News Archive for October 2023
This is Why Robe Shines Bright for Paramore Tour
27/10/2023 - Production News
Worldwide – Popular rock band Paramore is engaged in a world tour supporting their acclaimed sixth studio album, This is Why, which was released in February. The live show features an eye-catching and interesting stage and lighting production design crafted by Sooner Routhier of Sooner Rae Creative and Trevor Ahlstrand of Ahlstrand Productions.
Nick Ho Lights Imagination for Trolls at Universal Studios Singapore with Chauvet Professional
27/10/2023 - Production News
Singapore – The world of imagination is indeed “boundless,” as the philosopher Rousseau observed. It is also a very happy place to be. Just ask the thousands of children of all ages, who are journeying into that world every day at Universal Studios’ Pantages Theatre in Singapore to see “Trolls: Hug Time Jubilee,” which debuted on 15 September.
WORK PRO Upgrades its Synthea Range of Amplifiers
27/10/2023 - Equipment News
Spanish manufacturer Equipson has introduced exciting new features to its range of Synthea multi-purpose amplifiers, the latest additions to its expanded WORK PRO brand.
Alaska Studios Opens a PMC-Equipped Dolby Atmos Facility in Belgium
27/10/2023 - Project News
Belgium – A musical hub catering for every stage of an artist’s project has opened in Belgium with a Dolby Atmos mixing and mastering studio at its core.
Powersoft Appoints aDawliah as Saudi Arabia Distributor
27/10/2023 - Business News
Saudi Arabia – Powersoft is expanding its global network by welcoming aDawliah Universal Appliances as its newest distributor in the rapidly growing GCC market. The addition of a new local representative will help support the development of the Powersoft brand in the Middle East.
More than 300 GLP fixtures featured at Madrid’s Coca-Cola Music Experience
27/10/2023 - Production News
Spain – Created back in 2011, the Coca-Cola Music Experience (CCME) set out to become the first Gen-Z-focused music festival, creating a strong link between the brand and teens through their passion for music.
d&b Collaborates with EntertainmentLAB to Mentor Startups who make the Crowd an Active Part of the Show
27/10/2023 - Business News
Belgium – d&b group has signed a partnership with EntertainmentLAB, a recently-launched Belgian innovation programme for startups in the entertainment industry. By sponsoring the initiative, d&b will provide guidance and foster innovative ways to increase audience interactions in mass-event experiences.
The Grand Jam in Frankfurt
27/10/2023 - Production News
Germany – This summer, The Grand Jam brought together several hundred live performers to create a huge rock band. The venue for this XXL music spectacle was the Deutsche Bank Park (formerly the Waldstadion), the home stadium of Eintracht Frankfurt. One-hundred-and-fifty wired Sennheiser microphones were set up in the football stadium to provide professional-quality sound for “Germany’s biggest live band”. Added to these were 40 Neumann microphones and wireless channels from the new Sennheiser EW-DX series.
Elation unveils new, streamlined logo
26/10/2023 - Business News
Elation Professional has unveiled a new logo, the first update of its brand logo since the company’s founding in the early 1990s. The redesigned logo brings it up to date with today's design and digital landscape and better aligns with the progressive, innovative company that Elation is today.
Celebrating Ten Years of Sunrise
26/10/2023 - Production News
Belgium – Popular trance festival Sunrise celebrated its tenth anniversary in style with more stages, artists and production values at its beautiful waterside site of De Lilse Bergen near Lille. Upping the ante on lighting was a brief that lighting designers Kristof Blancquaert and Mattijs van Looy Kristof of design studio KB Lighting were happy to deliver, lighting all six stages with the help of some Robe moving lights.
Digital Projection’s Satellite MLS puts in star performance at Gärtnerplatztheater
26/10/2023 - Project News
Germany – Digital Projection’s innovative, modular Satellite Modular Laser System (MLS) has found a new home in Munich’s historic Gärtnerplatztheater, one of the busiest opera houses in Germany.
Introducing The Vanish ST LED Panel
26/10/2023 - Equipment News
ROE Visual has introduced the Vanish ST Series, a dependable outdoor LED panel designed to excel in high-utilisation scenarios. Packed with outstanding features, the Vanish ST Series is ready to successfully conquer the outdoor rental market by offering a cost-effective, multi-purpose, solid LED solution. The Vanish ST Series is initially introduced in the European and UK markets.
Martin Audio turns the clock back 50 years as TAPFS recreates Dark Side of The Moon
26/10/2023 - Production News
UK – Following a successful stint in North America, the Australian Pink Floyd Show (TAPFS) tribute band has returned to the UK for its #DarkSide50 Tour 2023. This celebrates 50 years since Pink Floyd’s original Dark Side of The Moon tour.
Brompton Technology powers Nikon Creates' new Heiwajima Stage in Tokyo
25/10/2023 - Project News
Japan – Nikon Creates Studio, a new subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, has recently unveiled its brand-new Heiwajima Stage, a multifunctional shooting facility created with the support of Global Vision Multimedia (GVM). Located at Nikon Creates’ imaging complex in Tokyo, the stage features the latest technology including volumetric video recording systems and a large LED volume for virtual production (VP) set-ups, driven by Brompton Technology LED processing.
Elation and Thunder City transforming events at Tampa’s Yuengling Center with arena lighting upgrade
25/10/2023 - Project News
USA - In the heart of Tampa, Florida, stands the iconic Yuengling Center, a versatile arena known for hosting everything from sports events to music concerts. However, despite its rich history and impressive infrastructure, the management felt that the venue lacked a certain spark that could elevate its events to a new level. In response, production and integration company Thunder City Production Solutions teamed with Elation lighting to bring a transformative lighting experience to the iconic arena.
Eos v3.2.4 is now available
25/10/2023 - Equipment News
Eos v3.2.4 is now available on the ETC website. This patch build includes support for General Device Type Format (GDTF) profile import, as well as nearly a hundred improvements and bug fixes related to Magic Sheets, the Show Control List, the Fixture Editor, Shell popup dialogues, Partitions, Pixel Maps, Apex display reliability, launch issues on Mac devices and more.
Videlio Expands Looks for Lourdes Basilica of Saint Pius X with Chauvet Professional
25/10/2023 - Project News
France – Pélerinage Militaire International was born of peace and hope. In 1945, with the horrors of the just-ended Second World War still scaring the landscape, Mgr Jules Saliège, the Archbishop of Toulouse, created the idea of having a gathering of wounded military personnel in Lourdes, one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in the Roman Catholic faith. The concept quickly blossomed and within three years, soldiers from many nations – often former enemies – were coming together at the annual event to worship and heal wounds.
TeamSport On the Right Track with Electro-Voice Systems
25/10/2023 - Project News
UK – TeamSport is the largest indoor karting company in the UK. Currently operating 35 racing circuits, the company has plans for continued growth across the UK and Europe with the intention of making the fun of indoor karting accessible to as many people as possible. Its first track opened in Guildford more than 30 years ago with a desire to create the best possible karting experience and set new standards in the industry.
GLP expands sales network in the Middle East
25/10/2023 - Business News
UAE – German Light Products is once again expanding its international distribution network and appointing Dubai-based Provision AVL as distributor for the entire Middle East region.
K-array brings the sound of Nuanu to life
25/10/2023 - Production News
Indonesia – Suara’s independent art, music, culture and educational festival is set on the pristine Tabanan coast on the Indonesian island of Bali. Founded for the good of its community, the unique two-day event has a clear mission to bring together locals and visitors to connect and celebrate the beauty of Balinese heritage and nature.
Steve Harris trusts in Electro-Voice EVM-12L speakers
25/10/2023 - Production News
Europe – Electro-Voice is pleased to announce an endorsement with Steve Harris, the legendary bassist, founder and band leader of Iron Maiden, one of the most influential and enduringly popular bands in heavy metal, with sales over 70 million albums worldwide. Renowned for their stunning live shows, the band’s "The Future Past Tour 2023" recently wrapped up on 6 October and saw stadiums packed with a new generation of fans alongside seasoned metalheads.
Void Acoustics produces a ‘perfect’ artistic sound for Helm Art Gallery
24/10/2023 - Project News
UK – A brand-new contemporary art gallery has opened in Brighton’s cultural centre of North Laine where an extensive selection of contemporary art is complemented by a Void Acoustics system to entertain its patrons.
Michelin Guide bistro offers Oslo’s diners a slice of Genelec
24/10/2023 - Project News
Norway – When dining at a Michelin Guide restaurant, the focus isn’t usually on the audio, more often everyone’s eyes are focused on intricate plates of well-crafted food. However, Villa Heftye – a laid-back bistro in the heart of Oslo – recently took the focus away from revamping its ever-changing seasonal menu to renovate its listed restaurant with a custom Genelec sound system.
Robe Walks on the Moon with ESPRITES
24/10/2023 - Project News
Mexico – The Moon Palace is the biggest and busiest hotel and conference centre complex on Mexico’s sought-after eastern coast Riviera Maya region, just south of Cancun.
Tony Caporale Creates Array of Looks for Tedeschi Trucks Band with Chauvet Professional
24/10/2023 - Production News
USA – Tony Caporale uses the word “array” quite often when talking about his 61-universe lighting design for Grammy-winners, Tedeschi Trucks Band on their recently completed North American tour. That’s not just because he used 53 Chauvet Professional Strike Array fixtures to convey the 12-member band’s outsized energy level, it also has to do with his approach to creating the dynamic production that supported their music.
Robert Juliat Sully modules chosen to support the eco-responsible transition of Chaillot – Théâtre national de la Danse to LED
24/10/2023 - Project News
France – Chaillot – Théâtre national de la Danse, one of France's six national theatres, is currently renovating its Salle Jean Vilar. The work is part of a dual drive to improve energy consumption and modernise stage design tools, including the replacement of existing lighting fixtures to ensure an early and carefully considered transition to LED technologies.
Major Tom reaps full benefit from Optocore Festival Boxes
24/10/2023 - Production News
Worldwide – With bases in the US and UK, rental company Major Tom has continued to work its flexible Optocore Festival Boxes to full capacity in high profile deployments during 2023, none more so than on Ed Sheeran’s extensive Mathematics world tour.
Hippotizer Nevis+ drives multiple screens for Colombian reality show
24/10/2023 - Production News
Colombia – tvONE's Green Hippo brand of Hippotizer media servers have been installed at Colombia’s Caracol Televisión studios as part of a set upgrade for the popular singing competition Yo me Llamo (My Name Is).
Allen & Heath’s Award-Winning Avantis Platform Expands with Solo
24/10/2023 - Equipment News
Allen & Heath has announced the launch of Avantis Solo, the second member of the Avantis mixer family, condensing the full power of the award-winning mixer platform into a 12-fader, single-screen package.
Millikin University upgrades multi-purpose hall with Martin Audio TORUS
24/10/2023 - Project News
USA – Located in the Perkinson Music Centre at the 122-year-old private Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, Kaeuper Hall is a 167-seat auditorium that has just taken delivery of the very first white Martin Audio TORUS system, matched to the room décor.
Elation strengthens family bonds at extraordinary rELATIONship 2023
24/10/2023 - Business News
The Netherlands – Elation Professional recently held a highly unique and successful event for its European distributor network – rELATIONship 2023 – a special gathering more akin to a family get-together than a business meeting. Held on 16-18 October in the beautiful surroundings of the historic Abbey Hotel Rolduc on the outskirts of Kerkrade, hometown of Elation's European headquarters, and with over 60 representatives from Elation’s European partner network in attendance the gathering was all about strengthening personal bonds and celebrating the ties that make the family-owned company unique.
ASLV’s Outline Inventory Grows Again with GTO C-12
23/10/2023 - Production News
Albania – Based in the Albanian capital city of Tirana, ASLV [Albanian Sound, Lighting & Video] was established in 2013 and is the country’s leading resource for event technology supply; its work covers not only their home country but also elsewhere in Europe for various projects and clients.
ASP4816-HE Console Installed at Tileyard North
23/10/2023 - Project News
UK – “Everyone is loving the desk!” says George Riley, general manager of Tileyard X in Wakefield, where a brand new ASP4816-HE has pride of place. The console was recommended by their Tileyard X London counterparts where the world’s first ASP4816-HE was installed last year. “They are all very happy with the Audient console in London and the members are getting great results, so it made sense to have the same desk up here.”
Creative Technology Middle East Takes the Lead as the First in the Region to Invest in ROE Vanish V8T Technology
23/10/2023 - Production News
UAE – Creative Technology (CT) has announced the latest addition to its ever-expanding LED inventory: the ROE Vanish V8T. This cutting-edge LED panel, with its remarkable 50% transparency, marks a significant advancement in outdoor display technology and is set to redefine the Middle East event landscape.
Bacchanalia Enhances Sensory Experience with Advanced L-Acoustics Sound Systems Integration
23/10/2023 - Project News
UK – Tucked away in the bustling heart of Mayfair, Bacchanalia offers a distinctive dining experience that caters to all the senses. The gourmet restaurant – the vision of Richard Caring and his Caprice Holdings group – is inspired by the festive spirit of ancient Rome and serves a menu of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Its richly decorated interior hosts artwork from renowned artists such as Damien Hirst.
Elation's Proteus Hybrid MAX: The New Torchbearer of Hybrid Lighting Innovation
20/10/2023 - Equipment News
The next generation in hybrid lighting is here! Elation Professional proudly presents the Proteus Hybrid MAX, an absolute game-changer that takes everything you loved about the pioneering Proteus Hybrid and cranks it up to maximum power! This isn't just an update; this is a breakthrough evolution in lighting excellence.
Robe LEDBeam 350s are a Sound Investment for Audio Engineering
20/10/2023 - Production News
South Africa – Robe’s LEDBeam 350 moving light continues to be super-hot and in demand worldwide including in South Africa, where distributor DWR keeps seeing this small, powerful and highly versatile moving light fly off the shelves as fast as they can get hold of them!
Astera Goes Beyond at 2023 LUMA Festival
20/10/2023 - Production News
USA – Light artist Eloi Maduell from Playmodes Studio used 288 Astera Titan Tubes to realise his spectacular immersive lighting installation BEYOND at the 2023 LUMA Projection Arts Festival staged in Binghamton, New York.
Chauvet Professional and Serpro Producciones Celebrate 40 years of Hombres G Band
20/10/2023 - Production News
Mexico – Few people other than dedicate cinema buffs remember the 1935 James Cagney movie G Men, but the classic gangster film has lived on for the past four decades thanks to the global success of the Spanish quartet Hombres G. Ever since they made their debut at Madrid’s Rock-Ola in 1983, the band has been wooing fans with their irrepressible pop sound.
PMC Appoints Tools 4 media as its Colombian Distributor
20/10/2023 - Business News
Colombia – UK manufacturer PMC has appointed Tools 4 media as its new distributor in Colombia, with responsibility for its entire range of pro audio products.
Free Chapel’s Forward Conference impresses with PIXERA
20/10/2023 - Production News
USA – Free Chapel is a growing multicampus church, operating out of Gainesville, Georgia, USA, that combines a local approach with a global vision. The church’s highly successful and technically advanced Forward Conference has been constantly evolving over nearly two decades.
Ayrton Cobra lights up the Marrageddon Festival
20/10/2023 - Production News
Italy – Marrageddon, the hugely successful first hip hop festival from King of Rap, Marracash, involved two massive concerts in the two cities that are symbolic of the rapper: Milan and Naples.
Multi Academy Award-Winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Announced as Opening Keynote for ISE 2024
20/10/2023 - Event News
Spain – Multi Academy Award-Winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has been revealed as the Opening Keynote for ISE 2024. Most widely known for her Academy Award-winning documentary shorts: Saving Face and A Girl in The River: The Price Of Forgiveness, Obaid-Chinoy is the first filmmaker from Pakistan to win an Oscar and the first female film director to have won two Oscars by the age of 37. She is also the recipient of four Emmy Awards, a Knight International Journalism Award, the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, the second highest civilian award of Pakistan and was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world.
Tropicana Field Brings Technological Advancement to its Rays Control Room with digiLED digiTHIN HD LED Screens
20/10/2023 - Project News
USA – After unveiling a significant upgrade featuring over 4,800 square feet of top-tier LED displays from digiLED, Tropicana Field – a multi-purpose domed stadium situated in St. Petersburg, Florida, and the long-standing home of the prestigious American professional baseball team, the Tampa Bay Rays – has surged ahead in technological advancement across its entire facility. This stride in innovation is prominently showcased in its Rays control room, where 1.3mm digiTHIN HD LED screens have been installed, offering unparalleled content and colour accuracy.
Sound & Light Veranstaltungstechnik provides more than 220 GLP fixtures for Jazzopen festival in Stuttgart
19/10/2023 - Production News
Germany – Ever since 1994, the rather tranquil Baden-Württemberg state capital of Stuttgart has been transformed into a quivering music metropolis for a few days every year (notwithstanding the city’s never-ending railway station construction drama).
DirectOut Announces Partnership with Yamaki as its New Distributor for Colombia
19/10/2023 - Business News
Colombia – German Pro Audio manufacturer DirectOut has announced its partnership with Yamaki as its new distributor for Colombia.
Chauvet Professional Fixtures from Air Light Holland Help PAARD Continue Tradition of Intensity
19/10/2023 - Project News
The Netherlands – When it opened in June 1972 it was called Paard van Troje (Dutch for Trojan Horse), perhaps a reference to its underground vibe, its tendency to host counterculture bands that weren’t always welcomed in mainstream circles and its previous life as a squatters house. By 2016, however, this red-hot live music venue in the Prinsegracht had long since become so famous that the clandestine label no longer seemed to fit, so its name was changed simply to PAARD.
Claypaky and ARRI Join Forces to Light Bollywood Music Videos
19/10/2023 - Production News
India – The synergy between two leading lighting brands took centre stage when Claypaky and ARRI teamed to light music videos from the Bollywood film, “Dream Girl 2.”
Brompton Technology powers Tencent Games’ CDD Virtual Studio for live broadcasts and virtual events
19/10/2023 - Project News
China – Established just under two years ago by Tencent Interactive Entertainment Group's Content Development Department (CDD), the Shenzhen-based CDD Virtual Studio has been pioneering new content production methods for China's largest online gaming platform, Tencent Games. It currently stands as the only virtual studio in the country equipped with CDD's self-developed VP and XR dual-system automatic switching capability, which allows for rapid system switching within one minute, enabling the facility to meet the high-end VP and XR system shooting requirements for large-scale productions in film and television. The studio utilises industry-leading Brompton Technology LED video processing and AOTO LED screen as part of its cutting-edge technical set-up.
DiGiCo Gets Dallas’ AT&T Performing Arts Center Connected
18/10/2023 - Project News
USA – The non-profit AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas will observe its 15th anniversary next year and the five performance venues on its campus: the 2,200-seat Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, the 547-capacity Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, the outdoor performance space, Annette Strauss Square, whose lawn can hold up to 2,200 and two highly-utilised black box theatre spaces, have geared up to celebrate with a brand new sound system and an array of DiGiCo products that will greatly enhance the sonic capabilities of all five venues in the $360 million facility.
GForce’s impOSCar2 Synth Now Included with Audient Software Bundle
18/10/2023 - Equipment News
Audient customers can now enjoy a full licence for impOSCar2 by GForce Software with ARC, Audient’s software bundle. Further enhancing the benefits available to current Audient and EVO owners who register their products, the licence lasts forever and the offer is redeemable until 1st January 2024.
Magic and Mischief in the Park for grandMA3
18/10/2023 - Production News
Singapore – Singapore-based lighting designer Gabriel Chan chose to run lighting for an innovative production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by The Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) for the 2023 season of Shakespeare in The Park (SITP) on a full grandMA3 system.
IPS quick off the mark, adding first 100 impression X5 IP Bars to hire stock
18/10/2023 - Production News
UK – Impact Production Services (IPS) has bolstered its vast inventory of stage structures and lighting fixtures with the first 100 new impression X5 IP Bars from GLP, available for hire.
K-array Group celebrates brand ecosystem and global network of distributors at GDM 2023
18/10/2023 - Business News
Italy – Italian manufacturer of professional audio solutions, K-array, recently hosted its annual general distributor meeting (GDM) at its headquarters in the scenic Tuscan village of Scarperia e San Piero. This year’s three-day event welcomed 64 distributors representing 43 countries, a testament to the worldwide reach of the K-array group. Alongside product workshops and presentations from all three K-array brands: K-array, KSCAPE and KGEAR, the GDM also included an awards ceremony, where brand distributors were recognised for their hard work and dedication to the K-array ecosystem.
d&b audiotechnik tackles intelligibility for Saint-Étienne Stadium
18/10/2023 - Project News
France – As part of its recent refurbishment, the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in the French city of Saint-Étienne is set out to tackle its issues with audio intelligibility, settling on a solution from d&b audiotechnik. Combining unrivalled live sound with a high level of intelligibility for announcements, the stadium now boasts a best-in-class audio performance.
Clifftop Beach Club installation overlooking Indian Ocean for Void Acoustics
17/10/2023 - Project News
Indonesia – Perched on a hilltop on the southernmost tip of Bali island in Badung, White Rock Beach Club is a 3,000 capacity venue boasting breathtaking views over the Indian Ocean. It also features a spectacular Void Acoustics sound system throughout, offering a first-class audio experience to the club goers lucky enough to visit this prestigious setting.
Estonian Olympic Committee celebrates 100 years
17/10/2023 - Production News
Estonia – To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Estonian Olympic Committee, President Urmas Sõõrumaa hosted a reception for hundreds of guests that took place at the Adila Retreat Center near Tallinn. The event was organised by Global Productions with equipment supplied by funTIME Showservice.
Robe Hopes for Great Things
17/10/2023 - Production News
USA - Popular rapper and producer ИF just finished a massive US leg of his “HOPE” world tour which featured another impressive lighting and production design created by Chris Denholm (also production manager and musical director) and Clay Joiner (also lighting designer and programmer, as well as operator on the European leg).
Skan PA Hire Chosen for Intimate Liam Gallagher UK Tour
17/10/2023 - Production News
UK – The indie icon played eight UK dates in support of live album 'Knebworth 22’ with equipment, technical support and personnel courtesy of Skan PA Hire
HARDY and Designer Trevor Drawdy Launch Autumn Arena Tour with Bandit Lites
17/10/2023 - Production News
USA – HARDY, one of country music’s hardest rocking singer-songwriters, is out on his debut arena tour with a lighting package from Bandit Lites. The Mockingbird & The Crow Tour, named for his highest charting album to date, merges his country roots and rock sound, to deliver music that rings true for his millions of listeners. The second leg of his tour kicked off in the autumn and features Lainey Wilson and Dylan Marlowe.
Allen & Heath to Show Off New Products and Offer Training at 2023 AES Show
17/10/2023 - Event News
USA – Leading audio console manufacturer Allen & Heath is preparing for a large presence at the 2023 AES show in New York City, with an expanded booth and daily training sessions. The main booth (#625) on Level 3 of Manhattan's Jacob Javits Center will feature the full range of Allen & Heath products, including the newly released CQ series of compact digital mixers. Customers will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with the new products and receive advice from Allen & Heath’s expert staff.
FP Rentals adds more Ayrton Diablo S fixtures to its inventory
17/10/2023 - Production News
USA – Anaheim, California-based FP Rentals continues to expand its lighting inventory adding 24 more Ayrton Diablo S fixtures. The company acquired 48 Diablo S last year in its first Ayrton purchase. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America.
SWG Events move into Cardiff Castle, with Wavefront Precision
17/10/2023 - Production News
UK – After their memorable double header weekend when it supplied premium Martin Audio PA rigs to both stages at Glastonbury and in support of Queens of the Stone Age at Cardiff Castle, rental partner SWG Events was back in the Castle grounds for shows with Wales’ national treasure, Sir Tom Jones.
HOLOPLOT X1 Matrix Array sound system delivers flawless coverage for Marbella's Starlite Occident 2023 Festival
16/10/2023 - Production News
Spain – HOLOPLOT’s authorised distributor in Spain and Portugal, Sound Architecture, collaborated with Ilusovi Servicios, one of Spain’s most respected AV specialist companies, to deploy the groundbreaking X1 matrix array at Marbella's famous boutique Starlite Occident 2023 Festival. Already gracing some of the world’s most renowned venues, including the largest sound system install on the planet at Sphere Las Vegas, as well as installations at The Beacon Theatre in New York and at Lightroom in London, Starlite Occident marked the first outdoor live show deployment of X1. The system delivered unprecedented sound control and flawless coverage, including targeted audio for the VIP area which had previously been difficult to accommodate with a L/R system.
DiGiCo Quantum 225 consoles deliver powerful audio boost to latest Alizzz tour
16/10/2023 - Production News
Spain & Mexico – Cristian Quirante Catalán, better known by his stage name, Alizzz, is a record producer, songwriter and singer from Castelldefels, Catalunya. He is renowned in Spain and internationally for his production work, having amassed a distinguished list of accolades that includes the Latin Grammy Award for Best Pop/Rock Song and the Latin Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album. Influenced by R&B, rap and pop, Alizzz is currently touring across Spain and Mexico, where he continues to captivate audiences with a series of electrifying performances. The singer’s live shows are further elevated by the expertise of his team, including FOH engineer Alex Carretero and monitor engineer Bernat Oliveras, who both rely on the unparalleled capabilities of DiGiCo’s powerful Quantum 225 consoles, supplied by the company Ara So to deliver exceptional sound and functionality.
Europalco takes centre stage in the spectacular execution of WYD 2023
16/10/2023 - Production News
Portugal -Europalco, the largest provider of solutions for events and shows in Southern Europe, assumed a pivotal role in managing audiovisual signal distribution across all PA systems and LedWall towers for World Youth Day 2023, hosted in Lisbon.
Audient Strengthens Marketing Team with New Appointment
16/10/2023 - People News
UK – Audient has announced the appointment of Adam Steel as the new visual content manager, with the responsibility of continuing to drive Audient’s visual communications strategy forward. Adam joins Audient from his previous role as a studio owner and successful audio YouTuber, bringing with him a wealth of professional audio and video experience.
Chauvet Professional Fixtures From Colito Enhance The Magical Experience at Luisenburg Festival
16/10/2023 - Production News
Germany – “The spectacle of nature is always new,” wrote Goethe. The great poet, philosopher and playwright undoubtedly felt this way in 1820 when he first encountered Luisenburg-Felsenlabyrinth (the Luisenburg Rock Labyrinth), declaring that the massive, irregular formation of granite rocks created “an impression the like of which I have never come across on all my walks.”
Helping bring beavers back to London: Brompton Technology supports Ealing Wildlife Group’s beaver reintroduction project
16/10/2023 - Business News
UK – An extraordinary initiative near Brompton Technology's West London headquarters has heralded the return of beavers to the area for the first time in four centuries. The Ealing Beaver Project aims to demonstrate how beavers can thrive in an urban context while also revitalising the landscape and cost-effectively mitigating flood risk. It is a joint project between Ealing Wildlife Group (EWG), Citizen Zoo, Friends of Horsenden Hill and Ealing Council, supported by the Beaver Trust and the Mayor of London. Three years of planning came to fruition recently when a family of five beavers was released at Paradise Fields in Greenford. EWG has been fund-raising in the lead-up to this pivotal ecological milestone and Brompton Technology has joined forces to amplify the awareness around the beaver project's crowdfunding campaign, vowing to match the funds raised up to their £10k target.
Zonda 9 FX by Ayrton lights up Mallorca's Megapark with colour
16/10/2023 - Project News
Spain – The Megapark in Mallorca, the largest open-air beer garden in Europe, has incorporated the new Ayrton Zonda 9 FX among its lighting fixtures.
Versatile KL Spot IP continues Elation evolution in IP65 lighting innovation
13/10/2023 - Equipment News
In the whirlwind of the ever-evolving world of production, lighting professionals yearn for dynamic tools that can be effortlessly fine-tuned and adapt in the blink of an eye. Enter the all-in-one KL Spot IP, a radiant and rugged static luminaire that can also function as an LED Profile by adding the optional motorised framing module, creating a lighting fixture that's both handily adaptable and primed to set your creative spirit on fire. What's more, its IP65 rating empowers you to conquer both indoor and outdoor spaces with unmatched versatility.
Robe LEDBeam 350s Assist with Transformation
13/10/2023 - Project News
USA – Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has recently had a complete redesign of the lighting rig in its 4,000-seat main auditorium, which was created and delivered by 46 Entertainment of Nashville, Tennessee, a team of engineers and technical creatives specialising in event production, design and management.
Allen & Heath Earns 2023 Commercial Integration Award for Cornerstone Tavern Project
13/10/2023 - Event News
USA – Allen & Heath is the proud recipient of a 2023 Commercial Integration award for Best Bars and Restaurants Project. Presented by Commercial Integrator, the awards highlight standout projects from the last year, with consideration for the technology behind the installation itself, the customer reaction, and the creative solutions by the integrator.
Analog Way Equipment Plays a Key Role in Content Display at Reply Xchange Milan 2023
13/10/2023 - Production News
Italy – An array of Analog Way products drove screens across the dynamic Reply Xchange Milan 2023 event in the heart of the design district at Superstudio Piu. Reply Xchange annually brings together IT professionals, creative thinkers and technical enthusiasts to explore the transformative impact of innovation and the role of technology in reshaping our world.
HK Audio FINEO – The New Installation Standard
13/10/2023 - Equipment News
With the FINEO series, HK Audio presents a new, wide-ranging product family for professional indoor fixed installations, with extensive accessories, easy integration and excellent sound quality.
Odyssey on the Danube: GLP lights up Linzer Klangwolke 2023
13/10/2023 - Production News
Austria – Ever since 1979, international artists have been pouring their magic over the Upper Austrian city of Linz for the annual Linzer Klangwolke. This is when the Donaupark, situated between the Lentos and the Brucknerhaus, is transformed into a gigantic performance area for what has become the city’s flagship event. The week-long festival always begins with the so-called ‘Visualised Sound Cloud’ (Visualisierte Klangwolke), which attracts around 100,000 spectators and is therefore the largest staged open-air event in Europe with free admission.
2023 Jazz Festival Shines with High End Systems Lighting
13/10/2023 - Production News
USA – A beloved Michigan tradition for over 40 years, the 2023 Detroit Jazz Festival featured over 60 performers, spontaneous late night jam sessions and 350,000 attendees; online viewership of the festival topped 2.5 million live views. Now a division of The Display Group, Fantasee Lighting has been providing lights and design to the festival for over 20 years. Celebrating his tenth year as Jazz Fest lighting director, Jon Weaver specified High End Systems SolaPix and Lonestar fixtures for this year’s event.
Clear-Com Appoints Paul Morini as Regional Sales Manager for South-East US Region
13/10/2023 - People News
USA – Clear-Com has announced that Paul Morini has joined the company as regional sales manager for the south-east region of the US. Paul joins Clear-Com from Avid Technology, where he was the national touring sound accounts manager. He brings more than 25 years of experience and has worked in a wide variety of technical sales management roles in the audio business.
Feist Delivers a 5-Star Performance
12/10/2023 - Production News
Europe – Solotech delivered a comprehensive audio and lighting package for Feist during her recent UK-EU tour leg.
Ayrton Cobra lights up Baglioni's
12/10/2023 - Production News
Italy – A large consignment of Ayrton Cobra laser-sourced fixtures accompanied the hugely successful "a TUTTOCUORE" tour from Italian singer-songwriter and musician Claudio Baglioni, which started on 21 September, 2023 from the Foro Italico in Rome and continues throughout Italy until February 2024. The high-level Rock-Opera is presented in three huge spatial dimensions, extending its reach horizontally, vertically and in depth.
New Adventure for Void Acoustics in Vietnam with Van Lam Audio
12/10/2023 - Business News
Vietnam – Void Acoustics has secured its commitment to the expanding Vietnamese market with the appointment of Van Lam Audio as the country’s Void distributor. With a fast economic recovery in the post-Covid era and the growing popularity of the country as a tourist destination, Vietnam has an increasing demand for high-end audio solutions in entertainment venues.
OBM/DMXwinkel Reflects Magic of Openluchttheater Ede in Light with Chauvet Professional
12/10/2023 - Project News
The Netherlands – Robbert Mak has been involved in lighting Openluchttheater Ede for over a decade and he can’t recall a single instance when a first-time visitor hasn’t been awed into silence by this beautiful and historic open-air theatre.
Sphere Entertainment Partners with Powersoft for Sphere Immersive Sound and Haptic Seating
12/10/2023 - Project News
USA – Sphere Entertainment Co. has announced that Powersoft, the global leader in energy-efficient amplification technology, contributed immersive haptic technology and cutting-edge amplifier solutions that are being used in Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium in Las Vegas. Powersoft’s technology is integrated within the venue’s 10,000 haptic seats and as part of Sphere Immersive Sound powered by HOLOPLOT, the world’s most advanced concert-grade audio system.
Suraj Vadher promoted to EMEA sales team at Martin Audio
12/10/2023 - People News
UK – Martin Audio has announced the promotion of sales administrator Suraj Vadher to the role of EMEA sales executive.
Robe Fixtures Plays Key Roles in James the Musical
12/10/2023 - Production News
Belgium – James the Musical is a new Belgian live broadcast concept – and runaway success – staged at the beautiful NT Theatre in Ghent and produced by Dedsit.
GLP fills the space for German hip-hop sensations 01099
12/10/2023 - Production News
Germany – 01099 are currently one of the most successful up-and-coming rap/hip-hop acts from Germany. The quartet, who actually appear mostly in a trio formation, are perfectly geared towards today’s younger generation, hitting a nerve with their sensitive lyrics.
“Tonzauber” Truck Creates Musical Magic at the “Woodstock of Brass Music” with Lawo mc²36 MkII
12/10/2023 - Production News
Austria – The legendary "Woodstock" festival of 1969 – an open-air event of folk and rock music that promised “Three Days of Peace and Music” – remains etched in the annals of music history. Fast forward to today, and the Austrian "Woodstock of Brass Music" (WoB) pays homage to that iconic event with a playful twist. Held annually since 2011 in the charming town of Ort in Northern Austria, WoB has earned its reputation as the largest open-air brass band festival in Europe. Drawing inspiration from its American counterpart, this four-day extravaganza in late June welcomes over 80,000 music enthusiasts who revel in the performances of 130 bands, spanning traditional to contemporary brass music. Notably, since 2015, the festival's highlight has been the "Ensemble Playing," an awe-inspiring spectacle that unites a staggering 20,000 musicians.
Elation Proteus bridge huge distances at Linzer Klangwolke in Austria
12/10/2023 - Production News
Austria – When the director of this year's Linzer Klangwolke, Francesca Zambello, brought the internationally renowned Austrian lighting designer Manfred Nikitser onto the creative team as a specialist for the colossal lighting looks, it quickly became clear to them that the project would require lights of a special format! He found what he was looking for in the Proteus series from Elation Professional.
AV for Auto Barn
12/10/2023 - Project News
UK – Located on a site once famed for the production of large quantities of watercress, the recently created Winchester Auto Barn and Drivers’ Club facility sits in the beautiful Hampshire countryside near Alresford. Converted from a large refrigerated production area with offices above, the site now comprises a workshop and showroom, and offers 30,000 sq ft of easy-to-access premium indoor and outdoor storage packages for classic cars, motorcycles, motor homes and boats. The former office space has been tastefully refurbished as a Driver’s Club, with communal areas and a board room. Close attention was paid to its interior design, creating a relaxing space which also includes audio and video systems.
Algeria’s New Stadium of Tizi Ouzou sets the standard with Electro-Voice and Dynacord
12/10/2023 - Project News
Algeria – Electro-Voice loudspeakers and Dynacord electronics are at the heart of the recently completed New Stadium of Tizi Ouzou in Algeria. The 50,000-seat venue is the home of JS Kabylie and has been built to exacting UEFA standards, covering everything from the pitch to the capabilities of the technical equipment installed, making the selection of the EN-54-rated Electro-Voice EVH loudspeakers and Dynacord IPX amplifiers an obvious choice.
Delivering peak performance in the Swiss Alps
10/10/2023 - Production News
Switzerland – Held in Interlaken on the slopes of the Jungfrau, Unspunnen Festival is a celebration of Swiss traditional dress and culture. Featuring historic games, wrestling matches and traditional music, the festival attracts revellers from across the country. In order to provide music and live commentary, a versatile audio configuration was required. Event technology provider, Stagepro Veranstaltungstechnik consulted with local Wharfedale Pro distributor, Sacher Music, to select an appropriate system.
Absen LED Triumphs at Guinness Six Nations
10/10/2023 - Production News
Ireland – In a top-level sporting tournament, everything needs to be at the top of its game – players, coaches, match officials, fans – and technology. At the 2023 Guinness Six Nations 2023, Catalyst Event Production Services had just seven minutes to set up the on-pitch trophy presentation podium LED backdrop and footer, so turned to Absen, an LED brand they knew they could trust to perform.
Scarily Simple Show Control for Farmaggedon 2023 – Nemesis goes Immersive with OSCA
10/10/2023 - Production News
UK – Orbital Sound and Nemesis Research have supplied the recently launched OSCA show control hardware range to a major scare attraction theme park: Farmaggedon’s October Fear Fest. For the past 17 years, the tranquil rural corner of Downholland near Ormskirk in Lancashire has awoken to a frightful force, as Farmaggedon opens its doors for another season. For 2023, this ghoulish entertainment is being triggered by a new power: Nemesis Research’s OSCA Range.
Robe Helps Spectacular Opening Ceremony for EYOF Maribor
10/10/2023 - Production News
Slovenia – The European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) – the largest multi-sport event for young athletes aged 14 to 18 – came to Maribor, beautiful Slovenia’s second city this year.
Electro-Voice and Dynacord enhance the ultimate coffee experience at Harudot Chonburi in Thailand
10/10/2023 - Project News
Thailand – Located in Chon Buri Province, Thailand, Harudot Chonburi is the latest addition to the Nana Coffee Roasters portfolio of premium coffee houses and it is truly a coffee house like no other. Carefully crafted beverages, baked goods and gourmet brunches are served to guests in a bright, elegantly designed environment in which modern architecture, nature, food and drink blend together for an unforgettable experience.
AV Company Invests in grandMA3
10/10/2023 - Production News
South Africa – Durban-based event production and rental specialist, AV Company, run by the dynamic father and son combo of Craig and Keagan Browning, has invested in its first grandMA3 console with the purchase of a grandMA3 compact XT.
Brompton Technology Helps Synapse Virtual Production Expand Creative Horizons
10/10/2023 - Production News
USA – Based in Los Angeles, Synapse Virtual Production is an immersive entertainment collective composed of industry-leading creatives and technicians across film and television, advertising, music videos, live events, broadcast, esports and more. Blending their artistic instincts and technical expertise, the Synapse team specialises in virtual production with a creative-first approach, using their knowledge so that clients can have true creative freedom on set.
Soundworks and Martin Audio WP combine for Iron Blossom Festival
10/10/2023 - Production News
USA – So successful was the inaugural Iron Blossom Festival, in Richmond Virginia, that the organisers have already confirmed that it will be repeated next year.
Paulus Choir Musical monitoring relies on DiGiCo S31+ and KLANG:vokal
09/10/2023 - Production News
Germany – Paulus-Chormusical (The Choir Musical) by German church Evangeliums-Christen Gemeinde e.V is a unique project produced with only community resources for both its creative content and performance. With a limited budget but challenging technical requirements, Markus Gorges of AV Support Nümbrecht, Germany, who acted as technical advisor and head of audio for the musical, recommended a combination of a DiGiCo S31+ and KLANG:vokal for the project’s monitoring requirements.
American River College Upgrades to Audient on Advice of New Programme Director
09/10/2023 - Project News
USA – When Kirt Shearer became commercial music programme director at American River College (ARC), he made it his first priority to purchase an Audient ASP8024-HE large format analogue console. His decision was based on solid experience teaching with another ASP8024-HE during his previous tenure at Sacramento City College. It just so happens that he specified that Audient desk as well.
Elation Professional Announces Exclusive Distribution Partnership with PANOU SA in Greece
09/10/2023 - Business News
Greece – Elation Professional has announced a significant expansion of its presence in Greece through an exclusive distribution partnership with PANOU SA, one of the country's most respected entertainment technology providers. The partnership, which took effect on 1 October, 2023, marks a significant milestone in Elation Professional's commitment to delivering top-tier lighting products and services to the Greek market.
Robe Makes Some Great Moves for 2023 World Gymnaestrada
06/10/2023 - Production News
The Netherlands – Production and rental company For Live supplied lighting for multiple stages across five halls of Amsterdam’s RAI for the 2023 World Gymnaestrada – a quadrennial global non-competitive gymnastics extravaganza – organised by TIG Sports, with all-Robe moving lighting rigs installed in Halls 11 and 12 which were also utilised for special shows.
The New National Theatre embraces Japan’s first Eos Apex console
06/10/2023 - Project News
Japan – The New National Theatre, Tokyo (NNTT) is Japan’s first and foremost national theatre for the performing arts, including opera, ballet, contemporary dance and drama. Over the years they have had an incredible array of 771 productions, with 6404 performances to 4,553,416 attendees. (as of March 2022)
High output Vari-Lite VL6500 Wash stands up to pyro on Disturbed “Take Back Your Life” tour
06/10/2023 - Production News
USA – Show designer Scott Holthaus of Happy Machine Design wanted “a big and bright fixture” for metal band Disturbed’s “Take Back Your Life” tour, and the Vari-Lite VL6500 Wash “ticked all those boxes with flying colours.” The large format wash fixture from Vari-Lite, the originators of the modern moving head light fixture and Signify entertainment lighting brand, offered “a gigantic source of power” to the Disturbed show according to Holthaus, placed in a direct view position on stage where its high output stood out even against the pyrotechnics and other effects on stage.
Thalia Theater Hamburg Enhances Sound System With Alcons Audio Transforming from precise speech reinforcement to musical PA
06/10/2023 - Project News
Germany – Hamburg's Thalia Theater had already chosen an Alcons QR36 pro ribbon line-source column loudspeaker system to solve its sound reinforcement challenges in 2007. At that time, it was still designed for mainly spoken word performances. In the meantime however, the theatre evolved into a very musical stage. Accompanying this transformation was the growing desire of the sound engineering department – headed by Rewert Lindeburg – for more precise bass reproduction and more headroom, which was initially met in 2021 with a first bass extension. Subsequently, a new sub-bass system was installed following the plans of Stefan Flad, sound engineer at the Thalia Theater. Once again, Alcons Audio proved to be the first choice.
Steve McCracken Makes Magic with ChamSys at Fly Open Air Festival
06/10/2023 - Production News
UK – The transformation seemed magical. For three nights this summer, Princess Gardens Park, a refined and stately 37-acre oasis of green in the middle of a downtown shopping district, took on the air of an EDM club as thousands of fans piled in to see stars like Kerri Chandler, Shanti Celeste, Mr. G and DJ Boring, perform at the Fly Open Air Festival.
Revolutionising Festivals with d&b Soundscape
06/10/2023 - Production News
Worldwide – Exploring the advantages offered by spatial sound technology, music festivals are increasingly adopting the new creative possibilities – for both artists and audiences – of the d&b Soundscape. Diverse festivals have embraced d&b Soundscape as a new tool through which artists and sound designers, representing a variety of genres, can provide extraordinary new listening experiences to music fans.
Christie display solutions elevate Vogue's 20th anniversary in Portugal
06/10/2023 - Production News
Portugal – Nearly 40 Christie projectors and LCD displays brought Vogue’s Iconic Party to life, held in September in Lisbon to celebrate the magazine’s 20th anniversary in Portugal, with technical production by ADLC Audiovisuais.
Lighting Designer Jamie Roderick Makes His zactrack Debut for Skylight Music Theatre’s Production of “SuperYou”
06/10/2023 - Production News
USA – New York-based lighting designer Jamie Roderick used the zactrack SMART automated follow system on the world premiere developmental presentation of “SuperYou” produced by Skylight Music Theatre at the Cabot Theatre in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of zactrack systems in North America.
Spirit Studios Refurbishes Its Main PMC-Equipped Audio Recording Facility
05/10/2023 - Project News
UK – Busy educational facilities rarely get enough downtime for a full refurbishment, but this year’s summer holidays provided Spirit Studios in Manchester with the perfect opportunity to do just that.
Anolis for Stunning Maiden’s Tower Installation in Istanbul
05/10/2023 - Project News
Turkey – Istanbul’s famous Maiden’s Tower, which stands on a tiny islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait, 200 metres from the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul, has recently re-opened after restoration, complete with a fabulous new permanent lighting scheme designed by Martin Kuhn and featuring over 75 Anolis LED luminaires.
Electro-Voice elevates audio for new Treetop Trail at the Minnesota Zoo
05/10/2023 - Project News
USA – The Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley recently converted its elevated monorail track (which was closed for years) into the Treetop Trail, providing zoo visitors with a fresh perspective on the zoo’s natural environment. True North Consulting Group, headquartered in Waco, Texas with a local office in Stillwater, Minnesota was hired to design a new security and distributed audio system for the trail, the latter incorporating 56 Electro-Voice EVID-S5.2X loudspeakers.
Introducing R4 of Vista 3
05/10/2023 - Equipment News
Vista by Chroma-Q has announced the public Release 4 (R4) of its Vista 3 lighting and media control software.
NASH Ingeniería and Chauvet Professional Unleash Imagination at Argentina’s New UADE Auditorium
05/10/2023 - Project News
Argentina – A facility named after a living legend must uphold the highest standards of production. Such is the case with the Héctor Cavallero Auditorium, at the Argentine Business University (UADE).
Industry veteran Landon Lovett joins Solotech as Global Market Leader
05/10/2023 - People News
USA – Solotech, a global leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology, has announced the appointment of Landon Lovett as global market leader, sales and systems integration division.
Countdown to ISE 2024 Begins as Registration is Now Open
05/10/2023 - Event News
Spain – Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the pinnacle of the pro AV and systems integration industry, has announced that visitor registration is now open for ISE 2024. International industry professionals, AV technology users and innovators can now register for the 20th anniversary edition of the show.
impression X5 IP Bars have the edge for Karol G’s stadium shows
05/10/2023 - Production News
USA – LD Ignacio (Iggy) Rosenberg has become another early adopter of GLP’s new impression X5 IP Bars, having successfully commandeered 136 units from PRG for Karol G’s recent 13-date American stadium tour.
Britannia Row Productions deliver consistency and clarity for First Aid Kit
05/10/2023 - Production News
UK – The Swedish indie folk band delve into pop mixes and effortless sibling harmonies with a touring audio package from Britannia Row Productions.
Infinity and Showtec entrance Deviate Festival
05/10/2023 - Production News
The Netherlands – The inaugural edition of Deviate Festival took place on Saturday 26th August at Abbey Hotel Rolduc in Kerkrade, the Netherlands. With a number of techno heavyweights on the bill, the sound and lighting had to be spot on. Fortunately, SL Productions’ Glenn Weckseler was on hand to help put together an optimal set-up that included many products by Infinity, Showtec, DAP and Showgear.
Robbie Williams performs through MLA on final night of Lucca Summer Festival
05/10/2023 - Production News
Italy – Lucca Summer Festival is one of Italy’s most highly anticipated live music events, which takes place annually in the city’s famous Piazza Napoleone.
Blur stay loyal to DiGiCo for sell-out reunion tour
04/10/2023 - Production News
UK – The triumphant return of 90s Britpop poster boys Blur rocked the music world at the end of 2022, as Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree announced that they were back together for the first time in eight years to headline two dates at Wembley stadium. Built to exceed the ambitions of touring productions, DiGiCo’s Quantum7 was the mixing desk of choice for the band’s biggest ever headline shows, ensuring that the 180,000 fans that flocked to Wembley felt the full force of Blur’s influential back catalogue.
Astera announces Carl-Johan Sköld as new Group CEO
04/10/2023 - People News
Hong Kong – Award-winning wireless LED lighting manufacturer Astera announces the creation of a new Group CEO position with the appointment of Carl-Johan Sköld.
White Light Helps Build The Architect
04/10/2023 - Production News
UK – The Architect is a celebratory and stirring immersive theatrical experience, taking place entirely on a London bus. Commemorating the murder of teenager Stephen Lawrence 30 years on, and inspired by his ambition to become an architect, the show uses performance, music and spectacle to explore the lives of black Londoners, imagining the potential of uninterrupted black lives and the hopes, ambitions and dreams that accompany this. The lighting for this special project was designed by Chris McDonnell, who approached White Light, a d&b solutions company, to supply her lighting equipment.
PMC Studios Hosts Atmos Mixing Sessions for Orchestra of the Swan
04/10/2023 - Production News
UK – PMC’s London studio is rapidly becoming the go-to facility for producers and engineers who want to experiment with mixing music in Dolby Atmos. Specifically set up to showcase the company’s range of monitors that are suitable for immersive audio mix rooms, the Islington-based demo suite has already hosted recording and playback sessions for producers and artists such as Trevor Horn, Stormzy and xPropaganda.
Audient Offers New Sonarworks Deal as Part of ARC Software Bundle
04/10/2023 - Equipment News
Following Sonarworks’ popularity as part of Audient’s Software Bundle ARC, Audient has announced another one! Customers can enjoy a free two-month trial of Sonarworks SoundID Reference software, followed by a 20% discount on upgrade to the full version.
From Sydney to Perth, Novatech takes Brompton Technology LED video processing solutions ‘on tour’ at the ENTECH Roadshow
04/10/2023 - Event News
Australia – Based in Adelaide, South Australia, Novatech Creative Event Technology stands as one of Australia's foremost and most respected audiovisual production companies and has been providing technical production services for major corporate, arts, music and sporting events for over two decades. With a strong commitment to nurturing its team’s skills and striving to constantly be at the cutting-edge of creative event technology, Novatech is set to unveil its latest turn-key offerings in vision, audio and lighting for live events at this year's ENTECH Roadshow from 10th to 24th October. This showcase will feature demonstrations of state-of-the-art LED processing solutions from Brompton Technology.
JBL Professional COL Series slim column loudspeakers now shipping in the UK
04/10/2023 - Equipment News
Sound Technology Ltd, Harman Professional distributor in the UK and ROI, has announced immediate shipping of the new JBL Professional COL Series slim column loudspeakers.
TMS and Elation Proteus Shine Bright at Record-Breaking Volleyball Event in Nebraska
04/10/2023 - Production News
USA – In a historic night of volleyball and music, Proteus Lucius profile moving heads and Proteus Rayzor 1960 wash effects from Elation Professional, supplied by TMS, illuminated the stage for a captivating post-match concert by country music artist Scotty McCreery. The spectacular event took place on 30th August at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, as part of the Volleyball Day in Nebraska celebration.
24 Skylos and 48 Arolla Aqua units from Claypaky lit up the Verona Arena for a night of sport
04/10/2023 - Production News
Italy – More than 70 Claypaky lights were used to illuminate the inaugural Eurovolley match at the Verona Arena. The project was conceived by Mequadro Service’s lighting designer Andrea Coppini and the company owner Emanuele Mazzi, with support from Claypaky product specialist Alessandro Melegaro.
From Python to Pinnacle
04/10/2023 - Equipment News
Italian manufacturer of professional audio technology, K-array, has recently launched a range of audio solutions for the theme parks and visitor attraction market. Building on years of experience in problem-solving for theme park environments, K-array has identified various application-specific challenges that it aims to solve with its latest package of solutions, which include its Python loudspeaker, Pinnacle system and innovative Anakonda line-array loudspeakers, the latter of which has sold more than 10 kilometres since its creation.
Long Nights, Impossible Odds: DiGiCo is the Blue Collar Desk for Styx’s US Tour
03/10/2023 - Production News
USA – With an enduring legacy spanning more than five decades, the members of Chicago rock band Styx are still showing no signs of calling it quits. In fact, the group is currently out on the road supporting its 17th studio album, Crash of the Crown, in the final stretch of a 95-date 2023 US tour that runs into November. And while Styx may be relying on local “racks and stacks” at the various host venues on their latest trek, the band’s audio crew has opted to carry a Solotech-supplied control package built upon twin DiGiCo SD12-96 consoles for paramount FOH and monitor mix consistency.
Lord’s Cricket Ground bowled over by new Genelec loudspeaker system for prestigious Long Room
03/10/2023 - Project News
UK – Widely known as the Home of Cricket, Lord’s Cricket Ground is a 31,000-capacity sports destination that’s played host to some of history’s most iconic matches.
Green-GO is the ‘go-to’ for Pucheng Grand Theater
03/10/2023 - Project News
China – Opened in 2022, Pucheng Grand Theater serves as a focus for cultural and performing arts activities for Pucheng County, in south-eastern China’s Fujian Province. As such, it hosts a varied programme of event and performance types.
Absen European Partner Summit 2023
03/10/2023 - Business News
Malta – Absen brought together over 100 of its valued European partners for a dedicated Partner Summit at the end of September. Taking place on the striking island of Malta, the two-day summit provided Absen with the opportunity to convene with its high-level partners from across Europe, to share industry insights, to inspire new projects and to thank its partners for their on-going support.
New Style for Robe PAINTES
03/10/2023 - Production News
South Africa – Johannesburg-based rental and production company Sound Stylists has invested in 24 Robe PAINTE moving lights, the first part of an order that has been delivered via South African Distributor DWR, with more to follow soon.
Ed Warren Works Magic for Sugababes at the O2 With ChamSys
03/10/2023 - Production News
UK – “A stunning celebration of chemistry!” That’s how one music journalist described the triumphant return of the original Sugababes when the multi-platinum Brit Award winning trio made their moving O2 homecoming on 16 September. The 15,000 fans in attendance on that Saturday night not only eagerly embraced that chemistry, they expanded on it as well, creating a warm, emotional glow that transformed the entire arena.
DiGiCo and Fourier Audio prepare to plug in live sound
03/10/2023 - Business News
UK – DiGiCo announces the acquisition of UK-based live sound software developer and manufacturer, Fourier Audio. The deal further strengthens DiGiCo’s investment in live sound innovation, building on their acquisition of immersive in-ear pioneers KLANG:technologies in 2018.
Martin Audio brings INOTA Power Plant back to life for four-day arts festival
03/10/2023 - Production News
Hungary – Described as a “powerhouse of music and visual arts”, the four-day Hungarian INOTA Festival was a joint initiative between the European Capital of Culture (this year Veszprém-Balaton) and the electronic music scene of Budapest (Electronic Beats), thanks to a collaboration between promoter collective NVC and video and 3D projection company Centrum Production. The objective was to establish Hungary’s largest audio-visual festival, focusing not only on top music acts but also light installations, pixel mapping and unique visual works.
Creative Technology Expands Audio Offering with Major Investment in d&b Technology
02/10/2023 - Business News
UAE – Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) has announced the expansion of its audio services through a substantial investment in d&b audiotechnik products. This strategic move positions CTME as the region's largest stockholder of d&b equipment and reinforces their commitment to delivering exceptional audio experiences to their clients.
Outline Newton on His Sanctity's signal service
02/10/2023 - Production News
Portugal – World Youth Day is a celebrating event that Pope John Paul II initiated in 1985, every edition of which has been held in a different country; after repeated rescheduling due to the Covid pandemic, 2023's finally happened last August in Lisbon, Portugal, before a 1.5 million pilgrim audience.
grandMA3 Benefits for Two Friends at Coachella
02/10/2023 - Production News
USA – Lighting designer Kyle Kegan of Voyage Productions enthusiastically embraced a full grandMA3 platform for lighting control whilst DJ duo Two Friends delivered two exuberant, high-energy sets in the Sahara Tent at the 2023 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival staged in Indio, California.
Dreamwave Group and Highlite International upgrade The Hangar at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall
02/10/2023 - Project News
UK – The Hangar at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall has recently undergone a major audio visual upgrade with a DMT Alpha Series A3.9i screen and DAP Odin Audio Systems line array. The venue’s long term supplier and production partner, the Dreamwave Group, designed, installed and commissioned the upgrade.
KLOTZ - HC72P25 hybrid cable with two CAT7 patch and 3G2.5 power cable
02/10/2023 - Equipment News
This hybrid cable (data and power) has a robust, highly flexible soft PVC outer jacket and enables a wide range of applications as a connection to modern, computer-controlled devices and systems. Two flexible CAT7 lines connect components of digital audio networks such as Dante, CobraNet and EtherSound, or transmit DMX control signals based on the ArtNet, MA-Net or Pathport protocols. The cable also serves as a solution in the IT sector when a network connection plus power line is required. Thanks to the double shielding (Al-foil + dense copper braiding) of the CAT7 cables, the interference-free transmission of high data rates up to 10 Gbit over long distances is possible without any problems even in electromagnetically influenced environments.
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