Case Studies
Previewing Durham’s Lumiere public lighting art showcase
Durham to be transformed into glittering outdoor gallery as Artichoke announces Lumiere 10th anniversary programme
lighting
Video & Lighting
Avolites releases Synergy software
New software control system, Synergy, has been released by Avolites. Effectively a free V12 software upgrade to both its lighting console and media server...
Video & Lighting
White Light supplies lighting and rigging at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The company supplied the equipment for all of the Gilded Balloon venues for the sixth year running
Case Studies
Amintore Galli Theatre reborn in Rimini after 75 years
For this high profile restoration project there was a policy of keeping reconstruction faithful to the venue’s original layout, but modernised with the latest...
Business
PLASA’s Peter Heath gives EU Ecodesign update
PLASA managing director Peter Heath provides an update on the impact the EU’s proposed Ecodesign Lighting regulations following the release of the third draft.
Technology
EU releases revised version of proposed Ecodesign regulations
The EU Commission has released a revised version of the proposed Ecodesign and energy labelling regulations.
Technology
AVIXA and IES publish videoconferencing lighting standard
IES and AVIXA have announced the release of the new standard 'Recommended Practice for Lighting Performance for Small to Medium Sized Videoconferencing Rooms'
Technology
Tests completed on Li-Fi system for industrial IoT
The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has recently completed the OWICELLS project to develop an industrial Li-Fi system.
Business
Analysis: UK lighting market grew 44% from 2013-17
The overall lighting market in the UK was estimated to be worth £2.4 billion in 2017, having increased by 44% since 2013, according to...
People
Paul Johnson moves to Satore Studio from Harman
Multi-disciplinary creative studio Satore Studio has appointed Paul Johnson as its architectural lighting director.
Business
Manufacturers join Save Stage Lighting campaign
Heads of GLP and Robe call on all in industry to make representations to European Commission before 7 May deadline
Events
Show review: Prolight + Sound provides an immersive experience
The most noticeable trend in the audio hall at Prolight + Sound this year was an increase in the number of companies involved in...
Business
Act now on European lighting regs, PLASA MD urges industry
Writing for Installation, Peter Heath warns that proposed new energy efficiency regulations for lighting would have a devastating effect on live entertainment
AV-IT
Philips Lighting introduces LiFi technology
Philips Lighting has launched Light Fidelity (LiFi), a wireless technology in which high quality LED lighting provides a broadband internet connection through light waves. Philips...
Connectivity
IoT smart building pioneer Gooee launches in Europe
Gooee, the so-called ‘data brain’ for building activity, has officially launched its ‘full stack’ ecosystem among its lighting and technology partners. Gooee is a...
Ed Tech
Sheffield Hallam seeks savings with Thorlux lighting system
Sheffield Hallam University has begun the installation of the Thorlux SmartScan system across its facilities to eliminate the need for manual testing of its...
Technology
Northern Light revamps Genting Arena lighting
Sound, lighting, AV and stage technology services company Northern Light was asked in 2016 to install a new, more energy-efficient house and work light...
Case Studies
Moment Factory creates two more immersive night walk installations
Following the success of its Foresta Lumina attraction in Quebec, multimedia studio Moment Factory has created two more immersive outdoor experiences in the Canadian...
Latest Events
PL+S 2016: Martin brings lighting and control updates to Frankfurt
Martin by Harman has revealed a variety of key additions to its lighting fixture, console and controller ranges at Prolight + Sound. The first...
Latest Events
Martin by Harman launches RUSH MH 7 Hybrid fixture
Martin by Harman has announced the launch of the RUSH MH 7 Hybrid, an all-in-one beam, spot and wash moving head fixture. The RUSH...
Technology
White Light creates glowing star pattern at Selfridges with filament bulbs
White Light has continued its association with leading London department store Selfridges by providing production support for its Astrolounge, which has been created as part...
Business
PLASA 2015: four new sessions added to seminar programme
Organisers of PLASA 2015 have announced four new sessions for the Professional Development Programme addressing lighting, sound and video.
Technology
Clay Paky lights Tree of Life centrepiece at Milan Expo
More than 60 Clay Paky Mythos fixtures are being used in a stunning light show featuring the Tree of Life sculpture - a...
Technology
Lighting ‘score’ changes film viewers’ moods
The mood of viewers watching films or other media can be influenced with the use of different background colours, a study has found. The research,...
Displays & Signage
Panasonic launches video projection/lighting hybrid
Panasonic is looking to create a new market category –’projection lighting’ – with its newly launched Space Player product, which combines the functions of traditional lighting fixtures...
Technology
Hello Cleveland! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for Clay Paky
Clay Paky Mythos fixtures played a dual role at Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum recently when they formed part of...
Technology
CrowdGlow: lighting venues using mobile phones
Start-up CrowdGlow has announced technology that can control the displays of all the mobile phones within a venue to create an interactive lighting experience.
Technology
Redbridge Drama Centre cuts energy costs with Philips Selecon lighting
Two of Redbridge Drama Centre's venues have received over 50 new Philips Selecon PL luminaires to reduce the Centre's energy consumption.
Technology
British Museum gets bespoke photographic studio installation
A bespoke lighting system is helping with the mammoth task of photographing and cataloguing the museum's exhibits.
Technology
Robe enjoys best PLASA show to date
Robe Lighting enjoyed its biggest, busiest and best PLASA show to date over four days at London’s ExCeL Centre.
Business
Lighting manufacturer Robe brings its largest-ever stand to PLASA 2014
Robe will be making a big impact at the PLASA 2014 exhibition at London’s ExCeL Centre, courtesy of its 1,000sqm Robe Arena.
Technology
Robe launches BMFL luminaire in global broadcast
Robe co-founder and general manager Josef Valchar presented the company's new BMFL luminaire in a global streamed presentation earlier today.
Technology
Lighting manufacturer Clay Paky sold to Osram
Show and entertainment lighting manufacturer Clay Paky has been acquired by Osram, one of the top two lighting manufacturers in the world.
Technology
Commonwealth Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies lit by Robe
The Commonwealth Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies both featured stunning light shows that incorporated more than 500 Robe moving lights.
Technology
Robe moving lights for Finnish cruise liner
The fixtures have been installed in the main theatre and club venues aboard Mein Schiff 3.
Technology
Airstar on lighting: think projects, not products
Sébastien Thévenin, marketing, communication & design manager for Airstar, shares his thoughts on the lighting market and offers advice to integrators on lighting projects.