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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

Claypaky Xtylos Deliver Post-Apocalyptic Look for Muse’s ‘Will of the People’

British rock band Muse has hit the road with its North American tour, Will of the People, on which more than 150 Claypaky Xtylos enhance the band’s post-apocalyptic staging non-stop. The tour is named for the band’s most recent ninth studio album, which gave Muse its seventh consecutive No. 1 on the UK albums chart and topped Billboard’s Alternative and Rock Albums tallies. The Will of the People tour began in Chicago’s United Center on February 25 and concluded the U.S. portion of the tour on April 20 in Salt Lake City, after which it will move on to Europe.Read More »Claypaky Xtylos Deliver Post-Apocalyptic Look for Muse’s ‘Will of the People’

ADJ Lights Country Music Star Easton Corbin for Open Air Concert in Yucaipa, CA

An ADJ heavy lighting rig incorporating Focus Profile moving head and Jolt Panel FX static LED luminaires, amongst other fixtures, was used to illuminate a recent sold-out concert by Easton Corbin at Yucaipa Performing Arts Center in California. Lighting Designer Tommy Frisch utilized the ADJ fixtures both to light Easton and his band as well as to fill the stage with vibrant color, movement, and pattern projections, creating a wide variety of looks for a performance that included a mixture of big hits and brand-new music.Read More »ADJ Lights Country Music Star Easton Corbin for Open Air Concert in Yucaipa, CA

In Memoriam: John Iacovelli, Production and Scenic Designer, 64

PLSN was saddened to learn of the death of John Iacovelli, Production and Scenic Designer at the age of 64. Iacovelli was an Emmy-winning scenic designer whose work was seen on both stage and screen. He was also a mentor and educator. He died this past Friday, April 14, after a long battle with cancer.

Discover the power of rELATIONships at Prolight + Sound 2023

At Elation, we believe that great rELATIONships are the foundation of success. Whether it’s through our innovative technology, personalized assistance, or exceptional customer service, we’re committed to fostering strong rELATIONships that will drive your business forward. We invite you to join us at the upcoming Prolight + Sound tradeshow in Frankfurt—Hall 12.1 B49, C49—where you can meet our team and discover how Elation can help you achieve your goals through the power of positive rELATIONships. Build meaningful connections and discover how Elation can partner with you to realize success.Read More »Discover the power of rELATIONships at Prolight + Sound 2023

PRG Spring Online Auction in Full Swing; Ends April 18

PRG’s Spring Auction is underway! Bidding is now open – auction ends April 18. PRG Proshop is currently holding an online auction for used equipment to refresh its rental inventory. You will find a wide variety of high quality, professionally maintained equipment across multiple production disciplines at this event. Everything will be performance tested prior to sale and sold in an “as-is” condition with a no-returns policy.Read More »PRG Spring Online Auction in Full Swing; Ends April 18

Luke Stratton Creates Mood for The Smashing Pumpkins with CHAUVET Professional

Luke Stratton didn’t have to read between the lines when he saw the creative brief for Smashing Pumpkins’ The World Is A Vampire festival, which took place in early March. He knew that the stage was going to be massive. “When I got the stage dimensions from the promoter and the lighting inventory list, I knew we were going big,” said Stratton. “Our trim wound up being about 60-feet to the steel and the stage itself was about 90′ by 70′, so yes, it was quite large.”Read More »Luke Stratton Creates Mood for The Smashing Pumpkins with CHAUVET Professional

Bidding Adieu to ‘Phantom’ on Broadway

For LD Andrew Bridge, the final April 16 production of Broadway’s “The Phantom of the Opera” after a 35-year run was particularly poignant. “The opulence and the way it is choreographed on stage, the scene changes and all that, we will miss that. There aren’t many shows that can do that now. We have something like 150 people working each performance. You can’t do Broadway shows today with that size crew, cast and a 27-piece orchestra, it’s just not viable. So, I think we’ll all miss the opulence of that kind of Broadway show.”

Streaming The Last Rockstars at the Hollywood Palladium

The Last Rockstars, a Japanese supergroup, played sold-out dates in Tokyo, New York City, and Los Angeles. We speak with Lighting Designer Peter Morse about his rocking design that showcased the band in the best light, and with Video Director Kevin Garcia about capturing and livestreaming the Hollywood Palladium show globally, including to 100 movie theaters in Japan.