Southern California Wildfires Statement and Relief Fund From NAMM
NAMM is closely monitoring the wildfires in Los Angeles and their devastating impact on local communities. The NAMM Foundation has created The 2025 LA Wildfires Relief Fund, committing $50,000 and they are accepting additional contributions. "The NAMM Show has been in Anaheim for 49 years; the LA community is our home and our family,” said NAMM President & CEO, John Mlynczak. “NAMM is committed to supporting the relief and recovery for our members and the music makers they serve.”
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Join Us for the ProProduction Sessions at NAMM
The ProProduction Sessions presented by PLSN & FOH, free to NAMM attendees, offer a 'not to be missed' opportunity to gain insightful knowledge from leading Live Event music industry professionals. This year's speakers include Designers Bryan Hartley, Rob Koenig, Jamie Fadden, Cosmo Wilson, Tour Managers Marty Hom and Eboni Gentry, among others with a keynote from Producer/Educator Kevin Lyman.
Read MoreLighting Design Group Turns Times Square NYE Rig All IP with CHAUVET & 4Wall
For the first time in its over 50-year history, the annual "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" TV special had an all IP rated lighting rig. The Lighting Design Group used a 4Wall Entertainment supplied rig for the five-hour broadcast that included COLORado Solo Bar 6, Maverick Storm 4 Profile and Color STRIKE M fixtures from CHAUVET Professional.
Read MoreADJ Lighting Fixtures Selected for Renovation of Acqua Lounge
A new lighting system comprised predominantly of ADJ fixtures was at the heart of the complete renovation of the well-established Acqua Lounge in Lawrence, MA. The project, carried out by Tirso Lighting, saw the late-night entertainment venue redeveloped with a new layout, interior design and AVL system.
Read MoreURGENT: Support NAICS Code Modernization for the Events Industry TODAY!
Join ESTA and the Exhibitions & Events Workforce Development Federation (EE-WDF) in advocating for critical updates to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) to recognize the events industry as a distinct sector within the Leisure and Hospitality Super Sector. This change will reflect the industry's $1 trillion annual contribution to the U.S. economy and the 5.9 million jobs we support.
Read MorePeso Pluma’s ‘Éxodo’ Tour: Bringing the Stage to Life with Unity Lasers
Peso Pluma’s ‘Éxodo’ Tour has revolutionized live music experiences, bringing the stage to life with lasers. Guided by the vision of talented Laser Programmer Michael Moore, the production team utilized technology from Unity Lasers and Pangolin Laser Systems to create a stunning visual display.
Read MorePRG Invests in the Best to Supply ‘The Devil Wears Prada’
A brand new production of The Devil Wears Prada has hit the runway at the Dominion Theatre in London’s West End. The show’s lighting was supplied by PRG, in support of designer Bruno Poet’s sleek and elegant lighting design.
Read MoreInterpol investigates Ayrton Cobra
In keeping with NYC post-punk band Interpol’s cool, brooding image, Ed Warren’s lighting carried a cutting edge, spartan quality. The stripped back design employed 21 Ayrton laser-sourced Cobra fixtures – Warren’s only moving lights – in what Warren terms an ‘extremely considered and precise’ show.
Read MoreGateway Studios & Production Services Delivers for ‘Will Ferrell’s Ultimate DJ House Party’
Gateway Studios & Production Services (GSPS) delivered a show-stopping experience for Will Ferrell's Ultimate DJ House Party at Chicago's Wintrust Arena. Tasked with creating an immersive nightclub atmosphere in a 10,000-seat arena, Gateway’s team provided comprehensive lighting, audio, and video services that elevated the event.
Read MoreMEGA-LITE Lighting Enhances Hydra Melody’s Reunion Performance in San Antonio
Alternative rock band Hydra Melody reunited for a highly anticipated concert on January 4. The reunion concert took place at Paper Tiger in San Antonio, TX. The venue’s stage was illuminated with vibrant colors due to the use of the Baby Color Q70, a compact and high-output color-changing fixture from MEGA-LITE.
Read MoreClaypaky HY B-EYE K25: The Choice of a Range of Projects
Over 10 years ago the Claypaky B-EYE revolutionized the way we thought of LED show lighting. Its innovative optical unit enhanced the uniformity and efficiency of the light output, while the rotating front lens and the possibility to control each single LED individually made spectacular kaleidoscopic projections and charming eye candy effects possible.
Read MoreMain Light Promotes Rick McKinney and Patrick Bellino to National Senior Business Development Representatives
Main Light, a leading provider of entertainment lighting solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of two of its long-serving team members, Rick McKinney and Patrick Bellino, to National Senior Business Development Representatives, reflecting their expanded roles within the company.
Read MoreLightswitch Promotes Charles Foster to Principal of NYC Studio
Lightswitch announces Charles Foster's promotion to Principal of Lightswitch's New York Studio. With Foster as Principal and Howard Werner as Managing Director, Lightswitch New York will operate under joint leadership starting in 2025.
Read MoreRobe Group Appoints Michel Arntz as Global Sales Director
Michel Arntz has been appointed as Global Sales Director for the Robe Group, a role involving oversight of all sales related activities for the Czech-based moving light and LED manufacturer and its associated businesses and brands, including Avolites, Anolis, LSC Systems, and Artistic Licence.
Read MoreACT Entertainment Announces Two Promotions
As the new year begins, ACT Entertainment is marking two promotions and a retirement in the company’s technical service department. CTO Mario Collazo is retiring from the firm while Ryan Kanarek has been promoted to Director of Technical Services and Dustin Barnes has been elevated to the role of Software Support Manager.
Read MoreROE Visual Relocates Headquarters: A New Chapter of Growth
ROE Visual announces the relocation of its manufacturing and head offices to a new home in Pingshan, in Shenzhen. This move brings the entire team, including sales, production, and R&D processes under one roof, contributing to smooth operational efficiency.
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Martin Professional Introduces VDO Sceptron XB High-Output Pixel-Batten
HARMAN Professional Solutions announced the launch of its Martin VDO Sceptron XB - a compact, high-performance LED pixel-batten, designed for both lighting and creative video applications. Descending from the iconic Martin VDO Sceptron family, the new VDO Sceptron XB inherits all the family’s most popular benefits such as user-friendly mapping, simplified diffuser and lens exchange, and a wide range of available rigging accessories.
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How the Universe for ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Was Created
Production Designer Tom Meyer talks about creating the world of the HBO Original series, "Dune: Prophecy." The series was filmed in Budapest on built sets. Meyer worked closely with Cinematographer Pierre Gill on episodes 1, 5 and 6. In PLSN's January issue we spoke with Gill about his work on the immense sets and how lighting helped create the universe of the series.
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Building Your Best Year Yet
Rachael Bronstein advises forgoing New Year resolutions to instead focus on building small, sustainable financial habits.
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Navigating Rough Waters with Confidence – with Ryan Stumpp
From the PLSN Podcast Archives, with Ryan Stumpp - Owner and Principal Lighting Designer at Cue 13 Design / Lighting Designer and Programmer for Disney Parks Live Entertainment
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