 LD Systems Marks 50 Years with Acquisition by Clair Global
On New Year's Day, LD Systems celebrated 50 years and announces it has become a part of the Clair Global Group through acquisition. "This partnership honors LD Systems' rich legacy while providing the resources and shared ... 
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 Engineers Choose DirectOut Solutions to Future-Proof Jonas Brothers Worldwide Tour
DirectOut has been chosen for Jonas Brothers, the World Tour. The PRODIGY.MP was selected for the band for its precision engineering and audio clarity. Adam Robinson, front-of-house engineer, along with systems engineer Cam ... 
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 Mike Grabowski, Lighting Design Group Turn Times Square NYE Rig All IP with CHAUVET and 4Wall
New Year's Eve at Times Square in New York City continues to evolve. Earlier in 2024, all 2,688 pieces in the iconic crystal ball were replaced for the first time in a decade. In 2025, the entire 11,875-pound pound ball will be retired.  
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 L-Acoustics K Series Makes a Big Splash at North Coast Music Festival
First held in 2010 as a diverse concert event bringing together DJs, hip-hop artists, jam bands, rock acts, and performers of other genres, the annual North Coast Music Festival (NCMF) has evolved into one of the Midwest's premier EDM ... 
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 NAMM Show Announces Star-Studded Performances Featuring Jack White, Jacob Collier, Peter Frampton
NAMM announces a robust lineup of artists and bands scheduled to perform at The NAMM Show, held January 21 - 25 in Anaheim, California. The event will feature live performances from Jack White at the TEC Awards, Jacob ... 
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 Post-Punk Band Interpol Investigates Ayrton Cobra
NYC post-punk band, Interpol, concluded the penultimate leg of its world tour with five dates in the UK at the end of the year. The tour celebrated the 20th anniversary of the band's album, Antics, which the band played in full ... 
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 Events United Celebrates Teddy Swims' Deck The Hall Ball with CHAUVET Professional
There were many magical moments sparkling in the 7,200-seat Agganis Arena on December 14 as Christmas came early for music fans with the arrival of Teddy Swims' Deck The Hall Ball. One that stood out for many was when the Grammy ... 
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 Techni-Lux to Host Technology Day Open House
Techni-Lux, in its 34th year in operation, will be hosting its fifth technology fair and open house. Guests will have an opportunity to go hands-on with dozens of products, vendors, and exhibits for entertainment lighting, ... 
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 Highlighting Early Winter Virtual Trainings from the Behind the Scenes Mental Health Initiative
The Behind the Scenes Mental Health Initiative is offering upcoming virtual training sessions to provide the information and skills to identify and assist when colleagues are struggling with mental health or substance use issues or ... 
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 2024: A Year of Software-Defined Focus for FOR-A America
FOR-A America says 2024 was focused on the company's overall commitment to software-defined workflows and developing technologies that ease the transition from SDI to IP. "With new products such as the SMPTE ST 2110 resource ... 
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 Diana Kesselschmidt Makes Magic at Bryant Park Winter Ice Rink with CHAUVET Professional
Diana Kesselschmidt created a captivating setting at the Winter Village at Bryant Park in New York City this season, with a richly colored lighting design at the popular attraction's 17,000 sq. ft. ice skating rink. ... 
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 Outline GTO Soundtracks Concert for Carolina for 82,000 Fans at Bank of America Stadium
On October 26, in a show of support for communities impacted by Hurricane Helene, some of the biggest names in music came together for the sold-out Concert for Carolina, raising over $24.5 million for relief efforts in western North ... 
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 MEGA-LITE at the El Paso Christmas Lights Show
The El Paso Christmas Lights show, hosted by the Fred Loya family, has become a highly anticipated event in El Paso, offering a stunning visual experience that delights the community each year. For this year's show, over 90 MEGA ... 
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 Boom Special Effects Uses Antari for Annual McAllen Holiday Parade
The McAllen Holiday Parade, presented by the grocery store chain H-E-B, helped kick off the festive season in South Texas' Rio Grande Valley. With the theme of Noche Magica (Magical Night), this unique nighttime holiday parade featured ... 
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 Prescott, Arizona's Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center at Yavapai College Invests in Ayrton
The Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center, Northern Arizona's premiere entertainment venue, has installed Ayrton Rivale Profile and Karif-LT fixtures in its lighting rig. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of ... 
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 LD Matthew King and 4Wall Light Tucker Wetmore's Sold Out Fall Tour
The rising star of country music, Tucker Wetmore, embarked on his first headlining sold-out tour, with 4Wall Entertainment providing the lighting rental package. With a design crafted by lighting designer Matthew King, ... 
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 Alain Corthout Powers Versatility at Los 40 Music Awards with ChamSys
In November of last year, the Palau Sant Jordi in Spain hosted the 19th edition of the annual Los 40 Music Awards. With 17 internationally acclaimed artists performing 40 songs, the ceremony celebrated virtually every facet of Latin and ... 
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 Theatre in Review: All In: Comedy About Love (Hudson Theatre)
One way of understanding this quizzical, oddly titled, evening is to note that Simon Rich, its author, is identified in his program bio as "a Thurber Prize-winning humorist." This is telling, because All In: Comedy About Love ... 
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 Happy Holidays and Thank You from LSA!
Happy Holiday Season. Please note the Lighting&Sound America offices will be closed as of December 23rd for the holidays and reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Thank you all for your support and friendship this year and we ... 
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 Read Lighting&Sound America's December 2024 Issue
Check out LSA's December 2024 issue! link.lsamedia.com/dec2024 Special LSA Features this month include: Weezer's Voyage to the Blue Planet Tour ... 
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