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Friday, March 31, 2023

Gerry Dintelman Backs Up The Backseat Lovers ‘Waiting To Spill’ Tour with CHAUVET Professional by Michael Eddy

In the words of one critic, The Backseat Lovers latest Capital Records album Waiting To Spill, “doesn’t sound like something a bunch of teenagers dreamt up.” Instead, it was, as he wro…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:30PM

Imagine Your Next Live Show – Only Easier with Full Compass by Michael Eddy

  Imagine your next live show — only easier. From wedding receptions to stadiums packed with 100,000 fans, the right live sound equipment is critical to engaging an audience. Rely on Full…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:56PM
Thursday, March 30, 2023

Martin Carrier Joins Solotech as President of the Live Productions Division in Canada by Michael Eddy

Martin Tremblay, President and CEO of Solotech, announced the appointment of Martin Carrier as President of the Live Productions Division in Canada. “I’m pleased to welcome an exceptiona…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:48PM

Partnership With Audinate Brings DANTE AV-H Operability to Marshall IP Cameras by Michael Eddy

Marshall Electronics, a trusted provider of high-quality and reliable AV equipment for broadcast, proAV, video streaming and multimedia worldwide, announces a collaboration with Audinate, de…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:54PM

HB-Laserkomponenten GmbH and VISIOCOLLECT – Light & Electronic GbR Have Merged by Michael Eddy

Two companies, HB-Laserkomponenten GmbH and VISIOCOLLECT – Light & Electronic GbR, have merged as of January 1st, 2023. This closes the circle of a long-term cooperation in one compan…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:16PM

Chauvet Acquires LynTec by Michael Eddy

In keeping with its mission of providing customers with cutting edge technological solutions, Chauvet has acquired LynTec, a leading global supplier of electrical power solutions for lightin…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:01PM
Wednesday, March 29, 2023

IPS Supports Drama of ‘The Thorn’ with Powerful Visuals from Elation Professional by Michael Eddy

Illuminate Production Services (IPS) plays an integral role in creating the visual magic that is The Thorn and again this year enhanced the drama using a large package of Elation Professiona…

SOURCE: PLSN at 07:12PM

Bandit and Eric Cathcart Light ‘Love Rising’: Let Freedom Sing (And Dance) by Michael Eddy

Stars gathered at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for Love Rising, a benefit concert for Tennessee Equality Project, Inclusion Tennessee, OUTMemphis, and The Tennessee Pride Chamber. Bandit …

SOURCE: PLSN at 06:58PM

GLP impression FR1 TM Transforms Der Player’s Atmosphere from Dinner into Party Fever by Michael Eddy

Since late last year there has been a new player in the Hanseatic city of Hamburg. Set in Hamburg’s Ottensen district, chef and author Jonas Straube appears to have effortlessly combined s…

SOURCE: PLSN at 06:34PM

Tony Caporale Collaborates with 4Wall on Lighting Design for Larkin Poe’s ‘Blood Harmony’ Tour by Michael Eddy

4Wall Entertainment announces the successful collaboration between Production Designer Tony Caporale and Larkin Poe for their Blood Harmony tour. Caporale, who has been in the industry for o…

SOURCE: PLSN at 03:29PM
Tuesday, March 28, 2023

ADJ USA Expands Sales Team With Appointment Of Luis Fermin by Michael Eddy

As part of its ongoing commitment to excellence in customer care, entertainment lighting equipment manufacturer ADJ has expanded its sales team in the United States with the appointment of L…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:34PM

Master FX and Volt Lites Announce New Partnership by Michael Eddy

Master FX and Volt Lites, a premier lighting and production rental company in Burbank, CA, have announced a new partnership aimed at enhancing the accessibility of Master FX Fluids on the We…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:29PM
Monday, March 27, 2023

Scholarship in the Name of Nook Schoenfeld by Michael Eddy

The family of Richard "Nook" Schoenfeld is looking to establish a scholarship in his name at The Arete Academy, which is a school one of his son attends. The Arete Academy is celebrating the…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:53PM

Luminis Deliver Large Elation KL Lighting System for Ultra-Modern Bulgarian Broadcast Studio by Michael Eddy

Leading Bulgarian media company Nova Broadcasting Group recently opened an ultra-modern studio complex of nearly 17,000-square meters in the capital of Sofia. To ensure top-quality, professi…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:51AM
Sunday, March 26, 2023

ETC’s Donations to Behind the Scenes Reach a Major Milestone by Michael Eddy

In June of 2009 ETC launched a new app that would expand lighting control by turning people’s Apple handhelds into miniature lighting controllers. From the very beginning, ETC decided that…

SOURCE: PLSN at 07:28PM
Friday, March 24, 2023

Never A Gray Day for Robe by Michael Eddy

Contemporary multipurpose venue Gray in Modiin, Israel, is filled with color and atmosphere thanks to a versatile Robe LED moving light rig installed to enhance this new and lively 900-capac…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:00AM
Thursday, March 23, 2023

disguise Announces Collaboration with NVIDIA by Michael Eddy

disguise announced a new collaboration with NVIDIA to integrate the NVIDIA Omniverse platform with disguise’s platform for immersive experiences. Creatives will soon be able to connect the…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:11AM
Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Bandit Lites Purchases New Charlotte Office by Michael Eddy

Bandit Lites announces the opening of its new facility in Charlotte, NC. After 10 years in the Charlotte market, this is Bandits third new facility. The luxurious space will primarily accomm…

SOURCE: PLSN at 06:05PM

Absen New Category Brands and Innovations Blossom at Spring Launch 2023 by Michael Eddy

Absen, one of the world’s leading LED display brands, held its Spring Launch Event 2023 on March 21st, showcasing the brand-new category brands and a range of new LED technologies, solutio…

SOURCE: PLSN at 05:07PM

EMN Tech Partner with AOTO to Build Virtual Studio in Turkey by Michael Eddy

EMN Tech, a leading technology company in Turkey, has recently built the largest virtual studio in the country, powered by AOTO's state-of-the-art LED display technology. With a massive 175 …

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:48AM

4Wall Delivers Lighting & Video Solutions for ‘Saturday Night Live’ by Michael Eddy

4Wall Entertainment has been a key partner in providing lighting and support services for NBC's iconic Saturday Night Live (SNL) over the past three seasons. Each week 4Wall works closely wi…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:26AM
Monday, March 20, 2023

Elynmarie Kazle Honored with the USITT Joel E. Rubin Founders Award at USITT23 by Michael Eddy

At the USITT 23 Conference in St. Louis, USITT honored Elymarie Kazle with The Joel E. Rubin Founder’s Award, which is presented to a USITT member in recognition of outstanding and continu…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:05AM
Saturday, March 18, 2023

PRG Delivers Multi-Discipline Support for Apple Music Halftime Show and Pre-Game Coverage by Michael Eddy

The results are in, and this year’s big game was the third most watched television program ever. More than 118 million viewers and 7 million streamers watched as The Kansas City Chiefs and…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:14PM
Friday, March 17, 2023

Jeff Ravitz Selects Elation Lighting for Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band 2023 World Tour by Michael Eddy

One of rock ‘n’ roll’s living legends, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, kicked off their 2023 World Tour February 1 in Tampa, FL, with lighting design by longtime collaborator …

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:18AM
Thursday, March 16, 2023

Rock Lititz Announces College-Level Education Center Joining Campus in Partnership with Academy of Live Technology UK and PA College of Art & Desi by Michael Eddy

Responding to the live entertainment industry immense rebound and expected future growth, Rock Lititz is adding an education center to its 108-acre production campus. Partnering with UK-base…

SOURCE: PLSN at 03:38PM

J.R. Clancy Debuts Vantis™ Mobile and Desk Consoles at USITT by Michael Eddy

Safe, Intuitive Control at your Fingertips from Wenger Corporation Wenger Corporation introduces more options in rigging motion controls: the J.R. Clancy Vantis Mobile and Desk Consoles. The…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:44AM
Tuesday, March 14, 2023

In Memoriam: Steve Thomas, 67 by Michael Eddy

Steve Thomas, 67, died March 11, after a courageous battle with cancer. Thomas was a long-time live event professional whose career included worldwide tours as site coordinator/tour producti…

SOURCE: PLSN at 07:17PM

In Memoriam: Bob Roach, Lighting Industry Veteran, 67 by Michael Eddy

Robert David Roach, 67 of Longwood, FL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 7, 2023. Bob had recently been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and received a …

SOURCE: PLSN at 06:09PM

Creative Conners Launches Spotline v2 Hoist by Michael Eddy

Increased capacity and more safety features enable bigger moves with confidence on stage. Creative Conners, Inc., creators of the popular Spikemark™️ stage automation software and Stageh…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:14PM
Monday, March 13, 2023

Creative Technology Middle East invests in IP-rated Elation Proteus™ and KL Panel™ by Michael Eddy

Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) has made an investment in Elation Professional’s industry-leading Proteus series of automated IP65 lights, along with studio-optimized IP-rated KL Pa…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:09AM
Saturday, March 11, 2023

Behind the Scenes Welcomes New Board Members by Michael Eddy

The Behind the Scenes Foundation has added a number of new Board Members over the last six months intended to broaden industry representation and ensure continuity for future generations of …

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:58PM

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