Bandit Lites Nominated for Lighting Company of the Year Bandit Lites announces its nomination for Lighting Company of the Year at the 23rd Annual Parnelli Awards. Established in 2001, this award honors "Pioneering, influential professionals and their contributions," recognizing outstanding individuals, companies, and innovative products. 2024 proved to be another exceptional year for Bandit Lites, supporting a diverse roster of clients including Creed, HARDY, Breaking Benjamin, Jason Aldean, Stick Figure, Midland, Shinedown, Starset, Winter Jam, Megan Moroney, Widespread Panic, Brooks and Dunn, Billy Strings, Gary Clark Jr., Midland, Halestorm, Alice Cooper, Asking Alexandria, The Marley Brothers, Elle King, Jackson Dean, Jamey Johnson, The Used, Tom Jones, Chris Young, Kansas, Lauren Alaina, Leprous, and more. "Bandit is again humbled by the nomination from our peers for the great work we strive every day to deliver," says Bandit Lites chair and founder, Michael T. Strickland. "As Bandit entered Gen8, we have welcomed in a host of new leadership and team members who are poised to guide Bandit for the next 25 years. We want to thank all of our friends, clients and everyone in this amazing industry that we all call home. Being able to work in an industry we all love so much is a blessing. Thank you." In addition to Bandit's nomination, Roger Gant is nominated for the Nook Schoenfeld Lighting Designer of the Year for his work with Billy Strings. "This one is kind of personal for me having worked alongside Nook on many projects in the last 40 years so Roger being nominated for Billy's tour this year seems very fitting," shares Bandit Lites VP of production and Billy Strings client representative, Dizzy Gosnell. "Rog does some excellent work, especially alongside video, working with it and not against it. I am so pleased for his nomination." Voting opened October 28 and runs through December 13 for active PLSN and FOH subscribers. Winners will be announced January 24, 2025 at the Anaheim Hilton in Anaheim, CA during the NAMM show. The gala opens with the Parnelli Cocktail Party followed by the awards banquet at 7pm. 
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