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Robe has released one of the largest fixtures in its range, designed for outdoor use and large venues. The iBOLT is built around a 500W blue laser source converted into white light by a phosphor wheel. It's determined to demonstrate its firepower at major outdoor events or monumental tours. Let's take a look at the beast!

Kevin Northrup, lighting designer for Luke Combs, chose an array of Ayrton fixtures, MDG theONE™ and Atmosphere HO foggers/hazers and grandMA3 consoles for the singer-songwriter’s recent stadium tour of Australia and New Zealand.

Lighting and Scenic Designer Lukas Marian chose Claypaky Tambora Batten Squares and Sinfonya Profile 600 fixtures for the world premiere of "Oresteia.” The dance production by choreographers Frank Fannar Pedersen and Javier Rodriguez Cobos debuted with the St. Gallen Dance Company at the Konzert & Theater St. Gallen, Switzerland.

Beto Carrero World is the largest theme park in South America. Amongst its many attractions is the big, bright and colourful Madagascar Circus Show, a musical extravaganza themed on the third in the children’s film series Madagascar. Bring on the dancing Robert Juliat Arthur followspot, an 800W LED powerhouse which answered all the fun-filled challenges the flamboyant circus show could throw at it!

The future of building virtual TAF structures is here! TAFtool 5.0 is TAF’s latest version of its advanced software that allows you to build 3D structures in a virtual environment with TAF products and with real-world dimensions. All on your own computer!

M&S Showtechniek is a lively, ambitious and fast-growing full production – lighting, rigging, audio and video – and rental company based in Amersfoort, The Netherlands, run by two hard working directors, Pim Muller and Jeroen van der Stap, who are both involved hands-on in the day to day running of all operations.

It is always fascinating to see a “Unicorn” arrive. In Zeo, which has won an SLU innovation award, we recognize the fertile imagination of Richard Beliveau, one of the founders of High End, now in the ETC stronghold. Test!

Atelier du Son et de l'Image (ADSI) designed and installed a new NEXO sound system featuring the ID24 at the iconic Salle des Colonnes and Salle de la Coupole of the Grévin wax museum, located in the heart of Paris.

Claypaky will soon become part of a new strategic ownership under EK Inc., a respected and forward-thinking player in the global entertainment lighting industry. This marks an important milestone in our nearly 50-year journey – one that strengthens our foundation while opening new doors for growth.

SIXTY82, the collaborative force behind some of the entertainment industry’s most innovative trussing and staging solutions, is proud to announce the opening of its new UK office at Production Park in Wakefield – the dynamic hub for live events, touring, and production industries.

After six years away from the stage, Spanish masters of rock, ska, reggae and rap, La Raíz, made a triumphant return, exceeding all expectations with two unforgettable concerts at Madrid’s Movistar Arena. More than 30,000 people experienced music and lighting worked in perfect harmony.

Bob Schacherl – beloved friend, colleague, Robe Family member and professional entertainment lighting industry legend – sadly passed away this week, aged 70. Bob served as CEO of Robe Lighting Inc from 2013 until his retirement in 2019 and will be much missed by all in the Robe organization alongside those in the industry who had the privilege of working with him.

TAF's new 3004-L base plate offers new possibilities for mounting moving heads or spotlights directly onto all FT34 series structures. With its Quicklock connection system, you can count on quick and easy mounting.

Cape Town-based Flicker-Free Lighting Rentals is an energetic new lighting rental and dry hire company headed by Jason Watts which is geared towards offering the region’s buoyant film, TV, commercial and event industry premium lighting solutions. Their seed investments included several Astera products – Titan Tubes, AX5 and AX9 LED PARS, LunaBulbs and HydraPanels.

Lighting designer and console operator Nicklas Dam, from rental and production company Explosion Danmark Light and Sound APS, is an Avolites user and fan.