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FOR-A Announces First Alfalite Sale to Live Event Production Company in the U.S.

Behind-the-scenes during a recent White Tie Productions event

Premier live event production company, White Tie Productions, purchased 120 Alfalite Litepix Series panels, making them the first live event company in the U.S. with Alfalite LED panels. It marks the second sale in the U.S. for the new FOR-A/Alfalite alliance. Headquartered in Phoenix with a second office in Orlando, White Tie will have 60 panels based in each location. The screens will be shipped to customers throughout the U.S. The walls will be showcased in White Tie’s Phoenix studios when they are not out on live productions.Read More »FOR-A Announces First Alfalite Sale to Live Event Production Company in the U.S.

André Petrus Immerses Shania Twain in a World of JDC Hybrid Lights

Geodis Park, home of Nashville Soccer Club, staged its first ever concert recently, hosting Shania Twain’s one-off Queen of Me stadium show. The concert was lit by André Petrus, well known as an experienced programmer, to add dimension to a concept conceived by Creative Producer and Production Designer Cory FitzGerald, of Silent House Productions. To create a fully immersive experience for the artist, he selected large quantities of fixtures from GLP’s JDC family, as well as the powerful impression FR10 Bars.Read More »André Petrus Immerses Shania Twain in a World of JDC Hybrid Lights

Claypaky Xtylos Rock with KISS at Hellfest 2023 in France

One of the biggest heavy metal music festivals in the world, Hellfest recently wrapped its 16th edition in Clisson, France where KISS launched the festival with Claypaky Xtylos and an array of Claypaky fixtures played key roles for other bands. The four-day festival featured 180 bands performing on six stages in the concert area plus additional outdoor stages. KISS, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue and Slipknot headlined as more than 150,000 extreme music fans attended performances, camped out and explored the full Hellfest 2023 experience.Read More »Claypaky Xtylos Rock with KISS at Hellfest 2023 in France

Vectorworks 2024 to Unleash Limitless Creativity for Designers

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. is preparing to release the 2024 version of its product line, dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions that automate processes and let designers tackle more complex problems with less effort. The upcoming version includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Design Suite and Fundamentals, along with 2024 versions of ConnectCAD, Braceworks and Vision.Read More »Vectorworks 2024 to Unleash Limitless Creativity for Designers

LPS Production Lights Lionel Messi Celebration with 100+ CHAUVET Professional Fixtures

It was like something out of a movie. World Cup champion Lionel Messi, widely regarded as the best soccer player in the world, created giant shock waves when he passed up offers from better-known clubs to sign with the struggling Inter Miami team. Anticipation was high when the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner suited up for his first game on Friday July 21, but Messi, still recovering from an exhausting travel schedule, had to sit on the bench for the first 54 minutes. Then, with the sellout crowd standing and cheering wildly, he entered the game and proceeded to kick the winning goal.Read More »LPS Production Lights Lionel Messi Celebration with 100+ CHAUVET Professional Fixtures

LD Eric Price Leans on All-Purpose Proteus Lucius™ for ‘Sad Summer’ Headliners Taking Back Sunday

LD Eric Price’s work for Taking Back Sunday during the ‘Sad Summer Festival’. Photo by @dobrockk

Lighting Designer Eric Price turned to Elation’s Proteus Lucius™ as the feature light of an all-purpose floor package for rock band Taking Back Sunday as they headlined the travelling Sad Summer Festival in the U.S. in July. Reminiscent of the legendary Warped Tour, the fourth incarnation of Sad Summer Festival ran coast to coast and featured a strong lineup of pop punk’s finest bands.Read More »LD Eric Price Leans on All-Purpose Proteus Lucius™ for ‘Sad Summer’ Headliners Taking Back Sunday

ESTA Proposed Standards News

ESTA TSP: 12 Draft Standards in Public Review

ESTA’s Technical Standards Program (TSP) announces a dozen draft standards in public review; 11 in development, one to be withdrawn. Twelve public review action items came out of the recent July Technical Standards Program working group meetings held in Westlake, TX, where over 160 attendees across 10 discrete working groups came together to keep the development process moving forward. These public reviews will all run for 45 days, ending on Sept. 26, 2023.

Vari-Lite VL1600 Profiles Bring Rock Energy and Theatrical Drama to Musical ‘Aida’

VL1600 Profiles from Vari-Lite, originators of the modern moving head light fixture and the Signify entertainment lighting brand, brought a blend of rock and roll energy and theatrical dramatics for Herrick Goldman’s design for the Stages St. Louis production of the musical Aida. When the team at STAGES had to replace some older fixtures at the last minute, Production Manager Josh Aune approached Logic Systems. “We used the Vari-Lites because of a recommendation from our local rental company,” explained Aune. “Their owner, Chip Self, has been our go to person for years and knew what our needs where.”Read More »Vari-Lite VL1600 Profiles Bring Rock Energy and Theatrical Drama to Musical ‘Aida’

Jordi Vandekerkhof Creates Harmonious Looks for Happy Belgium with CHAUVET Professional

There were over 230 CHAUVET Professional fixtures at the Happy Belgium concert in the Cinquantenaire Arcade, but it’s doubtful that any of the 60,000 people who were there to celebrate the National Day of Belgium on July 21st, noticed many of them. Lighting Designer Jordi Vandekerkhof of the More To Show design studio would have it no other way.Read More »Jordi Vandekerkhof Creates Harmonious Looks for Happy Belgium with CHAUVET Professional

Brompton Technology Wins Emmy® Award for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering, Science & Technology

Brompton Technology has been recognized by the Television Academy with an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering, Science & Technology. The Emmy was awarded for its Tessera SX40 LED video processor, which has played a crucial role in the widespread adoption of LED screens for virtual production and elevated the storytelling process through its impact on how television programs are created.

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Robe T1 Profiles Enjoy the Silence at Bijloke Music Centre’s Concert Hall

The striking and unique concert hall venue, which is part of the Music Centre de Bijloke in Ghent, Belgium, was once a 13th century civic hospital and now offers a vibrant and interesting blend of music often embracing additional performance and visual art forms like theatre and film. During the pandemic, The concert Hall, which retains its original wooden curved frame roof and exterior walls, was completely renovated. New lighting was installed as part of this upgrade, including 13 Robe T1 Profiles, which were specified by the Music Centre’s Technical Manager, Natan Rosseel and his team.Read More »Robe T1 Profiles Enjoy the Silence at Bijloke Music Centre’s Concert Hall