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Inner Circle Distribution (ICD) has named Scott Anderson as Sales Manager – Southeast, effective April 27, 2026. Anderson brings over a decade of experience from Martin Professional / HARMAN Professional Solutions. Simultaneously, ICD is expanding its Systems division under Patrick Teich (Head of Systems) and Matt Dean (Business Development Manager – Systems) to meet growing demand across venues, arenas, theaters, and broadcast environments nationwide.

Inner Circle Distribution (ICD) is excited to announce its appointment as the exclusive U.S. distributor of EZEVENT Lighting!

EZEVENT's flagship VIP-R range delivers wireless freedom, RGB/CCT control, and camera-friendly CRI 90+ performance across buffets, VIP areas, trade shows, and premium events. The lineup's 2026 flagship, the VIP-R.U, raises the bar further with 100W output, IP65 protection, CRI 95, and a removable high-capacity battery.

ICD will provide full U.S. sales, demo, and aftersales support for the EZEVENT portfolio — bringing dealers and their clients a genuinely new level of flexibility in event lighting.

International superstar Bad Bunny is touring the world with 286 Claypaky Ultimo Sharpy fixtures on his "Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour," following sold-out runs across Latin America, Europe, and beyond. Lighting Designer Marcus Jessup of Miami-based Moving Through Space needed one fixture to anchor the massive outdoor stadium rig — and the Ultimo Sharpy's lightweight build, speed, and phenomenal output made it the clear choice. "I needed something to pack a punch," says Jessup. "The Ultimo Sharpy was it."

Inner Circle Distribution (ICD) has appointed Kenny Alvarez to oversee its entire Eastern Region and welcomes Chad Saunders Tiller to the team in a Business Development role, bringing over 20 years of entertainment lighting experience.

Illinois-based LEC Event Technology, Inc. deployed 142 Claypaky Ultimo Sharpys for the Niteharts Festival, held October 11–12, 2025 outside San Diego's Snapdragon Stadium. The two-day music festival, curated by local artists ISOxo and Knock2, combined high-energy performances with immersive stage design that transformed the stadium grounds into an interactive experience.

Lighting Designer John Viesta of Infinite Designs Inc. brought 35 Claypaky Ultimo Sharpy fixtures to "BravoCon LIVE with Andy Cohen!" at Las Vegas' Planet Hollywood Live Theater & Show Venue. The performances anchored Bravo's BravoCon 2025 fan convention, featuring host Andy Cohen alongside musical acts, interviews, and the network's signature Bravo Awards.

Brown Note Productions made a striking debut with 92 Claypaky Ultimo Sharpy fixtures at DJ Sammy Virji's Civic Center Park show in Denver, creating an immersive open-air light show against the iconic City and County Building — rain and all.

Astera’s newly launched QuikPunch has officially entered the U.S. rental market—and its engineering prowess is already attracting attention. Built with speed, versatility, and power in mind, this 5‑inch Fresnel spotlight is turning heads across entertainment lighting and film production.

Astera’s Titan Tubes offer vibrant, wireless LED lighting with 20-hour rechargeable battery; RGBMA color accuracy with CRI 96; 16-pixel control for stunning effects; rugged, IP-rated design; and advanced CRMX2 wireless DMX. Ideal for concerts, film, events, and stage—professional-grade lighting, anywhere.

Volt Lites, a leading Los Angeles-based entertainment lighting company, has expanded its inventory with a significant purchase of ROXX NEO fixtures from Inner Circle Distribution. The ROXX NEO offers powerful output, precise color accuracy, and versatile control options, making it ideal for diverse lighting applications. This investment reflects Volt Lites' commitment to innovation and enhancing client productions nationwide.

ICD welcomes Patrick Teich as Business Development Manager, Systems, leveraging his 20+ years of entertainment lighting expertise from Cirque du Soleil and other industry leaders to drive growth in permanent installations and the Madrix brand.

OMNIRAY™ by Portman revolutionizes static stage lighting with its Hybrid Utility Fixture (HUF) design, combining wash, narrow beam, and blinder effects in a single, durable unit. Featuring a powerful 440W RGBWLA LED for vibrant, high-CRI illumination and an independently controllable 40W RGBW core beam, it offers unmatched creative flexibility. Built with an IP65-rated cast aluminum body, precision tilt alignment, and customizable magnetic overlays, OMNIRAY™ is as rugged as it is visually striking. More than just a fixture, it redefines efficiency, versatility, and aesthetics in modern stage lighting.