Los Angeles based GLP US has appointed Jake Rhodes as its new technical specialist working as part of the company’s Lighting Technology Engagement (LTE) division. With a number of years’ experience in the entertainment technology industry, Jake brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the company that combines strength in both technical expertise and … Continue reading "Jake Rhodes Joins GLP...
When tens of thousands of visitors gather at dm-Arena Karlsruhe over just a few days, a 400-strong choir joins band, brass, strings and actors to bring an elaborately staged Christmas story to life, while around 2,000 volunteers work behind the scenes. The result is ‘Weihnachten neu erleben’ – a large-scale charity arena production. Widely regarded … Continue reading "GLP Supports Germany’s...
Linzer Klangwolke, a large open-air multimedia event, has been running annually in the Austrian city of Linz since 1979. On 6 September this year it again attracted nearly 100,000 visitors to Donaupark. Titled URBAN PULSE, this year’s edition translated the city’s heartbeat into captivating images and beats – a visually staged concert that harked back to Klangwolke’s roots all those years ago and...
Globally renowned singer-songwriter The Weeknd has become the first major touring artist in North America to use GLP’s mighty MAD MAXX CW searchlights – on his long running After Hours til Dawn world tour, which is set to run until August 2026. The artist’s long-term LD, Jason Baeri, had been an early adopter of the powerful fat-beam LED fixture, with its massive 750mm beam diameter, when he...
One of the most keenly anticipated follow-up movies this Autumn is Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. In this mockumentary comedy film, again directed by Rob Reiner, the band reunites after a 15-year break for one final concert. As the action moves to New Orleans it is for this concert — which took place at the City’s Lakefront Arena — that vastly experienced lighting designer Mike Baldassari and...
On 1 September 2025, David Schubert joined the sales team of GLP – German Light Products as senior sales manager. In his new role, he supports sales activities in Germany and Switzerland, contributing to the continued expansion of the company’s market presence. A trained wholesale and foreign trade specialist, Schubert brings more than two decades of experience in the professional event and media...
On 4th July, the Heinz-von-Heiden-Arena in Hanover became the backdrop for a superlative home fixture. Under the motto ‘Coming Home’, Scorpions celebrated their 60th anniversary in front of 45,000 spectators, alongside Judas Priest and Alice Cooper. Fans from all over the world travelled to experience the German rock legends in the city where it all began. Manfred Nikitser has been responsible for...
When Imagine Dragons recently undertook the European leg of their LOOM world tour – taking in major cities before culminating in two sold-out shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – their trademark high-energy stage show was further boosted by the presence of 52 of GLP’s new JDC Burst 1. The tour was supported by Neg Earth Lights, an early adopter of this powerful hybrid IP65-rated strobe, which...
The GLP WildBar 16 – a weatherproof LED bar designed for impressive show moments. With high light output, great flexibility and robust construction, it is the ideal choice for festivals, stadiums, clubs and many other applications. But perhaps most importantly, it comes with a price tag that makes it highly cost effective and gives an optimal return on investment. With 16 × 40-watt RGBL LEDs, the...
Internationally successful techno icon Paul Kalkbrenner returned to Berlin’s Wuhlheide in June with two sold-out open-air shows. Berlin-based TSE AG handled the entire technical implementation of the live spectacle – including sound, lighting, video and rigging. The show’s lighting design was created by Kalkbrenner’s LD, Tom Webber, and 1314 Productions GmbH. GLP brings structure and atmosphere to...