Lighting designer for Beyonce’s “I am…” Tour is Justin Collie, partner of Artfag LLC, while Pat Brannon is on tour as lighting director. Artfag do more than just the lighting design; they are the 'Performance Environment Designer' incorporating set, lighting and video element design for the tour. Beginning with her first ever solo tour in 2003, Artfag has been commissioned the performance … [Read more...]
Martin MAC III Profile highlights double cruise ship launch
Italian cruise line Costa Cruises (Costa Crociere) has launched two new ships - Costa Pacifica and Costa Luminosa - simultaneously at a spectacular ceremony at Molo Doria in Genoa. The double launch, a first of its kind, was lit by LD Fabio Maschera of company Switch On of Milan using Martin MAC III Profile™ luminaires. Maschera needed a fixture with the power of the MAC III Profile to handle … [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...]
White Light adds Martin MAC III
Leading entertainment lighting supplier White Light has announced the latest addition to its comprehensive, diverse rental stock: Martin’s new Mac III Profile moving spotlight. Designed to offer a very high output from a 1500W lamp, and a very ‘fat’ beam from its large front lens, the Martin Mac III builds on the feature set and reliability of the long-established Mac 2000 range. The fixture … [Read more...]
Martin gear for Elton John & Billy Joel tour
Two of the entertainment industry’s top piano men – Sir Elton John and Billy Joel - have reunited for an extensive “Face 2 Face” tour, continuing what is being described as the most successful and longest-running concert pairing in pop history. John and Joel are touring the US together in an extraordinary show that sees the musicians play a series of duets on twin pianos, perform separately … [Read more...]
