BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND — Thirteen years after their first top ten hits, Take That have returned to the international scene with a European tour of 50 dates in 10 Countries which confirms the ongoing popularity of one of the biggest phenomena in the pop music world in recent years.
HUNTSVILLE, AL — Pete Malvizzi, Theatrical Lighting Systems Inc.(TLS Inc.) employee and lighting crew chief for women of faith, died Nov. 4 after several weeks of illness. Malvizzi worked with the company on the For Him and Point of Grace tours.
NEW WINDSOR, NY — Production Resource Group LLC (PRG) has officially launched the version 6.0 software upgrade for the Virtuoso control console. The Virtuoso console as well as the v6.0 upgrade will be highlighted at the company's LDI 2007 booth, #1517, in Orlando, Fla, Nov. 16–18.
The Exterior 200 LED is a long-life programmable luminaire offering full RGB + Amber and White color mixing. Weatherproofed for the dynamic illumination of façades, structures, water features and monuments, it features a comprehensive color range from 44 high power LEDs and choice of optional spread angles.
ORLANDO, FL — The deadline to purchase tickets for the Parnelli Awards, held during LDI at The Peabody Orlando Hotel, is quickly approaching. The event… Read More »Last Chance to Purchase Tickets to the Parnelli Awards!
KOSICE, POLAND — Designer Baz Halpin has created lighting and visuals for rock/blues legend Joe Cocker's lengthy European tour, for which Bandit Lites UK is supplying full lighting production and digital lighting equipment plus crew.
ANCHORAGE, AL — Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, located in Anchorage, opened its doors to the public in 1988. Until July 4, 2007, it had the same stage lighting controls that were put into the building 20 years ago. That has changed with the help of Fisher Dachs Associates.
NEW YORK — At LDI in Orlando, Florida, Nov. 16–18, ESTA is sponsoring the Control Protocols Interoperability Pavilion at Booth #1239, adjacent to the ESTA lounge.
WELLINGTON, FL — Following the success of Gear-Up 1 in April of this year, the two companies will host a second sale event, Gear-Up 2, beginning Nov. 5 at 3:00 p.m. EST.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA — Almost one year into the Future Sex/Love Show Tour, Justin Timberlake’s performance is becoming recognized as one of 2007’s most entertaining and successful tours. The tour’s success has acquired media recognition, including a recent HBO documentary, which was filmed during Timberlake’s back-to-back showings at Madison Square Gardens in New York City. In preparation for this HBO shoot, Timberlake approached head laser technician Chris Blair, of Laser Design Productions, requesting a heavier laser look for the televised broadcast.
RIO DE JANEIRO — Clay Paky fixtures scored an award-winning performance at the XV Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro where 122 Alpha Spot HPE 1200s were used in the opening and closing ceremonies. A continental version of the Olympic Games held every four years, the Pan American Games are one of the leading competitions on the international sports calendar. This year more than 5,000 athletes from 42 countries participated in 34 sports.
LONDON — Two Avolites Diamond 4 consoles were specified for the 2007 BBC Electric Proms shows staged at London’s historic Roundhouse venue. Bryan Leitch and Nick Whitehouse of Visual Light Design Production designed lighting for the acclaimed event, and Siyan supplied equipment.