Coppell, Texas-based Alford Media, an event services company with more than 220 corporate events worldwide to its credit annually, has invested in a large complement of Ayrton Rivale fixtures for use on their busy roster of projects. The purchase marked the first Ayrton fixtures in the Alford inventory.
Matt Pitman, founder of design studio, Pixelmappers, and long-time Production and Lighting Designer for Dua Lipa, employed a massive rig of Ayrton fixtures for the singer/songwriter’s ‘flawless’ headline appearance on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage this summer.
Acclaimed singer-songwriter and J-Pop sensation, Hikaru Utada, embarked on a tour of Japan and Asia in support of their new album, ‘Science Fiction’. The tour featured an other-worldly and monolithic production design from JAW Studio’s Jason Ardizzone-West. Lighting Designer Jeremy Lechterman, of Fragment 9, featured some classic Ayrton fixtures – MagicPanel 602 and MagicBlade R – as major components of his design.
Lighting Designer Gregg Maltby used an array of Ayrton fixtures and grandMA3 light consoles for legendary artist Peter Frampton’s ‘The Positively Thankful Tour’, which led up to his induction ceremony at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in October. OSA International in Nashville was the lighting vendor for the tour, a role they played for Frampton’s 2023 North American tour.
Salle Odyssée, the cultural performance theater at the Maison de la Culture complex in Gatineau, Québec, has installed a range of Ayrton and Robert Juliat lighting fixtures and a new grandMA3 console provided by Perfecson. Salle Odyssée daily hosts a variety of shows, including music and standup comedy. The new equipment is part of a CAD$5 million project, for a state-of-the-art upgrade of the theater.
Following the worldwide success of Rivale Profile, Ayrton presents its brand new Veloce Profile, the second ultra-equipped luminaire in its ‘Ultimate’ family, which has been specially designed for use in large spaces. Veloce Profile is a versatile, IP65 rated, luminaire capable of operating in all conditions, indoors and outdoors, including saline-heavy environments.
Zenon Dubai is a stunning new restaurant that uses cutting edge immersive technology with AI-powered performances and interactive displays to serve customers an unforgettable sensory experience. It is the first nightclub in Dubai to be fitted with all-Ayrton moving lights. The design, installation, programming and system integration were handled by Alex Douglas, Lighting Consultant with Em-Tec.
Ayrton announces the appointment of Briony Berning as its new Design, Training and Business Development Engineer as part of the continuing expansion of its international team. The appointment takes place with immediate effect.Read More »Ayrton Appoints Briony Berning as Design, Training and Business Development Engineer
Ayrton is delighted to welcome Newart Iluminação Ltda as its new, exclusive distributor for Brazil. The appointment takes place with immediate effect.Read More »Ayrton Welcomes Newart Iluminação Ltda as its New Exclusive Distributor for Brazil
Ayrton announces the official launch of Kyalami, its first IP65-rated laser source luminaire in its Creative Solution series. Kyalami is inspired by the multiple award-winning MagicDot. First released in 2015, MagicDot sold by the thousands within months, and still inspires creativity. Nine years later it has given birth to Kyalami. Here’s a video overview of the Kyalami:
Swedish metal band, Amaranthe, recently performed a near-sold out, 24-date tour of Europe promoting its latest studio album, The Catalyst, which was released in February. The band’s Lighting Designer, Operator and Project Manager, Lutz Neemann, together with Systems Technician and LD No2, Daniel Scheuch, used 14 Ayrton Diablo S fixtures as their main source of key lighting. 10 Diablo S were rigged on lighting towers and a further 4 on top of a truss set on a dolly as part of the floor package.Read More »Ayrton Diablo S Tours with Swedish Metal Band Amaranthe
4Wall Entertainment successfully hosted the Moving Light Match-Up at the 2024 United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) Conference in Seattle last month. USITT is the leading association for performing arts and entertainment professionals. It provides education, networking opportunities, and resources to its members, which include designers, educators, and technicians. The annual conference is a hub for innovation and collaboration within the entertainment technology industry.Read More »4Wall Entertainment Hosts Moving Light Match-Up at USITT Seattle