INTL: Ed Sheeran’s Divide Tour Upgrades to disguise gx 2 Media Server with all new HDMI VFC Cards

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by Thomas Richard - August 8, 2018

As multi-award winning singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran continues his third global world tour, , the long-running production has upgraded to a disguise gx 2 media server and become the first show to use the new disguise HDMI 2.0 VFC cards. “I’ve been a fan of disguise since I began using the product

GBR: disguise Drive P!nk’s ‘Beautiful Trauma’ World Tour

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by Thomas Richard - August 8, 2018

Fans of P!nk have come to expect a spectacular show when the singer performs, and they won't be disappointed by her 'Beautiful Trauma World Tour,' which kicked off in March 2018 and plays 86 dates in North America and Oceania through to September. The dynamic media-rich show, which features the

DEU: GLP and the Magic of Light

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by Thomas Richard - August 8, 2018

Thanks to their incredible shows, the Ehrlich Brothers have become among the best known magicians and illusionists in the world. Their trademarks include trucks weighing several tons emerging from nowhere, trees growing in a matter of seconds, and almost everything disappearing from the huge stage during the course of a

GLOBAL: Philips Vari-Lite VL6000 Beams enhance the drama of Pink’s Beautiful Trauma

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by Thomas Richard - August 2, 2018July 30, 2018

Signify has announced that the current Beautiful Trauma world tour by US rock star Pink is benefiting from the power and presence of the Philips Vari-Lite VL6000 Beam luminaire. Lighting designer Baz Halpin is employing the unique fixture to provide dramatic punctuations to the energetic and spectacular production. "This is a

GBR: Philips Vari-Lite VL2600 Profile makes bright debut at Forest Live

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by Thomas Richard - August 1, 2018July 30, 2018

Signify has announced that its new LED stage luminaire, the Philips Vari-Lite VL2600 Profile, made a striking world debut on the stages of the Forestry Commission's Forest Live shows in June. Supplied by Pearce Hire, the VL2600s were used to light performances by artists including Gary Barlow, The Script, Kasabian

SGP: Versatile Philips Vari-Lite VL4000 adds to Circus spectacle

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by Thomas Richard - July 31, 2018July 30, 2018

Signify has announced that the quality and versatility of its Philips Vari-Lite stage lighting fixtures have helped to conjure the magic of the big-top for the sumptuous Circus 1903 - The Golden Age of Circus. The dazzling show, complete with life-sized elephant puppets, thrilled audiences at its most recent run

GLOBAL: Signify appoints Brian Friborg to lead Entertainment Group

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by Thomas Richard - July 30, 2018

Signify has announced the appointment of entertainment lighting executive Brian Friborg as head of its Entertainment Lighting Group. The appointment of Brian, an experienced leader with a deep understanding of the unique requirements of the entertainment lighting business, is a clear signal of the company's commitment to this specialist sector. Danish

INTL: Jack White Kicks Off Headlining Tour with Claypaky Sharpy Washes Along for the Ride

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by Thomas Richard - July 25, 2018

Jack White, frontman for The White Stripes and a top solo artist, has kicked off his headlining tour of North America and Europe with a large complement of Claypaky Sharpy Wash fixtures supporting the show. ACT Lighting, Inc. is the exclusive North American distributor of Claypaky in North America. White’s tour

ITA: DTS fixtures turn on the lights for Social Music City

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by Thomas Richard - July 25, 2018July 25, 2018

The former railway station of Porta Romana is one of the 'historic' areas of Milan waiting to be recovered with a project of urban revaluation. Since 2015, 'Social Music City' has enhanced that unused space with its tensio-structure, attracting thousands of young people thanks to the DJ sets of the best

CHN: MUSIC Tribe’s New Manufacturing Facility Emphasises Transparency

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by Thomas Richard - July 24, 2018

Located in Nanlang town in Zhangshan City, MUSIC Tribe City is the baby of the company's founder, Uli Behringer – and for good reason. Having taken over three years of planning and construction, the sprawling 300,000sqm facility was created as a means to ensure product quality. Speaking at a press conference,