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News Archive - February 2017

(2/27/2017)

-Richard Wilson New Elation Professional Sales Rep in Southern California

Richard Wilson New Elation Professional Sales Rep in Southern California

Richard Wilson has been named Elation Professional's new independent sales representative for Southern California. Wilson, who heads R.L. Wilson & Associates based in Temecula, California, has represented several ...More

(2/27/2017)

-Matt Sweeney and Jackson Benedict Assume New Roles in Sales At Electrosonic

Matt Sweeney and Jackson Benedict Assume New Roles in Sales At Electrosonic

Electrosonic announces that Matt Sweeney and Jackson Benedict are taking on new customer facing roles in the company. Sweeney rejoins the sales department as account manager for the Northeast and Benedict returns to ...More

(2/27/2017)

-API's 512v Honored at the NAMM Show

API's 512v Honored at the NAMM Show

API's 512v Mic/Line Preamp, which debuted just a few months ago at AES in California, recently earned the prestigious NAMM TEC Award in the Signal Processing Hardware (500 Series) category.
The module already had an award under ...
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(2/27/2017)

-Pliant Technologies Displays Lightweight Professional Communication Headset, SmartBoom Lite, at NAB 2017

Pliant Technologies Displays Lightweight Professional Communication Headset, SmartBoom Lite, at NAB 2017

Pliant Technologies, the professional intercom division of CoachComm, known for the Tempest system and behind the innovative CrewCom professional wireless intercom system, is displaying its compact SmartBoom LITE headset at NAB ...More

(2/27/2017)

-Fishman Ships New Fluence Signature Series Pickups

Fishman Ships New Fluence Signature Series Pickups

For over 20 years, Will Adler's solid rhythm tone has been the backbone of heavy metal band Lamb of God. Therefore, it took something totally new and significant for Adler to make a change in his setup. Fluence has proven itself to ...More

(2/27/2017)

-Another Fantastic Fanta 4 Tour

Another Fantastic Fanta 4 Tour

Die Fantastischen Vier -- AKA German rappers Fanta 4 -- hit the road again on Vier und Jetzt their biennial tour campaign for 2016-17, reaching out to a fanbase which spans several generations and stretches across every corner of ...More

(2/27/2017)

-E2i Design Selects LynTec's RPC Control Breaker Panel for Menlo.Church's San Jose Campus

E2i Design Selects LynTec's RPC Control Breaker Panel for Menlo.Church's San Jose Campus

LynTec, a manufacturer of electrical power control solutions for professional audio, video, and lighting systems, announced its RPC controllable breaker panel successfully met the power control and sequencing challenges at one of ...More

(2/27/2017)

-Maroon 5 Get X4 Bar Treatment at Mandalay Bay

Maroon 5 Get X4 Bar Treatment at Mandalay Bay

The latest in a succession of lighting professionals to adopt GLP's award-winning X4 Bar 20 platform has been designer and programmer, Brian Jenkins.
Part of an experienced team based on America's West Coast, along with ...
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(2/27/2017)

-Twenty One Pilots + Three DiGiCo SD Consoles = One Duo With Amazing Tour Sound

Twenty One Pilots + Three DiGiCo SD Consoles = One Duo With Amazing Tour Sound

For two guys from Columbus, Ohio, Twenty One Pilots (aka TØP) have made a lot of noise. After winning Artists of the Year and Album of the Year at the Alternative Press Music Awards, and Top Rock Artist and Top Rock Album at the B ...More

(2/27/2017)

-Avolites Ai takes it up a 'Notch' at Passion 2017

Avolites Ai takes it up a 'Notch' at Passion 2017

Atlanta-based design company, Visional Productions, used three custom-built media servers running Avolites Ai V9.1 software and an Avolites Quartz console to control and live edit a mix of pre-recorded content and live-streamed ...More

(2/27/2017)

-elektraLite Opens Eyes at Tennessee's Hillcrest Baptist Church

elektraLite Opens Eyes at Tennessee's Hillcrest Baptist Church

With the recent installation of a dozen elektraLite eyeBall LED lighting fixtures, worship services and music programs are now "brighter and better" at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee, a town approximately 80 miles ...More

(2/27/2017)

-Dream Theater Tours Europe with Solaris Flares

Dream Theater Tours Europe with Solaris Flares

Dream Theater is once again bringing their progressive metal sound to Europe. The first leg of their Images, Words & Beyond Tour closes in Helsinki this month. They will resume in April in the UK and close in Vienna in May. ...More

(2/27/2017)

-Acentech's Studio A Completes Audiovisual System Design at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa

Acentech's Studio A Completes Audiovisual System Design at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa

Acentech's Studio A, a specialized acoustics, audiovisual systems design, and vibration consulting group for the performing arts, announces that it has completed audiovisual system design work for the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for ...More

(2/27/2017)

-Theatre in Review: The Ephemera Trilogy (The Tank at The Paradise Factory)

Theatre in Review: The Ephemera Trilogy (The Tank at The Paradise Factory)

In "Bend," the third and longest part of The Ephemera Trilogy, Kimi Maeda turns her complicated, and not entirely happy, family history into an elegant piece of performance art. The story she has to tell is one that will be ...More

(2/27/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Kunstler (59E59)

Theatre in Review: Kunstler (59E59)

The best thing about Jeffrey Sweet's new play, about the famed -- and sometimes notorious -- trial lawyer William Kunstler, is Jeff McCarthy. Best known as a musical theatre leading man (Side Show, UrinetownMore

(2/24/2017)

-Group One Limited Announces Key Personnel Changes

Group One Limited Announces Key Personnel Changes

Last year represented numerous milestones for Group One Limited, the Farmingdale, New York-based US distributor for DiGiCo, Avolites and several other well-respected audio and lighting manufacturers, Not only was it ...More

(2/24/2017)

-Le Maitre Celebrates 40 Years of Manufacturing Pyrotechnics and Special Effects

Le Maitre Celebrates 40 Years of Manufacturing Pyrotechnics and Special Effects

This year Le Maitre is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Since it was established back in 1977 by Rick Wilson and Harold Berlinski, and joined three years later by Karen Cornacchia, the company has gone from ...
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(2/24/2017)

-City Theatrical DMXcat is Now Shipping

City Theatrical DMXcat is Now Shipping

City Theatrical announces that the DMXcat Multifunction Test Tool is now shipping and is available through City Theatrical dealers worldwide.
The DMXcat is designed to allow the user to control, analyze, or test any DMX lighting ...
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(2/24/2017)

-Event Tech Unveils New Website

Event Tech Unveils New Website

Special events production services company Event Tech announces the launch of its newly designed website, www.eventtech.com. The updated, streamlined site allows visitors to quickly access ...More

(2/24/2017)

-Altman Lighting Prepares to Take the Stage at USITT in Booth 1100

Altman Lighting Prepares to Take the Stage at USITT in Booth 1100

In St. Louis, Missouri, when the Stage Expo at the 57th Annual USITT Conference opens on March 9, 2017, Altman Lighting will be showcasing its line of theatrical and architectural lighting solutions. Located in Booth 1100 ...More

(2/24/2017)

-TMB's Grant Dunn Accepts Position at Electrosonic, Inc.

TMB's Grant Dunn Accepts Position at Electrosonic, Inc.

Four years ago, in his final year of graduate studies at Cal Arts, Grant Dunn signed on as an intern with TMB's Tech Support Department, specializing in video server support and programming. Since that time, Grant became a ...More

(2/24/2017)

-Shure Partners with Paul McCartney and The Who to Auction Off Limited Edition Graphic Painted SM58 Microphones

Shure Partners with Paul McCartney and The Who to Auction Off Limited Edition Graphic Painted SM58 Microphones

The Shure SM58 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone has been used by the world's most influential musicians since 1966, the company says. To celebrate and honor the strong connection of the SM58 to legendary musical artists, Shure has ...More

(2/24/2017)

-Claypaky Illuminates the Opeth Show at the Wembley Arena

Claypaky Illuminates the Opeth Show at the Wembley Arena

As part of their European journey, Swedish band Opeth opted for a single show at Wembley Arena for their UK audience. Magnus Boyd has been lighting the band for the last eighteen months. The show at Wembley was a part of the Sorce ...More

(2/24/2017)

-AED Expands its AVStumpfl Rental Portfolio

AED Expands its AVStumpfl Rental Portfolio

AED, the Belgian AV solutions provider, recently expanded its rental product portfolio by investing in six brand new Wings Engine Stage media servers and two Wings Engine Pro Quad servers, as well as 10 UHD Player units. ...More

(2/24/2017)

-ETC to Offer Training Opportunities, Product Demos and More at USITT 2017

ETC to Offer Training Opportunities, Product Demos and More at USITT 2017

Continuing its commitment to supporting students and educators, ETC is packing this year's USITT tradeshow with activity. Product trainings; educational sessions; new-product demos on stands 114, 214, and 314; and the Student ...More

(2/24/2017)

-Sennheiser Helps Lady Gaga Spread Her Message of Unity to an Audience of Millions at Super Bowl 51

Sennheiser Helps Lady Gaga Spread Her Message of Unity to an Audience of Millions at Super Bowl 51

Lady Gaga, who participated in the Super Bowl 50 festivities last year by singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the game, once again chose a classic, reliable combination that has been a staple in her high-profile performances: ...More

(2/24/2017)

-Kenny Rogers Tours with All-Chauvet Professional Rig

Kenny Rogers Tours with All-Chauvet Professional Rig

Back in 1991, Jeffrey Metter was board operating the band lighting console for The Grateful Dead when he got a call inviting him to Atlantic City. Country and pop superstar Kenny Rogers needed a lighting director for an ...More

(2/24/2017)

-Every Breath, Sigh Captured by Lectrosonics for UK Mini-Series National Treasure

Every Breath, Sigh Captured by Lectrosonics for UK Mini-Series National Treasure

U.K.-based award-winning production sound mixer Nigel Albermaniche enjoyed a unique collaboration as part of the creative team on National Treasure, a critically acclaimed television mini-series that aired on Channel 4 in ...More

(2/24/2017)

-ILC Golf Outing 2017

ILC Golf Outing 2017

Ready to golf in 2017? ILC (Arlington Heights IL) will once again host the annual Golf Outing to benefit the Behind the Scenes Charity. This year's event will be held at White Pines Golf Club (Bensenville IL) Thursday July 27 ...More

(2/24/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Sunday in the Park with George (Hudson Theatre)

Theatre in Review: Sunday in the Park with George (Hudson Theatre)

This new revival of Sunday in the Park with George offers two stellar lead performances, an exceptionally fine supporting cast, and some of Stephen Sondheim's most ravishing songs. The production, which began life as a benefit gala ...More

(2/23/2017)

-TMB Celebrates the Life of Tommy Stephenson, 1963 - 2017

TMB Celebrates the Life of Tommy Stephenson, 1963 - 2017

LSA has received sad news from TMB:
On the day of his passing, TMB fondly remembers our first employee, Tommy Stephenson, the loudest man in show business.
After a record breaking stint as Personal for Greg Lake (of ...
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(2/23/2017)

-Susan McGuirl Joins Behind the Scenes Foundation Board

Susan McGuirl Joins Behind the Scenes Foundation Board

Susan McGuirl, the Head of North America Entertainment, Entertainment Division, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, has accepted an invitation to join the Behind the Scenes Foundation Board of Directors. Susan has ...More

(2/23/2017)

-Outback Appoints New Commercial Director

Outback Appoints New Commercial Director

Outback Rigging announces that Ed Pagett, formerly MD of Panalux Broadcast & Events has been appointment commercial director from February 1, 2017.
Pagett says, "My role at Outback is to help diversify their ...
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(2/23/2017)

-LMG Hires Phil Sapp and Ed Boyer to Join Technical Leadership Team

LMG Hires Phil Sapp and Ed Boyer to Join Technical Leadership Team

LMG announces the hiring of Phil Sapp as LED manager and Ed Boyer as manager of systems control. Industry veterans, both Sapp and Boyer, individually bring over 20 years of industry experience to their new roles. ...More

(2/23/2017)

-ImageCue Releases New User Content Utilities

ImageCue Releases New User Content Utilities

ImageCue has made available a new suite of free content preparation utilities for its users. The utilities are now available for downloading from the ImageCue website.
One of the new utilities is designed specifically for ...
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(2/23/2017)

-Laserworld Presents the New Purelight Series with High Performance for a Low Price

Laserworld Presents the New Purelight Series with High Performance for a Low Price

Laserworld's Purelight Series with 6W, 10W, and 20W offers high power for a low price with a good white balance. This makes the units well suitable for high power applications in bigger venues.
Laserworld's Purelight systems are ...
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(2/23/2017)

-Registration Opens Monday for ETC's CUE Conference

Registration Opens Monday for ETC's CUE Conference

This summer marks the fourth CUE conference hosted by ETC. A professional development conference designed for ETC end users of all skill levels including designers, programmers, educators, and students will be held July 21-23 ...More

(2/23/2017)

-Masque Sound Lights Up the Great White Way with Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

Masque Sound Lights Up the Great White Way with Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

When Broadway's Imperial Theatre was transformed for the 360° musical, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, sound designer Nicholas Pope was presented with some serious audio challenges. To start, he had the daunting ...More

(2/23/2017)

-Audinate Expands Online Training Program

Audinate Expands Online Training Program

Audinate, the creators of the industry-leading Dante audio networking technology, announce the immediate availability of Level 2 Dante Certification online. This follows the success of the Level 1 online Dante Certification that was ...More

(2/23/2017)

-Dorsett Productions Stays Ahead of the Curve with Avolites

Dorsett Productions Stays Ahead of the Curve with Avolites

For over 25 years, Mobile, Alabama-based Dorsett Productions Unlimited LLC has offered its clients the latest in sound, lighting, video, staging, and special effects for their productions. With the increasing proliferation of ...More

(2/23/2017)

-Robe for Idols SA

Robe for Idols SA

The twelfth season of Idols South Africa wrapped up with a stunning finale at Carnival City Big Top Arena in Johannesburg, broadcast live on the Mzansi Magic network with a highly vocal audience of 3,500 packing into the venue ... ...More

(2/23/2017)

-MiceMedia Meets Standards with Vivien

MiceMedia Meets Standards with Vivien

Using Vivien, international congress, and event production company, MiceMedia delivered on technical requirements for an annual food safety conference attracting 1,000 specialists from over 50 countries aimed at advancing food safety ...More

(2/23/2017)

-Claypaky Mythos and Sharpy Fixtures Light Up Lady Gaga's Super Bowl LI Halftime Show

Claypaky Mythos and Sharpy Fixtures Light Up Lady Gaga's Super Bowl LI Halftime Show

Lighting designer Bob Barnhart, who has lent his talents to 19 Super Bowl Halftime Shows, chose Claypaky Mythos and Sharpy fixtures to help illuminate Lady Gaga in her solo turn at Super Bowl LI. A grandMA2 console ...More

(2/23/2017)

-Theatre in Review: If I Forget (Roundabout Theatre Company/Laura Pels Theatre)

Theatre in Review: If I Forget (Roundabout Theatre Company/Laura Pels Theatre)

In If I Forget, a family battle is fought on both personal and political fronts. Lou Fischer is long retired and, as his loved ones gather for his seventy-fifth birthday in July 2000, the disposition of the building that once housed ...More

(2/23/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Kid Victory (Vineyard Theatre)

Theatre in Review: Kid Victory (Vineyard Theatre)

In Kid Victory, Greg Pierce and John Kander have done a very daring thing, building a musical around a character who can't express himself in song. As it begins, Luke, who is 17, has recently been returned to his home in Kansas ...More

(2/22/2017)

-Goodbye Valère -- 1979 - 2017

Goodbye Valère -- 1979 - 2017

Ayrton released the following statement today about Valère Huart-Gyors:
"It is with a heavy heart that we report the heart of Valère stopped beating last Sunday. He was 37 years old."
"Valère Huart-Gyors, our ...
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(2/22/2017)

-Martin Audio Names Martha Callaghan as Northeast Regional Sales Manager

Martin Audio Names Martha Callaghan as Northeast Regional Sales Manager

Martin Audio has named Martha Callaghan to the position of northeast regional sales manager.
Callaghan's duties in this post will include engaging more closely with the company's customers in the region while optimizing ...
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(2/22/2017)

-BLUMANO Expands

BLUMANO Expands

UK-based international entertainment industry engineering design and safety specialists and consultants BLUMANO Ltd. is expanding and restructuring its operation.
The move brings the service of systems control in-house, with ...
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(2/22/2017)

-Mega-Lite Introduces Drama LED Z 50 Fresnel

Mega-Lite Introduces Drama LED Z 50 Fresnel

Mega-Lite announces the Drama LED Z 50 Fresnel is a compact yet powerful fixture with a smooth, flat spotlight available in either cool white or warm white to better fit your required application. This single source 50W LED fixture ...More

(2/22/2017)

-NSCA Announces 2017 Excellence in Business Awards

NSCA Announces 2017 Excellence in Business Awards

NSCA announces the winners of the 2017 Excellence in Business awards in six categories:
* Business Performance: Live! Technologies, Columbus, Ohio
* Customer Experience: Conference Technologies Inc., ...
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(2/22/2017)

-Rose Brand Inc. Moves Its West Coast Office and Warehouse

Rose Brand Inc. Moves Its West Coast Office and Warehouse

Rose Brand Inc., headquartered in New Jersey, has moved its west coast office to 11440 Sheldon Street, Sun Valley, California 91352. This is just three miles from its former location, easily accessible from the I-5, 210, and 170 ...More

(2/22/2017)

-Triple E Constructs a ModTruss Future at London's Event Production Show

Triple E Constructs a ModTruss Future at London's Event Production Show

Triple E, the exclusive European distributor of the revolutionary "universal construction system" ModTruss, is showcasing the award-winning product at this year's Event Production Show in London, March 1 - 2. ...More

(2/22/2017)

-TobyMac Hits Deep With DiGiCo SD10

TobyMac Hits Deep With DiGiCo SD10

Nearly all of TobyMac's Hits Deep tour dates were sold out before the first downbeat last fall. Currently one of the biggest tours in Christian music and ranking in the top 35 tours worldwide by Pollstar last year, Hits Deep ...More

(2/22/2017)

-EAW Adaptive Reinforces Scott Hamilton Fundraiser

EAW Adaptive Reinforces Scott Hamilton Fundraiser

Skating champion and humanitarian Scott Hamilton's annual CARES fundraiser for the Cleveland Clinic was recently held at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based Anderson Audio provided an ...More

(2/22/2017)

-Justin Bieber Performs with SGM Q-7s at Fontainebleau Hotel

Justin Bieber Performs with SGM Q-7s at Fontainebleau Hotel

Everlast Productions has carried out the New Year's Eve Party at Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami, Florida, for several years. This year was the first that Tyler Frank spearheaded the overall design. Frank and his crew took the ...More

(2/22/2017)

-Celebrity Athletes Support School Athletic Complex Overhaul with FBT Chosen for New Sound System

Celebrity Athletes Support School Athletic Complex Overhaul with FBT Chosen for New Sound System

Isidore Newman School's athletic program has a long history of excellence, but the facilities surrounding its storied football field needed a substantial upgrade. The school wanted to give a better viewing experience to spectators at ...More

(2/22/2017)

-Belmont University Expands with World-class Dolby Atmos Theater, Powered by Harman Professional Solutions

Belmont University Expands with World-class Dolby Atmos Theater, Powered by Harman Professional Solutions

In mid-August 2015, Belmont University's Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business moved into the new $87 million R. Milton and Denice Johnson Center, a 134,000-sq.-ft. structure featuring a new home for the music business, motion ...More

(2/22/2017)

-Cody Lisle Makes Gem and Jam Festival Stage Glow with Chauvet

Cody Lisle Makes Gem and Jam Festival Stage Glow with Chauvet

Set in the vast expanse of the Sonoran Desert in early February, the Gem and Jam Festival has a way of inspiring flights of imagination. Originally an after-party for the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, the four day electronic music festival, ...More

(2/22/2017)

-Blue Box Solution for Signaling Projection Mapping

Blue Box Solution for Signaling Projection Mapping

With projection mapping becoming a big deal in the AV staging and lighting business, small blue boxes are starting to show up at auditoriums, during corporate events, and at other performance venues.
"We're doing a lot more projection ...
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(2/22/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Fish Men (INTAR)

Theatre in Review: Fish Men (INTAR)

Fish Men takes place in the southwestern corner of New York's Washington Square Park, where on any given day, a match with a professional chess player can be had, for a price. At it happens, the playwright, Cándido TiradoMore

(2/21/2017)

-Foundation Makes 25th Annual $7,500 Contribution to the Los Angeles Opera Wally Russell Lighting Intern

Foundation Makes 25th Annual $7,500 Contribution to the Los Angeles Opera Wally Russell Lighting Intern

The Wally Foundation has now provided annual funding to the Los Angeles Opera totaling over $187,500 since the foundation was formed following the untimely death of Wally Russell in 1992. ...More

(2/21/2017)

-Harry Potter Enchants the WhatsOnStage Awards

Harry Potter Enchants the WhatsOnStage Awards

The winners of the 17th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards were announced February 19, 2017 at Prince of Wales Theatre. The WhatsOnStage Awards are the only major UK theatre awards voted for by the public. Harry Potter and the Cursed ...More

(2/21/2017)

-Prolight + Sound Guangzhou Exhibition Set for February 22 - 25

Prolight + Sound Guangzhou Exhibition Set for February 22 - 25

Prolight + Sound Guangzhou's will open from February 22 - 25, 2017 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. Sprawling across 130,000sqm in 13 thematic halls and the extended area of Y Channel, 1,250 prominent companies from 26 ...More

(2/21/2017)

-PR Lighting Launches XPar 150 Zoom for Extreme Outdoor Use

PR Lighting Launches XPar 150 Zoom for Extreme Outdoor Use

PR Lighting announces the release of the XPar 150 Zoom -- an exceptionally compact and lightweight fixture. With its IP67 rating it is designed for extreme outdoor conditions such as building façades, landscaping, and so on. ...More

(2/21/2017)

-LD Systems Stinger G3 -- Third Generation of High-Performance Speaker Range

LD Systems Stinger G3 -- Third Generation of High-Performance Speaker Range

The Adam Hall Group presents the new Stinger G3 Series from LD Systems. In its third generation, the series has been significantly improved. Professionals will be impressed by these robust and roadworthy multi-functional full ...More

(2/21/2017)

-New Elation Lighting for Cologne's Bootshaus, One of World's Top Clubs

New Elation Lighting for Cologne's Bootshaus, One of World's Top Clubs

German production company LaserFrame recently installed Elation Professional Platinum HFX hybrid moving heads and ACL 360 Bar effect lights into one of the world's top clubs, Bootshaus in Cologne. Used for a variety of ...More

(2/21/2017)

-Robe Celebrates Singapore Chingay Spectacle

Robe Celebrates Singapore Chingay Spectacle

Over 400 Robe moving lights boosted the magic and spectacle of the 45th Singapore Chingay Parade to celebrate Chinese New Year -- The Year of the Rooster.
Javier Tan's colorful high-impact lighting design matched the ...
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(2/21/2017)

-New Linear Flare Fixtures Blast NBC's World of Dance

New Linear Flare Fixtures Blast NBC's World of Dance

NBC's World of Dance is currently in production for a 10-episode rollout this spring. Tasked with painting the stage for "the biggest dance competition in the world," lighting designer Oscar Dominguez of Darkfire Lighting ...More

(2/21/2017)

-API Announces Saul Walker Memorial Scholarship

API Announces Saul Walker Memorial Scholarship

API has opened submissions for its tenth annual API Saul Walker Memorial Scholarship award. Formerly known as the API Visionary Scholarship, the API Saul Walker Memorial Scholarship honors API co-founder Saul Walker, who lent ...More

(2/21/2017)

-Total Structures Hosts Outdoor Structures & Rigging Workshop - 2017 Edition

Total Structures Hosts Outdoor Structures & Rigging Workshop - 2017 Edition

Rain, cold temperatures, and hail weren't what anyone had in mind when the 2017 edition of Total Structures' Truss, Hoist, Rigging, and Outdoor Structures workshop announced its January dates, but that is what everyone got. The school's 26 ...More

(2/21/2017)

-Painting with Lights' BlackTrax for Beauty and the Beast

Painting with Lights' BlackTrax for Beauty and the Beast

International creative design practice Painting with Light was commissioned to design lighting and a video system, plus produce video content for the recent staging of Disney's famous Beauty and the Beast musical by Marmalade ...More

(2/21/2017)

-Justin Metras Creates Northern Light Sky at Portland Festival with Iluminarc

Justin Metras Creates Northern Light Sky at Portland Festival with Iluminarc

Officially, the theme of this year's Portland Winter Light Festival was "Between the River and the Stars." In reality, though, it could also have been described as "connecting people to light." Held at the beginning of February on Portland ...More

(2/21/2017)

-White Light Gets a Bite of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

White Light Gets a Bite of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969, selling more than 43 million copies worldwide. Now the timeless classic is making its way off the page and onto ...More

(2/21/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Beardo (Pipeline Theatre Company) / Jonah and Otto (Theatre Row)

Theatre in Review: Beardo (Pipeline Theatre Company) / Jonah and Otto (Theatre Row)

It may be time to book safe passage out of Russia for Dave Malloy. The composer, currently enjoying Broadway success with Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, now offers us Beardo, a fictionalized ...More

(2/21/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Sunset Boulevard (Palace Theatre)

Theatre in Review: Sunset Boulevard (Palace Theatre)

"I didn't know you were planning a comeback," says Joe Gillis, a young screenwriter, speaking to the aging, reclusive ex-movie queen Norma Desmond. "I hate that word," snarls Norma. "It's a return!" Glenn Close, a lady ...More

(2/17/2017)

-Popular PLASA Focus Leeds Show Returns to the North of England May 9 - 10

Popular PLASA Focus Leeds Show Returns to the North of England May 9 - 10

The popular PLASA Focus Leeds exhibition will return May 9 - 10 to the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. Free registration is now open for the show, which offers an unparalleled opportunity to discover the very latest technology for ...More

(2/17/2017)

-Los Angeles-Based Artist Toni Sheree Wins Sensaphonics 3D-U AARO System

Los Angeles-Based Artist Toni Sheree Wins Sensaphonics 3D-U AARO System

Sensaphonics, the experts in safe sound, congratulates Toni Sheree of Los Angeles, California. As a purchaser of Musicians Earplugs during the NAMM 2017 show, she was entered in the end-of-show drawing, and her entry ...More

(2/17/2017)

-PrimeTime Lighting Introduces the MSLED XB2 Studio Light

PrimeTime Lighting Introduces the MSLED XB2 Studio Light

PrimeTime Lightings's MSLED XB2 Studio Light is according to the company, an extra bright a new industry standard. It boasts a powerful punch and throw and can be used in low ceiling applications. The MSLED XB2 features PrimeTime's ...More

(2/17/2017)

-Shure Wireless Microphones and Personal Monitors Help Power 59th Grammy Awards

Shure Wireless Microphones and Personal Monitors Help Power 59th Grammy Awards

The 59th annual Grammy Awards show, broadcast live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, brought together an eclectic mix of talented musicians to celebrate the music industry. Hosted by James Corden and dominated by multiple award ...More

(2/17/2017)

-Tritonal Painting with Dreams Tour Gets Dimensional with Chauvet Professional

Tritonal Painting with Dreams Tour Gets Dimensional with Chauvet Professional

Their songs have topped the Beatport Trance Charts. They've appeared at Ultra, Electric Daisy Carnival, and virtually every other EDM festival. In 2015, they collaborated with Cash Cash on "Untouchable," a hit that made Billboard's Year ...More

(2/17/2017)

-WorldStage Supports Massive 4K Video Mapping at Adobe MAX with Christie Boxer 4K Projectors

WorldStage Supports Massive 4K Video Mapping at Adobe MAX with Christie Boxer 4K Projectors

A huge video display took center stage at Adobe MAX 2016 where WorldStage demonstrated its projection mapping expertise for the fifth consecutive year and for the first time in a full-4K environment. The size and scale of the video ...More

(2/17/2017)

-Martin Audio Installed at London's UKAI Sushi House

Martin Audio Installed at London's UKAI Sushi House

The UKAI sushi house in the heart of London's trendy Portobello Road has recently undergone a complete makeover with a new Martin Audio CDD sound system provided by Old Barn Audio (OBA).
Immersed within the sophisticated and ...
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(2/17/2017)

-Arizona Church Links Seven Phoenix Campuses with Clear-Com LQ Interfaces

Arizona Church Links Seven Phoenix Campuses with Clear-Com LQ Interfaces

Arizona's Christ's Church of the Valley (CCV) is using Clear-Com LQ Series interfaces to connect its production intercom systems from seven Phoenix campuses over a secure IP network. Each of the seven campuses has its own mix of ...More

(2/17/2017)

-Nashville's Famed Art House Studios Opens as a Commercial Facility with ADAM Audio

Nashville's Famed Art House Studios Opens as a Commercial Facility with ADAM Audio

During 25 years as a personal production facility for Grammy Award-winning record producer, performer and songwriter Charlie Peacock, Art House Studios in Nashville has hosted hit-making sessions by Switchfoot, Holly Williams ...More

(2/17/2017)

-One OK Rock Brings Bandit Lites on North American Tour

One OK Rock Brings Bandit Lites on North American Tour

Japanese alt-rock back One OK Rock recently wrapped a January run in North America promoting their new album Ambitions with a lighting package provided by Bandit Lites and designed by Jesse Henke. The band, comprised ...More

(2/17/2017)

-Fulcrum Acoustic Exceeds Expectations Bringing "Major League" Sound to the Hershey Center

Fulcrum Acoustic Exceeds Expectations Bringing "Major League" Sound to the Hershey Center

The Hershey Center is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment complex located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Home to the Ontario Hockey League's Mississauga Steelheads and the NBA Development League's Raptors 905, the facility also ...More

(2/17/2017)

-Alcons Gets Aplauz for New Polish Distributor

Alcons Gets Aplauz for New Polish Distributor

Located in Lomianki, near Warsaw, Aplauz was established in 2003 and has grown to become one of Poland's most renowned suppliers of professional audio solutions. One of the company's guiding principles is choosing products by ...More

(2/17/2017)

-L-Acoustics Delivers Heavenly Sound in the City of Angels

L-Acoustics Delivers Heavenly Sound in the City of Angels

In a world where churches are popping up in spaces that once served as anything from a bank to a department store, First Baptist Church of Los Angeles is a throwback to an earlier time when houses of worship were built to be just that. ...More

(2/17/2017)

-Gary Tay, Formerly of Extron, Appointed Director for Tripleplay Asia

Gary Tay, Formerly of Extron, Appointed Director for Tripleplay Asia

Developer of Digital Signage, IPTV, and Video Streaming solutions, Tripleplay has appointed former Extron consultant liaison manager, Gary Tay to head up its Asian business based from its regional headquarters in Singapore. ...More

(2/17/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Evening at the Talk House (The New Group at Pershing Square Signature Center)

Theatre in Review: Evening at the Talk House (The New Group at Pershing Square Signature Center)

Evening at the Talk House could be the title for almost any Wallace Shawn play; time and again his characters unburden themselves at length in monologues, pursuing dubious conclusions with faulty logic and exuding ...More

(2/16/2017)

-Winter 2016 Electronic Systems Outlook Released by NSCA

Winter 2016 Electronic Systems Outlook Released by NSCA

NSCA's Electronic Systems Outlook has been updated for winter 2016, and now includes information based upon actual data from January through November 2016, as well as forecasted information for the remainder of the year and ...More

(2/16/2017)

-ATR Treehouse Appoints Senior Account Manager

ATR Treehouse Appoints Senior Account Manager

ATR Treehouse of Providence, Rhode Island, a New England respected source for event staging and audio visual sales, rentals, and installations, has announced the appointment of Lew Abramson to the position of senior account ...More

(2/16/2017)

-Latest SystemVUE Free Update Brings Dante Connectivity and More

Latest SystemVUE Free Update Brings Dante Connectivity and More

VUE Audiotechnik announces the immediate availability of its latest version of SystemVUE software. Directly addressing some of the most requested features from its growing user base, SystemVUE 3.8.20 delivers full Dante ...More

(2/16/2017)

-Electro-Voice Extends X-Line Advance Family with X12-125F Flying Subwoofer

Electro-Voice Extends X-Line Advance Family with X12-125F Flying Subwoofer

Electro-Voice announces the latest member of the X-Line Advance line-array loudspeaker family: the X12-125F flying subwoofer -- a dual 15" system equipped with high-output EV-engineered transducers delivering 9600W output. The X12 ...More

(2/16/2017)

-Mega-Lite Introduces the Axis XTRA 17R

Mega-Lite Introduces the Axis XTRA 17R

The Axis XTRA 17R is the newest addition to the Mega-Lite Axis family. Housing a 350W 17R lamp, the fixture has a very strong output for long throw. The unit is equipped with 14 gobos plus open and 14 colors plus open. Additional ...More

(2/16/2017)

-Fishman Launches New Online Product Sales Training

Fishman Launches New Online Product Sales Training

Fishman has launched "Up To Speed," a new product sales training program for authorized Fishman dealers. Up To Speed provides the necessary information needed to effectively understand, discuss, and sell Fishman products. ...More

(2/16/2017)

-NUGEN Audio at the 2017 NAB Show

NUGEN Audio at the 2017 NAB Show

At the 2017 NAB Show, NUGEN Audio will demonstrate new downmixing technology for creating the best possible stereo mixes from original surround audio sources. The company will also showcase its industry-leading post ...More

(2/16/2017)

-Interactive Display with SGM Light at Compton Verney

Interactive Display with SGM Light at Compton Verney

Using LED technology from SGM, an interactive light commission entitled "IN LIGHT: Illuminating Capability Brown's Landscape," was created by light artist Laurent Louyer from Creatmosphere. ...More

(2/16/2017)

-Community Flies High for Mega Adventure Aerial Park in Adelaide

Community Flies High for Mega Adventure Aerial Park in Adelaide

Horder Communication Solutions has recently completed the installation of a Community loudspeaker system for the Mega Adventure Aerial Park in Adelaide, South Australia.
With operations in Singapore and Australia, Mega ...
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(2/16/2017)

-Claypaky Is Top of the Leaderboard at Wargaming Fest

Claypaky Is Top of the Leaderboard at Wargaming Fest

An exclusive Claypaky rig of almost 300 moving-head luminaires delivered the high-impact lighting for international game developer and publisher Wargaming Group's highly anticipated debut video game event "Wargaming Fest" in Moscow's ...More

(2/16/2017)

-Full Court University Gym Gets NEXO Overhaul

Full Court University Gym Gets NEXO Overhaul

NCAA Division II varsity collegiate institution Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) recently upgraded the Fieldhouse sound system with a NEXO GEO S12 line array. Home to the school's full court basketball gym and with ...More

(2/16/2017)

-Large Array of Claypaky Luminaires Hits the Road with Brantley Gilbert's The Devil Don't Sleep Tour

Large Array of Claypaky Luminaires Hits the Road with Brantley Gilbert's The Devil Don't Sleep Tour

Country music star Brantley Gilbert has launched The Devil Don't Sleep tour playing arenas in North America through early spring in the first leg. Nathan Alves and Howard Jones co-designed the show, which features Cl ...More

(2/16/2017)

-Allen & Heath dLive Provides Adaptable Audio Solutions for Royal College of Surgeons

Allen & Heath dLive Provides Adaptable Audio Solutions for Royal College of Surgeons

A variety of Allen & Heath digital mixing solutions have recently been installed by the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh UK, including dLive S Class and GLD digital mixing systems.
The college is one of the oldest surgical ...
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(2/16/2017)

-No Mountain Too High for ETC

No Mountain Too High for ETC

The recently opened Banff Gondola Terminal represents quite literally a high point in lighting installations for ETC. Perched on a mountain peak with an elevation of 7,486', the four-story structure gives visitors access to ...More

(2/16/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Man from Nebraska (Second Stage)

Theatre in Review: Man from Nebraska (Second Stage)

When did Reed Birney become the New York theatre's indispensable character man? He's been doing fine work for four decades -- beginning with Albert Innaurato's blockbuster comedy, Gemini -- but for much of that time he has ...More

(2/15/2017)

-Sturdy Corporation Acquires AAdynTech

Sturdy Corporation Acquires AAdynTech

On February 6, 2017, Sturdy Corporation announced it has acquired all assets of AAdyn Technology, further cementing the partnership between two companies.
AAdynTech is known for producing LED light fixtures. Since the ...
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(2/15/2017)

-USITT Announces 2017 Election Results

USITT Announces 2017 Election Results

A new president, secretary, vice presidents of commissions, and six directors were chosen in the most recent USITT board of directors election. The board oversees leadership of USITT, the United States Institute for Theatre ...More

(2/15/2017)

-PixelFLEX Redefines Outdoor LED Video displays with FLEXStorm

PixelFLEX Redefines Outdoor LED Video displays with FLEXStorm

PixelFLEX, the award-winning LED video manufacturer, announces the introduction of the weather-rated FLEXStorm LED video technology. Designed specifically to overcome the challenges associated with traditional outdoor LED video ...More

(2/15/2017)

-NEXT-proaudio Will Launch Acoustical Simulation Tool at Prolight + Sound Frankfurt

NEXT-proaudio Will Launch Acoustical Simulation Tool at Prolight + Sound Frankfurt

The new Acoustical Simulation Tool (AST) software from NEXT-proaudio is an acoustic simulation software for 2D modeling of either single subwoofer sources or sub-arrays.
With an extremely intuitive and easy to use interface, ...
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(2/15/2017)

-Harbinger MüV Series Debuts the MLS800 Personal Line Array

Harbinger MüV Series Debuts the MLS800 Personal Line Array

The newest member of Harbinger's MüV Series of ultra-portable PAs is the MLS800 Personal Line Array. This compact, custom configuration PA is ideal for gigging musicians, singer/songwriters, presenters, and anyone who needs a simple ...More

(2/15/2017)

-Cirrus Logic MasterHIFI Audio DAC Brings Recording Studio Audio Quality to Mobile and Pro Audio Devices

Cirrus Logic MasterHIFI Audio DAC Brings Recording Studio Audio Quality to Mobile and Pro Audio Devices

With demand growing worldwide for high-fidelity music content and playback through mobile devices, Cirrus Logic has introduced the low power CS43130 MasterHIFI digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with headphone amplifier. The CS43130 ...More

(2/15/2017)

-Bittree Launches High-Performance 12G+ Single-Link Patching Systems for 4K and 8K Applications

Bittree Launches High-Performance 12G+ Single-Link Patching Systems for 4K and 8K Applications

Bittree, a manufacturer of high-quality audio and video patchbays and patch panels, is extending its hallmarks of design excellence and trusted reliability to next-generation video infrastructures with the introduction of its new ...More

(2/15/2017)

-Barco Presents New-Style 2016 Annual Report

Barco Presents New-Style 2016 Annual Report

Last week, global technology provider Barco presented a strong set of results for 2016, with high single-digit sales growth and EBITDA margin accretion. At the same time, the company published its 2016 Annual Report online. Titled "F ...More

(2/15/2017)

-Bandit Lites Donates Gear for Randy Travis Tribute

Bandit Lites Donates Gear for Randy Travis Tribute

If the impact of a man is measured by those who love him, Randy Travis is larger than life. Bandit Lites was proud to donate a lighting package for 1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time: A Heroes & Friends Tribute to Randy Travis where ...More

(2/15/2017)

-Electrosonic Grows with Engineering and Project Management Hires and New Talent Initiatives

Electrosonic Grows with Engineering and Project Management Hires and New Talent Initiatives

Electrosonic has expanded its engineering and project management teams with the addition of ten new employees who will assume posts at the company's US headquarters in Burbank and in Orlando. The new hires are part of Electrosonic's ...More

(2/15/2017)

-Fine Design Chooses 4Wall Las Vegas to Light CES 2017

Fine Design Chooses 4Wall Las Vegas to Light CES 2017

International design firm Fine Design Associates returned to Las Vegas for the 50th anniversary of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Fine Design turned to 4Wall Las Vegas for the gear needed to light the booths for ...More

(2/15/2017)

-CAST WYSIWYG Tours with Wilco

CAST WYSIWYG Tours with Wilco

CAST WYSIWYG has been touring with one of the most talked about Indie bands, Wilco, whose music has been described as somewhere between experimental rock and alternative country. The band has gained kudos for one of the best albums ...More

(2/15/2017)

-WSDG and BSO on the Grammy Trail

WSDG and BSO on the Grammy Trail

As the gold (and platinum) dust from the 2017 Grammy Awards settles on the recording industry field, WSDG congratulates the studios, engineers, and artists whose work was recognized this year. Ann Mincieli's showplace Jungl ...More

(2/15/2017)

-Nottingham's Rock City Gets Visual Overhaul with Chauvet Professional

Nottingham's Rock City Gets Visual Overhaul with Chauvet Professional

Since opening its doors in 1980, Nottingham UK's 2,500-capacity Rock City has showcased some of biggest names in alternative music. Last year, the iconic club won its 10th consecutive Kerrang! Award as Venue of the Year. However, even ...More

(2/15/2017)

-Theatre in Review: The Dressmaker's Secret (59E59)

Theatre in Review: The Dressmaker's Secret (59E59)

The "secret" in the title of this new play is something of a misnomer, since the characters spend most of the running time discussing it to death. The dressmaker is the fortyish Maria, who plies her trade in Kolozsvár, a Romanian city, in ...More

(2/15/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Life According to Saki (Atticist/4th Street Theatre)

Theatre in Review: Life According to Saki (Atticist/4th Street Theatre)

Saki, as you may know, is the pen name of Hector Hugh Munro, the Edwardian satirist, who found enduring fame with short stories that quietly chopped away at the manners and mores of stately England in its late afternoon of empire. ...More

(2/14/2017)

-Gear Park Hires Steve Powell as General Manager

Gear Park Hires Steve Powell as General Manager

Gear Park, Nashville, Tennessee's full-service facility that specializes in storage of musical and stage equipment for artists, announces Steve Powell as the new general manager. Powell joins the team following 18 years of ...More

(2/14/2017)

-Tom Celner Joins Morpheus Lights as Business Development Manager

Tom Celner Joins Morpheus Lights as Business Development Manager

Morpheus Lights, the exclusive distributor of Ayrton LED luminaires in the US market, announces the appointment of Tom Celner as business development manager. Celner is based in Chicago, and will assist Morpheus' sales ...More

(2/14/2017)

-Bruce W. McMullan, 1934 - 2017, Passes Away

Bruce W. McMullan, 1934 - 2017, Passes Away

The McMullan family is saddened to have to announce the loss of a loving husband, father, grandfather, "Uncle Bugs," and a wonderful mentor and teacher besides. Bruce W. McMullan passed away on February 8th, surrounded by his wife ...More

(2/14/2017)

-Fast Company Names TAIT One of 2017's Most Innovative Companies in Live Events

Fast Company Names TAIT One of 2017's Most Innovative Companies in Live Events

Fast Company announces its annual ranking of the world's 50 Most Innovative Companies for 2017, honoring leading enterprises and rising newcomers that exemplify the best in nimble business and impactful innovation. Earning ...More

(2/14/2017)

-Christie Phoenix Firmware Update Provides Integration with Milestone Xprotect Video Management Software

Christie Phoenix Firmware Update Provides Integration with Milestone Xprotect Video Management Software

Christie, a provider in creating and delivering the world's best visual and audio experiences, announced a firmware update for Christie Phoenix content management systems, which is available now.
Version 1.5 directly integrates ...
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(2/14/2017)

-ADJ Expands Faze Machine Series with New Entour Venue

ADJ Expands Faze Machine Series with New Entour Venue

Following the success of its Entourage professional-grade touring faze machine, ADJ announces a new addition to its range of atmosphere-generating effects units. The Entour Venue is a flexible, high-output, water-based professional ...More

(2/14/2017)

-Time for Robe and Holiday on Ice

Time for Robe and Holiday on Ice

The Holiday on Ice Time show is back on the road in Europe with a new creative team and a new look, with lighting and visuals designed by Jeffrey Goes from Amsterdam-based creative design practice Live Legends ... and ...More

(2/14/2017)

-Pulsar Wins Again Luxeos Range Selected for Iconic Building

Pulsar Wins Again  Luxeos Range Selected for Iconic Building

Pulsar Luxeos Range has been selected to illuminate one of the world's newest, and most technologically advanced buildings. This iconic cultural complex is in one of the harshest environments for luminaires (hot, dusty, and ...More

(2/14/2017)

-Mexican Rental Company Invests in Chauvet Professional Maverick MK2 Wash

Mexican Rental Company Invests in Chauvet Professional Maverick MK2 Wash

Serpro Producciones, one of the largest audio and lighting rental companies in Mexico, has taken a major step toward increasing its ability to serve customers by adding 90 Chauvet Professional Maverick MK2 Wash fixtures to ...More

(2/14/2017)

-Adam Hall Group Expands Event Tech Solutions Portfolio with Riggatec Brand

Adam Hall Group Expands Event Tech Solutions Portfolio with Riggatec Brand

As of February 15th, the Adam Hall Group will be adding a new name to its family of brands within its event technology solutions portfolio -- Riggatec. The range expansion with Riggatec will allow the Adam Hall Group to offer ...More

(2/14/2017)

-German Techno divo and GTO get them bopping in Florence with Outline

German Techno divo and GTO get them bopping in Florence with Outline

Staged since 2006, Nextech is one of Italy's longest lasting electronic and visual arts festivals, drawing top international EDM artists to Florence and enabling fans to discover suggestive locations in the Tuscan "capital," creating a ...More

(2/14/2017)

-Sew What? Inc. Provides Custom Stage Drapery for Green Day 2016-17 Revolution Radio Tour

Sew What? Inc. Provides Custom Stage Drapery for Green Day 2016-17 Revolution Radio Tour

Sew What? Inc., a California stage drapery manufacturer, is working again with the punk rock band, Green Day in producing custom stage drapes for their 2016-17 Revolution Radio tour. Formed in 1986, the American band has won ...More

(2/14/2017)

-Spotlight on MILOS Roofs -- Second Video Released

Spotlight on MILOS Roofs -- Second Video Released

Milos has released the second video as part of its three-month spotlight on Milos Roofs (1 January - 31 March).
In this second video of a four video series, Area Four Industries technical director Norbert Tripp ...
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(2/13/2017)

-ARRI Wins Academy Scientific and Engineering Award for ALEXA Camera System

ARRI Wins Academy Scientific and Engineering Award for ALEXA Camera System

On February 11th in Beverly Hills, California, in the Ballroom of the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the 89th annual Scientific and Technical Awards presentation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) took place. ...More

(2/13/2017)

-PR Lighting Launches Upgraded XR 330 Beam II / XR 250 Beam II

PR Lighting Launches Upgraded XR 330 Beam II / XR 250 Beam II

PR Lighting has launched upgraded versions of two of its products, and has now released the XR 330 Beam II and XR 250 Beam II.
While the XR 330 Beam II is equipped with the Osram Sirius HRI 330W lamp the XR 250 Beam II ...
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(2/13/2017)

-Chris Siedel Appointed Regional Director, Strategic Partnerships for Eastern Canada

Chris Siedel Appointed Regional Director, Strategic Partnerships for Eastern Canada

Steve Bury, senior vice president sales, Freeman Audio Visual Canada, announces the appointment of Chris Siedel to regional director, strategic partnerships for Eastern Canada, based in the Toronto office. ...More

(2/13/2017)

-Houston Skylight Lights Up the Super Bowl Sky with Claypaky Supersharpy Array

Houston Skylight Lights Up the Super Bowl Sky with Claypaky Supersharpy Array

In the great Texas tradition of going big, Houston welcomed Super Bowl LI with a number of exciting attractions, including the Houston Skylight high atop the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB). Houston First Corporation, which ...More

(2/13/2017)

-Adamson Trusts Earthworks M23 Measurement Microphone

Adamson Trusts Earthworks M23 Measurement Microphone

With such a high level of engineering and precision that goes into the manufacture of Adamson loudspeaker systems, having the right equipment to use in conjunction with their loudspeakers is critical. When it comes to measurement ...More

(2/13/2017)

-TiMax Dynamically Resolves the Revolve for Five Guys Named Moe

TiMax Dynamically Resolves the Revolve for Five Guys Named Moe

Staging Five Guys named Moe, in UnderBelly Production's signature circular spiegeltent structure for Edinburgh's Christmas on Stage event, presented a number of sound design challenges -- all of which were met head-on with a TiMa ...More

(2/13/2017)

-ICONYX the Answer to Changing Needs at US Holocaust Museum

ICONYX the Answer to Changing Needs at US Holocaust Museum

Located just off the National Mall in Washington, DC, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) is a research center and memorial, as well as a powerful and well presented collection of artifacts, documents, photographs, films, ...More

(2/13/2017)

-Total Show Pro Goes with Robe

Total Show Pro Goes with Robe

Merida, the capital of Yucatan State in Mexico is a thriving, buzzing hub of culture and industry, rich with Mayan and Colonial --- Spanish, French, and British -- heritage and a lively contemporary arts and live performance scene, lots of ...More

(2/13/2017)

-PixelFLEX Joins the Congregation at Substance Church on a Grand Scale

PixelFLEX Joins the Congregation at Substance Church on a Grand Scale

Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Substance Church (substancechurch.com) is a dynamic multi-site church that believes in doing things a bit differently by pushing the limits of the congregation's expectations to build a stronger community ...More

(2/13/2017)

-FBT Line Array Impresses Engineers -- Reaches Thousands

FBT Line Array Impresses Engineers -- Reaches Thousands

Leon Dwinga III, owner of Runaway Records Productions, LLC, has built a successful event production business on talent, technical skill, and a reputation for professionalism when dealing with his many high-end and boutique ...More

(2/13/2017)

-EAW Anna Adaptive System Provides Purpose Church with 180-Degree Coverage

EAW Anna Adaptive System Provides Purpose Church with 180-Degree Coverage

Purpose Church, located in Pomona, California, 30 miles east of Los Angeles, recently installed a new Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) Adaptive sound reinforcement system to provide their church community with a more complete worship ...More

(2/13/2017)

-Solaris Flare IP Lights Sculpture "Sur la Mer"

Solaris Flare IP Lights Sculpture "Sur la Mer"

What better way to adorn a new Canadian seaside shopping mall than with a 45' stainless steel and glass leaping salmon sculpture? Located near Vancouver, BC, the Tsawwassen Mills Mall opened last October and every night since, shoppers ...More

(2/13/2017)

-Auralex Now Shipping 40th Anniversary Edition ProKit-1 and ProKit-2 SonoSuede ProPanel Kits

Auralex Now Shipping 40th Anniversary Edition ProKit-1 and ProKit-2 SonoSuede ProPanel Kits

Auralex Acoustics, Inc., a provider of acoustical treatments, celebrating its 40th anniversary, is now shipping its 40th Anniversary Edition ProPanel ProKit-1 and ProKit-2 kits, Auralex's popular all-in-one acoustical room treatment ...More

(2/13/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Georgie: My Adventures with George Rose (The Loft at the Davenport Theatre)

Theatre in Review: Georgie: My Adventures with George Rose (The Loft at the Davenport Theatre)

If, as many people say, friendship is a gift, Ed Dixon's closeness to the actor George Rose was a distinctly mixed blessing -- one with long-lasting repercussions. He met Rose nearly half a century ago, and Rose died in 1988 ...More

(2/13/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Ring Twice for Miranda (City Center Stage II)

Theatre in Review: Ring Twice for Miranda (City Center Stage II)

Or, better yet, don't. Alan Hruska's sort of comedy, sort of drama isn't really much of anything; ostensibly a tale of masters and servants in a vaguely rendered post-apocalypse world, it is filled with hints and portents that don't ...More

(2/10/2017)

-New V3.3 Software for SSL Live Consoles Bring Advanced Dante Capabilities

New V3.3 Software for SSL Live Consoles Bring Advanced Dante Capabilities

Solid State Logic announces a significant feature upgrade with the release of new V3.3 software for SSL Live L500 and L300 consoles.
The SSL Live V3.3 software release builds on the V3.2 release announced in November 2016 with ...
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(2/10/2017)

-Focusrite Debuts Scarlett OctoPre and OctoPre Dynamic Eight-Channel Mic-Pre Units

Focusrite Debuts Scarlett OctoPre and OctoPre Dynamic Eight-Channel Mic-Pre Units

Focusrite is debuting two new Scarlett OctoPre mic-pre units: the standard Scarlett OctoPre and the Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic. With eight channels of Focusrite's second-generation Scarlett preamps and built-in Focusrite precision 24 ...More

(2/10/2017)

-Symetrix Joins MNA: Company Promoted AES67 Enabled Products at ISE

Symetrix Joins MNA: Company Promoted AES67 Enabled Products at ISE

Symetrix, a manufacturer of installed audio DSP systems, for professional AV installation and system integration, has announced its membership of the Media Networking Alliance (MNA).
Commenting on its decision to join the ...
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(2/10/2017)

-Shure Announces Bruce Skof Will Lead Its Financial Division

Shure Announces Bruce Skof Will Lead Its Financial Division

Shure Incorporated announces that Bruce Skof has been promoted to vice president and chief financial officer. He will oversee the company's financial planning and budgeting process and lead the enterprise risk management ...More

(2/10/2017)

-Gopher Stage Lighting Adds Lighting Controls Technician

Gopher Stage Lighting Adds Lighting Controls Technician

Gopher Stage Lighting has hired Josh Lentner as a lighting controls technician. Lentner is a Minnesota native who received his undergraduate degree in theatre production from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. From there, ...More

(2/10/2017)

-4Wall DC Lights The Conservatory at MGM National Harbor

4Wall DC Lights The Conservatory at MGM National Harbor

MGM National Harbor opened its doors to the public December 8, 2016. 4Wall DC was tasked with lighting a signature amenity of the MGM National Harbor, a 15,000-sq.-ft. Conservatory that greets guests upon arrival. ...More

(2/10/2017)

-LightParts Upgrades Victory World Church with Cutting-Edge Lighting

LightParts Upgrades Victory World Church with Cutting-Edge Lighting

Statistically the most diverse worship facility in North America, Victory World Church in Norcross, Georgia seat up to 12,000 parishioners a week in their main worship space, and also broadcast their services to over 6,000 online viewers ...More

(2/10/2017)

-USC's New Home for Dance

USC's New Home for Dance

Los Angeles now has a palace for dance and dance education with the opening of the Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center, home of the Glorya Kaufman School of Dance at the University of Southern California. In conjunction with Pfeiff ...More

(2/10/2017)

-Ron StageMaster from Eilon Engineering Monitors Large Rig for 2016 Swedish Idol Final

Ron StageMaster from Eilon Engineering Monitors Large Rig for 2016 Swedish Idol Final

With a history of pop music success, including multiple Eurovision Song Contest victories, perhaps no country embraces reality song competitions like Sweden. One good example is the well-known Idol franchise, which has been ...More

(2/10/2017)

-BTX Sponsors the 19th Annual NSCA Business & Leadership Conference

BTX Sponsors the 19th Annual NSCA Business & Leadership Conference

BTX Technologies, a value-added distributor and manufacturer of emerging technologies, signal processing products, integration essentials, and a multitude of related services announces that the company is Integration Sponsors for ...More

(2/10/2017)

-ROAMEO Wireless Intercom System Combines User-Friendly Operation and Seamless Communication in Large Areas

ROAMEO Wireless Intercom System Combines User-Friendly Operation and Seamless Communication in Large Areas

ROAMEO from RTS is a professional, easy-to-use and future-proof wireless intercom solution based on the license-free DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) standard with a protected frequency band. It provides high ...More

(2/10/2017)

-Mike Billings Creates Color Arc at Rubicon Theatre with Ovation

Mike Billings Creates Color Arc at Rubicon Theatre with Ovation

Time: its passage and the way it shapes our lives, is at the heart of Gulf View Drive, the third and final drama in Arlene Hutton's classic Nibroc Trilogy, which follows the lives of a young couple over a decade during the post ...More

(2/10/2017)

-Mixing or Tour Managing, Robert Dugan Is All-In with Sensaphonics 2MAX

Mixing or Tour Managing, Robert Dugan Is All-In with Sensaphonics 2MAX

Whether working as tour manager for Mike Posner -- Grammy nominated for Song of the Year -- or mixing for such groups as Rixton and MisterWives, Robert Dugan has found one common element that keeps his artists happy: Sensaphonics< ...More

(2/10/2017)

-Theatre in Review: The Mother of Invention (Abingdon Theatre Company at June Havoc Theatre)

Theatre in Review: The Mother of Invention (Abingdon Theatre Company at June Havoc Theatre)

The mother in James Lecesne's latest dramatic invention is Dottie, a widow, formerly of New Jersey, and, more recently, of Florida. When we meet her, she is sitting on the couch with her daughter, Leanne, talking a blue streak as ...More

(2/10/2017)

-Theatre in Review: The Object Lesson (New York Theatre Workshop)

Theatre in Review: The Object Lesson (New York Theatre Workshop)

It's not uncommon for reviewers, speaking figuratively, to praise a performer for making something out of nothing; Geoff Sobelle literally makes it happen. About two-thirds of the way through the unclassifiable entertainment known ...More

(2/9/2017)

-Christie Captures Technology for Entertainment/Live (Video) InAVation Award

Christie Captures Technology for Entertainment/Live (Video) InAVation Award

The Christie Pandoras Box 6.0 and Widget Designer 6.0 captured the Technology for Entertainment and Live Video award, which was presented by InAVation magazine on Tuesday evening, February 7, at ISE 2017. ...More

(2/9/2017)

-Lawo Debuts the All New V_pro8 Eight Channel Video Processing Toolkit at ISE 2017

Lawo Debuts the All New V_pro8 Eight Channel Video Processing Toolkit at ISE 2017

At this year's ISE show at stand V210 (Hall 7) in Amsterdam running through February 10, Lawo debuts its V__pro8 eight-channel video processing tool armed with a comprehensive software update. With its latest update, Lawo's ...More

(2/9/2017)

-Lightware Unveils Compact MMX4x2-HT200 Mini Matrix Switcher

Lightware Unveils Compact MMX4x2-HT200 Mini Matrix Switcher

Lightware USA introduces the MMX4x2-HT200, an HDBaseT-compatible, single CATx-based mini matrix switcher designed for smaller collaborative places. Lightware USA is the US sales and support office for Lightware ...More

(2/9/2017)

-LynTec Adds Over-Voltage Protection to Flagship RPC Panel Family

LynTec Adds Over-Voltage Protection to Flagship RPC Panel Family

LynTec, a manufacturer of innovative electrical power control solutions for professional audio, video, and lighting systems, announces the addition of over-voltage protection to its RPC and RPCR series power control panels. This ...More

(2/9/2017)

-Harman Professional Solutions Introduces AKG HC644 and LC617 Hands-Free Microphones

Harman Professional Solutions Introduces AKG HC644 and LC617 Hands-Free Microphones

Harman Professional Solutions, a provider of audio, video, lighting, and control systems, including networked AV, introduces the AKG HC644 head-worn and LC617 lavalier microphones for presentation and speech applications. The ...More

(2/9/2017)

-Main Light Acquires Claypaky Mythos2 for Rental Inventory

Main Light Acquires Claypaky Mythos2 for Rental Inventory

Main Light Industries, Inc., one of the largest equipment rental houses in the US, has taken delivery of a compliment of Claypaky Mythos2 luminaires. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company provides lighting, ...More

(2/9/2017)

-Flight Paths Public Art at Atlanta International Airport Takes Off with Support from Alcorn McBride

Flight Paths Public Art at Atlanta International Airport Takes Off with Support from Alcorn McBride

Flight paths are commonplace over airports, but passengers using cf a very different kind. The installation called "Flight Paths is the latest public art work to link concourses at the country's busiest airport. Created by artist ...More

(2/9/2017)

-Mamma Mia Estonia with Robe

Mamma Mia Estonia with Robe

Vanemuine Theatre in Estonia's cultural hub of Tartu has premiered the country's first version of the classic ABBA jukebox musical Mamma Mia with a non-replica version licensed by Musical Theatres International (MTI) staged in ...More

(2/9/2017)

-Carlton Guc Counts on Lectrosonics for The Beck Center Production of Disney's The Little Mermaid

Carlton Guc Counts on Lectrosonics for The Beck Center Production of Disney's The Little Mermaid

Disney's The Little Mermaid, Hans Christian Anderson's classic story of a young mermaid who ventures into the world above the sea, recently premiered at the Mackay Theatre at The Beck Center for the Arts, to a host of positive ...More

(2/9/2017)

-Adamson Amplifies Focus on Training and Education with New Certifications

Adamson Amplifies Focus on Training and Education with New Certifications

Committed to its partners and users performing at the highest possible level, Adamson Systems Engineering is introducing a comprehensive and standardized Educational Program for 2017 and beyond. The tiered program offers a hybrid of ...More

(2/9/2017)

-SES Acquires Martin Audio CDD-LIVE for Different Applications

SES Acquires Martin Audio CDD-LIVE for Different Applications

Special Event Services (SES) of Winston Salem, North Carolina, recently purchased 50 Martin Audio CDD-LIVE enclosures for a variety of applications in the live event and touring segments.
As SES director of marketing Ben ...
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(2/9/2017)

-L-Acoustics Gets Rent Taken Care of Night After Night on Tour

L-Acoustics Gets Rent Taken Care of Night After Night on Tour

Back in 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. A re-imagining of Puccini's La Bohème, Rent follows an unforgettable year in the ...More

(2/9/2017)

-Bandit's Venue One Facility Hosts Video Shoot for Taylor X

Bandit's Venue One Facility Hosts Video Shoot for Taylor X

Bandit Lites is proud to provide its clients access to its Venue One rehearsal facility, consisting of virtual programming suites, accommodations for 80,000lbs hang capacity, bus parking, and easy access. Up and coming urban ...More

(2/9/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Fade (Primary Stages at Cherry Lane Theatre)

Theatre in Review: Fade (Primary Stages at Cherry Lane Theatre)

In Fade, two Mexican-Americans find themselves lost in the television production jungle. Lucia is a budding novelist from Chicago; unable to deliver that second book to her publisher, and running low on funds, she signs on as ...More

(2/9/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Tell Hector I Miss Him (Atlantic Theater Company Stage Two)

Theatre in Review: Tell Hector I Miss Him (Atlantic Theater Company Stage Two)

Paola Lázaro's new play zeroes in on a fraught, ad hoc community in San Juan, Puerto Rico. There's Mostro, who is middle-aged and runs a bodega; he is hoping to have a baby with his wife, Samira. Little does he know, Samira is ...More

(2/8/2017)

-Audio Pioneers, Meyer Sound, Share "Summer of Love" Golden Anniversary throughout 2017

Audio Pioneers, Meyer Sound, Share &quot;Summer of Love&quot; Golden Anniversary throughout 2017

The "Summer of Love" -- 1967 -- served as the epicenter of the counter-culture, beckoning thousands of young people to the San Francisco Bay Area. Flower Power was up, war was down, the Monterey International Pop Festival served as a ...More

(2/8/2017)

-Award-Winning Marsha Stern Joins Acclaim Lighting

Award-Winning Marsha Stern Joins Acclaim Lighting

Acclaim Lighting, a provider of innovative and advanced lighting technology, has added Marsha Stern as a product specialist, serving the eastern United States. With extensive and impressive experience in the industry, Stern's ...More

(2/8/2017)

-ETC Introduces Two New Employees and a Job Transfer

ETC Introduces Two New Employees and a Job Transfer

In 2016, ETC hired a record number of new employees and had more internal job transfers than any year before. This year has started out the same, with many new employees joining the ETC team and employees moving into new jobs within ...More

(2/8/2017)

-ESTA Technical Standards Program: Open for Revision: E1.31, a.k.a. sACN

ESTA Technical Standards Program: Open for Revision: E1.31, a.k.a. sACN

E1.31, Entertainment Technology-Lightweight Streaming Protocol for Transport of DMX512 Using ACN, describes a mechanism to transfer DMX512 A packets over a TCP/IP network using a subset of the ACN protocol suite. It covers ...More

(2/8/2017)

-Eiki International Introduces the EK-100 Series Classroom Projectors

Eiki International Introduces the EK-100 Series Classroom Projectors

Eiki International, Inc. a world leader for over 40 years in projection technology, debuts the EK-100 Classroom Series Projectors. Featuring three LCD design for excellent image quality and reliability, the new EK-100 Series ...More

(2/8/2017)

-Epson Launches New Pro L-Series Laser Projectors at ISE 2017

Epson Launches New Pro L-Series Laser Projectors at ISE 2017

Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide, announces the latest Pro L-Series large venue laser projectors. The Pro L-Series come in five new models ranging from 12,000 to 15,000 lumens of color brightness and white ...More

(2/8/2017)

-Barco's New Ex Processor Enables Event Master Users to Expand the Scaling and Switching Power of their System

Barco's New Ex Processor Enables Event Master Users to Expand the Scaling and Switching Power of their System

Barco, a provider of image processing technology, is enhancing its successful Event Master portfolio of screen management systems with an expansion unit. The Event Master Ex processor adds unseen possibilities to extend the Event ...More

(2/8/2017)

-Compact, Yet Powerful NEXO Line Array Launches at ISE Europe

Compact, Yet Powerful NEXO Line Array Launches at ISE Europe

NEXO announces the ISE Europe launch of the GEO M10 line array. The new high-output sound reinforcement system has been developed for long-throw theatre and live music applications. The GEO M10 system is a powerful package ...More

(2/8/2017)

-K-array's Compact Design Goes Full-Range

K-array's Compact Design Goes Full-Range

K-array presents its new full-range speaker line, Domino. These compact stainless steel speakers with plug-and-play capabilities do not require presets and can be driven by any amplifier making them the perfect solution for ...More

(2/8/2017)

-Shure Launches High Density Mode for Microflex Wireless

Shure Launches High Density Mode for Microflex Wireless

Yesterday at the ISE 2017 Show, Shure Incorporated debuted a High Density mode for its line of Microflex Wireless System (MXW) conferencing microphones. Launched in 2013, the versatile and scalable MXW systems' range of ...More

(2/8/2017)

-Allen & Heath Expands Networking Options with Addition of AES67

Allen & Heath Expands Networking Options with Addition of AES67

Allen & Heath announces support of the AES67 standard through the most recent version of its M-Dante audio networking card, which provides a 64x64 interface to Audinate Dante networks, and is one of several ...More

(2/8/2017)

-Gefen Expands Its 600 MHz Series with Two New Fully HDMI 2.0a Compliant Matrix Products

Gefen Expands Its 600 MHz Series with Two New Fully HDMI 2.0a Compliant Matrix Products

Following on the heels of the successful introduction of its 4K 600 MHz splitters and switcher in 2016, Gefen from Core Brands debutes two new matrix products, the EXT-UHD600A-44 and EXT-UHD600A-88, that fully support the ...More

(2/8/2017)

-Harbinger Expands VâRI Loudspeaker Line

Harbinger Expands VâRI Loudspeaker Line

Harbinger, a provider of robust and high-value pro audio gear, announces the smallest and most economical VaRi speakers ever. Driven by 400W of Class D amplification, the new VâRi V1012 and V1015 powered loudspeakers deliver plenty ...More

(2/8/2017)

-Biamp Systems Expands TesiraFORTÉ Platform

Biamp Systems Expands TesiraFORTÉ Platform

Biamp Systems, a provider of innovative, networked media systems, announces the TesiraFORTÉ DAN range of audio processors. The result of a collaboration between Biamp and Shure Incorporated, these new audio processors ...More

(2/8/2017)

-Staging Concepts Launches Aria Acoustical Shell System

Staging Concepts Launches Aria Acoustical Shell System

Staging Concepts, a provider of portable staging equipment and performing arts solutions, announces the launch of its newest product offering: the Aria Acoustical Shell System. An anticipated addition to the product line, the Aria ...More

(2/8/2017)

-Harman Professional Solutions Announces Enova DGX Audio Switching Boards with Dante Networked Audio Technology

Harman Professional Solutions Announces Enova DGX Audio Switching Boards with Dante Networked Audio Technology

Harman Professional Solutions, a provider of audio, video, lighting, and control systems, including networked AV, introduces Enova DGX Audio Switching Boards with Dante integration that deliver Dante networked audio ...More

(2/7/2017)

-Showlight 2017 -- More Speakers Confirmed for Showlight 2017

Showlight 2017 -- More Speakers Confirmed for Showlight 2017

Showlight announces more illustrious speakers from across our industry who are willing to lend their time and expertise to this unique quadrennial in Florence. The following designers are now on target to entertain attendees in May:< ...More

(2/7/2017)

-Public Comment Period Open for Five ESTA Draft Standards

Public Comment Period Open for Five ESTA Draft Standards

Five ESTA Technical Standards Program draft standards are newly posted for public comment. These documents are all up for reaffirmation by their respective working groups, meaning they have been published for as long as five years ...More

(2/7/2017)

-Dante Now Integrated in Over 1,000 Commercially Available Products

Dante Now Integrated in Over 1,000 Commercially Available Products

Audinate, developer of the industry-leading Dante media networking technology, is celebrating key adoption milestones at ISE 2017. Over 350 manufacturers have now licensed Dante, an increase of 75 since this time last ...More

(2/7/2017)

-Harman Professional Solutions Introduces AES67 Support Across Audio and Video Product Lines

Harman Professional Solutions Introduces AES67 Support Across Audio and Video Product Lines

Harman Professional Solutions, a provider of audio, video, lighting, and control systems, including networked AV, announces support of AES67 across networked audio and video product families. AES67 is a standard to ...More

(2/7/2017)

-Yamaha VXS1ML Speaker, VXS3S Subwoofer Make ISE Europe Debut

Yamaha VXS1ML Speaker, VXS3S Subwoofer Make ISE Europe Debut

Yamaha Corporation Japan announces the ISE Europe launch of two new products that will expand the CIS (commercial installation solutions) product line, and are ideal for retail outlets, restaurants, anywhere background music ...More

(2/7/2017)

-ASL Intercom Appoints Wil Stam as Managing Director

ASL Intercom Appoints Wil Stam as Managing Director

ASL Intercom, a Riedel Communications company, announces the appointment of Wil Stam as managing director. Effective January 1, Stam is leading the ASL team to build market share and strengthen the ASL brand in ...More

(2/7/2017)

-Audio Engineering Society 142nd International Convention Committee Announced

Audio Engineering Society 142nd International Convention Committee Announced

Following 2016's two highly-successful AES conventions in Paris and Los Angeles, the Audio Engineering Society announces the distinguished membership of the committee charged with organizing the upcoming AES Berlin Convention ...More

(2/7/2017)

-Harman Professional Solutions Expands JBL All-Weather Speaker Series with Ultra-Compact AWC62 Loudspeaker

Harman Professional Solutions Expands JBL All-Weather Speaker Series with Ultra-Compact AWC62 Loudspeaker

Harman Professional Solutions, the global provider of audio, video, lighting, and control systems, including networked AV, announces the JBL AWC62 all-weather two-way coaxial loudspeaker, the latest addition to the full ...More

(2/7/2017)

-Rose Brand Inc. Introduces Four New Floors and a Floor Guide

Rose Brand Inc. Introduces Four New Floors and a Floor Guide

Rose Brand Inc. announces four new floors: Expo, Teatro, Dura, and Dolce, adding to its line of 18 floors that fit just about every possible use. Visitors can easily search through these floors by attribute and occasion at the URL ...More

(2/7/2017)

-ShurePlus Channels iOS App Updated to Version 1.3

ShurePlus Channels iOS App Updated to Version 1.3

Shure Incorporated introduced an update to its ShurePlus Channels App, incorporating new features that increase users' ability to monitor, organize, and access key channel parameters with more convenience and power. ShurePlus ...More

(2/7/2017)

-Bose Professional Introduces the ControlSpace EX Audio Conferencing System

Bose Professional Introduces the ControlSpace EX Audio Conferencing System

Bose Professional introduces the new ControlSpace EX audio conferencing system.
The system includes the new ControlSpace EX-1280C conferencing signal processor and three new Dante-based ControlSpace under-table endpoints (E ...
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(2/7/2017)

-Calibre Reports Rapid International Growth

Calibre Reports Rapid International Growth

Image processing manufacturer, Calibre reports 31% increase in sales revenue in 2016 over 2015.
"Going forwards a major contribution is forecast from Calibre's relationship with global distributor Stampede as well as from ...
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(2/7/2017)

-Kola House Opts for Martin Audio MLA

Kola House Opts for Martin Audio MLA

Located in the heart of New York's meatpacking district, Kola House is a club, restaurant, lounge, and event space offering unique food and beverage pairings along with entertainment by leading artists.
Given the venue's need to ensure ...
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(2/7/2017)

-Scala Shows Delivered With dLive, GLD, and Xone Set-up

Scala Shows Delivered With dLive, GLD, and Xone Set-up

Among the most iconic London venues of its type, Scala in Kings Cross has played host to everyone from Coldplay and The Foo Fighters to Ray Lamontagne and Sheryl Crow over the years. In addition, it has become a mecca for the capital's ...More

(2/7/2017)

-Spotlight on Milos Roofs

Spotlight on Milos Roofs

The quarterly spotlight series from Milos continues with a focus on temporary roofs. From January until the end of March, Milos will release a total of four technical videos from their experts Marc Hendriks, Area Four Inc. R&D ...More

(2/7/2017)

-Victor Zeiser Brings August Burns Red's Full Sound to Light with Rogues

Victor Zeiser Brings August Burns Red's Full Sound to Light with Rogues

In 2007, August Burns Red blazed a new path when they put a new twist on the metalcore sound. A decade later, the Grammy-nominated quintet marked this milestone by kicking off 2017 with a celebratory coast-to-coast Messengers 10-Year ...More

(2/6/2017)

-Atlona and Sennheiser Form Technology Alliance

Atlona and Sennheiser Form Technology Alliance

As the opening bell of ISE 2017 sounds, Atlona will announce its formation of a technology alliance with Sennheiser, one of the world's leading manufacturers of installed microphones, conference systems, and wireless ...More

(2/6/2017)

-InCord Pledges Orchestra Pit Safety Netting Systems to Benefit Behind the Scenes

InCord Pledges Orchestra Pit Safety Netting Systems to Benefit Behind the Scenes

InCord has become the newest Behind the Scenes pledge-a-product partner by designating a percentage of profits from sales of their Orchestra Pit Safety Netting Systems to benefit the charity. InCord's Orchestra Pit Safety ...More

(2/6/2017)

-Additional Designers to Join Team of Industry Experts at Vectorworks, Inc.

Additional Designers to Join Team of Industry Experts at Vectorworks, Inc.

The crux of global design and BIM software developer Vectorworks, Inc.'s philosophy has always involved leveraging input and implementing product feedback from practicing architects, landscape designers, landscape architects, and ...More

(2/6/2017)

-Kramer to Showcase Solution for Video/Audio over IP in IT Environments at ISE 2017

Kramer to Showcase Solution for Video/Audio over IP in IT Environments at ISE 2017

Kramer Electronics, Ltd. will be showcasing at ISE 2017 a new solution for video- and audio-over-IP designed for IT environments. The company will be displaying its full range of products and solutions starting tomorrow in ...More

(2/6/2017)

-Wisdom Audio Hires Steve Rutherford as International Sales Manager

Wisdom Audio Hires Steve Rutherford as International Sales Manager

Wisdom Audio, designer and manufacturer of loudspeaker systems tailored for the most discerning audiophiles, announces the appointment of Steve Rutherford to the newly created position of international sales manager. ...More

(2/6/2017)

-Maestra London Grows the Team

Maestra London Grows the Team

London and Dubai-based creative and technical event production and management specialist Maestra announces more new staff having completed an incredibly successful first year of business which exceeded all expectations. ...More

(2/6/2017)

-ADJ Announces the Penta Pix -- A High-Energy, Multi-Colored, Pixel Mappable Effect

ADJ Announces the Penta Pix -- A High-Energy, Multi-Colored, Pixel Mappable Effect

ADJ introduces its latest innovative lighting fixture, the Penta Pix. Designed with clubs, venues, touring productions, and one-off events in mind, the Penta Pix is a unique product which features five potent LED-powered ACL beams ...More

(2/6/2017)

-Clear-Com Brings New Intercom Products to ISE 2017

Clear-Com Brings New Intercom Products to ISE 2017

At ISE 2017, Clear-Com will present the latest communication products from its extensive portfolio, including new products for its flagship FreeSpeak II wireless intercom system and a digital beltpack for the HelixNet ...More

(2/6/2017)

-Adam Hall Group Presents New Professional Lighting Products at ISE Amsterdam, Booth #7-K200

Adam Hall Group Presents New Professional Lighting Products at ISE Amsterdam, Booth #7-K200

From February 7 - 10, the RAI trade fair and congress center in Amsterdam opens its doors to Integrated Systems Europe (ISE). The world's largest trade fair for AV technology and system integration will be the international industry ...More

(2/6/2017)

-Ambersphere and Little Leigh Take Ayrton to the Panto

Ambersphere and Little Leigh Take Ayrton to the Panto

With cheesy jokes, sometimes questionable costumes, and a central tale of good versus evil, a traditional Christmas pantomime is a staple of the British festive period. But, to ensure that everyone has a great time a lot of hard work goes ...More

(2/6/2017)

-Robe Visits the Palace

Robe Visits the Palace

Palace is a much-anticipated, four-piece indie blues rock band from London about which there's lots of anticipation and excitement and an acclaimed debut EP, Lost in the Night.
Lighting designer Steve Bewley -- well known ...
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(2/6/2017)

-Aviom Updates the D400-Dante and D800-Dante A-Net Distributors

Aviom Updates the D400-Dante and D800-Dante A-Net Distributors

Aviom announces that it has released new firmware updates for its D400-Dante and D800-Dante A-Net Distributors. The D400-Dante and D800-Dante A-Net Distributors are designed to distribute power and digital audio data to an Aviom ...More

(2/6/2017)

-Solaris Flare Q+ LR Makes Concert Debut on The Weeknd World Tour

Solaris Flare Q+ LR Makes Concert Debut on The Weeknd World Tour

Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter The Weeknd kicks off his 2017 world tour this month in Stockholm, with concert dates scheduled through July in Europe and the Americas. The dynamic stage design boldly features 88 new Solaris ...More

(2/6/2017)

-And The Stage Awards Go to...White Light

And The Stage Awards Go to...White Light

Since 2011, The Stage Awards have reflected the industry's best performing theatres and theatremakers. Taking place on an annual basis, the awards celebrate the various roles within theatre, such as producers, actors, venues, and ...More

(2/6/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Yen (MCC Theater at Lucille Lortel Theatre)

Theatre in Review: Yen (MCC Theater at Lucille Lortel Theatre)

In Yen, director Trip Cullman and his gifted, intensely committed cast so persuasively stake out a landscape of poverty and neglect that one might not notice at first the contrivances and underlying sentimentality of More

(2/3/2017)

-Elation Professional Now Offering ArKaos Pro Products in Europe

Elation Professional Now Offering ArKaos Pro Products in Europe

Elation Professional announces that the company is now offering the complete ArKaos product line of software and media servers in several European countries and serve as the main value-added dealer of ArKaos Pro ...More

(2/3/2017)

-ETC Sensor IQ 277V Now Shipping

ETC Sensor IQ 277V Now Shipping

ETC's Sensor IQ Intelligent Breaker System has proven itself to be a valuable addition to venues around the United States. Starting this week, a 277V version of this panel is available which expands the installation possibilities ...More

(2/3/2017)

-VER Expands Lighting Division with the Opening of Orlando and Chicago Lighting Hubs

VER Expands Lighting Division with the Opening of Orlando and Chicago Lighting Hubs

VER, a provider of production equipment and engineering support, announces a major expansion of its lighting division with the addition of Orlando and Chicago as full-support lighting locations. This follows VER's opening of a full ...More

(2/3/2017)

-Times Square Lighting Debuts CELESTE House Light

Times Square Lighting Debuts CELESTE House Light

Times Square Lighting's new 88W CELESTE is a powerful LED house light that features multiple dimming options including DMX, 010V, leading edge and trailing edge.
The CELESTE utilizes a single COB array that can produce up to 10 ...
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(2/3/2017)

-Further Investment for Audiotonix

Further Investment for Audiotonix

Audiotonix announces Astorg's investment into the group. Astorg is a European private equity firm with total funds under management of over €4 billion, that actively seeks to partner with market leading companies lead by ...More

(2/3/2017)

-Kramer Brings Unique Focus on AV/IT Convergence to ISE 2017

Kramer Brings Unique Focus on AV/IT Convergence to ISE 2017

Kramer Electronics, Ltd. will be presenting a unique and diverse array of software-based AV solutions designed for IT professionals at ISE 2017 in Amsterdam in booth 1-F20, February 7 - 10. Kramer's complete pro AV portfolio ...More

(2/3/2017)

-ADJ Lighting Brings "Tour de Force" of Pro Level Products to ISE 2017 in Amsterdam

ADJ Lighting Brings &quot;Tour de Force&quot; of Pro Level Products to ISE 2017 in Amsterdam

ADJ Lighting is set to continue the momentum from LDI2016 with a vast array of new pro-level lighting products for the installation and integration markets as the company hits ISE 2017 (Integrated Systems Europe) at ...More

(2/3/2017)

-Biamp Systems Shares Industry Expertise at ISE 2017

Biamp Systems Shares Industry Expertise at ISE 2017

Biamp Systems, a provider of innovative, networked media systems, announces its speaking lineup for ISE 2017. Held February 7 - 10 at the Amsterdam RAI Exhibition and Convention Center in the Netherlands, these sessions are ...More

(2/3/2017)

-Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Upgrades with Shure ULX-D

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Upgrades with Shure ULX-D

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, often referred to as the Island University, is the only university in the nation housed on its own island, and is located at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout ...More

(2/3/2017)

-Elite Multimedia Makes an Investment in Claypaky Scenius UN1CO Luminaires

Elite Multimedia Makes an Investment in Claypaky Scenius UN1CO Luminaires

Elite Multimedia announces that it has become the first North American live event production provider to make an investment in Claypaky Scenius UN1CO luminaires. Working with importer and distributor A.C.T Lighting, ...More

(2/3/2017)

-4Wall Systems Part of "Land of 1,000 Delights" Lighting Team

4Wall Systems Part of &quot;Land of 1,000 Delights&quot; Lighting Team

Over 500,000 pedestrians during the holiday season stopped and gazed at the iconic façade of Saks Fifth Avenue to watch the light show created by American Christmas, Inc. and Chris Werner Design. The 4Wall systems and ...More

(2/3/2017)

-500 SGM Wash Lights Inaugurate the Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall

500 SGM Wash Lights Inaugurate the Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall

For the long-awaited inauguration of the Elbphilharmonie concert hall located on the harbor-side in Hamburg, a massive light and video setup was installed. It all culminated with a spectacular show in the evening of January 11. As a ...More

(2/3/2017)

-Justin Preston Balances Roland NAMM Exhibit with Chauvet Professional

Justin Preston Balances Roland NAMM Exhibit with Chauvet Professional

Officially, NAMM 2017 ended on Sunday January 22, but for digital music trailblazer Roland, the show is still in high gear. Known almost as much for its advance tech-driven marketing as it is for its groundbreaking products, ...More

(2/3/2017)

-Putting LED into the Magic Lamp

Putting LED into the Magic Lamp

Lighting designer Andy Webb seized a recent pantomime production of Aladdin staged at the Grand Theatre in Blackpool, UK as the opportunity to design an all-LED moving and specials lighting rig which was all Robe. ...More

(2/2/2017)

-Strong Lighting Continues with Paul Rabinovitz in the Lead

Strong Lighting Continues with Paul Rabinovitz in the Lead

A new company with a familiar name, Strong Lighting, has arisen. The company says the new Strong Lighting will carry on the traditions started in 1926 by Harry Strong of innovative products and outstanding customer service. ...More

(2/2/2017)

-USITT Selects 10 Rising Theatre Artists for 2017 Young Designers & Technicians Awards

USITT Selects 10 Rising Theatre Artists for 2017 Young Designers & Technicians Awards

USITT will recognize 10 young technical theatre artists with its 2017 Young Designers & Technicians (YD&T) Awards in the performing arts.
The YD&T Awards bring acclaim and support to early career designers and technicians ...
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(2/2/2017)

-Barco Expands Its F-series Range with a Unique Rugged Laser Phosphor Projector

Barco Expands Its F-series Range with a Unique Rugged Laser Phosphor Projector

Barco, a provider of projection technology, is expanding its F-series projection portfolio for the pro AV market with a unique rugged laser phosphor model. The F70 projector delivers long lifetime and reliability for fixed ...More

(2/2/2017)

-Sony Broadens its Line of Laser Light Source Z-Phosphor Projectors with Two New LaserLite Models

Sony Broadens its Line of Laser Light Source Z-Phosphor Projectors with Two New LaserLite Models

Sony is expanding its range of laser light source (Z-Phosphor) projectors by introducing two new LaserLite models aimed at making laser technology more cost-effective for the installation market. Designed for commercial applications ...More

(2/2/2017)

-AV Stumpfl Expands Its Media Server Operations

AV Stumpfl Expands Its Media Server Operations

AV Stumpfl, the Austrian projection screen manufacturer, will introduce ISE 2017 booth visitors to a number of new media server related products and new team members as part of their strategy to expand their media server and ...More

(2/2/2017)

-Focusrite Red 8Pre Is Now Available

Focusrite Red 8Pre Is Now Available

Focusrite announces that the pinnacle of its interface range, the Red 8Pre, has been released. With 64 inputs and 64 outputs (including a total of 16 analog inputs and 18 analog outputs) and eight of Focusrite's specially-developed ...More

(2/2/2017)

-WorldStage Promotes Shawn Oatey and Welcomes Dan Esparza

WorldStage Promotes Shawn Oatey and Welcomes Dan Esparza

WorldStage announces that Shawn Oatey has been promoted to the new position of director of marketing and Dan Esparza has joined the company as national account manager. Both are based at WorldStage's Tustin, California ...More

(2/2/2017)

-Riedel Features Innovative Products at ISE 2017

Riedel Features Innovative Products at ISE 2017

Riedel Communications designs, manufactures, and distributes pioneering real-time video, audio, data, and communications networks that scale easily for pro AV deployments of any size. Landmark deployments include France's new Parc ...More

(2/2/2017)

-LD Paul Miller Lights The NYE Celebration From Times Square

LD Paul Miller Lights The NYE Celebration From Times Square

For the past 17 years, lighting designer Paul Miller has directed the lighting of the New Year's Eve Celebration From Times Square. Over the last four years, Christie Lites has been right there beside him, supplying ...More

(2/2/2017)

-Treasure Island Strikes Gold with Mackie DL32R

Treasure Island Strikes Gold with Mackie DL32R

Along with its long-held reputation as Sin City, Las Vegas is also one of the world's leading gathering spots for events of all kinds, from weddings to conventions and tournaments. The city boasts millions of square feet of meeting rooms ...More

(2/2/2017)

-Ronco Brings Connectivity to Cape Fear's Wilson Center with Attero Tech

Ronco Brings Connectivity to Cape Fear's Wilson Center with Attero Tech

With more than 28,000 students, Cape Fear Community College is North Carolina's sixth largest college and one of the state's major economic development partners. The main campus in historic downtown Wilmington overlooks the banks of the ...More

(2/2/2017)

-Smart Financial Center Wisely Invests in L-Acoustics

Smart Financial Center Wisely Invests in L-Acoustics

The new Smart Financial Center at Sugar Land is everything you'd expect of a performing arts center in Texas: big, bright, and bold. The $84 million venue, which officially opened in the Houston metro area in January with a strong lineup ...More

(2/2/2017)

-BYU Upgrades to Yamaha RIVAGE PM10

BYU Upgrades to Yamaha RIVAGE PM10

Brigham Young University (BYU)) is a private university located in Provo, Utah, owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Excluding online students, it is the largest of any religious university ...More

(2/2/2017)

-Main Street Design Offers Interpretive Planning and Design Expertise at Zoo Miami

Main Street Design Offers Interpretive Planning and Design Expertise at Zoo Miami

"It's about storytelling, not facts and figures," says Carol Kruse, director of Zoo Miami, referring to the newly opened Florida: Mission Everglades. "Main Street Design understood immediately that the strength of the ...More

(2/2/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Orange Julius (Rattlestick Playwrights Theater)

Theatre in Review: Orange Julius (Rattlestick Playwrights Theater)

Julius, an ailing Vietnam vet, may be the title character of Basil Kreimendahl's new play, but I'm betting that the character you'll be talking about as you leave the theatre is Nut; once Julius' daughter and now his son, Nut is ...More

(2/2/2017)

-Theatre in Review: The Liar (Classic Stage Company)

Theatre in Review: The Liar (Classic Stage Company)

Dishonesty is the best policy in The Liar, at least when it comes to delighting the audience. The title character, Dorante, a handsome, adventure-seeking young fellow, is new in town -- the town being Paris, 1643 -- and is ...More

(2/1/2017)

-The Long Reach Long Riders Make Plans for "The Avocado Adventure"

The Long Reach Long Riders Make Plans for &quot;The Avocado Adventure&quot;

The 14th annual Long Reach Long Rider charity motorcycle ride, "The Avocado Adventure," is shaping up to be the largest ever. As of January 1, there are 28 riders and two chase cars registered for the ride. This is the largest group ...More

(2/1/2017)

-Tony Griffiths Joins Adlib

Tony Griffiths Joins Adlib

Adlib appoints Tony Griffiths as head of special projects.
Griffiths is a well-known industry figure with extensive knowledge in the specialist field of theatrical mechanical engineering.
He brings a focus on this ...
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(2/1/2017)

-Plug-in Collective Offers Syntorus for Free throughout February

Plug-in Collective Offers Syntorus for Free throughout February

The Focusrite Plug-in Collective has partnered with D16 Group to provide registered Focusrite customers with Syntorus, the developer's double path analog chorus plug-in. Those who have a registered hardware product and sign ...More

(2/1/2017)

-Riverview Systems Group Marks 30 Year Anniversary with New Web Experience

Riverview Systems Group Marks 30 Year Anniversary with New Web Experience

Riverview Systems Group, Inc., the award-winning, full-service provider of engaging and innovative live events, has re-launched its corporate website. Unveiled in conjunction with the company's 30th anniversary, the redesigned site ...More

(2/1/2017)

-LynTec Solves the Digital Audio System Startup Problem

LynTec Solves the Digital Audio System Startup Problem

LynTec, a manufacturer of innovative electrical power control solutions for professional audio, video, and lighting systems, announced it has upgraded its sequencing setup options within its RPC and RPCR series of electrical control ...More

(2/1/2017)

-Black Light Artist Uses Antari UV Lights to Reveal Unique Works of Art

Black Light Artist Uses Antari UV Lights to Reveal Unique Works of Art

The Black Light King is a successful black light artist based in Los Angeles who creates spectacular black light art and installations that are visual treats for the eye and mind. Black art only pops when exposed to UV light so when ...More

(2/1/2017)

-Premier Global Production Supplies Red Hot Chili Peppers Tour with Claypaky, grandMA2, and Eurotruss

Premier Global Production Supplies Red Hot Chili Peppers Tour with Claypaky, grandMA2, and Eurotruss

For the better part of a year, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have played to fans worldwide with back-to-back festival and arena tours. Premier Global Production in Nashville provided a large complement of versatile Claypaky A ...More

(2/1/2017)

-The Bridge Anniversary Concert Goes Rogue with Aaron Kovelman

The Bridge Anniversary Concert Goes Rogue with Aaron Kovelman

Coming off a year of touring with EDM artists like The Chainsmokers, Cash Cash, and Tritonal, designer Aaron Kovelman was accustomed to creating big slashing looks with lots of intense beams, crazy truss angles, and ample helpings ...More

(2/1/2017)

-Atlantic Technology Debuts SB8 High-Performance Compact Powered Subwoofer

Atlantic Technology Debuts SB8 High-Performance Compact Powered Subwoofer

Atlantic Technology introduces its SB8 compact down-firing 125W subwoofer as the perfect companion to any home theater speakers, soundbar, or compact music system. Despite its small size, roughly 13" x 13" x 11", the SB8 shares the ...More

(2/1/2017)

-Community Welcomes Audio Biz as Midwest Sales Representative

Community Welcomes Audio Biz as Midwest Sales Representative

Audio Biz has been appointed to represent Community Professional Loudspeakers in the Midwest region, comprising Northern and Central Illinois, the Eastern half of Wisconsin, and the state of Michigan. ...More

(2/1/2017)

-Uppsala Cathedral Is Ready for Every Scenario with 40 Iconyx Columns

Uppsala Cathedral Is Ready for Every Scenario with 40 Iconyx Columns

Sweden's Uppsala Cathedral is one of the oldest houses of worship in Europe, not to mention the tallest in Scandinavia. World-renowned for its architecture and history, the Cathedral was once the burial place of Swedish royalty, and is now ...More

(2/1/2017)

-dLive Honors Dutch Singer on 34-Date Tour

dLive Honors Dutch Singer on 34-Date Tour

Belgian sound engineer, Jan De Rycke, has just finished the second leg of the In the Shadow of Toon Hermans tour, carrying an Allen & Heath dLive S Class digital mixing system, comprising a dLive S5000 Surface and DM48 ...More

(2/1/2017)

-Planet Desert Tours Europe with AV Stumpfl VarioClip

Planet Desert Tours Europe with AV Stumpfl VarioClip

The acclaimed photographer and full-time explorer Michael Martin mades use of up to 12 AV Stumpfl VarioClip screens to present his latest film and new book, Planet Desert, at more than 150 venues across Germany and ...More

(2/1/2017)

-Bob Peterson and Bandit Light Trumpet Awards on Bounce

Bob Peterson and Bandit Light Trumpet Awards on Bounce

It was a star-studded evening at the 25th Annual Trumpet Awards, a tremendous celebration of African American achievers and those who support the African American experience. Bounce, who recently acquired the show, produced and ...More

(2/1/2017)

-Theatre in Review: The Oregon Trail / The Great American Drama

Theatre in Review: The Oregon Trail / The Great American Drama

Two new Off Broadway productions are exercises in games and gamesmanship. Bekah Brunstetter's The Oregon Trail (Fault Line Theatre Company) is based on the computer game that was a middle school standby for a couple of ...More

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