The biggest stars in country music gathered at the Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville on June 9th for Country Music Television’s annual awards show. This year’s show, which came on the heels of historic May floods in Nashville that saw widespread damage and loss of life, gave a much needed boost to a devastated community. Lighting design was by one of the lighting industry’s most versatile … [Read more...]
Martin creates legendary look for fifth East Asian games
On December 5, 2009, the Opening Ceremony of the fifth East Asian Games was held at - and in - Hong Kong’s world-renowned Victoria Harbor. The ceremony was unique in many respects and diverged from traditional opening ceremonies held at other international sporting games. Lu Jiankang, General Manager of Beijing Olympic Large-scale Cultural and Sports Activities Ltd., was responsible for the … [Read more...]
Martin MAC 401 Dual something new for US holiday shows
LD Lee Rose uses newest LED fixture from Martin for distinctive lighting looks Lighting Designer Lee Rose of Design Partners used some of the first Martin MAC 401 Dual™ lighting fixtures available in the US on two holiday TV specials – “Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade” and “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin Eve,” both on ABC. For the last 25 years, Rose has lit every annual “New Year’s Rockin … [Read more...]
Japanese pop culture comes alive with Martin Lighting and Control Solutions
Anime Festival Asia 2009 (AFA09) is Singapore’s most impressive festival targeting fans of Japanese animation and popular culture. AFA09, which took place at Singapore Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 21-22 November, included concerts by a power-packed list of Japan’s top musical performers collectively themed as ‘I Love Anisong’. Trio AV of Singapore supplied … [Read more...]
Martin LED wall teams with MAC luminaires on Agata Kristi “Epilogue” tour
The lighting and stage design division of JSA Europe Production created all new designs for Russian rock band Agata Kristi’s (Agatha Christie) current "Epilogue” farewell tour. Set and lighting designer Andrey Dubkovs, Director of JSA Europe, produced a unique show design for the tour that includes a combination of movable lighting objects and visually catching video and live film projections. … [Read more...]
