Wenger Corporation formally announced that David (Dave) L. Thomas has accepted the position of President & CEO, replacing Christopher (Chris) Simpson who will retire on February 24, 2023.Read More »David L. Thomas Named Wenger Corporation’s President & CEO
“Anytime I create, my goal is audience immersion,” Matt Moreland says when describing his approach to lighting design. “I strive to make the audience feel as though they are part of the show, not sitting in the dark watching what is happening on stage.”Read More »Matt Moreland Immerses at Free Chapel with Help From CHAUVET Professional and 4Wall
Auckland, New Zealand-based design studio Filament Eleven 11 is a creative tour de force combining the talents and imagination of lighting and visual artists Rachel Marlow and Brad Gledhill. Working across multiple genres – theatre, opera, dance, rock ‘n’ roll’ live events, installation, and light art – and embracing a mix of media and light forms, the company is known for its innovative and fun approach to enhancing storytelling with this unique form of expression.Read More »Filament Eleven 11 Gets Creative with Astera
Mike Grabowski was thrilled with his experience designing the multiple stages under his purview for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest in Times Square this year, except for one thing. His single regret didn’t involve the rain that fell for much of the evening, either. After all, the “unpredictability of nature,” comes with the territory when lighting outdoor events, said The Lighting Design Group’s senior designer. Plus, given that most of his rig was IP65 rated, he had little to worry about regarding the showers. (He and the team have seen a lot of challenging weather, being at Times Square on NYE, for over a decade of these shows.)Read More »CHAUVET Professional Creates NYE Magic for Mike Grabowski and The Lighting Design Group
NovaStar at the World Cup 2022
The LED screens at the various stadiums displayed considerable surprises during the World Cup 2022 in Qatar and brought fans a diverse and rich visual experience. Not surprisingly, NovaStar lit up the LED screens in eight stadiums for the World Cup 2022. NovaStar is very proud to have been part of three consecutive World Cups; it shows great recognition from the industry and customers.Read More »NovaStar at the World Cup, Not Just on the Pitch
Cambridge, UK-based company CEG announced they now have 13 Robe RoboSpot systems, meaning CEG holds one of the largest rental-only stocks in the UK and these make up over 500 Robe luminaires currently available.
Scottish singer-songwriter, Gerry Cinnamon, concluded his 10-date summer tour of the UK and Ireland with two sell out dates at his hometown stadium, the 50,000-capacity Hampden Park National Stadium in Glasgow, in mid-July and simultaneously made history as the first independent act—and the first Scot—to sell out multiple nights at the venue.Read More »Pete Hutchison Spices up Gerry Cinnamon’s Summer Tour with Ayrton
A remembrance of Richard “Nook” Schoenfeld, 65. Editor Emeritus of PLSN magazine and a noted Lighting Designer and Writer, Nook died on the morning of Dec. 14, 2022. Though he had beaten pancreatic cancer this past year and was cancer-free, complications from that fight resulted in liver failure. He was a legend for his wit and kindness and his loss is felt by family, friends, colleagues, and the industry as a whole.
New products from ADJ, Ayrton, ChamSys, CHAUVET, Elation, Magmatic, Martin, and Robe.
Compare the most recent LDI show’s offerings with luminaires featured a decade ago, and it’s clear that IP-rated fixtures have taken the industry by storm. Here’s a look at what’s now available, along with an explanation of what the IP rating numbers mean.
The Latin Grammy winning artist, Colombian singer and songwriter Karol G, has been wowing her fans with her “$trip Love Tour” in 2022. PLSN got all the details of the visually stunning show speaking with the tour design team—Creative Director and Show Designer Travis Shirley of Blank Wall Creative, Lighting Designer/Programmer Chris Smith, and Lighting Director Ryan King.
Behind the Scenes is encouraging all in the live events industry to become a certified Mental Health First Aider in 2023 and make a real difference. Take an active role in helping to care for those you work with. Expand your skill sets by learning how to identify, understand and respond to signs of distress in your colleagues and help make our workplaces healthier and safer spaces for all. You will be able to use the information you learn every day in interactions with your co-workers as well as friends and family.