Skip to content

In Memoriam: Bob Roach, Lighting Industry Veteran, 67

Bob Roach

Robert David Roach, 67 of Longwood, FL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 7, 2023. Bob had recently been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and received a successful bone marrow transplant from his son, Mike. Sadly, in his weakened state he contracted pneumonia and was not able to rebound from it. He was born in Johnson City, TN on March 25, 1955 to John and Josephine Roach who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by brothers John and Jim Roach.Read More »In Memoriam: Bob Roach, Lighting Industry Veteran, 67

Winter Jam 2023 Takes Bandit Lites on Tour

Production Manager Jerry Holcomb and Lighting Designer Kurtis Wheat crafted a system for Winter Jam that would give the range of artists the most bang for their buck. Bandit Lites supported the tour providing the lighting solutions.

The Joy of Tinkering…if Time Permits

I want to make sure that the lighting is as good as it can affordably look. I want to make sure that every music change gets the attention that it deserves. I want to explore different looks and see what fits best…

Voting Ends This Friday (3/17) for the 21st Annual Parnelli Awards!

Let your voice be heard! Please join us in making the determination of who is deserving of the industry’s highest honor: a Parnelli Award. Please note that voting closes this Friday, March 17, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. (PST).

Take a few moments to cast your vote for this year’s Parnelli Awards. Only current subscribers to Projection, Lights & Staging News and FRONT of HOUSE magazine are eligible to vote. Make a difference and be a part of the process in determining this year’s winners.Read More »Voting Ends This Friday (3/17) for the 21st Annual Parnelli Awards!

Pliant Technologies Brings New CrewCom CCU-08 Control Unit to NAB 2023

Pliant Technologies, a leading provider of professional wireless intercom solutions, will highlight its CCU-08 CrewCom Control Unit at the 2023 NAB Show (Central Hall, Booth C7521). The CCU-08 is the latest addition to the CrewCom intercom  system and gives users the ability to use up to eight 4-Wire ports while retaining all the same features of the existing companion CCU-22 and CCU-44 products.Read More »Pliant Technologies Brings New CrewCom CCU-08 Control Unit to NAB 2023

City Theatrical Preview for First Cine Gear New York Expo 2023

City Theatrical will be demonstrating new technology for the film and video industry at Table 236 at the first ever Cine Gear New York Expo at Industry City in Brooklyn, New York from March 10 – 11, 2023. One lucky City Theatrical visitor at the show will be selected at random to receive a free DMXcat® Multi Function Test Tool, which is a troubleshooting tool designed for use by lighting professionals involved with the planning, installation, operation, or maintenance of studio lighting equipment.Read More »City Theatrical Preview for First Cine Gear New York Expo 2023

Ayrton Appoints Rubicon AS as its New, Exclusive Distributor for Norway

The Rubicon team of CEO Petter Norby, Sales Terje Sørlund, and Head of Business Development Inge Eidem.

Ayrton is excited to announce the appointment of Rubicon AS as its new exclusive distributor for Norway. The new agreement takes effect from 15 March 2023. “The date coincides with the start of the LLB trade show in Oslo which will be a perfect occasion for us to present Ayrton fixtures to the Norwegian market and mark the start of our new distributorship,” says Rubicon CEO and founder, Petter Norby. 

Established in 1994, Rubicon began life as a rental company and quickly grew to include a sales division. “Like Caesar crossing the Rubicon, there was no turning back,” says Norby. In 2017 Rubicon decided to focus entirely on sales and is now among the most well-respected mid-sized companies in Norway. Rubicon will be responsible for the sales and installation of the full range of Ayrton fixtures.Read More »Ayrton Appoints Rubicon AS as its New, Exclusive Distributor for Norway

NicLen Invests in Vari-Lite VL3600 Profile IP to Brighten 2023 Festival Season

Prime dry-hire company NicLen has invested in VL3600 Profile IP fixtures from Vari-Lite, originators of the modern moving head and a Signify entertainment lighting brand. The popular German firm has purchased a large quantity of the high-output, IP rated fixtures, citing superior optics and build quality as the reason for the purchase.Read More »NicLen Invests in Vari-Lite VL3600 Profile IP to Brighten 2023 Festival Season