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Justin Kitchenman Calls Up grandMA3 Software for Luke Bryan’s ‘Raised Up Right’ Tour

Country music superstar Luke Bryan continued his Raised Up Right tour into the fall with a grandMA3 console controlling lighting and video for the show. Bryan’s tour kicked off last June in Charleston, West Virginia and concluded at the end of October in Jacksonville, FL. Raised Up Right is in support of his brand-new album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting products in North America. Read More »Justin Kitchenman Calls Up grandMA3 Software for Luke Bryan’s ‘Raised Up Right’ Tour

Lighting Consoles

This month’s Buyer’s Guide covers lighting consoles from a variety of manufacturers and distributors. Click here for details on control desks from ADJ Lighting, Altman Lighting, Avolites, Baxter Controls, Inc., Blizzard Lighting, ChamSys, ETC, High End Systems, MA Lighting, MEGA-LITE, Obsidian Control Systems, Pathway Connectivity, Vari-Lite, and Vista by Chroma-Q.

OSA International Increases Lighting Rental Inventory with New Ayrton Eurus and Additional Ayrton Diablo Fixtures

OSA International, Inc., which delivers world-class entertainment technology, event production and systems integration from its base in Las Vegas, has added large complements of Ayrton Eurus and Diablo lighting fixtures to its rental inventory servicing its Las Vegas and Nashville offices. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America.Read More »OSA International Increases Lighting Rental Inventory with New Ayrton Eurus and Additional Ayrton Diablo Fixtures

Main Light Becomes One of the First in the US to Acquire Ayrton Zonda 9 FX Fixtures

Main Light increased its rental inventory of Ayrton lighting fixtures with the purchase of a large complement of versatile new Zonda 9 FX fixtures. The company currently has offices in Delaware, Tennessee, and Las Vegas. Main Light has seen a steady demand for its Ayrton Perseo, Khamsin, and Diablo fixtures, which were acquired during the past two years. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America.Read More »Main Light Becomes One of the First in the US to Acquire Ayrton Zonda 9 FX Fixtures

LDI 2022 Helps Industry Gear Up for Busy 2023

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.

ACT Entertainment Acquires Ultimate Support Systems

ACT Entertainment, a manufacturer-distributor of live performance equipment, has acquired Ultimate Support Systems, a manufacturer of unique support solutions widely used throughout the music industry and in live performance-related fields. The official announcement was made in Windsor, CO at the home office of Ultimate Support Systems on September 15.Read More »ACT Entertainment Acquires Ultimate Support Systems

SES Invests in Ayrton Domino LT for Busy Summer and Fall in the US

Headquartered in Mocksville, NC, Special Event Services (SES) offers audio, lighting, design, video, staging and live event production to a wide array of clients. The company recently invested in Ayrton Domino LT fixtures expanding its inventory of Ayrton luminaires and putting the fixtures to work on a variety of projects across the country. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America.Read More »SES Invests in Ayrton Domino LT for Busy Summer and Fall in the US

Stage Right Lighting’s Ayrton Perseo Investment Pays Off for Live Events in Virginia’s Tidewater Region

The Trinity of Terror tour at the Chartway Arena at Old Dominion University

Stage Right Lighting in Virginia Beach, VA expanded its Ayrton lighting inventory with 38 Perseo IP65 rated compact, multi-function luminaires, which have been flying off the shelves, according to Production Manager Doug Arble. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America.Read More »Stage Right Lighting’s Ayrton Perseo Investment Pays Off for Live Events in Virginia’s Tidewater Region

LD Joe Cabrera ][ Selects Ayrton MagicBlade-R for Tears for Fears’ ‘Tipping Point’ Tour

Tears for Fears has wrapped the North American leg of their Tipping Point World Tour 2022 in support of the duo’s comeback album of the same name. Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal treated fans to favorites from their new album as well as classics from throughout the years in an amphitheater tour with lighting design by Joe Cabrera ][ who chose 48 Ayrton MagicBlade-R fixtures for effects lighting. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America.Read More »LD Joe Cabrera ][ Selects Ayrton MagicBlade-R for Tears for Fears’ ‘Tipping Point’ Tour