Time to Refresh

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by Thomas Richard - April 5, 2020

In many parts of Asia, a total lock-down or partial restriction on movements are in place. The impact of the COVID-19 virus is unparalleled. Many may not even be used to the idea of being stuck within the four walls of their house! Nevertheless this is an opportune time to

Lighting Designer Normand Chasse Chooses Robert Juliat for New Canadian Music Series

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by Thomas Richard - April 2, 2020April 2, 2020

Lighting designer Normand Chasse of Montreal-based Wysart selected Robert Juliat Dalis 864 LED asymmetric footlights for the recording of Mix Sonore, a new English-French music variety programme, which will air on Canada’s TV5Unis starting in May. Mix Sonore is a live music series which features Martha Wainwright hosting a lineup of

Wrestling Event Enjoys Flawless Comms with Green-GO

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by Thomas Richard - April 2, 2020

Stagelight, one of Switzerland’s leading production rental houses, recently provided a Green-GO event comms solution as part of the full technical production package for a high-profile professional wrestling show at Zurich’s multi-purpose Hallenstadion. The event was another success for Green-GO’s award-winning digital intercom over Ethernet technology, which has become a

Irish Country Star Nathan Carter Tours With ADJ Lighting & Effects

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by Thomas Richard - April 2, 2020

One of the biggest stars of the immensely popular Irish Country music scene, Nathan Carter and and his band recently finished a 13-date tour of England backed by an ADJ-led lighting and effects rig. From beams to stage washes, smoke effects to dry ice, Nathan’s longtime lighting designer, Derek Reilly,

12th Man Productions Provides Access to All A&M Fans Thanks to Dante

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by Thomas Richard - April 2, 2020

Located in the heart of the Houston-Dallas-Austin triangle, within a two-hour drive of most of the state’s 28 million residents, Texas A&M's main campus in College Station is home to more than 62,500 students. Another 5,700 are at branch campuses in locations across Texas – and as far away as

Battle of the Bands Finds the Winning Formula with Martin Audio & Focusrite

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by Thomas Richard - April 2, 2020April 2, 2020

Buckinghamshire Music Trust (BMT’s) Battle of the Bands (BOTB) contest for young aspiring musicians was this year blessed by having two of the world’s leading pro audio manufacturers provide a top tier concert touring spec. By being able to broadcast their sound through a premier touring PA, on a Dante

AGB Events Brings History to Life at the Smithsonian

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by Thomas Richard - April 2, 2020

Museums and galleries are, on the surface, collections of artifacts. Truly successful visitor engagement is achieved when the stories behind those artifacts are brought to life. As such, it was perhaps unsurprising that the National Library of Australia would turn to story-telling specialist AGB Events to create Beauty Rich and Rare,

Robe for Véronic DiCaire “Showgirl” tour

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by Thomas Richard - April 1, 2020April 1, 2020

Montreal-based visual design practice Luz Studio, headed by Matthieu Larivée, created the eye-catching production design at the core of French-Canadian singer and impressionist Véronic DiCaire’s current “Showgirl” tour, which had a very successful launch in Canada in December 2019, then toured arenas in Europe … before the Coronavirus pandemic took

L-Acoustics Delivers Unprecedented Sound to Grand Theatre

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by Thomas Richard - April 1, 2020

One of the most spectacular and well-equipped theatres in Europe, with a seating capacity of over 2,000, The Grand Theatre - National Opera ((Polish: Teatr Wielki - Opera Narodowa (TW-ON)) is a ‘must-visit’ cultural hub in Warsaw, housing a theatre complex, museum, opera company, and the Polish National Ballet all

Port Lighting Systems and Elation for First Night Boston

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by Thomas Richard - March 31, 2020

Boston, USA, is a town with fantastic traditions and one festive custom that Bostonians have enjoyed since 1975 is First Night Boston, New England’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration. Produced by Conventures, Inc., this past season’s festivities were lit by Port Lighting Systems using Elation weatherproof luminaires. First Night Boston