KORTRIJK, Belgium – The Belgium-based percussive entertainment group Drumspirit has consistently pushed the boundaries of performance for 35 years with its unique blend of dance, theatre, comedy and music. Continuing with this tradition, the group has added a new more theatrical feeling to its current series of Hexahedron shows featuring Milk Inc. drummer Michael Schack […]
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – There’s a good reason why Dr. Victor’s music has been described as infectiously happy. It’s virtually impossible to see this South African reggae Afro pop legend perform without taking to your feet with a lilt in your step and a smile on your face. On August 5, this iconic singer/guitarist and […]
LOWELL, MA – Every time Tim Messina sat down at his computer to work on a design for the 2017 Steubenville East Conference, he felt “less than completely satisfied” with the end result. The owner of Events United, Messina has been creating the lighting, audio, video, and stage design for the large Catholic youth conference […]
BOND, CO – When Tim Farquhar took his first look at the site of the Beanstalk Music and Arts Festival, he described it as “a lighting designer’s dream.” Not only was the setting breathtakingly beautiful with its panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains and the Upper Colorado River, but at 6,600’ above sea level and […]
NEW YORK – In a newspaper interview, Derek Hough described the recently concluded “Move Beyond – Live On Tour” as a “rock concert for dance.” Hough, who with sister Julianne, danced their way into the hearts of Americans on the mega TV hit Dancing With The Stars, was as spot on with that description as […]
WAREGHAM, Belgium – Thanks to its consistently impressive line-ups and extravagant productions, the five-year old Hype-O-Dream has already succeeded in making an indelible impact on the Belgium summer EDM festival calendar. With this year’s headliners including Lil John and Roger Sanchez raising the bar even higher this year, Creative Rental Solutions were tasked with providing […]
LIMA, PERU – He has been called the “heir to Pavarotti.” Dazzling crowds with his immaculate, crystal clear voice, he is universally regarded as “one of the greatest tenors in history.” Still, even as his celebrated career has taken him from La Scala to Royal Albert Hall, Juan Diego Florez has kept his heart in […]
Sunrise, FL – The F4IP LED video panel from CHAUVET Professional is ideally suited for outdoor use. With brilliant SMD 1921 LEDs, a pixel pitch of 4.8 mm and 5,000 NITs illuminance, the new panel has the brightness and clarity to make a vivid impression in outdoor applications even on the sunniest days. At the […]
MIAMI LAKES, FL – Fans tend to leave an Ozuna concert feeling good about themselves and optimistic about life. The 24-year-old reggaeton sensation exudes positive energy in his cheerful stage persona and his uplifting songs, which often revolve around making dreams come true. This upbeat mood is very much in evidence on the signer’s sold […]
INGELMUNSTER, Belgium – For almost thirty years, the municipality of Ingelmunster in the Belgian province of West Flanders has played host to the Labadoux festival. Now as much a part of the Belgian cultural fabric as the region’s chocolate and beer delights, the ‘Music with Roots’ festival blends a wide variety of folk and other […]
PILTON, UK – The Field of Avalon at Glastonbury has been accurately described as a “festival within a festival.” With its eclectic mix of folk and roots music, wholesome food and chilled out atmosphere, it’s easy to see why. To provide warm and engaging lighting for the field of Avalon’s main stage this year, returning […]
GLASTONBURY, UK – From its humble beginnings in 1970, the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts has championed performance diversity in all its shapes and forms. The Circus Big Top and the WOW! stages are two examples that perhaps best encapsulate this tradition of diversity at Glastonbury. While both stages featured very different forms of […]