 Kaizers Orchestra Plays Oslo Spektrum Using Clay Paky Alpha fixtures
On April 9 the Norwegian rock band Kaizers Orchestra played a fully booked Oslo Spektrum for an audience of 10,000. "As Norway's most important venue, selling out Oslo Spektrum is a huge step for any Norwegian band and ... 
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 ProAudio Ltd. Chooses Community for Bulgaria's New National Sports Arena
Burgas, Bulgaria-based audio specialist ProAudio Ltd. has recently completed the design and installation of the audio systems for the new Bulgarian National Sports Arena in Sofia. Located near the Pliska ... 
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 Robe to Launch New Products at PLASA Show
Robe reports that it plans to launch two "important and unique" new LED products at PLASA 2011 -- the ROBIN 1200 LEDWash, and the ROBIN DLX Spot, and previews the upcoming ROBIN 'Sniper' -- a mega-bright fixture with a ... 
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 Theatre in Review: Death Takes a Holiday (Roundabout Theatre Company/Laura Pels Theatre)
If the new musical at the Roundabout proves anything, it's that, even when the title is Death Takes a Holiday, you'd better take Death seriously -- or else. It's been a point worth noting ever since 1924, when the ... 
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 RCF Launches LF18X401 Woofer
The latest addition to the RCF line of 18" woofers is the LF18X401, a new design with a ferrite magnet, ventilation and "very low power compression," says the company. It features a 4" fiberglass inside-outside copper voice coil, ... 
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 Atascadero Bible Church Relies on Countryman
At Atascadero Bible Church, in Atascadero, California, redwood paneling lines the back of the stage from the floor all the way up to the 25'-high ceilings -- also made of acoustically-untreated California redwood. The back wall, ... 
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 Morris Light and Sound Rents Clay Paky Gear to Variety of US Projects
Tennessee-based rental company Morris Light and Sound Inc. reports that it can't keep its new inventory of Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures on the shelves. The company is also doing a brisk business with its grandMA and grandMA ... 
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 ILive and iDR Installation System Selected For Buxton Theatre
Buxton Opera House in Derbyshire, UK, recently selected a combined Allen & Heath iDR installation and iLive digital mixing system as the audio distribution and FOH mixer for a new multi-format theatre in its Pavilion Arts ... 
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 LarMac Live Production Manages Hard Rock Cafe Launch in Florence
London-based production company LarMac Live (LML) production managed the launch of the latest Hard Rock Café venue, which has just opened in Florence, Italy. Having a grand opening event was fully endorsed by the mayor of ... 
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 DiGiCo on Juanes' P.A.R.C.E Tour
Colombian artist and activist Juanes' worldwide tour, linked to his fifth studio album, P.A.R.C.E , kicked off last space, with Robert "Cubby" Colby at the front-of-house audio helm. Colby, who met Juanes while ... 
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 The Week in Review
Disaster in Indiana: As we report today, the production world was shaken by the collapse of a stage at the Indiana State Fair on Saturday, leaving four people killed and 50 injured. According to MSNBC.com, wind gusts of 60 ... 
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 Midas and Klark Teknik Sets Up In-House North American Distribution
Midas and Klark Teknik have announced a change to their North American distribution, part of a complete reorganization of the way in which MKT products are brought to market in the USA and Canada. ... 
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 Martin Professional to Unveil Visual LED Innovation at PLASA 2011
As a proud sponsor of PLASA 2011 (September 11-14, Earls Court, London), Martin Professional looks forward to welcoming one and all to stand 1-F44 for a chat, a drink and an up-close look at its range of professional ... 
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 Robert Juliat Appoints Sofit Light as New Russian Distributor
Robert Juliat's international representation continues to grow with the appointment of Sofit Light of Moscow as its latest distributor for Russia. Sofit Light will distribute the full Robert Juliat portfolio of ... 
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 A&O Technology Headquarters and alpha one Move to Bremen, Germany
The headquarters of A&O Technology, along with the production facilities of its in-house manufacturer alpha one, have relocated to new premises in Bremen. The move was completed on July 25. The new property is on the banks of ... 
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 d&b Audiotechnik at Harrah's Cherokee Casino, North Carolina
Harrah's currently boasts 17 casino complexes across the United States, from New Orleans to Philadelphia, from Atlantic City to San Diego. In North Carolina, it is Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Hotel that invites you to "Come ... 
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 DiGiCo SD8 on Brazilian Production of Baby
Originally performed on Broadway in 1983, Baby: A Musical has recently opened for the first time in Brazil. Its run in Rio's João Caetano Theatre also marks the first use of a DiGiCo console on a Brazilian musical, ... 
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 UK Sound Designers Form New Trade Association to Launch at PLASA Show 2011
For many years there has been a conspicuous lack of a professional body representing sound designers working in the UK. For the last 18 months a group of sound designers has been working to create a new professional association with a ... 
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 ETC CUE End-user Conference Deemed a Success
When ETC hosted CUE (Create, Understand, Experience) from July 25-27, the event had already been several years in the making. The company had discussed the idea of an end-user conference that would resemble the rep and ... 
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 Penn-Elcom Acquires and Integrates CLD Distribution
Flightcase and speaker solutions specialist Penn Elcom has acquired CLD Distribution, experts in cables, connectors, lamps and LED light sources, and has completed a successful integration of CLD -- which will continue with ... 
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