Eaton Announces Intent to Spin Off its Lighting Business News by Thomas Richard - April 9, 2019 Eaton has announced its intent to pursue a spin-off of its Lighting business, creating an independent, publicly traded company – a transaction expected to be completed by the end of this year. Included in the spin-off is Eaton’s lighting business – UK brands Zero 88, iLight and Greengate which are part
Tamino Shows Go Mega with Robe Live by Thomas Richard - April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 Lighting designer Jan Van Lindt from PRSPKTIV DESIGN has been working with one of the most hotly tipped young artists of the moment – hugely charismatic Belgian-Egyptian singer songwriter Tamino. Fresh from winning a 2019 MIA (Belgium’s top music awards) for Best Alternative Artist, the effortlessly handsome and passionate young performer
Versatile Claypaky Fixtures Deliver for Classical Spectacular Live by Thomas Richard - March 29, 2019 Classical Spectacular, one of the UK’s most popular classical music showcase, returned to the Royal Albert Hall over the weekend to celebrate its 30th Anniversary at the venue, backed by an enormous production featuring an indoor firework display, rifles and cannons. Esteemed lighting designer Durham Marenghi has selected a variety
Robe SuperSpikies for Triggerfinger Shows Live by Thomas Richard - March 28, 2019 Belgian rock band Triggerfinger played 4 highly energised, sold-out shows at the beautiful Roma concert hall in Antwerp, Belgium, … marking the European live performance debut of Robe’s new SuperSpikie moving light. The band’s lighting designer is Erwin Van Lokeren and the lighting and audio equipment was supplied by rental specialist
GLP’s Custom Lighting Solution for Detroit Art Extravaganza Live by Thomas Richard - March 27, 2019 Renowned production lighting designer Andi Watson recently undertook one of his most challenging projects ever - this time in the art world - thanks to a collaboration with LA-based mixed-media artist Doug Aitken. Conceived by Doug Aitken Workshop, the mirrored art installation, Mirage Detroit, has transformed the 100-year-old Savings Bank in
Kurt Wagner frames Michael Bublé with Ayrton MagicDot-SX Live by Thomas Richard - March 27, 2019 Michael Bublé’s world tour, An Evening With Michael Bublé, in celebration of his 10th studio album, #❤️ (Love), marks the singer’s long-awaited return to touring after a 2-year hiatus. It is a huge production with an intense schedule, with 12 performances already taking place in just the first 2 weeks
SES Redesigns Zac Brown Band Touring Rig With Claypaky Scenius Unicos Live by Thomas Richard - March 24, 2019 Special Event Services (SES), headquartered in North Carolina, USA, has sent a large complement of Claypaky fixtures on tour with American country group Zac Brown Band. The band has commenced the second leg of its “Down the Rabbit Hole Live” tour, the group’s 5th headlining concert tour, in support of its
WORK PRO’s LightShark Lighting Console Goes On Tour With ‘Adele’ Live by Thomas Richard - March 8, 2019 WORK PRO’s versatile LightShark DMX-based hardware lighting console is making life on the road much easier for PA and lighting company Black Cat Audio, which is currently deploying the console on the international theatre show Someone Like You – The Adele Songbook. UK-based Black Cat Audio has been providing lighting
Avolites Brings New Tech To An Old Soul Install by Thomas Richard - March 6, 2019 Even after this year’s Mardi Gras festivities have come and gone, Harrah’s Casino in the famous French Quarter will still be drawing in the droves to its latest dazzling spectacle: Fillmore New Orleans, Live Nation’s Crescent City take on the iconic San Francisco music hall. The newest Fillmore, whose old-fashioned theater
Elation DARTZ Keeps Pace With August Burns Red Live by Thomas Richard - March 6, 2019 You’d be hard pressed to find a band that plays at a more upbeat tempo than August Burns Red. The metalcore band’s fast-paced, aggressive sound keeps listeners on the edge of their seats, a dynamic style of breakneck metal that has endeared them to their fans for the past 15 years. Needing a