Vincent Lighting Systems (VLS) and Canterbury Capital LLC are proud to announce that John Petrafesa has been appointed as the new President of VLS and accompanying brands, Production Advantage powered by VLS and Platinum TDM.Read More »VLS Welcomes John Petrafesa as President
The fifth annual Black Joy Parade drew crowds to a four-block section that was closed to car traffic in downtown Oakland, CA on Feb. 27. The roster of performers included headliner Ashanti. Islay Events provided Elation, ADJ and Global Truss products for the Main Stage and Diaspora Community Stage.
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On March 24th, 2022 Absen held it’s Spring Event 2022, entitled Insights into the Future. Absen’s online spring event, showed the latest innovative LED product, virtual production LED solution, LED home theater solution, and shared the development trends for Pro AV. Here is a video replay of this Absen Spring Event in case you missed it or would like to rewatch it:
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Happily, as has so often been the case in society, inclusiveness and understanding seem to grow stronger with the passage of time. Such evolution can be seen in the story of British Sign Language (BSL). Arising in the 18th century, this language of handshape, orientation, movement, and non-manual features, (facial expressions) was frowned upon for centuries by an educational establishment that refused to teach it in school, believing that the deaf should learn to read lips instead.Read More »Pytch Creates Upbeat Setting for Groundbreaking Sign 2 Win Game Show with Chauvet Professional
In New Orleans, a city renowned for its iconic neighborhoods and distinctive architecture, The Bollinger Canopy of Peace quickly established itself as a must-see landmark… Read More »Ilumipod LL from Iluminarc Lights the National World War II Museum’s Bollinger Canopy of Peace
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Lighting Designer/Director Brian Jenkins of Flicker Designs, who has worked with Maroon 5 for nine years, specified two of MDG’s award-winning, dual haze and fog… Read More »MDG’s theONE for Maroon 5 on Outdoor Amphitheater Tour
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The American Theater Wing is still accepting applications for the Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Training Scholarships. The training opportunities, which are aimed at middle and high school students (grades 6-11) cover a range of behind-the-scenes disciplines including stage management, lighting design, arts administration, and playwrighting to name a few, in addition to actors/performers. The deadline is Thursday, March 31st at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Read More »Applications for The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Due by March 31, 2022
The highly sensitive and lyrically complex songs of Laura Marling, performing solo on a plaintive acoustic guitar, brings with it demands for a special kind… Read More »Laura Marling Tells Her Story with GLP X4 Bar 20s
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Chauvet named Antonio Parise EMEA Business Development Manager. Based in Rimini, Italy, Parise will be responsible for Chauvet’s family of Chauvet Professional, Chauvet DJ, and Iluminarc brands. Before joining Chauvet, Parise worked for Music & Lights SRL, D.T.S. Illuminazione SRL, and SGM.
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The Halberg Awards is the most prestigious event in New Zealand that celebrates the country’s sporting excellence. The 2022 extravaganza was staged at the Spark Arena in Auckland, this time with a reduced live audience of 100 seated guests (usually 1,000), a measure applied late-on as the country went to a Covid ‘red alert’ level. It was broadcast live on Sky TV.Read More »Robe ESPRITES Help Create a Big Picture for 2022 Halberg Awards
Ayrton is excited to present the first long throw IP65-rated fixture in its 9 Series, Domino LT, the first all-terrain LED luminaire in Ayrton’s ‘LT’ (Long Throw) range. Designed for intensive outdoor use in long-distance applications that require high precision, Domino LT can cope with the most extreme conditions, and is able to acclimatize to all types of environments and endure rapid climate change. It combines the minimalist design of Domino Profile with the color mixing capabilities of Huracán Profile and the IP65 weatherproofing of Perseo. Here is an introductory video from Ayrton:
ADJ has expanded its portfolio of professional stage lighting fixtures with the addition of the new Encore FR Pro Color Fresnel. Combining motorized focus with a potent LED light engine that offers enhanced color mixing potential and a high CRI, it is a versatile Fresnel fixture designed to illuminate all kinds of stages, including those found in theatres, houses of worship, and concert venues. Here’s an overview video on the features of the Encore FR Color Pro from ADJ: