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Paul Highfield has joined large format projection specialists E/T/C UK. Paul was previously technical manager at Fourth Phase Production Arts (formally Production Arts Europe) for five-and-a-half years, joining the company when it first set up the London office in 1996. He joins E/T/C’s Ross Ashton, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge of this specialist area to the Hounslow-based company.

Highfield’s arrival is also in line with current plans to expand E/T/C into new markets and offer a greater range of equipment and resources. E/T/C UK is sister company of the Paris-based E/T/C Audiovisuel, manufacturers of the renowned PIGI projectors and scrolling systems. Recent projects include a large son et lumière at Chiswick House, West London, the opening of the Dubai Shopping Festival, Sultans of the Dance - a large dance extravaganza staged at Mydonose Showground in

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As Vari-Lite Production Services expands into new markets and increases its market appeal, the company today announces the addition of lighting industry veterans Andrew Nikel and Mark Rudge as account managers for the VLPS offices in New York and Los Angeles respectively. "Because VLPS is expanding its sphere of influence, we need leaders with experience in new markets who also have an understanding of the markets that have long been a part of our foundation," said Rusty Brutsché, Vari-Lite chairman and CEO. "Andrew and Mark have that expertise, and will be key in helping extend our reach into new markets where automated lighting is beginning to be used more frequently."

Nikel, who began in the lighting industry as a master electrician in regional theater, spent 13 years with Production Arts/Fourth Phase. He most recently served as senior project coordinator for th

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Jules Lauve has joined Theatre Projects as a senior theatre consultant. He joins the project management team where his responsibilities will include management of major projects, consultation on theatre design issues and design of performance equipment systems and advice on facility management and operations. For six years, Lauve was director of entertainment for the Treasure Island Casino Hotel in Las Vegas. Prior to joining TPC, he headed his own firm, Jules Lauve Entertainment in Las Vegas, where he provided production, design, direction and consulting for live entertainment.

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ETC has promoted Lotte Clausen Rhodes to sales office manager, a position she's taking over from Sharon Todd for whom she worked as assistant manager. With her existing in-depth knowledge of the department, Lotte, who joined ETC three years ago, will also continue to act as the contact point for ETC's Northern European Region. A Dane by birth, Lotte moved to London six years ago to work in market research and brand management. ETC's Bill Gallinghouse said: "Lotte has been a key ingredient in our strong customer service effort for the past three years and is certainly a valued and respected member of our team. We are all delighted at her well-deserved promotion."

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QSC Audio Products has appointed Jeremy Johnston to the position of systems specialist for the company’s Portable Live Sound division. Johnston’s responsibilities include product training and demonstration along with technical support. He will also be actively involved in the design and integration aspects of professional touring systems and will be instrumental in the launch of QSC’s new speaker products.

In his previous position of systems engineering supervisor (part of QSC’s Technical Services Group), Johnston was instrumental in developing application software for QSC’s computer-controlled network audio system QSControl, and also developed a number of utilities to increase the functionality of that system. "We are extremely pleased to have Jeremy join our team," said Brian English, Portable Live Sound marketing manager. "He brings a wea

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Damian Doria, president of Artec Consultants Inc, has announced the addition to its New York-based staff of Tateo Nakajima, as senior advisor, opera and concert production. Nakajima brings to Artec a broad range of experience ranging from his professional conducting career in Europe to management experience in the performing arts and the non-profit sector. He also has experience in the technical aspects of opera productions and the presentation of symphonic concerts, fund raising, project development and management, marketing, teaching and as a newspaper writer and editor.

Founded in 1970, Artec Consultants Inc has built a distinguished international reputation for excellence in the planning and design of performing arts buildings. The firm's experience spans concert halls, flexible-space theatres, playhouses, lyric theatres, opera houses, recital halls, multi-purpose halls and houses

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Samantha Forrester has been appointed by Richard Martin Lighting (RML) to take up the newly-created position of marketing manager. RML is a specialist rental supplier of intelligent lighting and control systems to the film and television industry. The company’s clients have included Top of the Pops, The Spice Girls, SMTV Live, BBC Studios, Comic Relief and The Brit Awards. Previous to this appointment, Forrester was marketing coordinator at Martin Professional UK.

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Mark Henderson is an LD of long standing and someone with considerable experience of the business of being a lighting designer. L&SI caught up with him recently at The Peacock Theatre in London, where he was in the midst of lighting Victoria Wood’s new live show. We took the opportunity to invite him to unravel a few of the mysteries of lighting design.

"I think 75% of what a lighting designer does is solving problems. So much of the design thought process is about creating the best picture within the limitations you’re working to - and there are always limitations! If you remember the basics of lighting design you can usually get a good end result - it may not always be the end result you were hoping for, but it can be a pleasant surprise.

"Don’t ever forget the basics: cover the performance area in a simple way and hopefully leave yourself something to p

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PLASA Media has learned that Philip Norfolk has joined Martin Professional UK, in the role of stage and studio products manager, with effect from 1 October. Norfolk is a well-known industry figure, having worked for many years with Lighting Technology. It is understood that he will be taking over the role previously held by Mark Ravenhill, who is relocating to the Martin Professional HQ in Denmark. More details of the recent moves at Martin will follow.

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AVW Controls has announced that John McBryde joined the company as a project manager in November. McBryde was the chief electrician at Her Majesty's Theatre in London's Haymarket for many years, working on productions such as Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story, as well as numerous Sunday shows. Coincidentally, he also used to work for Stage Drives & Controls, where both AVW's managing director Anton Woodward and recently promoted director Mark Brown were once employed.

As a project manager at AVW Controls, McBryde will be responsible for organizing and ensuring the smooth running of the diverse range of AVW projects. "Working at AVW Controls will be a welcome change for me and I am delighted to have the opportunity to join the team," said McBryde. "At the moment, in addition to planning ahead for a number of projects which have yet to be announced, we're finalizing

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Award-winning lighting designer Anne Militello is to stage her first art gallery exhibition early in 2002, at the Gershwin Hotel, New York. Modern Culture at the Gershwin Hotel will present 'Anne Militello: Radiate (Not Fade Away)', and exhibition of site-specific lighting installations - described as "an exploration of the mind’s relationship with luminosity" - from 4 January to 2 February 2002.

Recognized for her innovative lighting projects, Militello has recently been honoured by the Illumination Engineering Society of North America and the International Association of Lighting Designers for her artistic achievements in the exterior lighting design of the New 42nd Street Studios in Times Square, New York. Her other notable architectural projects include the Avalon Hotel, Beverley Hills; the Arts Council of New Orleans building, New Orleans; Tokyo Bazaar, Tokyo; and

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For the many who worked in the blunt end of Concert Lighting during its explosive growth in the seventies and eighties, the name Paul Ollett is synonymous with the very finest in well-designed, dependable dimming and control systems. Absent for many years, Acutek has been delighted to welcome this talented man back into the heart of the developmental world.

"We're building a company here at Acutek that addresses all the very exacting technological needs of the presentation industry," said managing director Iain Elder. "Having someone as well respected and innovative as Paul Ollett on board is easily one of the best management decisions we’ve made in Acutek's short history."

Ollett's influence is already being felt: the company launched a brand new 36-channel touring dimmer at PLASA in September with his design input, and he is presently working in collaborat

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Further to our recent news story on personnel changes at Martin Professional, the following details have now been announced by the company. Martin UK's stage lighting account manager Mark Ravenhill will be moving to the Martin head office in Aarhus, Denmark to take over as Martin's international product manager for touring, theater and television. Mark will be taking over from long-time touring product manager Gerald Heise, who will be assuming a new position within the Martin organization as international education manager. Both positions will take effect January 1, 2002.

Ravenhill commented: "I am thoroughly looking forward to taking up the position of international product manager at the group head office in Denmark. Exciting times are ahead both for Martin and for the industry in general and I am keen to take all of the amazing results that Gerald has achieved on to the next l

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Ian Myhill has joined Audio Visual Material Ltd (AVM) as the company's new sales manager. After 13 years successfully heading up the Communications Division at Vivitar (Europe) Ltd, Ian has decided to take up a new challenge with the Farnborough-based company, who provide exclusive UK distribution of numerous international manufacturers. He will be responsible for the sales of AVM's full product range of professional AV solutions, including famous names such as Draper Screens, Communications Specialities, Altinex interface and distribution products, Gentec, Kramer signal management solutions, Avialec, Euvision videowalls and videowall controllers and Albiral video and data monitors.

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Robert Mokry, a 13-year veteran of High End Systems, has returned to the company to take on new roles associated with the company's restructuring and renewed growth. Mokry will wear several hats: as High End Systems University director, as a liaison with customer relations, as instigator of special projects and as a general vibe master, say High End. John Wiseman, VP of worldwide sales, comments: "It's a real pleasure to have Robert back at High End. We're excited that he's going to direct High End University as well as to help foster our customer relations. His depth of knowledge of the industry builds upon the foundation that he helped make solid when he was at High End up until the past few years."

High End chairman Lowell Fowler said: "Robert was always the most in-tune of our sales staff. We think he will bring harmony to the sales team and our customer base. And we

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Glen Brown has joined Milos Structural Systems as sales and marketing director to lead its new UK design and distribution facilities. Brown has over 10 years’ experience of modular systems in exhibition and entertainment sectors and will be responsible for developing the domestic market.

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Stardraw.com has appointed David Morrison as international sales manager. Morrison joins the well-known software provider with 20 years experience of senior sales roles with majormanufacturing companies in the PC and networking industry, including Compaq and Research Machines. Stardraw managing director David Snipp told us: "David's appointment is just part of our plan for continued growth. We wanted to find someone who could add real value for our existing channel partners, and who would also be able to manage significant OEM relationships in our existing entertainment markets and beyond. His experience in the broader spectrum of the telecomms and networking industries will be invaluable to our strategic plans for expansion." Snipp hinted that Stardraw's position within the audio, AV and lighting industries will be used as a springboard into larger markets. Morrison operates o

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Angelo Russo has joined giant screen manufacturer, Lighthouse, in its UK office as product marketing manager. Angelo had worked for nearly three years as marketing manager for Clipsal Vision, Australasia's largest supplier of Lighthouse screens, where he was involved in a host of prestigious projects including the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, the Melbourne Cup Carnival, the Australian Formula One Grand Prix, the Jade and Eden Park stadium installations in New Zealand and the Subiaco Stadium in Perth, as well international events such as the Hanover Expo.

Angelo brings with him a vast knowledge of Lighthouse screens and will be working alongside marketing support manager Sian Sparkes. Commented Lighthouse international sales and marketing director Graham Burgess: "Angelo's arrival brings an extra dimension to Lighthouse's UK-based team and we're delighted to have him on board."

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JBL Professional has appointed industry veteran Peter Chaikin as director of marketing,recording & broadcast. Chaikin will take over marketing responsibility for the company's studio monitors, including the LSR line of powered monitors, as well as developing new products in the line.

Chaikin has held high-level product marketing and marketing managementpositions at Alesis and Yamaha, where he was instrumental in the success ofseveral digital recording and mixing products. He also has 15 years ofindependent recording engineering experience, working with dozens of nameacts including Quincy Jones, Patrice Rushen, George Duke, Michael Sembelloand Harvey Mason. Chaikin received RIAA Gold and Platinum Records and aGRAMMY nomination for "Best Engineered Recording."

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Following straight on from an incredibly successful PLASA and a stack of Autumn contracts, Stagetec has taken on several new staff to cope with its very healthy work load. Joining the Slough-based pro lighting and audio sales and installation team are Gillian Brades, Jason Walsh and Jonathan Coles. Brades is a qualified accountant, and joins Stagetec as financial controller, taking over the running of the accounts and the busy administration department.

Walsh joins the sales office where he'll be dealing with technical sales enquiries by telephone and internet. He has extensive experience working as a sound and lighting technician in theatre and conference. More recently, he handled technical sales for electronics giant Maplin. Jonathan 'Speedy' Coles is now working alongside Stagetec's Mick Cocker, promoting the high profile Compulite and LSC product ranges. He's recently returned to

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Specialist AV company, Blitz communications, has appointed Martin Green and Martin Clowes as branch manager and operations manager respectively, to handle the running of its new Birmingham office.

The 'two Martins', who have already worked together as freelancers and project managers for seven years, have a wealth of industry experience. In his role as branch manager Martin Green will be helping to ensure that Blitz's clientele in the Midlands receive exactly the right solutions, whilst Martin Clowes, who is operations manager, will be supporting him in his efforts by maintaining smooth client relations.

Michael Breen, managing director of Blitz told us: "The Birmingham region is host to a whole gamut of AV opportunities due to the mix of venues and a healthy business environment. I am confident that our appointment of the two Martins with their technological expertise, custo

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AMX Corporation, a leader in advanced control system technology, has announced that Scott Miller, chairman, president and CEO has resigned, and the company’s board of directors has named Robert J. Carroll, a director of AMX since January 2001, as his successor.

Carroll has over 30 years' experience, including 25 years' operational experience, with a wide variety of technology companies engaged in software development and electronics manufacturing. He served as a consultant to the company in early 2001, and since 1995, has provided similar consulting services to other companies as a principal in Roscommon Limited, which is a technology investment and consulting practice providing specialized support in turnarounds, acquisitions and divestitures.

Additionally, AMX reported 2002 second quarter financial results. Including one-time charges of $8.2 million, the company reported a n

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Bytecraft has announced that its long-serving international marketing manager John Drummond Montgomery, has left the company after more than nine years service, following his appointment as Australian Consul-General / Senior Trade Commissioner to Japan, based in Osaka. In an announcement to staff, general manager John Rowland said that Montgomery had been the most successful marketing manager Bytecraft had had. Mr Rowland stated that John had been responsible for opening up new markets for Bytecraft's stage automation business in Holland, Korea, China and Japan, as well as ameliorating the Bytecraft name internationally. In opening these markets, Montgomery had won the biggest stage automation contracts in Bytecraft's history, notably the Singapore Arts Center and most recently the China Grand National Theatre in Beijing.

John had played a key role in Bytecraft's development and positi

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Soundcraft has announced the appointment of Ian Staddon as product development director - a newly created role at the head of a team of experienced product managers. Staddon assumes responsibility for Soundcraft's strategic product development activities, including market research, new product definition and specification, project management and new product introductions.

Staddon has been with Soundcraft for more than 10 years, working in purchasing, project management, production and sales, where his most recent role has been as regional sales manager for Asia and South America. He has been in the audio industry for over 16 years, having started at Bandive where he became production manager for the last SECK range of mixers.

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