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LMG Acquires Silicon Valley-based Firm AV-integrators

ORLANDO –  LMG, an ETP company, announced today its acquisition of AV- integrators, an audiovisual and broadcast video integration company based out of Silicon Valley. “We’ve been serving clients in Silicon Valley with our own distinct style of high-touch support and responsiveness for more than a decade,” says Brian Owens, President of AV-integrators. “Now, with LMG’s increased support and expansive resources, we are extremely excited that we’ll be able to take things to an entirely new level.”

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NEC PH2601QL and PH3501QL Laser Projectors

NEC Display Solutions of America launched two new projector models, the 30,000 Center (26,000 ANSI) lumen PH2601QL and the 40,000 Center (35,000 ANSI) lumen PH3501QL (pictured here). Along with native 4K resolution, these projectors both feature RB laser light sources, high levels of protection from dust, and levels of brightness that make them suited for use in challenging venues with ambient light. Specs include 4096 x 2160 native 4K resolution, true 4:4:4 4K signal support and a complete panel for digital inputs, including HDMI (V2.0), DisplayPort with HDCP (V.1.4), HDBaseT with HDCP (V1.4/2.2), Quad 3G-SKI and an OPS slot. They are designed to be used for projection screens ranging from 50 to 500 inches (1.27 to 12.7 meters).

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Prolyte's Ruud de Deugd, pictured here leading a hands-on training session, will lead the EPIC panel discussion.

Prolyte Group to Lead Discussion Panel at EPIC Conference in the Netherlands

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands – Prolyte Group is organizing a panel discussion at the EPIC conference (European Production & Innovation Conference), part of the Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) festival and conference set for Jan. 17-20 in Groningen, the Netherlands. Chaired by Prolyte’s Ruud de Deugd, the panel also includes representatives from Stageco NL, Unlimited Productions, Gigant and Layher NL.

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4Wall provided gear for Oculus Connect

Seeing Eye Lighting Design Turns to 4Wall to Light 4th Annual Oculus Connect

SAN JOSE, CA – Oculus Connect (OC4) brings together VR creators, developers, and pioneers under one roof for a 2-day conference where attendees explore new VR applications and technology. Event Producer FNTECH chose Seeing Eye Lighting Design and Principal Lighting Designer Paul Efron to light the 4th annual event utilizing gear from 4Wall Entertainment.

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3 Doors Down Lit with Chauvet Professional Fixtures at Bob’s Biker Bash Fundraising Concert

PHOENIX – For 3 Doors Down, the headlining act for the sixth annual Bob’s Biker Bash fundraising concert held at Phoenix Children’s Hospital on Nov. 4, LD John Garberson and Creative BackStage put together a lighting rig that included 15 Maverick MK2 Spots, 25 Rogue R2 Washes and four Strike 4 fixtures from Chauvet Professional.

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For Andrew Peterson’s Christmas Show at the Ryman Auditorium, LD Winn Elliott Turns to Bandit Lites

NASHVILLE – Andrew Peterson’s 18th annual “Behold The Lamb Of God” tour included a performance at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Dec. 11 that was also seen via live stream at Lipscomb University’s Shamblin Theatre. LD Winn Elliott, who has been supporting Andrew Peterson’s shows for more than a decade, relied on a Bandit Lites-supplied rig that included Vari-Lite VL500 Washes, Martin MAC Viper Spots, Martin MAC Aura Washes and in-line 4-lights.

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OK Go, The Yamaha All-Star Concert on the Grand 2018 and Andy Grammer Set to Perform at The NAMM Show

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CARLSBAD, Calif.– With only 22 days until the start of The 2018 NAMM Show, The NAMM Campus is set to come alive with a variety of Bands@NAMM performers, and at night, showcasing talent from the likes of groundbreaking multimedia artists, legendary performers and a multi-platinum pop singer-songwriter on The NAMM Yamaha Grand Plaza Stage. On Thursday, The NAMM Foundation Celebration of Music Education will celebrate the advocacy and dedication of NAMM members with a performance from indie/pop rockers, OK Go.

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Michael Feldmann Turns Full Circle As He Rejoins GLP

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SAN FERNANDO, CA – It was at Showtech in Berlin that Michael Feldmann and GLP founder and CEO Udo Künzler met for the first time. GLP had previously caused a stir in the industry with the now legendary Patendlight and YPOC series and as a student Michael was looking for an internship as part of his lighting technology studies. “Here, the door to the event industry opened up for me and fulfilled a long-awaited dream to work for a renowned moving head manufacturer,” he said. “Udo then offered me the opportunity to take care of  production as a German engineer in China, which I gratefully accepted.”

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Quixote Studios Increases its Inventory of AC Power Distribution Products

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LOS ANGELES – Quixote Studios, which The Los Angeles Times calls “the entertainment industry’s premier studio and equipment rental company,” has made a large purchase of products manufactured by AC Power Distribution, Inc.  AC Power, which makes UL Listed portable power distribution equipment for film/video, touring and exterior event venues, was recently acquired by ACT Lighting, Inc.

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CHAUVET Professional Maverick Creates Memorable Looks at Green Love Festival

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NOVI SAD, Serbia – Perched along the banks of the Danube river some 60 miles from the hustle and bustle of capital Belgrade, the city of Novi Sad has been traditionally renowned for its relaxed and welcoming character. In recent years, however, the local character of Novi Sad has expanded by a collection of locally hosted, but internationally renowned music festivals, including the infamous “Exit” and the Novi Sad jazz festival.

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Philips Lighting’s VL6000 Beams Cut Through Rock For The Scorpions

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WORLD – – Philips Lighting (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, today announced that its unique stage lighting fixture, the Philips VL6000 Beam, is delivering a powerful impact for the Crazy World concert tour by German heavy metal band, The Scorpions.The power and quality of the output from the 36 Philips VL6000 Beams solves several challenges for The Scorpions’ lighting designer, Manfred Nikitser. His lighting fixtures need to provide enough punch to cut through the light from the LED screens on the stage, and be strong enough to deal with long throw distances, as the lighting trusses are trimmed at between 10m and 14m above the stage. 

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Heroes Not Hard To Find in Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS – AV Vegas provided sound, lighting & backline for the “Next From Nashville” stage at the Route 91 festival. Our stage finished an hour before the festival ended on Oct 1 and our crew was busy striking our gear when the shooting began. Two trucks had already been loaded and the lighting was mostly packed and riggers were taking motors down when concert goers began running towards our stage to get away from the shooting. Everyone has seen the story on TV. It was awful and I won’t recap it here.

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