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Industry Leaders Step Up for 22nd Annual Parnelli Awards

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

Inside the Stage and Lighting Design of Eurovision 2023

The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool came to a brilliant end with a dynamic final in the glorious Liverpool Arena. EventElevator has shared an insightful behind the scenes video on the tech and design details of the stage, lighting and show concept. They speak with Lighting Designer Tim Routledge and Stage Designer Julio Himede, as well as Damien Jackson from lighting supplier Neg Earth Lights and Lighting Programmer Tom Young.

CrowdLED Helped Make It a Night to Remember at the Coronation Concert

A unifying experience
The Coronation Concert 2023 at Windsor Castle was among the most exceptional shows of the year. The concert featured music legends like Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Andrea Bocelli, Paloma Faith, and Take That. CrowdLED was at the heart of the celebration with 20,000 LED wristbands, setting the night ablaze with color, excitement, and pure euphoria.Read More »CrowdLED Helped Make It a Night to Remember at the Coronation Concert

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).

StageSpot Hires David Silvernail as Chief Technology Officer

StageSpot announces that David Silvernail has joined the StageSpot team as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer. With his wealth of experience in eCommerce, website design, and community building, Silvernail is the perfect fit for their team.

Pangolin BEYOND and QuickShow Get a Major Upgrade: New Features and Improved Functionality are Here

Pangolin unveils the new features and improvements made in BEYOND 5.2 and QuickShow 5.2, featuring a new 3D animation plugin and an update to color effects. This release from Pangolin includes major upgrades to its BEYOND software and QuickShow software, including tons of improvements in quality of life, functionality, and usability.

This release will cover what is new and what has changed with Colors, Effects, Zoning, Projector settings, custom DMX profiles, and more, including an entirely new 3D animation plugin – adding yet another exciting tool for laser programmers.

Here’s a video tutorial on using Custom DMX in BEYOND:

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A Tour of the Stage for Metallica’s ‘M72 World Tour’

Metallica’s M72 World Tour covers 12 countries, 49 total shows, and has a custom stage that Metallica shows off in this behind the scenes video. James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo sit down with Zane Lowe in the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam. You see the stage setup in the beginning and then in the final segment (49:12) Lars Ulrich shows Zane an up-close view of the “Snake Pit” stage setup, looking at the incredible infrastructure of the stage and the details that create this incredible environment for the band and the audience.

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.

In Memoriam: Bob Roach, Lighting Industry Veteran, 67

Bob Roach

Robert David Roach, 67 of Longwood, FL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 7, 2023. Bob had recently been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and received a successful bone marrow transplant from his son, Mike. Sadly, in his weakened state he contracted pneumonia and was not able to rebound from it. He was born in Johnson City, TN on March 25, 1955 to John and Josephine Roach who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by brothers John and Jim Roach.Read More »In Memoriam: Bob Roach, Lighting Industry Veteran, 67

INFiLED Hires Kathy Skinski as VP of Sales for the Americas

INFiLED, a global leader in LED displays, announces the hiring of Kathy Skinski as Vice President of Sales for INFiLED North America. Skinski has over 25 years of experience in the technology and media industries with roles at top media giants including ABC, WarnerMedia, and Time Warner Cable. Skinski has been behind the scenes producing globally televised events including Super Bowls, World Cup Soccer and Presidential Elections. Prior to joining INFiLED, she was recruited to lead the Broadcast, Media and Virtual Production unit at Planar Systems and established an exceptional track record developing new partnerships, alliances, and managing the North American Sales Team.Read More »INFiLED Hires Kathy Skinski as VP of Sales for the Americas