PLASA, the professional lighting and sound association, has announced a new programme of professional development and networking events to support members and non-members working within the industry.
5 years 11 months ago
At the start of 2018, Johanna Town stepped into the office of Chair for the Association of Lighting Designers (ALD). Just two months on, Town has solidified the manifesto that will steer her course and chart the direction of...
6 years 2 weeks ago
Following a series of exchanges of resources and knowledge among professional associations representing set, costume and lighting designers, representatives from the Society of British Theatre Designers (SBTD) and the...
6 years 1 month ago
Ron Bonner, who has worked for PLASA for over 17 years, has announced that he will be retiring at the end of February.
6 years 1 month ago
PLASA Focus Glasgow kicked off the 2018 show season last week, providing a regional platform for professionals in the industry to connect and discover the latest technology in the market.
6 years 1 month ago
The news that the EU is once again contemplating banning the use of tungsten halogen light bulbs in entertainment lighting, the Association of Lighting Designers (ALD) is co-ordinating a high speed effort to gather reasons...
6 years 1 month ago
Adam Blaxill originally joined the PLASA Board as the Professional Services Representative in 2012 and was elected as Vice Chair in 2014. He has been voted as the new Chair of PLASA through a simple majority vote.
6 years 1 month ago
This year the Association of British Theatre Technicians honoured Dr David Wilmore by bestowing on him an ABTT Fellowship.
6 years 1 month ago
It is with much sadness that the ALD must report that internationally acclaimed lighting designer and ALD Fellow Mick Hughes passed away on 5th January 2018.
6 years 2 months ago
At this year’s Annual Lighting Lunch, which took place in London on Monday, 18th December, the Association of Lighting Designers (ALD) announced that 2018 would herald the first full-year Lumière Scheme, which will run in...
6 years 3 months ago
Peter Mumford has led the Association of Lighting Designers (ALD) for the last seven years as Chair. As his tenure comes to a close, he looks back with pride at the Association’s achievements and development over that time...
6 years 3 months ago
The Association of Lighting Designers (ALD) presents its members with a lively programme of events and insight tours throughout the year. Each event, a which is a valued benefit of membership, provides a unique opportunity...
6 years 4 months ago