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Robert Juliat Appoints Sound Technology Ltd as New Exclusive Distributor for the UK

(L to R) Claus Spreyer, Steve Fay, and Ludwig Lepage

Robert Juliat announces the appointment of Sound Technology Ltd as its new exclusive distributor for the UK (England, Scotland and Wales), with effect from 25th April 2023. Sound Technology Ltd, a Midwich Group company, is one of the most successful distributors operating in the professional lighting, professional audio and musical instrument industries in the UK. Expanding its dedicated lighting division, Sound Technology will exclusively distribute and promote the full range of Robert Juliat lighting equipment.Read More »Robert Juliat Appoints Sound Technology Ltd as New Exclusive Distributor for the UK

Robe Ramps Up the Horsepower for Equitana Spectacle

Equitana is a four-day equine extravaganza staged every two years at Melbourne Showground in Australia celebrating the spirit and passion of Australian equestrians and the integral place that horses play in Australian hearts, minds, history, culture, and society. The last such event was in 2018 as the 2020 one was canned due to Covid, so this year, organizers GTR Events brought it back bigger, better, and more brilliant than before.Read More »Robe Ramps Up the Horsepower for Equitana Spectacle

21st Parnelli Awards Offer Surprises, Emotions, and Winners

Always full of surprises and the unexpected, the 21st Annual Parnelli Awards held on Friday April 14 started out with a big one: Outgoing NAMM CEO/President Joe Lamond was initiated in the Parnelli Hall of Fame. Also getting their due: Roy Lamb (Lifetime Achievement Award), Keny Whitright (Visionary Award), Marty Garcia (Audio Innovator) and more than two dozen others.

PRG Spring Online Auction in Full Swing; Ends April 18

PRG’s Spring Auction is underway! Bidding is now open – auction ends April 18. PRG Proshop is currently holding an online auction for used equipment to refresh its rental inventory. You will find a wide variety of high quality, professionally maintained equipment across multiple production disciplines at this event. Everything will be performance tested prior to sale and sold in an “as-is” condition with a no-returns policy.Read More »PRG Spring Online Auction in Full Swing; Ends April 18

Sneak Preview of 21st Parnelli Awards Program

Terry Lowe, president of Timeless Communications, founder of PLSN and FRONT of HOUSE Magazines and co-founder of the Parnelli Awards, has announced that the program to the upcoming Parnelli Awards can be seen online. No, the winners of more than two dozen categories will not be divulged, but you can check out all the nominees for this year’s awards, including Lighting Designer of the Year, Lighting Company of the Year, Hometown Hero Lighting Company of the Year, the Indispensable Technology categories and more. The program also features more information on the history of the two-decade-plus awards program along with profiles of this year’s honorees for career achievement – Roy Lamb (Lifetime Achievement), Keny Whitright (Visionary) and Marty Garcia (Audio Innovator).

Streaming The Last Rockstars at the Hollywood Palladium

The Last Rockstars, a Japanese supergroup, played sold-out dates in Tokyo, New York City, and Los Angeles. We speak with Lighting Designer Peter Morse about his rocking design that showcased the band in the best light, and with Video Director Kevin Garcia about capturing and livestreaming the Hollywood Palladium show globally, including to 100 movie theaters in Japan.

Making the Evening Happen: The Sponsors

The annual Parnelli Awards ceremony is the one night a year we shine the spotlight on those who spend their careers away from it, toiling backstage. And the evening wouldn’t be possible without our forward-thinking, industry-supporting sponsors. Here’s a brief introduction to who they are and what they do for our industry.

Don’t Be Like Pine Box

Chris Lose takes a fun look at how to avoid being efficient, responsive and client-centric as he recounts a recent rehearsal studio experience that left him bemused why others don’t offer similar accommodations.

Remembering Nook: Family, Friends, and Colleagues Gather for a Celebration of Life in Minneapolis

The crowd gathered to Celebrate the Life of Richard “Nook” Schoenfeld with LD & MC John Featherstone leading the remembrances. Musicians Tom Liebermann on guitar, and Tim O’Keefe on percussion and harmonica added some live music to the evening.

Taking place after a sun-drenched April Fools Day that followed a surprise late-winter blizzard, the memorial service for Richard (a.k.a. Rick, a.k.a. Nook) Schoenfeld, packed the third floor event space above Brit’s Pub in Minneapolis with family, friends, and colleagues gathered to celebrate the former editor of PLSN’s life.Read More »Remembering Nook: Family, Friends, and Colleagues Gather for a Celebration of Life in Minneapolis