Flames, lasers, and lights fired up the night sky at the 2024 Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts in the UK as Arcadia launched its amazing new “Dragonfly” spectacular concept. Lighting included Robe’s new iBOLTS, a laser-source searchlight style moving light, and iPointe65s – an IP65 version of Robe’s MegaPointe moving light – as a part of the over 200 lights illuminating the Arcadia Arena.
INFiLED has introduced its cutting-edge ArmorLED Technology, setting a new standard for the durability and reliability of LED screens. This breakthrough technology boasts 3-5 times the thrust of standard LEDs, effectively mitigating the risks of damage during operation, installation, or transportation. This innovative approach not only elevates screen performance but also lowers maintenance costs, reinforcing INFiLED’s dedication to providing dependable LED display solutions.
The Royal Theater Carré (Koninklijk Theater Carré) is in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Founded in 1887, it was originally built as a permanent venue for the Carré circus family and their popular ‘horse-play’ circus-theatre shows, but was later repurposed to also stage a variety of performances, revue theatre and operettas. Currently, the auditorium is used for a mix of musicals, pop and music concerts, and cabaret shows. The auditorium lighting has recently received an upgrade with the existing lighting replaced by Anolis Ambiane XP56 LED fixtures fitted with 20° lenses.
In the spring of 2024, the city of Riyadh welcomed Zarqa Al Yamama, the first grand opera in Arabic and first operatic work produced by… Read More »The Modulo Kinetic Media Server Drives Saudi Arabia’s First Opera
PROLIGHTS products have been used to illuminate the facade of the Fez Smart Factory in Fez, Morocco, a key site in the program for technological and eco-sustainable development of the local industries, led by the Université Euro Méditerranéenne de Fès (UEMF).
Vaughan, Ontario-based bb Blanc, a leading name in the audiovisual production industry, has expanded its equipment portfolio with the acquisition of 48 Claypaky Sharpy X-Frame lighting fixtures. This strategic move underscores bb Blanc’s commitment to provide high-quality and innovative AV solutions for corporate events.
Analog Way’s Aquilon C+ fully modular and scalable 4K/8K multi-screen presentation system and videowall processor drove a massive curved ROE CB5 LED video screen on the Main Stage, or Coachella Stage, at the eponymous musical festival this year. Tim Nauss, Managing Director of Denver-based Dapper Productions, was hired by Goldenvoice and NEP Sceenworks as Screens Producer for the Main Stage.
When Lighting Designer Amanda Zieve needed a high output luminaire for the newly reimagined Broadway production of The Who’s TOMMY, she knew she wanted excellent colors, a beautiful native white, and a good selection of onboard gobos. That’s why she selected the VL3600 Profile IP luminaire from Vari-Lite, the originators of the modern moving head light fixture and Signify entertainment lighting brand.
The new Lío Mallorca nightclub in Palma, Mallorca’s biggest city, has opened with a spectacular dinner show, featuring a troupe of singers, dancers, acrobats, and international artists. Cabaret Espectacular is billed as a high-octane cabaret for the 21st century. The fully immersive experience is brought to life with stage lighting from GLP.
Environmental Lights, a leader in LED lighting solutions, announces the launch of their new Cove Wash – Dual Bend high-output cove lighting products. The Cove Wash – Dual Bend can bend naturally around corners and adapt to contours, while providing a strong light throw suitable for a variety of applications.
TAIT announced that the Private Equity business at Goldman Sachs Alternatives will acquire a majority stake in the company from affiliates of Providence Equity Partners, subject to obtaining customary regulatory approvals. TAIT management team to continue leading company and remain significant shareholders.
Johnson Systems Inc. (JSI), a manufacturer and provider of state-of-the-art retrofit lighting solutions has announced that it has been acquired by a private investor group. JSI’s products can be found in museums, auditoriums, theatres, conference centers, theme parks, and more.