NEW YORK – William Succoso readily admits that he has always been “a sucker for Austrian Drapes.” With their fine curvy lines spread evenly across the width of their fabric, these puffy curtains provide, he believes, an ideal surface for light’s intricate patterns to work their magic on. The Long Island-based designer got to showcase […]
FRANKFURT – Large crowds turned out at the CHAUVET Professional stand throughout Prolight + Sound. Without question, the brightest attraction that drew these visitors were the company’s new
FRANKFURT – In 2016 CHAUVET Professional made major waves at Prolight + Sound when it introduced its breakthrough line of Maverick fixtures. This year, the company will be celebrating the anniversary of its wildly popular moving lights at the Frankfurt show with the first public preview of the brightest, most feature-rich fixtures ever in the […]
ROME – As the site of the prestigious Festa del Cinema di Roma (Rome Film Festival) every October, the elegant Auditorium Parco della Musica has played host to many of the brightest movie stars from throughout the world. Last year, Martin Scorsese, Nicole Kidman, Sigourney Weaver and Julia Roberts were among the celebrities participating in […]
LONDON – English singer-songwriter Paul Carrack has one of those instantly recognizable pop voices. Dubbed “The Man with the Golden Voice” by the BBC, Carrack is best known for his Mike & the Mechanics hits such as “The Living Years” and “Over My Shoulder.” Aside from penning classic pop hits and working with big name […]
GLENDALE, AZ – Dinosaurs became extinct around 65 million years ago, unless of course you count Jurassic Park. But on Sunday February 17, the fierce reptiles demonstrated that they still have a lot of punching power when they showed off their pugilistic skills at “Jurassic Fight Night.” Held at the Gila River Arena outside Phoenix, […]
GLASGOW – Simple Minds, Franz Ferdinand and Primal Scream are just some of the internationally acclaimed acts to have come from Glasgow’s thriving independent music scene. To celebrate and safeguard the rich musical pedigree of Glasgow – (Scotland’s de facto music capital), the Resonate Music conference was launched in 2017 by local artist management consultancy […]
GRAND CAYMAN – A beautiful crescent-shaped stretch of glimmering white coral sand bordering shimmering blue Caribbean water, Seven Mile Beach gives visitors plenty of reason to smile. On February 15 and 16, the famous landmark on the western edge of Grand Cayman Island also provided side-splitting laughs as the site of the Humor Me Comedy […]
KORTRIJK, BELGIUM – You can’t beat a good old singalong. Just ask the thousands of impassioned music lovers who gather each year for Belgium’s Nacht van de Schlagers for a night of singing, drinking and good times to rival those of Germany’s Oktoberfest. For the recent incarnation of the infamous Nacht van de Schlagers, organizers […]
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – The true story of Les Misérables takes place more in that mystifying and kinetic space that exists between people than it does in any time or location. It is by opening a window into this web of emotional forces that connects us that this sung-through musical based on Victor Hugo’s 19th century […]
ANAHEIM, CA – From the moment it appeared on the scene, the CHAUVET Professional Maverick MK Pyxis has been empowering lighting designers to push the creative envelope by giving them new ways to create unique and memorable looks. On Friday January 25, designers returned the favor at the NAMM Show by honoring the multi-purpose LED […]
MONTERREY, MEXICO – Nothing was held back at the Tecate Mother of All Rock Fest 2018. Bands like Whitesnake and Garbage gave full-throated performances. Headliner Guns N’ Roses turned up with the legendary Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan, accompanied by Dizzy Reed, Richard Fortus, Frank Ferrer and Melissa Reese, and roared through an intense […]