The spectacular Taipei Performing Arts Centre (TPAC), which contains three world class performance spaces – The Grand Theatre, the Globe Playhouse, and the Blue Box, has recently invested in 40 Robe Spiider LED wash beam luminaires, which will help light an array different of productions staged at the venue. Production values are high on the agenda at TPAC which has around 150 full time employees, a third of whom are designated to work across assorted technical disciplines, including TPAC senior technical officer Yi-Ming Liu (AKA “Birdie”), who explained that Robe’s Spiider was the “most power ..read more

The iconic Sandbanks seawall lighting, steeped in over a century of history, are restored with a modern brilliance, thanks to a collaborative project led by the Society for Poole and supported by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council, and implemented by British manufacturer Acrospire and Volker Highways. The Sandbanks seawall lighting columns, erected in 1895, stand as silent witnesses to the passage of time. Originally designed to use methane from a nearby sewer for illumination, they have weathered the years with grace. Although decorative rather than essential for road lighting ..read more

The Lighting Industry Association (The LIA) recently hosted a member-only Spring Technical Forum, bringing together industry leaders, and experts, to explore the latest trends and advancements impacting the future of lighting. The event, held on 18th April 2024, was a huge success. Attendees were introduced to engaging topics such as Building Regulations, Lighting Controls, and Government Updates. Presentations by Juan Ferrari and Bob Bohannon were exceptionally thought-provoking, focusing on the areas of “Would you trust your Lighting Designer if they used AI?” which challenged the conve ..read more

Las Vegas-based OSA International, Inc. provided Ayrton Huracán LT and Zonda 9 FX lighting fixtures, grandMA3 consoles and MDG TheONE atmospheric generators to lighting designer Aldo Visentin for the North American leg of legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli’s arena tour. Ayrton, MA Lighting and MDG are all brands exclusively distributed in North America by ACT Entertainment. Andrea Bocelli kicked off his run of US and Canadian dates with a Valentine’s Day performance in Raleigh, North Carolina and wrapped his tour in Detroit on 14th April.  OSA International, which delivers world-class ..read more

Nearly 60 Digital Projection laser projectors, including 46 TITAN Laser 37000 WU and 13 M-Vision 23000 WU, were behind the most dazzling displays at the recent Sharjah Light Festival in the Emirate of Sharjah, UAE. The 12-day festival, now in its 13th year, showcases the history, heritage and architecture of the eponymous emirate with a mesmerising carnival of lights, colours and music. The largest festival of its kind in the region, it invites internationally renowned artists to celebrate the city’s built and natural environment, using large-scale projection mapping to illuminate and reimagin ..read more

Slovenian writer, actor and TV personality Lado Bizovicar presented the 2024 “Slovenska Muska” extravaganza event, staged at Ljubljana’s Stožice arena, the first time in the venue’s history that a 360-degree show had been presented, which bumped up the capacity to 13,000, with every seat sold. The production and lighting design was created by Crt Birsa of design studio Blackout and Greta Godnic and recorded for broadcast. Crt utilised 355 Robe lighting fixtures in the 500+ luminaires on the rig, from the high-powered FORTE to the scenic PATT 2013 plus seven other types of Robe product, all sup ..read more

Duda-Cars, in collaboration with event specialists Kukoni, unveiled the new Mercedes-Benz AMG GT in Poland, a dazzling event illuminated by PROLIGHTS’ advanced lighting solutions. The venue was skilfully outfitted by KUkoni, who employed an array of PROLIGHTS’ innovative products including the EclSoft LinearIP, Air 5Fan, EclMiniFresnel, Astra Wash7Pix, Astra Wash19Pix, and Ruby, to create a breath-taking ambiance. Wojciech Lamasz, Project Manager at Kukoni, expressed his satisfaction with the setup, stating, “Our objective was to craft an elegant and immersive atmosphere throughout the exhibit ..read more

For 29 years, Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) has been a partner to the lighting industry, bearing witness to remarkable advancements in lighting technology. Building upon the solid foundation of traditional lighting exhibitions, this year’s edition aims to provide a more immersive experience for visitors, through eight meticulously curated themed demonstration halls, each offering unique insights and captivating displays. From 9th – 12th June 2024, over 200,000 lighting professionals are expected to gather to do business across 26 halls at the China Import and Export Fair C ..read more

Snowleader, an e-commerce specialist in mountain sports equipment, has recently inaugurated its cutting-edge logistics centre in Versoud, Isère. Spanning an impressive 25,000 square metres, this state-of-the-art facility marks a significant milestone in Snowleader’s commitment to providing top-quality service while prioritising environmental sustainability. In their quest for an energy-efficient lighting solution, Snowleader turned to TRILUX, renowned for its innovative approach to illumination. TRILUX’s comprehensive turnkey solution, encompassing luminaire supply and installation, lighting m ..read more

The pulse of innovation in the lighting industry is about to quicken as the 27th edition of LED Expo gears up to be held from May 9 – 11 at Jio World Convention Centre, Bandra, Mumbai. The show floor is sold out with 185+ exhibiting companies including 49 new participating companies and several new product launches – this edition of LED Expo will highlight the next chapter of the lighting and LED industry. Hosted in the bustling city of Mumbai, LED Expo 2024 is poised to be a must-visit trade fair to showcase latest innovations, knowledge shari ..read more