Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque (also known as the Grand Mosque) has been awarded two more awards for its lighting design. US trade body ESTA named ETC and Martin Professional winners of the prestigious Rock Our World Awards which recognise outstanding, innovative achievements by ESTA members. Only a few weeks earlier, the Germany-based Professional Lighting Designers’ … [Read more...]
PLASA and ESTA announce intention to merge
PLASA (headquartered in the UK) and ESTA (headquartered in North America), two of the leading bodies worldwide for those working in the live events, entertainment and communications industries, have signed a Letter of Intent to merge. The announcement comes on the back of long-term strategic reviews conducted by both Associations who believe that uniting as one body will lead to a stronger … [Read more...]
Institute for feedback excellence launched
A new non-profit organisation wants to ensure every piece of lighting equipment using industry-wide feedback protocols performs at the highest standard possible. The Institute for Feedback Excellence, www.fbexcellence.org, will enable lighting manufacturers to test their feedback-enabled products – for now, those using Remote Device Management – to make sure they’re compatible with other … [Read more...]
