As part of this year’s National Apprenticeship Week, we are going to be profiling each of our current cohort over the next four days; providing you with an insight into who they are, why they applied for the scheme and what they hope to gain from it. Today’s profile focuses on Lukas Rackauskas. Tell us a little bit about your background… I was born to Lithuanian parents in Newham, East London...
As part of this year’s National Apprenticeship Week, we are going to be profiling each of our current cohort over the next four days; providing you with an insight into who they are, why they applied for the scheme and what they hope to gain from it. Today’s forth and final profile focuses on Josef Cole. Tell us a little bit about your background… I was born and raised in Croydon, South London...
As part of this year’s National Apprenticeship Week, we are going to be profiling each of our current cohort over the next four days; providing you with an insight into who they are, why they applied for the scheme and what they hope to gain from it. Today’s profile focuses on Beth Gayler. Tell us a little bit about your background… I grew up in Wandsworth, South West London, where I still live...
As part of this year’s National Apprenticeship Week, we are going to be profiling each of our current cohort over the next four days; providing you with an insight into who they are, why they applied for the scheme and what they hope to gain from it. Today’s we start with Muhamad Said. Tell us a little bit about your background… I was born in East Africa and move to East London when I was young...
Ken Miller, one of the true heroes of stage lighting, has passed away aged 84. The first of a breed, Ken set new standards, establishing the role of ‘Production Electrician’ in theatre, working for many years with Michael Northen (the first accredited British Theatrical Lighting Designer). Ken’s career spanned several decades and he toured frequently into every major (and minor ) venue across the...
This month brings a milestone occasion, as White Light turns 50. Throughout our many years of history, innovation has remained at the heart of all we do. This drives our commitment to our customers, to utilise creativity while pushing the boundaries of technological potential, to help them overcome the challenges they face. As we enter the WL 5.0 era, that dedication to innovation has led to the...
Thursday 24 th June marks the UK’s National Upcycling Day and as our own commitment to the creative reuse of materials wherever possible began in the early 2000s, we wholeheartedly support this awareness campaign. With one of the largest technical AV equipment inventories to be found in Europe, minimising waste has always ranked very high on our environmental agenda. Over the years, we have found...
Since its formation in 1971, White Light has established an unparalleled reputation for providing its customers with a level of support and expertise they would not receive anywhere else. Similarly, its continued investment in the very latest technology alongside its longstanding relationships with leading manufacturers has allowed clients immediate access to a wide variety of products. As part of...
Back in October 2019, as part of our award-winning apprenticeship scheme, we welcomed a new cohort to the WL family, eager to commence their Level 3 Creative Venue Technician course. However, the unprecedented events of 2020 meant that after just six months of them starting, theatres and venues were forced to close and the live sector ground to a halt. In a year unlike any other, as a business we...
It’s nearly ten months since I wrote this open letter asking for support for the Live Events supply chain. A lot has happened since then: the pandemic eased a little in the Autumn and then quickly got worse, various pressure groups such as #WeMakeEvents were formed and helped raise awareness, and there were global events held which highlighted the value, both culturally and economically, of our...