ATLANTA – Early in his career, Zach Scott found part-time work supplying small-scale audio and lighting packages to a local video gaming venue in… Read More »Zach Scott Powers Hi-Rez Competition at Atlanta DreamHack with MagicQ MQ500 Stadium
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BIRMINGHAM, U.K. – British alt-rock band Nothing but Thieves followed a tour of the U.S. in September and October with more shows in the U.K. in November, supporting their fifth EP, “What Did You Think When You Made Me This Way?” which was released in October 2018. LD Steve Bewley used Claypaky Mythos 2 fixtures from LCR for the U.K. shows.
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ANAHEIM, CA – If your New Year’s Resolution is to reserve one of the rooms set aside for Parnelli Awards attendees at the Hyatt Regency Orange County resort hotel “one of these days,” the clock is ticking and time is running out. But you can resolve to avoid the last-minute crunch to reserve a seat or table at the Parnelli Awards ceremony itself. The event will take place at the Anaheim Hilton on Friday, Jan. 25.
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CHICAGO – Polar Express train rides, licensed and produced by Rail Events Productions since 2007, invite families aboard real trains around the country for an hour-long Christmas treat. The rides come complete with music and imagery inspired by the children’s holiday story, first published in 1985, and the 2004 movie. PLSN’s Kevin Mitchell discussed the multi-faceted challenges of lighting this holiday experience with LD Guy Rhodes.
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LAS VEGAS – Central Live began as the worship band at Central Church, one of the largest churches in the U.S., based in the Las Vegas area. For one night each year, Central Church reaches out with an off-site worship experience that’s more like a celebratory concert than a formal church service. This year’s event, staged with a lighting assist from 4Wall at the Park Theater on the Las Vegas Strip, also launched Uncaged, the latest inspirational book from Central Church lead pastor Jud Wilhite.
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MANCHESTER, NH – Events United, Tim Messina and Jon Martell helped transform Southern New Hampshire University’s arena on Dec. 20 with Manchester Christian Church’s annual “Christmas at the Arena” spectacle. The free event once again drew more than 6,000. The design team got a visual assist from Chauvet Professional Maverick, Rogue, Epix and Strike fixtures, as well as PVP X6IP LED video panels.
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German electro duo 2raumwohnung performs at the Freilichtbühne in Zinnowitz using CHAUVET Professional Maverick and Rogue fixtures
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TANJUNG LESUNG BEACH, Indonesia – Members of the Jakarta-based band Seventeen, crew members and attendees at a private concert are among those killed and injured… Read More »Band Members, Crew and Concert Attendees Among the Dead and Missing in Indonesian Tsunami’s Aftermath
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HELSINKI, Finland – Sci-Fi rockers Starset, based in Columbus, OH, followed up a series of U.S. shows in early 2018 with a European tour late in the year. LD Rodger Pugh of Dveus Designs used Chauvet Professional fixtures and atmospherics including Vesuvio II RGBA+UV and COLORado Batten 72 fixtures to create the other-worldly looks for the band and its fans.
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CHICAGO – City Theatrical products are currently being used for holiday performances and installations including The Polar Express Train Ride in Chicago, where SHoW DMX SHoW Baby 6 units are entrusted for transmitting 760 DMX channels of control to light a moving train and the platform it pulls into. The company also noted that its products are playing a key role in holiday visuals at St Michael’s Parish Church of Edinburgh, Scotland.
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UK – The Human League completed their 2018 UK and European tour with another fabulously elegant and eye-catching production and lighting design to match… Read More »Dares to Light the Human League
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LAS VEGAS – It’s the most wonderful time of the year, a time to celebrate not just “getting,” but the rewards of giving as well. And the organizers of the upcoming Parnelli Awards are especially grateful for the returning and new sponsors of the 18th ceremony, set for the Hilton Anaheim on Jan. 25, 2019.
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