Clay Paky’s Alpha Beam 300 recently aided a dynamic mix of choir-meets-rock’n’roll at Kuorosota (“Battle of the Choirs”) in Lahti, Finland. The format is similar to a singing contest, although the participants are not what you would expect. If you’re picturing a stoic and formally robed choir singing hymnals, you’re way off. After all, this is Finland. The concept of the program is that choir … [Read more...]
Stage Electrics boost hire stock with new items
Stage Electrics continues to invest heavily in new products for its extensive hire portfolio. Additions to existing lines include another 200 generic lanterns and more Prolyte H30V and X30D truss. The company’s hire stock now boasts more Clay Paky Alpha Beam 300’s, some of which are currently on Oliver! The Musical at The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. New products include the powerful Martin … [Read more...]
Zero 88 ORB lights the way in XIII GSSE Opening Ceremony
The newest theatrical lighting console from Zero 88, controlled the opening ceremony of the 8th Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE) held in Cyprus in June. Production Designer, Ben M Rogers, chose the ORB to control the Opening Ceremony after receiving a product demonstration at the Pro Light and Sound Show held earlier this year in Frankfurt. “I have used the ZerOS based consoles for … [Read more...]
Take That grandMA2 to the Circus
Take That, the UK's favourite 'boyband', hit the road this summer on their massive "Circus" stadium tour, with a spectacular lighting rig designed by Patrick Woodroffe and a stage set created by Es Devlin, Take That and the tour's artistic director, Kim Gavin. The stature of the tour - produced by TPO (The Production Office) headed by production manager Chris Vaughan - reflects the massive … [Read more...]
Northern Light to run product showcases during Edinburgh Festival
Northern Light has teamed up with key industry suppliers and manufacturers to showcase a range of audio and lighting products during the Edinburgh Festivals. Running over two days – 19th and 20th August – the events will take place in Edinburgh University’s Old College Quad, which lies in the heart of the city centre. Demonstrations of equipment from a host of industry suppliers will run on … [Read more...]
