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It is quiz time!

The Live Design 2026 Tony Awards Quiz! How high is your Broadway IQ? | Try our FREE multiple-choice quiz for a chance to win an LDInnovation Pass to LDI2026!

Some resources for the next generation of video/projection designers.

Screen Time: How To Kick-Start Your Career In Video Design As in all aspects of live entertainment, each path to a career seems to be individually forged, there is no one-size-fits-all. | There is no one-size-fits-all path to becoming a video designer, but there are resources available to help early-career professionals.

Congratulations to all the winners of the Outer Critics Circle Awards! !

2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Announced While Schmigadoon! and Ragtime each garnered five Outer Critics Circle Awards when they were announced on Monday, May 11, t | The Lost Boys takes home the awards for outstanding scenic and lighting design.

Congratulations Jake Tickle and Bandit Lites

Jake Tickle Appointed Chief Technology Officer At Bandit Lites Jake Tickle has officially been appointed Chief Technology Officer at Bandit Lites, following his recent 20-year anniversary with the company. | A 20-year anniversary with the company, Jake’s promotion marks a significant step forward.

Getting her teeth into it: Jen Schriever discusses her Tony-nominated lighting for

Illuminating The Creatures Of The Night: Jen Schriever Lights The Lost Boys Jen Schriever is an international lighting designer and Obie Award-winner specializing in theatre and opera. | The designer talks about the shared creative process, lighting flying vampires, and having fun with an 80s rock aesthetic.

Take the quiz!

The Live Design 2026 Tony Awards Quiz! How high is your Broadway IQ? | Try our FREE multiple-choice quiz for a chance to win an LDInnovation Pass to LDI2026!

A fresh episode of Light Talk - now coming to you every Wednesday morning as season 10 continues this wonderful podcast..

Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers: LIGHT TALK Episode 474 - “Entertainment Capital of the World?… I Think Not!” In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Laughing at Your Mistakes, to Hanging Out in the Hyperbaric Chamber. Join David, Dennis, and Steve, as they discuss:  Zac's new gig; David's Drone Focus Deluxe dream can now come true; Dealing with balancing the light....

New Product Alert! A major software update from Hive Media Players

HIVE Unveils Major v1.3 Software Release Horsham (UK) – HIVE has announced the release of HIVE v1.3, a major software update that significantly expands the creative and tech | Media server manufacturer introduces enhanced layering, broader compatibility and deployment-ready security, supporting up to 8 layers and 4 mixes.

Innovation and inspiration! Claypaky

Claypaky Shines At Scenajutra: Innovation, Inspiration And An Encounter With The Legendary Lighting Designer Patrick Woodroffe Claypaky took center stage at Stage of Tomorrow [Scena Jutra], held on 13–14 April 2026 at the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, and | Claypaky took center stage at Stage of Tomorrow [Scena Jutra], held on 13–14 April 2026 at the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw.

A shared live experience across the US, but not a tour…

Arena One And AMC Theatres Launch A First-Of-Its-Kind, Shared Live Concert Experience Nationwide Beginning In June Soon, attending a live concert won’t require a plane ticket, an arena seat, or a distant view of the stage. | The first Arena One concerts at AMC Theatres will feature Bebe Rexha, Paris Hilton, Maren Morris, Kim Petras, and more.