A&O, which prides itself as 'your partner for the latest in light technology - worldwide', announces its support for this year's event as the industry gears up for this September's ceremony.
A&O says it is "delighted" to have the opportunity to sponsor the bar area, which will provide KOI invited guests with an opportunity to network in convivial surroundings, following the more formal dinner and awards.
"We are aware of the importance of the KOI event and therefore delighted to offer the major support for the Get-Together after the Awards," said Marco Niedermeier, CEO, A&O Lighting Technology.
"The Knight of Illumination Awards is delighted to welcome A&O Lighting Technology as exclusive sponsors of the bar and after dinner get together," said KOI coordinator Durham Marenghi. "We're all looking forward to a friendly evening celebrating lighting design in all its many guises."
With Official Awards Sponsor Osram and supported by ABTT, ET Now, L&S America, L&SI, PLASA, The Theatres Trust and Women in Stage Entertainment A&O joins a prestigious sponsorship role call for this year's KOI Awards that includes: AED Rent, Ambersphere, Artistic Licence, Avolites, Cast Lighting, Chauvet, DBN, DWR, ETC, Gearsource Europe, Green Hippo, Hawthorn, HSL, MA Lighting, PRG, Rosco, Siyan and Wireless Solutions.
Now in its fifth year, the Knight of Illumination Awards provides public recognition for outstanding achievements in lighting design by lighting designers working on productions in the UK. The awards event is organised by the STLD, the ALD and Clay Paky and recognises excellence in lighting design from the areas of live music, television, and theatre events.
(Jim Evans)
