK Center in Tulsa, Discovery Church, and many more.Read More »Darrell Barnes Appointed as Brand Manager Developing the PROLIGHTS Brand for A.C. Lighting Inc.
A.C. ProMedia, distributor of state-of-the-art products and solutions aimed at the commercial and pro-AV installation markets, announces its partnership with CAYMON as the exclusive North American distributor. CAYMON manufactures professional installation rack equipment, CASY Modular Solutions, and accessories. A.C. ProMedia will be managing the sales, distribution, and service of the CAYMON product line in North America from their offices in Toronto.Read More »CAYMON Professional Racking Equipment Now Available in North America