Projection, Lights & Staging News

16/01/2025

As the leading exhibition for the LED industry with a 20-year legacy, LED China 2025 is fast approaching. Set to take place from February 17-19, 2025, at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, Futian District. Following closely on the heels of ISE 2025 in Spain, LED China 2025 is the perfect next destination for those seeking to the latest innovations in LED technology and witness China’s manufacturing excellence firsthand.

A view of LED China 2024's exhibition As the leading exhibition for the LED industry with a 20-year legacy, LED China 2025 is fast approaching. Set to ...

14/01/2025

We send our warmest Congratulations to Mark Ravenhill on his latest act, returning back to GLP - German Light Products. Follow the link to learn more!

https://plsn.com/newsroom/on-the-move/glp-appoints-mark-ravenhill-to-the-board-of-directors-of-glp-group/

Mark Ravenhill GLP has appointed Mark Ravenhill to the Board of Directors of GLP Group. Mark will form part of the executive leadership of the company, addi ...

13/01/2025

Be sure to check out the work of Lightswitch's John Featherstone and Collin Mulligan at Grand Rapid's ENLIGHTEN at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

10/01/2025

Here's a statement from NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak on the Southern California wildfires. Currently, the 2025 NAMM Show will be able to take place as planned from January 21-25 in Anaheim.

To our global music community, We are closely monitoring the wildfires in Los Angeles and their devastating impact on local communities. During the past few ...

08/01/2025

Designer Bryan Hartley and Tour Director Elliot Saltzman took some time to take the readers of PLSN behind the scenes of the 25th year of Trans Siberian Orchestra and their Lost Christmas Eve Tour 2024. Follow the link to learn all about this epic show, that has two completely separate companies crisscrossing North America in November and December!

08/01/2025

We send our congratulations to Main Light's Rick McKinney and Patrick Bellino on their recent promotions! Follow the link to learn more about this news.

Main Light, a leading provider of entertainment lighting solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of two of its long-serving team members, Rick McKin ...

08/01/2025

Follow the link to learn more about how you can help the Live Event Industry be recognized by the government for the real economic impact our industry provides the U.S. economy!

Join ESTA and the Exhibitions & Events Workforce Development Federation (EE-WDF) in advocating for critical updates to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) to recognize the events industry as a distinct sector within the Leisure and Hospitality Super Sector. This change will reflect the industry’s $1 trillion annual contribution to the U.S. economy and the 5.9 million jobs we support.

Join ESTA and the Exhibitions & Events Workforce Development Federation (EE-WDF) in advocating for critical updates to the North American Industry Class ...

22/11/2024

You are invited to visit LED China 2025, which takes place from February 17-19, in Shenzhen China. Co-located with Pro Audio, Lighting & Systems Asia 2025, this premier event is your gateway to the latest innovations for LED display and video solutions, while also offering new gear for professional lighting and audio, providing a one-stop platform for industry professionals in stages, events, immersive experience productions, and more. Here's a video overview of LED China 2025:
https://youtu.be/0idWxzrReXU

Further information from LED China 2025: https://www.ledchina.com/en/vip-registration.html

Join LED China 2025, taking place from February 17-19, in Shenzhen China! Co-located with Pro Audio, Lighting & Systems Asia 2025, this premier event is your...

20/11/2024

You nominated, you voted, and now here are the six Regional Hometown Lighting Company winners. It’s a diverse group in more ways than just geographically, but they are united in the good work that they do serving their regions and communities. These six regional winners are now on the Parnelli Awards Ballot and in the running for the Hometown Hero Lighting Company of the Year, so if you’re a PLSN subscriber be sure to vote at www.parnelliawards.com/vote. Now is the time to make your plans to attend the 23rd Annual Parnelli Awards on January 24. For more information on tickets to the show and hotels, go to: www.parnelliawards.com

You nominated, you voted, now meet the six Regional Hometown Hero Lighting Company winners who are now on the Parnelli Awards Ballot. These six companies are now in the running for the singular honor of being named Hometown Hero Lighting Company of the Year at this year's Parnelli Awards on January....

20/11/2024

We at PLSN and Stage Directions Magazine send our sincere congratulations to Don Holder, who has been appointed the Head of Lighting Design at the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale. We look forward to his next act!

https://www.facebook.com/geffenyale

https://plsn.com/featured/featured-slider/don-holder-appointed-head-of-lighting-design-at-david-geffen-school-of-drama-at-yale/

15/11/2024

Here's a Company Spotlight on Pangolin Systems and a conversation with Pangolin's Justin Perry who discusses Pangolin, KVANT, and Unity Lasers. Follow the link to learn more about this dynamic laser company.

https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=19394&i=835366&p=25&ver=html5

30/10/2024

How cool is it when your boss gives you a shout out?! LD Jamie Fadden and FOH Mixer Ace Baker got a Parnelli Awards' Be Sure to Vote shoutout from Sammy Hagar (The Red Rocker)!!

Every PLSN and FOH subscriber has until Dec. 13 to cast their ballot!

I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed the and a lot of it had to do with the bad ass production my team put together and how loud and powerful it sounded every night. I encourage anyone who is able to vote to cast theirs for Ace Baker and Jamie Fadden in their categories. They kicked ass for the band and more importantly, the fans! 🤘👏🔥 - Sammy

VOTE HERE: https://parnelliawards.com/vote/

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Note: Voting is open until Dec 13 to magazine subscribers

28/10/2024

The Ballot is now LIVE for the upcoming 23rd Annual Parnelli Awards! Click on the link to check out the nominations, and Projection, Lights & Staging News and FRONT of HOUSE Subscribers can now vote for their favorites.

The ballot for the 23rd annual Parnelli Awards Ceremony has been finalized, and voting has begun! The ballot is posted online at parnelliawards.com, and it's up to YOU, the PLSN reader, to decide who among the nominees will step up to the awards podium at the Anaheim Hilton in Anaheim, CA on the eve...

28/10/2024

Here's the link to this week's Projection, Lights & Staging News' Follow the link to learn the latest news in the industry, as well as the latest Parnelli Awards' news. The Ballot is now live for the 23rd Annual Parnelli Awards!
https://plsn.com/newsletter/

21/10/2024

Situated in the iconic Estudios Churubusco in Mexico City, Simplemente has developed one of Latin America’s most advanced virtual production facilities. Central to this immersive environment are AOTO Electronics' RM Series LED panels, which offer the performance and flexibility required for high-end virtual production.

Click on the link to learn more about this Virtual Production Studio and AOTO's products that support their work.

Situated in the iconic Estudios Churubusco in Mexico City, Simplemente has developed one of Latin America’s most advanced virtual production facilities. Central to this immersive environment are AOTO Electronics' RM Series LED panels, which offer the performance and flexibility required for high-e...

17/10/2024

It is with great sadness, that PLSN learned of the passing of Brian Croft, who was the initial recipient of the Parnelli Awards' Lifetime Achievement for his contributions to the industry. We will have more on his life and career in the coming days.

https://plsn.com/featured/featured-slider/in-memoriam-brian-croft-first-parnelli-award-winner/

Projection, Lights and Staging News

08/10/2024

We at Projection, Lights & Staging News send our congratulations to the six regional winners of the PLSN Hometown Hero - Lighting Company of the Year. Follow the link to see the six companies who will be on the Parnelli Awards' ballot this year.

https://plsn.com/featured/featured-slider/regional-winners-announced-for-lighting-hometown-heroes/

PLSN is pleased to announce the Regional Winners of the Lighting Hometown Heroes. All six regional winners are now the finalists for the Parnelli Hometown Hero – Lighting Company of the Year Award. The winner, voted on by PLSN and FOH magazine subscribers, will receive the Parnelli Award for Homet...

01/10/2024

You only have until this Friday, October 4, 2024, to vote for the Hometown Hero Lighting Company of the Year Award! This is to determine the best regional lighting company – in each of six separate regions in North America – five U.S. regions and all of Canada. Your votes will narrow the list of 36 companies on the ballot down to just six. These six regional winners will then automatically appear on the final Parnelli Awards ballot, which will be posted for a final round of voting.

That round of voting will determine which of the six finalists will be honored at the Parnelli Awards with the Hometown Hero Lighting Company of the Year Award.

The awards ceremony is set for January 24, 2025 in Anaheim, CA during The NAMM Show.

Every vote counts – cast yours today!

Go to https://plsn.com/hometown-heroes-vote/

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