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Tom Kenny Uses Elation Indoors and Out at 2024 CMT Music Awards

Tom Kenny Uses Elation Indoors and Out at 2024 CMT Music Awards

Matthew Ramsey, Geoff Sprung, Brad Tursi, and Trevor Rosen of Old Dominion and Megan Moroney perform onstage during the 2024 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center. (Photo by Catherine Powell/Getty Images for CMT)

Lighting Designer Tom Kenny utilized Elation lighting for both the indoor and outdoor stages at the 2024 CMT Music Awards earlier this spring. The lighting package, supplied by 4Wall, included PROTEUS EXCALIBUR, ARTISTE MONDRIAN, and DARTZ 360 luminaires, among other fixtures. Broadcast live from the Moody Center on the University of Texas campus in Austin, performances took place inside and on an outdoor stage in front of the iconic University of Texas Tower. Lighting direction for the indoor show was by Felix Peralta, David “Fuji” Convertino, and Michelle Griesmer, with Han Henze and Matt Piercy handling lighting direction on the outdoor stage. Production design was by Anne Brahic, her 15th year working the awards show.Read More »Tom Kenny Uses Elation Indoors and Out at 2024 CMT Music Awards

Unilumin U-shield: A Robust LED Rental Solution

The frequent transportation and assembly of rental LED displays often lead to damage and increased maintenance costs, posing challenges for rental clients. Unilumin’s rental solutions address these issues with its innovative U-shield technology.

The SMA Announces 2024 The Del Hughes Awards

The Stage Managers’ Association has announced its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management. The 2024 honorees are Lloyd Davis, Jr., Ed De Shae, and Denise Yaney. In addition, the SMA will honor Mary Hunter with The Founders Award and this year’s Special Recognition Award will shine the spotlight on David J. McGraw and The Stage Manager Survey. 

Erik Mahowald Accents EDC bassPod Architecture with CHAUVET Professional

The architectural design of the Insomniac Events Electric Daisy Festival’s bassPOD stage is impressive by any measure. But there is more than size to this stunning structure designed by STUFISH Entertainment Architects. With its shapes and forms extending in every direction, and at multiple levels, it presents a labyrinth of possibilities. Erik Mahowald, of Bending Lite Productions, was tasked with making it come alive and accenting all its compelling power with light.

Fleet of ETC Gear on Board Regent Seven Seas Grandeur

The newly launched Grandeur is the sixth luxury ship to come from Regent Seven Seas Cruises. With 10 decks that can host up to 744 guests, the cruise ship promises a deluxe vacation experience with beautiful design throughout. In the search for best-in-class, the ship landed on many ETC solutions to outfit its lighting plot.

LD Systems Adds Ayrton Rivale Profiles to Its Inventory

LD Systems, a premier provider of audio, lighting and video equipment, production services and audio visual integration products, has invested in 26 Ayrton Rivale Profiles.  LD Systems has two main divisions, event production services and audio visual systems integration, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas with a second location operating in San Antonio. 

Paul Maloof Flows on Say Anything Tour with CHAUVET Professional and JDI Productions

Paul Maloof says he’s the kind of person who loves a challenge. He’s also always open to new experiences. Good thing, because he’s getting his share of both with indie icons Say Anything on their 27-city Is A Real Boy 20th Anniversary Tour. Although they’ve recorded nine albums, in addition to appearing in films and on network TV shows over the past two decades, the popular six-member band has never carried their own LD with them on tour. For his part, Maloof, though admiring their music, was not very familiar with Say Anything’s songs.Read More »Paul Maloof Flows on Say Anything Tour with CHAUVET Professional and JDI Productions

The ADB by Claypaky Orkis Cyc Wins the Prix de l’innovation SLU

The ADB by Claypaky Orkis Cyc recently received an award from SoundLightUp (SLU), which specializes in entertainment lighting and audio. The SLU Prix de L’innovation, launched at the end of 2022, is awarded to R&D teams for innovations such as new effects, cooling technology, design details or software. The SLU team that tests the machines comprises lighting engineers, console designers and sound engineers with in-depth knowledge of the products on the market.Read More »The ADB by Claypaky Orkis Cyc Wins the Prix de l’innovation SLU

Elation Supports BME Stage and Next Generation of Lighting Professionals at SXSW

Elation was proud to support the British Music Embassy (BME) stage at this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) conference and music festival in Austin, TX. Partnering with the Academy of Live Technology at Production Park, Elation lighting was used to illuminate the stage and artists while serving as a valuable training ground for the next generation of lighting technicians and operators. The BME stage is a high-profile platform at the renowned festival and is run on behalf of the UK Government International Department for Business and Trade. It provides a valuable showcase for the UK’s best emerging acts and has played host to a number of artists who went on to global fame such as Amy Winehouse, Sam Fender, The 1975, and more.Read More »Elation Supports BME Stage and Next Generation of Lighting Professionals at SXSW

Thomas Rhett’s ‘Home Team’ Tour Stuns with Hippotizer 

Country superstar Thomas Rhett’s tour is hitting U.S. arenas and festivals with his mix of catchy, chart-topping songs and an “awesome” lighting and visual show driven by tvONE’s Green Hippo brand of Hippotizer media servers. A vast LED screen is constructed in each venue behind a wall of lighting fixtures, which are rigged on a scaffolding-style structure. Wrapping around the top of the stage, mirroring the thrust, a series of LED panels add height and drama. For each show, Creative Designer Alec Takahashi of BKD plays with depth, texture and layering to create what he describes as a “sense of wonder” with video surfaces. Two Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 Media Servers – one as main, one as backup – are being used to provide the processing power, programming ease and eye-candy effects, with a Hippotizer Karst+ MK2 at FOH for HippoNet access.Read More »Thomas Rhett’s ‘Home Team’ Tour Stuns with Hippotizer 

Ayrton Appoints Briony Berning as Design, Training and Business Development Engineer

Briony Berning joins Ayrton as Design, Training and Business Development Engineer

Ayrton announces the appointment of Briony Berning as its new Design, Training and Business Development Engineer as part of the continuing expansion of its international team. The appointment takes place with immediate effect.Read More »Ayrton Appoints Briony Berning as Design, Training and Business Development Engineer

TAF USA: Wall Mount Console for Wall to Wall Support

The TAF Wall Plate Console is the ultimate solution for temporary or permanent mounting of TAF’s FT33 or FT34 truss between walls. Designed with versatility and ease of use in mind, it features adjustable clamps (7.9 in / 200 mm of travel) for convenient connection with truss segments and has a healthy 1,102 lbs. (500 kg) loading capacity. Span truss between your walls with full confidence and complete safety.Read More »TAF USA: Wall Mount Console for Wall to Wall Support