The Kubuś Puppet and Actor Theater in Kielce, Poland recently opened its new facility. The theater, known for captivating audiences of all ages with its repertoire of fairy tales and fables, has embraced cutting-edge technology to enhance the audience experience—including the introduction of sophisticated Elation lighting solutions provided by PS TEATR, Elation’s Polish partner.
Theatre Muzyczny in Gdynia Poland is the largest musical theatre in Poland with three stages. Also known for its world-class performances and high production values, the venue has recently invested in 43 Robe FORTE moving lights, which are rigged in its 1,070-capacity main stage venue. These were supplied by Robe’s Polish distributor, Prolight.
Gateway Studios & Production Services has appointed Paul Owen as a Vice President of Business Development bringing over 40 years of industry expertise to help drive the company’s growth. Owen, a highly respected figure in the live production industry, has earned numerous accolades throughout his career, including the TEC Award in 2009 for Tour Sound Production on the Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising Sand’ tour.
American rock band Godsmack is on the road in support of their latest (and final) album, 2023’s ‘Lighting Up the Sky’. The fall leg of their North American tour kicked off in September with a lighting package provided by Bandit Lites. Lighting Designer Jeff Rials assembled a clean and simple design for the Godsmack tour.
Only 59 of the 1,400 young people from around the world who participated in the 47th annual WorldSkills Competition won gold medals. But in reality, everyone involved in this nonprofit event went home a winner. First, there were the educational benefits. Founded in the aftermath of WWII when there was a global shortage of skilled workers, WorldSkills is dedicated to promoting vocational education.
German rapper Luciano was the most-streamed German-speaking artist in both 2021 and 2022. Earlier this year, the artist delivered 11 concerts across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with his ‘Seductive Tour’. This breathtaking stage show was made possible through the use of PIXERA, the media server system from Austrian company AV Stumpfl.
Brompton Technology is pleased to announce the appointment of Hassan Abu Minshar as Technical Sales Manager for the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region. Hassan brings to his new role over two decades of experience in the Pro AV industry and in live events.
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Supreme Studio, The Studio Park, and StageFor have unveiled Southeast Asia’s most advanced virtual production studio, powered by ROE Visual LED… Read More »Figment Studio Unveils Southeast Asia’s Most Advanced Virtual Production Stage with ROE Visual
With great sadness we announce the passing of concert industry pioneer Brian Croft. He died peacefully on October 16 in a West London hospital. Brian’s influence shaped the careers of an entire generation of touring professionals. He was the first of the Parnelli Lifetime Achievement Honorees in January 2002.
The one-day REBELLiON Outdoor festival took place at Almere near Amsterdam and attracted thousands of visitors who enjoyed music performed across five stages. Lighting for the four largest performance areas was provided by production company Spectrum AV, which extensively utilized ADJ fixtures drawn from its significant rental inventory.
Over at the ever-popular Bet99 Stage, at Canada’s Escapade Festival 2024, performances by the likes of Slander, Isoxo, Seven Lions, Kayzo, and Subtronics were all supported by a versatile, dynamic rig created by Onedot that featured 29 CHAUVET Professional Color STRIKE M motorized strobe-washes, and an equal number of STRIKE Array 2 fixtures.
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants) has announced its initial listing of events for The 2025 NAMM Show, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center January 21–25, with events and education beginning on Tuesday, January 21. Exhibits and the show floor open January 23, creating an action-packed week with full energy through late Saturday evening, January 25, 2025.