Tyler GT Plus® Pre-Rig Wins a Parnelli
Tyler GT Plus® Pre-Rig Wins a Parnelli
by Bill Edwards
Tyler’s industry-changing, pre-rig lighting truss, Tyler GT Plus, was launched in 2007. Since landing on the scene, it has helped live event production companies around the world to load shows in and out faster. And that translates to more business and more profit.
The product has been recognized over the years by various organizations. In use for over 15 years now, it was recognized again at the 21st Annual Parnelli Awards for “Indispensable Technology – Staging & Effects,” on April 14, 2023, in Anaheim. This time, thanks to the many newer accessories added over the years.
“Being a nominee at the Parnelli Awards and sharing time with so many talented event production professionals was an honor,” said EVP Chris Russell. “It’s an incredible product that our Tyler team is truly proud to manufacture.”
“The Parnelli Awards are very special,” said CEO/Owner Glenn Cleland. “As the premier awards show for the live event industry, it doesn’t get any better!”
Over the years, Tyler has increased the number of accessories for Tyler GT Plus to make it even more of a value to the user. GT can be angled horizontally and vertically to create various shapes, thanks to four products-wedges, gates, sliding forks and threaded forks. It can be inverted putting the 5th chord down/facing the stage floor. An I-beam option allows for lower fixture attachment and for LED headers. GT can be raised vertically with lift frames. Even stood upright on bases with fork ends for a light tower. Storage cart options now include standard T-style dollies and Stack-n-Stores which are ride-along/snap-on units. And as of 2023, for the same investment, users can order GT Plus with standard long legs or compact legs. The standard long legs provide light fixture protection in transit and in storage. Placed atop the truss when flown, the long legs create a catwalk/cable guide. The compact legs are just that…compact. Easy to use for ins and outs, and much easier to store thanks to their size and a dedicated compact leg cart.
Other winners in “Indispensable Technology” were…
- Indispensable Technology – Lighting: Robe – BMFL FollowSpot
- Indispensable Technology – Audio: Allen & Heath – Avantis Console, V1.2
- Indispensable Technology – Video: ROE Visual – Vanish V8T LED Panel
List of the 21st Parnelli Award Winners:
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Roy Lamb
- Visionary Award: Keny Whitright
- Audio Innovator: Marty Garcia
- Lighting Company of the Year: Bandit Lites
- Hometown Hero Lighting Company of the Year: Brown Note Productions
- Nook Schoenfeld Lighting Designer of the Year: Alec Takahashi
- Lighting Director of the Year: Celine Royer
- Production Designer of the Year: Travis Shirley
- Sound Company of the Year: Sound Image
- Hometown Hero Sound Company of the Year: Music Matters Productions
- FOH Mixer of the Year: Jon Lemon
- Monitor Mixer of the Year: François Paré
- Audio System Tech of the Year: Rachael Moser
- Video Production Company of the Year: Solotech
- Video Director of the Year: Colleen Wittenberg
- Media Content Creator of the Year: Treatment Studio
- Staging Company of the Year: All Access
- Rigging Company of the Year: ARS / Atlanta Rigging Systems
- Set Construction Company of the Year: TAIT
- Pyro/Special Effects Company of the Year: Strictly FX
- The Patrick Stansfield Production Manager of the Year: Nicole Massey
- The Patrick Stansfield Tour Manager of the Year: Mark Oglesby
- Coach Company of the Year: Hemphill Brothers
- Trucking Company of the Year: Upstaging
- Freight Forwarding Company of the Year: Rock-it Global
- NextGen Award: Nina Agelvis
- Indispensable Technology – Lighting: Robe – BMFL FollowSpot
- Indispensable Technology – Audio: Allen & Heath – Avantis Console, V1.2
- Indispensable Technology – Video: ROE Visual – Vanish V8T LED Panel
- Indispensable Technology – Staging & Effects: Tyler Truss – GT Truss