Magical things often happen at the 11th hour; that sometimes harrowing, mythical time when an unexpected turn of events can demand a sudden change of plans. It is at such moments, when (hopefully) inspiration and resolve kick in, resulting in an outcome that shines all the more brightly because of the circumstances surrounding its creation. […]
Having lived through a year like no other, lighting and event professionals look to 2021 with a mixture of hope, determination, trepidation, and (most important of all) courage. To learn more about how our industry is preparing for the challenges that lay ahead, we interviewed a cross section of lighting and staging professionals from across […]
CHICAGO – To clubbers in the Windy City, 1543 N. Kingsbury is a kind of sacred address. For 19 years, this spot was the home of the legendary club Crobar, which set the pace for Chicago nightlife with its celebrity parties and jam-packed dancefloor. But times change; Crobar closed, was replaced by a club that […]
MIAMI – Like the universe itself, the Ultra Music Festival keeps expanding in dazzling fashion. Now in its 18th year, the three-day multi-sensory experience of bright lights and fast beats continues to draw bigger and bigger crowds. A large share of the more than 165,000 people who jammed into Miami’s Bayfront Park for the festival […]
ATLANTA – Staying on top of the club scene for 21 months is no mean accomplishment, so what does that say about an establishment that’s been able to occupy this exalted position for 21 straight years? Atlanta’s Tongue and Groove has been jam packed with pro athletes, visiting celebrities and other A-list guests since 1995. […]
INDIO, CA – With 163 acts serving up an array of great music from rap to pop to EDM to classic rock and a plethora of other styles, Coachella has aptly been described as a “forest of festivals.” Dedicated techno house heads and dance music fans had no trouble finding their way through this musical […]
MIAMI – If there’s one thing that the tens of thousands of fans who attend the Ultra Music Festival every year can expect, it’s the unexpected. The popular EDM festival has always managed to delight crowds with surprise appearances by international superstars, like Madonna, who dropped in on Avicii’s set in 2012, and Usher who […]