PERRY HALL, MD – Hunter Hughes and his crew at Scout Productions hadn’t worked on an event in well over six months, when they signed on recently to provide lighting and sound for a small outdoor country music show near Landsdale, PA.
CHICAGO – In a city known for serving up great sights, few settings offer vistas quiet as memorable as the SkyDeck at Lacuna Lofts. Although it sits only five stories above the ground atop a 120-year-old former macaroni factory in the hip Pilsen Art District, the deck towers over its South Side surroundings, thus providing […]
LOVELAND, CO – Determined to remain true to their musical roots, the organizers of the ARISE Music Festival have steadfastly avoided lengthening its name to include the word “art.” Yet even though there was no shortage of great music at the 2017 version of this event, including national acts like Ani DiFranco, Tipper and Lettuce, […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Over two million visitors come to the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History every year to view pieces of American culture, from the original Star Spangled Banner, to iconic McDonald’s signs, to a pair of Mohammed Ali’s boxing gloves. It is pure and simple, one of the most concentrated celebrations anywhere […]
GHENT, BELGIUM – With many music stages and event spaces throughout the city’s UNESCO protected medieval centre, the annual 10 day Gentse Feesten is a go-to event for Northern European music lovers. Shining brightly against the city’s beautiful gothic architecture was the festival’s Sint-Baafsplein square stage. Vince de Schinckel brought the stage (one of the […]
HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND – The Bush Doof festivals have a long tradition of cultivating and engaging a collective social conscience through music. The Road Trip to Bush Doof is one of the most popular contemporary incarnations of this tradition. Serving up a sizzling variety of electronic and bass music parties, the event has built up […]
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. capital is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Yet ironically, the U.S. Travel Association’s annual IPW convention never took place in Washington until this summer, when the group held its first ever convention in the city. Making a positive impression on a select group of the convention’s 6,000 […]
CHICAGO – It’s easy to see why the Atlantic Ballroom at the Radisson Blu Aqua has become a sought-after venue for A-list parties and events. With its 20’ windows and outdoor balcony, the 1,200-capacity room offers spectacular views of Chicago’s fabled skyline and Lake Michigan far below. Architectural flourishes like a high ribbed ceiling add […]
BOND, CO – When Tim Farquhar took his first look at the site of the Beanstalk Music and Arts Festival, he described it as “a lighting designer’s dream.” Not only was the setting breathtakingly beautiful with its panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains and the Upper Colorado River, but at 6,600’ above sea level and […]
INGELMUNSTER, Belgium – For almost thirty years, the municipality of Ingelmunster in the Belgian province of West Flanders has played host to the Labadoux festival. Now as much a part of the Belgian cultural fabric as the region’s chocolate and beer delights, the ‘Music with Roots’ festival blends a wide variety of folk and other […]
UK – Big Box Digital Media has lent added color and sparkle to two of the UK’s most popular tourist attractions. The company has installed powerful color changing LED fixtures from CHAUVET DJ at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Blackpool and at several Sea Life Centre locations. At Madame Tussauds, the Intimidator Spot 255 IRC […]
BACOLET, TOBAGO – It’s easy to see why Ohana Villa has become one of the most desirable wedding and retreat destinations in the Caribbean. Even by the standards of Tobago, where there isn’t a bad (or even average) vista on the entire 116 square mile island, this tranquil spot on a cove overlooking the Atlantic […]
GHENT, Belgium – CHAUVET DJ distributors from countries throughout Europe gathered at Chauvet’s European HQ near Ghent, Belgium this week for a day of new product demonstrations, discussions and networking. In addition to speeches from CEO Albert Chauvet and European General Manager Michael Brooksbank, the event gave guests the opportunity to learn about several of […]
Blackpool, UK – The International Fitness Showcase at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens in March was called the ultimate fitness experience for fitness instructors and enthusiasts. An arsenal of CHAUVET DJ fixtures helped make sure the lighting for the 2017 trade show was in great shape too. Lighting Designer and Assistant Production Manager Ollie Wilkinson along with […]
LERMA, MEXICO – Chauvet Mexico had a lot to be happy about when it celebrated the grand premiere of its new office, warehouse, service center and showroom facility recently. The company has been busy meeting the rapidly increasing demand for its products among dealers and rental houses. Albert Chauvet, CEO of Chauvet, expressed his gratitude […]
NEW PROVIDENCE, THE BAHAMAS – This year’s Hero World Challenge at the world-famous Albany Resort generated considerable media attention since it marked the return of Tiger Woods to competitive golf after a 15-month hiatus. All the buzz wasn’t limited to the greens, though. Glitzy dinners and parties associated with the tournament, which benefits Woods’ namesake […]
WORCESTER, MA – Worcester State University’s athletic department has had a lot to celebrate lately. Not only did the school just open a stunning $45.5 million, 100,000 sq. ft. athletic facility on campus, its teams also reached new heights, winning their first ever men’s indoor track and field conference title along with a women’s soccer […]
Tucson, AZ – Set in the vast expanse of the Sonoran Desert in early February, the Gem and Jam Festival has a way of inspiring flights of imagination. Originally an after-party for the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, the four day electronic music festival, which this year featured stars like The Trancident and The Floozies, […]