5@5: EDC Las Vegas & N.E.R.D. Plots, Boston Lyric Opera, & 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 Plots For Circuit Grounds Stage At EDC Las Vegas 2018

Slamhammer recently deployed a host of Martin by Harman fixtures to elevate “Prince: Live on the Big Screen,” a live tribute concert that was held at Target Center arena in Minneapolis.

Boston Lyric Opera Makes Trouble In Tahiti At Hockey Rink, Part One

The Boston Lyric Opera recently took up residence at Steriti Memorial Rink in Boston's North End to perform two short operas by Leonard Bernstein.

Lighting Plots For N.E.R.D. 2018 Summer Festival Tour

Patrick Dierson of The Activity shares lighting plots for the summer festival tour of Pharrell Williams and the N.E.R.D team.

30 Under 30: Davey Martinez, Lighting Programmer

For LDI's 30th anniversary, Live Design's 30 Under 30 in the industry honors lighting programmer, director, and designer Davey Martinez, who works with the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, The Chainsmokers, and more.

Life In The Field: Q&A With Jim Douglas, Prime Time Entertainment

Jim Douglas, owner of Prime Time Entertainment, discusses working with national touring acts, concert, municipal and corporate event staging, and more.

BONUS! Metallica WorldWired Tour Webcast On Tuesday

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.  Register for free today!