News Archive for September 2020
Elation Fuze Profile preferred choice for iconic Arena Wien
30/09/2020 - Project News
Austria – One of Austria’s more iconic live event venues, Arena Wien, sought to upgrade its performance stage with a new profile luminaire and chose Elation’s high-value Fuze Profile LED framing moving head for the job.
TRS Sonorisation Creates Moving Tribute in Alsace with Chauvet Professional
30/09/2020 - Project News
France – Walking through the rolling woods of fir and oak, it’s hard to imagine this gentle section of the Alsace region as being anything but a peaceful. But 150 years ago, this tranquil spot on the banks of the Sauer was the site of a ferocious and desperate battle that opened hostilities in the Franco-Prussian War, or the War of 1870 as it is sometimes called.
New Harlequin Cascade, now with BioCote Antimicrobial Protection
30/09/2020 - Equipment News
Harlequin Cascade has been the choice of the world’s most prestigious dance and performing arts companies for many years because dancers know and trust the floor.
Claypaky MINI-B PARLED AQUA: A weather-resistant, mini par fixture with 40 Watt RGBW LEDs
30/09/2020 - Equipment News
With the increasing demand for weather-resistant fixtures for entertainment and architecture applications, Claypaky’s MINI-B PARLED AQUA fits the needs for size, output, and features. With its seven Osram 40W RGBW LED engine, this little fixture makes it one of the brightest available.
Brompton Technology helps Studio45 hit the right note every time
30/09/2020 - Project News
Australia – From esports to awards nights and live music, Studio45 provides a state-of-the-art setting for event professionals to continue producing and hosting live events which are streamed worldwide. Created by Australian audiovisual supplier WooHah Productions, the space features top of the range equipment, including Brompton Technology’s Tessera SX40 LED processors.
Powerful performance: New products for grandMA3 onPC solutions
30/09/2020 - Equipment News
MA Lighting has introduced new products for its grandMA3 onPC range: the grandMA3 onPC fader wing and the grandMA3 onPC xPort Nodes DIN-Rail.
St. Mary Royal Oak Bestowed with L-Acoustics Sound Fit for a Queen
29/09/2020 - Project News
USA – For over six decades, St. Mary Catholic Church in Detroit’s Royal Oak suburb has faithfully served the community through its food and clothing pantry, holding regular mass, and teaching students at its parochial school. With the joyous challenge of finding space for a growing congregation, this summer the parish relocated its music ministry to the rear balcony of its nave, thereby creating more main floor seating. It also brought in Detroit-based Sound Planning Communications, Inc. (SPC) to equip the space with a new sound reinforcement solution primarily composed of L-Acoustics A Series and Syva enclosures.
Unmasked in Belgium
29/09/2020 - Production News
Belgium – Masked Singer, a TV singing competition with celebrities concealed in fantastic elaborate costumes and full face masks – in this case depicting the wolf, the dragonfly the queen and several others to keep their identities secret whilst performing cover versions – hits Belgium for the first time this autumn.
Lewis Williams Create Light Aura for Seeds with Chauvet Professional
29/09/2020 - Production News
UK – In 1905 a coal merchant by the name of JH Bennett donated funds for the construction of a massive cast iron and stone bandstand in Penzance’s Morrab public gardens. Standing serenely amidst the winding paths and lush foliage of the park, the open, circular structure with a classic cupola roof, has blended harmoniously with its surroundings ever since.
L-Acoustics delivers power and flexibility to Lower Saxony State Broadcast Station
29/09/2020 - Project News
Germany – Amongst the beauty of regal parks and palaces, swathes of green and museums, Hanover – the capital city of Lower Saxony – is home to Landesfunkhaus Niedersachsen (State Broadcast Station), one of the region’s most recognised landmarks and part of regional public radio and television broadcaster, Northern German Broadcasting (NDR). Its iconic building is home to Kleiner Sendesaal, a 350-seat hall that plays host to an array of corporate and music events along with the 1,250-capacity Großer Sendesaal, which has been primarily used for the NDR Radiophilharmonie which produces over a hundred concerts each year. This summer, both halls received a major audio upgrade designed around L-Acoustics ultra-compact, powerful Kiva II and flexible A Series.
DEMOA Partners with Renkus-Heinz to Ensure Premium Loudspeaker Solutions are Available Across France
29/09/2020 - Business News
France – Renkus-Heinz, manufacturer of professional loudspeakers, is partnering with DEMOA to bring premium sound offerings to France. The move puts Renkus-Heinz solutions in the hands of more integrators and end users, allowing for quality sound to be placed precisely where it is most wanted: on the audience.
Two new moving heads from Eurolite deliver great performance in a compact package
29/09/2020 - Equipment News
Two new moving heads from the Eurolite TMH series raise the bar for devices in their compact size. Their performance makes them the perfect choice for larger stages and at a weight of less than 15kg.
XD15s Boost Olivia Dean’s Unique Truck Tour
29/09/2020 - Production News
UK – A unique Luton van conversion for singer-songwriter, Olivia Dean, featuring a Martin Audio sound system, has enabled the East London-based recording artiste to tour her local area during the Covid-19 lockdown.
The P.A. People Choose Broaman for Video Transport Solution
29/09/2020 - Production News
Australia – Based in the Sydney suburb of Rhodes, The P.A. People are one of the world’s leading suppliers of event communications systems, having worked on many of the largest celebrations and events across the globe, including five Olympic Games. Their inventory includes wired matrix and digital matrix intercom systems, trunked and traditional two-way radios, CCTV systems, time code displays, event networking and WiFi, mass cast monitoring and full duplex comms systems.
Robe Lights Pula Arena Red for #WeMakeEvents Campaign
28/09/2020 - Project News
Croatia – Robe moving lights were at the core of a truly spectacular lighting scheme designed to illuminate the magnificent Pula Arena in Croatia in red for the evening of 1 September.
Stunning 360° projection mapping at the Dominicans of Haute Alsace
28/09/2020 - Project News
France – A former convent classified as a Historic Monument, the Dominicans of Haute Alsace is a place of Alsatian architectural heritage where Rhine humanism flows.
Outdoor LED Screen Structures Webinar is now available
28/09/2020 - Standards News
Enormous interest was shown in Norbert Tripp's live webinar from both the European and American markets. Capacity was completely filled within hours of being announced, and in a word, viewers' feedback on it was amazing!
Elation upgrade for German water tower a beacon of opportunity
28/09/2020 - Project News
Germany – The nearly 40-metre high water tower in Alsdorf, Germany, is a well-known local landmark that serves as an unmistakable beacon to anyone in the area. Visible for kilometres in every direction, its prominence has great benefits for the retail establishments nearby, none more so than the Cineplex Cinetower Kinopark that sits at the base of the historic structure. Cineplex Cinetower offers more than 1,600 seats across nine theatres as well as the Zwei Brüder restaurant, a new kind of cinema and leisure experience all at the same location.
Unusual Rigging's reputation in the architectural sector grows as English National Ballet's new HQ in East London wins the AJ100 Building of the Year 2020
28/09/2020 - Project News
UK – Unusual Rigging's work as designers and installers at English National Ballet's new HQ on London's City Island has been recognised as the building, delivered by Glenn Howells Architects to win the prestigious AJ100 Building of the Year award 2020.
#WeMakeEvents campaign continues to build momentum
25/09/2020 - Business News
UK – The #WeMakeEvents campaign aims to raise awareness around the current plight of the live entertainments sector and its urgent need for financial support if it is to support the Covid-19 crisis. Last month, it was announced that it would be steered by a collective of industry trade bodies, businesses and freelancers, all working in collaboration with each other. Over the past few weeks, the team has continued to build momentum around the campaign, working endlessly to rally the government for much needed support.
New Cuts Art Centre looks to a brighter future with the help of PROLIGHTS LED fixtures
25/09/2020 - Project News
UK – The PROLIGHTS LED lighting range provides the ideal solution for multi-purpose venue, New Cuts Art Centre (The Cut), Suffolk.
ProPlex Ethernet Cables Adopted by New Markets
25/09/2020 - Equipment News
If you have seen recent Olympics Ceremonies, Super Bowl Half Time shows, The Academy or Brit Awards broadcasts, concerts by artists from Beyonce to the Rolling Stones, or limitless other technically driven live performances and events around the world, you will have witnessed TMB’s ProPlex Ethernet cables in action. In an industry where stakes are high, failure cannot be tolerated, and technical performance must be flawless, ProPlex is the default standard for portable network cabling. In entertainment staging and live production, where cables are handled every day and are routinely subject to abuses of all kinds, ProPlex Ethernet cables have earned their reputation as “the world’s most durable Ethernet cables”.
Chauvet Professional Introduces Ovation H-55FC
25/09/2020 - Equipment News
Chauvet Professional has made an addition to its popular line of Ovation house lights. The new, compact Ovation H-55FC offers theatres, recital halls, houses of worship and other venues greater versatility by fitting seamlessly into smaller spaces.
Single Chip Brightness Takes Another Leap Forward with Digital Projection’s New M-Vision 23000
25/09/2020 - Equipment News
Digital Projection, an Emmy Award-winning manufacturer of high performance projection systems, has announced the launch of the world’s brightest single chip DLP laser phosphor projector, the 23,000 Lumen M-Vision 23000.
Sky Studios Reception
25/09/2020 - Production News
UK – After almost a decade of operation it was decided that the Sky Studios reception area needed to more contemporary, brighter and have a more inviting feel.
Sennheiser supports sound industry’s future talent with backstage academy
25/09/2020 - Standards News
UK – Sennheiser has reinforced its commitment to the UK sound industry’s future talent by forming a long-term education partnership with the Backstage Academy, offering a range of audio equipment for the audio professionals of tomorrow to hone their skills on.
Big Picture creates premium live event studio with Brompton Technology
25/09/2020 - Production News
Australia – When Big Picture announced its partnership with South West Solutions and Ikonix to offer the most technologically advanced and connected virtual event space in Australia, the industry was anticipating something truly spectacular. They were not disappointed. Top-of-the-range technology means the new premium live event studio facility in Sydney transcends all expectations, with Brompton Tessera processing playing significant part in its success.
Astera for “Fiach” Drive in Drama in Ireland
24/09/2020 - Production News
Ireland – Presenting theatre and performance in the pandemic is a truly challenging space, but it’s also no surprise that the hugely talented and resourceful entertainment industry worldwide is responding with some truly imaginative and ingenious solutions for offering the public much needed opportunities for engaging with thrilling and emotional dramatic experiences. “Fiach” is a fantastic example!
Virtual Production Studios feature Robe
24/09/2020 - Project News
Germany – Thomas Giegerich is someone who likes to keep ahead of the game.
Provision AVL and Chauvet Professional Help Al Rashid Al Saleh School Theatre Fill Multi-Mission
24/09/2020 - Project News
UAE – Built in 1971 on land granted to it by Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the award winning Al Rashid Al Saleh School is one of the oldest in the United Arab Emirates. Since that time, the 2,600-student, K-12 school has made invaluable contributions to UAE society, through its dedication to education and the community at large.
Theatre awakens with Sleepless: A Musical Romance
24/09/2020 - Production News
UK – The long-awaited anticipated return of theatre is over! Based on the original screenplay of Sleepless in Seattle, Sleepless: A Musical Romance, is the first new indoor musical since theatres closed in March. PRG was on hand to support with Lighting, Video and LED – and we must say, it’s great to be back.
Only a Diamond cuts to the heart of the music
24/09/2020 - Equipment News
Since 1982, Wharfedale’s famous Diamond speakers have served as the classic entry point to true high-fidelity sound, their exceptional sonic value for money earning numerous ‘product of the year’ accolades in the UK and around the world. This autumn, with the introduction of the all-new Diamond 12 Series, Wharfedale once again raises the bar for affordable, high-performance loudspeakers.
The owners behind Visions acquire Dobson Sound Productions
24/09/2020 - Business News
UK – The Creative Production Group who are the owners behind Visions based in Reading and Manchester, has announced the purchase of the London-based sound reinforcement company, Dobson Sound Productions.
Popular ClubXS series mixers get a ‘plus’
24/09/2020 - Equipment News
Studiomaster’s highly popular ClubXS compact mixer series has received an upgrade with the introduction of uprated 6-, 8-, 10- and 12-channel ‘XS+’ models.
OBA Give CDD Speakers a Thorough Workout at New Natural Fit Gym
24/09/2020 - Project News
UK – AV integrators, Old Barn Audio (OBA), have been specifying Martin Audio’s CDD series on a regular basis ever since it was first released in 2015. And they have just added a new fitness centre to that roster.
Medicine Festival relieves the Covid blues with Funktion-One
24/09/2020 - Production News
UK – Set in the tranquil parkland and ancient woodland of a stunning Berkshire country estate, Medicine Festival 2020 proved to be the perfect tonic for attendees and crew alike. It had been at least six months since most had been involved in any form of public event, but with safety measures in place, the five-day festival prescribed a healthy concoction of music, ancestral wisdom, art, well-being, future thinking, food, environmentalism, spirituality, dance and performance.
Sensational Sebastián Yatra shows delight with large Elation rig
24/09/2020 - Production News
Mexico – A full complement of Elation luminaires gave a spectacular closing to Colombian singer Sebastián Yatra's tour earlier this year in Mexico City, where he shared the stage with several artists, including Mexican singer Carlos Rivera. Chris Penso, an experienced lighting designer who has worked with Latin stars such as Franco de Vita, Carlos Vives, Chayanne and Marc Anthony, was responsible for lighting Yatra's tour.
Award winning SME Pearce Hire joins industry roll call demanding urgent Government action
23/09/2020 - Business News
UK – The beginning of 2020 could not have got off to a better start for Peterborough-based Pearce Hire. Securing three final shortlistings across various industry award ceremonies, the team was thrilled to win the Favourite Power Supply company at the TPi Awards at the end of February – an accolade they had worked tirelessly towards securing for several years. Things were looking bright, and business was thriving.
Christie expands RGB pure laser projection line-up with 4K 50,000-lumen powerhouse
23/09/2020 - Equipment News
Christie has announced the launch of the Christie Mirage SST RGB pure laser projector with a 50,000-lumen light source. With the same small and flexible form factor of the original 35,000 lumen Mirage SST, the new 50,000 lumen model cranks up the brightness for spectacular visual experiences.
KNV makes Italian debut on popular Battiti Live TV show
23/09/2020 - Production News
Italy – GLP’s pioneering new KNV series has been used for the first time in Italy, on two high profile broadcast TV shows. The first of these was Radionorba Vodafone Battiti Live, where DoP Massimo Pascucci, featured a large selection of KNV Cube, KNV Dot and KNV Line in the scenography, working alongside set designer Luigi Maresca and show director, Luigi Antonini.
Claypaky MIDI-B: A compact, light, versatile, extremely bright LED wash-beam, a mid-range fixture that stands out from the crowd
23/09/2020 - Equipment News
Fixtures in this class are in high demand because they meet many needs, from the smallest venue to the largest show. With so many choices available, this category of fixture lends to highly competitive prices but also lowest common denominator performance. This makes it difficult for customers to decide which fixture to choose without sacrificing performance. Claypaky's MIDI-B clearly addresses these needs thanks to its amazing cost to performance ratio.
Creative Technology Launches a New Website
23/09/2020 - Business News
Creative Technology (CT), one of the world’s leading providers of technology services to the global events industry, has recently launched a new and dynamic, mobile responsive website.
Hippotizer Drives Dynamic LED Array for The Voice Kids Colombia
23/09/2020 - Production News
Colombia – TV singing contest The Voice continues to dominate global viewing habits, and The Voice Kids in Colombia on Caracol Television is one incarnation of the phenomenon. Like its sister shows around the world, the spectacle demands ever-better visuals as each season ups the one before.
Global Lockdown Can’t Stop Outline MANTAS 28 System Delivering into Central Europe
22/09/2020 - Production News
Lithuania – Located on the westernmost edge of Lithuania near the Baltic coast, right in the heart of Europe, UAB “ProDJ” is a full-service technical provider working in many areas of production, from television through to festivals, opera, sporting events and arena-scale concerts. Its in-house facilities include dry hire, logistics, rigging, lighting, video, crew and technical support.
Solico Event & Expo Technics Transforms Volvo Showroom into Event Space with Chauvet Professional
22/09/2020 - Production News
Belgium – Social distancing protocol has kept many of Volvo Van Kasteren’s customers from visiting the dealership’s new showroom on Grembergen Stone Road, but those who were fortunate to attended the facility’s grand opening celebration, held just weeks before the lockdown went into effect, still have vivid images of a memorable evening.
Lakeshore Drive-In live music venue opens in Chicago with Ayrton Perseo from LEC Event Technology
22/09/2020 - Project News
USA – The long, hot summer of COVID-19 saw live music safely come back to Chicago’s lakefront with the new Lakeshore Drive-In venue. Artist management company AudisBliss spearheaded the project working with LEC Event Technology, Inc. (LEC) to transform a parking lot just west of the Adler Planetarium into an in-person concert venue that keeps the safety of the attendees, artists and employees in mind.
Vienna Volksoper heralds new season with all-new KV2 system
22/09/2020 - Project News
Austria – The Vienna Volksoper, or People’s Opera, is Europe’s leading operetta house and Vienna’s largest theatre for opera, musicals, classical concerts and ballet. Indeed, Vienna Volksoper offers one of the most diverse musical programmes in the country, ranging from Carmen to Kiss Me Kate, and Coppelia to Cabaret, as well as productions for schools, lots of local German operetta performances and much more besides.
AVE chooses Brompton processing for state-of-the-art ON AIR studio
22/09/2020 - Project News
Australia – With over 15 years serving the events industry and providing a complete range of AV production services, Australian company Audio Visual Events (AVE) continued with its precise level of technological achievement and client satisfaction even when live events ground to a halt. By partnering with Create Engage and Sydney Masonic Centre (SMC), the company brought ON AIR to life, offering a plethora of high-end audio visual and virtual event capabilities, enhanced by powerful and intuitive Brompton Tessera processing.
A-Level Music Technology Course Now Offered as a Result of Music School Upgrade
22/09/2020 - Project News
UK – An Audient ASP8024 Heritage Edition mixing console now sits at the heart of the recently refurbished Music Department at Bath’s prestigious Royal High School for girls (RHS). The upgrade led to the school’s elevation to ‘Steinway Music School’ status and was the brainchild of director of music, Mark Bradbury. His vision was to create a music school that was different from every other school in Bath.
Pytch Perfect: Martin Audio Helps Rebrand Cope with Impact of Covid-19
22/09/2020 - Project News
UK – Responding dynamically to the effects of COVID-19 on their business, Johnny Palmer, managing director of SXS Events, promptly rebranded his Bristol based company to Pytch, and constructed ‘The Virtual Venue’ in one of the empty warehouses on the industrial estate in Brislington which he owns.
Robe for Skoda ENYAQ iV Launch in Prague
21/09/2020 - Production News
Czech Republic – Iconic Czech brand Škoda world premiered its new ENYAQ iV all-electric SUV in the main hall of the O2 Universum event and conference complex in Prague.
Iwan Hutapea Powers Indonesia’s FLAVS Livestream Hip Hop Festival with ChamSys
21/09/2020 - Production News
Indonesia – Organisers had big plans for FLAVS when they sat around a table planning the event last year. Billing itself as “the largest hip-hop festival in Indonesia,” FLAVS was more than ready to live up to this claim. Glastonbury headliner Stormzy was schedule to appear at the festival, which was supposed to kick off 4 April at Istora Stadium in centre of the city. So too were international stars like Azealia Banks and Lil Pump.
Mourning David Croxton, KV2 sales director
21/09/2020 - People News
It is with the deepest and most sincere regret that KV2 has to announce the shocking and unexpected passing of its dear friend and colleague David Croxton as the result of a fatal accident. He was 59.
#WeMakeEvents campaign continues to build momentum
21/09/2020 - Business News
UK – The #WeMakeEvents campaign aims to raise awareness around the current plight of the live entertainments sector and its urgent need for financial support if it is to support the Covid-19 crisis. Last month, it was announced that it would be steered by a collective of industry trade bodies, businesses and freelancers, all working in collaboration with each other. Over the past few weeks, the team has continued to build momentum around the campaign, working endlessly to rally the government for much needed support.
Following last month’s Day of Action which saw buildings across the UK lit up in red as a show of support, the #WeMakeEvents team has been busy capitalising on the extensive media coverage and attention this received. One of those involved is White Light’s managing director Bryan Raven, who comments: “The Day of Action was vitally important for our cause as it finally got people talking. There were a few government figures who weren’t particularly listening to our concerns prior to this and didn’t fully appreciate the scale of the crisis we are in. That certainly seems to have changed now and, whilst it may appear that the campaign has been slightly quieter for the past few weeks, this is only due to us putting all of our energies into the various meetings and surveys we’ve had to conduct to ensure the campaign continues to gain momentum.”
Sennheiser announced official sponsor of The 2020 Photography Show and The Video Show Virtual Festival
18/09/2020 - Event News
UK – Audio specialist Sennheiser has been an active supporter of The Photography Show and The Video Show for the last four years, showcasing an array of its latest microphones and having a team of experts on hand offering talks and demos, as well as answering pundits questions about choosing best microphones for specific audio for video applications. This year, the company is pleased to embrace the show’s new online format and present its newest offerings, including the MKE 200 mini-microphone, on its virtual Sennheiser booth on 20-21 September.
Peachy Playhouse Summer Season is Huge Success
18/09/2020 - Production News
UK – Peachy Playhouse, a new socially distanced entertainment concept developed to deliver safe live performances of comedy, music, children’s shows, etc during the coronavirus pandemic, closed its summer season at Loseley Park, Guildford on a high note.
Altman Lighting rejuvenates the visual experience at Westfield High School
18/09/2020 - Project News
USA – Located in Westfield, Indiana, the mission of Westfield High School is to provide rigorous and engaging experiences for all students with a performing arts programme dedicated to creating a lifelong appreciation for the arts. With a busy annual event schedule which keeps their 868-seat auditorium in regular use, the antiquated house lighting design was often struggling to provide the illumination desired. Working with long-time partner Associated Controls + Design, the school decided it was time to renovate the ageing house system for a brighter and more visually engaging environment using Altman Lighting Chalice LED downlights installed by Huston Electric.
Chauvet Professional October Roadshows Light Visions, Unleash Imagination
18/09/2020 - Event News
USA – Challenging times call for innovative responses. The live events industry has demonstrated this in convincing fashion in recent months with successful livestream shows and drive-in concerts. Drawing inspiration from this experience, Chauvet Professional is sponsoring a series of “Visions Unleashed” educational sessions at cities across the USA in October.
Michelle Pan's voice touches hearts with L-Acoustics K2/Kara system
18/09/2020 - Production News
Taiwan – In the Taiwanese music industry, Michelle Pan Yue Yun is considered a defining musician whose lyrics have resonated with thousands of people, giving voice to their feelings and experiences for decades. In July, the iconic singer delivered a stunning performance in front of 2,500 enthusiastic, socially distanced fans, friends and musicians at the Taipei International Convention Centre (TICC). Despite its reduced-capacity (the venue can hold up to 3,000), there was no reduction in audio quality, thanks to L-Acoustics K Series.
White Light Rocks On with Jesus Christ Superstar: The Concert
18/09/2020 - Production News
UK – Last month, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre reopened with a concert version of Jesus Christ Superstar, making it the first major London venue to do so post lockdown. Having supplied the Open Air Season for many years now, as well as working on a host of outdoor productions over the past few months, WL was called upon to supply the lighting for this much anticipated concert.
Fuse Technical Group chooses Brompton HDR for rock-solid visuals at Third Encore Studios
18/09/2020 - Production News
USA – When the entertainment industry’s lights were switched off by the global pandemic, Fuse Technical Group, like many others, had to come up with new and innovative ways to continue serving its customers. The solution became evident when the full-service production company decided to partner with LA-based Third Encore Studios and Monsters of Rock Cruise (MORC) to build a virtual live production environment for content streaming. Regular events including MORC’s PPV live streamed music performances are delivered in front of amazing, rich visual backgrounds thanks to the processing power of Brompton Technology and its HDR solution.
K-array sound is an Urben legend
17/09/2020 - Business News
UK – AV industry innovator, Urben, will open its newly transformed in-house demonstration facility this month, showcasing the company’s UK-manufactured range of digital collaboration solutions which include integrated ultra-compact K-array loudspeaker systems.
Astera for #RedAlertRESTART Lighting Action in the US
17/09/2020 - Production News
USA – Astera products played their part for the recent #RedAlertRESTART campaign in the United States on 1st September, a collective lighting action that saw over 2,000 buildings, places, structures, landmarks and spaces lit in red to highlight the critical situation facing live events and entertainment and the demand for Congress to pass the RESTART Act (S.3814) soonest to offer some sort of relief to the industry and try to get things moving again.
Julien Reux Evokes Legendary Moods for Wallows with Chauvet Professional Strike 1
17/09/2020 - Production News
USA – History resonates throughout the Roxy Theatre, the legendary Sunset Strip club opened in 1973 by recording industry icon Lou Adler and a group of celebrity partners. It was here that the Rocky Horror Picture Show made its US debut, and the Ramones gave their first California concert. Bob Marley recorded a live album at the club in its first decade, so too did Ratt, Frank Zappa, George Benson, and Bruce Springsteen.
ChileStream – Going with the Flow
17/09/2020 - Production News
Chile – Carlos Hormazabal is an experienced audio engineer from Santiago, Chile. In a career spanning ten years, he has worked with a wide variety of leading artists, including Franco el Gorila, Frank’s White Canvas, Max Zegers and Paloma Mami. As well as touring, he has worked at many national and international festivals in South America and Europe.
Genelec leaves visitors spellbound at HEX! Museum of Witch Hunt
17/09/2020 - Project News
Denmark – HEX! Museum of Witch Hunt, has recently opened in Ribe, Denmark, complete with a Smart IP loudspeaker solution from Genelec designed and installed by the Moesgaard Museum Exhibition Design Studio. As Denmark’s oldest town and home to Maren Spliid, the country’s most famous witch, the setting is ideal for a museum that aims to tell the stories of these witches: who they were, why they were so feared and the myths and superstitions that surrounded them. In order to create the best possible visitor experience, HEX! turned to the museum technology experts at the famed Moesgaard Museum led by Johan Ahrenfeldt. Having recently used Genelec’s Smart IP technology with great success on one of his own exhibitions, Ahrenfeldt had no hesitation in recommending it for HEX!
Arco’s Centrale Caffe Brought to Life with Adorn and Blackline
17/09/2020 - Project News
Italy – Situated in the northern Italian town of Arco, the Centrale Caffe recently underwent a complete renovation, which in addition to the general interior and patio also included the sound and video systems.
‘311 Day’ 3-night Las Vegas party brought to life with GLP Bars and hybrid strobes
17/09/2020 - Production News
USA – Kentucky-based production designer, Bobby Grey, already had a wealth of real-world experience behind him, ranging from theme parks to theatre, touring and designing top-end festival stages by the time he had reached 30.
Denny Arndt Weaves Water and Light into Design with Chauvet Professional
16/09/2020 - Production News
Germany – Light takes on a new life when it dances on water. Gliding ephemerally across the surface without disturbing a drop, it captivates with a special power, defying the normal rules that weigh down matter. This magical chemistry between light and water were beautifully evident at the Rathenow Summer Festival, thanks to a carefully balanced design by Denny Arndt that featured Chauvet Professional fixtures supplied by Soundspower Event Gmbh.
Loyola Blakefield Delivers Professional Audio to Unique Spaces on Campus with Renkus-Heinz Solutions
16/09/2020 - Project News
USA – Loyola Blakefield is a Jesuit preparatory school for boys in grades 6-12 that has operated since 1852. Its 60-acre campus in Towson, Maryland boasts several academic buildings and an array of student-centred facilities, such as a spacious dining hall, athletics complex, and common areas. The school’s mission centres upon delivering a superb academic experience coupled with spiritual formation in the Ignatian tradition. It also provides a variety of elective and co-curricular activities to their more than 940 students including athletics, performing arts, cyber science and speech & debate.
New generation of UV lighting on 17th September Elation Coffee Break
16/09/2020 - Event News
One of the growing trends in entertainment lighting the past few years has been the increased use of UV light in productions of all kinds. Join Elation on Thursday, 17th September at 11am CEST for the next Elation Coffee Break as hosts Alistair Smyth and Frederik Afif take a closer look at the Prisma line of advanced UV LED lighting products from Magmatic Atmospheric Effects.
ISE postponed to June 2021
16/09/2020 - Event News
Spain – After a period of consultation with the industry and the impact of the ongoing pandemic, Integrated Systems Events has announced that ISE, scheduled for 2-5 February, has been postponed and will now take place in June, dates tbc, alongside a virtual offering.
ETC launches Source 4WRD Color
16/09/2020 - Equipment News
ETC has introduced Source 4WRD Color as the latest addition to the Source 4WRD fixture family. This new product offers a colour-changing retrofit for existing full-size Source Four ellipsoidal/profile fixtures, bringing additive RGBA colour-mixing, saturated washes, quick colour changes and much more to Source Four.
Adamson Anchors the Stage and FOH for Brett Kissel Drive-In Shows
16/09/2020 - Production News
Canada – When Canadian country star Brett Kissel announced the first of what would become eight sold-out Live at the Drive-In shows in Edmonton, AB on 13th and 14th June 2020, drive-in concerts were basically the wild west of what live productions might look like during the COVID-19 pandemic. But even in these unprecedented circumstances, Adamson Systems Engineering has never backed down from a shoot-out.
3by3 Space Opens at Volt Lites, Burbank with Claypaky Mini-B LED Moving Lights as Versatile, Workhorse Fixtures
16/09/2020 - Project News
USA – Volt Lites co-founders Matthew Shimamoto and Harrison Lippman, and Lulu creative director Michael Zinman of Zinman Company have launched the 3by3 Space on the premises of entertainment production services company Volt Lites in Burbank. The three partners have created a safe stage for the COVID-19 era that’s equipped with a trio of lighting, video and xR capabilities. Sixty-four active Claypaky Mini-B LED moving lights comprise the workhorse fixtures for the space.
ALD Launches Sponsored Student Scheme
16/09/2020 - Business News
UK – The ALD, for people in performance lighting, has announced that applications for its perennially popular Sponsored Student Scheme for the year 2021 are open, and that also running alongside the scheme, for the month of September only, is a promotion targeted at the other individual membership categories, for discounted subscription rates for the rest of the membership year to March 2021.
Entrepreneur, Nigel Wray invests in television lighting experts Version 2
16/09/2020 - Business News
UK – Version 2 Lights Limited ("Version 2"), the UK's foremost lighting rental specialists for the television, broadcast and entertainment media production industries, has announced the completion of an equity investment deal with Nigel Wray and his team.
ACS Sound and Light Creates Women’s Equality Day Tribute with Chauvet Professional
15/09/2020 - Production News
USA – The works of Georgia O’Keefe hang on its walls. So does Evelyn De Morgan’s 1895 tribute to feminine power, “Eos.” On 26 August, the voice of women shined not just on the inside, but also on the exterior of the Columbia Museum of Art, as the sleek postmodern building was lit in radiant purple, gold and white for Women’s Equality Day and the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment’s passage.
CoNZealand, the 2020 World Science Fiction Convention, goes entirely virtual with RTS VLink
15/09/2020 - Production News
New Zealand – When the COVID-19 pandemic began to go global, the organisers of CoNZealand, the 78th World Science Fiction Convention, scheduled for late July in Wellington, New Zealand, were searching for an alternative to cancellation. Division head for technology services, John Maizels, was already assembling a suite of publicly available tools like Zoom video and Discord chat rooms. But to stage a full virtual convention, they had to find a way to manage it with a globally distributed tech team.
L-Acoustics Helps SoundGirls Educate and Empower Women in Audio
15/09/2020 - People News
USA – Continuing to deepen its commitment to education, L-Acoustics recently announced a partnership with SoundGirls, kicking off an annual training grant programme to support the organisation’s mission to empower women in audio. Following a thorough panel review of numerous applications submitted by SoundGirls members, L-Acoustics is pleased to officially congratulate the three recipients of its 2020 SoundGirls Training Grants: Carolina Antón was awarded the L-ISA Grant, Kim Watson the Advanced Grant, and Eluned 'El' Ashwood the Starter Grant.
Outline’s new Stadia 28 now shipping
15/09/2020 - Equipment News
Outline announces the immediate availability of the new Stadia 28 constant curvature array designed for outdoor applications, launched during the 2020 edition of ISE.
Carlos Katsurayama and LIT Live! Reflect Authority Zero in Livestream
14/09/2020 - Production News
USA – Skateboarding “opens your eyes to see the world differently,“ said renowned photographer and skateborader Jon Humphries. Authority Zero offers convincing proof of that. Growing out of the fertile punk skate scene of the mid-90s, the Arizona-based band has followed their own iconoclastic path over the past 25 years, mashing myriad musical influences from reggae and rock, to Spanish and Portuguese, in ways few would have thought possible.
Ayrton Ghibli and Diablo take up residence at London’s Southbank Centre
14/09/2020 - Project News
UK – London’s iconic Southbank Centre has stood proudly on the south bank of the river Thames for nearly 70 years. A celebration of progress and modernity, Europe’s largest arts venue was built in 1951 for the Festival of Britain and, under normal circumstances, stages over 2,000 performances of music, dance and literature a year, and more than 2,000 free events.
A tribute to Unusual Rigging's Paul Taylor who passed away on 17th August
14/09/2020 - People News
UK - “We are extremely sad to report that our dear friend and colleague Paul Taylor lost his battle with cancer on 17th August 2020.
The Sound of Victory at Mamayev Kurgan with DiGiCo and Stage Audio
11/09/2020 - Production News
Russia – On 24 June, a spectacular concert was hosted at Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd in honour of the 75th anniversary of VE Day. One of the only concerts allowed during Russia’s Covid-19 lockdown, it featured famous artists from Russia’s vibrant theatre, opera and cinema worlds, accompanied by the All-Russian Youth Symphony Orchestra, which was conducted by Yuri Bashmet. The concert was also broadcast live on the state-owned TV channel, Russia-1. Rental company Stage Audio was chosen as a technical support contractor for the show.
Fanny & Stella Performance for Zero 88
11/09/2020 - Production News
UK – London fringe theatre returned to the capital with a bang, as the first socially distanced and fully Covid-compliant live musical production of post-pandemic England 2020 was staged in a specially renovated garden space at The Eagle pub in Vauxhall. “Fanny & Stella” a hilarious, poignant, and sharp-witted com-romp through some extraordinary events gave theatre fans a snapshot into the real lives of two eccentric Victorian Londoners: Ernest Boulton and Frederick William Park.
Robe Supports USA’s #RedAlertRESTART Campaign
11/09/2020 - Production News
USA – Around 2,000 venues, places, landmarks, and monuments all over the USA were lit in red for the #RedAlertRESTART campaign on 1 September to highlight the critical situation facing the live events and entertainment industry and the need for lawmaker’s support of the RESTART Act (S.3814) to offer some sort of relief to the industry.
Claypaky HY B-EYE K25 Teatro: All the eye-catching performance, advanced features, and bright colours of our popular multi-functional LED fixture, now for venues that require quiet
11/09/2020 - Equipment News
Claypaky adds to its HY B-EYE 25 series with the introduction of the HY B-EYE K25 TEATRO, a special version of the HY B-EYE K25 that is designed for venues that need silent operation without sacrificing bright colours. This fixture is ideal for theatres, television studios, conference halls, showrooms, corporate events, and more.
LDT Veranstaltungsservice and Chauvet Professional Light Dreams at Stadthalle Delbrück
11/09/2020 - Production News
Germany – Bei uns ist immer was los… the words are written across the top of the homepage of the Stadthalle Delbrück website. Roughly translated into English, they mean “we always have something going on.” Although the COVID-19 pandemic has put this claim to the test, forcing the popular East Westphalian cultural centre to cancel its diverse schedule of shows, Stadthalle Delbrück lived up to the spirit of this motto recently by turning its idle stage into a broadcast studio so local bands could record professional quality music videos.
Absen among China’s Best Managed Companies 2020
11/09/2020 - Business News
China – LED display specialist, Absen, has once again been recognised as one of China’s Best Managed Companies in Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies (BMC) programme.
Amsterdam’s West Side Studio Enjoys Dutch Directness with Alcons
11/09/2020 - Project News
The Netherlands – West Side Studio is a creative partnership between four Dutch production professionals, specialising in post-production sound and offline editing for motion picture and television. Its most recent addition is a cinema screening room, where an Alcons Audio pro-ribbon 7.1 surround system has impressed the studio’s owners and clients alike.
Ultra-high resolution dimming with sunDial quad
11/09/2020 - Equipment News
sunDial quad, the PLASA Gold award-winning mains LED dimmer from Artistic Licence, has won praise for its ability to provide exceptionally smooth LED dimming with DMX512. Following a firmware upgrade, the product just got even better, with a huge improvement in dimming resolution now achievable with many theatrical controllers.
GLP Waves the Flag at German Red Alert Demo
11/09/2020 - Event News
Germany – On Wednesday, 9 September, the Aktionsbündnis AlarmstufeRot – Initiativen & Verbände der Veranstaltungswirtschaft (Red Alert Action Alliance – Initiatives & Associations of the Event Industry) assembled at a large demonstration in Berlin. No other industry is suffering from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic as persistently and catastrophically as the event industry, with numerous companies having experienced hardly any sales for six months. Consequently, without exception, all are faced with a massive drop in revenue, threatening the continued existence of the company and the preservation of jobs.
Avantis Upgrade for Rabenhof Theatre
11/09/2020 - Project News
Austria – As Vienna’s Rabenhof Theatre prepares to reopen its doors, audiences will soon be enjoying an audio upgrade, including a new 64 channel Allen & Heath Avantis mixer.
Madlife Stage & Studio in Georgia hosts live events with Elation
11/09/2020 - Production News
USA – With live events at a slow trickle, those venues that have been able to open up, albeit with restrictions, are elated and generally selling out. Madlife Stage & Studio, a 284-capacity live music venue and recording studio in Woodstock, Georgia, which like other live venues in the US was forced to close earlier in the year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reopened in late July with a delighted staff, eager public and a full line-up of acts on the schedule.
NEEDTOBREATHE Films Music Videos at Bandit Lites Venue One Space
10/09/2020 - Production News
USA – American Christian rock band NEEDTOBREATHE recently utilised Bandit Lites rehearsal space, Venue One, to film a series of five music videos. Their seventh studio album, Out of Body, was released on 28th August and features 11 new songs that range in topic from first love to fatherhood.
Nicky Sintara Creates Big Looks for Jah Prayzah Lockdown Birthday with Chauvet DJ
10/09/2020 - Production News
Zimbabwe – Reggae superstar Jah Prayzah celebrated his 33rd birthday this summer by giving his fans a very memorable present. Unable to hold his customary live concert on the special day, the MTV Africa Music award winner took the celebration online with a “Lockdown Birthday Bash” that was livestreamed on the social media platforms of Nash and ZBC TV.
Helping Pay The Nation’s Tribute to VJ Day on BBC One
10/09/2020 - Production News
UK – Saturday 15th August 2020 marked 75 years since the official end of the Second World War, following the victory of Japan. To commemorate this anniversary and remember those who served in the Far East, the BBC commissioned a series of programmes, one of which was VJ Day 75: The Nation’s Tribute which was broadcast on BBC One. Following its previous work on the BBC’s coverage of the VE Day celebrations, ELP, a trading division of White Light, was called upon to provide the lighting and power distribution for the programme.
Claypaky HY B-EYE K25s Light Up Electronic Music Set from LEC Event Technology’s new xR Stage in Chicago
10/09/2020 - Production News
USA – Electronic music artists Alex Kislov and Arvi Mala prerecorded a dynamic set to live stream at multiple festivals from the new xR Stage at LEC Event Technology, Inc. Their immersive one-hour performance featured HY B-EYE K25 LED wash lights provided by Claypaky.
Hippotizer perfectly blends ‘healthcare’ images onto intricate Parliament façade
10/09/2020 - Production News
UK – London’s famous Palace of Westminster became a vast projection surface in May to coincide with International Nurses Day, as a series of images thanking NHS key workers were beamed onto the iconic building from 260 metres away across the Thames.
Martin Audio Announces First iOS App for Blacklinex Powered
10/09/2020 - Equipment News
Martin Audio has announced the availability of its first ever iOS app, XP Connect, for control and streaming for its popular self-powered portable series, BlacklineX Powered.
Seth Scott Projects Message Over the Mississippi with Chauvet Professional
09/09/2020 - Production News
USA – Every June, the historic Stone Arch Bridge bustles with the sights and sounds of the three-day music and arts festival named in its honour. But like so many other events that bring people together to celebrate their communities, the one at the former railroad-bridge-turned-pedestrian-way fell silent this summer in the wake of the pandemic.
Backstage Academy Takes Centre Stage with Covid Best Practice
09/09/2020 - Business News
UK – Backstage Academy has affirmed its commitment to safeguarding students entering the live events industry after it was selected by the QAA to take part in a series of best-practice Covid case studies. The institution was recognised by the assurance agency for the measures put in place following the outbreak of the pandemic.
Robe Installed at Terminal 5 New York
08/09/2020 - Project News
USA – Three key live music venues in New York City managed by The Bowery Presents – Brooklyn Steel, Webster Hall and most recently the Mondo Award-nominated, 2800 capacity Terminal 5 in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan – all feature Robe moving lights in their house rigs.
CAST Offers Students and Teachers Free wysiwyg
08/09/2020 - Equipment News
Canada – As part of its commitment to education, CAST Group of Companies Inc. has announced a free version of wysiwyg Design is now available to all students and teachers, enrolled on a full or part-time lighting design course at a university, college, post-secondary vocational or poly-technical school. Used in over 300 educational establishments worldwide, wysiwyg offers a 3D environment where productions can be planned, designed and programmed, risk free, offering students a safe virtual lab where ideas can be tested and experimented with.
Victor Ortiz Creates Full Experience on 360 Degree Drive-In Stage with Help from Chauvet Professional
08/09/2020 - Production News
USA – Most people call the beautiful 65-acre site just off the Ojai Freeway the “Ventura County Fairgrounds.” Officially, though, its name is “Seaside Park,” a reference to its location on the Pacific Ocean. It’s a setting that makes for magnificent views, but the winds blowing in off the beautiful sea can play havoc with anyone trying to set up a large LED video wall, or run fog for a light show.
Brompton Technology makes Sunday Times Sage Tech Track 100
08/09/2020 - Business News
UK – For the third year running, Brompton Technology has been ranked in the Sunday Times Sage Tech Track 100.
PMC Unzips The Rolling Stones In Dolby Atmos
08/09/2020 - Project News
The Netherlands – British loudspeaker manufacturer PMC has been chosen to provide the speakers for the presentation of an immersive audio experience at the first international exhibition devoted to the life of world-famous rock band, The Rolling Stones.
MLA’s ‘Hard Avoid’ Helps Seoul’s Arts Centre Achieve its Objectives
08/09/2020 - Project News
Korea – The Seoul Foundation for Arts & Culture (SFAC) recently commissioned the installation of a Martin Audio MLA Mini /MSX loudspeaker array in its new Youth Arts Centre. Funded by donations, the facility has been designed for young people in the Korean capital to fulfil their artistic potential, and put them in touch with other creative hubs around the world via the internet.
Jo Mayer joins ISE as Senior Director of Marketing, strengthens Senior Leadership Team
07/09/2020 - People News
Germany – Integrated Systems Events has announced the appointment of Jo Mayer as its senior director of marketing. Mayer joins from EasyFairs, a leading pan-European multi-format event organiser, and has over 20 years’ experience in trade shows, conferences and B2B publishing. In her new role, Jo Mayer is responsible for overseeing the company’s marketing and content strategy across multiple platforms in the run-up to its flagship event, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) in 2021, and beyond.
White Light in partnership with the UKickstart Event 2020 adds a Live Performance Panel
07/09/2020 - Event News
UK – Following the recent announcement of the expansion of UKickstart Event 2020, the first UK-wide live and virtual gathering of event professionals post-lockdown, it has once again extended its programme to include a live performance panel discussion on kickstarting the events industry. Not only will the panel discussion take place at one of White Light’s managed venues, Illuminate at the Science Museum, but it will be chaired by its managing director Bryan Raven.
Ayrton MiniPanel-FX deliver major wow factor at Vela, one of China’s newest nightclubs
07/09/2020 - Project News
China – Suzhou in China is one of the fastest growing major cities in the world, situated just 100km west of Shanghai on the lower Yangtze River. It boasts many interesting historic and modern attractions, not least its latest nightclub, the 800-capacity Vela, which opened its doors in December 2019.
DiGiCo Quantum7 and SD12 Pair Loaded with KLANG Immersive System Give the Clients at Sixth Sense Creative House an Extrasensory Experience
07/09/2020 - Production News
USA – COVID-19 has changed everything. “This pandemic has forced creative people to have to get creative about everything, even things we usually take for granted,” says Tom Worley, operations manager at 3G Productions, Inc. (“3G”), a leading live production, sales, and systems integration provider. Thus, this summer, 3G turned its Los Angeles facility into Sixth Sense Creative House, a flexible production space able to accommodate live events, film and audio recordings, and live streaming from its sound stage.
Elation Professional: #WeMakeEvents #RedAlertRESTART
04/09/2020 - Production News
USA – For the millions of professionals working on the technical side of the entertainment industry in the United States, 1 September’s #WeMakeEvents #RedAlertRESTART #ExtendPUA night of illumination was a collective shout for help, imploring the US Congress to pass the RESTART Act (S.3814) and PUA extension as quickly as possible. Elation was proud to be part of this momentous initiative with partners coast to coast lighting buildings, venues and structures in red to focus awareness on the plight of the live events industry and the need for immediate financial support.
Robe Wants to Be a Millionaire!
04/09/2020 - Production News
Israel – Quiz show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” has been a TV favourite, and sometimes talking point, for years. For the 2020 Israeli edition, broadcast on Channel 12, lighting designer Ofer Jacobi was asked by producers July August Production to light the show again, 20 years after the last time he’d done so, which was the first roll out in Israel.
ALD Lumiere Scheme exceeds all expectations
04/09/2020 - Standards News
UK - The ALD – for people in performance lighting – has announced the participants of a hugely expanded Lumiere 20:20 mentorship scheme, which has tripled in size after an unexpected turn of events. In total, the ALD will now help 68 emerging lighting designers through the Lumière 20:20 scheme.
Alcons Systems Make a Big Impression in Japan
04/09/2020 - Event News
Japan – Alcons Audio pro-ribbon systems made a great impression on the Japanese professional audio market in July, as the company’s new Japanese distributor E’Spec Inc. held a demonstration event at the Abeno Ward Citizen Center in Osaka
Elation meets broadcast standards on redesigned France Television set
03/09/2020 - Project News
France – “Elation luminaires meet more and more the lighting criteria demanded by top directors of photography,” was the assessment of Alain Lheriteau of Elation’s French distributor Best Audio & Lighting after working with director of photography Jean-Louis Rousseaux on a reworked set at France Television Stage 2. In spring 2019, the national broadcaster entrusted Rousseaux with the lighting design of Set 330, a virtual environment that spans 360° and covers almost the entire surface of the set.
Chauvet Lights Red for RedAlertRESTART
03/09/2020 - Event News
USA - Chauvet Professional team members have never been more proud of a lighting display than they were at 9 pm on 1 September, when about 100 of their fixtures were turned on instantly bathing their world headquarters in brilliant reds as part of WeMakeEvents’ North American-wide RedAlertRESTART.
Bobby Grey Delivers for Rock Band 311’s Concert Marathon in Las Vegas with Claypaky’s Versatile Mythos 2 Fixtures
03/09/2020 - Production News
USA – At the last big event in Las Vegas before the lockdown, Bobby Grey of Notan Creative used 60 Claypaky Mythos 2 fixtures to deliver a variety of looks for the 102 songs that rock band 311 performed in three marathon shows at the Park MGM’s Park Theater. Felix Lighting in Los Angeles was the lighting vendor for the concerts.
Multi-Lite (UK) Limited is delighted to announce the appointment of Justin Althorpe to the newly created role of Key Account Manager
03/09/2020 - People News
Multi-Lite (UK) Limited’s general manager Martin Carnell (left) said: “Justin is a well-known and well-respected figure in the UK Entertainment Industry and we are thrilled to have him on board. We have a lot of contacts in common and share a very similar work ethos and hands-on approach to helping customers in this demanding sector. We believe that even in these unprecedented times that there is still a bright future ahead for new and existing customers, and we look forward to supporting them.”
Brothers in EMs…
03/09/2020 - Project News
UK – Sam Jones has his own show on Insanity Radio, an award-winning FM and online station based at Royal Holloway University in Surrey. Insanity has been broadcasting to the community since 1998 and to the world since 2000. Sam’s first taste of broadcasting came as an an undergraduate student, studying media at the university, but he retained his connection with the station throughout the course of further studies in Cardiff, where he is now resident. Since March, he has hosted Insanity’s Friday night Lockdown show with flatmate Alex Williams.
Blue Moon’s Rig Fills Multi Roles at Zoo Antwerpen with Help From Chauvet Professional
02/09/2020 - Project News
Belgium – Lighting is often asked to perform a variety of functions, such as when it is called upon to illuminate a speaker, but also furnish a colourful background for the camera. Or, when it is relied on to accent the architectural features of a room, as well as highlight the event going on inside.
Altman brings a colourful wash to the Ko Shan Theatre with Pacific Lighting (HK) Limited
02/09/2020 - Project News
Hong Kong – Located in Hong Kong, the 1,031-seat Ko Shan Theatre is ideally suited for traditional opera, dance, music, school functions or community gatherings. Already equipped with an advanced sound and staging system, the theatre also wanted to incorporate the latest in lighting technology as well. Looking to bring in a new LED theatrical luminaire to provide elegant colour-changing with a smooth, even wash, they worked with Pacific Lighting Ltd who installed a rig of AP-150 PAR LED luminaires from Altman Lighting.
Rock Bridge Community Church Says Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes and Yes to L-Acoustics!
02/09/2020 - Project News
USA – If you’re in Northwest Georgia, it’s not hard to find a Rock Bridge Community Church campus. Its six locations, one of which is in a suburb of Chattanooga near the Tennessee state line, make it easy to be part of this contemporary worship style church. It’s also easy on the ears, as five of Rock Bridge’s venues: Calhoun, Chatsworth, Ringgold, and Dalton’s Stage 123 and historic 1,165-seat Wink Theatre, now have L-Acoustics A Series constant curvature line source sound systems, each of which sound nearly identical thanks to the use of the manufacturer’s new M1 measurement tool suite.
Claypaky Axcor Profile 600 Teatro: a technologically advanced LED Profile now available in two new silent versions for where noise is a concern
02/09/2020 - Equipment News
The Axcor Profile 600 TEATRO is a special version of the Axcor Profile 600 ST that features an updated cooling system and mechanisms to significantly reduce the unit’s acoustical footprint (from 38dB to approximately 34dB ambient). This fixture is ideal for applications where noise is a concern in venues such as theatres, television studios, opera houses, conference halls, and more.
Eos gets Augment3d with the release of Eos v3.0
02/09/2020 - Equipment News
ETC officially released the Eos v3.0 software, bringing powerful three-dimensional programming and augmented-reality control to the Eos platform. This update marks the official integration of the much-anticipated Augment3d toolkit into Eos. With Augment3d, users can program moving fixtures with unprecedented speed and ease, visualise their cues in an imported model of their space, and even position lights with a flick of an augmented-reality smartphone 'focus wand'. Over 5,000 beta users tested the software in recent months, and their feedback has helped to build one of the most exciting new Eos feature sets yet.
SQ Mixes Greenland’s Qooqqut Festival
02/09/2020 - Production News
Greenland – A compact Allen & Heath SQ-6 console was on mixing duty for one of the world’s most remote festivals.
Martin Audio Adorns Expirat’s Outdoor Terraces in Bucharest
02/09/2020 - Project News
Romania – The Expirat music venue brand was established in 2002, making it today the oldest and most popular open-format music club / live music venue in Bucharest. Owned by Andrei Șoșa and his wife Raluca, they opened their first location in Vama Veche (on the beach) and the following year a second venue appeared in the Romanian capital.
Robe Supports WeMakeEvents RED ALERT Day of Action
01/09/2020 - Event News
UK – Robe UK partnered with Clearsound Productions, Venue Lab and Broadwick Live to support #LightItInRed and PLASA’s #WeMakeEvents national call to action on 11th August – to draw attention to the live entertainment industry and its need for sector support from the government to survive the coronavirus crisis.
Pioneer DJ Creates Livestream Studio with Chauvet DJ
01/09/2020 - Production News
Germany – Pioneer DJ Germany and Chauvet DJ have taken a major step to meet the burgeoning demand for livestream productions by collaborating on a multi-functional broadcast studio. Located in Chauvet DJ’s German headquarters, the new facility is fully equipped to accommodate a range of production needs, from talks and product demos, to DJ sets and live band performances.
September 3rd Elation Coffee Break to examine white light luminaires
01/09/2020 - Event News
Did you know that Elation offers one of the market’s most comprehensive lines of professional white light LED luminaires? Grab your coffee and join Elation’s Alistair Smyth and Frederik Afif on the September 3rd Elation Coffee Break as they take a close look at Elation’s KL Fresnel series, WW and CW Profile HP ellipsoidal spots, TVL series of softlights, and new KL Panel, white light LED luminaires optimised for the unique requirements of broadcast, film, trade shows and theatre.
Quest Sound & Productions Creates “Normal Vibe” at Socially Distanced Show with Chauvet Professional
01/09/2020 - Production News
USA – The music of the Grateful Dead has a way of bringing people closer together, even when they have to stay socially distant. This was plain to see on Friday 10 July when tribute band Scarlet Begonias performed the iconic group’s classic hits at the Columbia County Amphitheater.
L-Acoustics A Series is the secret ingredient for great sound across 13 venues for Le Circuit
01/09/2020 - Project News
France – Managed by the Buisson Cultural Space, Le Circuit is a newly created network of five cities in the north-western region of France on the Cotentin peninsula. It offers its inhabitants an eclectic programme of cultural events including national and local musicians, and artists. With more than 20 major concerts each year, in addition to a plethora of local events running across 13 different venues which vary in audience capacity from 240 to 1,800, Le Circuit wanted a single, modular, audio system that could be easily transferred from space to space. L-Acoustics A Series, provided by Certified Provider Auvisys, was selected for its ability to scale and adapt to each individual location’s needs.
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