BC Video Services supported the New Year’s Eve party at Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas by using PIXERA media server technology. Caesars… Read More »Caesars Palace New Year’s Eve Party Celebrates with PIXERA
Steve Thomas, 67, died March 11, after a courageous battle with cancer. Thomas was a long-time live event professional whose career included worldwide tours as site coordinator/tour production with artists including Pink Floyd, Genesis, Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Counting Crows, and George Strait.Read More »In Memoriam: Steve Thomas, 67
“We have broken paradigms,” Sergio Lizárraga, leader of Banda MS once told an interviewer, referring to his band’s popularity, which has transcended all expectations to prove that banda music has unlimited appeal in today’s market beyond Mexico. Sold out shows before wildly appreciative crowds from Nashville to Las Vegas have provided convincing proof of Lizárraga’s paradigm busting claim. It’s easy to see why fans are falling in love with this band. Bouncy songs like “Por Mi No Te Detengas,” and “El Color de Tus Ojos” will make anyone feel like dancing, regardless of where they’re from or which language they speak. And ballads like “Quien Pierde Mas,” can spark romance anywhere.Read More »Proaudio del Norte and CHAUVET Professional Help Mario Moro Flores Convey Mood of Banda MS
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
The Broadway Technical Theatre History Project, a part of Purchase College, State University of New York, will present the Ninth Broadway technical ‘Backstage Legends and Masters Award’ to theater legend, William M. (Bill) Mensching on Monday, April 24, 2023. This free event is open to everyone, and will also be streamed live.
Main Light, LLC, a preeminent lighting rental partner, has expanded its support for its clients by opening a new facility in Teterboro, NJ, just outside New York City. With the opening of the Teterboro shop on Monday, February 20, there are now four optimally situated Main Light locations—Wilmington, DE; Teterboro, NJ; Nashville, TN; and Las Vegas, NV.Read More »Main Light Opens New Facility in Teterboro, NJ
Awakening, at Wynn Las Vegas, is a spectacle of sight and sound, weaving myth and magic throughout the 360-degree custom designed theater. Conceived and created by Baz Halpin, Bernie Yuman, Michael Curry and a world-renowned team of talent behind some of the most iconic moments in live entertainment. That team discuss their work on the show in this video look Behind the Spectacle:
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Read More »Video of the Week: Design and Technology for ‘Awakening’ at The Wynn
Blue Planet announced an array of staff promotions and new hires. These include Las Vegas-based Canaan Caughey and Brad Royal, who were promoted to National Sales Manager and National Service Manager, respectively. New hires include Katie Clayton in Atlanta and Karina Carrasco, Rafael Villagrana and Lauren Vodopich in Las Vegas.
4Wall Entertainment, a worldwide provider of entertainment equipment and services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Abdalla, formerly VP of Marketing & Sales, to Chief Marketing Officer.Read More »4Wall Entertainment Promotes Dan Abdalla to Chief Marketing Officer
Elation Professional is simplifying ellipsoidal lighting with the new, all-in-one KL Profile FC™. Designed for the ultimate in flexibility and performance, the KL Profile FC combines everything a designer needs in one innovative package, eliminating the need for additional lighting accessories and making it the most convenient and cost-effective ellipsoidal lighting solution on the market.Read More »Elation: All-in-One KL Profile FC Ellipsoidal
Elation Professional is simplifying ellipsoidal lighting with the new, all-in-one KL Profile FC™. Designed for the ultimate in flexibility and performance, the KL Profile FC combines everything a designer needs in one innovative package, eliminating the need for additional lighting accessories and making it the most convenient and cost-effective ellipsoidal lighting solution on the market.Read More »Elation’s All-in-One KL Profile FC™ Ellipsoidal Now Shipping
Rain can play havoc with any outdoor festival. That much is true, but in Phoenix AZ? The second driest city in the USA (only Las Vegas gets less precipitation), Phoenix has gone as long as 160 days without rain; that happened back in 1972. The organizers of the inaugural Zona Music festival had no such luck. On December 3, the day the festival opened, Mother Nature dropped .76 inches of rain down on the city, breaking a record that had stood for 115 years.Read More »Creative BackStage and CHAUVET Professional Brighten Up Zona Music Festival