When White Light and theatre owner ATG announced the phased replacement of the Strand 500-series lighting consoles across ATG’s UK venues with ETC’s Eos and Ion consoles, the intention was that the ‘retiring’ lighting consoles would return to White Light to join the company’s rental stock and to provide service support and spare parts for the many 500-series consoles still providing good service … [Read more...]
Apollo, InLight join Wybron iPhone apps
Apollo gels and gobos are being added to two popular Wybron iPhone applications, the companies have announced. More than 1,300 Apollo gobos have joined the Moiré Gobo LibraryTM, and 150 Apollo gels will be integrated into Wybron's award-winning Gel Swatch LibraryTM. The updated version of the gobo library, available now, also features 500 gobos from InLight Gobos. With the addition of … [Read more...]
grandMA goes live at the BBC for first time
Two grandMA full size consoles and four MA NSPs were specified by Lighting Designer Steve Nolan for the BBC's "Let's Dance For Comic Relief" live TV shows - the first time grandMA has been used on a fully live BBC entertainment show. The four shows were all shot in Studio 2 at Ealing Studios, West London, UK, and were an integral part of the high profile 2009 Comic Relief campaign. Nolan specs … [Read more...]
BECTU says working time decision is a mistake
BECTU has criticised the stalemate in Europe which has led to no change in policy on the maximum working week. Commenting on today's announcement, general secretary, Gerry Morrissey said: "Our members have long looked forward to a positive decision in Europe which would overrule the UK's continued opt-out from the maximum 48-hour week. "Politicians say that the opt-out gives people choice … [Read more...]
PLASA and ABTT announce joint initiative
The Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT) and PLASA - the lead body for those working in the live events, entertainment and communication industries - have announced their intention to endorse each other's skills initiatives. The announcement, which came during the first day of PLASA Focus, the organisation's new regional event in Leeds, will see PLASA supporting the ABTT in … [Read more...]
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