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The latest news about WorldStage projects, people and event technology. For further information please contact David Steinberg at Goliath Marketing.
WorldStage Goes Full Circle for “blu Marble” Art Installation in Manhattan
Drawing on a long history of working with leading multimedia artists, WorldStage provided AV technical support for Chilean artist and activist Sebastian ErraZuriz and his latest ground-breaking installation, titled “blu Marble.” The project involved a monumental outdoor sculpture featuring a video stream of the Earth as viewed live from an orbiting NASA satellite. In addition, on opening night, “blu Marble” transformed the Manhattan skyline with a video projection of the... Read More
WorldStage Showcases Next-Generation A/V Technologies at Experiential Marketing Summit
WorldStage made a big impact at the recent Experiential Marketing Summit (EMS2019) with Senior Vice-President Richard Steinau delivering a standing-room-only presentation to attendees and WorldStage sharing some of its industry-leading proprietary event technology on the trade show floor. The world’s largest conference on experiential marketing, EMS2019 drew some 1,800 attendees to Caesars Palace, Las Vegas for a slate of keynotes, workshops and technology showcases. Steinau led a Thought Leadership Session... Read More
Hudson Yards Gala Launch Party and Grand Opening
Hudson Yards, the largest private real estate development in the US by square footage, has opened on Manhattan’s west side. WorldStage provided AV and lighting support for the gala party at the Shops and Restaurants at Hudson Yards and for the following day’s Grand Opening Celebration in front of the monumental Vessel artwork. Overland Entertainment challenged WorldStage to provide cable-free audio and lighting across five floors of... Read More
WorldStage Ready To Connect With You at LDI 2018
WorldStage expands its presence at LDI again this year with unique opportunities to get face-to-face with key members of the company’s staff. LDI 2018, taking place October 15-21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will bring together over 14,000 professionals from all parts of the live event production community and WorldStage will be there in force. Led by The Design & Development Department, the WorldStage contingent at LDI will connect... Read More
Canon Expo 2015 New York Showcases Cutting-Edge Technology with AV Support from WorldStage
New York (November 5, 2015) – Every five years Canon presents its four-city global expo, and once again WorldStage provided the technology giant with AV support at New York City’s Javits Convention Center, the Expo’s only North American stop. Canon Expo 2015 New York brought together the company’s most powerful products, cutting-edge innovations and inspirational ideas across a range of markets. The three-day event spotlighted all of Canon’s product lines... Read More
WorldStage Lights Up Musikfest 2015’s Sands Steel Stage
New York (October 8, 2015) – The largest free music festival in the nation, the 32nd annual Musikfest drew more than one million people to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in August for ten days of music, art and family fun. For the third consecutive year WorldStage supplied an extensive lighting rig to the Sands Steel Stage, the main stage and only ticketed venue at the festival. (Lighting design; David Zeffren). Sands Steel... Read More
WorldStage Introduces New Christie Boxer 4K30 Projector With a Fun Evening of 4K Display Magic
This summer a large group of event technology followers gathered at New York City's Metropolitan Pavilion to eat Papaya King hot dogs and learn about the latest 4K display technology. Presented by WorldStage, the hands-on work session illustrated the different levels of image quality achieved by comparing HD projection to 4K projection. A state-of-the-art Christie Digital HD20K-J HD projector and Christie's new flagship projector, the Boxer 4K30, went head-to-head displaying... Read More
WorldStage Deploys d3 4x4pros with New VFC Quad DVI Output Cards During New York Fashion Week
New York (September 22, 2015) – WorldStage became one of the first companies to use d3 Technologies’ media servers with new VFC (Video Format Conversion) Quad DVI output cards for a live event in the US when it deployed the equipment during the fall edition of New York Fashion Week. The event marked the tenth anniversary of a major designer with a celebratory avant garde video screening following his... Read More
WorldStage Provides 3D Projection Mapping, AV and Lighting Support for “Klick Ideas Exchange 2015” Health Care Forum
New York (August 19, 2015) – When Toronto-based digital marketing agency Klick Health held “Klick Ideas Exchange 2015” in Philadelphia, WorldStage was on hand to provide AV and lighting support as well as complex 3D projection mapping for artist John Ensor Parker’s stunning multi-faceted set in the main venue. “Klick Ideas Exchange” was a one-day forum at the National Museum of American Jewish History. The invitation-only gathering of approximately 200... Read More
Lighting Designer Christopher Landy Makes Comedy Central's "The Nightly Show" Shine with Support from WorldStage
New York (May 14, 2015) – Comedy Central’s “The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore” shines a satirical light on current events and pop culture. Lighting designer Christopher Landy of Vibrant Design LLC teamed with WorldStage to create a signature look for the new late-night talk show, which occupies the time slot vacated by “The Colbert Report.” “Those were big shoes to fill – we all were conscious of that,” says... Read More
WorldStage Helps Andrew Grant Light Lincoln Center’s “Midsummer Night Swing” and “Lincoln Center Out of Doors”
New York (August 4, 2015) – It’s summer in the city and New Yorkers are celebrating at “Midsummer Night Swing” and “Lincoln Center Out of Doors.” WorldStage is providing lighting support for lighting designer Andrew Grant at the two annual festivals held in Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park. WorldStage was awarded the big summer package after supporting a number of Lincoln Center events earlier this year. “Midsummer Night Swing” ran from... Read More
WorldStage Hires Braden Gillum as Lead Draftsperson
New York (July 28, 2015) - WorldStage recently hired Braden Gillum as Lead Draftsperson. Braden will be located at WorldStage's New Jersey facility and will be responsible for most of the engineering documentation the company produces to support its event and permanent installation business. With extensive experience in 2D and 3D CAD engineering, Braden will be documenting everything from the complex system designs the company is known for, to the... Read More
Adobe DMS Maintains Its Wow-Factor Reputation with AV Support from WorldStage
New York (May 6, 2015) – The annual Adobe Digital Marketing Summit (Adobe DMS) is renowned for the visual “wow factor” it delivers to thousands attending its keynote sessions at Salt Lake City’s Salt Palace Convention. For the third consecutive year WorldStage provided AV support for the summit’s giant panoramic canvas, which dominated the venue’s Keynote Room. Held March 9-13, Adobe DMS presented thousands of attendees with the latest strategies... Read More
WorldStage Lends AV Expertise to Top-Rated Intel Booth at CES 2015
New York (February 24, 2015) – Always a newsmaker at CES, Intel garnered extra attention this year when Time magazine named its booth one of The 20 Most Eye Catching at CES 2015 and engadget called Intel’s presentation “insanely futuristic.” Once again, WorldStage provided AV support for booth designers and fabricators, The Taylor Group, which showcased Intel’s exploration of intelligence in all its forms: wearables, robots, drones, 3D printing and... Read More
WorldStage Supports The First Wall Street Journal Digital Live International Technical Conference
New York (January 21, 2015) – When WSJDLive, “where the digital world connects,” kicked off its inaugural conference, WorldStage was there to provide video systems and displays to Bay Area event and entertainment company e2k Events x Entertainment. An international technical conference, WSJDLive brought together global CEOs, leading thinkers and top entrepreneurs in a series of interviews, round table discussions and interactive events at The Montage, Laguna Beach, California. Speakers... Read More
