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Bandit Lites Strengthens Technical and Facilities Teams with Four Skilled Additions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NASHVILLE, TN – Bandit Lites is proud to welcome four talented new team members whose expertise in technical services, IT, and facilities maintenance will further enhance the company’s ability to deliver world-class production support: Julio Villarreal as QC Coordinator, Sam Khamees as Electronics Technician, Nick Ehrhart as IT Support Technician, and Mason Whiffen as Facilities Maintenance Technician. Julio Villarreal – QC…
Read MoreLeprous 2025 Tour Delivers Striking Visuals with Lighting by Bandit Lites
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NASHVILLE, TN – Norwegian prog-metal band Leprous captivated fans across North America with a masterfully crafted visual experience on their 2025 tour, thanks to a dynamic lighting design by Sindre Hansen and production support from Bandit Lites. Tour and Production Manager Vincent Bezault brought Hansen and Bandit together for this run, and…
Read MoreKansas & 38 Special Summer 2025 Tour Dazzles with World-Class Production and Visuals Powered By Bandit Lites
NASHVILLE, TN – The Kansas & 38 Special Summer 2025 Tour didn’t just bring timeless rock anthems to fans across the nation – it delivered a jaw-dropping visual experience powered by Bandit Lites equipment, precise programming, and a seasoned production team dedicated to elevating every performance. Kansas Production Manager Chad Singer and Lighting Designer/Director Scott…
Read MoreBandit Lites Welcomes New Talent to Multiple Offices
June 10, 2025 Nashville, Tennessee – In what has become a 2025 trend, Bandit Lites has added even more key full-time team members to multiple locations. Hirings include Zack Bell as Production Fabrication Coordinator, Lane Gill as Production Fabrication Technician and Shane Mullet as Lighting Technician. Mullet will be based at Bandit’s world headquarters in…
Read MoreACME Tornados Touch Down at Bandit Lites
Nashville, Tennessee – Bandit Lites is excited to announce the addition of the ACME Tornado to its lineup of cutting-edge concert touring inventory. Built to meet the demands of touring, the Tornado offers exceptional brightness with fast, precise beam controls. With its high output, wide zoom range, and advanced effects capabilities, the Tornado ensures dynamic,…
Read MoreBandit Lites Nashville Grows with New Gen8 Hires
Nashville, Tennessee – Bandit Lites Nashville office continues its growth in Gen8 with several new hires including Michael Holmes as Bandit’s Chain Hoist Technician. Holmes began his entertainment lighting career as a rigging technician working in the steel isle. He later joined a lighting company and was certified as a motor technician. At Bandit Holmes…
Read MoreBandit 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…
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