Avolites Celebrates 50th Anniversary Avolites marks its landmark 50th anniversary with the launch of an exclusive Golden Console Competition and the release of the Avo50 Ambassador program. As part of its celebration, Avolites kicks off a series of initiatives that will run throughout the year, including the opportunity to win a one-of-a-kind 24-carat gold-plated Avolites console. In a statement, the company says, "Founded in 1976, Avolites was built on a simple but powerful idea: that creative people deserve tools that are fast, flexible, and built for the realities of live performance. Today, Avolites is among the most trusted names in professional lighting and media control, and its products are used in all performance scenarios, from the most intimate and innovative experimental theatre productions to the world's biggest tours, festivals, and broadcast events." "50 years is an extraordinary milestone, and what truly matters is the community behind it," says CEO Nikki Scott. "Avolites exists because of the designers, programmers, technicians, and partners who have trusted us with their creativity for half a century. This anniversary is a celebration of them: of their talent, passion, visions, imagination, and all the incredible shows they bring to life every day." The 50th anniversary officially launches today with a series of global initiatives designed to celebrate both Avolites' past and its future. At ISE in Barcelona, Avolites will unveil the Golden Console Competition, a high-profile campaign created to energize and connect the global Avolites community throughout the year. The company is also introducing its Avo50 Ambassadors: fifty influential designers, programmers, and operators who will be revealed over the next ten months. Their stories, experiences, and achievements will be shared through interviews, video content, and social media, putting the spotlight on the people who are truly defining the Avolites brand. These initiatives will be joined by a wide range of anniversary activities, including a time capsule project, archive features, and special content reflecting the people, products, and moments that have shaped Avolites over five decades. "This anniversary isn't about looking back with nostalgia," Scott says. "It's about recognising what we've built together and using that momentum to shape the future. We're incredibly proud of where Avolites has come from and even more excited about the years ahead." Avolites is now owned by the Czech Republic-based manufacturer Robe. 
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