Lighting Designer/Director Ben Factor is living the dream, today crafting the looks for one of his favorite bands, whose concerts he started attending at age 16: Umphrey’s McGee. Factor is the second of our NextGen spotlights nominated for the 2023 Parnelli NextGen award.
Kim Thomas grew up in a musical family. Her father is a classically trained baritone, a jazz trumpeter, and for most of his professional career… Read More »Kim Thomas
In this continuing series, PLSN directs a key light on the Next Generation’s shining stars. Jason Baeri recognized his interests early in life. It was… Read More »Jason Baeri
Looking for the Light Within In this continuing series, PLSN aims a key light on the Next Generation’s shining stars who are making a name… Read More »Daniel Rehbein
Road and Tour Manager Over-Delivers In PLSN’s continuing quest to find the next shining star in the live event industry, we were introduced to Atlanta-based… Read More »Aaron Adams
In PLSN’s quest to track down the next shining star in the live event industry, we point the spotlight on Matthew “Matt” Guminski, a New… Read More »Matt Guminski
In PLSN’s continuing quest to track down the next shining star in the live event industry, we met Ross Tyler Blitz. At age 26, the… Read More »Ross Tyler Blitz
In PLSN’s continuing quest to find tomorrow’s next hip lighting designer, production manager or noticeable person in the live event industry on their way to… Read More »Ryan Kasko
Every month, PLSN shines a light on a younger person in our business who has recognizable talents and is destined for greatness in the live… Read More »Alyssa Milione
Every month, PLSN shines a light on a younger person in our business who has recognizable talents and is destined for greatness in the live… Read More »Parnelli NextGen: Jennifer Fok
Andrew Cass has a tendency to wear many different hats. He’s traveled many paths, all starting with a decision to travel from the East Coast… Read More »Andrew Cass
From Chicago’s Adler Planetarium to a Global Trek with Taking Back Sunday In our continuing search for the next generation of Parnelli Award winners, PLSN… Read More »Eric Price