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Ukraine - Elation Professional has announced that over 800 of the company’s lighting products will feature in the lighting rig at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest to take place in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine from 9-13 May. As an official technical event supplier to the 2017 show, Elation lighting will be utilized by lighting designer Jerry Appelt and Eurovision Song Contest head of production Ola Melzig in what is certain to be a spectacular lighting design.
“Being a part of the Eurovision Song Contest is a tremendous opportunity for Elation, not only for us in Europe but around the world,” stated Elation director of sales & mrketing Eric Loader. “Our team is very excited to be involved in this year’s production and honored to be selected by the world-class design team which is certain to dazzle audiences around the globe and help us show how well Elation product

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Germany - Robe lighting has announced a new wholly-owned subsidiary - Robe Deutschland GmbH - which will be based in Munich and have a regional sales force covering the entire country.
The new company hits the ground running in this key European market with an exceptionally strong, experienced and well connected ‘dream-team’ on-board.
It will be headed by Dieter Gross, MD for Sales & Marketing and Martin Lönner, MD for Operations & Finances, a dual management framework that has worked so well in other Robe subsidiaries including Robe France and Robe North America.
Stephanie Walloner is Deputy Sales & Marketing Director and Sales Managers include Olaf Nehrenheim who will be on the road in north Germany and Martin Opitz who will be covering east Germany and Berlin.
Robe s.r.o.’s Sales Director Harry von den Stemmen explains that Robe Deuts

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Germany - LumenRadio is set to release a new version of SuperNova – Supernova 4. SuperNova is a complete system management tool for monitoring and configuring your lighting network and with the new features and improved UI this market leading RDM management tool has got even better.
With support for both CRMX and 3rd party Art-Net nodes from other manufacturers, SuperNova provides a clear and detailed view of the status of your entire network – both wired and wireless devices. RDM enabled fixtures can be configured and monitored from the software, with configuration of common parameters just a click away.
SuperNova 4 features a new and improved UI. The all-new flat design is aimed to work extremely well on not only your regular laptop, but also on tablet type computers with touch screen, such as Microsoft Surface. Among the new features is that now you hav

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Germany - MDG will bring new products to Prolight+Sound, Frankfurt, which is especially good news for those who work in tough environments or with permanent and semi-permanent installations.
Fresh off the blocks are a new IP55 haze generator, the ATMe WPE, and new accessories in the form of the Round Floor Pocket, RFP 239, complete with updated controller, RFP-CB, plus MDG’s unique D-Verter 239.
ATMe WPE is a non-stop, variable output, haze generator encased in a weather-proof carbon steel enclosure. It has been specifically designed as an IP55-rated, weather- and dust-proof version of MDG’s highly successful ATMe haze generator. ATMe WPE retains all ATMe’s characteristics and quality enabling it to create the finest, almost invisible mist which shows off laser and light beams to perfection. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
RFP 239 is a DMX/

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Germany - Ayrton celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2017 and will mark the occasion with the addition of new members to the Ayrton team. To complement the team led by founder and CTO Yvan Peard, Christopher Agius Ferrante has taken on the role of CEO, Michael Althaus is the new global sales director, Simon Gasch joins Ayrton as a regional sales manager and Chunyan Hou is the new legal and administration manager.
“We are focused on continuing Ayrton’s success,” says Chris Ferrante, CEO, “and the immediate increase in resources here shows that we are fully committed to this. We all feel the best way to ensure that Ayrton remains at the forefront of the industry and continues to be a success is to invest in people.”
Michael Althaus adds, “Having known Ayrton for some years now, it is a great opportunity to lead the sales effort here. With new products, more i

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Germany - It’s been a number of years since Robert Juliat brought the full force of its followspots to a tradeshow, but Prolight + Sound 2017 will see these specialists showcase an army of their followspots, old and new, that have secured its place in the industry for many decades.
Established favourites Lancelot, Merlin, Cyrano, Victor and Roxie followspots will line up for inspection alongside the Dalis cyclorama fixture, as Robert Juliat followspot and Dalis expertise go on show. But never a company to rest on its reputation, Robert Juliat has yet more surprises in store at Prolight+Sound!
Building upon the success of Roxie, its first LED followspot, Robert Juliat is taking the next step by previewing two new LED followspot models in Frankfurt. Meet Oz and Alice, the newest additions to the RJ followspot family. This dynamic pair feature a powerful 600W cool white

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South Africa - Cape Town-based event technical solution company, C&S, has invested in an additional 12 Robe BMFL Blade fixtures to complement its existing stock purchased from DWR Distribution. The BMFLs have been out on rental and have never been back at the office since.
Donald Clark, owner of C&S now has a total of 24 BMFLs, and the demand is so great that he sometimes has to rent in units from other companies. On one occasion, he had 66 units on a show.
“I love the Robe BMFL,” Donald commented. “With the Blade, it makes it useful to do a variety of things. The lighting designers are loving them too because of the power of the fixture.”
Said Duncan Riley of DWR, “We are very happy that these units are working so hard for C&S. The BMFLs are more popular than ever and I think once the creatives have worked with them, they want nothing else

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USA - The 59th Annual Grammy Awards last month was a confluence of stunning performances, controversies, and surprises. In collaboration with production designer Brian Stonestreet, lighting designers Bob Dickinson and Noah Mitz created a visual delight, capturing the mood of a wide range of musical genres including the stunning tribute to Prince.
Every year since its introduction in 2013, the super-bright Solaris Flare has played a key role on the Grammys. With an average of 20 acts per show, that’s 100 performances, each with its own distinct look, proving that the Flare’s versatility is second to none.
Says lighting designer Noah Mitz, “The Flare has become the de facto standard for LED strobes on all of our shows. They are our go-to option for their intensity, reliability, and excellent color rendition on camera.”
“We use the Flares to add specific

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Italy - The mainstay of the Showlight quadrennial is its Speaker Programme where illustrious professionals are gleaned from lighting disciplines across the world to educate and entertain, and generally have a very good time networking with other lighting enthusiasts from across the industry. The Speaker Programme has now been finalised and a full list of speakers can be viewed on line at www.showlight.org/speaker-schedule. This will also be useful to those delegates/Day Ticket holders who can only spare a day or two when choosing which days to attend.
A special feature amongst the regular programme of events at Showlight 2017 will be the Neal Preston photographic exhibition, In the Eye of the Rock ’n’ Roll Hurricane from the Lightpower Collection.
Neal Preston is one of the most outstanding photographers of the Rock ‘n’ Roll live and documentary genre with a ca

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UK - Let’s Sing and Dance for Comic Relief came to a barnstorming end this weekend with The Chasers dancing and singing their way to victory with a Wizard of Oz inspired routine. Aired live from BBC Elstree, the show was lit by Roger Williams with support from Richard Martin Lighting.
The run-up to Red Nose Day officially started a few weeks ago with Let’s Sing and Dance for Comic Relief kicking off proceedings. The show, presented by Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, saw various celebrities going all out with both singing and dancing to cover iconic music performances.
Over three weeks of heats, acts were whittled down to the six final performances aired this weekend. Throughout the run there have been many memorable performances including Rickie Haywood Williams & Melvin Odoom who took on pop royalty with a medley featuring some of the best from th

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USA - ETC and High End Systems have confirmed they are joining forces as ETC completes the acquisition of the Austin, TX based company from Barco Inc.
ETC CEO Fred Foster says, “We welcome the High End team to the ETC family. ETC will provide a supportive environment enabling High End to continue to innovate and make great products for the industry.”
Under the ETC umbrella, High End gains the oversight of an experienced lighting industry team to grow its capabilities in service, support, and product development. “Bringing High End to the family furthers our goal of growing and diversifying ETC. We plan to help High End become a market leader for live event industry products,” says David Lincecum, VP of marketing at ETC.
ETC will operate High End as a separate company located in its current Austin, Texas, USA facility. High End customers should continue

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UK - Last year, sound, lighting, AV and stage technology services company Northern Light was asked to install a new, more energy efficient, house and work light system for the Genting Arena. The primary goal was to enhance the overall customer experience and to have something very different to the other arenas in the UK. The solution was an innovative combination of ETC and GDS lighting fixtures.
In 2015, Genting UK, part of leading global leisure and entertainment company, the Genting Group, took over the former LG Arena at Birmingham’s NEC. Now known as Genting Arena, the 15,700-capacity venue is the Midlands’ premier entertainment destination, hosting events from world-class comedians, sportspeople, singers, songwriters, dancers and daredevils.
“Northern Light has enjoyed a good relationship with the NEC group for several years, having completed successful ins

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USA - Music and romance have always made for an irresistible combination so whether it’s love for another or love of the music, or both, Insomniac’s annual Crush concerts are the happening EDM events around Valentine’s Day. In mid-February, EDM enthusiasts gathered for Crush San Fran, Crush SoCal and Crush Arizona for a celebration of heavy beats and beating hearts with a lineup that featured top names like Afrojack and other hot DJs.
This year’s Crush concerts proved to be another spectacular EDM triumph from promoter Insomniac Events, headed by CEO Pasquale Rotella, who again called on Steve Lieberman and his team at SJ Lighting to create the stimulating atmosphere. SJ Lighting worked with lighting vendors Felix Lighting (Crush San Fran, Crush SoCal) and Hardwired Production (Crush Arizona) on the events.
Lieberman is known for his lighting and production de

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USA - Holo-Gauze, 3D display solution for large hologram effects, and Christie’s digital projectors were instrumental in realising Beyoncé's holographically enhanced performance during this year’s Grammy Awards. Delivered by leading live events production specialists PRG, the near-15-minute extravaganza included content created by Beyoncé's own Parkwood Entertainment management company.
A huge, highly transparent and reflective 40ft x 22ft Holo-Gauze screen from Holotronica and three 30K Christie Boxer 4K30 projectors produced the holographic magic, delivering incredible 3D visual special effects from Parkwood Entertainment. A second 40ft x 22ft Holo-Gauze and multi- projection/media playback system was utilised for Beyoncé’s rehearsal stage. PRG and Holotronica had previously worked with Beyoncé and Parkwood Entertainment on the singer’s Tidal X: 1015 performanc

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Denmark - Scandinavian supplier of AV equipment Neets has announced two new additions to the company: Bo Jordansen joins as head of sales and Michael Rumph as the new product manager for the company’s AV offerings.
Together, these new appointments will strengthen the company’s focus on placing customers at the heart of its products and expanding the company’s international footprint.
As product manager, Michael will be responsible for leading cross-functional efforts to develop innovative and customer-centric products. He will support Neets in its continued efforts to make life easier for presenters around the world and stay focused on customer needs. With over 20 years’ experience working within both sales and systems design in the AV industry, Michael is well equipped to take on this new role.
Michael said, “Neets is well-known for delivering high-qua

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UK - Creative technical production expert Hawthorn has expanded its in-house scenic department to enhance its set design and manufacturing service and meet increasing demand from clients.
To support the ongoing development of the department, Daniel Carden joined the company in October 2016, taking up the role of head of scenic. Having previously worked in Dubai, Dan brought with him a wealth of experience in set building for exhibitions, events and theatre. Having been in position for six months now, he has already made a significant impact on the six-man strong department, including overseeing the purchase of a new CNC machine.
CNC (Computer Numerical Control) involves the use of computers to control machine tools. The machine enables much more precise manufacture than manual machining and can produce complex shapes that would otherwise be impossible to achieve. The n

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UK - Richard Martin Lighting (RML) has announced the addition of the Philips Vari-Lite VL6000 Beam to its hire stock, the first rental house in the UK to do so.
The VL6000 Beam has been designed as a mid-air effects fixture, setting a new standard in its class. With a large 14” front aperture, which uses an exclusive Philips ellipsoid reflector array system, the unit products a retro style searchlight effect with a tight collimated beam of light at 6.4°, which exceeds 55,000 lumens.
Its lightweight robust construction and stylish compact design allows the fixture to be transported and installed easily, while its visual effects and weather guarded design - for limited protection from rain - offer something versatile and truly spectacular for arena applications.
Created to be lightweight but robust, with an elegant compact design, the unit is easy to transport

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Germany - Chroma-Q invites users, designers and prospective dealers to visit stand H50, Hall 3.0 at Prolight+Sound 2017, to see its award-winning Color Force II, Inspire and Space Force creative LED lighting solutions, as well as the new Color One 100X LED PAR.
Chroma-Q is actively seeking partners and dealers to take its product range to continental Europe and other International territories outside the UK and North America.
The latest Chroma-Q products share the same innovative, proprietary technologies, including fully homogenised beam output with no unsightly colour-mixing shadows, extremely smooth, uniform washing and theatrical grade dimming. Chroma-Q fixtures are convection cooled for quiet operation or fan cooled with selectable modes, for near quiet operation. These high output products feature Chroma-Q's premium build quality and calibrated light engines for

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Germany - The new ADB Klemantis is an asymmetric linear cyc light based on the most advanced LED technology. This luminaire was developed to answer the requirements of theatre and opera customers, as well as for TV studio needs.
Klemantis features the innovative and exclusive HCR technology, that is based on a six colour LED module and its unique control algorithm. The HCR technology provides a wide colour gamut, from bold colours to pastel shades, as well as an impressive tunable white light with a high-CRI up to 97.
Klemantis is a family of fixtures that today consists of the Klemantis AS1000 and the Klemantis AS500, designed to be used in a linear array.
Imago is a compact and lightweight high-tech USB backlit control surface, which, when connected via USB to a PC running the HATHOR lighting software, becomes a full-fledged console. Imago has been designed wit

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Germany - With the Axcor Profile 900, Claypaky has launched a new course in its design research: it is the first Claypaky spotlight to use a LED light source, instead of a traditional discharge lamp. Claypaky has chosen to use a white LED engine with high luminous efficiency, total power of 900W and luminous flux of 24,000 lumen output, and couple it with a system of dichroic filters to create the colours.
Thanks to its considerable light output, the Claypaky Axcor Profile 900 goes straight in at the top of its category and features the best in modern technology in every parameter: the characteristics of the white and coloured light it produces, its ability to form perfectly sharp projections, and the precision micro-mechanics of its exclusive beam shaping system.
Following the B-EYE, Claypaky has now launched the K-EYE HCR, a LED wash light which “provides total con

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Germany - ADB, the Osram group company specialized in theatre and TV studio lighting, has appointed NLT Professionelle Beleuchtungstechnik as sole distributor of its products in Germany.
NLT was founded on the commitment of two experts in the professional lighting field: Berthold Jäger, who has worked in the industry since 1986 and who was head of the ADB office in Germany for a few years, and Mario Sprengel, who has had several experiences in professional lighting system design since 1992. Both have also worked for years as lecturers at the graduate schools in Hamburg and Munich.
“The choice of NLT as ADB's partner for the German market seemed natural to us all," said Simone Capeleto, ADB CEO. "Berthold and Mario have dealt with promoting ADB for many years, and continuity is important to our customers. NLT has an excellent reputation and ensures the best technical

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Germany - In response to the growing interest in its fixtures and video panels in Germany, Chauvet Professional has announced the completion of a distribution agreement with Fischer Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH. An entertainment technology specialist with bases in Bremen, Berlin and Munderkingen, Fischer will supply Chauvet Professional products to rental and install houses in the German domestic market and beyond.
The deal marks a significant milestone for Chauvet, as it is the first time that Chauvet Professional fixtures will be available through official channels in the German market. “We are extremely excited to be teaming up with Fischer,” said Albert Chauvet, CEO of Chauvet. “In Fischer, we have found an experienced industry partner with the knowledge, infrastructure and distribution network necessary to cover and serve Europe’s largest domestic market. We look f

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The Netherlands / Germany - Prolight+Sound, Frankfurt, is the launch platform for Visual Productions’ new product the TimeCore: a timecode toolbox that performs all tasks related to timecode. It even handles a number of non-timecode protocols such as UDP, TCP, OSC, MIDI, Art-Net and sACN. Bettering all competitive timecode products available on the market today, the TimeCore is available for demonstration on their stand 3.0 D66.
On Wednesday 5 April, director Maarten Engels will present 'Protocols for lighting integration' at the Manufacturers Forum in the Forum Ebene C, Raum Substanz. This is a discussion on protocols for lighting and its surrounding disciplines. It will detail how and why protocols are used and which protocol to use when integrating Visual Productions’ solid-state lighting control in your projects.
The Visual Productions Team welcome yo

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Germany - At Prolight+Sound 2017 in Frankfurt, the New York-based lighting manufacturer Altman Lighting will be showcasing its line of innovative theatrical and architectural lighting solutions in Hall 3 Stand G69.
With a spotlight on their quality, energy-efficient product lines, Altman Lighting will feature the Chalice 150 LED series of pendant house lights, the complete family of Gallery 50W LED architectural luminaires, the convection-cooled PHX 150W LED profile, plus the Spectra Cyc 200 LED cyclorama luminaire.
“As one of the premier international trade shows for both the entertainment and architectural lighting communities, we are very excited to be participating at Prolight+Sound 2017,” said Julie Smith, Altman Lighting general manager. “When given the opportunity to showcase our lighting solutions to such a broad audience of lighting professionals from ar
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