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Carter Fulghum Named Lighting Director of the Year

Lighting Director Carter Fulghum giving his thanks after being presented the Parnelli Award for Lighting Director of the Year for his work on Shinedown by Tour Manager/Parnelli Presenter, David “5-1” Norman. Photo by Jen Gray

Bandit Lites is immensely proud to share Carter Fulghum was recognized as Lighting Director of the Year for his work with Shinedown at the 2024 Parnelli Awards. Fulghum consistently delivers the Bandit standard of excellence, making him a treasured asset on the Shinedown tour for over 12 years.Read More »Carter Fulghum Named Lighting Director of the Year

Bandit Lites Sees Payoff from Big Investment in Ayrton Khamsins


In late 2021 Bandit Lites made a purchase of several hundred Ayrton Khamsin-S fixtures with no real work planned from them; however, the Ayrton name, the high quality of service from the team at ACT Entertainment and a great relationship with Ben Saltzman made this a low-risk opportunity. As it played out, every Khamsin, as they arrived, went straight on the road.Read More »Bandit Lites Sees Payoff from Big Investment in Ayrton Khamsins

Shinedown Tours with Bandit Lites-Supplied Elation SEVEN Battens


Hard rock band Shinedown has just wrapped its biggest stage show to date on The Revolution’s Live Tour, already their second headlining North American trek of the year. Lighting design was by Mitchell Schellenger, with Carter Fulghum out on the tour directing a rig that included effects from Elation Professional SEVEN Batten 72™ linear LED lights. Lighting supply was by Bandit Lites.Read More »Shinedown Tours with Bandit Lites-Supplied Elation SEVEN Battens