Showlight 2017 – Full programmes confirmed

Italy - The mainstay of the Showlight quadrennial is its Speaker Programme where illustrious professionals are gleaned from lighting disciplines across the world to educate and entertain, and generally have a very good time networking with other lighting enthusiasts from across the industry. The Speaker Programme has now been finalised and a full list of speakers can be viewed on line at www.showlight.org/speaker-schedule. This will also be useful to those delegates/Day Ticket holders who can only spare a day or two when choosing which days to attend.
A special feature amongst the regular programme of events at Showlight 2017 will be the Neal Preston photographic exhibition, In the Eye of the Rock ’n’ Roll Hurricane from the Lightpower Collection.
Neal Preston is one of the most outstanding photographers of the Rock ‘n’ Roll live and documentary genre with a career spanning more than 40 years. During this time he has built up the most extensive body of work in R ’n’ R history photographing rock gods from Alice Cooper to Frank Zappa, and Led Zeppelin to Queen. This exhibition shows more than 70 of Preston’s pictures and memorabilia from his career.
All proceeds from Lightpower Collection sales go to Behind the Scenes (behindthescenescharity.org/bts.htm) and Backup (www.backuptech.uk), foundations that provide relief for event technicians in need.
Monday afternoons at Showlight have always been the time to explore the host city and Florence is blessed with a wealth of cultural gems which have inspired creative minds for centuries. The Showlight Committee has worked closely with local events group, Affresco, to offer delegates a bespoke programme of visits that cover all tastes and interests, and secured unprecedented, exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to many places not usually open to the public.
This year there is more than ever to choose from with over 20 tours to inspire and enjoy: Take a visit to the Opera di Firenze or La Pergola Theatre; witness specialists work their craft in architectural restoration, perfume making, or stone mosaics; watch artisans ply their trade in Italian leather-working or the traditional Florentine craft of paper marbling. Diamond sponsor for the visits programme is Oasis Enterprises.
Claypaky, Showlight 2017’s main sponsor, is offering delegates the opportunity to visit its factory in Seriate, near Bergamo, after attending Showlight. The trip will take place on Wednesday 24 May with transport arranged by Claypaky. For more details follow the link on the Showlight website, or contact Claypaky directly at Roberta.guaschi@claypaky.it
Earlier this month the exhibitor line up was completed by the addition of De Sisti as the 42nd company to join.
Melbourne-based LSC Lighting Systems is the latest company to become a Showlight sponsor. They join main sponsor Claypaky, Diamond Sponsor Oasis Enterprises, Gold sponsors Robe, Osram and Eyetidy, Silver sponsors White Light, DTS and MA Lighting, and Bronze sponsors ETC, d3 technologies and Charcoalblue, alongside supporters, LSI and PLASA Media. More sponsorship opportunities are available so please contact Jane or Derek for details on exhibit@showlight.org
(Jim Evans)

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