The Industrial Revolution was just kicking into high gear in the mid-19th century, and a group of Belgian factory owners were concerned about the… Read More »Chauvet Professional Shines Throughout Belgium’s Gentse Feesten
Using lighting tools that would have been unimaginable in the ’80s, Ollie Wilkinson, on behalf of Arranpaul Audio Ltd, created a continuous flow of evocative… Read More »Ollie Wilkinson Gives ‘80s Bands at Music in the Park a Modern Look with Chauvet
Organizers of the World Procurement Awards, which celebrates the achievements of companies and individuals involved in the procurement supply chain, wanted to endow their show with a “rock vibe” to reflect the bold convention-challenging attitude that drives that industry. Helping to convey this mood was a dynamic production and lighting design by Pytch that emulated the look and feel of rock shows throughout the 02 Intercontinental Hotel in London.Read More »Pytch, Chauvet Professional Rock World Procurement Awards
There are many reasons why Dustin L. Derry always embraces the opportunity to light dance performances. High on this list is the opportunity it affords him to depart from the conventional use of colors and patterns. “What’s nice about dance, is you don’t have to think so literally about ‘natural’ lighting,” said the Chicago-based designer. “In dance, you can push deep into the surreal and express yourself in new ways to support the choreographer’s vision. You can focus on individual elements, like live musicians, and help blend them into the background, and then pull specific dancers or ideas into the foreground and vice versa depending on the needs of the moment. I don’t think this presents any challenges, so much as it opens new doors for me creatively.”Read More »Dustin L. Derry Expresses Flamenco Passion with Chauvet Professional
“I’m ready to get back out and feel the nights come alive,” Jason Aldean said when announcing this summer’s 34-city Rock N’ Roll Cowboy tour. The country music superstar’s lighting designer, Keith Hoagland, knew just how he felt. After two years of contending with Covid lockdowns and restrictions, both were ready to spread their creative wings and fly.Read More »Luz Studio, Keith Hoagland Create Special Moments for Jason Aldean with Chauvet Professional
Few things in life are “all one way,” believes Gil Perron. Usually, one must take the pros with the cons. So, while lighting a musical… Read More »Gil Perron and Guy Laflamme Set Tone for Il Volo Theatre Show with Chauvet Professional
Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in downtown Nashville to celebrate the Fourth of July with a big concert event and fireworks show in the heart of Music City. Bandit Lites provided lighting for two stages: the main stage on Broadway featuring Old Dominion and 17 Nashville-based artists, and the Ascend Amphitheater where the Nashville Symphony Orchestra performed.
The Glastonbury Festival Circus Big Top tent hosted 30 different acts by a colorful assortment of aerialists, acrobats and other performers, many of them internationally… Read More »LD James Loudon Juggles Glastonbury Circus Acts with Help from Chauvet
“Anyone who plants a tree has not lived in vain,” according to an ancient African proverb. The unknown philosopher who shared this insight was not… Read More »Bailes+Light Reflects Spirit of Greenpeace at Glastonbury with Chauvet Professional
Inspired by Brit Pop and Seattle grunge, Latin rock group Zoé has continuously refined their music since the group formed in the mid ‘90s, bringing… Read More »Chauvet Professional Helps Tony Pérez Reflect Universal Sound of Zoé
Although he’s kept up with the latest in lighting technology, John Garberson readily admits that at heart, he really likes old school looks with their… Read More »Creative Backstage Creates Old School Rig for Arizona Bike Week with Chauvet Professional
New art and cultural movements seem to blossom most rapidly (and colorfully!) outside the grip of commercial interests. Such was the case in 1988, when… Read More »PYTCH Create Rave Vibe at Alfresco Disco with Chauvet Professional