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The Technology Behind Coldplay’s ‘Music of the Spheres’ Tour

Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour features a bevy of sustainable elements including four inflatable LED spheres that played a role in supporting the band’s green goals. PRG worked with their team on the engineering and fabrication of this innovative technology. In this video Production Designer Misty Buckley, Production Manager Jake Berry, Video Director Ant Barrett, Screens Director Josh Koffman, and Managing Director, PRG Projects Frederic Opsomer take us behind the scenes of the design.

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Stepping Into The Spotlight: ADJ’s New IP65 Rated Hydro Spot 2 Is Shipping Now

Offering an impressive 15,000 lumen output derived from a potent 320W cool white LED engine, the new Hydro Spot 2 from ADJ is an IP65 rated spot fixture packed with features. From animation wheel, twin Gobo wheels and two prism options, to CMY color mixing with variable CTO flag and an additional color wheel, it offers all the tools a lighting designer could wish for. This combination of power and features is drawn together in a robust fixture that can be used both inside and outdoors in any weather conditions, making it the ideal solution for rental and event production companies looking for maximum versatility. Here’s an introductory video on the ADJ Hydro Spot 2:

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Fox NFL Sunday Features ROE Visual for Flexible Broadcasting

Fox Sports Launching New Virtual Studio with Support by NEP Sweetwater

Applying the latest in extended reality (XR) technology, the new Fox Sports studio in Los Angeles, CA, is kicking NFL on Fox in a completely new direction. The No. 1 rated NFL pregame show Fox NFL Sunday is receiving an entirely redesigned set, supported by NEP Sweetwater with ROE Visual LED displays.Read More »Fox NFL Sunday Features ROE Visual for Flexible Broadcasting

PLSN Fall Product Guide

We take a look at a variety of new products being launched this fall from a range of manufacturers and distributors. This product guide includes new luminaires, control and distribution products, staging, trussing, video, special effects, and other production equipment.

Cosmo Wilson Creates Evocative Mood for Aerosmith at Fenway Park

Time was on Cosmo Wilson’s mind on Sept. 8 when he lit Aerosmith’s pandemic-postponed 50th Anniversary Concert at iconic Fenway Park. The band’s longtime LD not only transcended time by creating powerful looks that harkened back to the early days of his client’s storied career, he also had called on his considerable bag of tricks to beat the clock when setting up a massive rig for a one-off at a major league baseball stadium.Read More »Cosmo Wilson Creates Evocative Mood for Aerosmith at Fenway Park

Elation LED Lighting System to Benefit Belgium’s GC De Kroon Theatre for Years to Come

This past summer, community center and local theatre GC De Kroon in Bocholt, Belgium, invested in a new Elation LED lighting package just in time for the new theatre season. The new energy-efficient lighting upgrade includes both stage and house lighting fixtures, a dynamic state-of-the-art system that will serve the local performance community well into the future.Read More »Elation LED Lighting System to Benefit Belgium’s GC De Kroon Theatre for Years to Come

LED Video Solutions for Coheed and Cambria Tour

American progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria traveled across the U.S. over the summer on A Window of The Waking Mind Tour. The 25-stop trek, which took in a mixture of outdoor amphitheaters and indoor arenas, featured an impressive production that was anchored by a giant inflatable set piece flanked by a pair of large video walls constructed from ADJ’s Vision Series VS3 modular LED panels. The screens played a central role within the show, displaying custom animated content that depicted scenes from the fantasy world by which the band’s music is inspired.Read More »LED Video Solutions for Coheed and Cambria Tour

Martin by HARMAN Introduces MAC Aura XIP Indoor/Outdoor Wash Light with Filament Effect

HARMAN Professional Solutions introduces the Martin MAC Aura XIP, premium moving head wash light raising the bar for optical quality, featuring an even wash field with soft edge, minimal stray light, and high intensity mid-air beams. It has a Radical aura filament effect, with improved light engine control, and an outdoor rating with close to zero compromises in weight, size, and aesthetics.

Here’s an introductory video on the features of the MAC Aura XIP:

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ADJ Lights Up Iggy Azalea & Natalia Jiménez at Long Beach Pride 2022

This summer’s Pride Parade in Long Beach, CA was accompanied by a two-day, two-stage festival featuring Iggy Azalea, Natalia Jiménez and more. Islay Events lit the performances with an array of fixtures including ADJ Hydro Beam X2 and Focus Spot 4Z moving heads, Jolt 300 washes, and IP65-rated 18P HEX IP LED par fixtures.

Broadway Green Alliance’s Fall Textile Drive Set for September 14

The Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) is sponsoring a textile drive on Wednesday, September 14th from 11:00am – 2:00pm in the center of Duffy Square (46th Street between 7th Avenue and Broadway in Times Square). The event will take place rain or shine. This Fall Textile Drive is made possible thanks to our sponsor, InCord.Read More »Broadway Green Alliance’s Fall Textile Drive Set for September 14

ULTRA LB18: ADJ’s Versatile New Lime-Infused Linear LED Wash Offers Tunable White and High CRI

The ULTRA LB18 is ADJ’s latest addition to its range of LED-powered wash fixtures utilizing enhanced lime-infused color mixing. This versatile linear lighting device incorporates powerful 5-in-1 RGBAL LEDs to deliver enhanced color mixing, including tunable white, and a high CRI. Offering a variety of useful features and customizable operating parameters, including zone control, it is designed both for permanent installation and temporary event use at indoor locations. Here’s a video preview of the ULTRA LB18 from ADJ:

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