HILDESHEIM, DE – Flexibility is a valuable attribute, not only in a lighting rig, but also in the designer who creates it. Cevin Richter offered convincing proof of that this August at the M’era Luna alternative music festival. Tasked with lighting “The Disco Hangar” a large space within the two-day festival (it takes place in […]
HARARE, ZIMBABWE – The sprawling Belgravia Sports Club was packed with fans this summer when Grammy winner Burna Boy stepped onto the stage a little after 10:30 as part of his Space Drift Tour. It didn’t take long, however, for the mood at the big outdoor facility to take on the intimate air of a […]
LOS ANGELES – Sliding frictionlessly though thumbing funk and mesmerizing rock-soul infused jazz, multi-Grammy-winning bassist Thundercat is, as the New York Times put it, “the kind of artist who invites listeners into a private world.” What a delightfully unique world it is too, with fresh original takes on familiar musical themes waiting around every turn. […]
TORONTO – Every country music song tells a story, and as Andrew Dawson sees it, those tales can be written in light as well as melodies and lyrics. As lighting designer for the Juno Award winning James Barker Band, Andrew Dawson gets ample opportunities to engage in “illuminated storytelling,” thanks to the rich narratives chronicled […]
LYON, FRANCE – Visitors to the Palais de la Bourse can’t help but admire the white marble statue, near the stairs leading up to this Renaissance Revival structure. Graceful and flowing, the sculpture represents the Rivers Saône and Rhône, their arms joining together as they point confidently towards the future. It is the perfect allegory […]
MIAMI – (For Immediate Release) – Summer festivals are always full of surprises for anyone working in production, and not all of them have to do with unpredictable weather. Set to light Rolling Loud’s high-profile Snipes Stage where Money Man, Big30, Sleazyworld Go, and Curren$y (who helped start the hip-hop bash back in 2015) would […]
GHENT, BELGIUM – The industrial revolution was just kicking into high gear in the mid-19th century, and a group of Belgian factory owners were concerned about the prolonged effect that the country’s long stretch of summer festivals was having on attendance at their plants. Rather than having these celebrations play out all season, they reasoned, […]
LANCASHIRE, UK – When Doc and Marty hop in their DeLorean time machine in the 1980s classic “Back To The Future” and journey to our own era, they find some strange and wonderous things waiting for them. But missing among all the flying cars, Hoverboards, and other wonders is LED lighting. Pity, because had they […]
LONDON – Rock N’ Roll is an attitude, as much as a musical genre, according to many social historians. This attitude was on full display in all of its free-thinking, glory at the 02 Intercontinental Hotel recently as the famed site hosted the World Procurement Awards. Organizers of the event, which celebrates the achievements of […]
CHICAGO – There are many reasons why Dustin L. Derry always embraces the opportunity to light dance performances. High on this list is the opportunity it affords him to depart from the conventional use of colors and patterns. “What’s nice about dance is you don’t have to think so literally about ‘natural’ lighting,” said the […]
NASHVILLE – “I’m ready to get back out and feel the nights come alive,” Jason Aldean said when announcing this summer’s 34-city Rock N’ Roll Cowboy tour. The country music superstar’s lighting designer, Keith Hoagland, knew just how he felt. After two years of contending with COVID lockdowns and restrictions, both were ready to spread […]
SUNRISE, FL – There are “more storms on the horizon” at CHAUVET Professional, and that’s good news for anyone interested in lighting shows and events. In keeping with its commitment to offering all-weather solutions, the company has announced a new generation of IP65-rated moving heads: the Maverick Storm 2 BeamWash, Maverick Storm 4 Profile, and […]