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UK - Olmec Advanced Materials, based in Sheffield, has introduced a new product to the lighting design world. Surelight Super Bright wire is an innovative new way of providing illumination for TV, Cinema, and the Theatre industry. Surelight Super Bright is a low voltage; flexible wire, providing a 360° light source available in all the colours of the rainbow including white.

Recent users include Scottish Opera for special effect lighting on its productions of Magic Flute, The Ring Cycle, Aida and Minotaur. Ian Irvine, lighting manager at Scottish Opera said: "Surelight was a phenomenal success, we would never have been able to illuminate the stage, costumes or props in the way intended without Surelight and we keep finding new ways to use it."

London's National Theatre used Surelight for its highly successful production of Philip Pullman's novel His

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Germany - Major has developed the Source Four as CDM version, in cooperation with ETC. Major's Source Four PAR CDM combines the compact dimensions, versatility and performance of the Source Four PAR with the well-known discharge lamp technology. The result, say the company, is a spotlight with an extremely high lifetime (more than 9,000 hours), but a low energy consumption and a solid colour temperature (3,000 or 4,200°K).

The fixture will be mainly used in retail, exhibition and conference environments. An MCM (metal cold mirror) version boasts heat emission to the back of the fixture of approximately 90%, making the fixture suitable also for more sensitive environments such as art exhibitions, etc. With interchangeable front lenses and different colour filters, the possibilities for use are almost endless, say Major.

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UK - Pearce Hire supplied power distribution and lighting equipment for the 150th Louis Vuitton celebration party this June. The exclusive party took place at the National Trust site, Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire, after the '14th Louis Vuitton Classic' car show. During the day, the range of vintage cars were on display to the public, and once the gates had closed, an invited A-list of celebrities and VIP guests gathered to enjoy the car collection, and an elaborate party in a marquee.

A clear-walled marquee located in the beautiful grounds of the Manor housed the party guests for their meal and entertainment, which included Lionel Ritchie. Pearce Hire was contracted to provide the power distribution across the site and outdoor lighting to accentuate the manor gardens. The Pearce Hire team of five technicians arrived on site four days prior to the event to set up: a no-cars

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Canada - Fashion Cares - an annual benefit for the AIDS Committee of Toronto - was held this year at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and featured well-known entertainers including fashion icon Linda Evangelista as host, as well as Patti Labelle, Simone Denny and DJ The Lady Bunny. Alongside these was a new star making its debut on the fashion circuit: the Versa Tile system from Element Labs.

Chris Pegg of Westbury National Show Systems, who served as the show's lighting designer, specified the system. "I'd seen the tiles in London last year and I thought they were the coolest thing in the universe," he says. "The creative director was looking for somethingthat had a mirror-bally type of feel-but that was updated and maybe a little modernized. The design already had a video element, but since the tiles are where lighting meets video, it really all fit together.

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Germany - When the innovative set designer Florian Wieder was looking to create a futuristic image for the German Channel SAT1's version of celebrity impersonation show, Star Duell, he turned to G-LEC Europe to provide an out-of-the-ordinary LED solution.

G-LEC's sales director Christoph Müssener explained: "Florian approached us with a rather unusual request. He was looking for a way to make the LED screens flexible in order to curve and bend them over several levels of the stage. While doing this it was also vital that the LED solution guaranteed transparency too."

G-LEC realized that the way to create a system which would work to Wieder's designs was to devise a frameless installation, so provided 1080 ClassicTubes, all mounted individually, to create a series of curves and waves across the set. Müssener continued: "Turning Florian's ideas into a reality wo

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USA - American DJ has introduced the new Reflex 300. An updated version of its popular Reflex dual moonflower effect, the Reflex 300 uses two high-powered 150W lamps to create significantly brighter, more vibrant colours as it bounces, bends and reflects an array of beams from its twin scanning mirrors, say American DJ.

A modern, high-tech case joins together the two moonflowers of the Reflex 300. Two rotating mirrors - one on each side of the unit - reflect light beams from the 150W lamps and project 'twin' multi-dichroic colour patterns over a wide area. The beams themselves rotate to the beat of the music, resulting in even wilder pulsating movement. Another major improvement in the Reflex 300, say the company, is that it has no duty cycle and can run continuously all night. A high-velocity fan whisks heat away from the unit, so there's never any need to shut down to cool.

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UK - Entertainment lighting supplier White Light and its specialist automated lighting division The Moving Light Company has been selected as lighting suppliers to the first of London's big new autumn musicals: Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Woman In White.Based on the novel by Wilkie Collins, The Woman In White is being directed by Trevor Nunn, the man behind Cats, Les Misérables, Starlight Express, MyFair Lady, Anything Goes and, until recently, artistic director of the Royal National Theatre. The show's designs, which will make heavy use of video projection, are by William Dudley, while the show's lighting designer is Paul Pyant.

Facing the challenge of matching lighting to the projected scenery while not obscuring the projections, Pyant has opted for a core rig of automated lanterns - but using predominantly tungsten-based units. His rig includes City Theatr

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USA - Color Kinetics Incorporated (CKI), the US manufacturer of solid-state lighting systems, today introduced iColor MR g2 - an intelligent, colour-changing lamp that applies the latest high-power LEDs to generate saturated bursts of colour from most standard MR16 fixtures and sockets. A higher intensity evolution of Color Kinetics' iColor MR, the compact lamp facilitates both new and retrofit installations - bringing the benefits of solid-state light sources to existing installations.

iColor MR g2 is well suited for wide-ranging applications that call for highly efficient light sources that can generate saturated colour and customizable effects, including architectural, display and retail environments where MR16 fixtures and track lighting are commonly used. With its higher output and wider beam distribution, iColor MR g2 extends the design possibilities of its predecessor fro

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Europe / North America - One of the most acclaimed acts in independent music, the Pixies, have reunited for the first time in over a decade. The recently-begun world tour sees the band playing both festivals and their own headline shows in Europe before hitting North America this autumn. Lighting design is by Paul Normandale, an industry veteran whose past lighting credits include The White Stripes, Depeche Mode, Lou Reed, Björk, Tracy Chapman, Morrissey, PJ Harvey, Tears For Fears and others.

UK-based Lite Alternative supplied Martin Professional MAC 600 washlights, MAC 500 profile spots, Atomic strobes and other lighting for the show, with control from an Avolites Sapphire 2000. Normandale, who states that he received no brief from the band for the show, relied on his past Pixies experience (he was involved with the band some 12 years ago) and suspects they knew he had an id

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UK - Lighting Effects Distribution consolidate its new relationship with UK LED manufacturer, Solar, by announcing the release of nine new products. As UK distributors, L.E.D. showcased the new products at last month's Bar.04 Show at Earls Court in preparation for full-scale distribution to the club, bar and 'architainment' markets.

The new product range features an expanded series of architectural products, including light strips, IP68-rated M80's, MR16 lamps and uplighters, featuring the latest in intelligent driver systems and high-brightness Luxeon LED's. The range also includes a series of recessed up/downlighters, wall washers and in-ground walkover lights. Most of the Solar product range is available in both colour change and single colour options, and offer varying optical spreads.

Already with heavy penetration of the bar, nightclub and retail markets, L.E.D. sales ma

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USA - Techni-Lux of Orlando recently announced that it is now able to offer the popular industry standard WYSIWYG software, Console Edition version, bundled with its SGM Regia consoles and the ShowCad Artist PC based lighting control system.

This Console edition version of WYSIWYG will allow an operator to fully visualize their lighting system through an Ethernet connected computer, using no additional hardware. ShowCad Artist also allows operation of the lights within the same computer as CE, giving a full visualizer, for all in one use. Also available is an upgrade price to those who would like to add further WYSIWYG functionality to their systems.

"We felt that it was important to offer a first class visualizer with our products and wanted one that could be common through all of our lines", states Alex Gonzalez, Techni-Lux's vice president. The SGM Regia consoles,

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UK - The first ship of its kind to grace the high seas, The World recently visited the shores of the UK before sailing onto Norway. Weighing 43,524 tonnes and measuring 196.35m in length, this vessel can cruise at a comfortable speed of 18.5 knots. The World is the first resort community at sea continuously circumnavigating the globe, comprised of 165 elegant, privately-owned residences, many of which are available for rental. The World offers the comforts of home, the best features of ocean travel and the environment of an exclusive resort.

One of The World's residents said: "What we most love about the ship is that we wake up in the morning and discover we're in a different place, and yet our clothes are still in the closet and we haven't had to change hotel rooms. It is our home carrying us to different parts of the world with different cultures." Residents of The W

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UK - Bandit Lites UK is supplying lighting production to the G3 UK tour featuring LD Alastair Bramall-Watson, and starring three legendary guitar heroes - Robert Fripp, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani. Bramall-Watson, known for his work with bands like Rammstein and AFI, was involved in the last tour in 2002 as one of the lighting techs, and returned this year as LD. They had previously used Bandit in the US, and this time also decided to take advantage of trans-Atlantic continuity and utilize the UK operation to service the European section of the tour. Bandit's account manager is Lester Cobrin.

With the UK shows as the largest, they decided to go for full production for these dates. Lighting three totally different acts - who join forces at the end of the show for a half hour super jam - was a major challenge, explains Bramall-Watson - who needed to make each set look unique and in

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UK - 192 James Thomas Pixelline LED battens were in action for Oasis' Friday night headline slot on the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury, in a stunning lighting scheme designed by LD Andi Watson. The battens were supplied by LSD Fourth Phase.

On The Other Stage, LD Jonny Gaskell used 55 Pixellines and PixelDrive software, which were supplied by Bandit Lites, for Orbital's incendiary set. Taking an experimental approach, Gaskell took Orbital's video content and fed it into the PixelDrive computer to see how it would look when applied to the battens, producing some interesting patterns and textures. Gaskell also LD'd for Goldfrapp, this time using 27 Pixellines and PixelDrive, with the battens supplied by Neg Earth.

There was also plenty of other Pixel presence around the Glastonbury site. In the Budweiser dance tent, lighting was designed by Nick Jevons of Electric Fly Productions,

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USA - For a modern-day adaptation of Aristophanes' The Frogs, which follows the two main characters' journey from contemporary New York City to the underworld and into Hades via the River Styx, lighting designer Ken Posner used 31 Vari*Lite luminaires. To simulate the River Styx, Posner created a water effect using primarily 16 VL3000 Spot fixtures with custom gobos and art glass overlaid with VL2000 Wash luminaires. Posner's automated lighting rig at the Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumount Theatre also included 15 VL2000 Wash units. All the Vari*Lite fixtures were provided by PRG.

"In this one particular scene, the VL3000 Spot fixtures' major task is to provide the water effect," Posner explained. "But they are used in multiple other looks in every scene throughout the production." One of the most intriguing scenes on the journey down the River Styx is

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Europe - Lighting designer John La Briola chose an Avolites Diamond 4 Vision lighting console to control all lighting fixtures on Mary J Blige's world tour - currently in Europe. La Briola has always been an Avolites fan, and has a track record of producing imaginative designs for top female R 'n' B acts. This is his first outing as LD for the high profile Mary J.

Having taken a break from the live circuit for the last two years, getting back on the road in early 2004 has meant the opportunity of using the latest and most powerful of the Avolites Diamond range - the Diamond 4 Vision. Blige's lightshow design took her spectacular 'soft' good set as a starting point. This is designed by Tom McPhillip of the renowned set and material specialist, Atomic Design, based in Pennsylvania. The stage is dressed in a 'box' style of textured curtains and drapes which give it a luxurious, ric

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USA - Denver-based Rave Lighting supply a Martin Total Supplier package for Denver's own South Beach getaway. Modeled after clubs more typical of Miami's infamous South Beach, Rise is a true tropical-themed mega-club complete with real palm trees, Latin beats, Caribbean Happy Hour and tropical cuisine and theatrical entertainment in the form of its very own Theatre Surreal.

Rave Lighting designed and supplied the lighting systems which include a Martin Total Supplier package of Martin lighting, Mach audio and Jem smoke gear. Rave's Brian Gysegem was instrumental on the project, serving as lighting designer and project manager with assistance from Stephen Cox of Rave. Sound engineer was Chad Busse.

The three-floor club boasts one of the largest club layouts in Denver's lower downtown with four dance floors and five separate bars spread across Rise and a pair of sub-venues, the

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Greece - Martin Professional's MAC 2000 Wash will be the main washlight fixture to be used for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Summer Olympic Games in Athens. On 13 August 2004, the eyes of the world will be fixed on the Olympic Stadium, where a total of 650 MAC 2000 Wash lights will be used as an integral element of the opening show. The Martin fixtures will be supplied through Hamburg-based Procon MultiMedia AG, who has teamed up with other large rental companies in order to supply a complete and comprehensive lighting package, as required by American lighting designer Bob Dickinson.

Combined with other lighting effects, the opening and closing ceremonies are certain to be a huge spectacle, with some four billion people expected to watch the event. The event producer is Jack Morton.

(Jane Cockburn)

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Korea - 70 Robe Show Lighting fixtures were used to light the massive F*Concert at the Chansil Olympic Stadium in Seoul, South Korea. These were supplied to the show by leading Korean rental company Technolight, for a lighting scheme designed by Mr Doo Chul Shin.

The Robe fixtures were in turn supplied to Technolight by Robe's Korean distributor Art-Tech. The rig featured 40 Robe Spot 575 XTs and 30 Wash 575 XTs, chosen for their brightness and flexibility. The annual F* Concert is a showcase event to highlight the best of 'up-and-coming' and 'hopeful' young Korean pop talent - all with dreams and ambitions of becoming future superstars.

The show is televised, and watched live by over 70,000 enthusiastic pop fans. F* Concert - for Freedom, Fever, Future (previously known as the Dream Concert) has produced many successful live and recording stars.

(Sarah Rushton-Read)

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UK - The ABTT Theatre Show is known for its relaxed and intimate atmosphere, combined with a good visitor profile. This year's show, however, was able to maintain that quality and claim a 15% growth over the previous year - with an impressive 127 companies represented.

Autograph Sales debuted the Swedish LDS 'invisible' true line source theatre loudspeakers. New to Autograph's portfolio is Aviom, whose new A-Net digital multicore system, available with a Yamaha interface, was demonstrated with the DM1000 digital mixer.

Lee Filters added to its 700 series of filters, created by lighting designers. New from Dave Davey: Provence (701), Twickenham Green (736), Dirty White (744), Hampshire Frost (749) and Burnt Yellow (770); from Kate Wilkins - Virgin Blue (723) and Easy White (747) and from Rick Fisher - Cool Lavender (708).

Alcons Audio debuted at ABTT with a complete line of

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L&SI has learned of the death of Hugh Laver, on 4 May in Adelaide, Australia. Laver, a well-known figure in the UK's lighting industry, had suffered with Multiple Sclerosis for 15 years.

Simon Corder writes: "In my life there have been a few people of great importance; mentors and teachers who have inspired and taken the time to share their experience. Hugh was my chief at the Bubble Theatre in 1979; we toured London in a big yellow tent. He was a good man who is fondly remembered."

Jon Cadbury of VLPS adds: "Hugh and I had worked together for the Joint Stock Theatre Company, where he always had the clearest view on the right way to service and support theatre and entertainment technology. He was a teacher and an inspiration to everyone who came into contact with him. He will be missed by many people.

"Paul Turner had started Zenith Lighting to service the conce

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UK - Big Gay Out - the official Pride Party - staged in Finsbury Park on 3 July was presented by Faceparty, in association with Virgin Mobile. Over 20,000 festival-goers attended the event, where over 160 artists performed live across 11 stages between 1pm and 10.30pm, including Fun Lovin' Criminals, Jamelia, Sugarbabes and Mark Almond on the main Big Mutha stage.

Celebrated as best party organizers in 2002 and 2003 by Mixmag and FHM, Faceparty is famed for its high production levels and decadent parties. In true style, Faceparty's Dave Bamforth inspired the design and concept for Big Gay Out, transforming London's Finsbury Park into a feature-packed wonderland. In addition to 11 stages, beach bars, splash pools, a funfair, jacuzzis, and a teepee village ensured a good time for the party revelers.

Faceparty's executive producer, Martin Heap, coordinated the event, appointing L

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USA - Friday 11 June saw 'opening night' of ETC's new corporate headquarters near Madison, Wisconsin. The theatrical terminology was apt, as the lighting company's new $21m building is all about theatre and lighting magic, in a space that rethinks the rules on corporate architecture.

Town Square is the heart of the 250,000sq.ft facility. A theatrical replica of a 1940s city street scene, it's based on Edward Hopper's New York paintings. The centrepiece is the Nighthawks café itself (the company's reception area), while an old-time cinema flashes its neon 'Century' sign, and serves as entrance into ETC's product demonstration and staging area. Across the way, the 'Kelly Insurance Agency' is the company's Human Resources department. Other façades - a bank, an office supply store, a travel agency - crowd around the space of Town Square, overshadowed by an Empire State Building-like skys

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USA - PRG and VLPS Lighting Services International have jointly announced the completion of the merger announced last month, which has created the leading equipment and technology company in the entertainment industry. The merger has been approved by VLPS stockholders, and the regulatory review period has expired. As of now, a newly-formed subsidiary of PRG will be merged with and into VLPS, with VLPS becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of PRG. The combined company will operate as PRG Lighting, PRG Audio, PRG Scenic Technologies and Showpay, and will maintain its headquarters in New Windsor, NY.

Under the terms of the merger agreement, VLPS stockholders are to receive $8.32 per share in cash immediately, with up to an additional $.50 per share payable from an escrow account established to pay for any indemnification claims. VLPS shares, heretofore listed on the OTC pink sheets, w

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