Bandit Lites is finishing 2023 with yet another nomination for Concert Visuals Company of the Year at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards where the industry gathers to honor the top tours, venues, live music executives, agencies, production companies, and more in over 40 categories.Read More »Bandit Lites Nominated for Pollstar Awards Concert Visuals Company of the Year
When Jimmy John’s founder Jimmy Liautaub threw a party for his wife Leslie’s birthday, he had one surprise she absolutely did not see coming: a serenade from her favorite musician, the legendary Sir Elton John. Bandit Lites illuminated the stage for the Rocketman’s 12 song set at Nashville’s Supper Club at The Twelve Thirty Club.Read More »Bandit Brings Lights to Birthday Bash with Sir Elton John
HARDY, one of country music’s hardest rocking singer-songwriters, is out on his debut arena tour with a lighting package from Bandit Lites. The Mockingbird & The Crow Tour, named for his highest charting album to date, merges his country roots and rock sound, to deliver music that rings true for his millions of listeners. The second leg of his tour kicked off in the fall and features Lainey Wilson and Dylan Marlowe.Read More »HARDY and Designer Trevor Drawdy Launch Fall Arena Tour with Bandit Lites
As 2023 dips into shorter nights and colder seasons, American rock band Black Veil Brides is transporting fans into a transcendent gothic heavy metal revelry. Their tour kicked off in early September with Bandit Lites supplying the lighting. Mark Scherer, Bandit Lites Client Representative, worked closely with the band to craft a lighting system that would offer a wide range of versatility.Read More »Black Veil Brides Bring Bandit on the Road
Bandit Lites is thrilled to be providing the lighting for multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning Zac Brown Band on their 2023 From the Fire Tour. Comprised of Zac Brown, Jimmy De Martini, John Driskell Hopkins, Coy Bowles, Chris Fryar, Clay Cook, Matt Mangano, Daniel de los Reyes and Caroline Jones, the Zac Brown Band recently released The Comeback (Deluxe) album which features re-recorded tracks with James Taylor, Jimmy Buffett, Marcus King, and Blake Shelton.Read More »Zac Brown Band Takes Bandit Lites Gear on ‘From the Fire Tour’
Sometimes, less is indeed more. Tyler Veneziano has no problem with that theory. The talented designer is a huge fan of the CHAUVET Professional Rogue R1 FX-B with its five individually controlled RGBW moving heads. He particularly likes the fixture’s infinite pan and tilt. But when lighting multi-platinum rockers Breaking Benjamin on their North American tour earlier this summer, Veneziano stopped himself from using this feature at points during the band’s 90-minute, 17-song set. “I love the infinite pan and tilt, but I didn’t want to over-use it and become predictable,” he explained. “My plan was to save theses looks for key moments to maximize their impact.”Read More »Tyler Veneziano Mixes Subtlety and Color for Breaking Benjamin with CHAUVET Professional
Viral Internet sensations Dude Perfect recently wrapped their high octane 24-city Panda-monium Tour with a lighting system designed by 46 Entertainment and provided by Bandit Lites. Former college roommates Tyler “Beard” Toney, Cory and Coby Cotton, Garrett “Purple Hoser” Hilbert, and Cody “Tall Guy” Jones famous for their crazy stunts and trick-shot battles have amassed 59.6 million YouTube subscribers and 11.8 million Instagram followers.Read More »Dude Perfect Lets Loose the ‘Panda-monium’ with Bandit Lites and 46 Entertainment
With about six months to go, the 22nd Annual Parnelli Awards are on track to break several records – first and foremost, the number of companies stepping up to make the evening of the live event industry’s award show a success. “I’m humbled by not only the number of progressive companies sponsoring our industry award show this year, but who is stepping up,” says Parnelli Awards Co-Founder and Executive Producer Terry Lowe. “Not only is it wonderful to see so many who have supported continuously from the first shows like All Access Staging and Productions, Harman Professional, and Sound Image, but also great to welcome first-time sponsors joining us this year.” First time supporters of this year’s gala include Eagle Production Co., Eventric/Master Tour, and Spider Ranch Productions.Read More »Industry Leaders Step Up for 22nd Annual Parnelli Awards
Bandit Lites announces the hiring of Grayson Bowron to the production team in Nashville. As a moving light technician, Bowron be responsible for diagnostics, repair of fixtures where needed, cleaning and learning about new fixtures when purchased.Read More »Bandit Lites Hires Grayson Bowron to Production Team
The 2023 K-LOVE Fan Awards marked their tenth year with a moving showcase of the biggest names in Christian music, films, sports, books, and more. The fan voted awards were held May 28th at the Grand Ole Opry House and aired on TBN on June 2. Bandit Lites supplied the lighting system where Brandon Lake, for King & Country, Lauren Daigle, and Mercy Me were among the evening’s big winners.Read More »Bandit Lites Brings the Lighting to the 10th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards
Bandit Lites shares that Matt Dean has rejoined Bandit Lites as its newest Project Manager. As a member of the Nashville production office, Dean will oversee the planning, directing, and coordination of his designated tours and events, ensuring everyone involved in the project understands the specifications to deliver the Bandit Standard before each show leaves the warehouse.Read More »Matt Dean Returns to Bandit as Project Manager
