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ChamSys Versatility on Display at Glastonbury

ChamSys consoles make themselves right at home in all sorts of FOH platforms. This was brilliantly evident at Glastonbury 2023, as various models of the company’s products powered a wide variety of shows on over a dozen sites, from the Pyramid Stage, where Jason Hyne displayed his virtuosity on the MagicQ MQ250M Stadium console for Cat Stevens, blending soft washes with retro video images; to the Funkingham Palace, where David Howard used his MagicQ MQ250M to support relentless DJ Performances.Read More »ChamSys Versatility on Display at Glastonbury

GLP Ignites Filip Jančík’s Spectacular Classical Shows

Flamboyant Slovakian violinist Filip Jančík has a unique way of presenting his concerts, delivering inspired interpretations of a repertoire of TV/movie soundtracks and popular songs. This has led to him touring over 25 countries across the globe during his career. In recent years, however, he has performed mostly in his native country.Read More »GLP Ignites Filip Jančík’s Spectacular Classical Shows

The Many Hats of CHAUVET Professional at Glastonbury

They might not have been as common as flags at the 2023 Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, but CHAUVET Professional fixtures seemed to be everywhere one looked at Worthy Farm during the world-famous event. The company’s products were used to add extra color and excitement to 17 of the festival’s stages. Included in the group were main attractions like the Pyramid, Greenpeace, Flying Bus and new Levels stages, as well as more specialized attractions like the Avalon Stage, nightclub-like Salon Carousel, The Hive Stage, Outside Circus Stage, and the San Remo Stage, an interzone for dreamers, visionaries and other revelers.Read More »The Many Hats of CHAUVET Professional at Glastonbury

Robe Catches the Spirit of Glastonbury 2023

Arcadia Spider 360-degree arena at 2023 Glastonbury Festival (Photo: Chris Cooper/ ShotAway)

Robe moving lights were in action across multiple stages at the 2023 Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, including in three key ‘creative’ areas of the massive site at Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset in the UK. These were the spectacular fire-breathing Arcadia Spider 360-degree arena, the eclectic, fabulous and funky Park Stage, one of the most popular Glasto zones, and the BBC Introducing stage which showcases some of the hottest rising music stars and some cool unique pop-up performances.Read More »Robe Catches the Spirit of Glastonbury 2023

Claypaky Skylos Searchlights Light Up the Sky at Glastonbury Festival

It was hard to beat the magnitude of the star power at the 2023 Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, but one dozen innovative Claypaky Skylos searchlights held their own against headlining acts on the Pyramid Stage, including the UK’s last live touring performance of Sir Elton John. Placed on the ground and producing super-concentrated beams of lights, the Skylos searchlights showed themselves to be extremely versatile fixtures that are more than simple searchlights, creating dense, solid beams of light and ever-greater light output. Read More »Claypaky Skylos Searchlights Light Up the Sky at Glastonbury Festival

SC Media and Solotech Collaborate with Absen to Transform the Bell Centre with Cutting-Edge LED Solutions

Absen Inc., SC Media, and Solotech, renowned leaders in LED technology and installation, announce the successful completion of the Bell Centre LED project. As passionate hockey fans, SC Media was honored to be approached by the Bell Centre to replace their existing 23mm DIP LED ribbons, solidifying their longstanding relationship as the perfect partner for this prestigious project. The Bell Centre required a state-of-the-art solution that would meet their high standards of service, with a 4mm pixel pitch and exceptional brightness. SC Media, alongside several other manufacturers, presented their proposals, and their Absen solution was ultimately selected.Read More »SC Media and Solotech Collaborate with Absen to Transform the Bell Centre with Cutting-Edge LED Solutions

Proteus Powers Aaron Russ Lighting Design for Dubai World Cup Closing Ceremony

Lighting designer Aaron Russ of ARLD turned to Elation Professional’s Proteus Excalibur™ and Proteus Maximus™ as the building blocks of a lighting design for the closing ceremony of the 2023 Dubai World Cup, a Thoroughbred horse race held at Meydan Racecourse each March and the world’s richest horse race.Read More »Proteus Powers Aaron Russ Lighting Design for Dubai World Cup Closing Ceremony

Bandit Lites Brings the Lighting to the 10th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards

The 2023 K-LOVE Fan Awards marked their tenth year with a moving showcase of the biggest names in Christian music, films, sports, books, and more. The fan voted awards were held May 28th at the Grand Ole Opry House and aired on TBN on June 2. Bandit Lites supplied the lighting system where Brandon Lake, for King & Country, Lauren Daigle, and Mercy Me were among the evening’s big winners.Read More »Bandit Lites Brings the Lighting to the 10th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards

Claypaky Fixtures Shine for ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ in Bucharest

Romania’s Bucharest Opera recently staged The Phantom of the Opera, Broadway’s longest-running musical, with a wide array of Claypaky fixtures illuminating the beloved play’s romantic and thrilling scenes. The production at the Bucharest National Opera House ran from March 31 to May 14 with the first performances selling out hours after tickets went on sale. The show’s staff worked with teams from Broadway and London’s West End to ensure a high artistic level was achieved.Read More »Claypaky Fixtures Shine for ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ in Bucharest

ADJ Celebrates 20 Years in Europe

The ADJ Group of Companies is celebrating the 20th anniversary of ADJ Europe. The company’s European operation began trading in 2002 and has since grown to be a significant player within the region’s professional lighting industry. As part of the festivities – delayed from last year due to uncertainty over the global pandemic – ADJ’s European headquarters in Kerkrade, the Netherlands, was visited last week by dignitaries from the local municipality who were excited to tour the company’s existing facility and hear of plans for a substantial extension that is about to begin construction.Read More »ADJ Celebrates 20 Years in Europe

Ross Learmonth is Wild about Astera

Ross Learmonth, well known as frontman of popular South African rock band Prime Circle, recently delighted fans with his ‘Wild Summer’ solo tour, his first as a solo artist, complete with an exciting brand-new solo album, ‘Carousel.’ Both tour and album campaigns have been a great success and were assisted by some Astera Titan Tube wireless LED lighting products.

LRLR Auction Unique Quilt to Benefit Behind the Scenes

The Long Reach Long Riders hosted an auction to benefit Behind the Scenes at their 20th Anniversary Ride’s celebratory banquet earlier this month. The auction itself was quite special, including only one item, a detailed quilt incorporating t-shirts from every charity ride hosted by the LRLR over their 20-year history. The quilt was created and donated, “a true labor of love” by long time BTS supporters and quilters Shan and Trish Ayers.Read More »LRLR Auction Unique Quilt to Benefit Behind the Scenes