Tuesday, October 7, 2025

LynTec and SSRC Announce Strategic Partnership by Griffin Rodgers

LynTec, a manufacturer of electrical power control solutions for professional audio, video, and lighting systems, announced a new partnership with SSRC Inc., a custom manufacturer of theatri…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:07AM
Monday, October 6, 2025

2025 Regional Winners Announced for Hometown Heroes – Lighting by Michael S. Eddy

PLSN is pleased to announce the Regional Winners of the Lighting Hometown Heroes. All six regional winners are now the finalists for the Parnelli Hometown Hero – Lighting Company of the Ye…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:00PM
Friday, October 3, 2025

Luis Torres Creates Party Atmosphere at Bassrush Arizona with CHAUVET Professional Fixtures by Griffin Rodgers

Matching the stunning sounds with an equally dynamic visual background, for the recent Bassrush Arizona, was bold and distinctive lighting design by Luis Torres of HiLite Designs powered by …

SOURCE: PLSN at 08:17PM

Dave Matthews Band Elevates Summer Tour with Elation Lighting by Griffin Rodgers

Dave Matthews Band took their signature live show on the road this past summer, delighting fans across North America. The tour featured a large Elation lighting package, part of an artfully …

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:07AM

Last Week to Nominate for the Parnelli and Indispensable Technology Awards; End Oct. 10 by Michael S. Eddy

There is only one week left in the nominations process for the next Parnelli Awards ceremony! Be sure to nominate the people, shows, and technology that stood out in 2025. Nominate your coll…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:06AM

Robe Celebrates at Sziget 2025 by Griffin Rodgers

One of the most musically diverse festivals of the European summer season, Sziget, in Budapest, Hungary, is staged at a picturesque location on the Danube River. Robe moving lights were prom…

SOURCE: PLSN at 08:05AM
Thursday, October 2, 2025

Jeff Maker II Reflects Shades of Emotions on I Prevail ‘Summer of Loud’ Shows with CHAUVET Professional by Griffin Rodgers

Designer Jeff Maker believes every song evokes an emotional state. The mission of a lighting designer is to reflect this aura on stage while supporting (and not detracting from) the music. I…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:08AM

GLP Mad Maxx Creates High Visual Impact over The Weeknd’s Touring City Skyline by Griffin Rodgers

Globally renowned singer-songwriter The Weeknd has become the first major touring artist in North America to use GLP’s mighty Mad Maxx CW searchlights – on his long running 'After Hours …

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:57AM
Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Ericsson’s U.S. HQ Chooses tvONE and Green Hippo by Griffin Rodgers

Ericsson, a global leader in 5G network innovation, has upgraded its 300-seat auditorium at its North American headquarters in Plano, TX, delivering a seamless and professional presentation …

SOURCE: PLSN at 05:14PM

Elation Lighting Acquires X-Laser by Michael S. Eddy

Elation Lighting Inc., a global leader in entertainment lighting solutions, has acquired the X-Laser brand and assets and launched X-Laser USA, a new independent company that will continue o…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:21AM
Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Concert Stuff Group Brings Stage and Event Solutions to Global Citizen Festival in NYC by Griffin Rodgers

The 2025 Global Citizen Festival transformed Central Park into a global stage for music and activism. This year’s event was headlined by Cardi B and Shakira, with performances by Tyla, Ayr…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:07AM
Monday, September 29, 2025

Broadway’s Tony Award-Winning Musical ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Uses Ayrton Fixtures by Griffin Rodgers

Five-time Tony Award-nominated Lighting Designer Ben Stanton chose Ayrton Diablo S fixtures for Broadway’s 'Maybe Happy Ending', the South Korean musical about human-like helper-bots who f…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:10PM

CLUK of Belgium Makes Large Investment in Elation Sōl Blinders by Plsn Staff

Dry hire company CLUK BV of Belgium has invested in more than 100 Elation Sōl I Blinders supplied through Elation's exclusive distributor in Belgium, XLR. For CLUK, the purchase is a signif…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:09PM

Foundation For Stage Managers is Fundraising and Added New Board Members by Griffin Rodgers

The Board of Directors of Foundation for Stage Managers (FSM) wants to remind people that FSM is in the midst of a fundraising campaign, SHARING THE SPOTLIGHT, until Oct. 8th. Also they welc…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:54AM

DeLong Foundation Announces its Flagship Initiative DeLong Academy by Griffin Rodgers

DeLong Foundation announced DeLong Academy and the launch of its first three classes, offering specialized training for students of all abilities in rigging and technical production.

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:40AM

Zach Bryan Sets New U.S. Concert Attendance Record Playing “The Big House” by Griffin Rodgers

Country music superstar Zach Bryan headlined the first-ever concert at the University of Michigan’s iconic stadium, “The Big House,” drawing 112,408 fans and setting a new U.S. concer…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:07AM
Thursday, September 25, 2025

Rhine-Ruhr FISU World University Games opt for Ayrton Cobra by Griffin Rodgers

Lighting Designer, Arkin Atacan, chose the Ayrton Cobra for his lighting design for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies at the Wedau Stadium in Duisburg, Germany. The venue was chosen to cele…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:36AM

Robe Helps Hungarian National Day Spectacular by Griffin Rodgers

Budapest was energized with mixed-media spectaculars to celebrate its National Day on August 20th. The 35-minute timecoded show involved monumental projection, lasers, lighting, drone shows,…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:22AM

Paul “Arlo” Guthrie Embraces Classic Look with Fuze Wash 500 Fresnel by Griffin Rodgers

Soft field light has long been delivered through classic Fresnel fixtures, but with the industry’s shift to LED technology, designers have sometimes found themselves missing the vintage lo…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:10AM
Wednesday, September 24, 2025

The Stage Managers’ Association 2025 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management by Michael S. Eddy

On Monday October 20th, 2025, the Stage Managers’ Association (SMA) will present its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management, at the National Opera…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:37AM

Jonathan Rikner Mixes Perspectives for Hov1 with CHAUVET Professional by Griffin Rodgers

Designer Jonathan Rikner, of of NCOAB Productions, used the CHAUVET Professional COLORado PXL Bar 16 to draw on the emotional power of both perspectives when lighting Swedish hip-hop powerho…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:51AM

Dripping Springs High School Upgrades Lighting System with ETC by Plsn Staff

Located in Texas, Dripping Springs High School produces theatre productions throughout the school year for the community, while also competing in UIL competitions such as One-Act Play and Th…

SOURCE: PLSN at 08:56AM
Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Staten Island’s Historic St. George Theatre Upgrades with Ayrton Lighting Rig by Griffin Rodgers

Staten Island’s landmark St. George Theatre performing arts venue recently invested in Ayrton Khamsins and Ayrton Huracan Washes, provided by Barbizon Lighting, for its latest upgrade. The…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:45AM
Monday, September 22, 2025

Tomorrowland 2025: Overcoming Adversity with Unity by Griffin Rodgers

Just days before opening Tomorrowland 2025, a fire severely damaged the festival’s iconic Orbyz Mainstage, raising serious concerns about whether the event could proceed. Pixelscreen.eu to…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:19AM
Friday, September 19, 2025

Lüz Studio Moves To Rhythm of Jason Aldean Tour with CHAUVET Professional by Griffin Rodgers

Matthieu Larivée and the team at Lüz Studio created a compelling design for Jason Aldean’s 'Full Throttle Tour'. Working with a rig from Bandit Lites, Larivée and his colleagues deftly…

SOURCE: PLSN at 06:25PM
Thursday, September 18, 2025

Registration for The 2026 NAMM Show Is Now Open by Griffin Rodgers

NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global non-profit music trade organization, announced that the online registration for the 2026 NAMM Show is now live and ongo…

SOURCE: PLSN at 05:14PM

DVS Launches ZERA: Ultra-Lightweight Form with Bold Visual Technology by Griffin Rodgers

DVS LED Systems has launched its latest flagship LED panel for rental and staging applications, Zera. Combining an ultra-lightweight design with groundbreaking LED technologies to deliver ex…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:37PM

Jolt Panel FX Creates Bold Looks Under Big Sky by Griffin Rodgers

ADJ’s flexible Jolt Panel FX has been utilized throughout the summer for the 'Music in the Mountains' concert series in Big Sky, MT. Supplied by production company Jereco Studios, 12 of th…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:08AM

Concert Stuff Group Powers Back-to-Back Concert Runs at Soldier Field and Wrigley Field by Griffin Rodgers

As summer closed with a bang, Concert Stuff Group (CSG) proved once again why they stand alongside the best companies in the live event industry. For the last week of August, CSG helped d…

SOURCE: PLSN at 08:54AM

4Wall Entertainment Expands Rental Inventory with Major Investment in Elation Paragon by Griffin Rodgers

Leading rental and production company 4Wall Entertainment has made a significant investment in Elation’s Paragon series, adding hundreds of Paragon S and Paragon M LED profile luminaires t…

SOURCE: PLSN at 08:05AM
Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Dave Quinn’s Darkstar Orchestra Looks Created with CHAUVET Professional by Griffin Rodgers

Dave Quinn is the Lighting Designer for Dark Star Orchestra, the legendary Grateful Dead tribute band. Like the band his client celebrates, Quinn tends to follow a minimalistic path that lea…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:57AM

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