Vari-Lite, the originators of the modern moving head light fixture and Signify entertainment lighting brand, today announced the VL3600 LT Profile IP. This long-throw version… Read More »New LT Model of Vari-Lite VL3600 Offers Superior Output at Longer Distances
Vari-Lite, industry pioneers in moving head lighting control and a Signify entertainment lighting brand, announced Neo 4.1 software for all current and legacy Neo Series products. The new update brings features first seen on the Neo X Series consoles to the entire Neo family, eliminating the need to “unlock” universes and adding an updated user experience. Here’s a video overview of Neo 4.1 software from Vari-Lite:
Read More »Vari-Lite Removes Need to “Unlock” Neo Series Consoles, Brings New UI to Rest of Line
Celebrated Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy’s In Our Own Sweet Time tour is traversing Europe through April, with a captivating lighting design by Sooner Routhier and Morgan Embry. The show was created to not bombard the audience with video or overstimulating lighting effects, but envelop fans in rich atmospheres and song-style-driven moods, which were delivered using Vari-Lite VL3600 Profile IP luminaires from Signify.Read More »Vari-Lite VL3600 Profile Enriches ‘Captivating’ Colors for Vance Joy
Miley Cyrus returned to U.S. screens recently for a massive live-broadcast party with a host of star guests. Taking place at Miami’s Telemundo Studios, it featured classic rock ‘n’ roll lighting effects mixed with a Miami club style setting, achieved using Vari-Lite VL5LED Wash luminaires from Signify.Read More »Vari-Lite VL5LED Wash Delivers Vintage Looks and Miami Club-Style Effects for Miley Cyrus
NFL legend Joe Thomas stepped out to lead the Greater Cleveland Sport Awards recently, staged to honor athletic achievement in Ohio. The ceremony took place at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse arena in front of a live audience and was filmed for streaming. Lighting Director Derek Hons, from NPiAV, specified Vari-Lite VL5LED, and VL2600 Series luminaires from Signify to fill the cavernous space with colorful washes, key light and effects.Read More »Vari-Lite VL5LED Dazzles with Color and Effects at the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards
Prime dry-hire company NicLen has invested in VL3600 Profile IP fixtures from Vari-Lite, originators of the modern moving head and a Signify entertainment lighting brand. The popular German firm has purchased a large quantity of the high-output, IP rated fixtures, citing superior optics and build quality as the reason for the purchase.Read More »NicLen Invests in Vari-Lite VL3600 Profile IP to Brighten 2023 Festival Season
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QatarEnergy’s architecturally striking new auditorium within Doha’s West Bay area opened in late 2022, offering the company a space for conferences, keynote addresses, and lectures. Its beehive-style ceiling is rigged with Vari-Lite VL2600 Profile, VL800 EventWash, Cantata LED, and Leko LED luminaires from Signify to provide rich colors and contrasting looks. The lighting throughout is controlled by a Neo Console and Vision.Net system.Read More »Vari-Lite LED Rig and Neo Control System Enlivens QatarEnergy’s New Auditorium
The multi-generational Northwest Bible Church in Dallas, TX, ramped up atmospheric looks and festive lighting effects for a series of concerts in December, rigging Vari-Lite VL1600 Profile luminaires from Signify. The church’s Lighting Director Matthew Hughes worked with Tyler Gannaway, Vari-Lite Business Development Manager Central and Eastern Rental & Touring at Signify, to source the VL1600 fixtures. Hughes’ aim was to utilize the VL1600’s VL*FX wheel to add movement to the textures projected on the walls, and the tunable white engine and wide color range to create the perfect atmosphere for the concerts.Read More »Vari-Lite VL1600 Profile Adds Textures and Effects at Northwest Bible Church, Dallas
Chaparral High School in Killeen, TX opened its doors in August 2022 with a state-of-the-art performing arts wing designed to elevate student learning. It is equipped with an array of luminaires from Vari-Lite including a Neo and Vision.Net control system, VL800, Acclaim LED and Coda LED fixtures, and Aurora LED Strips.Read More »Chaparral High School in Killeen, TX Installs Vari-Lite Luminaires to Enhance Professional Learning
“Upstaging has evolved from a pioneer in the industry to the best touring Lighting company in North America. I had heard of them when… Read More »Industry Congratulations on Upstaging’s 50th Anniversary
Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra embarked on their 2022 UK tour in October, backed by a “big band” lighting design by Paul Fairfield. His vision for the show swings from upbeat rock ‘n’ roll large looks to smooth solo instrument key lighting using VL2600 Profile luminaires from Vari-Lite.