SLMC was first held in 2001 and then again in 2004 and 2007. After a long break, it is finally returning. Sponsors for the event include Artscape, CamQuip, Declan Randall Lighting Design, DWR Distribution, Electrosonic, ETC, LEE Filters, The Market Theatre, Philips Selecon, Prosound and Gearhouse Splitebeam.
The course is aimed at anyone who is interested in stage lighting and theatre, from technicians and designers, to stage managers, event crew, directors, choreographers and students.
Participants need not have any previous knowledge about lighting design, as everything is covered from the basics to the more advanced design techniques. It does not matter whether you work primarily in theatre, live events, television or corporate entertainment, SLMC is a great event and a fantastic opportunity to meet other people in your industry and network with professional designers and product suppliers from around the world.
To Register visit www.slmc.co.za . The fully inclusive price to attend SLMC for both days will cost R1500.00 (incl. VAT) per person, or if you only want to attend one of the days, it is R975.00 (incl. VAT) per day. Students and scholars only pay R950.00 (incl. VAT) for both days. To qualify for this reduced rate a copy of your student card or your school details will be required when you register.
There is also a 10% discount for groups of 5 or more and a 15% discount for groups of 10 or more, so please contact us if you would like more information about our group discount rates.
The price to attend SLMC includes full attendance to all sessions on both days as well as product launches and demonstrations. A coffee station and lunch will be provided on both days.
Participants will also attend a performance on the evening of Day One and the ticket price for the show (to be confirmed) is also included.
You will receive a copy of the book Theatrical Lighting Design - Making the Light Fantastic.
All attendees will also receive a certificate of attendance.
This year there is a large focus on LED lighting and technology and the use of LED in current stage design. With LED becoming more and more prevalent, we will share some of the things we have learned in using LED as "another tool in the designer's toolbox".
Richard Pilbrow (international theatre lighting legend) will be joining the panel of South African lighting designers, Declan Randall and Mannie Manim.
(Jim Evans)
