direct from: www.etnow.comRegularsContentsthis monthJobs and CareersWeb DirectoryFeaturesIssue: 31430 Years of Classical Spectacular page 13April 2019Snow Patrol are back on the road with their new 2018 album “Wildness” and a sold-out UK arena tour. Adlib was delighted to be the audio provider.The 1975 played the first gig of their UK arena in Belfast. Chief rigger, Simon Lawrence is using the BroadWeigh wireless load monitoring system on the tour.Vari-Lite VL2600 for Circus 1903page: 14page: 16page: 2page: 31pages: 28 to 31When Circus 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus visited London’s Royal Festival Hall, it as beautifully lit by 26 new VL2600 Washes from Vari-Lite.LIGHTING | SOUND | VIDEORIGGING | STAGING | DRAPESw: hawthorn.bizt: 01664 821 111e: hire@hawthorn.bizLIGHTWARE OPTC FIBRE TRANSMISSION Extension distance up to 700 metres 4096x2160@60Hz/4:4:4 maximum resolution (600MHz) Advanced EDID Management Device control via Ethernet (TCP/IP), RS-232 and USBAVAILABLE TO HIREClaypaky Adopts ArKaos Kling-Net for new HY B-EYE Series product lineClaypaky has announced its commitment to ArKaos’s powerful Kling-Net protocol, which will now be embedded in its newest HY B-EYE product line. Giovanni Zucchinali, Claypaky’s product portfolio manager, explained that: “As the current and future requirements of lighting and visual design are so dynamic and fast-moving, lighting designers, programmers and operators need the most flexible and creative tools at their fingertips.”More on page 10BroadWeigh: The 1975 Case Studypage: 23Adlib in the Wildness with Snow Patrolcontents this monthApril 2019page no.FeaturesTECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR PLACES OF ENTERTAINMENTRevised in February 2017 Available now from www.etbooks.co.ukpage : 4page : 5page : 10page : 913 30 Years of Classical Spectacular For thirty years, Durham Marenghi has been lighting Raymond Gubbay’s Classical Spectacular show. His designs for this production have enthralled audiences at the Royal Albert Hall for decades as he describes: “Classical Spectacular has developed from an all Parcan rig which I initially operated on a Celco Gold in 1989 to the addition of Vari*lites on an Artisan desk.14 Adlib in the Wildness with Snow Patrol Northern Irish rockers Snow Patrol are back on the road after a seven-year break, reaching out to fans with their new 2018 album “Wildness” and a sold-out UK arena tour. Adlib was delighted to be the audio provider, working with two talented engineers, Nigel Pepper mixing FOH and Jamie Hickey on monitors. 16 BroadWeigh: The 1975 Case Study Manchester group The 1975 played the first gig of their huge UK arena tour at the SSE Arena in Belfast on 9th January. Chief rigger, Simon Lawrence is using the BroadWeigh wireless load monitoring system on the tour; in total there are 17 x 4.75 tonne load shackles fitted with BroadWeigh’s new TwistLinks that are used to monitor the weights of the production’s two mother grids. 18 MLA Compact Installed at Norwich’s Epic Studios Epic Studios, a leading TV and entertainment centre in Norwich, has become one of the elite venues to boast a permanent installation of Martin Audio’s ground-breaking MLA PA system following a £250,000 investment in the state-of-the-art technology. 19 Sound & Light UK Ensures Varied Visuals for Piece Hall Spiegeltent with Chauvet Professional One of the events making use of the transformed Piece Hall courtyard is the Spiegeltent – a makeshift live venue, akin to a circus big top, which caters to an eclectic musical programme in the run up to the festive season. For the most recent incarnation, which included a varied programme of bands, cabaret and comedy, Sound & Light UK Ltd integrated ten Chauvet Professional Rogue R2 Wash and ten Rogue R1 Beam fixtures into their lighting rig.20 SSL in Control at Royal Opera House The Linbury Theatre within the ROH presents chamber work for opera and dance as well as live orchestral performances. To make workflow as flexible, and as smooth as possible, Martin Adams, and the in-house technical team have upgraded the space, deploying an SSL L500 Plus console at the heart, with a Dante AoIP infrastructure.22 Unusual Rigging strengthens its commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Unusual Rigging has announced that its support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals has been recognised by Support the Goals.23 Vari-Lite VL2600 Wash delivers perfect performance for Circus 1903 When Circus 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus visited London’s Royal Festival Hall, its world-class performers and life-size puppet elephants were beautifully lit by lighting designer Paul Smith, using 26 brand new VL2600 Wash fixtures from Vari-Lite.24 WORK PRO’s LightShark Lighting Console Goes on Tour with Adele WORK PRO’s versatile LightShark DMX-based hardware lighting console is making life on the road much easier for PA and lighting company Black Cat Audio, which is currently deploying the console on the international theatre show Someone Like You – The Adele Songbook.26 Getting Behind the Scenes at 40-45 The Movie Fisheye, Painting with Light, PRG Belgium and WIcreations, four of the technical partners involved in the ground-breaking 40-45 Spektakel Musical production being staged at the Pop-Up Theatre in Puurs, Belgium, by Studio 100 are featured in a compelling and candid Behind the Scenes (BTS) movie which has just been released on YouTube.from the editordirect from: www.etnow.comEntertainment Technology is published 12 times a year in conjunction with the leading industry portal www.etnow.comEditor: John OffordTechnical Editor: Jackie StainesPublished by: Entertainment Technology Press LtdThe Studio, High Green Great ShelfordCambridge CB22 5EGTelephone: +44 (0)1223 550805Fax: +44 (0)1223 550806Website: www.etnow.comemail: editor@etnow.com© Entertainment Technology Press Ltd.Subscription Rates:Annual Subscription for 12 issues (UK): £27.50Annual Subscription (overseas): £50.00Subject to acceptance, subscription is free to UK based industry professionals.Subscribe online at: www.etnow.com/etmag/Opinions expressed in Entertainment Technology are not necessarily those of the publishers. All rights are reserved and reproduction of any part in whatever form is prohibited without the prior permission of the publishers.etnow.com (entertainment technology news on web) is the industry portal site with news from around the world added daily under various sector headings coupled to an extensive archive. The site also features a books section where titles from Entertainment Technology Press can be ordered online via our secure Sage Pay credit card services.Issue: 314Prolyte Trussing, LiteDeck & StageDex from the premier UK stockist…Princess Alexandra, Patron, visits The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama to open its new North Block buildingOn Wednesday 27 February 2019, The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama was visited by its Royal Patron, HRH Princess Alexandra. The visit marked the official opening of the School’s new North Block building.Princess Alexandra was greeted by Central’s president and alumnus Michael Grandage, together with the chair of its governing body, John Willis, and its principal, professor Gavin Henderson. She was then escorted on a tour of the new facilities where she observed classes from the School’s Drama, Applied Theatre and Education and Movement: Directing and Teaching courses.Following the tour, Princess Alexandra met with staff and student representatives, members of the design and project teams for the new building and friends and supporters of the school at a private reception held in the new Courtyard Theatre. She was presented with flowers by Student Union president Holly Barraclough on behalf of the student body before unveiling a brass plaque commemorating her visit and the building’s official opening.The North Block building, designed by an award-winning team at Tim Ronalds Architects, has provided Central with a major increase in rehearsal and performance space for its students. It will be featured in a future issue.In picture: Royal Central students with HRH Princess Alexandra.April 2019news4Grant Smith Joins Robe UKGrant Smith joins the Robe UK team as sales manager for the north east of England, a territory covering from Manchester to the east coast and from the Scottish borders down to the midlands, a large and diverse area in which he can work his magic.Based in the vibrant and ideally positioned urban hub of Leeds, Grant will be on the road much of the time getting out, about and among Robe’s current and future contacts, customers, end-users and fans, seeing and appreciating their work first hand, cementing existing relationships and making new ones.He will be complimenting the already very proactive work of Robe’s Ian W Brown, Bill Jones and Ashley Lewis, and Robe UK MD Mick Hannaford is delighted to have him on board.Grant studied English Literature at Liverpool University and enjoyed several summers of work experience rigging stages and roofs at festivals and events all around the UK.A chance meeting with a production manager in 1998 led to a job with Jon Bray at Summit Steel for a couple of years, and he also worked for award winning lighting rental Neg Earth for 18 months, before moving to AC Lighting where he remained for nearly 17 years.After this long stint in one place, it was time for a change! Grant also wanted to be out and about at the sharp end of the action rather than being office based, so the Robe opportunity presented itself at a great time.Having been a Robe customer for many years, he’d also visited the factory in the Czech Republic and been suitably impressed by the company and set up. “Everything about Robe’s ethics and ethos made it an easy decision,” he stated enthusiastically.He’s looking forward to championing the work of his customers outside London and in the provinces and ensuring that more attention is given to their innovation and endeavours. “The industry is not just based in London, and there are many talented companies and individuals locally who provide fantastic products, services and events all over the country and particularly in ‘The North’,” he explained.www.robe.czGreen Hippo appoints David March Head of Sales and MarketingGreen Hippo has announced the appointment of David March as head of sales and marketing. March’s appointment comes at a time when the leading developer and manufacturer of media servers, renowned for its flagship Hippotizer product line, looks to continue to build on its 2018 acquisition by tvONE-owning Spitfire Creative Technologies, by growing further and faster. March will report directly to Green Hippo’s business unit director, Emma Marlow. He will take responsibility for Green Hippo’s sales and marketing strategy in EMEA and Asia.March comes to Green Hippo from VER where he most recently served as Head of VER Lighting Europe and Aurora Lighting. He began his career as a rental assistant at Vari-Lite Europe ultimately becoming general manager at Vari-Lite Production Services. Since then he has held a number of leadership positions in the lighting and live events sector, including roles at Philips Entertainment, PRG Distribution and AED Distribution UK Limited.“I am thrilled to be joining the most exciting and innovative brand in its sector. Hippotizer continues to go from strength to strength, and I look forward to helping the company grow further and faster,” said David.“We are delighted to welcome David to Green Hippo. He brings thorough knowledge of our sector and I am confident that he will be a great asset in helping deliver our commercial goals,” added Emma.4Issue: 314news5GDS Appoints James Hall and Scott Kerslake to New RolesLeading Bristol-based technology company GDS, has appointed two of its existing team to leading new roles within the company. Having confirmed the forthcoming launch of brand new product ranges, GDS has given James Hall the responsibility of heading up sales in both the entertainment and architecture sectors, whilst Scott Kerslake will act as key accounts executive for entertainment products.James worked in the entertainment lighting side of GDS’s business, before leaving for a brief period to develop his knowledge of the architectural sector. He returns having gained valuable experience and will work closely with managing director Richard Cuthbert to introduce customers to the company’s new Reality Series and Prodigy Series lighting and control products.As a highly-skilled former production technician, with an appreciation of GDS technologies gained from hands-on experience, Scott is ideally placed to maintain the exceptional customer service for which GDS is renowned.Managing director Richard Cuthbert states that the appointments are part of the new long-term development plan for GDS: “Both James and Scott are dedicated to GDS and are proven, highly committed specialists. With the departure of former director Matt Lloyd, it was essential to place strong candidates in these important, customer-facing roles. I am fully confident that James and Scott have all the required qualities to help develop further significant growth for GDS.”Having recently rebranded and launched a new website, GDS is currently engaged on a tour of its distribution partners to promote and explain, face to face, the advantages that its new product ranges can bring to customers. As well as presenting detailed insights into the products, this ‘distributor tour’ will be an excellent opportunity for James and Scott to consolidate relationships across the marketplace and discuss in person, the specific needs of GDS customers.www.gds.uk.comMovecat trains international team from PRG The partnership between Movecat and the Production Resource Group (PRG), which began at the end of last year, has further intensified. Following the integration of a large amount of kinetic equipment from Movecat into the PRG portfolio, the next step took the form of comprehensive training in the devices concerned. To this end, a large team from the three PRG locations in England, Belgium and Germany travelled recently to Movecat’s headquarters in Nufringen, which is near Stuttgart. Over the course of three days, the participants received comprehensive training in the operation of Movecat products as well as learning tips and tricks known only to advanced users.The aim of the training was to assist the PRG employees in becoming well-versed contact partners for the company’s international clients, capable with their know-how and expertise of providing them with invaluable support in the implementation of their commissions and projects. A further aim was for these employees to serve in a sense as ‘ambassadors’ capable of passing on their knowledge to their colleagues.“It was very important to us that a team from Belgium, England and Germany should spend a few days at the Movecat headquarters in Nufringen,” explained executive vice president and COO PRG EMEA, Gary Boyd. “In this way, we can be sure of having trained experts in all regions capable of placing their knowledge at the disposal not only of our own employees but also of our customers.”In picture: Movecat trains the international team from PRG Sound Technology Ltd expands Professional Lighting Team Sound Technology Ltd, distributor of Martin by Harman in the UK, has further expanded its professional lighting division with the appointment of Darren Jackson as head of lighting sales and Ferenc Vacha as architectural lighting application engineer.Darren has over 20 years’ experience in the lighting industry, with positions at Global Design Solutions and Chauvet. “I am very excited to be working with such an amazing team at Sound Technology and to be representing such a world famous and high profile brand as Martin is really an honour. Martin has been a market leading and innovative lighting manufacturer for many years, having massively changed the lighting industry with what has become industry standard lighting,” said Darren. “With more in the pipeline, it’s a very exciting period and I am very much looking forward to the challenges ahead.”Ferenc joins from Lightworks Architectural where he worked on office, retail, art and culture, and leisure lighting projects as a technical design engineer. He will be providing pre-sales advice and application support for Martin’s architectural lighting product range.“I’m very pleased to have joined the amazing team at Sound Technology and to have the opportunity to support clients hands-on with the world-leading Martin Professional dynamic architectural lighting solutions,” said Ferenc.April 2019news6Matt Lloyd Leaves GDSWell-known industry figure, Matt Lloyd, is to leave his role at Bristol-based technology company GDS after 14 years of service. Following a restructuring of the company, the popular co-founder and former managing director had been working in a consultancy role but a change in direction, following the sale of key brands including ArcSystem to ETC, led GDS to terminate the arrangement.Having gained a wealth of experience and know-how during his time at GDS and Stage Electrics, Matt, vice-chairman of PLASA, will continue to advance the gb4u consultancy he launched in September 2018. gb4u works with a range of businesses, from start-ups to established operations, to advise on and assist with the promotion of strategies for growth and development. Matt is also discussing a number of other opportunities with businesses keen to take advantage of his wide-ranging skills and industry experience.Matt Lloyd is clearly excited about the future: “I’ve had 14 amazing years at GDS, a company which began for me as an idea in the middle of The Panama Canal, during a round the world yacht race! My experiences have been entirely positive and being immersed in helping to create, develop and deliver cutting-edge products as part of such a fantastic team has been a joy. I will take forward so many invaluable lessons into the next chapter of my career. The freedom to operate across different sectors of industry is something I’m relishing and I’m very much up for the challenge. I’m confident that gb4u will continue to grow as a productive source of support for a wide range of businesses, fostering enterprise and helping to achieve great commercial success.”Stage Electrics Appointed UK Distributor for Admiral Staging ProductsStage Electrics has been appointed as the UK distributor for Admiral Staging Products. Admiral’s extensive product range includes stage and rigging accessories, truss transportation devices, clamps and couplers along with cables and connectors. Based in the Netherlands, Admiral has been offering staging essentials to customers globally since 1986.The Stage Electrics sales teams have undergone product training from Admiral, enabling them to offer the best solutions to meet their clients’ needs. “We have decided to stock Admiral as their equipment fits into our inventory perfectly,” commented Anna Western, sales director of Stage Electrics. “Admirals’ wide range of clever solutions is now available to our customers. With over £30K of stock on the shelf, and having received fantastic responses from our client base, we are looking forward to working alongside Admiral and building a fruitful relationship together.”In picture: Adam Blaxill and Anna Western of Stage Electrics with Ramon Oolthuis of Admiral Staging (centre). www.stage-electrics.co.ukhe only you needApril 2019news8Triple E expands factory facilities alongside new precision engineering divisionIn anticipation of a busy 2019 order book, Triple E has recently completed a move into larger premises, which has also included a complete restructure of the warehouse to improve efficiency and production work flow.Triple E had outgrown its previous warehouse, having been there for the past 16 years, and the company has now settled into a larger facility which has doubled the square footage of the office, factory and workshop. The expansion has also provided for improved training facilities for distributors, installers and specifiers who visit Triple E, as well as dedicated meeting room spaces and improved office facilities.The increased footprint has enabled a more streamlined factory and warehouse layout with additional yard and storage facilities and a larger demonstration area for clients to see the products first hand in the factory setting.The transition to a larger unit on the same industrial estate has also enabled the team to assimilate Thorley Engineering seamlessly into the work flow. The 2018 acquisition of Thorley Engineering – a supplier to Triple E for over 25 years – made clear business sense. “I’m delighted that we have been able to ensure continuity of supply by incorporating Thorley Engineering into the Triple E family,” explains David Edelstein, managing director, Triple E. “Dave Thorley and his highly skilled engineering team bring a wealth of experience and a long-standing appreciation of the Triple E brand. It made perfect sense to bring them into the company to facilitate a seamless and speedier production process.”The important acquisition of Thorley Engineering is an integral part of Triple E’s expansion and investment plan, and this, combined with a larger factory space has enabled the company to significantly increase their engineering workshop capacity and manufacturing output.Triple E is now in a position to prefabricate larger structures on site, whilst also being able to hold more stock as well as house the new engineering division. This has resulted in an expanded workforce to be able to serve the increased workload Triple E is experiencing with their popular product lines. “We are already seeing improved efficiencies being in our new factory. It’s been great to incorporate a brand new machine shop for Thorley Engineering’s important contribution as manufacturer of all the machine parts for our motorised systems,” explains David. “Product turnaround is notably faster, and we can deliver with shorter lead times and react more speedily to our customer requirements. We can also now offer machining services to our existing, and new customers, and we are also in the process of developing a number of new products.“Thorley Engineering and Triple E make a formidable team. The company values are the same with pride in our work, efficient turnarounds and high standards of manufacturing. The years ahead promise exciting new challenges and we are in an excellent position to build on the foundations we have established and embrace those challenges head on.”Triple E incorporating Thorley Engineering are still located on Airport Industrial Estate, with a new address of 13A Wireless Road, Biggin Hill, Westerham, Kent, TN16 3BW, and can be contacted on the usual number +44 (0)1959 570333.In picture: Dave Thorley and David Edelstein.www.3-eee.com7news9Issue: 314Version 2 Lights Broadens Team Television lighting rental specialist Version 2 has appointed Laura Byrne (pictured) to its account management team. Laura brings a wealth of experience from the film, TV drama, commercial and music video genres to the company.Starting her career with rental giants Panalux, Laura was part of the rental desk team at the company’s busy Waxlow Road operation. A move to global lighting company Cinelease subsequently followed as her career progressed. Most recently, Laura worked with leading equipment supplier LCA where she was able to further expand her product knowledge. As account manager at Version 2, Laura will be liaising with DoPs, LDs, gaffers and production managers to offer support and advice on all aspects of the production process.Managing director Nick Edwards comments: “I’m excited to be welcoming Laura to our management team; I see many similarities between our career paths and her enthusiasm for the industry is clear. Laura has not only a proven in-depth equipment knowledge but she also understands the importance of strong customer support.”Vista 3 by Chroma-Q Software Release 2 is Now Live Following its successful launch last September, Vista by Chroma-Q has announced ‘Release 2’ (R2) of its crowd-pleasing Vista 3 lighting and media control software.Since its launch last year, Vista 3’s intuitive yet powerful approach to lighting and media control has been embraced by major rental companies, production houses and international lighting designers. It has also been used on a number of international tours, notably for Cliff Richard and Don Broco.As part of Chroma-Q’s ongoing commitment to increased functionality and enhanced capability, Vista 3 R2 highlights include expanded fixed installation and external trigger capabilities, including an Astronomical clock and new auto show load options. Other additions include a further improved FX engine, expanded Command Line functionality and an updated factory library.R2 has been designed to provide new and existing users with an even more intuitive user experience for creating and delivering fantastic looking shows.For a complete list of new features and improvements, or to download the free demo software please visit www.vistabychromaq.com/downloadphoto: Tom PullenNext >