5@5: Eurovision, The Tonys, Apps, Plots & More

The 5@5 is released every Thursday at 5pm EST as a round-up of the week's top entertainment design and technology items, so you can stay up to date on industry news.

Lighting Eurovision Song Contest 2018

Lighting designer Jerry Appelt avoided video at the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest, instead creating a massive rig of 2,000 lighting fixtures, using 300 universes.

The Designs Of The 2018 Tony Awards

Check out the award-winning and Tony-nominated designs, including Christine Jones' winning sets for Harry Potter; Paule Constable's nominated lighting for Angels in America; and Dan Moses Schreier's historic soundscape for The Iceman Cometh.

Practical Apps For Live Sound Engineers

 As you’re re-upping the gaffer tape, sharpies, and other staples in your go-bag, now’s a good time to load up your phone or iPad with audio tools that can help you do your job better.

Lighting Plots For My Fair Lady

Don Holder shares his plots for his Tony-nominated lighting design for the Broadway revival of My Fair Lady.

4K Is Here. Webcast Now On Demand!

In this free webcast from Panasonic USA, Pete Putman, President of ROAM Consulting, will review the 4K technology landscape and provide practical strategies for transitioning your organization to 4K. Register to watch now!

BONUS! Metallica Webcast On Designing The WorldWired Tour

Production designer Dan Braun and lighting designer Rob Koenig will discuss the in-the-round stage design and lighting rig for Metallica's WorldWired Tour during this free webcast. Register now!