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HIVE & Production Park Forge Strategic Partnership

Manufacturers of innovative media engines, HIVE is known for its alternative approach to offering outstanding performance in a smaller form factor. HIVE has forged a strategic partnership with the prestigious live experience and entertainment campus, Production Park. A community of people and businesses focusing on innovation and cross-collaboration, Production Park is where live events and experiences are created. This partnership is based on the shared future visions of HIVE and Production Park – innovative technology with a reduced carbon footprint that is disruptive to the marketplace. Furthermore, through this partnership, HIVE now has access to capital to support its growth and product roadmap.Read More »HIVE & Production Park Forge Strategic Partnership

Harlequin Floors Announces the Retirement of EVP Pat Basileo

Pat Basileo

Industry veteran retires after 28 years at American Harlequin Corporation

Harlequin Floors, the global leader in advanced technology flooring for dance, performing arts, entertainment, and events, has announced the retirement of Pat Basileo, effective July 31st, 2023. Basileo has been with Harlequin for 28 years and has made significant contributions to the success of the American Harlequin division of the company during her tenure. Basileo has played an integral part in the Executive leadership team and is recognized for her dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence in all areas of the business.Read More »Harlequin Floors Announces the Retirement of EVP Pat Basileo

IATSE, The Broadway League, Disney Theatrical Reach Tentative Agreement Pending Ratification on Pink Contract 

July 20, 2023 – The Broadway League and Buena Vista Theatrical d/b/a/ Disney Theatrical and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees announced they have reached a tentative agreement for the “Pink Contract,” pending ratification by the bargaining unit. The respective parties will inform their members of the details of this agreement in the coming days.

IATSE had held a strike-authorization vote on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.Read More »IATSE, The Broadway League, Disney Theatrical Reach Tentative Agreement Pending Ratification on Pink Contract 

Inspiring Illumination: Elation Artiste™ Lights Harvest Crusade in Southern California

Harvest Church held its annual Harvest Crusade evangelistic outreach July 1-2 at a packed Honda Center in Anaheim, CA, and Elation Artiste series lights played a key role in creating a revival-like atmosphere for the 32,000 live attendees while helping to captivate over 200,000 who tuned in online. This was Harvest’s first-ever crusade at the Honda Center where attendees also enjoyed two nights of performances from award-winning Christian artists.Read More »Inspiring Illumination: Elation Artiste™ Lights Harvest Crusade in Southern California

ADJ Fixtures Bring Energy to the Main Stage at Stadfest Monheim 2023

A variety of ADJ fixtures, including 32 moving head beam luminaires and 28 Jolt Bar FX multi-function LED washes were used to illuminate the main stage at Stadfest Monheim in Germany last month. With lighting, audio, and video equipment supplied by local production companies Creative Sounds Veranstaltungstechnik and LaserFrame, the stage hosted a wide variety of performances and presentations throughout the three-day event, including headline sets from Fedde Le Grande, Joris and Tujamo.Read More »ADJ Fixtures Bring Energy to the Main Stage at Stadfest Monheim 2023

NAMM Young Professionals and Women of NAMM Announce New Leadership

NAMM Young Professionals (NAMM YP) and Women of NAMM (WON) recently elected new leaders to continue serving NAMM members. NAMM YP has elected two new members to its board of directors: Matthew Kennedy, director of strategic initiatives at C.F. Martin & Co., and Ryan Kotrlik, retail and combo manager at Beacock Music and Education Center. WON named new council members, with Julie Wagnitz, director of school music services for Heid Music, as chair; Morgan Walker, director of communications at Korg USA, as first vice chair; and Leanne Chu, director of supplier operations at Gator Co., as second vice chair.

Claypaky Appoints Carmen Savarese as Senior Area Manager and Business Development Manager for North America

(L to R) Francesco Romagnoli, Carmen Savarese, and Alberico D’Amato

Claypaky has announced the appointment of Carmen Savarese as our new Senior Area Manager and Business Development Manager for North America. Savarese has more than 15 years of worldwide experience in the entertainment industry, having held several posts, such as Business Development Manager, International Sales Director, VP of Sales and Marketing, and Managing Director, in various companies in the lighting industry and beyond. She has worked and lived in the US for a number of years, so she is well acquainted with the dynamics of this world-leading reference market.Read More »Claypaky Appoints Carmen Savarese as Senior Area Manager and Business Development Manager for North America

Robe Gets Intoxicated with Helene Fischer

It’s been a busy year so far for Lighting Designer Tim Routledge, including crafting a stunning production lighting design for Helene Fischer’s audacious new LIVE 2023 arena tour collaboration with Cirque du Soleil, which is playing to sold out audiences across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland until the autumn, presenting an energetic collage of a 360° production, seat-edge acrobatics, and superlative musical performance. Cirque’s creative team led by Marie-Helen Delage approached Routledge to work alongside Show Director Genevieve Dorion-Coupal and Set Designer Bruce Rodgers on this ambitious production.Read More »Robe Gets Intoxicated with Helene Fischer

Steven Pechie Appointed Vice President, Global Managed Services for Solotech

Steven Pechie, Vice President, Global Managed Services of the Sales and Systems Integration Division

Solotech, a global leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology, announces the appointment of Steven Pechie as Vice President, Global Managed Services of the Sales and Systems Integration Division. This strategic leadership role will contribute to the company’s continued growth and success in the managed services sector.Read More »Steven Pechie Appointed Vice President, Global Managed Services for Solotech

In Memoriam: Shawn McKeown, 1972-2023

Educator and production professional Shawn McKeown passed away May 28, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was 50. At the time of his death, he was employed by Full Sail University as Program Manager – Show Production. McKeown worked for Full Sail for more than 20 years holding a variety of teaching positions, including Department Chair, and Course Director.

Creative Light Products from German Light Products Support Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes is pleased to announce that German Light Products (GLP), manufacturer of high-quality intelligent lighting fixtures for the professional lighting market, has joined the BTS Pledge-of-Support Program. The company will contribute a portion of the profits from their new Creative Light products to Behind the Scenes.Read More »Creative Light Products from German Light Products Support Behind the Scenes