Alfalite, a European manufacturer of LED screens, announces a distribution agreement signed with Vitech US Inc. for this Miami-based company to be the Master Distributor of the manufacturer in the Rental and Pro AV Integration channels in Latin America.Read More »Alfalite Appoints Vitech US Inc Master Distributor in Latin America
4Wall Entertainment has acquired Atmosphere, Inc., Washington DC’s premier event lighting production company. For almost 30 years, Atmosphere has been providing production services including lighting and rigging for events and venues throughout the DC region. The acquisition unites two industry-leading businesses in the DC area, with Atmosphere’s expertise in special event production complementing 4Wall’s extensive range of live entertainment equipment and services already in place.Read More »4Wall Entertainment Acquires Atmosphere, Inc.; Strengthens DC Presence and Plans for New Facility
Electronic music with live music from drumline and horn sections produces a unique acoustic and visually arresting live musical experience for ODESZA’s audiences. Co-Creative Directors Luke Tanaka and Sean Kusanagi along with Lighting Designer Kyle Kegan have been working with the band and PM Shane Crowl to ensure the visual design reinforces the dynamic performance on tour and at festivals during “The Last Goodbye Tour.”
A significant quantity of ADJ Focus Profile, Vizi Beam 12RX, and Focus Flex automated luminaires were used to create an impressive atmosphere last month for a huge hardstyle dance event held at the Autotron exhibition center close to ‘s-Hertogenbosch in The Netherlands. Vroeger Was Alles Beter (which translates to ‘Everything Used To Be Better’) focuses on classic hard dance music and this special edition dubbed ‘The Man With The Golden Classics’ was headlined by one of the scene’s most prolific artists, Headhunterz. The sold-out event, which attracted a crowd of 8000, ran all day from 12:30pm through to 12:00am. It included a solo set from Headhunterz in the early evening and then closed with a 1.5 hour ‘vs’ set between the DJ and his musical partner Wildstylez.Read More »More Than 100 ADJ Fixtures Create Impressive Atmosphere at ‘Vroeger Was Alles Beter 2023’
Global entertainment lighting, LED video, and atmospheric effects equipment manufacturer ADJ is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Dubai-based GSL Professional LLC. Established… Read More »ADJ Prepares For Expansion In The Middle East With Appointment Of New Distributor
Following a stellar year in 2022, the ADJ Group has restructured its USA Sales Team to provide a solid foundation for further growth in 2023. Firmly established as a mid-level entertainment lighting brand, ADJ’s product range offers an attractive combination of functionality, reliability, and value which is proving increasingly popular in both the rental/production and installation/integration sectors. To better serve customers in both these markets, as well as the traditional retail supply chain, four well-established ADJ team members are being redeployed into new strategic roles.Read More »ADJ Restructures USA Sales Team for Further Growth
A stunning light art installation created by Ben Cisterne and comprising 450 Astera NYX Bulbs graces the ceiling of the newest Our Great Southern Land permanent gallery at the National Museum of Australia (NMA) in Canberra.Read More »450 Astera NYX Bulbs for National Museum of Australia Installation
Carolyn Satter, president of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT), today announced that Laura Lee Everett has been named as the Executive Director of the association after an exhaustive nationwide search. Everett is currently the Chief Programs Officer for OPERA America.Read More »Laura Lee Everett Named USITT Executive Director
Transaction poised to accelerate growth for both companies through increased investments in manufacturing capacity, sales efforts, and marketing activities
Shurtape Technologies, LLC, an industry-leading producer of pressure-sensitive tapes, today announces the acquisition of Pro Tapes & Specialties, Inc., a tape manufacturer and converter that services a variety of markets, including graphic arts, library and school supply, precision die-cutting and fabricating, contract and custom converting, retail and general industrial. The culmination of a nearly two-decade partnership, the transaction brings together two companies that share a relentless commitment to exceptional product quality and innovation as well as industry-leading customer service.Read More »Shurtape Technologies, LLC, Acquires Pro Tapes & Specialties, Inc.
LD Chris Lose takes a look at how the digital age is changing the job market for our industry. With the need for a “survival of the adaptable” outlook he discusses how to learn to retrain our brains to thrive in the modern world and our evolving industry.
The LDI Show returned to Las Vegas after a busy year of live event productions across North America. The aisles were busy with production pros seeking to gear up for another busy year ahead, with exhibitors unveiling as many new products as steadily improving supply chain conditions would permit.
Martin Professional continues to expand their lighting team with the appointment of Sean O’Callaghan as Installed Lighting Consultant Relationship Manager, EMEA.Read More »Martin Professional Appoints Installed Lighting Consultant Relationship Manager