Bandit News
Bandit Lites Invests in New Claypaky Gear
Nashville, Tennessee – To keep up with the ever-growing list of tours hitting the road this year, Bandit Lites has invested in expanding their touring inventory with a significant purchase of Claypaky lighting fixtures. Working with Inner Circle Distribution (ICD), Claypaky’s exclusive US distributor and service network partners, this expansion ensures Bandit clients have the…
Read MoreBandit Lites Hires Quinton Christian as Facilities Manager
Nashville, Tennessee – 2025 continues to be a banner year of growth as Bandit Lites hires Quinton Christian as Facilities Manager to its Nashville office. As Facilities Manager, Christian will oversee the operations of Bandit’s largest warehouse, emphasizing safety, vendor maintenance and cost-effect measures to ensure an optimal work environment. Prior to joining Bandit, Christian…
Read MoreBandit Lites Awarded Parnelli for Lighting Company of the Year
Anaheim, California – The touring industry’s best gathered for the 23rd Annual Parnelli Awards during NAMM 2025 and Bandit Lites was proud to once again be awarded Lighting Company of the Year. Bandit Chair and founder, Michael T. Strickland, accepted the honor with Client Representative Mike Stanley joining him on stage. “Bandit is humbled to…
Read MoreKent Shafferman has Left the Building: A Remembrance by Michael T. Strickland
Nashville, Tennessee – To say Kent Shafferman was Bandit Lites is an understatement. Sadly, Kent passed away early in the morning January 22nd, 2025. Kent started at Bandit in 1976 at the ripe old age of 16. His first job was with Michael T. Strickland driving in a snowstorm to Lexington, Kentucky for a Conway…
Read MoreFour Decades and Counting: Bandit Bids Farewell to Three Retirees and Celebrates Chaz Martin’s 40 Year Anniversary
NASHVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites prides itself on offering people a career, one that reaches the upper echelon of the entertainment industry for decades. Bandit Lites honored lighting designer Chaz Martin for marking more than 40 years with the company and recognized Don Lockridge, Rick Munroe and Rick Herndon as they retired from the renowned…
Read MoreBandit Lites Holds 2025 Annual General Meeting
NASHVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites rang in 2025 with its Annual General Meeting, a gathering of its team members to recap the previous year, celebrate milestones and forecast the upcoming year. Bandit Lites Chair and founder Michael T. Strickland addressed Bandit’s continuing successes and robust career opportunities, noting how Bandit is the only firm in…
Read MoreBandit Lites Nominated for Lighting Company of the Year
NASHVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites is thrilled to announce its nomination for Lighting Company of the Year at the 23rd Annual Parnelli Awards. Established in 2001, this award honors “Pioneering, influential professionals and their contributions,- recognizing outstanding individuals, companies, and innovative products. Bandit Lites has consistently been at the forefront of lighting and 2024 proved…
Read MoreBandit Lites Nominated for Lighting Company of the Year
NASHVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites is thrilled to announce its nomination for Lighting Company of the Year at the 23rd Annual Parnelli Awards. Established in 2001, this award honors “Pioneering, influential professionals and their contributions,- recognizing outstanding individuals, companies, and innovative products. Bandit Lites has consistently been at the forefront of lighting and 2024 proved…
Read MoreBandit Lites Nominated for Lighting Company of the Year
NASHVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites is thrilled to announce its nomination for Lighting Company of the Year at the 23rd Annual Parnelli Awards. Established in 2001, this award honors “Pioneering, influential professionals and their contributions,†recognizing outstanding individuals, companies, and innovative products. Bandit Lites has consistently been at the forefront of lighting and 2024 proved…
Read MoreBandit Lites Promotes Andrew Ellis to Project Manager
NASHVILLE, TN – In its continuing efforts to elevate the next Gen8 of Leadership, Bandit Lites is proud to announce the promotion of Andrew Ellis to Project Manager. Ellis brings an immense knowledge of hands on touring experience to this position, where he will he will plan, direct, and coordinate with Bandit’s clients to ensure…
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