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News Archive - April 2017

(4/28/2017)

-Claypaky Looks Forward to Hosting Showlight 2017

Claypaky Looks Forward to Hosting Showlight 2017

Claypaky, a manufacturer of distinctive, professional moving lights, effects, and image projectors, is to host the 10th Showlight quadrennial May 20 - 23, 2017 at the Palazzo dei Congressi in Florence, Italy. ...More

(4/28/2017)

-ESTA Announces Plugfest v14.0

ESTA Announces Plugfest v14.0

The ESTA Control Protocols Plugfest, the event where manufacturers and developers test their products for interoperability, is scheduled to take place July 21 - 25 at the Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Solana in Westlake, Texas. ...More

(4/28/2017)

-Flex Rental Solutions Announces Strategic Partnership with CrewDriver

Flex Rental Solutions Announces Strategic Partnership with CrewDriver

Flex Rental Solutions, an internationally recognized provider of enterprise web-based rental management software for the AV, event, and production management industries, announced a new strategic partnership with CrewDriver - ...More

(4/28/2017)

-GoVision Names Todd Wickstrum New VP, Design and Engineering

GoVision Names Todd Wickstrum New VP, Design and Engineering

GoVision announces that Todd Wickstrum has been hired as the company's new vice president, design and engineering.
Wickstrum brings nearly 20 years of engineering experience with Peterbilt Motors in Denton, Texas, to his ...
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(4/28/2017)

-Tarm DOT Offers a White Light RGB Show Laser System with Starry Sky Effect

Tarm DOT Offers a White Light RGB Show Laser System with Starry Sky Effect

Tarm DOT is a DMX, multi-effect projector with a great white balance and unique glass effects. It's a pure diode solution with analog color modulation and a guaranteed output power of 3,900mW. Amongs others, the Tarm DOT can create ...More

(4/28/2017)

-Philips Lighting Brings the Funk on Bruno Mars' 24K Magic World Tour

Philips Lighting Brings the Funk on Bruno Mars' 24K Magic World Tour

Philips Lighting, a global provider in lighting, announces that VL6000 Beam and VL4000 BeamWash fixtures from its iconic Philips Vari-Lite rock and roll lighting product line have been selected by production designer LeRoy ...More

(4/28/2017)

-Canadian Theatre Group Invests in Three dLive Systems

Canadian Theatre Group Invests in Three dLive Systems

Canadian multi-venue theatre production company, Drayton Entertainment, has made a major investment in its audio equipment, including three Allen & Heath dLive S Class systems, as part of an upgrade to its systems. ...More

(4/28/2017)

-Luke Bryan Launches Winter Leg of his Kill the Lights Tour with Big Claypaky Package

Luke Bryan Launches Winter Leg of his Kill the Lights Tour with Big Claypaky Package

Luke Bryan wrapped the 2016 leg of his Kill the Lights tour last fall, but he's back on the road with a new string of Kill the Lights dates this winter. Lighting designer Justin Kitchenman selected a big package ...More

(4/28/2017)

-SGM Luminaires Starring in High-Impact Art Installation

SGM Luminaires Starring in High-Impact Art Installation

As part of Bright Brussels Festival, ACTLD (ACT Lighting Design) contributed with a very innovative art installation as a total immersion of light, sound, and mist. Lighting-wise, the spectacle was purely comprised by SGM LED ...More

(4/28/2017)

-d3 Media Servers Help Give Visual Impact to 59th Annual Grammy Awards

d3 Media Servers Help Give Visual Impact to 59th Annual Grammy Awards

The 59th Annual Grammy Awards made headlines for Adele's five category wins. Behind the scenes, d3 Technologies media servers video mapped the stage's big screens, delivering high-impact visuals that matched dynamic ...More

(4/28/2017)

-PixelFLEX and Reflect Partner for Two Unique Trade Show Experiences

PixelFLEX and Reflect Partner for Two Unique Trade Show Experiences

The world's largest trade show dedicated exclusively to showcasing digital display and interactive technologies is DSE (Digital Signage Expo). The annual show features over 200 exhibitors and gives key decision-makers the opportunity to ...More

(4/28/2017)

-Green Hippo Celebrates Successful first Quarter for 2017

Green Hippo Celebrates Successful first Quarter for 2017

Since the establishment of Green Hippo Media Service Inc. in October 2015, Green Hippo's US presence has exceeded projections with strong growth in sales and continued formation of alliances into 2016, a trend which has continued ...More

(4/28/2017)

-VUE Transforms Great Hills Baptist Church Worship Experience

VUE Transforms Great Hills Baptist Church Worship Experience

The recently commissioned VUE Audiotechnik al-Class line array based system at Austin, Texas' Great Hills Baptist Church is drawing rave reviews from church leadership, sound engineers, and worshipers alike. Designed by Springfield, ...More

(4/28/2017)

-Theatre in Review: A Doll's House, Part 2 (Golden Theatre)

Theatre in Review: A Doll's House, Part 2 (Golden Theatre)

Having, so many years ago, sat, gobsmacked, through A Doll's Life -- the show that answers the question, What happened to Ibsen's Nora after she famously slammed the door on her marriage? -- I confess to having arrived at the Golden ...More

(4/27/2017)

-Auerbach Consultants Announces New Staff and Promotions

Auerbach Consultants Announces New Staff and Promotions

Auerbach Pollock Friedlander | Auerbach Glasow announces promotions for three staff members, who have proven to be an invaluable part of the Auerbach team. Noting team members are the core of the company's success and vital to its ...More

(4/27/2017)

-LA ProPoint Hires Veteran John Torres to Head Up Growing Design and Engineering Department

LA ProPoint Hires Veteran John Torres to Head Up Growing Design and Engineering Department

LA ProPoint, a design, engineering, fabrication, and installation company for theatrical and theme park systems, has hired industry veteran John Torres as director of design and engineering. Long-time LA ProPoint designer, ...More

(4/27/2017)

-Robe and the Robber's Daughter

Robe and the Robber's Daughter

Ronja Rövardotter (Ronia the Robber's Daughter) is a classic Swedish children's tale by Astrid Lindgren. A recent touring musical version in Denmark by Heltemus Productions featured a new and fresh lighting design by Sune ...More

(4/27/2017)

-Powersoft Amplifiers Help The Oxford Social Club Seamlessly Shift from Classy Lounge to Night Club

Powersoft Amplifiers Help The Oxford Social Club Seamlessly Shift from Classy Lounge to Night Club

While many night clubs may opt for either a low-key, classy vibe and others more of a high-octane club experience, the Montage Hotel Group wanted to have the entire package for a club in its newly built flagship hotel in the coveted ...More

(4/27/2017)

-Sincopa Israel Joins Team BlackTrax

Sincopa Israel Joins Team BlackTrax

CAST BlackTrax announces that Sincopa lightvision will represent BlackTrax real-time motion tracking system for large-scale theatrical, dance, music projects in Israel. The company will provide support to projects, technical ...More

(4/27/2017)

-In New Restaurant, Food, Art and FBT Go Hand In Hand

In New Restaurant, Food, Art and FBT Go Hand In Hand

New York City is a foodie's haven, and with thousands of restaurants to choose from, restaurateurs go to great lengths to offer a unique dining experience to their patrons. One such restaurant, set to open this spring, is Seawalk. ...More

(4/27/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Bandstand (Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre)

Theatre in Review: Bandstand (Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre)

Swing music is usually represented in popular culture as an eruption of high spirits. The dominant form of the 1930s and '40s, it was, arguably, the first pop music aimed directly at a teenage demographic; after all, Grandma couldn't do ...More

(4/26/2017)

-Shure Introduces Axient Digital Wireless System

Shure Introduces Axient Digital Wireless System

At the 2017 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Shure debuted its Axient Digital Wireless System. As the new premier wireless solution in Shure's successful portfolio, Axient Digital builds on the superior benefits of the Company's UHF-R, ...More

(4/26/2017)

-The Outer Critics Circle Announces 2016-2017 Season's Award Nominees

The Outer Critics Circle Announces 2016-2017 Season's Award Nominees

The Outer Critics Circle announced the nominees for the 2016-2017 season on April 25. Anastasia leads the design categories with four nominations: Alexander Dodge for outstanding set design (play or musical), Linda ...More

(4/26/2017)

-Evan Williams, CEO/Co-Founder Riverview Systems Group, Receives StudioDaily 50 Award at NAB 2017

Evan Williams, CEO/Co-Founder Riverview Systems Group, Receives StudioDaily 50 Award at NAB 2017

At an awards presentation held at the 2017 NAB Show, Evan Williams, CEO/co-founder of Riverview Systems Group, Inc., Milpitas, California, was named a StudioDaily 50 award honoree. The award sponsored by Studi ...More

(4/26/2017)

-Innovative BGR70 Truss from Prolyte Group Starts Successfully

Innovative BGR70 Truss from Prolyte Group Starts Successfully

Just shortly after the succesful introduction at the Prolight + Sound exhibition of its latest truss innovation the BGR70, Prolyte Group can confirm the first sales orders for this massive truss. This summer the BGR70 truss ...More

(4/26/2017)

-Design & Drafting to Cease Development of LD Assistant Software

Design & Drafting to Cease Development of LD Assistant Software

Rufus Warren, founder/CEO of Design & Drafting, announced today that the company is ceasing all further development of its LD Assistant lighting design software. Design & Drafting will continue to offer technical support to ...More

(4/26/2017)

-Klipsch Transfers Historic Audio Museum and Archives in Official Ceremony

Klipsch Transfers Historic Audio Museum and Archives in Official Ceremony

Klipsch, a tech-driven audio company, announces the official transfer of the museum and archives of audio pioneer Paul W. Klipsch to the recently formed Klipsch Heritage Museum Association, Inc. (KHMA) in a ceremony on ...More

(4/26/2017)

-Green Hippo Plays Its Part in Eurovision Song Contest 2017

Green Hippo Plays Its Part in Eurovision Song Contest 2017

Green Hippo announces its appointment as an official "Technical Event Supplier" for the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. This year's show, to be held in Kiev on May 9, 11, and 13, will see Green Hippo's award-winning video ...More

(4/26/2017)

-Safety First at Stage|Set|Scenery

Safety First at Stage|Set|Scenery

Be it a theatre or event production, safety during events contributes decisively to their success. Everyone present, including audiences, should be able to safely assume that they are in no danger. According to Christian Buschhoff ...More

(4/26/2017)

-Global Scenic Services Partners with Award Winning Designers for Opera, Ballet, and Broadway Productions

Global Scenic Services Partners with Award Winning Designers for Opera, Ballet, and Broadway Productions

Global Scenic Services, Inc. (GSS), an internationally respected scenery fabrication company, based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, turns the fantastical and dramatic visions of leading scenic designers of opera, ballet, and drama ...More

(4/26/2017)

-WorldStage Video System Supports Immersive Media Environment for Hit Broadway Musical, Dear Evan Hansen

WorldStage Video System Supports Immersive Media Environment for Hit Broadway Musical, Dear Evan Hansen

WorldStage has provided an extensive media-server driven video package for the hit Broadway musical, Dear Evan Hansen, which relies on the technology to tell the story of a high school senior coping with social anxiety ...More

(4/26/2017)

-Sonoma Raceway is Loud and Clear All Year with Community

Sonoma Raceway is Loud and Clear All Year with Community

Sonoma Raceway motorsports complex has recently undergone a complete refit of its PA system to enhance the experience for visitors to its year-round schedule of events.
Northern California's Sonoma Raceway offers one of the most ...
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(4/26/2017)

-Christie 1DLP Laser Phosphor Technology Wins Shootout at Las Vegas Museum

Christie 1DLP Laser Phosphor Technology Wins Shootout at Las Vegas Museum

One of America's top-ranked museums is enticing, entertaining, and educating visitors better and brighter than ever thanks to 10 Christie DWU555-GS laser phosphor projectors recently installed at numerous exhibits all while ...More

(4/26/2017)

-Laserworld's RTI NEO ONE -- Lasers for Large Scale Productions Reinvented

Laserworld's RTI NEO ONE -- Lasers for Large Scale Productions Reinvented

With the RTI NEO ONE, Laserworld presents a completely new designed laser unit that is concepted as a modular effect for professional productions. DMX / Art-Net makes it compatible to existing control infrastructure, no other ...More

(4/26/2017)

-Theatre in Review: The Little Foxes (Manhattan Theatre Club/Samuel J. Friedman Theatre)

Theatre in Review: The Little Foxes (Manhattan Theatre Club/Samuel J. Friedman Theatre)

Name your poison: Laura Linney or Cynthia Nixon? I mean this in the nicest possible way. Whichever version of The Little Foxes you attend, you are in for a memorable time. As you probably know, the actresses are ...More

(4/25/2017)

-2017 Michael Merritt Awards and Design Exposition

2017 Michael Merritt Awards and Design Exposition

The 24th annual Merritt Awards for Excellence in Design and Collaboration will take place on Monday, May 15th, 2017 at Loyola University Chicago from 5:00 - 10:00pm.
Legendary Broadway and film costume designer Ann Roth (More

(4/25/2017)

-Symetrix Once Again Recognized with Dual Stellar Service Awards

Symetrix Once Again Recognized with Dual Stellar Service Awards

Symetrix, creators of high-performance digital signal processing solutions, has once again been awarded two Stellar Service Awards for technical and sales support. This marks the third year in a row Symetrix has been lauded for ...More

(4/25/2017)

-ESTA's Technical Standards Program Places BSR E1.58 in First Public Review

ESTA's Technical Standards Program Places BSR E1.58 in First Public Review

The National Electrical Code (NFPA70) has a general requirement for all electrical equipment to be listed and used in accordance with its listing. This normally restricts or prohibits the outdoor use of equipment not identified for ...More

(4/25/2017)

-Fohhn Releases Next Generation of Beam Steering Systems

Fohhn Releases Next Generation of Beam Steering Systems

After eight successful years, Fohhn Audio's award-winning Linea Focus Beam Steering systems have undergone a major update that includes the addition of new innovative features and digital inputs. The first of what the company says ...More

(4/25/2017)

-Ayrton Celebrates 15th Anniversary with New Products -- and an Award -- at Prolight + Sound

Ayrton Celebrates 15th Anniversary with New Products -- and an Award -- at Prolight + Sound

Ayrton celebrated its 15th anniversary at Prolight + Sound with new products, new staff, and a prestigious PIPA Award in the Light FX category for its MagicBurst graphic LED strobe fixture. ...More

(4/25/2017)

-ARRI Launches New High-Speed Ballast EB MAX 1.8

ARRI Launches New High-Speed Ballast EB MAX 1.8

ARRI announces a new flagship for its range of high-speed electronic ballasts. Designed for all discharge lampheads between 575W and 1,800W, the EB MAX 1.8 combines new features with new remote control possibilities. ...More

(4/25/2017)

-Cineo and CueScript Make Lighting Talent Easy with Custom Matchstix Bracket

Cineo and CueScript Make Lighting Talent Easy with Custom Matchstix Bracket

Cineo Lighting (NAB booth C9945), a provider of production of lighting systems for the motion picture, television, and photography industries, has collaborated with CueScript (NAB booth C10618) on custom brackets for ...More

(4/25/2017)

-AES New York Convention to Be Largest Pro Audio Event of the Year

AES New York Convention to Be Largest Pro Audio Event of the Year

This year's AES 143rd Convention in New York City is set to be one for the record books, hosting a variety of new and exciting events and presentations from top names in the industry, as the Audio Engineering Society returns ...More

(4/25/2017)

-Elation Lights on All Time Low Last Young Renegade Tour

Elation Lights on All Time Low Last Young Renegade Tour

Lighting designer Jeff Maker (Pierce The Veil, The Dresden Dolls) used Elation Professional's ACL 360 Bar moving head batten on American pop punk band All Time Low's successful 2016 UK tour and this year added Elation's ...More

(4/25/2017)

-DWP LIVE Is the First US Company to Invest in AV Stumpfl 8K RAW Media Servers

DWP LIVE Is the First US Company to Invest in AV Stumpfl 8K RAW Media Servers

DWP LIVE has become the first US company to invest in AV Stumpfl 8K RAW media servers.
Since its founding in 2007, the Nashville-based company says it has established itself as a world-class video projection specialist, ...
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(4/25/2017)

-Bandit Invests in Iluminarc Ilumipanel 180 IP Luminaires

Bandit Invests in Iluminarc Ilumipanel 180 IP Luminaires

With another packed festival season on the horizon, Bandit Lites has recently expanded its production inventory with a purchase of Iluminarc Ilumipanel 180 IP luminaires.
The rugged exterior light is ideal for providing ...
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(4/25/2017)

-Strictly Come Dancing Receives Exciting Visual Revamp with Chauvet Professional

Strictly Come Dancing Receives Exciting Visual Revamp with Chauvet Professional

After 14 years, Strictly Come Dancing has become something of a British institution, with millions tuning in every Saturday evening to watch celebrities compete in a televised ballroom dance competition to the backdrop of big band ...More

(4/25/2017)

-Maestra London Invests

Maestra London Invests

Award-winning event design and technical production company Maestra Group has made some substantial new investments at its London branch for lighting, audio, and video ahead of a busy summer season. This follows a round of recent ...More

(4/25/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Hello, Dolly! (Shubert Theatre)

Theatre in Review: Hello, Dolly! (Shubert Theatre)

The three loudest, most tumultuous ovations I have ever heard in a theatre happened the other night at the Shubert -- all of them for Bette Midler, making a momentous return to musical theatre as Dolly Gallagher Levi, marriage ...More

(4/25/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Anastasia (Broadhurst Theatre)

Theatre in Review: Anastasia (Broadhurst Theatre)

The Broadhurst Theatre is owned by the Shubert Organization, which has as an archive, maintained in the Lyceum Theatre; it includes correspondence, contracts, design sketches, scripts, and scores from its one hundred-plus years of ...More

(4/24/2017)

-The Tony Awards Reinstate the Sound Design Categories for the 2017-2018 Season

The Tony Awards Reinstate the Sound Design Categories for the 2017-2018 Season

The Tony Awards announces that the Sound Design categories -- Best Sound Design of a Musical and Best Sound Design of a Play -- will be reinstated for the 2017-2018 season. The categories had previously been removed in 2014, ...More

(4/24/2017)

-Sennheiser's AMBEO SMART HEADSET Brings Binaural Sound Recording to the Consumer Market

Sennheiser's AMBEO SMART HEADSET Brings Binaural Sound Recording to the Consumer Market

Sennheiser has created the world's first intuitive, compact, and mobile binaural recording headset. First showcased at the CES 2017, the AMBEO SMART HEADSET is a headset that captures immersive 3D audio with mobile device simplicity ...More

(4/24/2017)

-ADJ Release Flexible LED Hybrid Moving Head with Beam, Spot, and Wash in One Luminaire

ADJ Release Flexible LED Hybrid Moving Head with Beam, Spot, and Wash in One Luminaire

ADJ announces the release of its Vizi BSW 300 moving head. This unique and innovative fixture offers hybrid output -- functioning interchangeably as a beam, spot, or wash effect -- as well as a powerful 300W LED light-source and a ...More

(4/24/2017)

-Kino Flo Kicks Off NAB Show with Freestyle

Kino Flo Kicks Off NAB Show with Freestyle

Kino Flo Lighting Systems will premier it's new Select Freestyle line of location lighting systems for motion picture and television production during this week's NAB 2017 trade show in Las Vegas. ...More

(4/24/2017)

-New Products from Robert Juliat at Prolight + Sound 2017

New Products from Robert Juliat at Prolight + Sound 2017

Robert Juliat was present in classic style in the Lightpower Village at Prolight + Sound 2017 as it presented a line-up of its tungsten and discharge followspots -- Lancelot, Merlin, Cyrano, Victor, and Roxie -- which ...More

(4/24/2017)

-FloppyFlex Accents Granite Boardwalk in Texas

FloppyFlex Accents Granite Boardwalk in Texas

"The Boardwalk", a new development in a 90-acre multi-use commercial complex in Granite Park, Plano, Texas, adds 29,000-sq.-ft. of restaurant, patio, and office space, with dramatic decorative lighting featuring nearly 1,000' of FloppyFl ...More

(4/24/2017)

-MNA Announces Member Companies Participating in NAB IP Showcase

MNA Announces Member Companies Participating in NAB IP Showcase

Ten member companies of the Media Networking Alliance (MNA) -- a non-profit trade association, established to promote the adoption of the AES67 standard -- are joining with members of eight other broadcast and professional audio ...More

(4/24/2017)

-Upstage Video Partners with Empire Entertainment on AMC Networks' Upfront in New York City

Upstage Video Partners with Empire Entertainment on AMC Networks' Upfront in New York City

A typical spring season in New York City includes the biggest television networks holding their annual Upfronts where billions of dollars worth of ad space are promised "up front." From sizzle reels, performances, musical guests and star ...More

(4/24/2017)

-Live Demonstrations Planned at the Stage|Set|Scenery SoundLab

Live Demonstrations Planned at the Stage|Set|Scenery SoundLab

Be it for listening to classical music, a cappella singing or a musical, the SoundLab at Stage|Set|Scenery is the perfect venue to experience every type of music. This is where exhibitors such as audio specialists Sennheiser ...More

(4/24/2017)

-Robe Announces New Mexican Distributor

Robe Announces New Mexican Distributor

Robe announces a new Mexican distributor -- Showco -- a well-established and connected company headquartered in Mexico City and with sales offices in Monterrey, Guadalajara, and Cancun.
Guillermo Traverso, regional ...
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(4/24/2017)

-GLP Creates Perfect Showcase for JDC1 Strobe Hybrid, GT-1, and Other Innovations

GLP Creates Perfect Showcase for JDC1 Strobe Hybrid, GT-1, and Other Innovations

GLP's faith in extending its floor space to record levels at this year's Prolight + Sound show in Frankfurt could not have been better rewarded.
The enlarged stand was permanently packed with visitors throughout the four ...
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(4/24/2017)

-L-Acoustics is the Intelligent, Sound Choice for Intellasound

L-Acoustics is the Intelligent, Sound Choice for Intellasound

For the past 20 years, Verona, Wisconsin-based Intellasound Productions has been providing comprehensive live event production services for countless artists and corporate clients throughout the midwest and beyond. Following an ...More

(4/24/2017)

-Faith Sanctuary in Toronto Chooses RoomMatch Loudspeakers from Bose Professional to Upgrade Its Sound

Faith Sanctuary in Toronto Chooses RoomMatch Loudspeakers from Bose Professional to Upgrade Its Sound

For some time, senior pastor Granville McKenzie of Toronto church Faith Sanctuary hadn't been happy with the sound in the worship space -- a tall, chalet-style structure with a wide, fan-shaped seating area they've occupied for the ...More

(4/21/2017)

-Claypaky Shines at Prolight + Sound 2017

Claypaky Shines at Prolight + Sound 2017

Claypaky's booth at Prolight + Sound was among the trade fair's main of attractions. "Claypaky's Immersive Experience" theatre was a large room with 270-degree cine projection, which hosted a multimedia show that mixed light, ...More

(4/21/2017)

-EQ Presets for Ultimate Ears In-ear Monitors Released for Yamaha Digital Consoles

EQ Presets for Ultimate Ears In-ear Monitors Released for Yamaha Digital Consoles

In cooperation with Ultimate Ears Pro, a manufacturer of custom in-ear monitors for stage, studio, and audiophile applications, Yamaha has released EQ presets for the RIVAGE PM10, CL, QL, and TF Series digital mixing consoles ...More

(4/21/2017)

-Artistic Licence Launches artLynx quad

Artistic Licence Launches artLynx quad

Lighting controls specialist, Artistic Licence, announces its next generation of Ethernet-to-DMX gateways. Based on a more powerful chip technology, the range provides full support for the award-winning Art-Net 4 protocol. ...More

(4/21/2017)

-Clear-Com Appoints Simon Browne to Vice President of Product Management

Clear-Com Appoints Simon Browne to Vice President of Product Management

Clear-Com, the global provider of real-time communications solutions, announces the appointment of Simon Browne to vice president of product management. Browne will continue to oversee product brand development, lifecycle ...More

(4/21/2017)

-WorldStage Debuts New, Expanded Tustin Facility during Tech-Heavy Multiday Client Event

WorldStage Debuts New, Expanded Tustin Facility during Tech-Heavy Multiday Client Event

WorldStage marked the grand opening of its new expanded facility in Tustin, California with a three-day celebration featuring guided tours and innovative technology demos. The move to the new 1111 Bell Avenue facility was ...More

(4/21/2017)

-Thorburn Associates Celebrates 25 Years Designing Quality Environments

Thorburn Associates Celebrates 25 Years Designing Quality Environments

Thorburn Associates (TA) shares: "As we celebrate our 25th Anniversary we want to thank all of our clients, employees, and friends that helped us reach this great milestone!"
Acoustic and lighting designs affect the senses and ...
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(4/21/2017)

-Elation ACL 360 Bar Impact at Calvary Church NXT Breakaway Events

Elation ACL 360 Bar Impact at Calvary Church NXT Breakaway Events

The high-impact visual effect that a dozen or so ACL 360 Bars can make in a stage design can sometimes take the viewer by surprise. That eye-opening effect was perfectly exemplified when lighting designer Justin Litterio turned to More

(4/21/2017)

-Cour Design Uses 4Wall Nashville Gear for Misterwives' 2017 Tour

Cour Design Uses 4Wall Nashville Gear for Misterwives' 2017 Tour

The New York City-based indi-pop band, Misterwives, hit the road for an arena tour as the main support for Panic! at the Disco. The six-piece band is known for its colorful and vibrant performances and has been gaining popularity for ...More

(4/21/2017)

-Meyer Sound LEO Family Boosts Ed Sheeran's Solo Global Conquest

Meyer Sound LEO Family Boosts Ed Sheeran's Solo Global Conquest

With his effervescent hit "Shape of You" topping the charts across dozens of countries, Ed Sheeran continues to single-handedly conquer the world of pop music. Now in the midst of a three-continent, 108-show Divide tour, Sheeran ...More

(4/21/2017)

-ALEXA SXT Goes Wireless

ALEXA SXT Goes Wireless

ARRI announces an exciting upgrade to the ALEXA SXT platform, making ALEXA SXT an entirely wireless professional motion picture camera system.
In a move that will increase efficiency on set, ARRI has integrated a high-quality and ...
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(4/21/2017)

-Claypaky Luminaires and grandMA2 Consoles Help Panic! At The Disco Mark Death of a Bachelor Tour

Claypaky Luminaires and grandMA2 Consoles Help Panic! At The Disco Mark Death of a Bachelor Tour

Panic! At The Disco just finished the last leg of their Death of a Bachelor tour with Claypaky A.leda B-EYE K20 and Sharpy luminaires and a MA Lighting grandMA2 full-size console along for the ride. ...More

(4/21/2017)

-Polish Metal Legends on Tour with dLive

Polish Metal Legends on Tour with dLive

Polish heavy metal giant, Hunter, has been touring the country carrying a dLive S Class digital mixing system by Allen & Heath.
Formed more than 30 years ago, Hunter is still writing and producing music, and regularly touring. ...
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(4/21/2017)

-Theatre in Review: The Profane (Playwrights Horizons)/CasablancaBox (HERE)

Theatre in Review: The Profane (Playwrights Horizons)/CasablancaBox (HERE)

In The Profane, the playwright Zayd Dohrn reinvents a standard meet-the-parents plot in order to probe the uneasy peace shared by Muslim-Americans in contemporary America; the results are so absorbing -- and Dohrn is ...More

(4/20/2017)

-Lectrosonics Introduces the Duet Digital Wireless Monitor System with Dante Inputs

Lectrosonics Introduces the Duet Digital Wireless Monitor System with Dante Inputs

Lectrosonics announces the introduction of a new digital wireless monitor (IEM) system, the Duet. The new system consists of the M2T dual-stereo half-rack transmitter and M2R diversity belt pack receiver. The Duet covers the UHF ...More

(4/20/2017)

-Luminair V3.5 from Synthe FX Offers Enhanced Lighting Controls for Film and Television Production

Luminair V3.5 from Synthe FX Offers Enhanced Lighting Controls for Film and Television Production

Synthe FX announces the immediate availability of Luminair V3.5, a free update to the award-winning DMX lighting control software for iPad Pro, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple Watch. The new release is focused on adding new ...More

(4/20/2017)

-Audio-Technica Now Shipping New System 10 PRO Rack-Mount Digital Wireless System Configurations

Audio-Technica Now Shipping New System 10 PRO Rack-Mount Digital Wireless System Configurations

Audio-Technica, an innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, is now shipping two new packaged configurations of its popular System 10 PRO rack-mount digital wireless system: ATW-1366 System 10 PRO rack-mount digital ...More

(4/20/2017)

-Little Ceasars Arena in the District Detroit Is Home to the Largest SkyDeck Tension Wire Grid in the World

Little Ceasars Arena in the District Detroit Is Home to the Largest SkyDeck Tension Wire Grid in the World

The gritty city of Detroit is known for many things. It's the Motor City, the Arsenal of Democracy, and the birthplace of Motown. It's home to four major sports franchises: the Tigers (MLB), the Lions (NFL), the Pistons (NBA), and the Red ...More

(4/20/2017)

-See Broadcast-Quality ETC Lighting and Rigging at NAB 2017

See Broadcast-Quality ETC Lighting and Rigging at NAB 2017

ETC is gearing up for the 2017 NAB Show, which will take place April 24 - 27, in Las Vegas. ETC's stand, C4342, will be the place to be to experience the latest in studio lighting and rigging. ...More

(4/20/2017)

-WORK PRO Introduces a New Concept of Lighting Console at Prolight + Sound 2017

WORK PRO Introduces a New Concept of Lighting Console at Prolight + Sound 2017

WORK PRO launched at ProLight + Sound 2017 in Frankfurt, its best innovation in the world of lighting so far, with a new concept of lighting console that changes the way of working until now existed in the market. The ...More

(4/20/2017)

-Greg Foster Resigns as General Manager at DWP Live

Greg Foster Resigns as General Manager at DWP Live

DWP Live announced yesterday that Greg Foster has officially resigned from his three and a half year post as general manager effective April 28.
In his statement, Foster explained that working with DWP Live has been a ...
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(4/20/2017)

-Clear-Com Releases New V-Series Lever Operator Panel at NAB

Clear-Com Releases New V-Series Lever Operator Panel at NAB

Clear-Com, the provider in real-time communications and connectivity solutions, announces the release of two new V-Series Lever Key-Panels: a 32-key intercom panel (V32LD) and a 16-key expansion panel (V16LDE). The new panels offer ...More

(4/20/2017)

-Robe for The Young Renegades

Robe for The Young Renegades

Boston, Massachusetts-based lighting designer Jeff Maker once again chose Robe as his main moving lights for the most recent UK and European tour for US rockers All Time Low which was a teaser for their upcoming Last Young ...More

(4/20/2017)

-Production Value from Elation Rig on 2017 Tesla Tour

Production Value from Elation Rig on 2017 Tesla Tour

American heavy rock band Tesla has cultivated a loyal fan base over the last 30 years, playing an unpretentious, blue-collar style of music that hard rock audiences love. For an ongoing tour that started in January, band lighting designer ...More

(4/20/2017)

-d3 Plays Key Role in Video Mapping and Previs for Brit Awards 2017

d3 Plays Key Role in Video Mapping and Previs for Brit Awards 2017

The 37th edition of the annual Brit Awards, held at London's O2 Arena and televised on UK network ITV1, pulled in over five million viewers this year. The iconic pop music awards used three d3 Technologies 4x4pro media ...More

(4/20/2017)

-Creative BackStage Lights Legendary Bands with Chauvet Professional at Ostrich Festival

Creative BackStage Lights Legendary Bands with Chauvet Professional at Ostrich Festival

Back in the late 19th century, chic women wore hats with huge plumes of feathers. To meet the demand for this fashionable flourish, the enterprising citizens of Chandler, Arizona turned their town into a thriving ostrich farm center. ...More

(4/19/2017)

-The Sky Really is the Limit -- InterAmerica Stage Introduces SkyDot X-LED

The Sky Really is the Limit -- InterAmerica Stage Introduces SkyDot X-LED

InterAmerica Stage, Inc. and CarlStahl Architektur have combined two successful products -- IAStage's SkyDeck and CarlStahl's X-LED light module system -- to create SkyDot X-LED.
For today's spectators, it's all about the ...
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(4/19/2017)

-Zylight Debuts Pro-Zoom LED Spots at NAB 2017

Zylight Debuts Pro-Zoom LED Spots at NAB 2017

Zylight, a manufacturer and distributor of innovative LED lighting solutions, announces its Pro-Zoom line of LED zoom ellipsoidals. Developed as a high-powered spot or gobo projector for television stages, broadcast news studios, ...More

(4/19/2017)

-Audinate Introduces New Dante Broadway Networking Chip

Audinate Introduces New Dante Broadway Networking Chip

Audinate, developer of the industry-leading Dante media networking technology, announces the immediate availability of its new Dante Broadway networking chip designed for mid-channel count audio products. Available in eight ...More

(4/19/2017)

-Delicate Evolves for the Future with New Hire, Staff Roles, Events, and Markets

Delicate Evolves for the Future with New Hire, Staff Roles, Events, and Markets

Delicate Productions of Los Angeles and San Francisco is busy evolving with a host of new moves designed to exceed clients' expectations and expand its portfolio for the future.
The company has hired Jake Gukowsky as the ...
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(4/19/2017)

-Biamp Systems Appoints Seasoned Industry Expert Jody Thomas as Director of Business Development

Biamp Systems Appoints Seasoned Industry Expert Jody Thomas as Director of Business Development

Biamp Systems, a provider of innovative, networked media systems, announces that Jody Thomas will join the company as the new director of business development. In this role, Thomas will direct and integrate the efforts of the ...More

(4/19/2017)

-American Music & Sound Names Matt Lawrence, Western Regional Sales Manager for Allen & Heath

American Music & Sound Names Matt Lawrence, Western Regional Sales Manager for Allen & Heath

American Music & Sound announces the appointment of Matt Lawrence as the new western regional sales manager for Allen & Heath.
In his new role, Lawrence has been assigned with promoting sales growth and ...
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(4/19/2017)

-Christie Showcases Stunning Visual Solutions at NAB Show

Christie Showcases Stunning Visual Solutions at NAB Show

Christie is demonstrating stunning visual solutions enabling customers to "break free" by creating without limits for broadcast, entertainment, houses of worship, live events, sports, and staging, during the National Association ...More

(4/19/2017)

-LDI Announces LDI@NAB Show: The Launch of a New Collaboration with a Special Session on April 27 in Las Vegas

LDI Announces LDI@NAB Show: The Launch of a New Collaboration with a Special Session on April 27 in Las Vegas

Live Design International (LDI), North America's largest trade show for the live entertainment technology and design industry, is partnering with the NAB Show, the largest trade show in the broadcast industry -- LDI@NAB Show ...More

(4/19/2017)

-SJP Productions Creates High Flying Experience at Drone Race with ChamSys

SJP Productions Creates High Flying Experience at Drone Race with ChamSys

S. Jeremy Peters loves piloting small FPV drones. There is, he says, "no rush quite like it." He and his wife Alison Peters wanted to share their passion for drone flying with a wider audience. As owners of SJP Productions< ...More

(4/19/2017)

-4Wall LA Provides Production Services for 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival

4Wall LA Provides Production Services for 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival

Held over four days in the heart of Hollywood, the TCM Classic Film Festival is a place where movie lovers from around the world can gather to experience classic movies on the big screen. 4Wall Los Angeles was on location at some of ...More

(4/19/2017)

-Fulcrum Acoustic Spins a New Sound for the Record Archive

Fulcrum Acoustic Spins a New Sound for the Record Archive

Record Archive has been a music and entertainment destination in Rochester, New York since 1975. Offering the largest vinyl selection in the North East, the Archive also sells CDs and DVDs, gifts, and vintage clothing and decor. To help ...More

(4/19/2017)

-Spotlight on MILOS LED Screen Support Structures -- First Video Released

Spotlight on MILOS LED Screen Support Structures -- First Video Released

MILOS has released a new video to go along with the company's three-month spotlight on Milos LED Screen Support Structures (running April 1 -June 30). In this video, Area Four Industries R&D director Marc Hendriks ...More

(4/19/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Rebel in the Soul (Irish Repertory)/Samara (Soho Rep)

Theatre in Review: Rebel in the Soul (Irish Repertory)/Samara (Soho Rep)

I know that the Irish are renowned for the gift of gab, but must it manifest itself in plays overloaded with dramatic monologues? A singular feature of modern Irish playwriting is an overreliance on long, long solo speeches. I blame Brian ...More

(4/18/2017)

-ADJ Expands Vizi Range of Professional Moving Heads with Two New Wash Luminaires

ADJ Expands Vizi Range of Professional Moving Heads with Two New Wash Luminaires

ADJ has expanded its Vizi Series of professional moving head fixtures with the introduction of the 105W Vizi Hex Wash7 and the 280W Vizi Q Wash7. Both these powerful wash units offer WiFLY wireless DMX and motorized zoom, allowing ...More

(4/18/2017)

-Set Designer Helen Pond Has Passed Away

Set Designer Helen Pond Has Passed Away

Set designer Helen Pond passed away on April 11 at the age of 92. Along with her partner, Herbert Senn, Pond was a mainstay of the Massachusetts theatre scene, designing near to 400 sets for Cape Playhouse in Dennis over 38 years. ...More

(4/18/2017)

-Shure Announces 600MHz Wireless Rebate

Shure Announces 600MHz Wireless Rebate

Shure Incorporated announces a rebate program of up to $500 per channel on the purchase of new Shure wireless microphones and personal monitor systems accompanied by the trade-in of wireless systems operating in the 600MHz frequency ...More

(4/18/2017)

-Renewed Vision Introduces Multi-Function PVP3 Media Server at the 2017 NAB Show

Renewed Vision Introduces Multi-Function PVP3 Media Server at the 2017 NAB Show

In its first two product generations, ProVideoPlayer was heralded as a device that balances cost-efficiency with a powerful toolset for designing and delivering creative, visually exciting multi-screen video displays to enhance a location, ...More

(4/18/2017)

-Alteros, an Audio-Technica Company, Debuts GTX Series Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Wireless Microphone System

Alteros, an Audio-Technica Company, Debuts GTX Series Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Wireless Microphone System

At the 2017 NAB Show, Alteros, an Audio-Technica company, will introduce the GTX Series ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless microphone system, a professional broadcast solution that offers immunity to radio frequency ...More

(4/18/2017)

-LD Matt Guminski Chooses Elation for JoJo's 2017 Mad Love Tour

LD Matt Guminski Chooses Elation for JoJo's 2017 Mad Love Tour

Lighting designer Matt Guminski was called in to design American pop singer-songwriter JoJo's 2017 Mad Love tour just a week before the tour launched in February and turned to Elation Professional moving heads and ...More

(4/18/2017)

-Brandon Baruch Dramatizes Bataré Tour with Chauvet Professional

Brandon Baruch Dramatizes Bataré Tour with Chauvet Professional

When Brandon Baruch first heard from a friend about Nick Wylie's plans to produce the Bataré tour, he realized pretty quickly that this innovative show was something he would like to light. "I tend to gravitate towards ...More

(4/18/2017)

-Electro-Voice and Bosch Provide "Heard, But Not Seen" Sound Solution for Houston Gallery

Electro-Voice and Bosch Provide &quot;Heard, But Not Seen&quot; Sound Solution for Houston Gallery

For their Art of the World Gallery in Houston's River Oaks area, co-owners Liliana Molina and Mauricio Vallejo wanted to augment their guests' appreciation of the outstanding contemporary artists they display. Southwest ...More

(4/18/2017)

-Robe Helps Slovenia on Its Way to Eurovision

Robe Helps Slovenia on Its Way to Eurovision

It is Eurovision selection season ... and one of the 43 hopefuls for this year's event in Kiev, Ukraine, in May is Slovenia's Omar Naber whose song "On My Way" was chosen at a spectacular Eurovision Melody (EMA - Evrovizijska ...More

(4/18/2017)

-Pliant Technologies Promotes Art Gonzales to Market Development Manager

Pliant Technologies Promotes Art Gonzales to Market Development Manager

Pliant Technologies, the new professional division of CoachComm, has promoted Art Gonzales to market development manager. Gonzales served as product market manager at CoachComm for two years prior to joining the Pliant ...More

(4/18/2017)

-Bandit Brings Lights to Brian Wilson's Tour

Bandit Brings Lights to Brian Wilson's Tour

With ardent fans still clamoring to see the living legend live, musical genius Brian Wilson extended his 50th anniversary tour of Pet Sounds, an album hailed as one of the world's greatest musical endeavors. Bandit Lites ...More

(4/18/2017)

-New Book from Avid CEO Explores Media Industry Disruption

New Book from Avid CEO Explores Media Industry Disruption

Avid, a global media technology provider for the creation, distribution, and monetization of media assets for global media organizations, enterprise users, and individual creative professionals, announces the release of a new book ...More

(4/18/2017)

-For Depeche Mode -- Britannia Row Makes It Feel Right

For Depeche Mode -- Britannia Row Makes It Feel Right

It may have been more than 30 years since Depeche Mode last visited, but that lengthy absence has not diminished the enthusiasm of their Barrowlands audience. "It's a classic gig," said Antony King, the band's front-of-house sound ...More

(4/18/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Groundhog Day (August Wilson Theatre)

Theatre in Review: Groundhog Day (August Wilson Theatre)

For the record, I attended Groundhog Day on the fateful Friday night when Andy Karl, the star (and the hardest-working man on Broadway), injured his knee, forcing him to hobble through the final two scenes with the aid ...More

(4/17/2017)

-QSC Introduces K.2 Series Loudspeakers

QSC Introduces K.2 Series Loudspeakers

QSC, LLC introduces the K.2 Series, the highly anticipated next generation of the company's global best-selling K Family line of powered loudspeakers. The new K.2 Series, which is comprised of the 8" K8.2, 10" K10.2, and 12" K12.2 ...More

(4/17/2017)

-Sennheiser Takes Sound Quality to the Edge with New, GoPro Verified Action Mic

Sennheiser Takes Sound Quality to the Edge with New, GoPro Verified Action Mic

For the truly adventurous, the ultra-rugged GoPro has proved a game changer -- letting them share their adventures with the world. Yet while the video gets ever more striking, audio often struggles to keep up. No longer: Sennheiser's ...More

(4/17/2017)

-Avolites Rolls with The DICE Awards

Avolites Rolls with The DICE Awards

Avolites recently helped set and control the scene at the 20th Annual D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Awards ceremony held at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Presented by the Academy of Interactive ...More

(4/17/2017)

-Coldplay and L-Acoustics Headline at Global Citizen India

Coldplay and L-Acoustics Headline at Global Citizen India

At the end of last year, over 80,000 people descended on the MMRDA Ground in Mumbai for the first ever Global Citizen Festival India. This was the biggest music festival ever produced in the country and required the biggest L-AcousticsMore

(4/17/2017)

-Neutrik USA Announces opticalCON MTP24 Fiber Optic Solutions

Neutrik USA Announces opticalCON MTP24 Fiber Optic Solutions

Neutrik USA, a supplier of robust and reliable professional connectivity solutions for audio, video, and data, announces opticalCON MTP24, a 24-channel fiber optic connection system based on MTP data connectors. With its small form ...More

(4/17/2017)

-Focusrite RedNet Interfaces Help Create an Interactive Teaching/Learning Backbone for Montgomery Bell Academy

Focusrite RedNet Interfaces Help Create an Interactive Teaching/Learning Backbone for Montgomery Bell Academy

Ray Kennedy has had a lot of roles in his long career in the music industry. He leveraged a successful career as a Nashville songwriter into becoming a successful country-music artist, going on to become an in-demand recording ...More

(4/17/2017)

-Martin Audio Covers All Bets at the River City Casino

Martin Audio Covers All Bets at the River City Casino

TSI Global chose a Martin Audio MLA Compact for the ballroom performance space at the River City Casino Event Center because their client needed a multifaceted sound system to handle touring bands, mixed martial arts bouts, ...More

(4/17/2017)

-Penn & Teller Theatre Upgrades with SolaSpot Pro 1500s

Penn & Teller Theatre Upgrades with SolaSpot Pro 1500s

Penn & Teller's outrageous blend of magic and comedy has remained one of the hottest tickets in Las Vegas for over 20 years, and when the production team decided to upgrade the show's set and scenery, it was also time to invest in new ...More

(4/17/2017)

-RoomMatch System from Bose Professional Rejuvenates the Sound at the Todd Performing Arts Center

RoomMatch System from Bose Professional Rejuvenates the Sound at the Todd Performing Arts Center

The Todd Performing Arts Center (TPAC) at Chesapeake College in Wye Mills, Maryland, recently upgraded its 903-seat theater audio system. The effort, led by AV consultant Convergent Technologies Design Group, Inc., was intended to ...More

(4/17/2017)

-Claypaky Provides Heavenly Theatrical Lighting to Wroclaw's Closing Capital of Culture Production Niebo

Claypaky Provides Heavenly Theatrical Lighting to Wroclaw's Closing Capital of Culture Production Niebo

Nearly 100 Claypaky luminaires illuminated the interior of UNESCO world heritage site, the Centennial Hall in Wroclaw, Poland, for its live production of large-scale theatrical performance Niebo as part of the closing ...More

(4/17/2017)

-Maloka Dome in Colombia Chooses Christie Mirage Projectors to Power 3D Immersive Content in 8K Resolution

Maloka Dome in Colombia Chooses Christie Mirage Projectors to Power 3D Immersive Content in 8K Resolution

Christie, a provider in creating and sharing the best visual and audio experiences, announces that the Maloka interactive center in Bogotá, Colombia, has acquired five Christie Mirage 304K stereoscopic projectors to equip its 3D ...More

(4/17/2017)

-Williams Sound Appoints Two New Rep Firms

Williams Sound Appoints Two New Rep Firms

Williams Sound announces two new rep firms.
Williams Sound introduce Ellison Northwest as its new manufacturers' representative in Washington, Oregon, Western Idaho, Western Montana, and Alaska. ...
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(4/17/2017)

-Theatre in Review: War Paint (Nederlander Theatre)

Theatre in Review: War Paint (Nederlander Theatre)

"Coco, Coco, hoping to find...." This bit of an old show tune kept going through my mind the other night at the Nederlander as I watched Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole go through their glamorous paces in the new musical < ...More

(4/17/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Angel & Echoes/A Gambler's Guide to Dying (59E59)

Theatre in Review: Angel & Echoes/A Gambler's Guide to Dying (59E59)

The Brits Off Broadway season at 59E59 gets off to a gripping start with Angel & Echoes, a pair of one-acts by Henry Naylor that probe deeply into the tinderboxes of Afghanistan and Syria. The opener, "Echoes," ...More

(4/14/2017)

-Sennheiser Introduces a New Era in Digital Wireless at 52nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards

Sennheiser Introduces a New Era in Digital Wireless at 52nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards

Top performers from the country music world and beyond gathered at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on April 2 for the 52nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Marquee performances by the Backstreet Boys and Lady Antebellum were ...More

(4/14/2017)

-Powersoft Finds OEM Upsurge at Prolight + Sound

Powersoft Finds OEM Upsurge at Prolight + Sound

Powersoft had many reasons to reflect on a comprehensively successful outing at this year's Frankfurt Prolight + Sound earlier this month. On the booth they provided a first showcase for their new MiniMod 4 and LiteMod 4HC ...More

(4/14/2017)

-Team Reflector Wins HOGFactor Contest at Prolight + Sound

Team Reflector Wins HOGFactor Contest at Prolight + Sound

The latest HOGFactor Programming Competition took place last week at the Prolight + Sound trade show in Frankfurt, and Team Reflector from Berlin Beuth Hochschule emerged victorious in the contest. Team ...More

(4/14/2017)

-HDL 6-A, the Tiniest RCF Monster -- Is Now Shipping

HDL 6-A, the Tiniest RCF Monster -- Is Now Shipping

The careful acoustic design, no compromise transducers, and a unique composite cabinet make the the RCF HDL 6-A the best choice for live sound reinforcement and reliable installed solutions.
A 1,400W two-channel class-D amplifier ...
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(4/14/2017)

-Green Hippo Grows Its International Team

Green Hippo Grows Its International Team

Green Hippo has made four additions to its UK-based team. Jacqueline Attard is the UK headquarter's new financial controller, while Phil Blue joins as sales manager, expanding the technical sales team. Rob Moss ...More

(4/14/2017)

-Front-of-House Engineer Mark Corben Relies on Earthworks

Front-of-House Engineer Mark Corben Relies on Earthworks

From Glastonbury to Coachella on the festival circuit to forays into late night television on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Gary Clark Jr. is taking the music world by storm with his inspired fusion of blues, rock, soul, and ...More

(4/14/2017)

-Making a "Modern Ruin" -- Palace Theatre in St. Paul

Making a &quot;Modern Ruin&quot; -- Palace Theatre in St. Paul

When the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, purchased the Palace Theatre in the fall of 2015, the run-down building was close to condemnation. Built in 1916, the Palace first served the vaudeville circuit, later became a movie house, and ...More

(4/14/2017)

-Maricopa County Schools Rely on Hitachi's OneVision to Provide the Best Classrooms for Students

Maricopa County Schools Rely on Hitachi's OneVision to Provide the Best Classrooms for Students

The Maricopa County Community College District in Arizona consists of 10 community colleges located in the Valley of the Sun. Of those 10 schools, seven are a part of the Hitachi OneVision reward program for higher education. Mike ...More

(4/14/2017)

-NBA All Stars a Smooth Operation with Radio Active Designs

NBA All Stars a Smooth Operation with Radio Active Designs

Redhook, New York-based Firehouse Productions utilized Radio Active Designs' UV1-G wireless intercom systems during the 2017 NBA All-Star Weekend held at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. ...More

(4/14/2017)

-Aerosmith Says "Hello" to DiGiCo SD12 for "Aero-Vederci Baby!"

Aerosmith Says &quot;Hello&quot; to DiGiCo SD12 for &quot;Aero-Vederci Baby!&quot;

Aerosmith is currently preparing for its upcoming global tour, dubbed Aero-Vederci Baby!, which will kick off in Israel on May 17. For the journey, Clair Global will be carrying the usual DiGiCo SD7 consoles for both ...More

(4/14/2017)

-Yorktown's New American Revolution Museum Features Alcorn McBride Equipment in Theaters and Galleries

Yorktown's New American Revolution Museum Features Alcorn McBride Equipment in Theaters and Galleries

Yorktown, Virginia, occupies a unique place in American history as the site of the last major battle of the Revolutionary War. The new American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, administered by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, depicts the ...More

(4/14/2017)

-Wireless Solution Sweden Supports Students from USW

Wireless Solution Sweden Supports Students from USW

The Swedish manufacturer of W-DMX, Wireless Solutions Sweden, has recently supported the students of University of South Wales in the UK, completing BSc. degrees in live event and lighting design. Wireless Solution provided wireless ...More

(4/14/2017)

-Theatre in Review: The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical/In & Of Itself

Theatre in Review: The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical/In & Of Itself

Two new Off Broadway productions have magic on their minds. If the title of The Lightning Thief doesn't mean anything to you, then you aren't up-to-date on the YA novel scene. So, let me introduce you to Percy Jackson, ...More

(4/13/2017)

-ETC's ColorSource Linear 4 Completes the Family

ETC's ColorSource Linear 4 Completes the Family

ETC's ColorSource Linear family is now complete with this week's launch of the ColorSource Linear 4 luminaire. This is the third and longest variation of the ColorSource Linear fixture and measures a full 2m in length. Like the ...More

(4/13/2017)

-Leading Organizations Top the Program for PLASA Focus Leeds

Leading Organizations Top the Program for PLASA Focus Leeds

A succession of new seminars has been added to the PLASA Focus Leeds 2017 program, providing the industry with even more of a reason to make the journey up to the Royal Armouries in Leeds May 9 - 10. The newest sessions, which are ...More

(4/13/2017)

-PreSonus StudioLive Series III and FaderPort 8 Win MIPA Awards

PreSonus StudioLive Series III and FaderPort 8 Win MIPA Awards

It's a family tradition! In past years, five different PreSonus StudioLive digital console models have won the prestigious Musikmesse International Press Award (MIPA) in the Mixing Desk category. This year, PreSonus grabbed ...More

(4/13/2017)

-Alteros, an Audio-Technica Company, Sets Its Sights on NAB

Alteros, an Audio-Technica Company, Sets Its Sights on NAB

Alteros, an Audio-Technica company, has been gearing up for an eventful NAB convention, with new products and corporate developments shaping the ways in which this new technology leader will serve the industry. Alteros ...More

(4/13/2017)

-AXALIGHT Adds New Technologies at Prolight + Sound 2017

AXALIGHT Adds New Technologies at Prolight + Sound 2017

During last week's Prolight + Sound exhibition in Frankfurt, AXALIGHT launched many new products to the company's portfolio.
At AXALIGHT, the company is passionate about lighting solutions and has been working in the ...
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(4/13/2017)

-Zylight Introduces Pro-Cyc Color 350W Cyclorama Light at NAB 2017

Zylight Introduces Pro-Cyc Color 350W Cyclorama Light at NAB 2017

Zylight, a manufacturer of LED lighting solutions, is debuting its Pro-Cyc Color asymmetric wall washer later this month at the 2017 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nevada in booth C7947, April 24 - 27. Designed for TV studios and ...More

(4/13/2017)

-GLP GT-1 Provides Perfect Light for "Our Song 2017"

GLP GT-1 Provides Perfect Light for &quot;Our Song 2017&quot;

On February 9, 2017 five candidates presented themselves before a specialist jury and a Europe-wide television audience, and fought for the right to represent Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kiev. ...More

(4/13/2017)

-ASTC USITT Venue Renovation Challenge 2017

ASTC USITT Venue Renovation Challenge 2017

Entrants to the fifth annual ASTC USITT Renovation Challenge presented their projects on March 10th at the 57th USITT Conference and Stage Expo in Saint Louis, Missouri. The challenge is designed to engage undergraduate and ...More

(4/13/2017)

-dbn Lighting and Audile Become dbnAudile

dbn Lighting and Audile Become dbnAudile

Manchester-based lighting and rigging specialist dbn is joining forces with full service event technical company Audile, to create an exciting new venture -- dbnAudile.
The merged company will combine a wealth of ...
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(4/13/2017)

-The Tracking Room Launches High School Recording Camp

The Tracking Room Launches High School Recording Camp

Having worked with some of the biggest names in the music and entertainment industry, The Tracking Room is opening its doors to a new group -- high school students. The Tracking Room High School Recording Camp launches in ...More

(4/13/2017)

-The Third Company Announces "Turnkey Solution" In-House Production for John Mayer Tour

The Third Company Announces &quot;Turnkey Solution&quot; In-House Production for John Mayer Tour

Multi-Grammy-winner John Mayer has launched his new world tour The Search for Everything, with innovative production designs by The Third Company. This London-based, visual design and production house has created a dazzling ...More

(4/13/2017)

-Wisdom Audio Announces Dates for 2017 Dealer Trainer Academy

Wisdom Audio Announces Dates for 2017 Dealer Trainer Academy

Wisdom Audio, designer and manufacturer of loudspeaker systems tailored for the most discerning audiophiles, will offer three training opportunities for Wisdom Audio dealers in 2017. Designed to provide a deeper understanding of ...More

(4/13/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Present Laughter (St. James Theatre)

Theatre in Review: Present Laughter (St. James Theatre)

"I'm always acting!" So says Garry Essendine, matinee idol, ladies' man, and the eye of his own emotional hurricane in Present Laughter. In his titanic self-regard and withering way with words, the hero of Noël Coward's 1939 ...More

(4/12/2017)

-The Parnelli Awards to Relocate to The 2018 NAMM Show

The Parnelli Awards to Relocate to The 2018 NAMM Show

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) and Timeless Communications Corp. (TCC), publisher of Projection Lights & Staging News (PLSN), FRONT of HOUSE (FOH), and Stage Directions have formed an ...More

(4/12/2017)

-ChamSys MagicQ MQ500 Stadium Honored with PIPA Award at Prolight + Sound

ChamSys MagicQ MQ500 Stadium Honored with PIPA Award at Prolight + Sound

The ChamSys MagicQ MQ500 Stadium received the Prolight + Sound International Press Award (PIPA) for "Best Product of the Year" in the lighting control category. Based on voting by over 100 journalists from specialized ...More

(4/12/2017)

-Prolight + Sound 2017 -- One to Remember for Elation Professional

Prolight + Sound 2017 -- One to Remember for Elation Professional

Trade show success can be measured any number of ways, but by any standard Prolight + Sound 2017 was historic for Elation Professional. Bolstered by a new distribution relationship in Germany with LMP Lichttechnik ...More

(4/12/2017)

-PR Lighting's Big Six Includes New Aqua Splash-Proof Series

PR Lighting's Big Six Includes New Aqua Splash-Proof Series

PR Lighting enjoyed high visibility at this year's Frankfurt Prolight + Sound Show -- largely due to an inspired product showcase centered around their new Aqua waterproof moving heads. This was promoted heavily at the show ...More

(4/12/2017)

-Kino Flo Builds Wall (of Light)

Kino Flo Builds Wall (of Light)

Shortly after its founding year, Kino Flo introduced the Wall-O-Lite, the motion picture industry's BFL (big fluorescent light) for two decades. Now, 30 years later, Kino Flo Lighting Systems celebrates its anniversary with the new ...More

(4/12/2017)

-Westview Productions Grows Engineering Services

Westview Productions Grows Engineering Services

Westview Productions announces the addition of Robert Alek as project engineer, joining the integration and controls team.
Alek joins Westview after nine years as a technology integrator, with a specialty focus on ...
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(4/12/2017)

-Biamp Systems Grows International Sales Team

Biamp Systems Grows International Sales Team

Biamp Systems, a leading provider of innovative, networked media systems, announces the appointment of Arnaud Barre to area manager for Western Europe and Thomas Mills to regional manager for Southeast Asia, Korea, and ...More

(4/12/2017)

-Barco Helps Awaken the Force at Star Wars Celebration Orlando as Official Laser Projection Provider

Barco Helps Awaken the Force at Star Wars Celebration Orlando as Official Laser Projection Provider

Barco, the global provider of digital cinema, will collaborate with Lucasfilm and ReedPOP on the Star Wars Celebration event, to be held in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center on April 13 - ...More

(4/12/2017)

-White Light Continues to Invest in GLP Products

White Light Continues to Invest in GLP Products

Since it was founded in 1971, White Light has established itself as one of the leading supplier of lighting equipment to the UK entertainment industry. Whether it is theatre, broadcast, concert touring, or installations, the company ...More

(4/12/2017)

-VUE Rocks Vegas with One Republic

VUE Rocks Vegas with One Republic

H.A.S. Productions -- in partnership with Audio Visual Live -- recently deployed a VUE Audiotechnik al-12 large format line array system for the "Spring Fling" show at the Red Rock Hotel, Las Vegas. One Republic ...More

(4/12/2017)

-Entrenamiento LDI: The Second Annual LDI-Branded Series of Sessions at sound:check Xpo

Entrenamiento LDI: The Second Annual LDI-Branded Series of Sessions at sound:check Xpo

LDI is continues to bring professional training to the Latin American market with a special LDI-branded program called Entrenamiento LDI, with three days of sessions in lighting, projection, and rigging, and a networking ...More

(4/12/2017)

-Nomad Covers SXSW with Yamaha and NEXO

Nomad Covers SXSW with Yamaha and NEXO

South by Southwest might be over, but Nomad Sound of Austin, Texas, is still reveling in the amount of stages and audio equipment they provided.
The main Waterloo Stage, one of the largest stages, entertained packed-to-capacity ...
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(4/12/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Amélie (Walter Kerr Theatre)

Theatre in Review: Amélie (Walter Kerr Theatre)

There's one indisputably great thing about Amélie, and her name is Phillipa. Soo's the name, and surely you don't need an introduction from me; if you didn't catch her way back when as the romance-struck girl from the country ...More

(4/11/2017)

-Bandit Lites and Gene Brian "Get the Band Back Together"

Bandit Lites and Gene Brian &quot;Get the Band Back Together&quot;

Gene Brian, a former longtime Bandit Lites team member, has returned to the family, as Bandit announces his rehiring as production manager. Brian was a key member of the Bandit family in the 1990s and early 2000s when life ...More

(4/11/2017)

-David Wagner Joins LMG as Account Executive

David Wagner Joins LMG as Account Executive

LMG, LLC, a national provider of video, audio, lighting, and LED support, announces the hiring of David Wagner as account executive at the firm's onsite Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) location. Wagner's role ...More

(4/11/2017)

-SGR Media Welcomes John Steineke as Director of Engineering

SGR Media Welcomes John Steineke as Director of Engineering

Audio, video, and lighting integrator SGR Media, Inc. announced the hiring of John Steineke as the new director of engineering. Steineke has worked in the audio visual industry for over 20 years working with a long client ...More

(4/11/2017)

-Superhero Splitters from Artistic Licence

Superhero Splitters from Artistic Licence

Lighting controls specialist, Artistic Licence, has upgraded its premium DMX splitters to superhero status, by endowing them with special powers to withstand mains electrocution.
DMX splitters are a common component in lighting ...
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(4/11/2017)

-Fernando Delgado to Present "Not Just for Reality Anymore" Seminars in Lectrosonics' NAB Booth

Fernando Delgado to Present &quot;Not Just for Reality Anymore&quot; Seminars in Lectrosonics' NAB Booth

At this year's NAB in booth #3322 (Central Hall), Lectrosonics will host a series of mini seminars for sound production professionals entitled "Not Just for Reality Anymore: A Look into Maximizing the Versatility of your ENG ...More

(4/11/2017)

-MNA Promotes Participation in Unprecedented Multi-Organizational IP Showcase

MNA Promotes Participation in Unprecedented Multi-Organizational IP Showcase

The Media Networking Alliance (MNA), a non-profit trade association, established to promote the adoption of the AES67 standard, is joining the Audio Engineering Society (AES), the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIM ...More

(4/11/2017)

-sound:check Xpo 2017: Good News in Mexico City

sound:check Xpo 2017: Good News in Mexico City

2017 is the year when one of the most important event for the show business in Mexico and Latin America is in its 15th anniversary. sound:check Xpo is coming April 23 - 25, sharing the latest tendencies in today's shows. ...More

(4/11/2017)

-NSCA Announces AV/Communications Education Track at PSA TEC

NSCA Announces AV/Communications Education Track at PSA TEC

The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) announces its participation in TEC 2017, presented by PSA Security Network.
Scheduled for May 7 - 11 in Westminster, Colorado, TEC 2017 offers educational programs ...
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(4/11/2017)

-Countryman E6 Earset Microphones Deliver the Goods for Video/Event Producer Michael Paz

Countryman E6 Earset Microphones Deliver the Goods for Video/Event Producer Michael Paz

As one of the world's most fascinating cities, New Orleans is an incredibly diverse tourist destination. With a rich assortment of restaurants and nightclubs, the annual Mardi Gras celebration, the New Orleans Saints NFL football team, and ...More

(4/11/2017)

-Symetrix DSPs the Key to Altria Theater's Sound

Symetrix DSPs the Key to Altria Theater's Sound

Built at the southwest corner of Richmond's Monroe Park in 1927 and originally called The Mosque, the Altria Theater received a $5 million makeover and a new name -- The Landmark -- in 1994-95. In 2014, the theater was renamed the Altria ...More

(4/11/2017)

-Six Nations in the Spotlight with 11th Hour

Six Nations in the Spotlight with 11th Hour

The RBS Six Nations rugby tournament ranks alongside the greatest sporting competitions in the world. The average attendance at games exceeds 70,000 and worldwide TV coverage expands its reach to millions. 11th Hour is a regular ...More

(4/11/2017)

-Chinese Launch Marks 11th Language Release of Vectorworks 2017

Chinese Launch Marks 11th Language Release of Vectorworks 2017

Building upon the English release in September 2016, global design and BIM software developer Vectorworks, Inc. announces the release of the Chinese version of its Vectorworks 2017 software line, which includes Vectorworks Architect ...More

(4/11/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Gently Down the Stream (The Public Theater)

Theatre in Review: Gently Down the Stream (The Public Theater)

Gently Down the Stream begins with a moment that is a kind of historical snapshot; it won't be the last of the evening. It is 2001 and two gay men have connected by the then-novel means of a website called Gaydar. This ...More

(4/10/2017)

-Flare Q+ Rayzr and Dynamic White LED Fixtures Debut at Prolight + Sound

Flare Q+ Rayzr and Dynamic White LED Fixtures Debut at Prolight + Sound

Making their first appearance at Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt last week, the Flare Q+ Rayzr and Flare Q+ Dynamic White are the latest innovations in the Solaris Flare range of LED luminaires. The Solaris Flare is recognized ...More

(4/10/2017)

-Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Sweeps Olivier Awards

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Sweeps Olivier Awards

The winners of the 2017 Olivier Awards, which honor achievement in the West End theatres scene, were announced April 9 at the Royal Albert Hall. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child took home a record-breaking nine wins (making ...More

(4/10/2017)

-Bring Down the Lights with Spotline Practical from Creative Conners

Bring Down the Lights with Spotline Practical from Creative Conners

Creative Conners, Inc. introduces Spotline Practical, a new small, form-factor hoist with a powered lifting line and integrated motion controller. Spotline Practical easily lifts small scenic elements and practical lighting while ...More

(4/10/2017)

-Hitting a High at Prolight + Sound 2017

Hitting a High at Prolight + Sound 2017

Czech lighting manufacturer Robe lighting s.r.o. enjoyed another incredible Prolight + Sound exhibition in Frankfurt, taking the opportunity to launch their new German subsidiary, Robe Deutschland GmbH; showcasing 10 ...More

(4/10/2017)

-Sennheiser and Neumann Showcase a Diverse Range of Audio Production Technology at NAB 2017

Sennheiser and Neumann Showcase a Diverse Range of Audio Production Technology at NAB 2017

Audio technology for productions of any scale -- this is what Sennheiser and Neumann will showcase at their joint booth C2213 at NAB, April 24 - 27 in Las Vegas. An innovative range of products is ready to support ...More

(4/10/2017)

-d&b audiotechnik Launches Two New Software Features at Prolight + Sound 2017

d&b audiotechnik Launches Two New Software Features at Prolight + Sound 2017

Array verification has been created to help avoid cabling mistakes in both mobile and permanent applications in the latest version of the d&b audiotechnik R1 Remote control software.
The patent pending procedure automatically ...
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(4/10/2017)

-Renkus-Heinz Appoints Joe Fustolo as Eastern Regional Sales Manager

Renkus-Heinz Appoints Joe Fustolo as Eastern Regional Sales Manager

Renkus-Heinz, a manufacturer of loudspeaker technologies, announces the appointment of Joe Fustolo to the position of eastern regional sales manager.
Fustolo, who joined Renkus-Heinz in 2016, is an experienced engineer ...
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(4/10/2017)

-Stuart Fraser Joins LTM to Focus on the Entertainment Industry with the Launch of the New LP Hoist

Stuart Fraser Joins LTM to Focus on the Entertainment Industry with the Launch of the New LP Hoist

LTM - Lift Turn Move Ltd. announces a new structure for the entertainment side of the business, appointing Stuart Fraser as head of entertainment products. He took up his new position in March and has made a dramatic impact ...More

(4/10/2017)

-Museum and Event Technology at Stage|Set|Scenery - Exhibition Designers Can Learn from Theatre Professionals

Museum and Event Technology at Stage|Set|Scenery - Exhibition Designers Can Learn from Theatre Professionals

Be it sophisticated lighting concepts for special exhibits, stage design expertise that enthrals the audience, or elements that actively involve the visitor -- the expectations the public bring to an exhibition are growing all the time, ...More

(4/10/2017)

-Large Elation Refit at Fox Sports LA Studio includes "Irreplaceable" Fuze Wash Z120

Large Elation Refit at Fox Sports LA Studio includes &quot;Irreplaceable&quot; Fuze Wash Z120

Fox Sports recently refitted Stage B at its Pico Studio in Los Angeles with nearly 100% Elation Professional products, an energy-efficient LED-based lighting system designed by award-winning Victor Fable with lighting supply ...More

(4/10/2017)

-Barco's Demo Truck, Starring Its 4K Projection Solutions Hits the Road

Barco's Demo Truck, Starring Its 4K Projection Solutions Hits the Road

Visualization professional Barco kicked off a two-month road show throughout Europe. The objective: to demonstrate the power of Barco 4K projection technology and 4K image processing. Departing from Barco's head office in Kortrijk, ...More

(4/10/2017)

-Chauvet Professional Mavericks Add Punch to Fiestas de Palmares Stage

Chauvet Professional Mavericks Add Punch to Fiestas de Palmares Stage

There are many good reasons to visit Costa Rica, which is why close to two million tourists descent on the Central American country each year. Among the nation's most popular attractions is the annual Fiestas de Palmares, which honors ...More

(4/10/2017)

-Eiki Projection Technology Brings Clarity of Message to the South Carolina State House

Eiki Projection Technology Brings Clarity of Message to the South Carolina State House

Strategically centered in downtown Columbia, the South Carolina State House is the seat of South Carolina's state government. The State House is home to the governor's office, as well as the house and senate chambers. Within this facility ...More

(4/10/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Picnic/Come Back, Little Sheba (Transport Group at The Gym and Judson)

Theatre in Review: Picnic/Come Back, Little Sheba (Transport Group at The Gym and Judson)

In his 1950s Broadway heyday, the playwright William Inge enjoyed a success second only to that of Tennessee Williams. As was the case with Williams, the succeeding decades were not so kind, and Inge, who killed himself, remains ...More

(4/7/2017)

-The Broadway Green Alliance Announces the Winner of Its College Green Captain Contest

The Broadway Green Alliance Announces the Winner of Its College Green Captain Contest

The Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) announced the winner of its annual College Green Captain contest. Hamilton green captain Seth Stewart announced the prize at the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT ...More

(4/7/2017)

-Zylight Adds Rayzr 7 to Expanding Distribution Network of Pro Lighting Manufacturers

Zylight Adds Rayzr 7 to Expanding Distribution Network of Pro Lighting Manufacturers

Zylight, a manufacturer and distributor of innovative LED lighting solutions, announces it is the distributor of Rayzr 7 -- the new series of 7" LED Fresnels. Rayzr 7 is the latest in a select group of broadcast, film, and ...More

(4/7/2017)

-Clear-Com Dante Intercom Card Makes US Debut at NAB 2017

Clear-Com Dante Intercom Card Makes US Debut at NAB 2017

The new Dante interface card for the Eclipse-HX matrix (E-Dante64-HX) from Clear-Com is making its US debut at NAB 2017, April 24 - 27 in Las Vegas. The new Dante interface card is compatible with the Eclipse HX-Omega, ...More

(4/7/2017)

-ADJ Unveils Stunning Light Show and Launches New Entour Atmospheric Products at Prolight + Sound 2017

ADJ Unveils Stunning Light Show and Launches New Entour Atmospheric Products at Prolight + Sound 2017

At this year's Prolight + Sound exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany, ADJ officially unveiled three new additions to its Entour Series of professional atmospheric effect generators. The company used its large stand at this ...More

(4/7/2017)

-Calrec Launches New Artemis Console at 2017 NAB Show

Calrec Launches New Artemis Console at 2017 NAB Show

Calrec Audio shines a Ray on the 2017 NAB Show by launching the latest addition to its Artemis family of consoles. Artemis Ray has 456 fully featured input channels -- making it more powerful than the Artemis Beam. Further, ...More

(4/7/2017)

-Focusrite Displays Range of Audio Network Solutions at NAB

Focusrite Displays Range of Audio Network Solutions at NAB

At the 2017 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Focusrite will be displaying its full range of RedNet and Red audio network interfaces, ideal for broadcast, post-production and house-of-worship applications, at its exhibition booth, C1831, April ...More

(4/7/2017)

-ETC Names New Southern Rigging Regional Sales Manager

ETC Names New Southern Rigging Regional Sales Manager

ETC has a new person to support its growing rigging presence in the southern United States. In his new role as rigging regional sales manager for the south, Stu Schatz will work closely with ETC's rigging representatives and ...More

(4/7/2017)

-GoVision Adds New Talent to Tech, Facilities Team

GoVision Adds New Talent to Tech, Facilities Team

GoVision announces the hiring of three new team members to bolster the rapidly growing company's operational expertise.
Jackson Hart has been hired as an LED screen technician and driver to assist with GoVision's work at ...
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(4/7/2017)

-Audinate Announces Dante in Broadcast Training Session at NAB

Audinate Announces Dante in Broadcast Training Session at NAB

Audinate, the creator of the Dante audio-over-IP technology, has partnered with Clear-Com to offer a broadcast focused version of its popular Dante Certification Program at the National Association of Broadcasters (N ...More

(4/7/2017)

-Coming to Drama Book Shop April 27: Book Launch and Celebration of The Designs of Santo Loquasto

Coming to Drama Book Shop April 27: Book Launch and Celebration of The Designs of Santo Loquasto

Join USITT and Santo Loquasto at The Drama Book Shop on Thursday, April 27, at 5:00pm, for a book launch and celebration of The Designs of Santo Loquasto. The latest in The Designs of series published by USITT will be ...More

(4/7/2017)

-LD Andy Rushing and 4Wall Nashville Light Kari Jobe's The Garden Tour

LD Andy Rushing and 4Wall Nashville Light Kari Jobe's The Garden Tour

Grammy nominated artist and worship leader Kari Jobe hit the road for The Garden tour this year. In support of her highly-anticipated album, The Garden, Jobe embarked on a 30-city tour around the country. Lighting designer ...More

(4/7/2017)

-Fineline Lighting Marks the First UK Purchase of a Martin by Harman FACE 5 LED Video Screen System

Fineline Lighting Marks the First UK Purchase of a Martin by Harman FACE 5 LED Video Screen System

Bristol-based lighting and visual specialists Fineline Lighting announces that it has made a significant investment in the new FACE 5 LED system from Martin Professional, becoming the first UK rental company to do so. ...More

(4/7/2017)

-Theatre in Review: The Play That Goes Wrong (Lyceum Theatre)

Theatre in Review: The Play That Goes Wrong (Lyceum Theatre)

The Play That Goes Wrong is the play that asks the question, Why isn't Michael Frayn calling his lawyer? This new slapstick stage farce, imported from London, is such a blatant rip-off of Frayn's now-classic Noises Off ...More

(4/6/2017)

-SGM Unveils Their All-in-One P-10

SGM Unveils Their All-in-One P-10

At the first day at Prolight + Sound, SGM unveiled an all-in-one 1250W LED luminaire fixture: The P-10.
It carries the functionalities of a wash light, a strobe light, a flood light, a pixel light, and a blinder with a ...
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(4/6/2017)

-Cadac European Debuts at Prolight + Sound Include New CDC Seven and Latest CDC Console Software

Cadac European Debuts at Prolight + Sound Include New CDC Seven and Latest CDC Console Software

Cadac is debuting the latest addition to its CDC digital console line in Europe, at this year's Prolight + Sound exhibition. The CDC seven maintains all of the feel and familiarity of the CDC six, with its major ergonomic ...More

(4/6/2017)

-Avid VENUE | S6L On The Road With German Hip Hop Legends Die Fantastischen Vier

Avid VENUE | S6L On The Road With German Hip Hop Legends Die Fantastischen Vier

Avid announces the German hip hop band, Die Fantastischen Vier, also known as Fanta 4, have used the award-winning Avid VENUE | S6L system on their 2017 European tour. The band's veteran front of house engineer, Klaus Scharff ...More

(4/6/2017)

-New Braceworks Add-on for Vectorworks Spotlight Previews at Prolight + Sound

New Braceworks Add-on for Vectorworks Spotlight Previews at Prolight + Sound

Global design software developer Vectorworks, Inc. announces Braceworks, a new 3D Finite Element Analysis (FEA) add-on for Vectorworks Spotlight, at the Prolight + Sound 2017 conference from April 4 to April 7 at Vectorworks' ...More

(4/6/2017)

-Sennheiser's Logo and Wordmark Get a Makeover

Sennheiser's Logo and Wordmark Get a Makeover

Sennheiser announces a change in their logo and wordmark, which will be established as a stand-alone brand mark. Oliver Berger, head of global design management at Sennheiser, says: "The characteristic 'S' has been enhanced ...More

(4/6/2017)

-Harman Professional Solutions Introduces New Soundcraft Notepad Mixers

Harman Professional Solutions Introduces New Soundcraft Notepad Mixers

Harman Professional Solutions introduces three new Soundcraft Notepad mixers. The Notepad-5, -8FX, and -12FX are desktop analog mixing surfaces that include Harman signal processing, and USB I/O connectivity. Streamlined to meet ...More

(4/6/2017)

-Packed For Pippin: Ovation E-260WW Tours with Show

Packed For Pippin: Ovation E-260WW Tours with Show

The high flying 2013 Tony Award-winning coming-of-age musical Pippin revels in the thrill of a touring troupe's adventures. Still, as the play's lead character discovers, life on the road is not without its trials and tribulations. ...More

(4/6/2017)

-Allen & Heath Qu-24 Mixes Anderson Cooper Recording at NASPA

Allen & Heath Qu-24 Mixes Anderson Cooper Recording at NASPA

This year's "Student Affairs Administrators in High Education" (NASPA) Conference in San Antonio, Texas featured award winning journalist Anderson Cooper as its opening session keynote speaker. Sound engineer Josh Johnson ...More

(4/6/2017)

-Claypaky Mythos and grandMA2 Light Hit the Road with Cole Swindell

Claypaky Mythos and grandMA2 Light Hit the Road with Cole Swindell

Country music singer/songwriter Cole Swindell is one busy guy opening for Dierks Bentley on the What The Hell World Tour and headlining his own dates coast to coast. Production designers Sooner Routhier and Ro ...More

(4/6/2017)

-Florida Georgia Line Performs at ACM Awards with Audio-Technica Wireless

Florida Georgia Line Performs at ACM Awards with Audio-Technica Wireless

At the 52nd Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 2, 2017, Florida Georgia Line, who won in the categories Single Record of the Year (for "H.O.L.Y.") and Vocal Event of the Year (for "May We All" with Tim ...More

(4/6/2017)

-Attero Tech a Hidden Hero at Car Shows

Attero Tech a Hidden Hero at Car Shows

Although best known for his work as a front-of-house and monitor engineer for such stars as Queen Latifah, Natalie Cole, and Roberta Flack, Rob Treloar does much more than mix shows. His company, Proscan Media, ...More

(4/6/2017)

-Prolyte Group Expands Distribution in Belgium and the Netherlands

Prolyte Group Expands Distribution in Belgium and the Netherlands

Following the recent expansion, Prolyte can now welcome AED Nederland as Prolyte distributor in the Netherlands, AED Distribution as ProLyft Service Point in Belgium and Controllux BE as both Prolyte distributor and ProLyft Service ...More

(4/6/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Vanity Fair (Pearl Theatre Company)

Theatre in Review: Vanity Fair (Pearl Theatre Company)

It may be that Kate Hamill and Eric Tucker have finally met their dream author in William Makepeace Thackeray. As you may recall, Hamill adapted Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, under Tucker's direction, for ...More

(4/5/2017)

-LumenRadio's Wireless DMX and RDM Products UL Listed

LumenRadio's Wireless DMX and RDM Products UL Listed

LumenRadio, global provider of wireless DMX and RDM, announces that its products have been approved by UL.
The government approved safety inspection company UL, Underwriters Laboratories, is renowned for being a leader in ...
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(4/5/2017)

-Adamson Doubles the Size of Manufacturing and R&D Facility to Meet Growing Demand

Adamson Doubles the Size of Manufacturing and R&D Facility to Meet Growing Demand

Adamson Systems Engineering is now officially operating out of its recently expanded, 40,000-sq.-ft. Canadian headquarters in Port Perry, Ontario.
Driven by three years of rapid growth, the new expansion will allow Adamson to ...
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(4/5/2017)

-DiGiCo Appoints General Manager

DiGiCo Appoints General Manager

Digital audio solutions company, DiGiCo, announces the appointment of Austin Freshwater as its general manager.
Freshwater joins the Digico team from Canon, a global innovator and provider of imaging and information ...
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(4/5/2017)

-Martin Audio Announces Bold New Product Line Up at Prolight + Sound

Martin Audio Announces Bold New Product Line Up at Prolight + Sound

At this year's Prolight + Sound show in Frankfurt, Martin Audio has unveiled an ambitious line up of ten new products across multiple categories including line arrays, stage monitors, and amplifiers. ...More

(4/5/2017)

-PreSonus Introduces StudioLive 24 Digital Console/Recorder

PreSonus Introduces StudioLive 24 Digital Console/Recorder

PreSonus' new 24-channel StudioLive 24 digital console/recorders further extends the company's third-generation StudioLive Series III line, which launched earlier this year with the 16-channel StudioLive 16 and 32-channel StudioLive ...More

(4/5/2017)

-Harman Professional Solutions Expands the Martin VDO Creative LED Video Range

Harman Professional Solutions Expands the Martin VDO Creative LED Video Range

Harman Professional Solutions announces the launch of Martin VDO Fatron 20 and VDO Dotron -- adding new dimensions and capabilities for lighting designers with a more comprehensive range of creative LED video products. ...More

(4/5/2017)

-Platinum FLX, Proteus Continue Platinum Lamp Success for Elation

Platinum FLX, Proteus Continue Platinum Lamp Success for Elation

Since first partnering with Philips on their Platinum lamp technology in 2009, Elation Professional has experienced a great deal of success in putting Philips Platinum lamps into moving head lighting fixtures. The latest ...More

(4/5/2017)

-Antelope Audio Releases Powerful Refresh to Orion Studio Interface

Antelope Audio Releases Powerful Refresh to Orion Studio Interface

Antelope Audio, an interface company with advanced software control and real time FX technology, announces a refresh of its popular Orion Studio that takes its audio conversion to the next level. In addition to a sleek new carbon ...More

(4/5/2017)

-Chroma-Q Showcase Event Provides Unique Perspectives on Lighting Design from Award-Winning Guest Speakers

Chroma-Q Showcase Event Provides Unique Perspectives on Lighting Design from Award-Winning Guest Speakers

Delegates thoroughly enjoyed the recent Chroma-Q showcase event featuring award-winning guest speakers, cinematographer, Phil Méheux BSC and television lighting designer, Gurdip Mahal. ...More

(4/5/2017)

-K-array Introduces New Mastiff Monitor Line

K-array Introduces New Mastiff Monitor Line

Zealous fans and demanding performers are important factors that must be taken into consideration for live performance applications. Which is why K-array designs formidable monitors to meet the needs of live sound. The powerful, low ...More

(4/5/2017)

-Point Source Audio to Unveil World's First Microphone with Built-in Backup at 2017 NAB Show

Point Source Audio to Unveil World's First Microphone with Built-in Backup at 2017 NAB Show

Point Source Audio (PSA), an innovator of miniature microphone technology will introduce its latest advancement, a fully redundant dual element microphone -- adding to its award-winning collection of miniature microphones on display ...More

(4/5/2017)

-Masque Sound Unveils Custom Audio Package for Baltimore Center Stage's Renovated Head Theater

Masque Sound Unveils Custom Audio Package for Baltimore Center Stage's Renovated Head Theater

When Baltimore Center Stage, the city's largest professional theater company, set out on its dramatic $28 million transformation, it tasked Masque Sound, a theatrical sound reinforcement, installation, and design company, to supply ...More

(4/5/2017)

-Theatre in Review: The Glass Menagerie (Belasco Theatre)

Theatre in Review: The Glass Menagerie (Belasco Theatre)

The director Sam Gold has developed a subtractive approach to classic plays. His 2012 staging of John Osborne's Look Back in Anger unfolded on a narrow strip at the edge of the stage, with nothing much in the way of set ...More

(4/4/2017)

-Harman Professional Solutions Launches the JBL VTX A12 Line Array Loudspeaker

Harman Professional Solutions Launches the JBL VTX A12 Line Array Loudspeaker

Harman Professional Solutions introduces JBL by Harman VTX A12 line array loudspeakers, offering a completely redesigned solution for mid- to large-size touring productions and high-end fixed installations. Featuring entirely ...More

(4/4/2017)

-A New Control Surface, TWINLANe Card and V1.5 Firmware Enhance Yamaha RIVAGE PM10 Versatility

A New Control Surface, TWINLANe Card and V1.5 Firmware Enhance Yamaha RIVAGE PM10 Versatility

Now celebrating its 30th anniversary of digital mixer technology, Yamaha announces new components and V1.5 firmware update that will further enhance the versatility and performance of the revolutionary RIVAGE PM10 Digital Mixing ...More

(4/4/2017)

-Riedel Introduces Bolero -- A Fully Artist-Integrated Wireless Intercom System

Riedel Introduces Bolero -- A Fully Artist-Integrated Wireless Intercom System

At Prolight + Sound 2017, Riedel Communications will introduce Bolero, a new wireless intercom solution. Bolero is an expandable, full-roaming, DECT-based intercom system in the license-free 1.9GHz frequency range. Fully ...More

(4/4/2017)

-Candela Controls Expands into the Northeast United States

Candela Controls Expands into the Northeast United States

After nearly 18 years in the lighting systems integration business, Candela Controls (CCI) headquartered in Winter Garden, Florida, announces that they will be opening a northeast regional office to offer world class service to the ...More

(4/4/2017)

-Phil Watson Named Director of ChamSys USA

Phil Watson Named Director of ChamSys USA

Phil Watson has always had a passion for the ChamSys MagicQ and the power, flexibility, and mobility it's brought him as a lighting designer. This zeal ultimately led him to join the company and nurture its growth in the US ...More

(4/4/2017)

-Lee Baldock Joins The Fifth Estate

Lee Baldock Joins The Fifth Estate

The Fifth Estate Ltd. announces the growth of the company, with the arrival of well-known entertainment technology editor and journalist, Lee Baldock, who joins the group of experienced marketing content producers and ...More

(4/4/2017)

-Infinity Chimp 300 Lighting Controller Powered by W-DMX

Infinity Chimp 300 Lighting Controller Powered by W-DMX

Highlite's Infinity Chimp 300 desk is being showcased at Prolight + Sound 2017 -- it includes an output capable of transmitting DMX wirelessly with W-DMX. This is the world first professional console with built-in ...More

(4/4/2017)

-Allen & Heath Broadens Interface Options for dLive

Allen & Heath Broadens Interface Options for dLive

Allen & Heath has expanded the digital interface options for its dLive mixing system with the introduction of superMADI and a range of AES3 I/O cards.
Designed to help integrate dLive into a wide range of broadcast, live ...
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(4/4/2017)

-Outline Releases OpenArray2

Outline Releases OpenArray2

Prediction and simulation software is acknowledged by today's audio pros as being a vital tool in getting the best out of modern loudspeaker systems.
Some of the world's most authoritative sound designers and acoustic consultants have ...
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(4/4/2017)

-Nationally Recognized Entertainment Structures Group Absorbed by Schaefer

Nationally Recognized Entertainment Structures Group Absorbed by Schaefer

Today, Schaefer absorbs Entertainment Structures Group (ESG), a nationally recognized structural engineering division for the entertainment market. ESG thrived for the past 15 years engineering structures for some of the ...More

(4/4/2017)

-Robe Deutschland is Launched

Robe Deutschland is Launched

Robe lighting announces a new wholly-owned subsidiary -- Robe Deutschland GmbH -- which will be based in Munich and have a regional sales force covering the entire country.
The new company hits the ground running in this ...
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(4/4/2017)

-Kansas Anniversary Tour Carries on into 2017 with Bandit Lites

Kansas Anniversary Tour Carries on into 2017 with Bandit Lites

When American rock band Kansas originally announced plans for a 40th anniversary tour of their five times platinum album Leftoverture, the band initially thought it would be a brief ten or twelve show run. One year later, the ...More

(4/4/2017)

-Cineo Unveils Its New Lighting Solution with the Quantum c80 at NAB 2017

Cineo Unveils Its New Lighting Solution with the Quantum c80 at NAB 2017

Cineo Lighting, a provider of production of lighting systems for the motion picture, television, and photography industries, will reveal the Quantum c80 (Qc80) full-gamut color lighting fixture at NAB 2017 in booth C9945, April 22 - ...More

(4/4/2017)

-Harman Professional Solutions Grants Distribution of Martin by Harman in Germany and Austria to Lightpower

Harman Professional Solutions Grants Distribution of Martin by Harman in Germany and Austria to Lightpower

Harman Professional Solutions announces that Lightpower is taking over the distribution of Martin by Harman in Germany and Austria.
"We are very pleased about this new partnership," says Jonas Stenvinkel, ...
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(4/4/2017)

-Visit Mackie and Ampeg at Prolight + Sound 2017

Visit Mackie and Ampeg at Prolight + Sound 2017

Mackie and Ampeg are exhibiting at this year's Prolight + Sound / Musikmesse exhibition. Attendees are invited to stop by Hall 3.1, stand H50 and see the latest from Mackie and Ampeg. ...More

(4/4/2017)

-Frost Productions and 4Wall DC Light the Conservatory at MGM National Harbor

Frost Productions and 4Wall DC Light the Conservatory at MGM National Harbor

MGM National Harbor opened its doors to the public December 8, 2016. Frost Productions was tasked with creating the lighting design for a signature amenity of the MGM National Harbor, a 15,000-sq.-ft. conservatory that greets guests ...More

(4/4/2017)

-Theatre in Review: Miss Saigon (Broadway Theatre)

Theatre in Review: Miss Saigon (Broadway Theatre)

When Miss Saigon opened on Broadway in 1992, it seemed too soon for a big, bombastic, romantic musical about the American misadventure in Vietnam. In 2017, it still seems too soon. Shall we try again in 2042? ...More

(4/3/2017)

-Ayrton Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary with New Products at Prolight + Sound 2017

Ayrton Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary with New Products at Prolight + Sound 2017

Ayrton celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2017 and will mark the occasion with the addition of new members to the Ayrton team. To complement the excellent team led by founder and CTO Yvan Peard, Christopher Agius Ferrante has ...More

(4/3/2017)

-Showlight 2017 -- Full Speaker and Visits Program Confirmed

Showlight 2017 -- Full Speaker and Visits Program Confirmed

The mainstay of the Showlight quadrennial is, of course, its speaker program where illustrious professionals are gleaned from lighting disciplines across the world to educate and entertain, and generally have a very good time ...More

(4/3/2017)

-Meyer Sound's LEO Family Grows with LINA and 750-LFC

Meyer Sound's LEO Family Grows with LINA and 750-LFC

Meyer Sound's LEO family of linear sound reinforcement systems has been expanded with the addition of the diminutive new LINA very compact linear line array loudspeaker and companion 750-LFC very compact low frequency control ...More

(4/3/2017)

-RDMchip from LumenRadio -- TiMo's Baby Brother

RDMchip from LumenRadio -- TiMo's Baby Brother

LumenRadio, providers of reliable wireless DMX, announces the availability of the RDMchip -- the world's smallest wireless RDM receiver.
TiMo just got a baby brother -- the RDMchip. RDMchip has all the features of a TiMo RX ...
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(4/3/2017)

-Robe Acquires RoboSpot Rights and IP

Robe Acquires RoboSpot Rights and IP

Czech lighting manufacturer Robe has acquired the rights and IP (intellectual property) from well-known US lighting designer / programmer Seth Robinson of Sightline Design Group for RoboSpot, a remote controlled ...More

(4/3/2017)

-NEXT-proaudio Presents Dbox -- Dante to Analog Audio Converter

NEXT-proaudio Presents Dbox -- Dante to Analog Audio Converter

NEXT-proaudio announces Dbox, a Dante to analog audio converter. This small module (128mm x 80mm x 39mm) supports one RJ45 Dante input, and two balanced XLR analog outputs.
The Dbox enables a simple connection of analog ...
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(4/3/2017)

-elektraLite's New Stingray Profile Outshines Its Rivals

elektraLite's New Stingray Profile Outshines Its Rivals

The new Stingray Profile LED spot fixture from elektraLite delivers clean, warm white light with a truly incomparable level of intensity for its range.
At the heart of the fixture is a newly designed, highly efficient, 300W COB ...
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(4/3/2017)

-Revolabs Appoints Yamaha's Mick Kamihara as New CEO as JP Carney Steps Down

Revolabs Appoints Yamaha's Mick Kamihara as New CEO as JP Carney Steps Down

Revolabs, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation, announces that effective today, co-founder and CEO JP Carney will be stepping down as the CEO. He will be succeeded by Masanori "Mick" Kamihara, ...More

(4/3/2017)

-Cadac European Debuts at Prolight + Sound Include New CDC seven and Latest CDC Console Software

Cadac European Debuts at Prolight + Sound Include New CDC seven and Latest CDC Console Software

Cadac is debuting the latest addition to its CDC digital console line in Europe, at this year's Prolight + Sound exhibition, April 4 - 7, in Frankfurt. The new CDC seven builds further on the success of the medium format CDC ...More

(4/3/2017)

-LED ArcLamps Cast Auditoriums in a New Light

LED ArcLamps Cast Auditoriums in a New Light

Auditoriums are not ordinary spaces, and they require more than just ordinary lighting. The newly re-designed ArcLamp from GDS by ETC allows venues to step boldly into an energy-saving future without compromising on aesthetics or ...More

(4/3/2017)

-Elation Lighting Fixtures to be Featured on 2017 Eurovision Song Contest

Elation Lighting Fixtures to be Featured on 2017 Eurovision Song Contest

Elation Professional announces that over 800 of the company's lighting products will be featured in the lighting rig at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest to take place in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine from May 9 - 13. As an ...More

(4/3/2017)

-WorldStage Increases Investment in Chauvet Professional Maverick

WorldStage Increases Investment in Chauvet Professional Maverick

For millions of Americans, The Today Show is an entertaining and informative way to start the day. For the executive team at WorldStage, the iconic morning TV program was also a way to start a growing investment in the ...More

(4/3/2017)

-Eurotruss Opens New Sales and Customer Support Office in the US

Eurotruss Opens New Sales and Customer Support Office in the US

Eurotruss, a truss manufacturers since 1993, announces the opening of its new sales and customer support office in Richmond, Virginia.
The new office underlines the importance of the US and Canadian Market for Eurotruss' business ...
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(4/3/2017)

-Ton Groen to Head Up New CODA Audio Deutschland

Ton Groen to Head Up New CODA Audio Deutschland

CODA Audio announces the appointment of Ton Groen to the position of managing director of the newly-created CODA Audio Deutschland GmbH. With more than 30 years experience in the music industry working for high profile ...More

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