NantStudios, a virtual production studio based in El Segundo in Los Angeles County, CA, recently announced that the company, through its wholly owned Australian subsidiary, has built two new LED volume/In-Camera VFX stages at Docklands Studios located in Melbourne, Australia, and will operate the world’s largest LED volume.
Designer James L. Moody died this year at the age of 80. A pioneering lighting designer for concerts, television, and theater as well as a professor, lecturer, author, and mentor, Moody had an amazing and varied career that influenced many throughout the live entertainment industry.
Four industry insiders once again bring their expertise, in partnership with the Rock Lititz Community, to build a stronger, healthier touring and live-event industry
After a sold-out launch in 2022, THE Conference: Live at Lititz will return to the Rock Lititz Campus, December 6, 7, and 8, 2023. In partnership with the Rock Lititz Community, CJMS (Charlie Hernandez, Jake Berry, Marty Hom, and Stuart Ross) will continue the work of collaboration, growth, and mentorship at the second annual conference.Read More »Tickets on Sale for THE Conference: Live at Lititz’s Second Annual Event
Martin Tremblay, President and CEO of Solotech, announced the appointment of Martin Carrier as President of the Live Productions Division in Canada. “I’m pleased to welcome an exceptional leader who will play a key role on our management team thanks to his extensive experience in the entertainment industry,” said Tremblay. “Martin Carrier is a visionary who, along with his team, will drive the Live Productions business in Canada within a large-scale market.”Read More »Martin Carrier Joins Solotech as President of the Live Productions Division in Canada
In keeping with its mission of providing customers with cutting edge technological solutions, Chauvet has acquired LynTec, a leading global supplier of electrical power solutions for lighting, video, and audio systems. Founded in 1982, Lenexa, KS-based LynTec is widely known for its advanced lighting control panels, with these products installed in well over 10,000 sites throughout the world.Read More »Chauvet Acquires LynTec
Auckland based Spot-Light Systems – now part of the NEP Live Group – is among New Zealand’s leading lighting live show and event rental companies, and one that has continued to invest in Robe moving lights as the country emerged from the pandemic, adding 24 MegaPointes, 12 Tarrantulas to their existing fleets, and for the first time, 20 ESPRITES joined the inventory.Read More »Robe in the Spot-Light
MAXHUB appointed Todd Moffett to the position of Enterprise Sales Manager, Southeast. Moffett started with MAXHUB on March 6th and is stationed in Port Charlotte,… Read More »MAXHUB Appoints Todd Moffett Enterprise Sales Manager, Southeast
Bandit Lites announces the opening of its new facility in Charlotte, NC. After 10 years in the Charlotte market, this is Bandits third new facility. The luxurious space will primarily accommodate the integration team as they continue their expansion into 2023. Bandit Lites Vice President of Operations, Roth Edwards, spearheaded finding and delivering the new facility. After a month’s long search, the location north of Charlotte, North Huntersville was chosen for its amazing community, quality building, and idyllic neighborhood.Read More »Bandit Lites Purchases New Charlotte Office
Montreal-based Solotech appointed Alexandre Pecqueux President of the Sales and Systems Integration (SSI) Division, Canada. Pecqueux, a Master of Industrial Engineering, has been with Solotech… Read More »Solotech Appoints Alexandre Pecqueux President, Sales and Systems Integration Division, Canada
Solotech, a world leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pecqueux, a Master of Industrial Engineering, has been with Solotech for over 16 years. He has garnered experience in a multitude of positions and departments within the organization, bringing his unrivaled experience in operational and strategic processes to this role.Read More »Alexandre Pecqueux Appointed President, Sales and Systems Integration Division, Canada
Ayrton is excited to announce the appointment of Rubicon AS as its new exclusive distributor for Norway. The new agreement takes effect from 15 March 2023. “The date coincides with the start of the LLB trade show in Oslo which will be a perfect occasion for us to present Ayrton fixtures to the Norwegian market and mark the start of our new distributorship,” says Rubicon CEO and founder, Petter Norby.
Established in 1994, Rubicon began life as a rental company and quickly grew to include a sales division. “Like Caesar crossing the Rubicon, there was no turning back,” says Norby. In 2017 Rubicon decided to focus entirely on sales and is now among the most well-respected mid-sized companies in Norway. Rubicon will be responsible for the sales and installation of the full range of Ayrton fixtures.Read More »Ayrton Appoints Rubicon AS as its New, Exclusive Distributor for Norway
Designer James L. Moody died on Monday, February 20, 2023, at the age of 80. Lighting Designer for theater, concerts, and television as well as professor, lecturer, author, and mentor, Moody had an amazing and varied career.
We send our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues on his passing. His daughter Kimberly posted on Facebook, saying “For friends and family who knew him and would like to celebrate his life there will be two ceremonies, one at his Buddhist temple in Los Angeles and the other with the United States Coast Guard in Oxnard.” PLSN will share those details when we get them.Read More »In Memoriam: James Moody, Designer, Author, Teacher, Mentor, 80