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17 November 2025

Croatia - Mastering is a busy rental and show production company based in Đurdevac in eastern Croatia, founded in 2018 by Đuro (Djuro) Kucelj, who also runs a construction business and has been an active musician for the last 40 years, playing with various bands and mixing music in clubs. Đuro’s two sons, Matija and Lovro are also involved with Mastering.

In early 2025, Mastering landed the job to supply production for one of Croatia’s leading bands, Parni Valjak, which had Robe moving lights on their lighting rider, so Đuro made his initial Robe investment. 20 MegaPointes and 24 x Spiider LED wash beams joined the Mastering inventory, which have been working constantly ever since.

Mastering’s client base covers a lot of live music, concerts, tours, and festivals plus some high-end corporate and industrial shows, but music is where their he

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17 November 2025

USA - Garbage have just concluded their 37-city Happy Endings tour with lighting design by Emmanuelle Gigi Pedron. “With Garbage, the music swings from gritty to cinematic in a heartbeat,” said Pedron. “I am busking the show, so I get to ride those mood swings in real time - it’s chaos and control, just like the band.”

Helping Pedron on this journey is an all Chauvet Professional rig supplied by Christie Lites. To accent the dramatic quality of the show, she follows a “lighting 101” principle of playing with intensity levels, moving starkly from bold brightness to more shadowy looks.

Pedron also uses a backdrop curtain made of aluminium chains to add to the kinetic feel of the show. “The backdrop moves nicely,” she said. “It moves with breeze from the fans and shimmers. I love how it catches light in unpredictable ways -

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17 November 2025

USA - Bandit Lites provided lighting for the latest Papa Roach tour, collaborating once again with lighting designer Mathius ‘Mathes’ Kuhn to bring the band’s energy to life on stage.

“Working with Bandit is always great,” shared Kuhn. “The gear is very well maintained, the prep is unmatched, and the crew is top notch. I also like working together with the Client Reps on fitting the design into a budget and giving the band the best bang for the buck.”

Kuhn praised the synergy between his design vision and Bandit’s experienced team: “It’s always great to have a team of touring-experienced client reps, project managers, and shop personnel that can look at my production design drawings and translate that to something tour friendly.”

The lighting design features moments that capture the emotional depth and high-impact perfor

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14 November 2025

Germany - For decades, Das Fest in Karlsruhe has ranked among southern Germany’s largest open-air events, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors each July to the city. The 2025 edition took place from 24 to 27 July and, despite variable weather, attracted more than 243,000 festivalgoers. Including the pre-event, Das Fest am See, the total attendance climbed beyond 268,000.

The line-up featured national and international acts including 01099, Amy Macdonald, Clueso, Faithless, Grossstadtgeflüster, Max Giesinger & Friends, and Zoe Wees.

Crystal Sound has been involved with Das Fest since its earliest days. “We’ve been looking after Das Fest virtually since the beginning,” recalls Jonas Goldschmidt, event technology specialist at Crystal Sound. “Today, we are responsible for audio, lighting, rigging a

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14 November 2025

UK - In the summer of 2025, the Matterley Estate in the South Downs National Park near Winchester was transformed into a fictional city with eight themed districts, over 50 hidden venues and 12 main stages. The Boomtown Festival once again impressed this year with its combination of music, theatre and visual art.

The stage and lighting designs always make a major contribution to the magic of Boomtown. The British event technology service provider GLS Lighting was once again responsible for the realisation on several main stages this year – with a focus on lights from Cameo.

For the Grand Central Stage, account and project manager Wil Gregory created a setup that could be harmoniously integrated into the spectacular stage architecture with its handmade backdrops by the London design studio Brutal. “We wanted to optimise the set design of

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14 November 2025

USA - A compact yet effective lighting rig, comprised exclusively of ADJ fixtures, was deployed for a hometown performance by techno DJ Stacey Pullen. Taking place on the patio outside Detroit’s TV Lounge nightclub, Pullen played a mammoth ‘open to close’ DJ set with dancefloor illumination provided by ADJ Jolt Bar FXIP, Vizi Beam 12RX and Vizi Wash Z19 fixtures.

The longest running nightclub in Detroit, TV Lounge is the spiritual home of electronic music in Motor City. Throughout the summer, the venue’s indoor space is occasionally augmented for special events by transforming its patio into an open-air dance floor with the city skyline providing an impressive backdrop.

The task of carrying out this transformation from a technical perspective falls to ART Visuals, the recently formed lighting arm of well-established Detroit audio production a

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14 November 2025

UK - STLS was commissioned by Epsom & Ewell Borough Council along with The Epsom Playhouse, a much-loved theatre in Surrey, to modernise its house lighting system, upgrade the existing dimmer room, and install new lighting fixtures across the auditorium. The project aimed to improve lighting quality and energy efficiency, and create a cleaner, more integrated control environment that would serve the venue for years to come.

The scope of work included the design, supply, installation, programming, and testing of a complete new lighting and control system. The goal was to deliver a modern, flexible, and efficient setup that met the demands of both day-to-day operations and high-profile live performances, all while respecting the character and functionality of the venue.

The installation came with several logistical challenges. The venue is only clo

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14 November 2025

USA - The historic Soldiers and Sailors auditorium in downtown Chattanooga hosted Black Jacket Symphony’s The Era of Yacht Rock Tour. LD Gable Larramore used the Chauvet Professional Rogue and Colorado fixtures in his rig to create a summer-by-the-sea look on stage – albeit 300 miles inland.

“This being the Yacht Rock tour, I made a ton of gradient sunset and water-coloured scenes to sell the vibe 100-percent,” said Larramore. “The main goal was to accent the music tastefully, while still being engaging and exciting. At the same time, I wanted to ensure that every one of the 14 band members was lit properly.”

Helping Larramore conjure up the captivating colours in his show, including his immersive monochromatic panoramas, were his rig’s 24 Colorado Batten Q15 fixtures, which like the rest of the lights are owned by the

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14 November 2025

USA - Elation has announced the appointment of Jeff Washburn as regional sales representative for the US South-Central region.

Washburn brings a wealth of sales and business development experience gained during long tenures with High End Systems and Martin Professional. He comes to Elation from a position as sr. manager business development at ROE Visual, where he developed new client relationships and project opportunities.

In his new role as regional sales representative at Elation, Washburn will be working closely with the sales team to identify new opportunities and drive growth across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

Washburn started in the new position in October and states: “I’m excited for this opportunity. Innovation, a diverse product portfolio, and a leadership team that genuinely values its customers and employees are

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12 November 2025

Germany - The Laserworld Group has announced that LPS Lasersysteme is the newest member of its company group. The official announcement was presented during the keynote at the Laserworld Group's recent open house event in Berlin.

Founded in 1993 by Siegmund ‘Siggi’ Ruff, LPS Lasersysteme is located in Ofterdingen, Southwest Germany, and has been committed to the development and production of its own laser systems for over 30 years. In its early days, LPS secured a significant market share in Europe with the development of professional gas laser systems and has evolved into a key player in the show laser industry.

Martin Werner, CEO of Laserworld AG, comments: "With LPS Lasersysteme, we are not only taking 30 years of profound German engineering expertise onboard, but we are also specifically strengthening our portfolio in the professional show la

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12 November 2025

USA - Alfalite has announced a strategic partnership with Adistec Corp, a distributor of infrastructure, software, and professional media solutions in Latin America and the United States. The alliance marks ‘a major step in Alfalite’s expansion strategy’ across the Media & Entertainment market in the Americas.

Through this collaboration, Adistec will distribute and promote Alfalite’s full range of LED solutions for broadcast, virtual production (VP XR), live events, and corporate workspaces.

“We are delighted to partner with Adistec to accelerate our growth in such dynamic markets,” said Luis Garrido, executive director at Alfalite. “Their proven experience in business development and their regional coverage provide an excellent platform to extend our LED technology to new customers and projects across the Americas.”

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12 November 2025

UK - Fisher Productions is marking its third consecutive year as official production partner for the Ever After Garden. This captivating winter installation, featuring over 30,000 illuminated white roses, will be held in a new location this year, Duke of York Square, in the heart of Chelsea.

Each year, the Ever After Garden provides a tranquil haven where visitors of all ages can remember treasured friends and family they have lost. You are invited to dedicate a rose in memory of a loved one, whilst making a donation to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, which raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.

Since its launch, the installation has become a cherished London tradition - uniting visitors in reflection and remembrance. It has raised over £1.2m since its launch in 2019, enabling The Royal Marsden Cancer Cha

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12 November 2025

Estonia - Rakvere Theatre opened in 1940 and offers a lively repertoire of classic, contemporary and experimental works from around the world, including from Estonia’s authors and playwrights.

In the last year, the theatre has invested significantly in new Robe LED moving lights, as part of a drive by the Estonian Ministry of Culture to encourage venues to replace their conventional lighting inventories with newer and more sustainable options.

This is an initiative involving 10 major Estonian theatres, of which Rakvere received the largest number of new fixtures, with 50 x Robe T1 Profiles, 27 x T2 Profiles, 69 x Spiider wash beams, 75 x LEDBeam 350s, 14 x ParFect 150 RGBWs, 16 x Tetra2s, 12 x TetraXs, 36 x T11 Profiles with drop in gobo and iris modules, and six Footsie2 Slim footlight units.

They also invested in two Robe RoboSpot systems

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12 November 2025

Singapore - For the first time in its more than 30-year history, SRS Group is officially entering the Asia Pacific market and establishing a new branch in Singapore.

Sean McKernan, the company’s new general manager - Asia Pacific, shares: “I am thrilled to lead the SRS Group’s expansion in the APAC region and to build a strong foundation for delivering exceptional support to our customers across Asia.

“We welcome everyone to join us in celebrating the grand opening of Asia SRS Group and visit our stand no. 2825 at PIFA ‘25 in Singapore. This event marks the beginning of a long road that everyone – our team, partners, and customers – will walk together."

Samuel Sloboda, the CEO of SRS Group, celebrates the expansion and adds: “In our plans for global expansion, having a branch in Asia was certainly one of my biggest dreams. Bu

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12 November 2025

Europe - Follow-Me has appointed Menno Appelhof to the role of technical sales specialist. With 35 years of experience spanning lighting design, operations, and sales across the live entertainment industry, Appelhof will play a key role in expanding Follow-Me's global distribution and sales partner network while supporting both partners and end users with technical expertise.

Throughout his career, he has worked with industry-leading companies including Avolites and Elation, gaining deep expertise in control systems and lighting technology.

"I've known about Follow-Me since the moment they started, and I already knew many people within the company from my time in the industry," says Appelhof. "My experience helps me filter out what's really important for each specific client. Every use case is unique, so I can tailor our offering to pinpoint exactly

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11 November 2025

Your milestone 40^th anniversary edition of LSi is out now! Available with a special cover for those who subscribe to the print edition, the November 2025 edition is also available in a digital format which is available to read and download now.

Inside, along with reflections on LSi’s history, we’re proud to share a wealth of exciting content reflecting 40 years of innovation, creativity, product development and more from across the industry.

This includes an in-depth report on 1985’s Live Aid - which took place a few months before LSi’s launch - as Steve Moles talks to fellow production professionals who worked on the iconic fundraising event that quite literally changed lives. Meanwhile, Rob Hall

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11 November 2025

UK - In the Traitors Live Immersive Experience in Covent Garden, guests step into the world of the hit TV gameshow The Traitors, completing missions, navigating mind games at the famous Roundtable, and testing their strategy in a battle of deceit and loyalty.

Lighting designer Elliot Griggs was appointed to bring the tension, drama, and theatricality of the TV show into a fully immersive live environment. He approached White Light (WL) to supply the lighting fixtures. “We wanted to bottle the tension and drama that everyone loves from the TV show and boil it down into the live experience,” explains Elliot. “We couldn’t exactly rebuild Ardross Castle in Covent Garden, but we could take plenty of design cues to give as much of the iconic look and feel as we could.”

Lighting plays a pivotal role in shaping the experience, gui

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11 November 2025

USA - Lionel Richie just completed his latest residency at The Wynn’s Encore Theatre in Las Vegas where Crossfade Design created a dynamic screen surround for the stage with 48 ultra-compact, laser-source Ayrton Kyalami fixtures.

The singer-songwriter plays several two-week runs annually in his Wynn residencies, a schedule which will continue in 2026. Eric Wade, one of the partners and a senior designer with Crossfade Design, has had a two-decade relationship with Richie and served as the lighting designer for his Wynn 2025 residency partnering with Richie’s creative director Brian Burke to deliver the production.

For this year’s Lionel Richie – King of Hearts show, Wade redesigned the 40ft LED videowall which acted as a backdrop for the singer. “We got rid of the overhead truss and with a U-shaped truss and floor package we surrou

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11 November 2025

UK - Launched this month, Backstage Radio is a new digital radio station dedicated to ‘the people behind theatre, live music, and live events’ has launched this month. Backstage Radio, created by the team at Show Works aims to give the crew, creatives, and technical teams of the live industry ‘a platform of their own’.

Broadcasting on DAB+ in London and streaming online nationwide, Backstage Radio mixes music, interviews, industry news, and behind-the-scenes stories. The aim is to celebrate the people who make shows happen, from West End sound designers and touring riggers to festival stage crews and lighting programmers.

Oscar Thompson, director of Show Works and founder of Backstage Radio, said: “This started as a fun side project - a hobby that got out of hand - and now we're launching on DAB across London’s West End. Backstage Radio i

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11 November 2025

USA - Pharos Architectural Controls will be showcasing and demonstrating its latest solutions in lighting control technology on booth 3500.

Visitors to the Pharos stand will be able to engage with live demonstrations of the Pharos Designer range, which boasts a wide selection of controllers to suit ‘any DMX, eDMX and DALI lighting project’, with comprehensive show control capabilities, and free software that enables the build and design of even the most challenging installation.

The Pharos team will be on hand to demonstrate Designer’s real time audio reactive capabilities, and its easy integration with Advatek LED Pixel controllers, showcase the technology, its possibilities, and answer any questions.

Visitors can also enjoy a live demonstration of Pharos Expert, which brings its built-in expertise to the commissioning process, offerin

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11 November 2025

Australia - LSC Control Systems has announced the appointment of a new marketing manager, Ash Douglas, to be based at the company’s Melbourne headquarters.

With 10 years’ experience in digital marketing, working with complex industrial and manufacturing businesses, Ash has a track record of assisting rapid growth through the execution of data-driven marketing strategies.

After being acquired by Robe Lighting in early 2024, LSC has seen significant expansion, not just in terms of manufacturing, but in its international sales network and its regional representation for stablemate brands, Avolites and Robe.

Commenting on his appointment, Ash says “LSC has a proud heritage – a rare example of Australian engineering excellence on the global stage. I’m excited to build on that legacy by working closely with our customers to understand the

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10 November 2025

Switzerland - ADJ Europe has announced the appointment of Sacom AG as its exclusive distributor for Switzerland. This new partnership will provide ‘improved product availability and customer support to Swiss ADJ customers, as well as delivering Sacom’s extensive customer base access to ADJ’s expansive product line of professional lighting equipment’.

Founded in 1951 and based in Brügg, near Biel, Switzerland, Sacom AG is a distributor of car audio, hi-fi and home cinema, DJ equipment and lighting products. Through a strong network of specialised dealers and technical experts, Sacom provides innovative brands with local support and personalized service. The company’s CEO, Yves Lamontagne, has more than four decades of experience in the audio and electronics distribution industry.

The company’s DJ & Lighting business unit is led by St

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10 November 2025

Croatia - Lisinski Concert Hall is a major venue in Zagreb, well known for staging large-scale music shows, conference and congress events. Opened in 1973 and named after Croatian composer Vatroslav Lisinski, it is known for its acoustic quality, central location, and multi-genre programming across its 1,800-capacity main hall and 300-seat small hall.

The venue has been investing in Robe moving lights for around 10 years and now has 20 x Spiider LED wash beams, eight MegaPointes, 12 x LEDBeam 350s and four LEDWash 600s in the main hall and eight LEDBeam 150s in the small hall, which are looked after and utilised by a lighting crew of four led by Dubravko Laslavić who has been head of lighting for 25 years.

The Spiiders and the LEDBeam 350s are the most recent purchases, delivered over the last three years by Robe’s Croatian distributor, LAV Studio

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10 November 2025

Europe - Cambridge University European Theatre Group has been touring Western Europe with the next generation of actors, directors, designers and technicians since 1957. Derek Jacobi and Trevor Nunn were amongst the inaugural company members that first toured Romeo & Juliet to the continent, and the tradition of touring a Shakespeare production every December has been maintained since.

The European Theatre Group (CUETG) prides itself on its status as a self-sufficient, student-run company that juxtaposes professional equipment with experimental sets. The latest Christmas tour, directed by Pauline Eller, took A Midsummer Night’s Dream to six European venues in just 14 days, with venues varying hugely in size from the compact auditorium of De Koelisse, Leuven to a full 350-seat Wilhelma Theatre in Stuttgart.

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