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Live Event Solutions Re-Brands as Epic Event Experiences

Live Event Solutions announces its re-brand to Epic Event Experiences (Epic), effective immediately. "This transformation marks an exciting evolution for the company," the company says, "emphasizing its unwavering commitment ...

Young Designer Tegan Rehbein Dazzles Lititz with 246 CHAUVET Professional Fixtures from 4Wall

In keeping with its mission to foster "innovative creativity" within the live event industry, the Conference Live at Lititz, selects one young designer to light the main stage at its popular event every year. In 2024, that honor belonged ...

Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Winter Tour Utilizes Large Complement of MA Lighting's grandMA3 Consoles

Las Vegas-based Bryan Hartley, who is the show designer/production designer/lighting designer for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), is using a large complement of grandMA3 consoles for the multi-platinum rock group's monumental ...

Theatre in Review: Old Cock (mala voadora/59E59)

I can hear you smirking at the title; indeed, the production begins with a recorded announcement welcoming us to Robert Schenkkan's Old Cock, followed by a pause for a laugh. To be clear, however, this is a work of ...

Eastern Acoustic Works Announces New Headquarters

Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW), has opened its new headquarters in Franklin, Massachusetts. Located 45 minutes from Boston and 30 minutes from Providence, the new 56,000-sq.-ft. stand-alone building consolidates all EAW operations. ...

Pierre E. Roy and CHAUVET Professional Bring Out Magic of Montreal's Maison Symphonique

In December, Pierre E. Roy was called upon to light the acclaimed holiday show Parapapam at the elegant la Maison Symphonique in Montreal, Canada.
Roy explains how it transpired. "At the request of the director, we held back on ...

Theatre in Review: The 7th Voyage of Egon Tichy [redux] (Fourth Street Theatre)

The only thing better than one Joshua William Gelb is two of him. Or three. Or four. Or...well, I finally lost count during this giddy adaptation of a Stanislaw Lem story, which blends live performance and video to hilarious effect. ...

Theatre in Review: Gypsy (Majestic Theatre)

Madam Rose once again seizes the stage, in what seems to be a once-every-decade-or-so ritual. The role has become an irresistible challenge for top musical-theatre leading ladies, even if the out-of-left-field choices (Angela Lansbury, ...

ROE Visual Relocates Headquarters

ROE Visual announces they have moved their manufacturing facility and headquarters to a brand-new home in Pingshan, Shenzhen, China.
"This move brings the entire team, including sales, production, and R&D processes under one roof ...

GLX Productions Creates Winter Holiday Moments at Eden Project with CHAUVET Professional

The founders of Eden Project embarked on a journey to transform an abandoned clay pit into a series of geodesic domes contain biomes that celebrate the rich diversity of nature. "It was ridiculous to imagine it was possible," co-founder ...

Meyer Sound Showcases Integrated Solutions at NAMM and ISE 2025

Meyer Sound is kicking off 2025 on a high note, showcasing loudspeaker technologies and digital tools at The NAMM Show and Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) ...

ADJ Lighting Fixtures Selected for Renovation of Acqua Lounge In Lawrence, Massachusetts

A new lighting system comprised predominantly of ADJ fixtures was at the heart of the recent complete renovation of the well-established Acqua Lounge in Lawrence, MA. The project, carried out by Tirso Lighting, saw the late-night ...

1 Sound at Holt Renfrew Flagship Store in Toronto

Holt Renfrew, the luxury retail department store, recently unveiled ON 3, a newly renovated shopping floor in its flagship Downtown Toronto location. ON 3 showcases men's and women's fashion while offering exhibitions, pop-ups, ...

Theatre in Review: Blind Runner (Under the Radar/St. Ann's Warehouse)

The fashion these days is for stripped-down productions, but few are as purposeful in this regard as Blind Runner. Written and staged by the Iranian theatre artist Amir Reza Koohestani, it is elegantly spare, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...