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Joe Beardsmore Flows on Tom Odell’s ‘Black Friday Tour’ with CHAUVET & Colour Sound Experiment

Joe Beardsmore Flows on Tom Odell’s ‘Black Friday Tour’ with CHAUVET & Colour Sound Experiment

The deepest emotions tend to live in that area between light and darkness, where nebulous boundaries give them endless space to expand and shrink, twist and turn in infinite directions. By devising such a space on stage for Tom Odell’s Black Friday Tour, Joe Beardsmore created the ideal visual setting for music that one critic aptly described as “a raw emotional masterpiece.” Busking his show on a ChamSys MagicQ 250M Stadium console, Beardsmore of Phosphor, moved seamlessly in sync with the Brit Award winning singer-songwriter and his seven-piece band, blending shadows and brightness, silhouettes, and distinctive light angles to underscore the heartfelt narrative of this roughly 90-minute show. Read More »Joe Beardsmore Flows on Tom Odell’s ‘Black Friday Tour’ with CHAUVET & Colour Sound Experiment

In Memoriam: Andrew Nikel, Lighting Professional

Andrew Nikel

Andrew Nikel, a lighting professional, passed away on the evening of April 4, 2024. He had been battling Parkinson’s Disease for many years. Nikel retired from City Theatrical in April 2020 after working there for 15 years. He was a lighting professional with 40 years of experience, both working in theater as a master electrician and in the industry in rental and sales positions with companies like Production Arts, PRG, and City Theatrical. Nikel was highly respected and loved by many in the industry.Read More »In Memoriam: Andrew Nikel, Lighting Professional

PROLIGHTS Fixtures Light up Madame Tussauds Museum in Budapest

PROLIGHTS products have lit up the new Madame Tussauds museum in Budapest. The project was followed by the system integrator company Lisys-Project, under the guidance of project managers Gábor Kele and Gábor Nyéky, and Hungarian Lighting Designer János “Madár” Madarász, known in Hungary for his experience in the theatrical and musical scene.Read More »PROLIGHTS Fixtures Light up Madame Tussauds Museum in Budapest

Broadweigh Takes to the Road with Madonna

Queen of pop, Madonna kicked off her twelfth concert tour, The Celebration Tour in October 2023 at the O2 Arena in London. With 81 shows on the schedule, visiting cities in North America, Europe, and South America, the tour is due to conclude on May 4, 2024, with a free concert at the Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  This is Madonna’s first retrospective tour, highlighting her more than four decade-long recording career.Read More »Broadweigh Takes to the Road with Madonna

‘The Thorn’ Enthralls Audiences with Impactful Visuals from IPS and Elation

For many, there is nothing more compelling than the story of Jesus Christ. Combine a theatrical drama with the enchanting atmosphere and visual spectacle that today’s dynamic lighting can create, and the impact is profound. Illuminate Production Services (IPS) again played an integral role in creating the visual magic that is The Thorn (TheThorn.com) and once more enhanced the drama using a large package of Elation lighting.Read More »‘The Thorn’ Enthralls Audiences with Impactful Visuals from IPS and Elation

Erwin Van Lokeren Surprises for Ruben Block with CHAUVET Professional

They say the whole is always greater than the sum of its parts. But sometimes, when one of those “parts” goes off on its own, it opens a wealth of exciting new possibilities. Such was the case when Ruben Block, frontman for the iconic rock band Triggerfinger, took a temporary pause, to record his solo album “Looking To Glide“.Read More »Erwin Van Lokeren Surprises for Ruben Block with CHAUVET Professional

Craig Richter Promoted to Project Manager-Designer at Bandit Lites

Bandit Lites announces the promotion of Craig Richter to Project Manager-Designer. With more than 14 years at Bandit, Richter’s work ethic coupled with his experience, skill and strategic vision makes him incredibly qualified in his new role. As a Project Manager-Designer, he will plan, direct, and coordinate with Bandit’s clients to ensure the goals and objectives are accomplished within defined budget and time frames.Read More »Craig Richter Promoted to Project Manager-Designer at Bandit Lites

39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards Nominations Announced

Nominations for the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced on April 4, 2024. The 2024 Awards will be presented at the annual ceremony which will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm. The event will once again be open to the public, with tickets available for purchase beginning April 11 at tickets.nyu.edu or at the NYU Skirball box office Tuesday – Saturday 12pm – 6pm. As always, the Lortel Awards is a benefit for the Entertainment Community Fund and fans are encouraged to make donations at LortelAwards.org. The Lucille Lortel Awards are produced by the Off-Broadway League and Lucille Lortel Theatre, with additional support provided by TDF.Read More »39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards Nominations Announced

X-Laser Welcomes Bormann Marketing as Sales Representative Firm Covering Central U.S.

Based in Minneapolis, MN, Bormann Marketing has experienced growth and success in the audiovisual industry since the 1970s. Yet, the sales representative firm had not yet taken on a laser brand despite the rapid improvements in laser technology, affordability, and usability. This would change at LDI 2023 in Las Vegas.Read More »X-Laser Welcomes Bormann Marketing as Sales Representative Firm Covering Central U.S.

ADJ Prepares To Showcase Latest Lighting Technology To The Latin American Market At Sound:Check Xpo

As the company continues to expand in the Latin American market, ADJ is preparing to showcase its latest products at the Sound:Check Xpo in Mexico City. On display will be the new ElectraPix Series of robust and versatile battery-powered wash fixtures, as well as the latest additions to the company’s Vizi and Hydro Series of automated luminaires. The much-anticipated IP-rated Jolt Series strobe/blinders will also be on display, alongside the new WMS2 high resolution LED video panel and Aria X2 wireless lighting control solution.