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Robe has A Laugh with Lado Bizovicar at Slovenska Muska Event

Slovenian writer, actor, and TV personality Lado Bizovicar presented the 2024 Slovenska Muska extravaganza event, staged at Ljubljana’s Stožice arena, the first time in the venue’s history that a 360° show had been presented, which bumped up the capacity to 13,000, with every seat sold. The production and lighting design was created by Crt Birsa of design studio Blackout and Greta Godnic and recorded for broadcast. Birsa utilized 355 Robe lighting fixtures in the 500+ luminaires on the rig, from the high-powered FORTE to the scenic PATT 2013 plus seven other types of Robe product, all supplied by rental specialist Event Lighting from Ljubljana.Read More »Robe has A Laugh with Lado Bizovicar at Slovenska Muska Event

Recipients of the Hemsley Lighting Internship 2024 Announced

The Hemsley Lighting Programs announces the 2024 recipients of the Hemsley Lighting Internship. “For over 40 years the Hemsley Lighting Programs have offered internships in honor of Gilbert Hemsley’s commitment to young designers entering the profession. This year we are thrilled to accept Madeleine Hebert and Stephen Smart into the program,” the Hemsley Lighting Programs commented.Read More »Recipients of the Hemsley Lighting Internship 2024 Announced

Jessica Ann Drayton Named the 2024 Fellow with The Howell Binkley Fellowship Program

Jessica Ann Drayton

The Howell Binkley Fellowship Program announces its 2024 Fellow, Jessica Ann Drayton. Drayton is a born-and-raised Georgian freelance lighting designer. She holds a B.F.A. from Wright State University and M.F.A. from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. A true artist at heart, Drayton loves how every production has a life of its own. She’s ecstatic to be joining forces with the Program’s Amanda Zieve and Ryan O’Gara to captivate audiences and gain experience. Drayton is extremely grateful for this opportunity. A special shout out to Jonathan David for supporting her every step of the way.Read More »Jessica Ann Drayton Named the 2024 Fellow with The Howell Binkley Fellowship Program

Jimmy Olausson Brings Element of Surprise to Avatar Winter Tour with CHAUVET Professional

Surprises make everything more memorable, and under the right circumstances, more magical too. Just ask Jimmy Olausson. The Lighting Designer/Programmer was with his client, Avatar, on their European tour, when the metal masters suddenly released a new song, “Make It Rain,” and asked him to program looks for it. “Normally, I prefer to do my programming in my office where I can focus on the details, so creating the lighting for “Make It Rain” during the tour was a unique challenge,” said Olausson. “But it turned out to be a fantastic addition to our set and gave me the opportunity to think outside the box, crafting a visual style for this song that stands out from the rest.”Read More »Jimmy Olausson Brings Element of Surprise to Avatar Winter Tour with CHAUVET Professional

Solotech Hollywood Studios: LA’s Exciting New Rehearsal Space 

Solotech, the global leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its latest venture in Hollywood, CA: Solotech Hollywood Studios includes two premium rehearsal spaces designed to meet the diverse needs of the entertainment industry. Catering to the Entertainment Community, Solotech Hollywood Studios offer a secure, preeminent location perfectly suited for rehearsals, television shows, photo shoots, and live events.  

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Claypaky Lighting Fixtures Shine at Maria Becerra’s Shows in Buenos Aires

Argentine singer and former YouTuber María Becerra made history as the first Argentine female artist to sell out River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires, the largest venue in Argentina, for two consecutive nights, March 22 and 23, 2024.  A large complement of Claypaky fixtures illuminated the show designed by Creative Director Julian Levy and lit by Lighting Designers and Programmers Pablo Martinelli and Joaquin Boerr from Gou Studio.Read More »Claypaky Lighting Fixtures Shine at Maria Becerra’s Shows in Buenos Aires

LD Ben Rawson Lights Garrett Smith’s ‘Corridors’ at Atlanta Ballet with 4Wall Gear

Last month, the Atlanta Ballet took the stage at the Cobb Energy Centre for the Performing Arts to unveil the final piece of its March three-program lineup, the much-anticipated premiere of Garrett Smith’s latest choreographic creation, Corridors. For the performance, Lighting Designer Ben Rawson utilized a 4Wall lighting rental package to showcase the dancers and production effectively. For the lighting design, Rawson and the creative team intended to create and represent visually multiple “corridors”. Representing different pathways or courses through life and how individuals’ stories and lives may intersect. A set of large upstage vertical trusses, forming distinct corridors, symbolically embody the narratives of two male lead dancers. Read More »LD Ben Rawson Lights Garrett Smith’s ‘Corridors’ at Atlanta Ballet with 4Wall Gear

Brompton Technology Unveils 8K LED Video Processor, Tessera SQ200, at NAB 2024

Brompton Technology shared a preview of its third-generation LED video processing at NAB 2024 for the first time. Known as the Gen 3 range, it is built on the latest Agilex 7 FPGA technology from Intel and delivers Brompton’s industry-leading functionality, image-quality, and reliability, alongside support for the latest video standards. The first product in the Gen 3 range is the flagship 8K Tessera SQ200 processor, announced at this year’s show.Read More »Brompton Technology Unveils 8K LED Video Processor, Tessera SQ200, at NAB 2024

Universal Pixels Invests in ROE Visual’s Vanish ST Outdoor LED Panels

ROE Visual announces Universal Pixels’ recent investment in the Vanish ST outdoor LED product line. Universal Pixels, an award-winning supplier of video equipment renowned for its services with a global reach, has acquired 500 square meters of Vanish ST panels to expand its rental stock of LED products. Universal Pictures will be the first company in Europe to add these outdoor panels to its LED rental inventory.Read More »Universal Pixels Invests in ROE Visual’s Vanish ST Outdoor LED Panels

Brown Note Productions is Laser-Focused with Major Investment in Pangolin and KVANT Lasers

Photo Credit: Tessa Paisan @tessapaisan

Brown Note Productions, headquartered in the Denver, CO region, stands as a leading provider of audio, lighting, video, laser, staging, and backline services. With a specialization in comprehensive 360-degree production, Brown Note caters to concerts, tours, music festivals, and special events as well as offering AVL system integration. Their commitment revolves around delivering top-tier production experiences, ensuring excellence on every occasion. Through the fusion of cutting-edge technology and unparalleled service, Brown Note Productions guarantees flawless execution from the outset.Read More »Brown Note Productions is Laser-Focused with Major Investment in Pangolin and KVANT Lasers

2024 Event Production Directory (EPD) Now Online!

The 2024 edition of the Event Production Directory is now online. There are thousands of companies supporting live entertainment that are categorized by company specialty including lighting, sound, staging, video/projection, pyro, lasers, trucking, buses/coaches – and more than a dozen other show production categories.

Building a Strong Foundation: Obsidian Train the Trainer Initiative Bearing Fruit

Young Czech Martin Pokorný one of many who are spreading the ONYX message

Last November, Obsidian Control Systems initiated Train the Trainer workshops aimed at training its European partners on the specifics of the intuitive ONYX lighting control platform. The sessions, specifically designed to springboard an Obsidian awareness campaign and grow the ONYX community, are bearing fruit as trainers across Europe amplify the platform’s reach by training other partners and end-users.Read More »Building a Strong Foundation: Obsidian Train the Trainer Initiative Bearing Fruit