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Robe MMXs beam some sun on Cat Power

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - Lighting designer Cory FitzGerald added eleven Robe Robin MMX Spots to his design for the most recent US leg of Cat Power's current world tour, which is promoting her highly acclaimed album, Sun.

The fixtures were supplied by Los Angeles based VER, who has recently become a valued supporter of the new Robin MMX series.

While on the road the lightshow was looked after by lighting operator Chris Smith.

Prior to this tour, Los Angeles-based Fitzgerald had not used any Robe products however he decided to use the MMX Spots after a spectacular demo from VER.

"They were great! I love the effects and gobos and they are generally excellent lights," he comments, adding that they were also completely reliable throughout the duration of their time on the tour!

Hawthorn and Anagram join forces

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Hawthorn, one of the UK's largest suppliers of technical and event services has annouinced the acquisition of Anagram, another well respected supplier to the event, conference and exhibition industries.

Currently employing more than 100 full-time members of staff, working across all industry sectors, Hawthorn boasts an annual turnover of £9m, whilst the Anagram team stands at 15 and turns over £3mper annum. Anagram will now dry hire equipment from their base in Cambridge, adding to Hawthorn's existing bases in both the Midlands and London.

Hawthorn's managing direct

Delegate places will be available for booking on the day at the venue – Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel, Dubai

Final plans in place for Dynamic Events 2013

Details: 14 March 2016

UAE - The second Dynamic Events conference is taking place in Dubai this weekend. With an impressive number of delegates already registered to attend from all over the world, there are now only a few places remaining, and the organisers are hoping for a capacity audience, announcing that it will be possible to 'turn up on the day'.

The focus of the conference will provide insight into how complex one-off mega events - for a live audience and for broadcast to a global audience, are orchestrated by the backstage production teams.

The keynote on the second day of Dynamic Events will be

David March will head up the new distribution operation.

AED Distribution begins UK operation

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - AED Distribution has announced the opening of a new AED Distribution UK facility, based out of their existing AED Rent premises in High Wycombe - to be headed by David March, as sales director.

AED Distribution UK says it will provide distribution for a cohesive range of entertainment technology brands, underpinned with professional logistics and order processing, supported by the AED Group Solutions. The range will initially include CM Entertainment Technology, Prolyte (including the four complementary but independent brands of Litestructures, Prolyte Structures, StageDex and Pr

Lars Dige Knudsen (left) leads Harman's new Professional Lighting Strategic Business Unit, while Villads Thomsen takes on the role of vice-president, Global Sales.

Harman makes key promotions at Martin Pro, as CEO exits

Details: 14 March 2016

Denmark - Following the completion last week of its acquisition of Martin Professional and the foundation of a lighting business unit within Harman Professional, Harman has announced two key promotions at the company which, says Harman president Blake Augsburger, will position the business unit for optimal development while capitalising on selective shared resources and relationships with Harman Professional.

With immediate effect, Lars Dige Knudsen is promoted to vice-president, general manager, Lighting Strategic Business Unit, "taking over from Martin's previous CEO, Christian

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