From the range of brands exclusively distributed by the company in the UK, AC-ET's stand lighting will demonstrate the new Chroma-Q Studio Force LED fixtures range. Utilising the same core technologies as the innovative Color Force range, the fixtures are equally suited to broadcast, film and TV lighting applications or any other application normally utilising daylight or tungsten fixtures. The range consists of the Studio Force D (Daylight white 6,000 CCT) and Studio Force V (Variable white 2,900K - 6,000K CCT) fixtures. Both are available in a choice of 48" and 72" battens as well as a 12" multi-purpose version. With outputs across the six models ranging from 5,000 up to 28,000 lumens, the fixtures offer at least twice the output of their RGBA colour variants.

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Record Breakers - U2's current worldwide 360° tour has become the highest grossing in history, beating the record previously set by The Rolling Stones between 2005-2007. The Irish rockers passed the $558m (£341m) world record following their concert in Sao Paolo, Brazil, on 10 April. The tour kicked off in July 2009 in Barcelona and still has more than 20 gigs to go. More than seven million tickets have been sold to date for 110 shows. On average U2's 360° Tour packs out 63,000 people each show, taking $6.4 million (£3.9 million) according to Billboard Boxs

UK - The ABTT (Association of British Theatre Technicians) Theatre Show looks set for another successful year, with pre-registrations for the June event already 25% up on 2010 figures.

Attracting the leading manufacturers and suppliers in the theatre, presentation and staging sectors, the exhibition is a leading UK showcase for venue operators, engineers and those entering the business to see the latest products and technologies.

Among the exhibitors already confirmed for the 2011 Show are: ETC (Electronic Theatre Controls), Clay Paky, Martin Professional, White Light, Autograph Sal

Through years of supply of rigging accessories to the entertainment sector, Rigging Services have developed strong relationships with OEM's from around the globe, whilst still particularly favouring the UK manufacturing industry wherever possible. RSNoir is the brand name of Rigging Services own label of UK manufactured "soft black" rigging products including; top of the range Safety Harnesses, Roundslings ("AKA" Spansets), Ratchet Lashings, Chain and Kit Bags, Wire Rope Slings (steels) and Safeties. All are available to view on display at PLASA Focus, they ar

UK - Two special evening events and 21 new and first time exhibitors have been added to the attractions already on offer during PLASA Focus: Leeds 2011, taking place at The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, on Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 April 2011.

Alongside 130 exhibitors across two halls, and a two day programme of free educational seminars and product demonstrations, visitors can also take advantage of two evening events taking place in Leeds in the evenings after PLASA Focus, with free transport between each event.

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