Posts Tagged ‘Special Event’
Bandit Lites Welcomes New Integration Lighting Technicians Austin Hall & Tyler Ransdell
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Bandit Lites is pleased to announce the addition of Austin Hall and Tyler Ransdell as Integration Lighting Technicians at its Knoxville location. Both Hall and Ransdell bring diverse backgrounds in live entertainment, theatrical production and systems integration to Bandit Lites’ Integration Department, where they will contribute their technical expertise while continuing to…
Read MoreBandit Lites and Lighting Designer Richard “Wookie” Whitley Bring Cody Johnson’s Vision to Life on the Road
KNOXVILLE, TN – For Lighting Designer Richard “Wookie” Whitley, his work with Cody Johnson almost didn’t happen. In January 2023, Wookie received a phone call from the lighting designer he was set to replace. A longtime friend, the outgoing designer asked if Wookie was interested in taking over the role. The timing could not have…
Read MoreBandit Lites Welcomes Integration Intern Ella Pinchok to Knoxville Team
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Bandit Lites proudly welcomed Ella Pinchok as the newest Integration Intern at its Knoxville location, where she gained hands-on experience supporting the company’s integration and technology initiatives while learning the behind-the-scenes processes that power live entertainment productions. A lifelong fan of live music and performance, Pinchok developed an early fascination not only…
Read MoreBandit Lites Illuminates Nashville’s Record-Breaking Fourth of July Celebration
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bandit Lites once again helped light one of America’s largest Independence Day celebrations, providing lighting and production support across multiple key elements of Nashville’s Fourth of July festivities. From the nationally televised ABC/Disney “Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash” broadcast to the downtown main stage performances and the city’s iconic bridge and stadium, Bandit Lites played an integral…
Read MoreBandit Lites Donates Full Production Support for Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Bandit Lites donated complete production support for the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, held June 27 at the historic Tennessee Theatre, helping celebrate the accomplishments and lasting impact of some of the sport’s most influential figures. The annual ceremony welcomed the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026, highlighted by…
Read MoreBandit Lites Illuminates 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards
NASHVILLE, TN – The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards gathered in Nashville to celebrate Christian and Gospel performers, fellowship and honor God. The performance packed night also saw GRAMMY Award-winning CeCe Winans named as Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for her No. 1 Billboard hit, “Believe for It.” While the theme…
Read MoreNashville Lights Up for Independence Day with Bandit Lites
NASHVILLE, TN – Hundreds of thousands of people chose downtown Nashville to celebrate the Fourth of July as Broadway was transformed in a free concert event during “Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th†celebration. Bandit Lites provided lighting for two stages. The main stage on Broadway featured a headlining show from Old Dominion as…
Read MoreWomen’s Basketball Hall of Fame Shines with Bandit Lites and Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Title IX
KNOXVILLE, TN – The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Induction Ceremony and celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Title 9 took place June 11 at the Tennessee Theatre with a lighting system provided by Bandit Lites. The 2022 Induction marked the 23rd Class of Inductees to be honored by the Women’s Basketball…
Read MoreBlack Music Honors Returns to a Live Studio Audience with Bandit Lites Lighting System
ATLANTA, GA – Bandit Lites is thrilled to once again have provided the lights for the 7th Annual Black Music Honors. Held by Central City Productions at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, the glamorous two-hour event celebrated artists and musicians who have influenced and made significant contributions to American music. The televised special is…
Read MoreBandit Lites Donates Lighting System for University of Tennessee Graduation
KNOXVILLE, TN – More than 5,250 graduates celebrated commencement at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville under a lighting system donated from Bandit Lites. The ceremonies took place over three days at Thompson-Boling Arena and consisted of graduates from 45 states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico and 23 countries. Bandit donated a flown truss lighting system…
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