GENK, BELGIUM – In the world of television, where success can vanish in the blink of any eye, Wheel of Fortune stands out as a paradigm of longevity. Debuting in Hollywood 46 years ago, the word puzzle quiz show, is the longest running syndicated series in US history. The Belgian edition Het Rad van Fortuin, […]
DERRY, NH – Like all minor league baseball teams, The New Hampshire Fisher Cats had no 2020 baseball season, because of the COVID-19 lockdown. Although the crack of the bat and thump of a fastball hitting the catcher’s glove could not be heard at Delta Dental Stadium this summer, the connection that the club, an […]
GRANGEMOUTH, SCOTLAND – For the thousands of fans throughout the UK who viewed the recent Lockdown Bingo Charity show, getting swept up in the immersive panorama supporting the livestream’s performances came quite naturally. And why not? With its seamless flow of brilliant images on its curved video wall working in harmony with vivid, colorful beams […]
BRUSSELS – During a career that has seen him work on TV specials like European Commission’s Presidential Debate, and popular programs, including Dancing With The Stars Belgium and Liefde voor Muziek, Michiel Milbou has built a stellar reputation for his impeccable key lighting. However, in his recent project, Belgium’s version of The Masked Singer, Milbou […]
DENVER – Disco Biscuits founding member Aron Magner has told interviewers that he invited bassist Jason Fratacelli and drummer Matt Scarano to form Spaga, because he wanted to get back to his roots as a pianist. As anyone who’s listened to the trio’s silky jazz infused melodies since they began playing together in October will […]
BRISTOL, UK – From the outside, the complex of buildings at 21-25 Bonville Road, Brislington doesn’t look markedly different than it did in 2019. Inside, however, a quiet revolution is underway. The building’s owner, Pytch, which until recently was known as SXS Events, has been busily reinventing itself since the COVID-19 lockdown brought its thriving […]
WAUSAU, WI – At 7 pm on Saturday March 21, the four members of Feed the Dog found themselves someplace they never thought they’d be a few weeks earlier: standing before microphones ready to perform their high energy blend of rock and bluegrass music. There was no audience present, but the jam banders, who have […]
KANSAS CITY – Sunday February 2, 2020, 9:11 pm Central Time. . . Everyone in Kansas City will remember precisely where they were, and what they were doing, at that exact time. It was then that the game clock at Miami Garden’s Hard Rock Stadium struck zero, making it official that the Kansas City Chiefs […]
ANTWERP, BELGIUM – Catchy songwriting and unbridled exuberance, along with a distinctive mix of Dutch, German and English musical influences have kept Belgian singer Dana Winner at the center of the international pop scene for three decades. Her enduring popularity was emphatically demonstrated at her recent televised 30th anniversary show at the Lotto Arena which […]
LONDON – When Steve Yeardsley discusses why his company recently invested in the CHAUVET Professional Maverick MK3 Profile, the word “versatility” comes up often. “Ultimately the draw of this fixture is its performance package as a whole, including brightness, zoom, shutters, compactness and many other features,” said the Managing Director of OneBigStar. “The MK3 Profiles […]
SUNRISE, FL – Building on the momentum of a very successful year that has seen its products appear on global tours, in network TV studios, and at major theatres across the world, CHAUVET Professional is unveiling an exciting new collection of products at LDI. Visitors to the company’s booths (945 and 937) will be able […]
At the end of these articles, we typically ask our interview subjects how they would like to be remembered. We’ve received a lot of insightful answers over the years, but never one quite like the response from this acclaimed production manager who closed our interview by declaring “the world never remembers a coward.” Bravery and […]