Lighting Bar

Horizontal metal pipe from which lanterns are hung, sometimes fitted with sockets for providing power to the lanterns (Internally Wired Bar). (a.k.a. ‘barrel’ or ‘pipe’). When placed vertically it is known as a boom.

The Bar

Also where most technicians can be found after the show...

Barred

A consequence of spending too much time in the bar

See Also

• Busbar

• Discussion