Since her debut in 1998, pop singer-songwriter Aiko has remained one of Japan’s most popular artists. A million selling artist, her popularity has even seen her serve as the basis of a Japanese manga character. From July to September 2009, Aiko toured live venues all over the country bringing with her a rig that included several MAC 301 Washes and MAC 500s. Her “Love Like Rock vol.4” tour … [Read more...]
On Broadway with “Rock of Ages” and Martin MAC Luminaires
Jason Lyons, lighting designer for the new Broadway musical “Rock of Ages,” is using a full Martin MAC rig to visually energize the rock love story, which is laden with crowd pleasing rock anthems. Playing at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, one of the ideas of the show, says Lyons, was to have a flavor of 1980s rock lighting, “par can rock” as he calls it. He started by creating a configuration of … [Read more...]
Richard Martin Lighting on the return of Shooting Stars
This widely popular surreal comedy quiz is making a comeback to our TV screens, featuring most of the original line-up. Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer host the show once more with team captain Ulrika Jonsson, joined this series by comedian Jack Dee to captain the opposing team. Much in demand comedy actor Matt Lucas has also found time to return to the show as the ‘big baby’ scorekeeper, George … [Read more...]
