Flames, lasers, and lights fired up the night sky at the 2024 Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts in the UK as Arcadia launched its amazing new “Dragonfly” spectacular concept. Lighting included Robe’s new iBOLTS, a laser-source searchlight style moving light, and iPointe65s – an IP65 version of Robe’s MegaPointe moving light – as a part of the over 200 lights illuminating the Arcadia Arena.
Vaughan, Ontario-based bb Blanc, a leading name in the audiovisual production industry, has expanded its equipment portfolio with the acquisition of 48 Claypaky Sharpy X-Frame lighting fixtures. This strategic move underscores bb Blanc’s commitment to provide high-quality and innovative AV solutions for corporate events.
Analog Way’s Aquilon C+ fully modular and scalable 4K/8K multi-screen presentation system and videowall processor drove a massive curved ROE CB5 LED video screen on the Main Stage, or Coachella Stage, at the eponymous musical festival this year. Tim Nauss, Managing Director of Denver-based Dapper Productions, was hired by Goldenvoice and NEP Sceenworks as Screens Producer for the Main Stage.
When Lighting Designer Amanda Zieve needed a high output luminaire for the newly reimagined Broadway production of The Who’s TOMMY, she knew she wanted excellent colors, a beautiful native white, and a good selection of onboard gobos. That’s why she selected the VL3600 Profile IP luminaire from Vari-Lite, the originators of the modern moving head light fixture and Signify entertainment lighting brand.
The new Lío Mallorca nightclub in Palma, Mallorca’s biggest city, has opened with a spectacular dinner show, featuring a troupe of singers, dancers, acrobats, and international artists. Cabaret Espectacular is billed as a high-octane cabaret for the 21st century. The fully immersive experience is brought to life with stage lighting from GLP.
Ayrton announces the official launch of its new IP65 rated Rivale Wash, the first ultra-equipped wash luminaire in Ayrton’s brand new “ULTIMATE” range. A new addition to its IP65 3 Series, Rivale Wash has been developed especially for mixed indoor and outdoor use, including in salt-laden environments.
Solotech announces the expansion of its UK operations with a new, state-of-the-art facility in Manchester. Imperial 76, the new premises located in the Kingsway Business Park, will serve as a hub for Solotech’s Sales and Systems Integration Division, as well as support Live Productions operations.
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the world’s premier pro AV and systems integration show, has announced a brand-new Innovation Park for ISE 2025. The ISE initiative is an exciting opportunity for newly established businesses who are looking to accelerate growth and win investment. Applications to take part in Innovation Park are now open.
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The CHAUVET Professional Color STRIKE M made over 100,000 pairs of eyeballs dance at Glastonbury this year. Playing a role for Saturday night headliners Coldplay, the motorized strobe-wash was used to create a seemingly endless flow of brilliant looks that captivated what was one of the largest crowds in the festival’s history. Supplied by Upstaging, the high-output IP65 rated fixtures were positioned throughout the rig by LD Shaheem Litchmore.
Television Lighting Designer Bill Klages died on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was 97 years old. He was a pioneer in television lighting working from the late 1940s through the 2000s. Winning 7 Emmy Awards, his credits included the 1984 Atlanta Olympic Games, The Grammy Awards, The Tony Awards, The Republican National Conventions, The Los Angeles Olympics Closing Ceremonies, The Statue of Liberty Celebration, The Country Music Awards, The Emmy Awards, The Kennedy Center Honors, the inaugural galas for Presidents John F. Kennedy and George H.W. Bush, as well as numerous entertainment TV specials.
The Rooftop at Pier 17 worked with 4Wall Entertainment to bring in a rental package for Pier 17’s Summer Concert Series, included lighting, video, camera, and rigging solutions. Their selection of IP65 rated fixtures ensures optimal performance in outdoor conditions, providing exceptional lighting and visuals regardless of the weather.