--- title: et cetera... a blog of bright ideas from ETC | Katherine Stamp description: Katherine joined ETC in 2016 with a background in entertainment technology marketing. Although based out of the London office, she currently resides on the fringe of Sherwood Forest, famous for the legend of Robin Hood. Katherine enjoys traveling, reading, walking, theme parks and live music. 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Although based out of the London office, she currently resides on the fringe of Sherwood Forest, famous for the legend of Robin Hood. Katherine enjoys traveling, reading, walking, theme parks and live music. She’s also a qualified hypnotherapist – but don’t let that scare you! [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Alberto.png)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/alberto-gottardi) [Eos](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/eos) ### [Alberto Gottardi and the Elegance of Lighting Programming with Eos](https://blog.etcconnect.com/alberto-gottardi) By [Katherine Stamp](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/katherine-stamp) 16-Jul-2026 Every now and then, we come across a story that feels very familiar. It’s the kind of journey many people in our industry have lived in one way or another. It starts with a bit of curiosity, a chance opportunity, and the willingness to follow where it leads. Then, before you realize it, that first... [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/alberto-gottardi) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/opening%2040%202025-10-10%202516%20photo%20siim%20vahur.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tallinn-city-theatre-a-landmark-in-theatre-lighting) [SPOTLIGHT](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/spotlight) ### [Tallinn City Theatre – A Landmark in Theatre Lighting](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tallinn-city-theatre-a-landmark-in-theatre-lighting) By [Katherine Stamp](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/katherine-stamp) 30-Apr-2026 Tallinn, Estonia’s capital, is a city of striking contrasts: medieval streets and historic architecture sit alongside modern buildings and a thriving arts scene. The city has long been recognized for its high-quality theatre productions, and Tallinn City Theatre has been at the heart of this... [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tallinn-city-theatre-a-landmark-in-theatre-lighting) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ETC-New-Office-1.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/etcs-approach-to-sustainability) [FEATURED](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/featured) ### [Our Approach to Sustainability](https://blog.etcconnect.com/etcs-approach-to-sustainability) By [Katherine Stamp](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/katherine-stamp) 20-Apr-2026 At ETC, we understand that small, consistent changes can add up to make a big difference. It’s all about the little things, and while we’re far from perfect, we’re always looking for ways to improve – whether it’s in our operations or our products. [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/etcs-approach-to-sustainability) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/IMG_0117.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/investing-in-skills-how-etc-training-continues-to-evolve) [FEATURED](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/featured) ### [Investing in Skills: How ETC Training Continues to Evolve](https://blog.etcconnect.com/investing-in-skills-how-etc-training-continues-to-evolve) By [Katherine Stamp](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/katherine-stamp) 29-Jan-2026 As the entertainment lighting industry continues to evolve at pace, so too do the skills required to work within it. From increasingly complex lighting rigs to networked systems and data-heavy workflows, today’s technicians and programmers need a broader and deeper knowledge base than ever before.... [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/investing-in-skills-how-etc-training-continues-to-evolve) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Tiberi-Agliati-1.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/musical-theatre-lighting-with-eos-tips-from-valerio-tiberi-and-emanuele-agliati) [Eos](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/eos) ### [Musical Theatre Lighting with Eos: Tips from Valerio Tiberi and Emanuele Agliati](https://blog.etcconnect.com/musical-theatre-lighting-with-eos-tips-from-valerio-tiberi-and-emanuele-agliati) By [Katherine Stamp](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/katherine-stamp) 15-Jan-2026 Lighting in musical theatre is never static. It shifts, reacts, and evolves in constant dialogue with the music, the performers, and the story unfolding on stage. For lighting designers [Valerio Tiberi](https://www.k5600design.com/us/valerio-tiberi) and [Emanuele Agliati](https://www.k5600design.com/us/emanuele-agliati), this dynamic approach is at the core of every production they create. [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/musical-theatre-lighting-with-eos-tips-from-valerio-tiberi-and-emanuele-agliati) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Dikki_Hog_Featured.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hog-stage-to-screen) [SPOTLIGHT](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/spotlight) ### [From Stage to Screen: Hog Consoles in Action](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hog-stage-to-screen) By [Katherine Stamp](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/katherine-stamp) 4-Sep-2025 In a recent post, we looked back at the [birth of the Wholehog](https://blog.etcconnect.com/when-pigs-fly-birth-of-the-wholehog-0)– how a bold idea, a handful of brilliant minds, and a shared passion gave rise to a console that would go on to change the lighting world forever. But the story of [Hog](https://www.etcconnect.com/Hog/) isn’t just about how it began. It lives on in the hands of those who... [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hog-stage-to-screen) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Orlando_50yr_invites_header.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/50-years-of-etc-products) [FEATURED](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/featured) ### [50 Years of ETC Products](https://blog.etcconnect.com/50-years-of-etc-products) By [Katherine Stamp](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/katherine-stamp) 22-Aug-2025 From a handmade lighting console built in a Madison garage to cutting-edge fixtures illuminating some of the world’s most iconic stages, ETC’s product journey over the last 50 years is a story of passion, creativity, and constant reinvention. As we celebrate ETC’s 50th anniversary, we’re taking a... [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/50-years-of-etc-products) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Chicago%20Musical%20Europe%20ETC%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/chicago-musical-europe) [SPOTLIGHT](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/spotlight) ### [ETC on the Road with Chicago The Musical](https://blog.etcconnect.com/chicago-musical-europe) By [Katherine Stamp](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/katherine-stamp) 25-Jun-2025 The legendary musical Chicago is lighting up European stages once again, bringing its signature style, sultry jazz rhythms, and timeless storytelling to audiences across the continent. Kicking off at the Christmas Theater in Athens, Greece, this latest tour adds another exciting chapter to the... [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/chicago-musical-europe) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Y-40%20(7).jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/y-40) [Eos](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/eos) ### [Eos in the Deep: Lighting Innovation Beneath the Surface at Y-40](https://blog.etcconnect.com/y-40) By [Katherine Stamp](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/katherine-stamp) 15-May-2025 For over a decade, Leonardo Benetollo has been a driving force behind the breathtaking visual productions at [Y-40 The Deep Joy](https://www.y-40.com/en/) in Montegrotto Terme, Italy, the world’s deepest thermal water pool. Conceived in 2014 by architect Emanuele Boaretto and now passionately led by his son Giovanni, Y-40 is... 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