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LD Tobias Schwietz Takes GLP impression X4 Bar 20 on Alice Merton’s European Tour

Photo Credit: Unlost Films

In mid-2022, pop musician Alice Merton released her second studio album, S.I.D.E.S. After a few dates in the U.S., she began her European tour in mid-July to promote the new work live. LD Tobias Schwietz took 12 GLP impression X4 Bar 20 with him on the trip.Read More »LD Tobias Schwietz Takes GLP impression X4 Bar 20 on Alice Merton’s European Tour

Glenn Ottenbacher Accents Aesthetics at Pabst Theatre with CHAUVET Professional

Some venues just lend themselves to creating evocative looks on stage, believes Glenn Ottenbacher. That’s one reason why the lighting designer from A.G. Entertainment USA was only too happy to take on the project of lighting a shared headline show at The Pabst Theatre in Milwaukee, WI recently.Read More »Glenn Ottenbacher Accents Aesthetics at Pabst Theatre with CHAUVET Professional

In Memoriam: James Moody, Designer, Author, Teacher, Mentor, 80

Designer James L. Moody died on Monday, February 20, 2023, at the age of 80. Lighting Designer for theater, concerts, and television as well as professor, lecturer, author, and mentor, Moody had an amazing and varied career.

We send our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues on his passing. His daughter Kimberly posted on Facebook, saying “For friends and family who knew him and would like to celebrate his life there will be two ceremonies, one at his Buddhist temple in Los Angeles and the other with the United States Coast Guard in Oxnard.” PLSN will share those details when we get them.Read More »In Memoriam: James Moody, Designer, Author, Teacher, Mentor, 80

First Presbyterian Church of Leesburg, FL Upgrades Lighting with Lime-Infused LED Fixtures

Specialist pro audio, video, and lighting supplier to the church market, Firelight Media and Integration, has designed and installed a completely new lighting system for First Presbyterian Church in Leesburg, FL. Utilizing ADJ fixtures exclusively, the new setup is both economical and versatile thanks to the use of lime-infused LED color mixing Fresnel, ellipsoidal, and house lighting wash fixtures. Offering high CRIs and exceptional color mixing, these fixtures ensure that everyone on stage is clearly illuminated, both for the congregation in the pews and those watching online, as well as providing the flexibility to inject color anywhere in the building at any time it is required.Read More »First Presbyterian Church of Leesburg, FL Upgrades Lighting with Lime-Infused LED Fixtures

LD Bruno Poet Revisits Elation Proteus™ for UAE’s 51st National Day Celebration

Over 400 of Elation Professional’s all-weather Proteus lights were used by Lighting Designer Bruno Poet on the UAE’s 51st National Day celebration, a dazzling showcase of the nation’s past, present and future that took place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center in December.Read More »LD Bruno Poet Revisits Elation Proteus™ for UAE’s 51st National Day Celebration

‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ Rings in 2023 with Help from Martin Lighting Solutions

‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ with Ryan Seacrest 2023 at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images)

 

To ensure enchanting and dynamic visuals for the 2023 broadcast of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, Lighting Designer Lee Rose, with supplier PRG, selected and deployed a comprehensive range of Martin lighting solutions.Read More »‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ Rings in 2023 with Help from Martin Lighting Solutions

The LRLR Raffle and Behind the Scenes’ Mental Health Initiative at USITT

The Long Reach Long Riders and Behind the Scenes will host their annual fundraising raffle at the USITT Conference March 16-18 in St. Louis, MO. This year’s raffle will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Long Reach Long Riders annual charity motorcycle ride. The Riders, who have raised over $1,000,000 for charity in their years of touring, will be riding June 3-9 in sunny Southern California.Read More »The LRLR Raffle and Behind the Scenes’ Mental Health Initiative at USITT

András Praksch and CHAUVET Professional Help Republic Celebrate Boros:60 in Budapest

The worst band in Hungry! The popular quintet, Republic, has, on occasion, introduced themselves as such, tongue planted firmly in cheek. Of course, anyone familiar with this legendary group knows that this sort of ironic, self-deprecating humor, is in keeping with the freewheeling, let’s-not-take-things-(or ourselves)-too seriously attitude that has marked their stellar career.Read More »András Praksch and CHAUVET Professional Help Republic Celebrate Boros:60 in Budapest