 National Theatre Invests in New Kinesys DigiHoist Control
London's Royal National Theatre has invested in two new eight-channel Kinesys DigiHoist controllers for its Cottesloe Theatre venue. The DigiHoists were specified by the National Theatre's rigging resources supervisor, Matthew ... 
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 Theatre in Review: Mary Broome (Mint Theater Company)
The servant problem couldn't be more acute in Mary Broome, Allan Monkhouse's surprisingly ambiguous comedy of class and sex. It is 1912, and the members of the upper-middle-class Timbrell family are busy preparing for a ... 
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 Robe Celebrating Another Winning PLASA Show
Robe Lighting enjoyed a successful PLASA 2012 exhibition at Earls Court in London, UK. In addition to a busy four-day expo, the Czech moving light manufacturer launched seven new cutting edge products; won a 2012 PLASA ... 
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 Peter Johansen Finds His G-Spot; Announces New Moving Head for SGM
September 12, 2012 was the day that SGM's Peter Johansen did his darnedest to upstage the launch of Apple's new iPhone 5 and ECB banking reforms in one fell swoop. Declaring after taking over lighting company SGM last February ... 
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 Peavey Celebrates Hollywood Showroom Opening With Live Performances and Celebrity Signings
Peavey Electronics celebrated the grand opening of the Peavey Hollywood showroom on Sunset Boulevard at the heart of Guitar Row on September 1-5. The weeklong event featured appearances from company founder Hartley Peavey as ... 
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 Chauvet Professional Showcases Products at WFX 2012
Chauvet, a manufacturer of professional lighting, will showcase a wide variety of products at this year's Worship Facilities Conference & Expo show, scheduled for September 19-21 in Atlanta, Georgia. ... 
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 MagicSnow Celebrates A Decade of Dazzling "Snow-manship"
MagicSnow, the company that creates special effects snow, celebrates its 10th anniversary this October. Founded in 2002, MagicSnow is a resource for snow effects in the entertainment industry and for events worldwide. ... 
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 LD Systems Orders Large L-Acoustics System
Lending further proof to the saying "everything is bigger in Texas," L-Acoustics US reports that Houston, Texas-based LD Systems has now purchased a mega-stadium-sized K1/KUDO system. Hailed as one of the largest sales in the ... 
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 Robe Olympic Torch is a Winner for Light Relief at PLASA
The Olympic Torch donated by Czech moving light manufacturer Robe Lighting's CEO Josef Valchar, was auctioned at the PLASA trade exhibition at Earls Court in London on Monday. It was won for £6,200 by European AV rental ... 
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 CAST BlackTrax Puts Focus on Knight of Illumination Awards
For the first time, the prestigious Knight of Illumination Awards, hosted by Clay Paky, incorporated special new effects, much to the delight of both guests and organizers. The awards, which were held on Sunday 9 September at ... 
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 London Royal Opera House Lit by Chauvet
Chauvet Professional COLORdash Batten Tri linear wash lights enliven the stage of the Royal Opera House in London's Convent Garden. Additionally used for corporate events, the 12 compact-sized fixtures supplement the existing stock ... 
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 Christie Showcasing "Solutions That Rock" Display Technologies in Burbank, California September 17-19
Christie, along with Draper Inc., Alcorn McBride, and Tannoy announces "Solutions that Rock," a free event introducing several of its new display solutions to organizations involved with professional AV rental staging, fixed ... 
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 JBL VTX Loudspeakers and Crown I-Tech HD Amplifiers Upgrade America's Largest Church for Pastor Joel Osteen
Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, the largest "megachurch" in the United States, recently received a complete audio upgrade to its 16,800-seat facility. Working with Shawn Mullins and Joe Smart of Houston-based sound ... 
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 Clay Paky Sharpys Sing on NBC's The Voice
Lighting designer Oscar Dominguez has added Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures to the extensive lighting complement he deploys for NBC's hit reality talent show, The Voice. The series, which is heading into season three, is ... 
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 Line 6 StageSource Smart Speakers the Perfect Foundation for DJ Bassline
Anthony Heath, a.k.a. DJ Bassline, is a club and mobile DJ in Bozeman, Montana. Performing every week at a variety of gigs including downtown clubs, weddings, parties, and dances, DJ Bassline has recently upgraded his PA to a 5,400W ... 
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 City Theatrical SHoW DMX to be Distributed by Philips Color Kinetics
City Theatrical announces that Philips Color Kinetics will now offer City Theatrical's full line of SHoW DMX Neo wireless control solutions worldwide. This new distribution relationship makes it easy for Philips Color ... 
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 First Speakers Announced for Showlight 2013
Showlight 2013, the confab for lighting professionals held every four years, has announced its first set of speakers. The event, to be held in Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic on May 18-21, 2013, combines seminars, product ... 
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 FOR-A Announces Plans to Showcase at WFX 2012
FOR-A Company Limited, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will showcase key products at this year's Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX) in booth 948. ... 
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 Jazz Artist Esperanza Spalding Chooses DPA Microphones d:facto Vocal Microphone for World Tour
Bassist and vocalist artist Esperanza Spalding is currently touring with her new group, the Radio Music Society, with a full microphone setup from DPA Microphones, including the new d:facto vocal microphone, which she is using for ... 
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 Micworks Masterminds Genius Sound with KARA
Celebrating its milestone 80th season this year, Pageant of the Masters is an annual summer festival where life truly does imitate art. Staged at the 2,700-seat Irvine Bowl in Laguna Beach, California, the Festival of Arts event is best ... 
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