July 30, 2009

Mbox EXtreme for Xbox at E3

One of the highpoints at E3 in Los Angeles in June was Microsoft’s press event launching new games for their Xbox, including “The Beatles Rock Band,” with real Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, as well as Yoko Ono, on hand for the fun (and games!) . . . Drew Findley collaborated with Manny Treeson on the system design and did the media programming on PRG’s Mbox EXtreme media servers . . .

July 27, 2009

PRG, Yamaha hit DC for July 4th

This year’s Independence Day celebration in the nation’s capitol, A Capitol Fourth 2009, featured household names, massive fireworks, and a slew of Yamaha digital mixing consoles provided by audio supplier PRG.

July 20, 2009

PRG’s Series 400 System powers U2’s 360° Tour

The unprecedented scale of U2’s 360° Tour required a power and data network that would handle long distances; be quick and efficient to install; provide high network speed; and be rock-solid.

July 6, 2009

PRG’s Bad Boy surrounds U2

Immediately upon entering the venue, audiences attending U2’s 360° Tour will realize that they are about to experience a truly unique event.

June 29, 2009

PRG’s Bad Boy Goes Country on the CMT Music Awards

When viewers tuned into this year’s CMT Music Awards, televised live on June 16th from the Sommet Center in Nashville, they were treated to more than thank you speeches and some of the hottest acts in country music.

June 24, 2009

‘The Circus Starring Britney Spears’ Soars with PRG’s Scenic Technologies

PRG’s Scenic Technologies group has had many opportunities over the years to engineer new and innovative automation solutions but they were particularly excited to have the chance to join The Circus Starring Britney Spears.

June 9, 2009

PRG’s Bad Boy joins ‘The Circus with Britney Spears’

The Circus Starring Britney Spears is designed to evoke the spectacle found under the Big Top and this is one world tour that delivers. Designer Nick Whitehouse, working with design partner Bryan Leitch and their firm Visual Light Ltd., used 18 PRG Bad Boy luminaires to add a powerful punch to the circus-themed design.

May 29, 2009

PRG’s Bad Boy turns in a winning performance at American Idol finale

When American Idol crowned singer Kris Allen the season eight winner in a star-studded two night finale on May 19th and 20th, Production Resource Group (PRG) was pleased to once again support lighting designer Kieran Healy.

May 20, 2009

PRG Bad Boy boasts biggest show to date on Eurovision Song Contest 2009

Lighting Designer Al Gurdon (MTV Europe Awards, Robbie Williams) on Bad Boy: “They’re simply a dream come true . . .They look amazing on camera and deliver these vibrant, saturated colors that I want with incredibly smooth and fast precision. A show of this magnitude demands quite a lot from its equipment, and the Bad Boy has proven itself to be a champion.”

May 15, 2009

Bad Boy joins Donald Trump in the boardroom

PRG was pleased to support lighting designer Matt Ford when he lit the live finale of NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice this past weekend. PRG provided VX Lighting with the complete lighting package, including the PRG Virtuoso DX2 console for control during the live television event at New York City’s American Museum of Natural History.

May 4, 2009

Gekko kedo wins 2 awards at NAB 2009

Production Resource Group, LLC (PRG), the exclusive rental and sales distributor for Gekko Technology Ltd. products in North America, is pleased to announce that the Gekko kedo™ won two awards at the recent 2009 NAB tradeshow in Las Vegas.

April 23, 2009

Oasis debuts Bad Boy to the world

PRG celebrated the debut of its Bad Boy™ luminaire on the recently completed first leg of the Oasis Dig Out Your Soul tour. Of his fixture choice, lighting designer Rob Gawler said, “The Bad Boy was just what I had been looking for—a big bright large-format luminaire, that could be used as a narrow washlight with a couple of gobos as a bonus.”

April 2, 2009

12th & Porter Nightclub in Nashville

PRG lighting solutions add affordable pizzazz to club venues. The Challenge: Boost a legendary music venue to a new level The Solution: In a market where great music is the norm, club owner Daniel Slezinger understands the value of bringing something extra to the audience experience. Three years ago, he installed 16 Clay Paky fixtures at his [...]

February 20, 2009

PRG appointed North American distributor for Gekko

PRG has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Gekko Technology, an industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of LED luminaires created specifically for the requirements of image capture and entertainment sectors.

February 17, 2009

PRG announces new London office

Production Resource Group UK, Ltd. announced that its new London base will be located at The Hoover Building, in west London. The well-known art deco landmark is located on the A40, with good road and tube links to central London and the motorway network providing a base for PRG Lighting’s rental team and PRG Distribution’s sales team.

February 12, 2009

PRG’s Curry Grant named VP, Concert Touring

PRG has named Curry Grant Vice President, Concert Touring. Grant will continue to be based in PRG’s Los Angeles office. Grant joined PRG in 2004 when the company merged with Vari*Lite Production Services (VLPS).

January 19, 2009

PRG announces staff change in global Concert Touring group

Jere Harris, Chairman and CEO of Production Resource Group, LLC (PRG) announced that Nick Jackson, Senior Vice President of PRG’s Concert Touring group would be stepping down from his position at PRG.

December 10, 2008

Summit Steel joins Production Resource Group

Production Resource Group LLC (PRG) announced that it has acquired Summit Steel, a UK-based live event rigging company. Jon Bray, managing director of Summit, will remain in his current position. Summit Steel will continue as an independent brand focused on the markets that it serves.

December 9, 2008

GES announces audio visual strategic alliance with industry leader PRG Hi-Tech

Las Vegas, Nevada — GES Exposition Services, a leader in exhibition and event services, announced it has entered into a strategic alliance to provide clients with world-class audio visual solutions through industry leader Production Resource Group, LLC, (PRG Hi-Tech), the world’s leading supplier of entertainment technology solutions including lighting, audio, video, scenery and automation systems.  [...]

November 20, 2008

Nila Lighting System wins LDI Debuting Product Award

New Windsor, New York—At the LDI 2008 tradeshow in Las Vegas, the Nila Lighting System won a prestigious Debuting Product Award, Lighting. The judges felt that “the Nila Lighting System is a new lighting solution for the entertainment industry, setting an unprecedented environmental standard for low-energy consumption, while delivering unmatched lighting performance and product versatility.” The Nila [...]

October 28, 2008

Essential Lighting joins Production Resource Group

New Windsor, NY — Production Resource Group, LLC, (PRG) announced today that it is strengthening its specialist brand strategy in the UK by acquiring Essential Lighting Group from the Staging Connections Group.  The transaction is expected to close by the end of October. “We are very excited about the acquisition of Essential Lighting which underscores our [...]

October 23, 2008

Clay Paky Fixtures and Chamsys MagicQ Console Cast a Brilliant New Light on Nashville’s Legendary 12th and Porter Club

New Windsor, NY—Great venues remain great by constantly improving. Nashville’s 12th and Porter club is a legendary launching pad for up-and-coming bands, career-making record deals and other great moments in Music City history. Three years ago, the club took a giant step into the 21st century when Daniel Slezinger, then the club’s production manager, overhauled its [...]

October 21, 2008

PRG at LDI 2008—New Product Launches Highlight PRG Booth at LDI

New Windsor, NY—Production Resource Group, LLC, (PRG) offers visitors to their LDI 2008 Booth #821 some exciting new products, including the Bad Boy® hybrid luminaire; the V676® lighting control console; and the Mbox EXtreme™ v3 media server. The products are networked on PRG’s proprietary Series 400® Power and Data Distribution System. PRG looks forward to [...]

October 9, 2008

PRG Sets the Scene at the Democratic National Convention

New Windsor, NY—Every four years our industry gets to apply our production skills to perhaps the most unique of all special events, the political conventions. Production Resource Group (PRG) was once again honored to participate when they were invited to provide both lighting and scenery for this year’s Democratic National Convention (DNC). Production designer Bruce [...]

September 15, 2008

PRG at PLASA 2008—New Products Highlight PRG Stand at PLASA

New Windsor, NY—Production Resource Group, LLC, (PRG) offered visitors at their PLASA 2008 stand some exciting new products to experience, including the V676® Console; the Bad Boy® large venue luminaire; and the Mbox EXtreme™ v3 media server. Many stopped by the stand to be among the first to see these cutting-edge additions to PRG’s line [...]