One of the most anticipated musical reunions, Creed went back on tour for the first time since 2012. The award-winning rock band embarked on a 40-show tour that boasted sold out performances. Lighting Designer Mathias Kuhn worked with Bandit Lites to supply a lighting system worthy of the epic, soul-lifting sound that has inspired and elevated fans for decades.
Ayrton Rivale and Domino lighting fixtures and grandMA3 full-size consoles played a key role in DJ John Summit’s sold-out, five-and-a-half hour show at New York City’s Madison Square Garden (MSG). Chicago-based LEC was the lighting vendor for the performance, the kickoff of Summit’s “Comfort in Chaos” tour.
‘The Bridge from the Future’ show, which was performed in Bratislava before over 100,000 spectators and an international TV audience, was part of Jean-Michel Jarre’s multi-year ‘City in Concert’ series. The lighting element of the concert was designed by Jordan Babev and Davide Pedrotti of Blearred Milan design studio in Italy with an array of Chauvet Professional products.
Adele’s electrifying 10-show residency at the purpose-built outdoor arena in Munich earned a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for the Largest Continuous Outdoor LED Screen (temporary). This record-breaking feat was made possible by official video supplier Solotech, who harnessed Brompton Technology LED processing to deliver an unforgettable visual experience.
Not about to rest on their laurels after 60+ years of rock ‘n’ roll supremacy, The Rolling Stones took to the road in April for their ‘Stones Tour ’24 Hackney Diamonds’, a North American run of both classics and original material that featured an energetic, modern production utilizing Elation PROTEUS MAXIMUS luminaires.
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Expanding its comprehensive rental lineup, Nationwide Video has invested in ROE Visual’s Graphite GP2.6 LED panels. Graphite offers a perfect balance of cost-efficiency and high visual fidelity, making it a standout choice for value-driven productions. This investment marks an exciting leap forward for Nationwide Video, now providing even more advanced, reliable, and visually captivating LED solutions for live event productions.
The University of Florida (UF), located in Gainesville, is a leading public land-grant research university known for its comprehensive academic offerings. Absen’s Acclaim Series and HC II Series LED video products were selected to enhance collaboration and visualization at the University of Florida’s 263,000-sq. ft. Malachowsky Hall.
Supporting comedian Redouane Bougheraba’s performance every witty step of the way on his tour is an Andreas Monschauer lighting design that, like the popular comedian himself, is versatile, free-flowing and always engaging. Monschauer is powering his shows with ChamSys consoles: A MagicQ MQ500M Stadium Console with a wing at Marseille, and a MagicQ MQ250M at the Accor Hotel Arena.
The 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe sees Assembly – one of the largest venue operators at the Fringe – operating 26 venues featuring over 240 diverse shows with multiple entertainment genres. The lighting is managed by Martin McLachlan, Assembly’s Festival Fringe Head of Lighting since 2018. This year McLachlan specified an abundance of Robe moving lights for several of Assembly’s key venues.
The Nominations process for this year’s Parnelli Awards closes on October 11, 2024, so you only have 18 days left to get your nominations in! Nominations are now being accepted for the Parnelli Awards and the Indispensable Technology (IT) Awards, so be sure to have your say and nominate. The Parnelli Awards will be be held in Anaheim, CA on Friday, January 24, 2025, during the NAMM Show.
After successfully transitioning from conventional static lighting to dynamically versatile LED fixtures at Rijswijkse Schouwburg Theater in Rijswijk, Netherlands, Ronald de Blecourt, Head of Stage Technique, reflected on the satisfactory outcome. “When you know what you’re looking for and you are lucky enough to have a great team, the full trust of your management board, and of course the means, all you have to do is find the right fixtures,” he reflected. “The new LED lighting from Elation has allowed us to create more visually attractive productions and has enhanced the entire theatrical experience.”