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Last Chance to Vote for Parnelli Awards, Deadline is Dec. 22, 2017 at Noon!

LAS VEGAS – This is it – the last chance to vote for the 17th annual Parnelli Awards. Voting from readers of FRONT of HOUSE and PLSN magazines will continue until Friday, Dec. 22, 2017 at 12 noon (PST). After that, the votes will be tallied and envelopes and awards prepared for the 17th annual gala, to take place Jan. 26 at the Anaheim Hilton in Anaheim, CA. The event, which begins at 7 p.m. after a cocktail reception kicks things off at 6 p.m. is hosted by Tony Levin and honors Bobby “Boomer” Thrasher, Jonathan Smeeton and John Stadius with this year’s Lifetime Achievement, Visionary and Audio Innovator awards.

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The 2017 Atmosphere Festival took place Dec. 16-17

Stage Structure at EDM Festival in Brazil Collapses in High Winds; DJ Killed, Others Injured

ESTEIO, Brazil – A weekend dance music festival ended in tragedy Dec. 17 when the stage structure collapsed in high winds, killing DJ Kaleb Freitas, 30, and injuring three others, according to early reports. Freitas, who had sustained head trauma, died shortly after arriving at the hospital. The festival, staged Dec. 16 and 17, drew between 4,000 and 5,000 with a lineup including, Dostrescinco, La Triple Nelson, Once Tiros La Trampa, Trotsky Vengaran, Vicios and Vultures.

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Craig Johnson, CEO

Full Compass Systems Names Craig Johnson CEO

MADISON, WI – Full Compass appointed Craig Johnson chief executive officer. In his role as CEO, he will be responsible for setting the future strategy and direction of Full Compass Systems, as well as building and leading the senior executive team. Johnson comes to Full Compass with many years of experience in the pro audio, video, lighting and musical instrument markets, including senior positions with Musician’s Friend, Guitar Center and Gibson Guitar.

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