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International line-up for Showlight 2013

Exhibiting companies represent more countries than ever before.

Details: 14 March 2016

Czech Republic - Following the announcement of a truly international line up of speakers for Showlight 2013, the organisers report that exhibiting companies represent more countries than ever before.

With the event taking place in the Czech Republic, it is not surprising that this and other countries such as Latvija and Slovakia are among the 14 countries represented. Most recent sign-ups include Coemar of Italy, Dedo Weigart Film and JB-Lighting of Germany, AC Entertainment Technologies, Chauvet and Hawthorns from the UK, High End from the USA and Company NA of Latvija, plus the international trade show ISE.

Among the highlights is the evening meal on the Sunday night, when the delegates are entertained by the exhibiting companies at private tables in selected local restaurants

Scene Change invests in GLP Zoom LEDs

Details: 14 March 2016

Australia - AV company Scene Change has added a dozen GLP Volkslicht Zoom LED moving head fixtures to its lighting stock.

"We needed a small moving LED fixture that was fast and had a zoom," commented Vicken Hekimian, Scene Change Sydney director. "The GLP Volkslicht Zoom was bright, fast and compact plus it was provided by Show Technology who supply great after sales support and have always been very supportive of Scene Change. Having Show Technology as the supplier gives us a lot of a lot of confidence in the product."

The Volkslicht Zoom uses 60 Luxeon Rebel L

Named after Dutch communications company Ziggo, the 17,000 seat venue hosts a range of different types of events

ETC Selador LED brightens the Ziggo Dome

Details: 14 March 2016

The Netherlands - The new multi-use indoor arena Ziggo Dome has been fitted out with over 400 ETC Selador LED fixtures, in a bid to make its house lighting among the best - and greenest

Traditionally, arena house lighting has been harsh, using unpleasant sodium or fluorescent fixtures, which do little to reflect the stunning lighting often found on stage. But with 80 ETC Selador Desire Lustr+ LED fixtures above the main arena, and 370 ETC Selador Classic Vivid-R LED fixtures in the surrounding corridors and foyer areas, the Ziggo Dome is very different.

Named after Dutch communicati

Visitor registration is open now at www.plasafocus.com/orlando.

More free education at PLASA Focus: Orlando 2013

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - Three new sessions have been added to the PLASA Focus: Orlando 2013 Professional Development Programme, a two-day program of free educational seminars and workshops running alongside PLASA Focus: Orlando, at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, on 15-16 May, 2013.

In Innovation in Disney Entertainment: Technology Meets Storytelling, Matt Conover, vice president at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Creative Entertainment, explains how at Disney Parks Creative Entertainment the story is the foundation to every show. No matter what techniques are used - from cutting-edge high-tech to int

The Week in Lighting & Sound

Details: 14 March 2016

Eurovision Update - Bonnie Tyler has been confirmed as the UK representative at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest. The 61-year-old, best known for her 1983 hit Total Eclipse of the Heart, said she was "honoured" to be asked. "I promise to give this everything that I've got for the UK!" she said in a statement.

Tyler will be performing the song, Believe in Me, in front of an estimated 120m viewers in Malmo, Sweden, on 18 May. "I am truly honoured and delighted to be able to represent my country at Eurovision, and especially with such a fabulous son

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