Lighting & Staging News

In anticipation of live events returning, we were lucky enough to be invited into The Barrymore Theatre, a revered live music and comedy venue in our hometown of Madison, WI. for... Read More

An expert is only an expert if their knowledge is relevant and current. Today’s lighting expert needs to be continually learning to stay on top of new technology and trends. Pro... Read More

The lighting industry is now an electronics industry. LED technology has changed virtually every facet of the field. Pro Lighting Designer Robert Mentele gives a concise, compelling look at the history... Read More

From Zoom conference calls, to church services, to training and product demonstrations, incorporating a video element is now vital. Although the use of streaming video has accelerated due to the pandemic... Read More

11 Questions with a Multimedia Festival Stage Designer "Most of the time design begins at close to impossible… you must connect it to a logical structure, making sure it functions with redesign,... Read More

13 Questions With a Music Festival Lighting Designer “Climbers are real. Always keep watch on your truss. I once found a few guys dressed in tiger suits atop my scaffolding at Burning... Read More

Although touring promotes a certain sort of energy among crews, long distances and time spent in close confines can take their toll. Harsh and grinding as it can be, touring can... Read More

All eyes are on you. It’s scary and — if you’re to be honest — intoxicating. After all, you control the vibe. The flow. The crowd. If you’ve ever been in... Read More

The booth was set up, finishing touches done. The exhibitors’ energy buzzed with excitement, waiting for the doors to open on the 2017 USITT Stage Expo. This annual conference is one... Read More

One of the many challenges we face as mobile DJs is dealing with the variety of venues we are asked to perform in. From banquet halls to boats, we are often... Read More