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Classical Musicians at SXSW in Austin Lit with GLP X4 Bar Battens and FR1 Luminaires

Local tech suppliers, Limitless Lights & Sound, provided a lean but effective assortment of GLP X4 Bar battens and FR1 luminaires.

This year’s South by Southwest Music Festival (SXSW) in Austin, TX provided a unique classical music showcase into its multi-cultural annual event. The brainchild of Thea Paraskevaides from Brighton-based ‘Artists&’, the underlying concept was to close the gap between classical musicians and audience via integration and collaboration—aimed at creating a fluid and dynamic experience for the audience. “I want to move classical music more into the mainstream,” she declared. And production lighting would play a vital role in that process.Read More »Classical Musicians at SXSW in Austin Lit with GLP X4 Bar Battens and FR1 Luminaires

2023 Tony Award Winners

Some beautiful design work was nominated for the 76th Annual TONY Awards this year and selecting winners was surely a difficult task. However, winners were indeed announced at the celebration of Broadway’s incredible season of work. Here is the list of the Tony Award worthy designs for 2023 with the winners highlighted.

Matthew PJ Row Creates Powerful Silhouettes for Shane Smith and the Saints with CHAUVET Professional

There’s a good reason why two songs by Shane Smith and the Saints were used in the season five opening episode of Yellowstone. Like the popular Kevin Costner program, the music of this widely acclaimed band from Austin, TX delves into uncertain areas where borders can become murky, and subtle implications lead to bigger understandings.Read More »Matthew PJ Row Creates Powerful Silhouettes for Shane Smith and the Saints with CHAUVET Professional

Stage Directions Callboard, June 2023

The Howell Binkley Fellowship Program announced their third Fellow for 2023, Amara McNeil; and a 2023 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre will be presented to Production Supervisor and Production Stage Manager Lisa Dawn Cave. We also look at the Tony design nominations and present the news of appointments and promotions at the Washington National Opera (WNO).

Tours & TV Shoots Spring Forth

Find out who’s working on what projects as Debi Moen shares the scope on SZA’s S.O.S., Hayley Kiyoko, Brit Floyd, Billy Idol, and the CMT Music Awards in Austin, among other gigs.

Antone’s Nightclub in Austin, TX Relies on Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pros to Capture Live Music Performances

Photo by Arnold Wells

Blackmagic Design noted that the Austin, TX-based blues club, Antone’s Nightclub, relies on four Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pros to capture artist performances, which are live streamed to the club’s website, Antones.com, offering viewers intimate and lively musical experiences.Read More »Antone’s Nightclub in Austin, TX Relies on Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pros to Capture Live Music Performances

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.

CMA Touring Awards Celebrate Excellence

Winners of the 2022 CMA Touring Awards were honored during an industry celebration at Marathon Music Works in Nashville on Monday, Jan. 30. (L – R, back row): Morgan Pitt and Chrissy Hall (Ryman Auditorium), John Huie, John Stalder, Austin Neal, Chris Kappy, Dan Hochhalter, Robert Scovill, Jill Trunnell and Brian O’Connell. (L – R, front row): Michael Zuehsow, David Farmer, Keith Urban, Stephanie Mundy Self, Tyler Hutcheson and Jerry Slone. Photo Credit: Hunter Berry/CMA

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Country Music Association’s CMA Touring Awards took place Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, at Nashville’s Marathon Music Works. We at PLSN congratulate all of the winners of this year’s CMA Touring Awards. Previously known as the SRO (Standing Room Only) Awards, the CMA Touring Awards were originally created by the CMA Board of Directors in 1990 to honor outstanding professional achievement within the touring industry. The SRO Awards were renamed the CMA Touring Awards in 2016.

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