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Alobar’s Sets the Stage for Excellence at Prestigious St. Louis School with Obsidian and Elation

Alobar’s Sets the Stage for Excellence at Prestigious St. Louis School with Obsidian and Elation

The NX1 lighting console and NETRON data management, from Obsidian Control Systems, provides uncomplicated control of new the Elation lighting rig in a school theater.

Alobar’s Lighting and Sound has installed a state-of-the-art lighting and lighting control solution at the prestigious Villa Duchesne school in St. Louis, Missouri. The new system, which features an NX1™ lighting console from Obsidian Control Systems along with NETRON™ signal distribution, includes an array of Elation KL™ series and Seven Batten™ lights, providing the school’s Pavich Theatre with an exceptional level of control and creativity in their lighting design.Read More »Alobar’s Sets the Stage for Excellence at Prestigious St. Louis School with Obsidian and Elation

Welsh National Opera Sings the Praises of MDG ATMe Haze Generator

Welsh National Opera’s Head of Lighting and Sound, Ben Naylor, was delighted to take possession recently of an MDG ATMe haze generator with a digital theFAN™ unit, both housed conveniently in MDG’s purpose-built Vertical Flight Case.

Naylor explained his choice of MDG and this combination of equipment which was supplied by Robe/MDG UK.

In Memoriam: Kristopher G. Nutting, 52

Kris Nutting, a 20+ year employee at BMI Supply, passed away on January 31, 2024 after a brief illness. Born on April 17, 1972, Nutting was 52 years old. Nutting served as the Lighting Project Manager in the Installations Department.

Behind the production of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Opening Ceremony

Go behind the scenes of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Opening Ceremony, from the first spark of imagination to the breathtaking reality. This insightful video talks with the creatives and the PRG team to learn how a no-second-chance, first-of-its-kind spectacle was realized with innovative lighting, scenic solutions. 

Carter Fulghum Named Lighting Director of the Year

Lighting Director Carter Fulghum giving his thanks after being presented the Parnelli Award for Lighting Director of the Year for his work on Shinedown by Tour Manager/Parnelli Presenter, David “5-1” Norman. Photo by Jen Gray

Bandit Lites is immensely proud to share Carter Fulghum was recognized as Lighting Director of the Year for his work with Shinedown at the 2024 Parnelli Awards. Fulghum consistently delivers the Bandit standard of excellence, making him a treasured asset on the Shinedown tour for over 12 years.Read More »Carter Fulghum Named Lighting Director of the Year

McLaren Engineering’s William Gorlin to be Honored with “Backstage Legends and Masters” Award

William Gorlin PE, SE, Vice President of Entertainment Engineering with McLaren Engineering Group

McLaren Engineering Group proudly announces that William Gorlin PE, SE, Vice President of Entertainment Engineering, will receive the prestigious Tenth Annual “Backstage Legends and Masters” Award from the Broadway Technical Theatre History Project.Read More »McLaren Engineering’s William Gorlin to be Honored with “Backstage Legends and Masters” Award

Altman Hires Joe Cervone as Manager of Sales Support Services

Joe Cervone

Altman Lighting has hired Joe Cervone as the new Manager of Sales Support Services. With nearly 40 years in the industry, Cervone will call upon all of his past experience in numerous roles with multiple companies to support all of the sales services at Altman, including marketing, sales management, quotes, and regional management. He will coordinate with other department heads on everything that impacts sales, from engineering to product development. Cervone will also work with the regional sales managers on their sales efforts, advising on availability of materials and products in the factory.Read More »Altman Hires Joe Cervone as Manager of Sales Support Services

ETC and a Tale of Two Orchestral Venues

The Cleveland Orchestra. Photo by Roger Mastroianni

You might be excused for thinking that there are few challenges to lighting an orchestra. You would be wrong, according to veteran Lighting Designer Chris Shick. “Orchestral musicians are extremely sensitive – you have to strike the right balance so they can read their music, see the conductor, and not be blinded by front light.” When it was time for his long-time client the Cleveland Orchestra to update their lighting he reached for ETC thanks to their balance of power and artistry.Read More »ETC and a Tale of Two Orchestral Venues