PARIS – The word “matrix” stems from the late Latin term for “origin” or “womb.” Traditionally, it was often used in mathematics to describe an arrangement of numbers applied to solve large problems. Both serve as apt metaphors for the matrix structure that was positioned over the Misk Foundation stand at VivaTech Paris in May. […]

PURMEREND, NETHERLANDS – Dutch singer and TV presenter Jan Smit has been at the forefront of show business for over 20 years. After being discovered by Dutch boy-band Volendam MWN for his impressive vocal talents back in 1996, Smit has since gone on to gain critical acclaim as a solo artist, in addition to his […]

BRUSSELS – If people who laugh a lot live longer, as many studies suggest they do, then Is Er Een Dokter In De Zaal? just may be the perfect prescription for better health. Starring well-known Belgian comedian Philippe Geubels, the popular new TV show (“Is There A Doctor In The Room?”) offers a delightfully original […]

LAS VEGAS– After venturing into neonGARDEN, it was easy for Electric Daisy Carnival fans to forget they were standing under a desert sky. With its redolent neon signage, metal posts and intense, dark techno beats reverberating off its walls, this patch of land on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway grounds was transformed for three days […]

HOUSTON – Walking through the busy streets between Beltway 8 and Highway 6 in America’s fourth largest city, one will hear Vietnamese, Tagalog, and a host of other languages. Emanating from its restaurants, the aromas of garlic beef bok choy, curry chicken, and other cultural delicacies fill the air, and multiculturalism is celebrated. Since 1975, […]

There is no holding back when embarking on a creative quest under the banner of “Death or Glory.” The name makes it instantly clear that playing it safe is simply not an option. This daring attitude is very evident in the current North American Death or Glory tour by EDM stars Adventure Club, which began […]

When John Garberson designs a lightshow, he likes to push the creative envelope. Adding a new effect here, pixel mapping a fixture differently there, his goal is always the same: to come up with unique looks that support his client’s music. About ten times a year though, when Garberson puts together a festival rig, he […]

William Succoso’s list of favorite design tools includes one item that isn’t a lighting fixture at all, but a puffy fabric with vertical lines, aka The Austrian Drape. The New York-based designer, and former house LD at the legendary Bowery Ballroom, prizes the distinctive textile not just for its aesthetic appearance, but also (and more […]

NASHVILLE – From the moment it begins, with the thunderous guitar riff from his chart-topping hit “Take A Little Ride” reverberating through the house, Jason Aldean’s Ride All Night tour immerses fans in what can best be described as a theatrical experience. As the initial music builds, a larger-than-life silhouetted figure of the star appears […]

PROVIDENCE, RI – At the end of every school year, college students in this corner of New England mark the occasion by gathering at the iconic Strand Ballroom & Theatre for a day (and night) long celebration of EDM music and culture. Project Mayhem, as the event is called, more than lived up to its […]

NEW YORK – As David Summers sees it, his role when working as a lighting designer is to “create visuals that emulate the vibe of the band.” Given this philosophy, it wasn’t surprising that when the Colorado Springs-based LD got a call to light Grammy-nominated Fever 333 on their current North American tour, the word […]

PARIS – Creating an immersive environment at a music festival starts with the stage, but it by no means ends there. This was the guiding philosophy that Vincent Rautureau and his team at Giglam SA followed when lighting the Weather Festival, which returned to Paris’ La Seine Musicale on Saturday April 27 after a two-year […]