Features Overview

How Thinking Outside the Box Leads to Unusual Careers

For Sooner Rae Routhier, thinking outside the box started long before she built productions for artists like Coldplay, The Lumineers and Mary J. Blige. It began in northern Vermont, where live concerts were rare.

The Distinguished Achievement Awards honor individuals who have established meritorious career records in specific fields of expertise in any area of design or technology in the performing arts or entertainment industry.

The Vocal Lab Collective is dedicated to elevating the music industry by empowering and developing top-tier artists and industry professionals with first-class conversations, cutting-edge techniques, and transformative insights into music, leadership, and personal growth.

In February 2026, Sooner Routhier joined the podcast…. And maybe did a little singing herself!

For the fourth year running, the Women in Entertainment Lighting Sessions 2025 took place at the Ayrton HQ in Paris on November 25th. Sooner Routhier joined the sessions via zoom to present her design process.

Welcome to The Giggs Podcast! Giggs is the career platform for live event professionals. We're starting this podcast because there's not nearly enough content out there about what it really takes to be on the road. Whether you're an aspiring tour manager, a seasoned backline tech, or just getting started in the business, this podcast is for you. We're taking you behind the scenes to explore the highs and the lows of life gigging on the Giggs Podcast.

Design Conversation: An Exclusive Dive Into Sooner Routhier’s Lighting Career

The Parnelli Award for Lighting Designer of the Year goes to Sooner Routhier for her work on the Muse Simulation Theory World Tour!

Variety Magazine

Sooner was recently featured in Variety Magazine as one of music’s top creative directors!

Elation Lighting LD Spotlight

Elation Professional interviewed Sooner for their recent LD Spotlight article.

TPI Magazine - Muse Feature

TPI recently featured the production design and crew for the Muse Simulation Theory World Tour. Click below to read!