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ROXX is Official Technology Supplier for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

ROXX is Official Technology Supplier for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

From May 7 to 11, the relatively tranquil city of Malmö is transforming into Europe’s official music capital. After singer Loreen’s victory at last year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, this year it is once again up to Sweden to host the gigantic show production, which will take place in Malmö Arena, with thousands of excited people attending the live shows and an audience of over 160 million broadcast viewers worldwide. German lighting innovator ROXX is official technology supplier for the contest, which has been organized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) since 1956 and has long grown into a world-class technical showcase.Read More »ROXX is Official Technology Supplier for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Beckhoff USA Opens Upgraded Chicago Office

Minutes from O’Hare International Airport, the new facility will provide greater opportunities for training and support for Beckhoff customers in the Windy City and across the region

Beckhoff Automation has relocated its Chicago operations to an enhanced and expanded office to better serve customers. In addition to housing local sales and support engineers, the new location in Rosemont, IL, offers roughly 4,800 square feet for meetings, seminars and training courses in a state-of-the-art learning center. This will further support innovators across industries and drive Beckhoff market share growth.

The new Beckhoff Chicago office is just minutes from O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and offers many nearby options for lodging, dining and entertainment for visitors. Situated at the intersection of Interstates 90 and 294, the facility offers easy access to the Windy City’s downtown and outlying communities.

Beckhoff opened its first Chicago-area office in 2013 in Woodridge, Illinois. Chicago is home to high-tech companies across industries, and the local market has continuously proven its excitement for breakthrough automation technologies from Beckhoff. All of these factors made it an easy decision for the company to double down on the larger, contemporary facility.

“The new Chicago office is truly a showplace location for Beckhoff USA in the Great Lakes region,” said Don Shanklin, Regional Director – Sales and Process Improvement at Beckhoff Automation LLC. “We selected Rosemont due to its convenient location for visitors, whether they’re from Greater Chicago or flying in from across the U.S. or the globe. But this is more than an infrastructure expansion; it’s an investment in our growing local team. This centralized facility will help them share ideas and foster team dynamics as they serve our long-term customers and pursue prospects in the rapidly growing Chicago market.”

In addition to the expansion in Chicago, Beckhoff is opening other new U.S. facilities in 2024 in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Austin, TX. Along with its U.S. headquarters in the Minneapolis area, Beckhoff maintains numerous regional offices in prominent metropolitan areas across the country.

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In Memoriam: Norah Eileen Beijer-De Bekker, 49

PLSN is sad to report that Norah Eileen Beijer-de Bekker passed away on April 26, 2024, at the age of 49. Norah was a beloved member of the live entertainment industry. With a diverse background in sales, marketing, and business management, Norah had a creative and resourceful mind that ensured dynamic but practical design solutions throughout the life of a project.

Creative Technology Introduces Elation Proteus Radius Beam Light to U.S. Market

One of the entertainment technology industry’s leading providers of AV technology, Creative Technology, is the first in the U.S. to take delivery of Elation’s new high-intensity Proteus Radius beam light. Powered by a Solid-State Phosphor-Converted (SSPC) light engine, the Proteus Radius emits an ultra-narrow 0.9° beam that looks breathtaking mid-air and can reach astounding distances.Read More »Creative Technology Introduces Elation Proteus Radius Beam Light to U.S. Market

Matt Day Hired as Bandit Lites Human Resource Director

Following a meticulous search, Bandit Lites has selected Matt Day as its new Human Resource Director. His extensive experience promises to invigorate the company’s HR department and with his leadership, Bandit Lites anticipates enhanced employee engagement and streamlined operations. Day earned his degree in Business Administration from UVA-Wise. He joins Bandit Lites with nearly two decades of expertise in Human Resources.Read More »Matt Day Hired as Bandit Lites Human Resource Director

Ayrton Diablo S Tours with Swedish Metal Band Amaranthe

Swedish metal band, Amaranthe, recently performed a near-sold out, 24-date tour of Europe promoting its latest studio album, The Catalyst, which was released in February. The band’s Lighting Designer, Operator and Project Manager, Lutz Neemann, together with Systems Technician and LD No2, Daniel Scheuch, used 14 Ayrton Diablo S fixtures as their main source of key lighting.  10 Diablo S were rigged on lighting towers and a further 4 on top of a truss set on a dolly as part of the floor package.Read More »Ayrton Diablo S Tours with Swedish Metal Band Amaranthe

4Wall Entertainment Hosts Moving Light Match-Up at USITT Seattle

4Wall Entertainment successfully hosted the Moving Light Match-Up at the 2024 United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) Conference in Seattle last month. USITT is the leading association for performing arts and entertainment professionals. It provides education, networking opportunities, and resources to its members, which include designers, educators, and technicians. The annual conference is a hub for innovation and collaboration within the entertainment technology industry.Read More »4Wall Entertainment Hosts Moving Light Match-Up at USITT Seattle

Keith Hoagland Accents Slash’s ‘The River is Rising’ Tour With the CHAUVET Professional Color STRIKE M

A Grammy winning icon who has sold over 100 million albums, Slash is renowned for working magic on the guitar. But the former Guns N Roses member is not only a master at playing his six-string, he’s also a true guitar connoisseur, with a personal collection that numbers over 100 instruments. Not surprisingly, Slash was very selective about the guitars he chose to play on his current The River Is Rising tour, but when it comes to picking which fixtures to include in his lighting rig, the decision is largely in the hands of Keith Hoagland.Read More »Keith Hoagland Accents Slash’s ‘The River is Rising’ Tour With the CHAUVET Professional Color STRIKE M

ESTA’s Technical Standard Program Announces Seven Documents Now in Public Review

ESTA’s Technical Standard Program announces seven documents – two reaffirmations, one withdrawal, two new draft standards, and two revised draft standards – are now in public review. These documents, along with their respective public review forms and instructions, are available from the TSP’s Public Review Documents download page.

Robe Spiiders for TPAC

The spectacular Taipei Performing Arts Centre (TPAC), which contains three world class performance spaces – The Grand Theatre, the Globe Playhouse, and the Blue Box, has recently invested in 40 Robe Spiider LED wash beam luminaires, which will help light an array different of productions staged at the venue.Read More »Robe Spiiders for TPAC

AB Sound and CHAUVET Professional Set Stage for Belgian-USA Olympic Qualifying Match

Dave Gahan and Martin Gore were never known for their skills on the basketball court, though their group, Depeche Mode did contribute to the soundtrack of the NBA 2K15 video game. Nevertheless, the English electronic music icons did cause something of a full court press at the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying match between Belgian and the USA.Read More »AB Sound and CHAUVET Professional Set Stage for Belgian-USA Olympic Qualifying Match