Since joining the firm in 1999, he has worked on more than 75 projects including the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, the Overture Centre for the Arts in Madison, the DeBartolo Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of Notre Dame, the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, and the American Airlines Theatre in New York. He is currently wo
A scheme at the Emirates Stadium by Kate Wilkins and Virgin's luxury Upper Class Lounge at Heathrow by Isometrix Lighting + Design both make the cut in the Leisure category while hotly tipped Saint Paul's cathedral causes no surprises in the Heritage section.
In the entertainment category Robbie Williams having made the grade for the second year running is battling with Pink and Glyndebournes's production of Cosi Fan Tutte for top honours. While over in the innovations section, major manufacturers include Hoffmeister, Tho
Long time customer HSL has recently purchased six brand new state-of -the-art computer systems complete with NG Pro and PixelDrive fully installed. These systems have been specially customised by Radical Lighting and include the next generation of AMD processors and SLI graphics. HSL's project Manager Mike Oates says: "It's now essential for any rental company to be able to offer media servers to their clients. Digital lighting is being increasingly specified on all types of jobs and that needs easily programmab
Show organisers IIR Entertainment & Installation Technology Group says that the addition of companies such as Bose, Crestron and Opus Technologies to the exhibition roster will have implications not only for residential/lifestyle enhancement, but also in the commercial world.
These are joined by Visionaire, which supplies advanced audio visual and communication solutions to major commercial projects, and architectural lighting giants, Lumasense.
Said Lumasense's Mike Kanaan, "PALME Middle East has matured into an important show. We look forward to using it as a showcase to expose our premium lighting products to both the architectural and entertainment sectors, and to becoming
"For more than 25 years, Wybron has continually invested in innovating and developing advanced lighting systems," said Larry Turner, CEO of Wybron. "We listen to our customers and base our unique designs on their demands. Because of positive customer feedback, we are integrating this patented technology into new products like our fibre-optic illuminator. We intend to launch this new product in the coming weeks."
The Nexera utilises a set of cyan, magenta, and yellow dichroic filters, which are introduced into the beam of light, controll
"I've used the grandMA almost exclusively since 2002," he continues. "It gives me the flexibility to move things around the way I like it to work. I'm not forced to run the show the way whoever designed the board wants me to; instead, the grandMA is very open to the user. I also love its wireless remote."
The lighting complement controlled by the grandMA includes 24x Martin Mac 2000 profi
"The concept behind the lighting design was to help expand the set beyond its borders," comments Carlos Colina. "The audience and starfield was the only set, so I created a symmetrical look with two circular trusses with ten spokes coming out extending towards the starfield. I finished it off with 20" box trussing connecting between th
"It became clear that our old desk was not up to the demands we were making of it," explains technical manager Gareth Chell. "We test drove a few consoles and decided that the Congo jr was by far the best of all of them. It's made a real difference to the quality of lighting at the theatre, and we're really proud that we got one of the first desks in Europe.
"We chose the Congo jr as it has all the features and more that we were looking for and has the flexibility to meet with the demanding needs of a very diverse building. We al
A series of travelling seminars designed to educate dealers on the use and application of Elation lighting products, this year's Roadshow will stop in major U.S. markets from coast to coast and will even travel north and south of the border to Canada and Mexico City. Presented by factory-trained specialists, the one- or two-day seminars are offered free-of-charge to Elation dealers.
"The market for professional stage, club and architectural lighting products is booming, while at the same time these products are becoming increasingly more technically sophisticated," said Eric Loader, director of sales for Elation Professional. "There are great opportunities for retailers to grow their lighting business, but to do so they must possess the knowledge required t
"High School Musical onstage is more like a rock concert than a Broadway show," notes lighting programmer Patrick Dierson. "There's a lot of choreography, set piece moves, pyro, CO2 jets and big video projection screens."
With so much happening, Dierson hails the grandMA's multi-user programming capability, saying: "It's great. Touring lighting director Calvin 'Mac' Mossier can run the show and call spots as he would normally, and I can take notes from Patrick
The award is named after the founding president of ISPA and recognises an ISPA member of long standing whose achievements in arts management are deserving of special praise and recognition.Staples comments: "ISPA is a community of people with a shared passion for the performing arts. To receive the Patrick Hayes Award from my peers, colleagues and friends is a special honour." This award is particularly important to Theatre Projects, as it is the second time ISPA has recognised the achievements of our staff - the only organisation to have been honoured twice with thi
The Sound of Music opened to critical acclaim with Connie Fisher the winner of the hit TV show How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria? taking the lead role. The show produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Ian, The Really Useful Group and Live Nation is already a huge success. In January 2007 Fisher pledged her allegiance to the show till February 2008.
Stage Electrics have supplied a total of 17 tonnes of equipment that was delivered to the Palladium in just three weeks from point of order. The show has 108 moving lights consisting mainly of Martin
"We're very excited about the newest addition to our workbook series,"says Geoff McBeath, president of Resolve Software Solutions, creators ofthe VectorWorks Professional Learning Series Seminars and trainingcontent. "With the VectorWorks Spotlight Training Workbook andaccompanying CD, new users will be creating their lighting and scenicdesign projects in both 2D and 3D in no time."
Created for new users of VectorWorks Spotlight, this 260+ page trainingworkbook covers basic 2D drawing and editing, as well as lightingp
A leader in lighting for commercial, industrial, emergency and outdoor applications, Holophane's and Acuity Brand's Lighting New York City's extensive network of factory-trained sales representatives will now have Martin's complete Martin Architectural product range of exterior and interior colour changing luminaires at its disposal with the full support and technical back-up of Martin Professional, Inc.
Gorm Teichert, Martin Professional's vice president of public spaces and vice president of marketing, says: "The agreement to work together with Holophane is a positive decision for both companies and a real win-wi
Producers of the long-running show decided that its continued success meant that it would be worth purchasing a new lighting rig to replace the hired rig that has been performing Kevin Sleep's design since the show opened back in 1988 at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith. The show subsequently made a 'mini-tour' of the West End, to the Strand Theatre and then the Playhouse, before settling in its current home, the Fortune. The show has been there since 1989, which made it White Light's longest ever hire contract.
White Light's Sales team supplied a complete new lighting rig to the show, with ETC Source Four profiles and Selecon fresnels replacing Patt 23s, Pa
Emmy Award winning lighting designer, Bob Dickinson, used 12 of the new Falcons in clusters of three on custom field carts to augment the 12-minute spectacular. The Super Bowl is the nation's highest-rated TV programme. More than 141 million viewers watched last year's game in the U.S. alone. This year's Super Bowl will be broadcast to a potential worldwide audience of one billion people in more than 230 countries and territories. The Super Bowl Halftime Show is produced by Don Mischer Productions and White Cherry Productions.
The Falcon Beam, available in 3k to 8K, is a compact, indoor/outdoor, DMX controlled, xenon beam-light wit
BlueBeams in 5 and 10 degree versions and BlueDomes have replaced all working blue lights in and around the backstage area, the fly level and front-of-house cross-over gantry position. All existing fittings in the technical areas have been replaced - an unusual move for a theatre built just three-and-a-half years ago.
"They asked us to provide a demonstration and were blown away when they saw the products in situ," explained Leisuretec's Andy Duffield. "We assessed the best products and fittings for the different areas and depending on throw, elected either 5 or 10 degree BlueBeams. For the quick change areas stage left and right we chose BlueDomes with eyelids.&qu
"Being a broad-based company allows us to draw on a wealth of experience and innovations in all areas and apply these to meet our customers' needs," says Jere Harris, founder and chairman of PRG.
To dramatize the sleek durability of Hyundai Motor America's new concept car, the HCD-10 Hellion, Hyundai asked its partner, Exhibit Works Inc, to design a turntable that tilted while it rotated - an eye-catching contrast to the flat, earthbound motion of typical auto show turntables. Putting Hyundai's ide
Haeming brings over a decade of entertainment lighting experience in international sales and distribution, most recently with Arcus Lighting in Paderborn, Germany. As Arcus is the High End Systems distributor for Germany, Haeming will continue to work with his former company but in his new capacity with HES.
Haeming jumped into the Digital Lighting Revolution with High End's introduction of the Catalyst mirror head in 2001. Since then he has assisted lighting designers and Wholehog 3 console operators in professional shows with all of High End's line of products including its DL.2 and Catalyst v4 media server.<
"Charlie possesses two powerful characteristics that we were searching for in a National Sales Manager," said Julie Smith, Lightolier Controls and Entertainment Technology general manager. "The first is a tremendous aptitude to effectively lead a team of sales managers, and the second is his success building strong and lasting relationships with current and potential clients. We are very excited to have Charlie on board, and are optimistic that his hiring will have a positive effect on our bottom line."
"I am thrilled to be stepping into my new role with Ligh
Loughborough University - Students Union: Monday 19 February 2007
Hosted by LSU Entertainments: Contact - Jamie Campbell
tel: 01509 635101
email: avmcrew@lborosu.org.uk
Loughborough University - Students Union - TBC: Tuesday 20 February 2007
Hosted by LSU Entertainments: Contact - Jamie Campbell
tel: 01509 635101
email:avmcrew@lborosu.org.uk
Aberdare - Coliseum Theatre: Wednesday 28 March 2007
Hosted by ABTT. Contact - ABTT office:
tel: 020 7242 9200
email: training@abtt.org.uk
Taunton - Brewhouse Theatre: Monday 30 April 2007
Hosted by Stage Electrics Limited: Contact - Sara Alarabi.
email: sara.alarabi@stage-electrics.co.uk
Reading - Hex
Teague's responsibilities involve the cultivation of business and professional relationships with lighting solutions company Holophane, which Martin has recently formed a commercial cooperation with in the United States. The cooperation enables Holophane to offer Martin Professional's complete architectural range of colour-changing luminaires countrywide. Teague will also manage sales targets, marketing plans and strategies, as well as develop and manage specifications for business within Martin's Southeast regional territory.
Teague comes to Martin from The Lighting Alliance, a manufacturer's representative in Dallas, where he w
Located on de Julio, the widest street in the world, the 2,367-seat Teatro Colón is the second largest performing arts theatre in the southern hemisphere, second only to Australia's Sydney Opera House. The theatre opened on 25 May 1908 with a performance of Verdi's Aida and during the twentieth century has deservedly earned the reputation of a world-renowned operatic centre possessin
The extended family of Intelligent Drive Systems will also be on show, as well as being used to drive all luminaires on the stand, showing its wealth of built-in functions. Each IDS-4 and IDS-12 can run up to 144 LEDs, with the complementary IDS Wall Control DMX offering remote recall of all functions stored on the Drivers and dimming
