Bandit Lites announces the promotion of Andrew Ellis to Project Manager. Ellis brings an immense knowledge of hands-on touring experience to this position, where he will plan, direct, and coordinate with Bandit’s clients to ensure the goals and objectives are accomplished within defined budget and time frames.
Bandit Lites, the leader in concert lighting, is excited to share Kelly Feild has joined the team as the Director of Touring Personnel. Feild’s education and experience both make her exceptionally qualified in ensuring every aspect of a production’s crew runs seamlessly. With a role that extends beyond simply logistics, she’ll curate a team of professionals that will deliver the standard of excellence Bandit’s clients know to expect. In addition to her efforts as Director of Touring Personnel, Feild will also head expanding Bandit’s college outreach as well as interviewing and hiring additional touring personnel of all experience levels and backgrounds.Read More »Kelly Feild Comes Home to Bandit Lites as Touring Personnel Director
Bandit Lites is once again leading the way in new technology as it adds a massive amount of new Claypaky Sharpy X Frames to its touring arsenal. Bandit is the first company in the world to send the Sharpy X Frames on the road, showcasing once again its commitment in bringing its clients the best in lighting.Read More »Bandit Lites Bolsters Inventory with Claypaky Sharpy X Frames Investment
Bandit Lites announces the promotion of Craig Richter to Project Manager-Designer. With more than 14 years at Bandit, Richter’s work ethic coupled with his experience, skill and strategic vision makes him incredibly qualified in his new role. As a Project Manager-Designer, he will plan, direct, and coordinate with Bandit’s clients to ensure the goals and objectives are accomplished within defined budget and time frames.Read More »Craig Richter Promoted to Project Manager-Designer at Bandit Lites
Bandit Lites shares that Matt Dean has rejoined Bandit Lites as its newest Project Manager. As a member of the Nashville production office, Dean will oversee the planning, directing, and coordination of his designated tours and events, ensuring everyone involved in the project understands the specifications to deliver the Bandit Standard before each show leaves the warehouse.Read More »Matt Dean Returns to Bandit as Project Manager
Viral country superstar Walker Hayes is back on the road for the Duck Buck Tour with a lighting system from Bandit Lites. The “Fancy Like” singer songwriter is known for his warm, family-friendly shenanigans and authentic lyrics. In fact, the whole Walker clan tours together, with his kids joining him on stage to take part in some of TikTok dances millions have learned. The family vibes don’t simply stop for Walker and his wife and children; the entire tour brims with a welcoming atmosphere, a sensation that Nathan Alves and Seth Jackson notes Bandit also prides itself on. “The Bandit experience is always like working with your family,” Jackson said. “Mike Golden (Bandit VP) and I reminisced that I first walked into his door 25 years ago.”Read More »Walker Hayes Brings Bandit Lites and The Darkroom Creative on ‘Duck Buck’ Tour
For Carrie Underwood’s upcoming Denim & Rhinestones Tour, which kicks off this month and runs through March 2023, Bandit Lites is providing Fireplay LD Nick Whitehouse with brand-new Vari-Lite VL3600 PROFILE IP fixtures.
Industry leader Bandit Lites has again invested in some of the latest new offerings from Chauvet Professional. Jake Tickle, Bandit Vice President of Business and… Read More »Bandit Lites Sends New Chauvet on the Road
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
Bandit Lites announces the promotions of several major leaders with Brent Barrett as Vice President of Business Development, Roth Edwards as Vice President of Operations… Read More »Bandit Lites Promotes Executives Brent Barrett, Roth Edwards and Jake Tickle
Rising country star Jimmie Allen kicked off his first headlining trek, the Down Home tour, with lighting provided by Bandit Lites. The multi-platinum singer-songwriter performed his single, “Down Home,” at the Grammy Awards ceremony in Las Vegas on April 3, less than a month after its release. The song will also be on Allen’s third album, ‘Tulip Drive,’ which is due out June 24.
Bandit Lites launched into the new year with ambitious plans of growth and renewal. To that end, Bandit announces the hiring of Paul Holst as an additional project manager in Nashville to better meet the 2022 demands of events and tours.