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TVP – Polish National TV Keeps Rolling with Robe

Poland’s national broadcasting organization Polish National Television (TVP) S.A. broadcasts across 24 TV channels and is a source of news, opinion, and diversity with creative production and programming covering every genre of broadcasting from news and sports to drama, soaps, talk shows, documentaries, comedy, debates, political commentary and current affairs, music shows, cultural and educational programs and many more. It also produces its own series and movies together with an array of festivals. The organization has enthusiastically invested in Robe moving lights over the years with over 600 now in the inventory.Read More »TVP – Polish National TV Keeps Rolling with Robe

Christie GS Series Powers Groundbreaking 360° Immersive VR Laboratory in Shanghai

This innovative immersive VR laboratory is powered by 20 Christie DWU7062-GS laser projectors

Christie® announces that its GS Series 1DLP® laser projectors are powering an innovative 360° immersive VR laboratory at a prestigious national public research university in Shanghai, China. This state-of-the-art facility represents a major milestone in immersive education, providing students with an unparalleled virtual reality experience. The stunning 2D and 3D visuals displayed on the surrounding screen are achieved by 20 Christie DWU7062-GS laser projectors, delivering an astounding 16K super resolution. The projectors were supplied, commissioned, and installed by Christie’s trusted partner, Liancheng Digital. This landmark setup, which boasts 3D positioning and tracking functions, is the first of its kind built by a Chinese university. It optimizes talent training and creates new opportunities for experiential learning.Read More »Christie GS Series Powers Groundbreaking 360° Immersive VR Laboratory in Shanghai

HIVE & Production Park Forge Strategic Partnership

Manufacturers of innovative media engines, HIVE is known for its alternative approach to offering outstanding performance in a smaller form factor. HIVE has forged a strategic partnership with the prestigious live experience and entertainment campus, Production Park. A community of people and businesses focusing on innovation and cross-collaboration, Production Park is where live events and experiences are created. This partnership is based on the shared future visions of HIVE and Production Park – innovative technology with a reduced carbon footprint that is disruptive to the marketplace. Furthermore, through this partnership, HIVE now has access to capital to support its growth and product roadmap.Read More »HIVE & Production Park Forge Strategic Partnership

More Than 220 GLP Fixtures in Use on Herbert Grönemeyer’s Das ist los Arena Tour

 

In the early summer of 2023 Herbert Grönemeyer was persuaded to return to Germany’s arenas, having released his latest (and 17th) album Das ist los back in March. Much can be said about this man: his distinctive voice, his emotional, always fundamentally optimistic lyrics, his social commitment. Whoever attends Grönemeyer’s concerts quickly realizes they are in the presence of an exceptional artist. His fans already know that, of course. And so, at 67 years old, Herbert Grönemeyer hops and prances about the stage and gives tens of thousands of fans two hours of bliss, night after night.Read More »More Than 220 GLP Fixtures in Use on Herbert Grönemeyer’s Das ist los Arena Tour

Inspiring Illumination: Elation Artiste™ Lights Harvest Crusade in Southern California

Harvest Church held its annual Harvest Crusade evangelistic outreach July 1-2 at a packed Honda Center in Anaheim, CA, and Elation Artiste series lights played a key role in creating a revival-like atmosphere for the 32,000 live attendees while helping to captivate over 200,000 who tuned in online. This was Harvest’s first-ever crusade at the Honda Center where attendees also enjoyed two nights of performances from award-winning Christian artists.Read More »Inspiring Illumination: Elation Artiste™ Lights Harvest Crusade in Southern California

CHAUVET Professional Helps LD Systems Create Wonderland Visuals for Visit San Antonio

Everything looks better in colorful light, even something as remarkably beautiful as a world-famous tourist attraction that draws some 34 million visitors a year. LD Systems demonstrated that recently when it transformed the city of San Antonio into a glittering field of brightness and color for the US Travel Association’s IPW 23 Visit San Antonio event.Read More »CHAUVET Professional Helps LD Systems Create Wonderland Visuals for Visit San Antonio

ADJ Fixtures Bring Energy to the Main Stage at Stadfest Monheim 2023

A variety of ADJ fixtures, including 32 moving head beam luminaires and 28 Jolt Bar FX multi-function LED washes were used to illuminate the main stage at Stadfest Monheim in Germany last month. With lighting, audio, and video equipment supplied by local production companies Creative Sounds Veranstaltungstechnik and LaserFrame, the stage hosted a wide variety of performances and presentations throughout the three-day event, including headline sets from Fedde Le Grande, Joris and Tujamo.Read More »ADJ Fixtures Bring Energy to the Main Stage at Stadfest Monheim 2023

Claypaky Appoints Carmen Savarese as Senior Area Manager and Business Development Manager for North America

(L to R) Francesco Romagnoli, Carmen Savarese, and Alberico D’Amato

Claypaky has announced the appointment of Carmen Savarese as our new Senior Area Manager and Business Development Manager for North America. Savarese has more than 15 years of worldwide experience in the entertainment industry, having held several posts, such as Business Development Manager, International Sales Director, VP of Sales and Marketing, and Managing Director, in various companies in the lighting industry and beyond. She has worked and lived in the US for a number of years, so she is well acquainted with the dynamics of this world-leading reference market.Read More »Claypaky Appoints Carmen Savarese as Senior Area Manager and Business Development Manager for North America

Robe Gets Intoxicated with Helene Fischer

It’s been a busy year so far for Lighting Designer Tim Routledge, including crafting a stunning production lighting design for Helene Fischer’s audacious new LIVE 2023 arena tour collaboration with Cirque du Soleil, which is playing to sold out audiences across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland until the autumn, presenting an energetic collage of a 360° production, seat-edge acrobatics, and superlative musical performance. Cirque’s creative team led by Marie-Helen Delage approached Routledge to work alongside Show Director Genevieve Dorion-Coupal and Set Designer Bruce Rodgers on this ambitious production.Read More »Robe Gets Intoxicated with Helene Fischer

Last Chance: Nominations for Regional Hometown Heroes Close Aug. 25

Each year, PLSN honors regional lighting production companies with our Hometown Hero award. This award—from nominations to winners—is selected by PLSN readers. The winning company will receive the Parnelli Hometown Hero Lighting Company of the Year Award on Jan. 26, 2024 in Anaheim, CA during NAMM. But hurry, nominations close soon. The deadline is this Friday, Aug. 25, at 5 p.m. PDT.