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Maren Morris Lights Up the Woods with Bandit Lites

Country super star Maren Morris is out on her 2022 Humble Quest Tour with a lighting package provided by Bandit Lites. The 45-date production, named for her most recent album Humble Quest, launched March 8 and continues all the way through Dec. 2. Joining Morris on the tour are supporting acts, Brent Cobb, Ruston Kelly, Joy Oladokun, Natalie Hemby, Lone Bellow, and Brittney Spencer on select dates.Read More »Maren Morris Lights Up the Woods with Bandit Lites

New Innovations, New Opportunities Await at Elation Booth #1142 at LDI

Elation is grateful for the efforts of all those who have made the return of live events possible, and we are excited to be returning to the LDI show to do what we enjoy best—working face to face with industry professionals to successfully realize their lighting projects. We look forward to connecting November 18-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and invite new and existing customers alike to join the Elation team at LDI Booth #1142 for a chat and a look at our newest, premiere product launches.Read More »New Innovations, New Opportunities Await at Elation Booth #1142 at LDI

Christie Lites Launches Berlin Shop to Bolster Central European Operations

Stage lighting and rigging specialist Christie Lites has opened a Berlin base to strengthen its Central Europe operations. Located in the north of the city, Christie Lites’s Berlin shop, which is already fully operational, offers valuable local industry expertise and a diverse and well-serviced inventory to the company’s existing network across the USA, Canada, and the UK.Read More »Christie Lites Launches Berlin Shop to Bolster Central European Operations

Lighting Designer Don Holder to be Honored with the Claypaky-Sponsored Paky Award

Lighting Designer Don Holder

The seventh Paky Award will be presented to Tony Award-winning Lighting Designer Don Holder by Claypaky CEO Marcus Graser at LDI 2022 on Saturday, November 19 in Las Vegas. Sponsored by Claypaky, the award honors an individual who has made a major contribution to the lighting industry, in terms of design or technology.Read More »Lighting Designer Don Holder to be Honored with the Claypaky-Sponsored Paky Award

ESA: Weather Planning for Mass Gatherings Workshop, Jan. 4-5, 2023 in Austin, TX

From Woodstock to Indiana, from wind to lightning to extreme heat, severe weather is one of the most common and potentially dangerous hazards affecting outdoor events. Conscientious event professionals are expected to include comprehensive weather planning as part of their overall event management plan.

The Event Safety Alliance (ESA)’s Weather Planning for Mass Gatherings Workshop (formerly the “Severe Weather Summit”) is a practical workshop that joins meteorological science and event operations to help event and venue professionals address increasingly volatile weather conditions. This year’s program is delivered in partnership with DTN and the University of Texas at Austin on January 4-5, 2023. Read More »ESA: Weather Planning for Mass Gatherings Workshop, Jan. 4-5, 2023 in Austin, TX

Ming’s Clambake, 2022: A Remembrance and Celebration of Ming Cho Lee

On October 24th, 2022, the Lee clan gathered with hundreds of his extended family of friends, colleagues, and students, as well as members of the theater community (both in person and virtually) to celebrate the life and work of Ming Cho Lee. They shared memories, told tall tales, and reflected on Ming’s life in the theater, in the classroom, and in the studio. The event was held at the Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. Here is a video replay of the full event:

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Tal Rosner Ltd. Creates Dynamic Video Content for Opening and Closing Ceremonies at the 2022 Commonwealth Games

A scene from the Opening Ceremonies of the XXII Commonwealth Games, or Birmingham 2022

Although London-based Tal Rosner has worked with the New York Philharmonic, the Rolling Stones, and Louis Vuitton, nothing could really prepare the BAFTA Award-winning artist and creative director for creating the video content for the XXII Commonwealth Games, or Birmingham 2022, the international multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth of Nations.Read More »Tal Rosner Ltd. Creates Dynamic Video Content for Opening and Closing Ceremonies at the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Robe Goes Wild at the Zioux

Located in the heart of trendy Sandton, Johannesburg, Zioux is a fusion of cool, classic, and contemporary, a carefully curated cocktail of food, drinks, and music with a funky lounge vibe and unique interior design inspired by some of the magnificent animals, attributes, and energy that make Africa amazing. Zioux manager Dino Constantinou is into technology and knew lighting would be integral to creating the right ambience in the restaurant. He was delighted when DWR specified 18 Robe moving lights – 12 LEDBeam 150s and 6 SPOTEs fitted with wide angle lenses – to help make the atmosphere extra special.Read More »Robe Goes Wild at the Zioux

Verge Aero Dazzles at Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta

Verge Aero’s drone technology in action at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

A festival celebrating the earliest form of aviation was complemented by the very latest in aviation technology, when drone show specialist Verge Aero flew a series of spectacular light shows for the 50th anniversary Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (AIBF) in New Mexico.Read More »Verge Aero Dazzles at Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta