OCCIDENTAL, CA – Sound Expressions installed JBL VerTec loudspeakers and Crown amplifiers recently as part of a larger renovation project for a gymnasium at the Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds, which has served as a camp for families, churches and schools since 1946.
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GREEN BAY, WI – Danley Sound Labs loudspeakers were recently installed at Lambeau Field, home to reigning NFL champion Green Bay Packers, part of a $2.5 million sound system overhaul. Sixteen Danley GH-60 Genesis Horns, 19 Danley SH-100s, 56 Danley SH-micros and 14 Danley TH-118 subwoofers were used to provide sound reinforcement for the 73,000-seat capacity venue.
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WEST HOLLYOOD, CA – For the three-day Sunset Strip Music Festival, US Audio and Lighting supplied sound gear from L-Acoustics for the outdoor East and West Stages. The event, which involves music venues including Key Club, The Roxy Theatre, Whisky A Go Go, Viper Room and House of Blues, typically draws about 17,000 every year. This year's lineup included Bush, Public Enemy, Matt & Kim, Escape The Fate, The Dirty Heads, Cobra Starship, among others. And "native sons" Motley Crue was there to celebrate the band's 30th year.
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LAS VEGAS – FRONT of HOUSE magazine has named Jeff MacKay associate editor. MacKay, a journalist with 14 years experience covering the audio, lighting and music industry, will contribute regularly to both the printed pages of FRONT of HOUSE magazine and to the online postings at fohonline.com.
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LAS VEGAS – FRONT OF HOUSE readers – and that means YOU – have nominated the top individuals and companies involved in sound, lighting, video, staging and production support for the two dozen categories of awards that will be presented Oct. 29 at the Peabody Orlando. The ballot also includes the regional winners of the Hometown Hero competition, each of whom are automatic nominees for national honors as Hometown Hero Sound Company of the Year. Now FRONT OF HOUSE readers – and that means YOU – all have the opportunity to vote!
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McKINNEY, TX – The McKinney Performing Arts Center (MPAC), originally built in 1876 in the town's historic courthouse, has been equipped with a Tannoy VRAS in its 427-seat theatre. PMK Consultants designed the system and the Whitlock Group handled its installation.
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TELLURIDE, CO – The Galaxy Theater, a 500-seat venue used by the Telluride Film Festival from Sept. 2-5, is a gymnasium converted with acoustical treatments overlaid with black drapery and works of art. To meet the demands of its discriminating audience, the organizers opted for a Meyer Sound EXP cinema sound system.
Read More »LONDON – Mark Cunningham and Jay Green announced the cancellation of liveculture expo 2012 and the associated liveculture awards 2012, the live production industry events that had been scheduled for Wembley Stadium next April.
Read More »LOS ANGELES – The second annual Event Live Expo (ELX) is set to take place Feb. 1-3, 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The event, which features booths and displays of staging, sound, lighting and AV products, coincides with the Club + Venue Design Expo as well as Pollstar Live! 2012 and the 23rd annual Pollstar Awards.
Read More »LONDON – PLASA, noting ongoing merger activities and the end-of-year departure of European executive director Ruth Rossington, announced additional restructuring. Starting Oct. 1, CEO Matthew Griffiths will temporarily oversee the U.K. and North America Events divisions. Finance Director Shane McGreevy becomes COO with responsibilities expanding into operational administration and personnel.
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NORTHRIDGE, CA – Harman Professional named Ted Harshberger senior director, global operations for JBL Professional, a new position. Based in Northridge, CA, Harshberger will oversee operations in the U.S., Mexico, Brazil, China and Denmark. He will report to Mark Ureda, vice president and general manager of Harman's JBL Professional division.
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LOS ANGELES – The nine-hour L.A Rising festival drew more than 60,000 to the Los Angeles Coliseum for a rare appearance by a reunited Rage Against the Machine performing along with Muse, Rise Against, Lauryn Hill, Immortal Technique and El Gran Silencio. The concert was widely noted for the intensity of the performances, delivered via more than 250 Harman JBL VerTec line array loudspeakers and 152 Crown Audio I-Tech HD Series power amplifiers.
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