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Trevor Drawdy and Bandit Lites premier the Ayrton EagleStrike on HARDY 2026 Tour
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NASHVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites has once again set a new benchmark in touring production, becoming the first lighting company in America to carry the all-new Ayrton EagleStrike luminaire. Making its live debut straight out of the warehouse, the revolutionary fixture hit the road immediately with HARDY, marking the very first American tour…
Read MoreBandit Lites Delivers Precision, Power, and Prep Excellence on Zach Top Tour
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NASHVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites proudly supported the 2025 Zach Top tour with a lighting package and production workflow designed to elevate every performance while delivering consistency, efficiency, and impact night after night. With a strong emphasis on prep quality, collaborative crews, and hands-on programming, the tour’s lighting approach was built to translate…
Read MoreBandit Lites Expands Full-Time Team, Reinforcing a Long-Term Career Path in Live Entertainment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NASHVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites is proud to announce that three outstanding lighting technicians – Brian Elliot, Isabel ‘Iz’ Egbert, and Zachariah ‘Zaxby’ Lehoux – have officially transitioned into full-time Bandit employees. Their advancement underscores Bandit’s continued commitment to offering long-term career opportunities in an industry where freelance work is often the…
Read MoreBandit Lites Collaborates with Lighting Designer Jeff Buchanan To Deliver A Bold Rig for The Used 2025 Tour
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bandit Lites is proud to support The Used’s 2025 tour, working closely with Lighting Designer Jeff Buchanan and Production Manager Dillion Pajunas to deliver a lighting rig that is as aggressive, emotional, and precise as the band’s live performance. Designed to enhance both the intensity and intimacy of the show, the rig…
Read MoreBandit Lites Helps Nesta Garrick Bring Jon Batiste’s Electrifying Fall Tour to Life with a Vibrant, Immersive Lighting Package
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NASHVILLE, TN – This past fall, Bandit Lites had the joy – and the jam-packed challenge – of supporting the brilliant, genre-bending Jon Batiste on his dynamic tour. With Batiste’s performances blurring the lines between concert, theatre, and full-blown art installation, Bandit delivered a lighting system designed to match every soulful swell, explosive groove, and spontaneous moment…
Read MoreTrevor Drawdy and Bandit Lites Power the High-Octane Visuals of HARDY’s 2025 Tour
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NASHVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites is proud to partner once again with one of country-rock’s most electrifying performers, delivering a formidable lighting package for the HARDY 2025 Tour. Known for his explosive blend of country storytelling and rock-driven energy, HARDY’s newest production demanded a rig capable of matching the intensity, grit, and scale…
Read MoreBandit Lites Celebrates Transformative Collaboration with Lighting Designer Saxton Waller on the Billy Strings Tour
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NASHVILLE – This tour is not merely a production. It is a pursuit. A chase. An ongoing artistic experiment in capturing the intangible beauty of live music and translating it into light, emotion, and atmosphere. At its center is Waller – a designer who does not simply cue a…
Read MoreBandit Lites Illuminates Creed’s Reunion Tour with Designer Mathias Kuhn
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NASHVILLE, TN – When multi-platinum rock band Creed launched their highly anticipated reunion tour, the power of their music was matched by an equally electrifying lighting design from LD/Designer Mathias Kuhn, brought to life by Bandit Lites. With an ambitious rig featuring cutting-edge fixtures, custom truss configurations, and a striking new 40-foot Tyler GT circle, Kuhn crafted a…
Read MoreBandit Lites Nominated Once Again for Parnelli Award for Lighting Company of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NASHVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites is proud to announce that it has once again been nominated for the Parnelli Award for Lighting Company of the Year for the groundbreaking work on the Billy Strings Tour! Teaming up with acclaimed Lighting Designer Saxton Waller made for a jaw-dropping visual spectacle. Bandit remains the…
Read MoreBandit Lites Powers Dynamic Lighting for Papa Roach Tour with Designer Mathias “Mathes” Kuhn
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nashville, TN – Bandit Lites is proud to provide lighting for the latest Papa Roach tour, collaborating once again with Lighting Designer Mathias ‘Mathes’ Kuhn to bring the band’s explosive energy to life on stage. Known for their intense performances and emotional range, Papa Roach’s live shows are elevated by Kuhn’s creative…
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