News Archive for June 2023
Ross Learmonth is Wild About Astera
30/06/2023 - Production News
South Africa & Europe – Ross Learmonth, well known as frontman of popular South African rock band Prime Circle, recently delighted fans with his “Wild Summer” solo tour, his first as a solo artist, complete with an exciting brand-new solo album, Carousel. Both tour and album campaigns have been a great success and were assisted by some Astera Titan Tube wireless LED lighting products.
PRO3 Invests in Robe FORTES
30/06/2023 - Production News
Mexico – PRO3 was started as an innovative lighting and visual design studio full of fresh ideas and approaches sparked by the imaginative synergy between three partners and lighting enthusiasts based in the vibrant cultural melting pot of Mexico City. The company is still growing and is now also a significant lighting rental equipment supplier for the numerous shows, tours and events in which they are creatively involved.
Ollie Wilkinson Creates Day/Night Looks at Music in the Park with Chauvet Professional
30/06/2023 - Production News
UK – How do you create vibrant stage lighting during daylight hours? This is an issue that every designer working an outdoor festival has had to grapple with. When Ollie Wilkinson was putting together the lighting package for Music in the Park, his response to this challenge was simple: rely on an abundance of washes (40 fixtures to be precise) to cover the stage with colours that stood out even in the light of day.
Vienna Philharmonic again turns to GLP to light Summer Night Concert
30/06/2023 - Production News
Austria – The Vienna Philharmonic’s Summer Night Concert (Sommernachtskonzert) has been a highlight in the classical music calendar worldwide for many years. This year, in front of the magnificent backdrop of the Schönbrunn Palace, the famous orchestra played pieces of French romanticism and expressionism for the first time under the direction of Canadian conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Another audience favourite, the Latvian mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča, also made her debut at the Summer Night Concert.
Elation Fuze Pendant upgrade offers savings and flexibility for UK’s Royal College of Music
30/06/2023 - Project News
UK – The Royal College of Music (RCM) in London was ranked the global No. 1 institution for performing arts in the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject and has prepared performers, conductors and composers for international careers for over 140 years. Since 1901, the College’s many musical groups have performed in Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, a beautiful space that in 2009 received an extensive refurbishment that brought the listed building up to modern concert hall standards. More recently, a sustainable LED lighting rig of 48 Elation Fuze Pendant luminaires has been installed in the Concert Hall.
Alcons Introduces The LR15 Pro-Ribbon Ultra-Compact Line-Array
30/06/2023 - Equipment News
The LR15 is a 2-way, “ultra-compact” format line-source sound system, combining the highest sound quality possible with high SPL capabilities and throw in a very compact form factor.
Patna Women’s College’s New Auditorium Gains World-Class Audio System Centred on Allen & Heath’s Avantis
30/06/2023 - Project News
India – Patna Women’s College has set a new benchmark in providing world-class audio systems with the installation of Allen & Heath’s Avantis mixer in its newly built 2,500-seater Veronica auditorium. The college, which was founded in 1940 and was the first higher education institution for women in Bihar, recently invested in the best-in-class audio, video, and lighting systems, all handled by Punjab-based company SOUNDXPERTS, who were selected to undertake the project on a turn-key basis.
Genelec elevates customer experience with five year warranty
29/06/2023 - Business News
Genelec has elevated its customer experience and strengthened its commitment to sustainability by introducing a five year warranty on its designs. By registering their models on the Genelec website, the new warranty programme allows Genelec customers worldwide to extend their standard two-year warranty by an extra three years, covering both parts and labour.
PMC6 Monitors Smash Their Audition at Half-Ton Studios
29/06/2023 - Project News
UK – After an extensive audition process, Half-Ton Studios has chosen PMC6 monitors for its facility in the UK and is now reaping the benefits of a monitoring system that suits both the size and acoustics of its control room.
Funktion-One’s Bill Woods Announces Retirement After 35 Years in Pro Audio
29/06/2023 - People News
UK – Funktion-One bids farewell to Bill Woods as he announces his retirement following 11 years with the company and 35 years in the pro audio industry. Woods' departure marks the beginning of a new chapter for Funktion-One as the company welcomes its new director of business development, Andrew Low.
Electro-Voice and Dynacord system brings a new level of vocal clarity to Binh Thuan Roman Catholic Church
29/06/2023 - Project News
Vietnam – A sound system solution comprising Electro-Voice loudspeakers and microphones and Dynacord amplifiers has enhanced audio intelligibility for the congregation at Binh Thuan Roman Catholic Church in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The solution was installed by Duy Hoa Phat Corp and was specified to overcome the reverberance inside the church.
Claypaky Xtylos Hit the Road with A Day To Remember’s European Tour
28/06/2023 - Production News
Europe - Canada-based Lighting Designer Alex Mungal of Alien Lites selected Claypaky Xtylos fixtures for the European tour of American rock band A Day To Remember (ADTR), which wrapped up at the end of February in Antwerp, Belgium.
DiGiCo’s S-Series consoles deliver resounding acoustic triumph at the Tubular Bells 50th Anniversary Tour 2023
28/06/2023 - Production News
UK – This year saw the 50th anniversary of Tubular Bells, the iconic masterpiece created by the acclaimed British musician Mike Oldfield that was originally released in May 1973 as the first album on Virgin Records. To celebrate, Oldfield’s creation was once again brought to life through a captivating tour spanning over 30 venues across the UK this spring. Spearheaded by Robin Smith, Mike Oldfield’s collaborator and the musical director of the show, a mesmerising live rendition of Tubular Bells was performed by a talented ensemble of musicians. Show Works, a UK production company with an expertise in delivering immersive installations, musicals, tours, live streams and outdoor events, worked with the show’s organisers to deliver an audio setup featuring a DiGiCo S21 console used by FOH engineer, Sam Ferstenberg, and S31 utilised for on-stage monitoring by Sam Manigley.
Public Address/Stagers Helps Séries Mania Festival Shine in Rain with Chauvet
28/06/2023 - Production News
France – The Séries Mania Festival created a global buzz a few years ago when it hosted the world premiere of the long-awaited Netflix series “The Rain.” None of the 32 premieres showcased at the four-day festival this year had rain in their titles, but there was plenty of precipitation outside!
Solotech Enhances the VAI Amphitheater Experience with Cutting-Edge AV Technology
28/06/2023 - Project News
USA – Solotech, a global leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology, has announced its partnership with the VAI Resort team for the highly anticipated VAI Amphitheater project. As designers and equipment providers for the performance audio and lighting systems, Solotech is committed to delivering an unparalleled live entertainment experience for artists and audiences alike.
World’s most powerful RGB white light laser system with moveable beam gets update
28/06/2023 - Equipment News
The most powerful RGB white light laser show system with moveable beam, the RTI ANGO 600, gets an important feature upgrade to improve transportability and flexibility of use. The 2023 version of the unit comes as split version, meaning that the AC unit can be split from the actual laser device, connected by just two hoses for the cooling liquid. This also applies to its little brother, the RTI ANGO 300.
ETC fixtures light up Greek TV and Theatre
28/06/2023 - Production News
Greece – ETC’s automated luminaires and entertainment fixtures have been selected by rental company Papadimas AVL S.M.P.C in Greece for renowned TV shows ‘The Voice’ and ‘Just the 2 of Us’, as well as a recent production of the hit musical ‘Phantom of the Opera’ in Athens and Thessaloniki.
Amadeus Austrian Music Awards Take Place in Historic Setting with the Latest Technology from GLP
28/06/2023 - Production News
Austria – The Amadeus Austrian Music Awards were presented for the 23rd time recently. The ceremony took place in the historic Volkstheater in Vienna which, with its lavish interior, offered a wonderful setting for both the live and TV audience. However, it was precisely this historical backdrop that presented lighting designer Manfred Nikitser and his team with a number of technical lighting challenges. FUSION X-PAR 12 Z, impression S350, impression X5 and impression FR10 Bars from GLP helped them to do justice to the special features of the location and the staging itself.
American Idol Goes Mega Again
27/06/2023 - Production News
USA – The live finals of American Idol 2023 moved to a new venue, Red Studios Hollywood, giving lighting designer Tom Sutherland of DX7 design and production designer Florian Wieder the chance to create a fresh and exciting new look in this special space, which has embraced history and innovation in film and TV production since the early 20th century.
Maxi Gilbert and ChamSys Soar for Manuel Carrasco
27/06/2023 - Production News
Spain – Maxi Gilbert says that he draws inspiration for his designs from opera sets. At first that may seem a bit surprising, since the Madrid-based designer has created light shows for stars like multi-Grammy winner Alejandro Sanz, and chart-topping Manuel Carrasco. But anyone who sees his work on Carrasco’s current Corazón y Flecha tour will readily appreciate the connection.
ABTT Theatre Show welcomes more attendees than ever for another successful event
27/06/2023 - Event News
UK – With over 3,000 registrations, this year’s ABTT Theatre Show at Alexandra Palace was busier than ever. This much-loved industry event drew a broad range of attendees at all stages of their careers alongside an ever-increasing list of exhibitors from all areas of the industry.
The Association for Lighting Production and Design (ALPD) has launched its Awards for Excellence for 2023
27/06/2023 - Event News
UK - The ALPD will again be awarding in three categories: Lighting Design, Production Electrics and Programming, with each of the fantastic prize bundles being tailored to the specific needs of that speciality. In a change to previous years, the candidates for the Fred Foster Production Electrician Award and the ALPD Award for Excellence in Programming will be by nomination.
French Rapper SDM Plays the Olympia with Claypaky Fixtures
27/06/2023 - Production News
France – A wide array of Claypaky fixtures were selected for French rapper SDM’s recent performance at the famed Olympia concert hall in Paris. Lighting designer Guillaume Dubot of Lumiverse Design chose 32 Claypaky Sharpy X Frames, 16 HY B-EYE K10s and 12 Mythos2 for the show.
Creative Technology Middle East's Lighting Department Marks Significant Growth and Innovation
26/06/2023 - Business News
UAE – Creative Technology Middle East (CTME), a leading provider of cutting-edge event technology solutions, has announced the remarkable progress and expansion of its lighting department. With a focus on innovative solutions, state-of-the-art technology, and a talented team of experts, CTME is the go-to choice for exceptional professional lighting experiences.
City Theatrical Launches QolorFLEX 25x3A Dimmer
26/06/2023 - Equipment News
City Theatrical launched its newest addition to the QolorFLEX brand of professional LED tape, dimming control and accessories with QolorFLEX 25x3A Dimmer (P/N 5811), which is a low voltage, constant voltage, dimmer that is designed for large installations of LED tape.
Soundworks’ large-format WPL optimises Boyz II Men’s amphitheatre show
26/06/2023 - Production News
USA – Over the years, Soundworks of Virginia has built a reputation for providing advanced sound production for national tours passing through the state. As one of the first live sound production companies in the world to acquire Martin Audio’s large format WPL line array at the beginning of 2019, their early adoption has paid handsome dividends.
ULTRA Events trusts in d&b audiotechnik at Calum Scott concert
26/06/2023 - Production News
South Africa – English singer-songwriter, Calum Scott, who shot to fame following his 2015 appearance on Britain’s Got Talent, recently performed to a full crowd at Zevenwacht Wine Estate in Cape Town as part of his ‘Bridges’ album tour, supported by local artists Craig Lucas and Werner Bekker. The event, attended by 2,000 fans, was organised by Breakout Events with ULTRA Events responsible for delivering the technical solutions on the day. ULTRA Events specialises in providing comprehensive AVL solutions to the events industry, guaranteeing the successful realisation and execution of their clients' event visions on a global scale.
Brompton Technology's LED processing blurs the line between virtual and real worlds in BBC drama 'Better'
26/06/2023 - Production News
UK – From the producers of HBO's award-winning drama Chernobyl and This Is Going to Hurt, BBC's new police thriller, Better, wrapped up its gripping season one in mid-March. To capture the crime series’ complex storyline of relationships of loyalty and family, the production team collaborated with Universal Pixels (UP), a top-tier video equipment supplier with a strong track record of providing playback for vehicle driving scenes. UP filmed multiple internal car scenes, utilising Brompton Technology's cutting-edge 4k Tessera SX40 LED processors to seamlessly merge the virtual and real worlds on screen.
Robe to Make Impact in Egypt
26/06/2023 - Business News
Egypt – Robe has appointed a new Egyptian distributor, Impact Egypt Solutions, which is headed by Jean William, a prolific and talented lighting and show designer in his own right. The company is based in the bustling metropolis of Cairo and is one of the oldest and best respected entertainment technology enterprises in the country.
Rob Koenig lights Metallica M72 World Tour with Proteus
26/06/2023 - Production News
Worldwide – One of the hottest tours of the summer – or any summer – is Metallica. Metal's greatest band launched their M72 World Tour on 27 April in Amsterdam with Rob Koenig again at the helm as lighting designer, an outing that has the thrash rockers playing a unique two-night, no-repeat schedule in cities across Europe and North America. Koenig crafts unique lighting looks using 600+ automated lights, a rig that includes Proteus Excalibur sky beams from Elation Professional. Lighting supply is by Premier Global Production.
Hippotizer packs projectors with action for immersive DC Universe game launch
26/06/2023 - Project News
UK – London’s Gotham City-inspired Park Row ‘theatrical restaurant’ has been installed with visual infrastructure by creative projection specialist Motion Mapping, to enable the venue to host immersive events. At the heart of the se-tup is a Green Hippo Hippotizer Mayon+ MK2 media server, which is driving image and video content, including for a DC Universe game launch which saw a 280-degree projection of pre-programmed custom graphics onto four surfaces that enveloped the space, using seven Optoma ZH406ST projectors.
Audient Recording Goes Underground at The MixCave
26/06/2023 - Project News
USA – MixCave Mastering is a new mixing and mastering studio which opened its doors in the summer of 2021. Located deep in the bowels of a domestic residence in Virginia, the studio has an Audient ASP4816 at its heart and was built and fully specified by retiree, Craig Lauinger.
Tom Kenny Balances Looks at iHeart Festival with 4Wall Rig Featuring Chauvet Professional
26/06/2023 - Production News
USA – How can I balance my lighting with a massive video structure so the two work together in harmony? Virtually all lighting designers have asked themselves this question, and with good reason! Like some giant planetary object that bends spacetime and pulls everything around it into its gravitational orbit, big video walls have a way of changing everything on stage. Figuring out how to work lights with them is the key to creating a harmonious design.
Robe at ABTT 2023
23/06/2023 - Event News
UK – The Robe UK team reported a busy, successful and very positive ABTT (Association of British Theatre Technicians) Theatre Show staged at Alexandra Palace in London.
MSA Sits Pretty for Musical Tour
23/06/2023 - Production News
Denmark – Danish theatre and musical producers Lion Entertainment turned to automation specialist Motor Stage Automation (MSA) to provide specialist knowledge and equipment for three major moving elements and control for its production of musical Pretty Woman.
CTM Sound and Chauvet Professional Enliven The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino with Power Video Walls
23/06/2023 - Project News
USA – What’s in a name? In the case of The Venue at Thunder Valley, the answer is “everything you need to know about its vision for the future.”
HH in the Frame at Della Fame
23/06/2023 - Project News
Turkey – Home to the Metropol Istanbul Tower, Turkey’s highest skyscraper, the Ataşehir district on the Anatolian side of the city is a residential, business and trading centre which has developed a popular social scene. Its many busy eateries cater for a wide range of tastes and attractively-designed Della Fame is the very latest Italian restaurant to open in Ateşhir. Located in a section of the Metropol Shopping Mall, Della Fame is a stylish and spacious venue which offers indoor and alfresco dining courtesy of its street-facing aspect, and delivers a high standard of Italian-inspired Mediterranean cuisine from its open kitchen.
Brompton Technology powers new LED stage at NIPA in South Korea
23/06/2023 - Project News
South Korea – The National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) is a government-operated organisation in South Korea that aims to promote and develop the country's IT industry. Recently, the organisation collaborated with South Korean XR Virtual Production consulting and environment construction specialist, ARK Ventures Inc, to create an innovative LED stage using state-of-the-art technology, including ROE Visual panels powered by industry-leading Brompton 4K Tessera SX40 LED processors.
Nate Haber Pumps Up Lorna Shore Show with Chauvet Professional Color Strike M
23/06/2023 - Production News
USA – Lorna Shore doesn’t hesitate to bend or break rules in order to expand their musical horizons, readily adding techno and symphonic elements to their signature metalcore sound. But when it comes to lighting, the band and their LD, Nate Haber, do have one edict that they’re pretty strict about: limit the use of frontlight.
Matt Dean Returns to Bandit as Project Manager
23/06/2023 - People News
USA – Bandit Lites has announced that Matt Dean has rejoined Bandit Lites as its newest project manager. As a member of the Nashville production office, Dean will oversee the planning, directing and co-ordination of his designated tours and events, ensuring everyone involved in the project understands the specifications to deliver the Bandit Standard before each show leaves the warehouse.
NEUTRIK silentPLUG: new and improved
23/06/2023 - Equipment News
NEUTRIK is launching a redesigned, new form-factored, improved and upgraded version of its patent-pending silentPLUG instrument ¼ inch jack plug. The new design replaces the previous model and offers performance, ergonomic and aesthetic improvements over the original iteration of this product.
RST Chooses Claypaky Fixtures to Light a Tribute to Mohamed El-Mougy, the Godfather of Modern Arab Music, in Saudi Arabia
22/06/2023 - Production News
Saudi Arabia – RST (Resources Stage Technologies), an events solutions company based in Dubai, used an array of 260 Claypaky HY B-EYE K25 washes, Mini-B LED moving lights, Xtylos Aqua, Sharpy X Frame hybrid fixtures and Sharpy Plus Aqua moving heads for a tribute to late Egyptian composer Mohamed El-Mougy at Abu Bakr Salem Stage, an outdoor venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
GLP supports the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin
22/06/2023 - Production News
Germany – The Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 is taking place from 17 – 25 June for the first time in Germany under the motto ‘Unbeatable together’. Around 7,000 athletes from 190 countries are competing in 26 sports at the world's largest inclusive sports event.
Life of Pi gets SMART with zactrack
22/06/2023 - Production News
USA – Award winning lighting designer Tim Lutkin again specified a zactrack SMART real-time tracking system to provide a highly dynamic lighting and followspotting solution for the multi-award winning Simon Friend-produced stage version of Life of Pi.
Optimal Audio Zones in on Boudica
22/06/2023 - Project News
UK – Named for the iconic Celtic warrior queen, and located in the heart of London’s thriving culinary scene in Battersea, recently-opened restaurant Boudica is a stylishly presented venue catering for brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks. Transitioning through the day from a quiet chilled space to a lively cocktail bar with top DJs, Boudica is focused on delivering classic comfort food with international and contemporary twists in an immersive, luxurious setting.
Award-Winning Icelandic PAC Harpa Levels Up Communications with Clear-Com
22/06/2023 - Project News
Iceland – Located in the heart of Reykjavík, Harpa is a multi-venue, multi-purpose facility, home to the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Icelandic Opera and Reykjavík Big Band. It has won numerous awards for architecture and its role as a concert hall and conference centre since it opened in 2011. The venue is as much a work of art as a technological landmark, featuring communications powered by Clear-Com and state-of-the-art acoustic technology utilised in performances ranging from world-famous bands and soloists to dance groups and theatre companies.
Creative Technology deliver immersive video solutions for National Geographic Explorers Festival
21/06/2023 - Production News
UK – Creative Technology UK supported the technical delivery of National Geographic Explorers Festival in London, an exclusive flagship event that takes place all over the globe, with previous locations including Mexico, Singapore, Hong Kong and Washington, D.C.
Alexander Snape becomes lucky recipient of Sennheiser’s LIPA Scholarship for 2023
21/06/2023 - Business News
UK – Sennheiser has announced that Alex Snape, a talented first-year student of the BA (Hons) Sound Technology course, has been selected as the deserving recipient of the prestigious Sennheiser 2023 LIPA Scholarship. As part of the scholarship, Snape will receive a financial bursary for his tuition, gain access to Sennheiser’s vast network of contacts and benefit from the audio specialist’s unparalleled industry experience, expertise and mentorship.
L-ISA Spatial Audio Immerses Audiences in Vibrant Saudi Heritage for Terhal, Dragone’s Newest Spectacular
21/06/2023 - Production News
Saudi Arabia – Terhal, the most recent creation by Dragone, is an original, immersive theatrical show that celebrates the rich culture of Saudi Arabia. This spectacle honours the country’s vibrant culture, exploring the vital role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's people and heritage in shaping the future. Terhal features acrobatics, stunts, aerial performance and dazzling special effects alongside traditional Saudi art and dance. To accompany and enhance this awe-inspiring production, Dragone chose L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology by L-Acoustics to create an immersive sound experience to complement the enchanting visuals.
Elation lights support epic storytelling at Game of Thrones Studio Tour
21/06/2023 - Project News
UK – The fantasy world of HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones is brought to life at Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Northern Ireland with over 1,000 Elation lights supporting its epic storytelling. The new global attraction, located at one of the acclaimed series’ original filming locations at Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge, invites fans to step behind the scenes and discover the making of the celebrated series.
grandMA3 in Control Making Eurovision History
21/06/2023 - Production News
UK – The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) was staged at Liverpool Arena in the UK on behalf of 2022’s winner Ukraine, which was unable to stage the event due to security concerns related to its ongoing war with Russia, which invaded its neighbour in February 2022.
Loyle Carner Headlines Wembley Arena with Tour Support from Brit Row
21/06/2023 - Production News
UK – The English hip hop musician played his biggest home town concert to date with equipment, technical support and personnel from Britannia Row Productions.
BOOST Graphics delivers for ARES Fighting Championship broadcasts
21/06/2023 - Production News
France – Boost Graphics, the wholly owned graphics subsidiary of the leading international broadcast solutions and services provider EMG Group, has been selected as the graphics partner for the broadcast of ARES Fighting. Boost will provide a range of graphics capabilities and integrations including a dynamic design refresh for the ambitious Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) league for this and the next four seasons.
ITEAC 2023: booking for online content now open and further sessions announced
21/06/2023 - Event News
UK – ITEAC, the International Theatre Engineering and Architecture Conference presented by the ABTT, has released details of further sessions for its sixth edition taking place over 19th – 20th September 2023.
Vari-Lite VL3600 fixtures perfectly frame Union Flag Coronation ‘projection’
20/06/2023 - Production News
UK – The super high lumen output of the Vari-Lite VL3600 Profile IP from Signify was seen by millions of people for the King’s Coronation Concert, where landmarks across the UK were lit at part of the ‘Lighting up the Nation’ event. Lighting designer David Bishop sourced 41 VL3600 fixtures, which were rigged outside Sheffield Town Hall in changeable weather with their IP-65 rating, to achieve the intricate Union Flag design using their rich colours and optics system.
Daisy Jones & The Six
20/06/2023 - Production News
USA – While not a single moving light source could actually appear on camera, Robe BMFLs, ESPRITES and RoboSpots played a starring role for three different live concerts filmed for the live sections of the Amazon Prime hit Daisy Jones & The Six.
Lüz Studio Storytelling with Chauvet Professional for Reba McEntire MSG Show
20/06/2023 - Production News
USA – There are as many ways to tell a story as there are stories to tell. The incomparable Reba McEntire has demonstrated this with the rich and varied narratives that run through her songs. So too did Matthieu Larivée and the team at Lüz Studio when they created one of the finals shows in the Queen of Country’s current tour at Madison Square Garden.
Claypaky Xtylos and Scenius Shine at Grand Opening Party for Dubai’s Luxurious New Hotel, Atlantis The Royal
20/06/2023 - Production News
UAE – The new luxury hotel and resort Atlantis The Royal launched in Dubai with a grand opening party with the theme of “This is It” and a guest list of celebrities, royalty, government ministers, travel influencers and global media. Mark Butts, founder of Pasadena, California-based Preset Productions, chose 289 Claypaky Xtylos to outline the rooftops of the property and 35 Claypaky Scenius to act as front lights for the gala private evening that was marked by performances by Beyonce and superstar DJs Swedish House Mafia and a spectacular fireworks display.
Andrew Allen Steps into Product and Marketing Director Role at Audient
19/06/2023 - People News
UK – Andrew Allen has been appointed product and marketing director, a new role at Audient. In addition to heading up the marketing department, he is now overseeing product for both Audient and EVO lines, with immediate effect.
Army of Hippotizer Boreal+ Media Servers take on epic WrestleMania visuals
19/06/2023 - Production News
USA – Inglewood California’s 70,000-capacity SoFi Stadium hosted the 39th annual WrestleMania with a blockbuster two-night event enveloped in LED screens and scenic video technology driven by an army of Green Hippo’s Hippotizer Boreal+ media servers.
Robe iFORTES for Royal Danish Theatre Production
19/06/2023 - Production News
Denmark – Lighting designer Ulrik Gad specified Robe iFORTES for the Royal Danish Theatre’s 2023 summer production, Ragnarok, a new work by Kim Fupz Aakeson which premiered and is being staged at the Jægersborg Dyrehave, a deer park and forest north of capital city Copenhagen. The park is known for its undulating topography, tranquillity, stunning ancient oak trees and large populations of red and fallow deer.
Simon Horn Calls on ChamSys for Anastacia Tour’s Bold Background without Video Wall
19/06/2023 - Production News
UK – You can’t always get what you want, as Mick Jagger once famously noted, but if you’re a gifted lighting designer, you won’t be deterred by any such setbacks. When one door closes, you can ingeniously open another, and come up with a look that’s every bit as good as your initial plan, or perhaps even surpasses it.
Creative Rock Thailand invests in Thailand’s first Ayrton Diablo S fixtures
19/06/2023 - Production News
Thailand – Total Solution Marketing Thailand (TST), Ayrton’s exclusive distributor for Thailand, is happy to report its first sale of Ayrton fixtures into Thailand with the purchase of 16 Diablo S by Creative Rock Thailand.
4Wall Europe bolsters inventory with Elation Proteus Rayzor Blade and immediately deploys them on acclaimed Depeche Mode tour
16/06/2023 - Production News
UK – Leading full-service video and lighting company, 4Wall Europe, added Elation Proteus Rayzor Blade tilt FX bars to inventory this spring and immediately deployed the units on the European leg of Depeche Mode’s “Momento Mori” world tour. The Proteus Rayzor Blade is a tiltable linear LED light that can function as a wash, strobe or FX light, all inside a compact IP65 design.
Astera AX3s Assist My Mother’s Courage
16/06/2023 - Production News
Spain – My Mother’s Courage is a bold new theatrical co-production by Teatro de la Abadia in Madrid, Ur Teatro Company and Palma de Mallorca’s Teatro Principal in Spain, recounting a gripping multi-layered narrative based on Jewish Hungarian-born George Tabori’s true story recalling how his mother Elsa Tabori escaped from Auschwitz and the Nazis during the Second World War using her wits and determination.
Cameri Theatre Tel Aviv Invests in Robe ESPRITES and Tetra2s
16/06/2023 - Production News
Israel – The Cameri Theatre in Tel Aviv is one of the busiest and most recognised in Israel and since 2003 has been located in the vibrant cultural hub that is the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Centre. Founded in 1948 shortly after the State of Israel itself was formally established, the theatre is focused on producing local works. It has five halls, the largest with a 1,000 capacity and has recently invested in Robe ESPRITE moving lights and Tetra2 moving LED battens.
Elodie Shines with Chauvet Professional Color Strike M from Zalight
16/06/2023 - Production News
Italy – A multi-platinum recording artist. A super model who has graced campaigns by brands like Versace, Sephora, Calvin Klein, and Bulgari. An actress who has won numerous film industry awards… Elodie’s talents are as multi-faceted as a diamond. On 12 May, her gifts shone as brightly as this precious stone too, as she performed before a sell-out crowd at the Mediolanum Forum in Assago.
Sean Martin now new International Sales Manager at HK Audio
16/06/2023 - People News
UK – With immediate effect Sean Martin is the new international sales manager and contact person for the HK Audio brand in the regions of North, Central and South America.
Dynacord releases SONICUE 1.3 – unleashing the power of the MXE5 Matrix Mix Engine
16/06/2023 - Equipment News
Dynacord, one of the leading manufacturers of professional audio electronics, has announced the release of the latest update for its SONICUE Sound System Software. Version 1.3 represents a significant milestone in the development of SONICUE, including major enhancements to the MXE5 Matrix Mix Engine.
Help is on the way Dears! Unusual lends its rigging expertise to Mrs Doubtfire
16/06/2023 - Production News
UK – When Simon Marlow was brought on board as production manager for the stage version of Mrs Doubtfire in London’s West End, he turned to Unusual Rigging to meet the show’s extensive rigging needs. The adaptation of the much loved 90s’ movie starring Robin Williams, originated on Broadway, before transferring to the UK where it enjoyed a successful run at the Manchester Opera House. It opened at The Shaftesbury Theatre on 12 May and, like most big scale musicals, boasts several large scenic pieces to be rigged, flown and stored, along with extensive lighting and sound rigs.
DiGiCo consoles deliver a gigantic step up in sound quality at one of the Netherland’s oldest pop venues, GIGANT
15/06/2023 - Project News
The Netherlands – Partially funded by the municipality of Apeldoorn, GIGANT is a versatile cultural centre in the heart of the Netherlands, featuring as of 1995 a cinema, a Pop stage, a City stage, two theatres a café with a terrace, and a Course House hosting educational workshops in various art forms, including visual arts, circus, ensembles and orchestras, contemporary music and theatre amongst others. Since it was established in 1977 in an old school building, GIGANT has focused on popular music and art-house performances, with international artists such as U2, Nirvana, Herman Brood, Golden Earring and UB40. Recently, the venue’s technical team has upgraded its console fleet by adding a DiGiCo SD12 and Quantum225 digital mixing consoles, supplied by Ampco Flashlight Sales to replace its existing console set-up. Whilst Ampco recognises the SD12 as the ‘all-accepted and multifunctional workhorse’, used on FOH at the venue, the powerful yet compact Quantum225 is ideal for on-stage monitoring with its perfect monitoring workflow.
Ayrton welcomes Iain Quinn to its Global Install Team
15/06/2023 - People News
Ayrton has welcomed Iain Quinn as the latest member of its growing global install team. The role begins with immediate effect.
Funktion-One Selects Gearlounge as Exclusive Distributor for Korea
15/06/2023 - Business News
Korea – Funktion-One has announced its partnership with Gearlounge as the loudspeaker manufacturer’s exclusive distributor for Korea. The collaboration represents an important step for both companies as they work together to bring Funktion-One sound to more audiences through a range of applications, while supporting Gearlounge’s objective of re-shaping Korea’s music and audio industry landscape.
Adamson Releases ArrayIntelligence – Design, Control and Monitor Software
15/06/2023 - Equipment News
Following extensive rounds of beta testing in mobile and installation environments, Adamson has publicly released the Windows version of its ArrayIntelligence software. The new software supports design for any Adamson system and full control and monitoring of CS-Series loudspeakers.
NEUTRIK uprates its speakON range of audio connectors
15/06/2023 - Equipment News
NEUTRIK has expanded its speakON range with upgrades to its two-pole and four-pole audio cable connector portfolio in the form of the new NL2FXX and NL4FXX. These new models affirm NEUTRIK’s continuing commitment to the highest quality standards of engineering and performance, and meeting the latest international standards and safety regulations. Thus making it easy for its customers to design-in its products to support a trouble-free certification process.
ABTT Announces Theatre Show Annual Awards Winners
15/06/2023 - Event News
UK – The Association of British Theatre Technicians’ Annual Awards took place on Wednesday 7th June, after the first day of the 2023 ABTT Theatre Show at Alexandra Palace, London. The ABTT Awards are one of the ABTT’s flagship events, acknowledging those people and products making a difference to the Industry. Hosting these awards and being able to celebrate the achievements of both people and new products in the industry is at the very heart of the ABTT. This year these were again generously supported by TAIT.
Allen & Heath's Install Solutions Expand and Combine with DX88-P and AHM V1.4
15/06/2023 - Equipment News
Allen & Heath has further expanded their installation range with new hardware and software releases.
GLP supports SXSW’s unique classical showcase
15/06/2023 - Production News
USA – This year’s South By Southwest Music Festival (SXSW) in Austin, TX provided a unique classical music showcase into its multi-cultural annual event.
Markey’s adds possibilities to inventory with Elation Proteus Rayzor and Fuze MAX luminaires
15/06/2023 - Business News
USA – AV rental and production company, Markey’s, has recently added Elation Professional Proteus and Fuze series lighting fixtures to inventory. The purchase of 72 Proteus Rayzor 760, 12 Proteus Rayzor 1960 and 50 Fuze MAX Profile luminaires extends Markey’s comprehensive range of lighting options and enhances the company’s ability to adequately cover a variety of indoor and outdoor productions.
d&b Names Christian Orcin as Territory Manager for EMEA
15/06/2023 - People News
Germany – d&b audiotechnik has appointed Christian Orcin to the position of territory manager for EMEA, effective 1 May 2023. His new responsibilities include overseeing all sales, support and marketing operations in the region and developing new business opportunities.
Chauvet Professional Storm 4 Profile from Squeek Lights Creates Excitement at Bergen PAC Reopening
14/06/2023 - Production News
USA – The stately well-appointed theatre at 30 North Van Brunt Street is no stranger to sell-out crowds. On 22 November, 1926, when it opened as the Plaza Theatre with a double feature headlined by Harry Langdon and Douglas Fairbanks, its $1.10 tickets were the hottest in town.
Bandit Lites Production Team Grows
14/06/2023 - People News
USA – With Summer productions in full swing, Bandit Lites has announced the hiring of more full-time staff. Kyle Warfield joins as a quality control technician and Michael Carpenter is a Bandit general maintenance technician.
Crystal-clear audio conveys every syllable at Speak Jesus Windhoek
14/06/2023 - Production News
Namibia – Well-known Christian evangelist and author, Angus Buchan attracted huge crowds at the recent Speak Jesus prayer day at Windhoek’s FNB Vegkop Stadium. The event, which was organised by Mighty Men Namibia, called for a professional audio system that would deliver crystal-clear audio to thousands of attendees, all of whom were eager to hear the words of worship and Christian teachings shared by Buchan.
ETC introduces Eos Augment3d room-scanning app
14/06/2023 - Equipment News
With visualisation software and tools like ETC’s Augment3d 3D programming environment, digital models play an increasingly integral part in lighting workflows. When time or budgets are tight, however, drafted or point-cloud models can still be out of reach. ETC’s new Augment3d Scanner app reduces this barrier to entry, allowing users to seamlessly create and import ready-to-use room models directly to their Eos Family consoles from a phone or tablet.
FiberLink cables from KLOTZ AIS now with superior OM4 fibre
14/06/2023 - Equipment News
The fibre is undoubtedly the most important component in fibre optic cables when high transmission rates and reliability are required. Particularly in mobile operation, it has to withstand extreme thermal and mechanical loads and also transmit large amounts of data without any problems.
The Royal Shakespeare Theatre chooses TiMax for total audio control
13/06/2023 - Project News
UK – The Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford, home to The Bard’s great works, has once again opted for TiMax SoundHub to assist with spatial audio control and timing in its theatres. The RSC first introduced TiMax to its 450-seat Swan Theatre over a decade ago and now, as the opportunity arose, they have upgraded that system to the latest TiMax FPGA spatial audio core and added an extra TiMax SoundHub-S64 with MADI to the main 1200-seat Royal Shakespeare Theatre’s sound control, to provide further dimension to this unique world-famous venue. The installation was supplied, supported and installed by digital audio experts, HD Pro Audio.
First Keynote Speakers for ITEAC Announced
13/06/2023 - Event News
UK – ITEAC, the International Theatre Engineering and Architecture Conference presented by the ABTT, has announced details of the first keynote speakers: Rufus Norris and Lisa Burger, together with session information for its sixth edition taking place over 19th – 20th September 2023.
Robe Pops Up at 013 Poppodium
13/06/2023 - Project News
The Netherlands – The 013 Poppodium in Tilburg, Netherlands, a vibrant live music venue offering a diverse and lively range of shows across its two performances spaces, has recently taken delivery of 30 new Robe FORTE moving lights.
Matthew PJ Row Creates Powerful Silhouettes for Shane Smith and the Saints with Chauvet Professional
13/06/2023 - Production News
USA – There’s a good reason why two songs by Shane Smith and the Saints were used in the season five opening episode of Yellowstone. Like the popular Kevin Costner programme, the music of this widely acclaimed band from Austin, Texas delves into uncertain areas where borders can become murky, and subtle implications lead to bigger understandings.
Clear-Com Announces New HXII-DPL Powerline Device
13/06/2023 - Equipment News
Clear-Com haas announced the new HXII-DPL Powerline Device, an IP interface that delivers power and digital audio to HelixNet beltpacks, speaker and remote stations from an Arcadia Central Station System (or the legacy HMS-4X Main Station). Arcadia-based systems open a world of digital audio connectivity for HelixNet users, including IP transceivers, third-party devices via Dante, and support for the full range of FreeSpeak Digital Wireless Systems.
Martin Audio leads the way in on-site university training
13/06/2023 - Training & Standards News
UK – One development starting to impact our industry in a post-COVID world is the growing commitment to training at grass roots level.
DiGiCo S31 brings audio finesse to 30 Euston Square
13/06/2023 - Project News
UK – Perfectly located near London’s King’s Cross and Euston stations, 30 Euston Square is managed by one of London’s leading hospitality providers, Searcys, and is staffed by the expert events and operations team who can help take any meeting, conference, private dining, wedding or rooftop reception to the next level. The venue’s 300-seat tiered auditorium and exhibition space is regularly used for larger-scale conferences and exhibitions, making it essential to provide superior audio quality. To meet these demands, the 30 Euston Square team has recently upgraded its audio installation with a DiGiCo S31 digital mixing console, purchased through Adlib Audio. Chosen for its exceptional audio quality, extensive feature set and robust construction, the S31 is the perfect fit for the venue, allowing guests to enjoy an exceptional audio experience at one of the UK’s most prominent and esteemed events venues.
Europalco achieves a technological and futuristic stage for the Caixa Fora da Caixa meeting
12/06/2023 - Production News
Portugal – Europalco, the largest provider of solutions for events and shows in Southern Europe, gave life to the meeting “Caixa Fora da Caixa” for the Portuguese public bank, Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD).
Student designers appraise Elation lighting on Yale’s Carlotta Festival
12/06/2023 - Production News
USA – In partnership with dry-hire rental house Main Light, Elation Professional provided Fuze MAX series moving head luminaires to David Geffen School of Drama at Yale for use on the school’s annual Carlotta Festival, which showcases plays written, directed, acted and designed by students.
Gerry Dintelman Backs Up The Backseat Lovers Waiting to Spill Tour with Chauvet Professional
09/06/2023 - Production News
UK – In the words of one critic, The Backseat Lovers latest Capital Records album Waiting to Spill, “doesn’t sound like something a bunch of teenagers dreamt up.” Instead, it was, as he wrote, “a remarkable artistic effort.”
HTFmediserv chooses FUSION X-PAR 12 Z
09/06/2023 - Production News
Germany – Thomas Füllengraben is back on the market with HTFmediserv GmbH & Co. KG. Top-class trade fair projects – supplemented by the new business area of digital solutions – are now the focus of the new company. At the end of 2022, the company invested in 48 of the new, weatherproof X-PAR 12 Z LED spotlights from FUSION by GLP for both the rental and project business.
Absen LED Lights Up Late-Night TV in Antwerp
09/06/2023 - Project News
Belgium – Absen’s K Plus has been chosen as the videowall backdrop for a late-night panel discussion on Belgian mainstream television. The 3.2-million-pixel display delivers relevant content to complement the lively on-screen debates. Visual experience design and production company, Painting With Light, supplied and installed the screen, working closely with Van Domburg Partners, a leading LED distributor in the Benelux Region.
The Ghost Inside Make a Mighty Comeback with Allen & Heath's dLive
09/06/2023 - Production News
Europe – Renowned American metalcore band The Ghost Inside has concluded their highly anticipated European tour, marking their first bus tour in the region since a tragic accident they faced back in 2015. Spanning over a month, the tour revolved around the Impericon Festivals, with an exhilarating week of shows in the United Kingdom followed by a series of sold-out performances in Germany alongside acts including Bury Tomorrow, Thy Art Is Murder, Sondaschule and Future Palace.
South Africa’s Sound Stylists reacts to industry trend with DiGiCo Quantum 225 investment
08/06/2023 - Production News
South Africa – Kevin Glover, owner of South African rental company, Sound Stylists, noticed a trend amongst buyers: everyone wanted to get their hands on DiGiCo’s Quantum mixing consoles, so when DiGiCo distributor, DWR Distribution, told him the DiGiCo Quantum 225 was available, the timing was perfect for Glover to do the same. ‘When Kyle Robson from DWR said he had 225s coming in, I asked him to put one aside for me,” says Kevin. “With the live industry worldwide experiencing a shortage in the supply of gear, it made sense to make the investment.”
Register Audient/EVO Product and Unlock 50,000+ Arcade Audio Samples
08/06/2023 - Equipment News
Arcade by Output is the latest addition to ARC: Audient’s software bundle. Offering the full version of Arcade for an exclusive extended three-month trial, new and existing Audient and EVO customers can have access to over 50,000 loops and samples with immediate effect.
Bandit Brings the Lights to the Black Music Honors
08/06/2023 - Production News
USA – Bandit Lites illuminated the eighth Annual Black Music Honors, a star-studded showcase that celebrates Black excellence and trailblazers in music, ranging from gospel to R&B, hip-hop and more. This year’s honourees included music legend Missy Elliott, vocal trio SWV, disco and R&B star Evelyn 'Champagne' King, R&B/soul singer Jeffrey Osborne, and gospel trailblazers The Hawkins Family. Hosted by singer and actress LeToya Luckett and actor DeRay Davis, the event was taped at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta on Friday, 19 May.
Welsh National Opera upgrades with Riedel Bolero
08/06/2023 - Project News
UK – Based in Cardiff’s landmark Wales Millennium Centre, Welsh National Opera (WNO) is one of the most prolific operatic ensembles in the UK, with a national and international touring schedule that consists of an average of 120 performances per year. In need of a new in-house communication system, WNO recently invested in a full Riedel Bolero digital wireless intercom system, specified by Autograph Sound.
Carlos Mosquera joins HOLOPLOT as Senior Project Engineer
08/06/2023 - People News
USA – HOLOPLOT has announced the appointment of Carlos Mosquera as senior project engineer in the customer success department. Based in California, Carlos’ role will initially focus on US region projects for HOLOPLOT’s ground-breaking X1 Matrix Array’s deployment across all sectors, bringing his knowledge of immersive environments and spatial audio applications to the fore.
Optimal Audio appoints AVCOM Columbia as Distributor
08/06/2023 - Business News
Columbia – Award-winning UK manufacturer Optimal Audio has announced the appointment of AVCOM as its exclusive distributor in Columbia.
Paul Lamarre joins Martin Audio US as Brad Stephens moves up to wider role
08/06/2023 - People News
USA – Ahead of InfoComm, Martin Audio has welcomed the highly experienced Paul Lamarre to its US sales team. Joining the company from Symetrix, he will take on the role of south-east regional sales manager, a position vacated by Brad Stephens, who moves to the newly-created role of director of strategic projects and consultant relations.
Theme park lighting veteran Ryan Stumpp joins Elation as Vertical Market Manager
08/06/2023 - People News
USA – After nearly two decades at Walt Disney World and Disney Live Entertainment, Ryan Stumpp has joined Elation Professional as vertical market manager for themed environments. Ryan brings a wealth of themed lighting expertise to Elation, having designed and programmed lighting for a variety of marquee shows and spectaculars, including the recent redesign of Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom.
Going Above and Beyond Expectations: Yamaha DM7 Series Takes Compact Digital Mixers to a New Level
08/06/2023 - Equipment News
Yamaha has announced the new DM7 series of professional digital mixers. The culmination of decades of Yamaha development experience, the DM7 series takes the best elements of previous digital mixing systems and combines them with innovative new features in a compact, powerful, ergonomic, flexible and expandable package.
Backstage Production Group Calls on Chauvet Professional for ITU Conference and NATO Meeting
08/06/2023 - Production News
Romania – Massive and majestic, the Palace of the Parliament is the heaviest structure in the world, outweighing even the Pyramids of Giza and second in terms of area covered only to The Pentagon. The downtown Bucharest building’s impressive presence has provided a dramatic backdrop for a host of major films, including War Dogs. Recently, the 365,000m2 (3,930,000 sq ft.) landmark served as the setting for an important international conference when it hosted the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference.
Avolites agrees to sell to Robe Lighting s.r.o
08/06/2023 - Business News
UK – After 47 years of leading the way in the live entertainment industry, Avolites has announced the company's acquisition by Robe Lighting, Roznov, Czech Republic.
Analog Way Names Matt Donovan New Regional Sales Manager
08/06/2023 - People News
USA – Analog Way has announced that Matt Donovan has joined the company as regional sales manager responsible for the south-east and eastern mid-west territories. Donovan comes on board from a top-tier pro-AV manufacturer where he served as regional sales manager for the DC Metro Area for the past ten years. He will be based in Bluffton, South Carolina.
More than 300 GLP spots in linear action at Mayday 2023
08/06/2023 - Production News
Germany – Now in its 31st year, Mayday has long been one of the really big European techno institutions and at the same time a modern interpretation of the traditional May dance. With the 30th anniversary last year, the time was ripe for a return to the origins of the festival and a complete redesign of the production, in which over 300 spots from GLP played the leading role.
Robe Lighting s.r.o. agrees to Acquire Avolites
08/06/2023 - Business News
Czech Republic – Robe Lighting has agreed to acquire Avolites, a leader in the design and manufacture of lighting and video control products. The agreement was reached in the UK recently.
Tukans Appointed UK Distributor for Blaze Audio
08/06/2023 - Business News
UK – Blaze is a relatively young brand, only launching in 2021, but as a subsidiary of Pascal A/S, the leading OEM manufacturer of amplifier electronics for the pro audio industry, its technologies are already well proven in applications ranging from large-scale sound touring line arrays to studio monitors.
Digital Projection breathes new life into Austrian charity event
08/06/2023 - Production News
Austria – Laser projectors from Digital Projection’s TITAN and M-Vision ranges brought unprecedented projection mapping power to the triumphant return of the Austria for Life benefit concert on Saturday 29th April.
Nicolas Sturmel joins DirectOut's team of Audio Network Specialists
08/06/2023 - People News
Germany – DirectOut, a leading provider of bridging solutions for audio networks, is proud to announce the addition of Nicolas Sturmel to its team. Nicolas will assume the role of senior network technologist, leveraging his expertise and commitment to expand the audio network capabilities of the company's R&D team.
DiGiCo Quantum consoles deliver exceptional audio at King Charles III’s Coronation Concert
08/06/2023 - Production News
UK – With star-studded concerts solidifying their place in the fabric of regal festivities, the Coronation Concert emerged as a music extravaganza. Held at Windsor Castle on the 7th of May in celebration of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, artists such as Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli and Take That were accompanied by performances from the Royal Opera, the Royal College of Music and the Royal Ballet, captivating the 20,000 attendees while also being simultaneously broadcast to millions of viewers in over 100 countries. The audio was certainly fit for a King, with Ben Milton, sound designer for the event, working with the event organisers and audio engineers to design a bullet-proof sound system that featured seven DiGiCo Quantum 7 consoles and SD11, 14 SD-Racks and four MiNi-Racks, supplied by Terry Tew Sound & Light.
RTI NEO 12 laser beam array released
08/06/2023 - Equipment News
With the release of the RTI NEO 12, the very successful RTI NEO 6 got a powerful sibling. RTI NEO 6 has been the first laser beam array bar with scanners in the world, and the demand for the same durability and build quality but with higher power came up over the years. With the RTI NEO 12 this demand is satisfied. With 12W power this laser beam array bar with scanners is nearly eight times as powerful as the NEO 6. It has a colour balance of six 600mW red, six 600mW green and six 800mW blue, so the RTI NEO 12 has extremely good visibility and is even suitable for large scale festivals and large concerts. The excellent beam specifications maintain good visibility even from longer distances. It has the same professional DMX control features as the RTI NEO 6, so seamlessly integrates with existing NEO 6 and goes very well with any lighting or multimedia set-ups.
Clear-Com Arcadia Upgrade Expands Northridge Church’s Creative Boundaries
08/06/2023 - Project News
USA – Northridge Church’s fusion of technology and creativity (as evidenced by their praise band playing against an LED backdrop of digitally rendered but stunningly effective stained glass ‘windows’) is immediately compelling.
Genelec amplifies the sound of cultural harmony at Kulturkvarteret Örebro
06/06/2023 - Project News
Sweden – Kulturkvarteret Örebro (KKV Örebro) was created with the mission of fostering culture within the Swedish municipality of Örebro. The five-storey building is particularly focused on enriching the lives of children and young people in the area through the arts and is heavily utilised by students of the local Örebro University; however, the building is also open for public use as well. The centre encompasses the Örebro City Library, Kulturskolan, multiple stages, rehearsal spaces and an art school specialising in music, dance and theatre, as well as an art gallery. As a leading provider of professional loudspeaker solutions, Genelec partnered with the integrator JML-System AB to elevate the audio experience at this prestigious new development.
Lawrence Ware joins the team at 3LR Design
06/06/2023 - People News
USA – Boston-based lighting designer Lawrence Ware has joined the team at 3LR Design, an industry leader in lighting and controls systems design, consulting, and experiential services.
LD Luke Elrod takes Brett Young fans sky high with Vari-Lite VL3600 effects
06/06/2023 - Production News
USA – American country singer Brett Young’s Five, TOUR, Three, Two, One tour swept into LA’s famous The Greek Theatre in May with an upbeat, colourful lighting design by Luke Elrod. During the show, he enveloped the audience in starry gobo effects and bright, rich colours using Vari-Lite VL3600 Profile IP fixtures from Signify.
Robe Spikies and Spiiders Shine through the Myst
06/06/2023 - Production News
Mexico – Myst is a colourful, full-throttle cabaret-style musical megamix encapsulating some of Mexico’s rich and vibrant musical culture and history as it rips through two hours of fun-fuelled exhilarating live performance, staged at the Foro Totalplay in Mexico City.
Prism Sound Announces Date for 8 Hours at Rockfield 2023
06/06/2023 - Event News
UK – For the second year running, Prism Sound is hosting '8 Hours At Rockfield', a music production educational seminar held in association with Project7, the collaborative songwriting experience.
Funktion-One’s Vero and Vero VX Combine for Creator Clash 2.0
06/06/2023 - Production News
USA – Funktion-One rental partner Nomad Sound Systems installed the largest ever deployment of Vero and Vero VX for Creator Clash 2.0 at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. The celebrity influencer boxing event welcomed 30,000 spectators to the arena and thousands more viewers around the world who tuned in for the PPV broadcast, with the winners’ prize money going to their chosen charities.
Church Conference Sings Praises of HH Electronics TNA Line Array
06/06/2023 - Production News
South Africa – The AFM Fountain of Life Church in the tropical garden town of Tzaneen, South Africa, recently played host to the Tzaneen Pastors Fraternal Worship Conference. Audio clarity at such events is an essential element of proceedings, something which on this occasion might have proved challenging given that the venue was approaching the end of a renovation project. Although the work was almost concluded, the interior had not yet benefited from carpets or any form of acoustic treatment.
The Production Warehouse Roadshow 2023 – fostering customer relationships in South Africa
06/06/2023 - Event News
South Africa – Elation Professional's exclusive sales partner in South Africa, The Production Warehouse, took to the road in mid-May to show first-hand to customers an array of its latest lighting products including luminaires from Elation’s popular Proteus, Fuze and KL series.
Pharrell Williams’ Something in the Water Shines in the Rain with Harford Sound and Chauvet Professional
05/06/2023 - Production News
USA – Lil Wayne, Third Eye Blind, Wu-Tang Clan, Nile Rodgers, Babyface Ray, Maren Morris… There were plenty of stars at Pharrell Williams’ Something in the Water festival, but sadly, there was plenty of water too. High winds and rains along the Atlantic coast battered the superstar’s three-day event; a tornado even touched down nearby. Things got so bad, Friday and Saturday’s shows had to be delayed, while Sunday’s was completely cancelled.
ABTT reports back on its first MAKE A DiFFERENCE Conference on Recruitment & Retention
05/06/2023 - Event News
UK – The ABTT’s first MAKE A DiFFERENCE conference took place at the Albany Theatre on Friday 21 April, 2023, and the association has announced the release of the Conference’s full report.
ABTT Launches its “Work Life Challenge” at this year’s ABTT theatre show.
05/06/2023 - Event News
UK – The ABTT warmly invites you to sign up and participate in its “Work Life Challenge”.
Arolla Aqua
02/06/2023 - Equipment News
Powerful, complete, compact IP66 LED profile moving head, with outstanding light output: a true workhorse for all occasions!
ALPD and the Prague Quadrennial
02/06/2023 - Event News
Czech Republic – The UK’s Association for Lighting Production and Design (ALPD) has been given the fantastic opportunity of running the Society of British Theatre Designers’ (SBTD) Hello Stranger exhibition stand at the Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space on Saturday 10th June 2023. This will provide a unique chance to champion and celebrate the work of lighting in contributing to the wider practice of Performance Design.
Denise Simpson Adds Artistic Touch to Jazz Social with Chauvet Professional
02/06/2023 - Production News
USA – It’s been said that modern art moves to the rhythm of jazz. Anyone who’s appreciated the work of painters like Picasso, Dali, and Jackson Pollock, all inveterate fans of the genre, will readily agree with that. The influence of jazz is felt everywhere on their canvases, from the fearless, unconventional spacing, to the liberating sense of improvisation.
White Light Hops into The Peter Rabbit Easter Adventure
02/06/2023 - Production News
UK – Through a magical mix of live performances and puppetry, The Peter Rabbit Easter Adventure is an immersive theatrical experience that brings to life the iconic stories and characters of Beatrix Potter. Taking place at London’s Covent Garden, audiences are transported back in time as they help Beatrix herself rescue Jemima Paddle-Duck from the clutches of Mr McGregor, with the help of Benjamin Bunny and, of course, Peter Rabbit. The show features a lighting design by Sean Gleason who approached White Light (WL) to supply his lighting equipment.
zactrack for Newsies and The Bodyguard
02/06/2023 - Production News
UK – Two UK theatre musical productions, “Newsies” and “The Bodyguard”, produced by Runaway Entertainment and Michael Harrison and David Ian for Michael Harrison Entertainment and Crossroads Live respectively, both with lighting designed by Mark Henderson, have been using a zactrack SMART real-time tracking system for lighting and followspotting.
First GLP impression X5 IP Bars head to Sydney for The Tina Turner Musical
02/06/2023 - Production News
Australia – The latest production of TINA, The Tina Turner Musical in Australia is the first show worldwide to feature GLP’s new impression X5 IP Bar. The IP-rated linear LED batten contains 18 powerful 40W RGBL LEDs, a wide zoom range, and next generation iQ.Gamut colour calibration algorithm to guarantee superior colour rendering.
Tommex Chooses CloudPower for New Sports Complex
02/06/2023 - Project News
Poland – Apex CloudPower amplifiers have been employed as part of a full audio system installation at the recently completed MoSiR Sports Centre in Katowice, Poland.
Ziggy Jacobs joins the Team at 3LR Design
01/06/2023 - People News
UK – Experiencing tremendous growth, 3LR Design, an industry leader in lighting and controls systems design, consulting and experiential services is thrilled to announce the addition of Consultant Ziggy Jacobs to the team.
Robe at SHOWTECH 2023 Expo
01/06/2023 - Event News
Germany – Robe will be exhibiting at the two-and-a-half day 2023 SHOWTECH entertainment expo next week, staged in Halls 1 and 3 at STATION in Berlin, one of the country’s most charismatic and unique event spaces right at the heart of the German capital adjacent to the world-famous Potsdamer Platz.
Claypaky Sharpy X Frames Take Centre Stage at Eurovision Song Contest 2023
01/06/2023 - Production News
UK – The 67th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) recently concluded in England’s 11,000-seat Liverpool Arena where Sweden took top honours with the song, “Tattoo”. Tim Routledge, lighting designer for the show, utilised a large complement of 194 Claypaky Sharpy-X-Frames, 126 Scenius Unicos, 40 Hy B-EYE K25s, 12 Sharpy Plus Aqua and 12 ReflectXions to illuminate the set, whose embracing design had special significance this year.
Christopher Robin and Chauvet Professional Create Colours for Seussical
01/06/2023 - Production News
USA – All the world may be a stage, as the great Bard wrote, but when it comes to theatrical productions, it’s often the characters on the stage who determine how that world spins. In the case of the Lynn Ahrens-Stephen Flaherty musical comedy, “Seussical,” that spin definitely revolves around fun.
Ayrton Diablo S on tour with Diodato
01/06/2023 - Production News
Italy – Following his success in the United States and Europe, Diodato, winner of the Sanremo Festival 2020, returns to Italy for a tour that will take him around Italian clubs for the whole of summer 2023. The singer-songwriter has already performed in famous clubs in Turin, Milan, Padua and Bologna, where his new single If You Want Me, the soundtrack to Diabolik - Ginko all'attack! was hugely successful.
Show & Design Group (SDG) expands its lighting rental inventory with the acquisition of Ayrton Diablo S fixtures
01/06/2023 - Production News
USA – Las Vegas-based Show & Design Group (SDG) has made its first investment in Ayrton lighting fixtures with the purchase of 24 Diablo S units. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton products in North America.
disguise and Move.ai’s real-time markerless motion capture solution is now available
01/06/2023 - Equipment News
disguise has announced the immediate availability of its latest solution, Invisible: a complete technology bundle for real-time markerless motion capture developed in partnership with Move.ai. Removing the need for markers, wearable suits or long calibration set-ups, the Invisible solution allows anyone to mirror their movements onto a character rig within disguise’s Designer software in real time.
DiGiCo Quantum 338 solidifies IVM Multieventos position as leader in Dominican Republic event industry
01/06/2023 - Production News
Dominican Republic – IVM Multieventos, a company with over 20 years of experience in the industry based in the Dominican Republic, has chosen DiGiCo as its preferred brand. As one of the earliest adopters of the Quantum 338, the company has solidified its position as a leading player in the event industry in the Caribbean.
Over 1,000 GLP fixtures in use at OMR Festival in Hamburg
01/06/2023 - Production News
Germany – The OMR Festival in Hamburg is growing continuously. The format, which was launched in front of 200 guests in 2011 – at that time still under the name Online Marketing Rockstars Conference – now fills the entire Messe Hamburg, as well as numerous other locations in the Hanseatic city with a wealth of side events. This makes the OMR Festival the largest gathering of executives from the digital economy, media and marketing worlds in Europe.
Clear-Com to Showcase Intercom Solutions for Theatrical Productions at ABTT 2023
01/06/2023 - Event News
UK – As part of their commitment to the theatrical sound design and stage management community, Clear-Com will be exhibiting at the Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT) Theatre Show at Alexandra Palace in London on 7 – 8 June. The company will showcase a broad range of intercom solutions for theatre sound applications at Stand E40.
Martin Audio strengthens South American distribution by appointing Avcom Colombia
01/06/2023 - Business News
Colombia – Continuing to strengthen its marketing outreach in Central and South America, Martin Audio has announced the appointment of Avcom Colombia as its new distributor for that territory.
Brompton Technology lights up Sydney WorldPride 2023 festival with rainbow of colours
01/06/2023 - Production News
Australia – Taking place from mid-February to early March, WorldPride is a global LGBTQIA+ festival that has been staged since 2000, with cities vying to be chosen as the host. Licensed by InterPride, this year's WorldPride took place in Sydney, making it the first-ever host city in the southern hemisphere. The event showcased more than 200 celebrations of queerness and diversity on the world stage, which included the popular Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (SGLMG) events. A range of other festival events were also on offer including arts, sports, theatre, concerts, parties and First Nations programming. Notable performers such as Kylie Minogue, Kelly Rowland, MUNA, and Charli XCX graced the stage to celebrate queer liberation. Novatech Creative Event Technology, one of Australia's leading audio-visual production companies, supported the festival by providing a cutting-edge LED screen setup that was powered by industry ‘gold standard’ Brompton LED processing.
Elation Smarty Hybrid workhorse lights on Walker Hayes “Duck Buck Tour”
01/06/2023 - Production News
USA – Last autumn, Darkroom Creative enlisted Elation Smarty Hybrid moving heads on Walker Hayes' “Glad You’re Here Tour” as a multi-functional workhorse on the country star’s first headlining arena tour. Currently out on his follow-up “Duck Buck Tour,” the leading design firm has again turned to the compact moving head as the only hard-edged fixture in the rig.
Astera Launches Two New Fresnel Products
01/06/2023 - Equipment News
Wireless LED lighting specialist Astera has launched two new Fresnel products: the PlutoFresnel for medium to small spaces and applications and the LeoFresnel, a cable-free LED alternative to the classic 1kW Fresnel which is ideal for scenarios requiring more power and punch.
Chauvet Professional and 4Wall Help Tom Kenny Create New Looks for CMT Music Awards
01/06/2023 - Production News
USA – A change of scenery brings more than new sights, it also opens eyes to see familiar things in new ways. The 2023 CMT Music Awards provided stunningly beautiful proof of that. Moved from Nashville to Austin this year, the three-hour event, which was broadcast on CBS, radiated a fresh, vibrant energy that instantly captured attention with its distinctive colour schemes, boldly outlined stage, and dramatic catwalks.
DiGiCo consoles reign supreme at BRIT Awards 2023
01/06/2023 - Production News
UK – Unleashing audio brilliance at the biggest annual night for British music, long-term audio suppliers to the event, Britannia Row Productions, deployed a powerful DiGiCo line-up featuring Quantum 7, SD12, and SD11 consoles.
Claypaky Fixtures Light Up Legendary Bands at Argentina’s Masters of Rock Heavy Metal Festival
01/06/2023 - Production News
Argentina – AV equipment supplier Macaio Argentina provided rental company Buenos Aires Live Show (BALS) with 42 Claypaky Scenius Unico and 48 Claypaky Sharpy Plus which were displayed at the Masters of Rock 2023 heavy metal music festival held at Parque Roca in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 28 April.
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