RIO de JANEIRO – Brazilian singer-songwriter Samba Ferrugem, known for his distinctive red hair that inspired the Ferrugem (“Rust”) nickname, which he then adopted as a stage name, recorded a live concert DVD in Rio’s Jeunesse Arena. This spectacle, directed by Anselmo Trancoso, made use of 450 Robe moving light fixtures specified by director of photography Carlinhos “Carlos” Nogueira.
LONDON – As hip-hop artist AJ Tracey was wrapping up a recent tour of U.K. venues, LD James Scott used Vari-Lite/Signify’s feature-rich VLZ Profile. Scott, of design studio Suluko, worked with production designer and creative director Bronski and also Amber Rimell, of TawBox on the tour’s design. The VLZ Profiles were used for the artist’s show at Brixton Academy.
The Eiffel Tower celebrated its 130th Anniversary on May 15th and marked the occasion with a spectacular son et lumière atop the Iron Lady with 60 Elation Proteus Hybrid™ luminaires used in an extraordinary double helix design.
Rammstein, known for their spectacular pyro and fire-fueled shows, full-force industrial metal sounds, uncompromising sometimes controversial lyrics, their thrilling, hair-raising hi-energy live performances and adversarial commercial success … release their much-anticipated self-titled new album.
AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Auckland Live, a leader in live arts and entertainment, has invested in a new VuePix INFiLED Digital Stage Outdoor Platform. The setup includes a self-contained control room, and hydraulic outriggers allow a truck to drive straight under the container for self-loading and unloading.
Operating in his own unique world, Marco Kunz released his fifth album ‘Förschi’ earlier this year, and from March to May set out on a club tour throughout Switzerland to promote it to his dedicated fan base.
Names and dates tell only a shadow of our past. It is the sights, sounds and passions that pulsate though a time and place, making it real for the people caught up in its moments, that make history truly come alive for those who look back on it centuries later. Such is the enriching experience that awaits visitors to Le Premier Royaume at Puy du Fou.
Heavy metal rockers Lamb of God have been on four tours over the past year as support for thrash metal band Slayer’s long-running farewell tour,
LAS VEGAS – The 2019 Billboard Music Awards took place May 1 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and were broadcast live on NBC. LD Jon Kusner punctuated the visual design with 140 Solaris Flares and 58 Solaris Flare LR Linears from TMB. PRG provided the fixtures.
MILWAUKEE, WI – The 2019 edition of Summerfest, billed as the world’s largest music festival, kicked off recently for its 52nd year with 130 headliners performing on multiple stages over 11 nights (June 26-30 and July 2-7). Blizzard Lighting is a sponsor of this year’s event and is providing nearly 600 LED video panels that can be seen throughout the festival grounds.
For one month out of every year, the idyllic rhythm of life in French Polynesia becomes even more blissful as locals gather for Heiva, a rich and colorful celebration of ancient Polynesian customs.
CANARY ISLANDS – An estimated 600,000 people attended Las Palmas de Gran Canaria’s carnival this year, which had “A Night in Rio” as its theme. The Drag Queen Gala event, following the traditional carnival festivities, utilized a large complement of Claypaky fixtures to fill the stage with light and color. Stonex is the official distributor of Claypaky lighting in Spain.