Stateside, for Avolites America, the Millennium brought massive sales of both Pearl and Azure consoles - which continue their popularity across a broad spectrum of professional lighting applications in the Americas. 

Growth in South America has been phenomenal and consoles are now in Central America, the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica for the first time. Weekly training courses have been held with those traveling from both North & South America, and a record number of consoles was delivered to South America in April and May - All this before the busy season even started!

A collaborative advertising & marketing campaign with Creative Stage Lighting of North Creek, NY, has enabled Avolites America to reach many new clients in the production and corporate spheres.

Production-wise, Avolites America reports that no less than four Sapphire 2000s were used by John Broderick on the Summer Blockbuster - Metallica & Kid Rock tour.
LD Jeff Ravitz and a Diamond II have just completed Bruce Springsteen's world tour - including an unprecedented 18 sold-out nights at Madison Square Garden.
A record six Pearl consoles & a Diamond III were used to illuminate the '500 Years of Brazil' celebrations in April.
Hotly-tipped new acts like Cisqo and 98 (Degrees) have also gone with Avolites for control.
Loyal Diamond III user LD Jim Chapman just finished the Fiona Apple tour, and goes on to light Aerosmith's Millennium tour.