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Flow with Versengold’s Nacht der Balladen

“Through music we may wander where we will in time and find friends in every century,” wrote American Helen Thomson Woolley. Though this groundbreaking author and educator lived almost a century ago, she would have undoubtably appreciated the timeless appeal of a Versengold concert if she were around today. The chart-topping German band transcends centuries with the ease and grace of a gazelle blending traditional music with more contemporary folk songs, as well as dance and party tunes, all elevated by the artistry of lead singer Malte Hoyer.Read More »Flow with Versengold’s Nacht der Balladen

Tickets Now on Sale: 2023 Event Safety Summit

 

The wait is over! Registration is now open for the 2023 Event Safety Summit, landing in Houston, TX this November 7-9. Join the ESA in the home of NASA and some of the country’s largest entertainment, cultural, and sporting events as they explore new frontiers in safety practice and technology and broadcast their message of safety to the farthest reaches of the event world*.

Since 2014, the Event Safety Summit has brought together professionals from around the globe and across the entertainment, sports, and corporate event industries to discuss all aspects of safety, security, and health at live events. Featuring a diverse lineup of presentations, panels, workshops, and networking opportunities, the Event Safety Summit provides attendees with actionable ideas, enables collaboration with and communication among like-minded professionals, and sends attendees home with new motivation to put life safety first in their daily work.

Whether you’re a seasoned event professional or new to the industry, you’ll leave The Bayou City feeling empowered to take safety by the (long)horns and continue ESA’s mission of “Life Safety First.”

*Can’t make it to Houston? Fear not… you can join them in cyberspace as well.

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Atlanta’s House of Music Productions Increases Claypaky Rental Inventory and Becomes a Claypaky Partner

Atlanta’s House of Music Productions, an event production services company offering lighting, staging, A/V production, broadcast streaming and product rentals to a wide array of markets, has expanded its rental inventory of Claypaky fixtures and become a Claypaky partner for resale, installation and design projects in the southeastern US.Read More »Atlanta’s House of Music Productions Increases Claypaky Rental Inventory and Becomes a Claypaky Partner

Broadway Revival of Bob Fosse’s ‘Dancin” with Lighting Design by David Grill

‘Dancin”. Photo by Julieta Cervantes

The original production of Bob Fosse’s Dancin’ debuted on Broadway in 1978 at the Broadhurst Theatre and was a smash hit that ran for four years. This spring, the show’s first revival on Broadway opened at the Music Box Theatre with lighting design by David Grill and lighting services provided by PRG.Read More »Broadway Revival of Bob Fosse’s ‘Dancin” with Lighting Design by David Grill

From Salt Production to Stage Production: Upstaging Lights Chicago’s Salt Shed with Elation

Historical Morton Salt complex transformed into Chicago’s hottest new live performance space

Salt Shed interior space. ©Sandra Steinbrecher, @sandysteinbrecherphotography (instagram), @sandragoldin (twitter), Sandra Goldin Steinbrecher (facebook)

The Morton Salt complex in Chicago had been in operation for nearly a century before it was closed down in 2015. Today, the complex has been transformed into a multi-purpose venue for live music and other events named The Salt Shed. Boasting state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, including a comprehensive Elation stage lighting rig from Upstaging, The Salt Shed is quickly becoming the hot new performance space in Chicago.Read More »From Salt Production to Stage Production: Upstaging Lights Chicago’s Salt Shed with Elation

3G Productions Invests in Kinesys

Las Vegas- and Los Angeles-based full production and rental specialist, 3G Productions LLC, has invested in a substantial amount of Kinesys automation kit, adding to its already robust inventory. The purchase comprises 500kg and 1,000kg Kinesys Elevation Liftket motors with Elevation drives, Vector control console, multiple PD-ES Array Power Distros, and all necessary Libra Cell digital load cells, Libra Pro controllers, and networking switches. Read More »3G Productions Invests in Kinesys

LD Seth Bernstein Illuminates H&M and Mugler Collaboration Celebration in NYC with 4Wall Gear

4Wall Entertainment recently provided a lighting rental package to KCD Worldwide for a unique hybrid event at Manhattan’s Park Avenue Armory, celebrating the H&M and Mugler collaboration. The event combined various elements, including sound, style, live performance, club culture, and dance. Lighting Designer Seth Bernstein provided a dynamic design for the event, which consisted of a concert, catwalk, and party.Read More »LD Seth Bernstein Illuminates H&M and Mugler Collaboration Celebration in NYC with 4Wall Gear

Max Lenox and Andrew Goedde Open Color Box for Mt. Joy with CHAUVET Professional

Artistic inspiration often finds its most fertile ground outside the gates of convention. Such was the case with the lighting and production design that Max Lenox and Andrew Goedde created for Mt. Joy on the band’s current world tour. While conventional wisdom advises not to mix too many colors on stage at the same time, Lenox and Goedde have been enthralling crowds, and supporting the psychedelic indie group’s music, with a full spectrum design that sometimes displays a rainbow of colors side by side.Read More »Max Lenox and Andrew Goedde Open Color Box for Mt. Joy with CHAUVET Professional

Chelsea Antrim Dennis Joins the Washington National Opera as Director of Production

Chelsea Antrim Dennis

Washington National Opera General Director Timothy O’Leary and Artistic Director Francesca Zambello announce two new appointments that will oversee the newly defined Artistic and Production departments. The delineation aims to create clearer lines of responsibility, a more sustainable workload for Washington National Opera (WNO) staff, and new support for WNO’s mission. Chelsea Antrim Dennis will join WNO as Director of Production, beginning August 7, 2023. Dennis comes to WNO from Santa Fe Opera, where she currently serves as Director of Production and where she began her career in 2004. Dennis’ position will oversee the technical production, costumes, lighting, stage management, facilities planning & administration, and rehearsal departments.Read More »Chelsea Antrim Dennis Joins the Washington National Opera as Director of Production

Events United Shines for Flo Rida Marathon Monday Show with CHAUVET Professional

Sunlight! Everyone loves it. Even life itself depends on it. But anyone trying to generate lighting excitement on an outdoor stage during daylight hours would rather it go away. Most often, festival LDs can take solace knowing that eventually the sun will go down, freeing them to create eye-popping looks in the dark. The team at Events United had no such luxury. They had to create sizzling looks for one of hip-hop’s most dynamic artists on a small stage for a show that took place entirely during daylight hours.Read More »Events United Shines for Flo Rida Marathon Monday Show with CHAUVET Professional

Julien Reux and Aaron Sweatt Pump Up All Time High Tour with CHAUVET Professional

First time visitors to an Epik High show can be forgiven if they think they stumbled upon a family reunion, or an annual gathering of old friends, such is the easy, natural, and very personal back and forth between this legendary award-winning South Korean hip-hop trio and their loyal fans. Tablo, DJ Tukutz and Mithra Jin, the trio that make up Epik High don’t just connect to audiences through their music and onstage charisma, they also welcome fans into their world, by sharing heartfelt stories and experiences. The crowd eagerly accepts the invitation with their warm, enthusiastic (and often loud) response their heroes.Read More »Julien Reux and Aaron Sweatt Pump Up All Time High Tour with CHAUVET Professional