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Show & Design Group (SDG) Expands Its Lighting Rental Inventory with the Acquisition of Ayrton Diablo-S Fixtures

Las Vegas-based Show & Design Group (SDG) has made its first investment in Ayrton lighting fixtures with the purchase of 24 Diablo-S units. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton products in North America. SDG offers live event production and lighting rentals; a complete trucking division, SDG Logistics, Inc., is targeted at expedited entertainment logistics.Read More »Show & Design Group (SDG) Expands Its Lighting Rental Inventory with the Acquisition of Ayrton Diablo-S Fixtures

Robe’s NRG in the Spotlight at ‘Eurovision’

The RoboSpot Control room at Liverpool Arena

Five Next Robe Generation (NRG) members, a networking community for lighting students, had the time of their lives at this years’ Eurovision as RoboSpot operators. NRG Manager Jane Monk said: “Lighting Designer Tim Routledge created this exclusive opportunity for local students to get involved. Working together, both LIPA and Cheshire colleges hosted NRG Introduction to RoboSpot training days – keeping the reason a secret!”Read More »Robe’s NRG in the Spotlight at ‘Eurovision’

ArKaos Launches KlingNet3

KlingNet3 is a new highly flexible, cloud-compatible, lighting and visual control protocol for the future developed by InMusic Brand’s ArKaos for the entertainment industry. It takes flexibility, user-friendliness, feedback, and ultimate control to next-gen levels. KlingNet3 (patent pending) enables control of ALL parameters of a lighting fixture – and so much more – and is a viable alternative to DMX.Read More »ArKaos Launches KlingNet3

ADJ: Eliminator Lighting’s New Stryker Wash Moving Head

Eliminator Lighting is pleased to announce the expansion of its range of entertainment lighting fixtures with the release of the new Stryker Wash. Packing in 19 potent quad color LEDs, this versatile fixture incorporates a motorized zoom function that allows for both wide color washes and narrow beams to be generated. Powerful, yet portable, the Stryker Wash is ideal for use by mobile entertainers and event productions companies as well as for permanent installation in all kinds of performance venues. Here’s a video overview of the new Stryker Wash:

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Bandit Lights up Easter Celebration at the Bristol Motor Speedway ‘Food City Dirt Race’

Bandit Lites recently illuminated the stage at the Bristol Motor Speedway live Easter celebration service. American sports icon and evangelist Tim Tebow and highly acclaimed and award-winning Christian musicians Phil Wickham and Cory Asbury Sunday, April 9, prior to the start of the historic Food City Dirt Race. The BMS Easter celebration preceded the start of the Food City Dirt Race NASCAR Cup Series race and aired nationally on FOX and PRN Radio. Tebow provided a faith-based message while Asbury and Wickham performed several songs.Read More »Bandit Lights up Easter Celebration at the Bristol Motor Speedway ‘Food City Dirt Race’

Product News: May 2023

This month’s Featured Listings include the PICCOLA from hazebase and Tenore and Soprano from DTS, along with photos and info about new products from ADJ, CHAUVET, Elation, ETC, and SGM Light.

The All-New Laser Show

Chris Lose makes the case for the newest kid on the block: laser source lighting fixtures. With some expert advice and thoughtful advice, he suggests looking at navigating these new fixtures’ unique considerations.

City Theatrical Launches Two Standard Top Hats for High End Systems Halcyon Fixtures

City Theatrical now offers two standard Top Hats as beam control accessories designed to fit ETC High End Systems Halcyon Gold and Titanium lighting fixtures. These Top Hats were developed based on City Theatrical’s understanding of the unique accessory needs of lighting professionals, and the high demand for this moving light fixture in the market. Each new Top Hat for High End Systems Halcyon is a beam control product that offers control of stray beams and light spill.Read More »City Theatrical Launches Two Standard Top Hats for High End Systems Halcyon Fixtures

Claypaky Fixtures Help Energize the Crowd for Bagossy Brothers Company Tenth Anniversary Concert in Budapest

Hungarian pop-rock band the Bagossy Brothers Company marked their tenth anniversary with a spectacular concert at Budapest’s MVM Dome recently where a dynamic complement of Claypaky lighting fixtures helped deliver an unforgettable experience to a crowd of some 20,000 fans. The band’s Lighting Designer Ádám Pintér selected Claypaky Sharpy Plus, Sharpy Plus Aqua, Sharpy, A.leda B-EYE K20 and HY B-EYE K25 fixtures for the rig.Read More »Claypaky Fixtures Help Energize the Crowd for Bagossy Brothers Company Tenth Anniversary Concert in Budapest