Finding Respite in Community
The 2025 ProProduction panelists included a number of Parnelli nominees and winners, as well as Parnelli Awards board members. All had valuable insights to share with NAMM attendees.
Read More »Product News – February 2025
New gear from ADJ, Ayrton, Chauvet, Claypaky, Creative Conners, GIS, GLP and Robe.
Read More »Buyer’s Guide: LED PAR & Fresnel Luminaires, February 2025
Featured listings for Astera’s QuickSpot Fresnel along with other LED PAR and Fresnel products from ACME Lighting, Ayrton, Blizzard, Cameo, Chauvet, Claypaky, Elation, elektraLite, ETC, GLP, Martin, PROLIGHTS, Robe, and Vari-Lite.
Read More »Beyoncé’s NFL Christmas Day Halftime Show
Entering the NRG Stadium on horseback, Beyoncé presented a show-stopping Halftime performance during Netflix’s first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday. Her spectacular hometown performance in Houston, TX was supported by the dynamic lighting design of Tom Sutherland, who takes PLSN behind the scenes of what has been dubbed the Beyoncé Bowl.
Read More »Café Tacvba’s 35th Anniversary Shows
Felix Peralta closed out 2024 lighting the 35th anniversary shows of the legendary Mexican rock band Café Tacvba. His design took the audience on a visual journey with the band as they went from the simplest Mexican folk songs to the blistering electric punk & rock sounds of their numerous hits.
Read More »Subtronics Cyclops Dome II
EDM artist Subtronics was back for a three-night run at the Tacoma Dome for Cyclops Dome II. PLSN catches up with Production Designer Erik Mahowald of Bending Lite Productions and Production Manager Larry Barcello, of Brass City Productions, Inc. about realizing this venue encompassing show.
Read More »The 23rd Annual Parnelli Awards Went to…
The 23rd annual Parnelli Awards welcomed the live entertainment production industry to the sold out event on Friday, January 24 during NAMM 2025. With an audience of creatives, technicians, manufacturers, and production houses, a wide cross section of production professionals were honored.
Read More »2,000 Words with… Laura Strayer
Tour Manager Laura Strayer, who is currently heading up Alanis Morissette’s ‘Triple Moon Tour’, was just named this year’s winner of the Parnelli Award for Patrick Stansfield Tour Manager of the Year. Strayer spoke with PLSN about her career, advice she’s gotten, and given along the way, and her philosophy of tour management.
Read More »2,000 Words with… Zito
Zito is this year’s winner of the Parnelli Award for Patrick Stansfield Production Manager of the Year. He’s currently out with Green Day and recently joined 340 Productions. The well-respected one name monikered Production Manager spoke with PLSN about building his career and mentoring the next generation.
Read More »Resource Guide: Staging & Automation
We take a look at staging and automation offerings from the manufacturers, as well as the rental shops and dealers that provide scenic and staging automation, or staging solutions. This month’s guide highlights the wide range of products and solutions companies offer to designers, production managers, and live entertainment teams.
Read More »USITT’s 2025 Distinguished Achievement Honorees
Ahead of their 65th Annual Conference & Stage Expo, USITT announced its 2025 Distinguished Achievement Award winners. The honorees are individuals who have established meritorious career records in specific theatrical fields of expertise in areas of design or technology in the performing arts or entertainment industry.
Read More »Protect What You’ve Built
Rachael Bronstein looks at one of the six key aspects of preparation in personal finance: Protection. More than just safeguarding physical possessions, Protection is also about securing financial stability and ensuring a resilient future against unforeseen challenges.
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