Leading Italian TV Lighting Designer Massimo Castrichella took less than a minute to decide that he wanted Robe’s ROBIN DLS profile, LEDWash 1200 and LEDBeam 100 fixtures on his lighting rig for the latest series of ‘Un Minuto Per Vincere’ (One Minute To Win).

Broadcast audio specialist Red TX provided the technical facilities to capture the audio at this year's Barclaycard Mercury Prize, which took place at London's Roundhouse on October 30th.

Omaha-based alternative rock band 311 completed its summer Unity Tour 2013, and a large complement of Clay Paky lighting went along for the 26-show ride coast-to-coast.  The tour marked the eleventh consecutive summer the band has headlined amphitheaters across the country.

Robe’s latest LED moving lights are being used in great style to light the current series of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ in South Africa, which is being recorded at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)’s Renaissance Centre venue in downtown Johannesburg.

Heavy metal icon Black Sabbath continues its Reunion Tour in Latin America, Europe and the UK with a large complement of Clay Paky Sharpy and Sharpy Wash lights.  The tour celebrates the band’s reunion last year and supports their album “13,” the first with Ozzy Osbourne since 1978.

Music festival specialist Thunder Audio added another notch to its list of notable music events in October when the Livonia, Michigan-based company made its debut at the renowned Austin City Limits Music Festival. The event, which for the first time took take place over two weekends (October 4-6 and October 11-13), saw Thunder Audio set up a huge HARMAN JBL VTX line array system, powered by Crown I-Tech HD amplifiers.

While the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards attracted lots of press for its outrageous performances, the show made headlines among professionals for its creative staging, too.  Clay Paky Sharpys and Sharpy Washes lit up the stage at Barclays Center, Brooklyn where artist and designer KAWS reimagined the VMAs’ iconic moonman statuette.

Liverpool UK based rental specialist Adlib continued a busy autumn season supplying a lighting, sound and trucking package to the UK section of chart-busting pop-rock band Lawson's recent UK tour.

XL Video's brand new Hybrid 18mm LED screen made its touring debut on the recent UK leg of Ellie Goulding’s “Halcyon Days” tour, where it was specified by Lighting and Visuals Designer Cate Carter of Bryte Design and integrated into her vibrant production design for the tour.

BlackcamSystem’s remote-controlled camera tracking systems are gaining popularity for their ability to capture unique vantage points for the new wave of high-profile fashion runway productions. By building the Blackcam track either into the set above the runway, or into the runway floor, the system travels around the action, providing striking close-ups from all angles. So now even the models’ footsteps are captured with dynamic camera moves.

Wireless Solution Sweden AB is creating magic at the new MusicHall in Dubai with a system that provides an intelligent solution to a multi-use space. The venue is the second of a concept opened by brothers Michel and Jean Elefteriades who opened the original MusicHall in Beirut 10 years ago. It serves as a live entertainment hot spot as well as restaurant and nightclub.

West London based lighting and visuals rental specialist Colour Sound Experiment is supplying lighting for the first full production tour by chart-topping indie rockers Bastille, who are rapidly ascending stars with their first album ‘Bad Blood’ and lighting designed by the very talented Will Dart.

A global musical phenomenon, Wicked has taken to the road for its first UK and Ireland tour and the Production Resource Group (PRG) is providing a custom-built automation solution and the full lighting system.

Heavy metal icon Black Sabbath continues its Reunion Tour in Latin America, Europe and the UK with a grandMA2 light console. The tour celebrates the band’s reunion last year and supports their album “13,” the first with Ozzy Osbourne since 1978. Baz Halpin is the tour’s lighting designer and Michael Keller, lighting programmer.

The Coke Studio at MTV India is a premier platform for showcasing a fusion of India’s best musical talent. Now in its third season, the popular television broadcast events bring together the country’s top independent, classical, folk and popular artists and their creative energies into one entertaining series. Sponsored by the Coca-Cola Company, the show invites musicians from different genres to jam together while recording the resulting collaboration on the spot.