News Archive for August 2023
Void Acoustics prides itself on high energy sound system for LA’s Heart Nightclub
31/08/2023 - Project News
USA – The celebrated LGBTQ+ district of West Hollywood, LA, is where you will find Heart Weho dance and night club, boasting one of the most technologically advanced audio systems in the United States.
Backup Tech makes welcome return to #WeMakeEvents Support Hub and hosts Neurodiversity Session at PLASA 2023
31/08/2023 - Event News
UK – Backup is once again the lead charity on the #WeMakeEvents Support Hub at this year's PLASA Show at London's Olympia from 3rd to 5th September. The #WeMakeEvents Support Hub bring together multiple charities and organisations that have been playing an integral part in supporting the industry.
Introducing 2inspire by Chroma-Q
31/08/2023 - Equipment News
Chroma-Q, a world-renowned brand of premium performance LED lighting solutions manufactured in North America, has introduced the all-new 2inspire family.
Britannia Row Takes L-Acoustics L2 into the Vibrant World of Womad
31/08/2023 - Production News
UK - Britannia Row Productions has supplied L-Acoustics PA systems across four of WOMAD’s stages: Open Air, Saddlespan, Siam and Taste the World, on behalf of Judgeday Productions Director, Dave T.
GLP JDC Lines bring Fisher’s Cardiff Castle EDM extravaganza to life
31/08/2023 - Production News
UK – Experienced lighting designer Anthony Hazelden has made the journey from classic theatre to high-octane dance raves effortlessly, his generic stage lighting of yesteryear now replaced by next generation hybrid LED strobes, including GLP’s new JDC Line 1000.
Controllux BV new distributor for Obsidian Control Systems in the Netherlands
31/08/2023 - Business News
The Netherlands – Obsidian Control Systems has announced that Controllux BV has been named the exclusive distributor of Obsidian products in the Netherlands. The agreement, which went into effect on 1 July 2023, covers Obsidian’s full range of lighting control products, including the company’s growing range of NETRON data distribution devices.
Martin Audio announces THS
31/08/2023 - Equipment News
Capable of 135dB peak, Martin Audio’s latest announcement, THS, is an extremely powerful point source loudspeaker which combines very high output with extended frequency response. It joins the wider TH series and is ideally suited to medium-scale DJ club applications and installations which call for exceptionally high sound levels from a compact, stand-alone loudspeaker system.
Wharfedale Pro toughens up its product line with new finish
31/08/2023 - Equipment News
Wharfedale Pro, the British brand of professional audio solutions, has announced the introduction of its new Tough-Tone paint finish. This polyurea-based paint finish offers an advancement in loudspeaker durability and maintenance and bolsters the brand's long-held commitment to providing high-quality and reliable sound solutions.
Robe Makes a Splash with Dubioza Kolektiv
31/08/2023 - Production News
Slovenia – A largely Robe lighting rig was specified and used by leading Slovenian lighting designer Crt Birsa from design studio Blackout for Dubioza Kolektiv’s closing set of the 2023 Velenje Summer Splash open air festival, staged at the picturesque lakeshore location in Velenje, Slovenia.
Maxime Chotard Lights Historical Journey in Le Mime et l'Étoile with Chauvet Professional
30/08/2023 - Production News
France – “We are all voyeurs to some extent when we see an intimate film,” said director Martin Scorsese. The stage production “Le Mime et l’Etoile” at Puy du Fou takes matters to another level, as the audience is not only drawn into an intimate story, but also gets to view it through the lens of a film being made in the earliest days of cinema.
Sound Technology Ltd appoints Sadie Naylor as Lighting Division’s Key Account Manager
30/08/2023 - People News
UK – Sound Technology Ltd, UK distributor of Martin Professional, Robert Juliat and Macula Systems, has announced the appointment of Sadie Naylor as key account manager in an expansion of the company’s professional lighting division.
PLASA Show returns to showcase the future of live
30/08/2023 - Event News
UK – PLASA Show once again returns to Olympia London to showcase the future of live entertainment technology. From 3-5 September, the expanded show will set the stage for 239 brands, 112 educational sessions and thousands of industry professionals. Free tickets are available until 31 August, increasing to £15, then £20 on the door.
Ayrton launches IP65 Argo 6 at PLASA 2023
30/08/2023 - Event News
UK – Ayrton chose PLASA Show 2023 for the official launch of its new IP65-rated Argo 6 fixtures on 5 September 2023. Argo 6 FX will be exhibited on Stand C11 by Ayrton’s exclusive UK distributor, Ambersphere Solutions, alongside a wealth of other innovative LED products from the Ayrton portfolio.
High Res and Brompton Technology celebrate seven years of collaboration
30/08/2023 - Business News
UK – This year marks the seventh anniversary of the successful collaborative relationship between award-winning independent design practice, High Res, and specialist manufacturer of LED video processing products for the film, broadcast and live events industries, Brompton Technology.
Over 100 Electro-Voice EVID speakers help Meehan’s Chophouse bring upscale dining back to downtown Mansfield, TX
30/08/2023 - Project News
USA – As part of the revitalisation of downtown Mansfield in the south Dallas suburbs, local construction entrepreneur Tony Meehan purchased an abandoned grist mill building from the city that had also served as a local jail. After a full renovation, he created two new businesses: a fine dining restaurant called Meehan’s Chophouse and Henry’s Cigar Lounge, an adjoining 5,000 sq-ft, members-only cigar bar. For the new facility’s technology needs, Meehan hired long-time partner Worth Fire & Security in nearby Arlington for design and installation.
Breaking barriers of sound and language: HOLOPLOT puts Polestar in the fast lane with world’s first live simultaneous translation and multi-zone audio experience at Auto Shanghai 2023
30/08/2023 - Production News
China – HOLOPLOT shattered the boundaries of conventional sound technology and language barriers at this year’s Auto Shanghai – Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition. In collaboration with renowned event solutions provider Creative Technology (CT) UK and Nordic, HOLOPLOT’s flagship X1 Matrix Array took centre stage revolutionising the way audiences experienced the highly anticipated launch of Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car brand’s new model: the Polestar 4 electric SUV coupé.
ETC brings new seminars and new technologies to PLASA 2023
30/08/2023 - Event News
UK – ETC returns to the PLASA Show in September with new seminars, state-of-the-art products and a unique games arcade area featuring the latest in lighting technology for visitors to explore.
Artistic Licence at PLASA London Olympia, 3-5 September 2023
29/08/2023 - Event News
UK - Artistic Licence are exhibiting alongside Robe and Avolites, Stand C28.
DiGiCo brings new Quantum852 powerhouse to PLASA Show 2023
29/08/2023 - Event News
UK – Stand G11 at this year's PLASA Show, set to take place next month from 3rd to 5th September at Olympia London, will see DiGiCo showcasing its comprehensive range of world-class mixing consoles. This line-up includes the Quantum338, Quantum225, S21 and the latest addition to its collection: the next generation of large format live audio production mixing consoles, the Quantum852. The leading digital solutions manufacturer for live sound, theatre and broadcast also present the newest KLANG immersive in-ear mixing solutions, which have been favoured by engineers and musicians around the globe. All these solutions will be available for product demonstrations, with show visitors also having the opportunity to engage with the DiGiCo and KLANG teams, who will be readily available throughout the show.
Genelec helps UNITY redefine work-life integration across the Nordics
29/08/2023 - Project News
Finland – An innovative new brand born in the Nordics, UNITY is designed to seamlessly integrate work and life whilst developing a strong sense of community, offering busy professionals everything they need under one roof: beautifully designed, fully furnished accommodation, a variety of workspaces from private offices and conference rooms to creative co-working areas, a fully equipped gym, event spaces, an elegant lounge and bar, and in some locations, a rooftop terrace. Currently boasting seven locations throughout the Nordics, the most recently opened – Helsinki and Tampere – are equipped with high quality Genelec sound systems in the public and function areas, including a Smart IP system in the Helsinki location, all specified and installed by specialist Espoo-based AV integrators, AVconcept Oy.
Showtec shines on Play Castle
29/08/2023 - Project News
The Netherlands – The Billybird Park Dragon Kingdom is an amusement park in Reuver, the Netherlands. Since it opened in 2013, the park has continued to grow and its latest attraction is the largest play castle in the Netherlands! Designed by Amusementprof, the castle is 15 metres high and features a lighting installation by Dynamic, Beeld, Licht & Geluid who used fixtures from Showtec.
Tyler Veneziano Mixes Subtlety and Colour for Breaking Benjamin with Chauvet Professional
29/08/2023 - Production News
USA – Sometimes, less is indeed more. Tyler Veneziano has no problem with that theory. The talented designer is a huge fan of the Chauvet Professional Rogue R1 FX-B with its five individually controlled RGBW moving heads. He particularly likes the fixture’s infinite pan and tilt.
Modular NX1, new NETRON devices highlight PLASA offerings for Obsidian Control Systems
29/08/2023 - Event News
UK – Obsidian Control Systems invites lighting control professionals to Stand D50 3-5 September at the 2023 PLASA show at Olympia in West London. Sample a host of new innovations including the modular NX1 lighting console and latest ONYX software, as well as the world’s first IP65 data distribution range and other NETRON data distribution devices.
Country Star Randy Houser Back in the Studio with his Audient Console
29/08/2023 - Production News
USA – Just weeks after the launch of his sixth studio album Note To Self, American country singer and songwriter, Randy Houser headed back into his studio to start work on new material.
Norwood Productions Invests in Robe
29/08/2023 - Production News
South Africa – “It’s all about the people,” states Chris Norwood of Norwood Productions, explaining his people-first management style and echoing a phrase actively embraced and promoted by Robe’s South African distributor, DWR.
Chauvet Professional to Put PLASA London Visitors in Positive Frame of Mind
29/08/2023 - Event News
UK – “A picture without a frame is like a soul without a body,” wrote Vincent Van Gogh, who knew a thing or two about creating beautiful visuals with colour and motion. The team at Chauvet Professional readily embraces the philosophy of the great impressionist, which is why they’ve built their innovation-rich PLASA London stand around the theme of “Frame Your Stage, Bringing Immersion Into Frame.”
New Elation Proteus, Fuze and KL to show at PLASA 2023
29/08/2023 - Event News
UK – Elation will present an exceptional line-up of new lighting tools 3-5 September at the PLASA tradeshow at Olympia in West London. Discover how Elation continues to push the boundaries of possibility in the world of entertainment lighting. Visitors to Elation Stand D50 will be some of the first in the UK to see the latest cutting-edge luminaires in the company’s Proteus, Fuze and KL lines, along with other innovative lighting solutions designed to elevate the live entertainment experience.
Robert Juliat at PLASA 2023 with Sound Technology
25/08/2023 - Event News
UK – Robert Juliat will be exhibiting at PLASA 2023 with its exclusive distributor for the UK, Sound Technology on stand C22.
Robe at PLASA
25/08/2023 - Event News
UK – Robe looks forward to the buzz and energy of another PLASA expo at Olympia, London, 3rd – 5th September, where it will be launching three fantastic new products and debuting a brand-new live performance concept on stands A70 & C28. Designed to create drama, excitement and anticipation, visitors will be drawn to the booths by Robe putting a real live production at the heart of the event.
ROE Visual Selected for KBS’s First XR Studio
25/08/2023 - Project News
South Korea – In April, KBS (the Korean Broadcasting System), the national broadcaster of South Korea, has successfully launched its next-generation XR Studio. KBS’s trusted partner, Ark Ventures, chose ROE Visual and Brompton Technology to cater for KBS’s high standards.
Dan Michie Reflects Many Moods on Beartooth Tour with Compact Chauvet Professional Floor Package
25/08/2023 - Production News
USA – Things never got “routine” for the Beartooth production crew this summer. The Loudwire and Metal Hammer award winners’ 37-city tour has included a wildly mixed bag of shows, as they’ve moved from headlining their own appearances, to supporting bands like Breaking Benjamin and Disturbed, with a healthy sprinkling of festivals thrown in.
Alcons Systems Prove Ideal for All in Trondheim
25/08/2023 - Production News
Norway – Three days of high quality live music returned to the Norwegian city of Trondheim in June 2023, as the second annual Neon festival was followed by Trondheim Rocks. As in previous years, an Alcons Audio pro-ribbon system kept thousands of fans and the local neighbourhood happy.
IPS turns up the volume on the Pro-Audio Show 2023
25/08/2023 - Event News
UK – The Institute of Professional Sound (IPS) is turning up the volume on its Pro-Audio Show 2023 at Greenford Hall in west London on Saturday 14 October. The IPS Pro-Audio Show is the only event in the UK totally dedicated to sound professionals.
GoVision Supplies digiLED LED Screen for New and Improved Big Hoss TV Screen to Texas Motor Speedway
25/08/2023 - Project News
USA – Bigger in size, better in visual quality, digiLED VISION ULTRA panels deliver it all to this colossal installation at one of the United States’ largest sports facilities.
How’s That! Sports Club invests in HH Tensor Go
25/08/2023 - Project News
UK – Lacey Green and Loosely Row Sports Club (LG & LR SC) situated high in the Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire is an archetypal English village hub. Run entirely by volunteers, the Club hosts cricket, football and tennis sections, all of which rely on subscriptions and tireless fundraising to sustain sport for the benefit of the whole community. The Club’s simple pavilion, which comprises changing rooms, kitchen and function room with bar, provides the focus for a wide range of social activities including fundraisers, charity events and parties. The Club’s forward-thinking committee is always looking to improve its facilities whilst simultaneously ensuring it obtains maximum value for every investment made.
OSA invests heavily in GLP FUSION X-PAR 12Z
24/08/2023 - Production News
USA – With offices in Chicago, Nashville and Las Vegas, as a full service provider OSA International carries a vast inventory of cutting-edge show production solutions.
Guido Schütz and Patrick Hirt get Versatile with Chauvet Professional at Monheim City Festival
24/08/2023 - Production News
Germany – Can anything be all things to all people? Probably not, but that hasn’t stopped Monheim am Rhine from trying. Situated between Cologne and Düsseldorf, this community of under 50,000, bills itself as the “town for everyone,” and backs up the claim by offering a combination of natural beauty and urban sophistication, ancient ruins and a thriving modern art scene.
Bandit Lites and Datum Creative Illuminate DISPATCH
24/08/2023 - Production News
USA – Indie folk rock band DISPATCH is back touring with a lighting package from Bandit Lites. Comprising Chadwick Stokes and Brad Corrigan, the Boston-based band were ready to release an album and tour when the COVID-19 pandemic happened. The band utilised the time to retool and deconstruct songs and released their eighth studio album Break Our Fall in August of 2022.
Allen & Heath AHM Makes Things Easy for Cornerstone Tavern
24/08/2023 - Project News
USA – Cornerstone Tavern in Raleigh, North Carolina is a unique bar and music venue, made up of three separate houses connected by a large, shared patio. The communal patio space can be separated or combined using a central bar area.
Christie Pandoras Box powers Maxin10sity mapping spectacle at Schlosslichtspiele Festival
24/08/2023 - Production News
Germany – Christie Pandoras Box software version 8.8 technology is powering the impressive projection mapping at Schlosslichtspiele Festival at Karlsruhe Palace, Germany. Technical team AV Active GmbH has deployed two Pandoras Box licences, two Christie Widget Designers and 24 Pandoras Box outputs to power projection mapping onto the 172m x17m (564 feet x 56 feet) façade of Karlsruhe Palace.
d&b Soundscape adds a magical dimension at Lilidorei
24/08/2023 - Project News
UK – An exciting new family play-world has opened at The Alnwick Garden, with its imaginary inhabitants realised by the spatial sound capabilities of a d&b Soundscape system. Installed by Southby Productions, the system helps to bring the world’s magical inhabitants to life, via the work of award-winning theatre sound designer, Gareth Fry.
GREEN-GO system helps Chameleon smash high-profile Australian tours
24/08/2023 - Project News
Australia – Australian live entertainment supplier Chameleon Touring Systems has upgraded its communications solution from an old analogue party line system to a GREEN-GO digital package, to aid reliable communications between lighting teams on tour.
WPL ensures Brighton Pride’s party atmosphere stays within Preston Park
24/08/2023 - Production News
UK – Despite train strikes and inclement weather, Brighton & Hove Pride 2023 enjoyed another successful year, raising money for the Brighton Rainbow Fund supporting LGBTQ+ groups and organisations within the local community, as crowds of around 250,000 people descended on the seaside resort. It is estimated that more than £25m was brought into the city’s economy over the Pride weekend.
Seventy-Six Energy Saving with Stunning New Anolis LED Lyon Riverbank Installation
23/08/2023 - Project News
France – Lyon in France, a city famous for its annual Festival of Light, has also successfully reclaimed its two rivers, a project that started in 2002.
LD Sam Tozer combines Martin MAC Ultra Performance and Wash fixtures for epic Sam Fender shows
23/08/2023 - Production News
UK – Over two nights in June, Adlib’s sizeable inventory of Martin MAC Ultra fixtures were deployed for Sam Fender’s exhilarating gigs at Newcastle’s St. James’ Park. Specified by lighting designer Sam Tozer, with lighting director Luke Avery and design associate Harry Williams, a combination of Martin’s MAC Ultra Performance and MAC Ultra Wash fixtures delivered huge impact for the 100,000 strong audience.
Clair Global Integration chosen for Outernet Venues audio design and delivery
23/08/2023 - Project News
UK – One of London’s most talked about new openings, Outernet Venues, has put its trust in Clair Global Integration (CGI) for audio and networking solutions throughout three of its spaces.
CAST Group Announces BlackTrax BT-1 Now Shipping World-wide
23/08/2023 - Equipment News
Having proudly served the industry for over 25 years, CAST Group of Companies, renowned as the leading innovators of real-time tracking technology, has announced the immediate availability of its latest hardware solution, BT-1 (BlackTrax One).
Producer and DJ Luke Solomon Chooses PMC6-2 Monitors for his Studio
23/08/2023 - Project News
UK – After an exhaustive selection process, producer and DJ Luke Solomon has bought a pair of PMC6-2 monitors for his studio in North London. The monitors replace a pair of PMC TB2s he owned for nearly 20 years.
DiGiCo's S21 unleashes new possibilities for artistic creation and expression at Cultural Centre of Zrenjanin
23/08/2023 - Project News
Serbia – The Kulturni Centar Zrenjanina (KCZR), or the Cultural Centre of Zrenjanin, stands as a multi-faceted institution dedicated to the promotion of culture and is actively involved in curating concerts, thematic forums, exhibitions, film shows and professional gatherings in the vibrant city of Zrenjanin, Serbia. Moreover, the centre takes pride in its own artistic endeavours for compelling productions. Such diverse activities demand the integration of top-notch, professional audio-visual equipment for the main stage. Through successful participation in a public procurement process initiated by the City of Zrenjanin, AVL Projekt, DiGiCo products Serbian distributor, was granted the opportunity to deliver, install and commission a complete AV system, meticulously tailored to fulfil KCZR's requirements. The audio element is centred around a DiGiCo S21 mixing console which offers significant enhancements for the performance of music and stage programmes, as well as film screenings, and provides exciting potential for artistic creation and expression.
Brompton Technology powers state-of-the-art extended reality for Hong Kong’s Votion Studios
23/08/2023 - Project News
Hong Kong – Votion Studios, a technology-driven creative agency in Hong Kong, incubated by Vobile Group in 2021, has launched a new, world-class virtual production studio that centres around an AOTO LED display powered by industry-leading LED video processing from Brompton Technology. As one of Hong Kong's foremost XR and VP studios, Votion combines a strategic fusion of cutting-edge technologies and collaborative alliances to provide content creators with a first-class solution that spans the entire production cycle.
New Firmware Brings Extra Features and Enhanced Operation to RIVAGE PM Digital Mixing Systems
23/08/2023 - Equipment News
Yamaha Corporation has announced the latest Version 6.0 firmware release for its RIVAGE PM series of digital mixing systems. This includes a number of significant updates, many requested by end users.
Clear-Com’s Arcadia Provides Immensely Streamlined Functionality for Oregon Shakespeare Festival
23/08/2023 - Project News
USA – Established in 1935, the (OSF) is home to three theatres, including the oldest full-scale Elizabethan stage in the western hemisphere, the 1,200-seat Allen Elizabethan Theatre. A longtime Clear-Com client, OSF recently added the Central Station to their pre-existing FreeSpeak II Wireless Intercom and HelixNet Digital Partyline system to service both the Elizabethan and the 600-seat Angus Bowmer Theatre. The addition proved so immediately beneficial that audio engineer Amadon Jaeger is now integrating a second Arcadia system for their 300-seat black box venue, The Thomas Theatre. Across all three venues, Arcadia’s cutting-edge technology will allow OSF to both increase its existing capabilities and expand its functionality going forward.
Zac Coren lights Morgan Wallen ‘One Night at a Time’ stadium tour with Elation Proteus
22/08/2023 - Production News
USA – Morgan Wallen has become a country music superstar in an unbelievably short time. Just years from debuting, he dominates the country music charts with a pair of albums that remain in the Billboard Top 10. His 2023 release, “One Thing at a Time,” topped the chart for an impressive 15 weeks! Wallen’s current “One Night at a Time” stadium tour reflects his meteoric rise with an expanded production design by Zac Coren that includes Elation Proteus luminaires.
Martin Kuhn chooses Ayrton Cobra for Istanbul’s Maiden’s Tower Show
22/08/2023 - Production News
Turkey – The focus of many legends and sagas, Istanbul’s Maiden’s Tower is the most iconic and important building for the city’s inhabitants, with a long history stretching back beyond 1423 when it first received its name.
Exciting new TiMax developments from OutBoard at PLASA London 2023
22/08/2023 - Event News
UK – At this year’s PLASA Show (Olympia London, 3-5 September, Stand J5) OutBoard will preview the latest product innovations from the TiMax family of immersive audio and show control products. Following another of the company’s busiest years, both in sales and in product development, OutBoard will showcase new software enhancements to TiMax2 SoundHub, including audio and workflow previews of their groundbreaking new spatial production reverb addition.
Petter Nilssen chooses MDG Me2 for Postgirobygget Summer Tour 2023
22/08/2023 - Production News
Norway – Norwegian band, Postgirobygget (named after Norway’s main post office in Oslo), which began life in 1994 under the name The Pissed Off Sons, quickly gained traction with their debut album Melis, which sold nearly 200,000 copies and spent a total of 70 weeks in the VG Chart. Since then, they have embarked on an annual summer tour, performing at festivals and venues in front of audiences ranging from 2000 to 18,000 people. The band is often rightly dubbed Norway's summer band!
Aping around at Edinburgh Fringe with Unusual Rigging
22/08/2023 - Production News
UK – House of Oz is a platform to showcase the depth and breadth of Australian talent from the emerging to the veteran, in a venue with a distinctly Australian flavour. Born at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2022 as part of the UK/Australia Season, House of Oz featured a diverse programme spanning genres and generations and in its inaugural year, won an award for Best Fringe Venue.
Data Strategy demonstrates QC-Check at PLASA London2023
22/08/2023 - Event News
UK – From stand D3 with SES, at this year’s PLASA Show (3-5 September, Olympia London), Data Strategy will showcase the extensive benefits of the industry’s first choice electrical and cable safety inspection solution, the QC-Check workstation.
Audio Light Systems chooses Doughty for Pitlochry Festival Theatre
22/08/2023 - Project News
UK – When Audio Light Systems was contracted as specialist theatre systems installation contractors to deliver The Studio at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Doughty Engineering was the supplier of choice for the facility panels and production light boxes that the venue would need.
Unusual Rigging & Engineering dives in at the deep end at Seaworld Abu Dhabi
22/08/2023 - Project News
UAE – Seaworld at Yas Island Abu Dhabi is the region’s first Marine Life Theme Park. It is also the first facility in the MENA region to achieve Global Human certification (the international brand of American Human, which is the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare). The new attraction was delivered by ALEC Engineering & Contracting LLC and opened its doors to the public in May 2023.
Ayrton Dominos and grandMA3 Hit the Road with Counting Crows’ Summer “Banshee Season Tour”
22/08/2023 - Production News
USA – Independent lighting designer Joel Reiff has tapped 28 Ayrton Domino Profiles as his “workhorse” fixture for Counting Crows’ 56-date summer tour across America, which he programmed on a grandMA3 console. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton fixtures and MA lighting products in North America.
HOLOPLOT bolsters US market growth with addition of James Bobel as Sales Manager
22/08/2023 - People News
USA – HOLOPLOT, the Berlin-based pro audio company and global pioneer in 3D Audio-Beamforming and Wave Field Synthesis, has announced the expansion of its US presence with the appointment of James Bobel as sales manager for North America.
22live adds ‘tiny’ Martin Audio FP4 for Sigur Rós orchestral monitoring
21/08/2023 - Production News
North America – Experimental Icelandic rock band, Sigur Rós recently embarked on a two-and-a-half-week tour of North America, complete with a 41-piece orchestra.
Backup Tech Announces Koy Neminathan as New Trustee
21/08/2023 - People News
UK – Backup has announced well-known industry figure, Koy Neminathan, as a new trustee of the organisation and head of its Ambassador Programme.
California Jazz Conservatory Teaches ‘Proper Signal Flow’ with Audient
21/08/2023 - Project News
USA – Head of the California Jazz Conservatory’s Audio Production Department, Reto Peter is keen to encourage more students to “catch the recording bug and take recording classes.” A new studio, operational since last semester is helping him realise this vision. With an Audient ASP4816 mixing console at its heart, Reto is confident that this new set-up will kickstart a new era for his department.
FORTES for Sam Fender’s Homecoming Shows
21/08/2023 - Production News
UK - British rock singer, songwriter and musician Sam Fender played two tumultuous homecoming shows at St. James’ Park in Newcastle with lighting designed by Sam Tozer who was also the show’s creative director, and equipment supplied by event technology specialists, Adlib, including 11 Robe FORTES running on five RoboSpot systems.
CS Audio Joins the UK’s Ever-Expanding Newton Family
21/08/2023 - Business News
UK – Based in the heart of the West Midlands with a satellite office in North Wales, CS Audio is an independent professional sound production company supplying specialist equipment, personnel and services to the concert touring, theatre and events industries.
Hear the new JBL Professional VTX A6 and SRX 900 performance audio systems at PLASA
21/08/2023 - Event News
UK – JBL Professional and UK distributor Sound Technology Ltd will be showcasing the latest JBL portable and performance audio loudspeaker solutions throughout the PLASA Show on their main stand C22 and with a series of audio demonstrations in the Gallery Suite 2 on the Gallery Level.
Power Logistics delivers sustainable solutions for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla
18/08/2023 - Production News
UK – Power Logistics delivered a comprehensive and sustainable power solution to both the ceremonial elements and live broadcast from Westminster Abbey of the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Elation IP luminaires help Hungarian city of Veszprém celebrate European Capital of Culture
18/08/2023 - Production News
Hungary – In 2023, the city of Veszprém in Western Hungary and the Bakony-Balaton region is holding a year-long programme of events and celebrations as the European Capital of Culture. The Grand Opening of the festivities took place on 21-22 January under the title “Come shine with us!,” a spectacular event with lighting design by Balázs Varga. The LD brilliantly illuminated the occasion using 120 IP-rated lighting products from Elation Professional.
Robe LEDBeam 350s are Ultra Popular in Cape Town
18/08/2023 - Production News
South Africa – Cape Town-based rental and production company Ultra Event Technical Solutions has been extremely busy since the industry re-energised post-covid, a challenging time that nonetheless saw them retain their complete staff through resourcefulness, creative thinking and adapting the facilities and skill base they had into a pandemic economy.
Evertz Unveils Exciting New Tools for Live Production Workflows
18/08/2023 - Event News
The Netherlands – High quality audio is vital when creating engaging live content for any platform because if the sound is poor, audiences quickly move on.
UP Supplies Led Focal Point to Depeche Mode’s Memento Mori Tour
18/08/2023 - Production News
Worldwide – Depeche Mode’s ‘Memento Mori’ continues its world-spanning tour dates – it's this summer's longest running European stadium tour – with an LED ‘M’ centrepiece, a 3D scenic element that becomes seamlessly integrated as part of the video wall.
The Playground Set Mood for Matchbox 20 Slow Dreams Tour with Help From Chauvet Professional
18/08/2023 - Production News
USA – Back in 1975, two New York inventors came up with the idea of creating a ring that changed colours depending on the wearer’s mood. Technically, crystals in the ring’s stone were responding to fluctuations in body temperature and other physiological changes, but no matter, the evocative jewellery became an instant success and is still wildly popular today. And why not? Moods, those ever-present echoes of emotions, influence everything about us, from how we relate to others to how we see ourselves. Not to mention, they’re also the defining language of our dreams.
André Petrus immerses Shania Twain in a world of JDC hybrid lights First Queen of Me stadium show in Nashville’s Geodis Park
18/08/2023 - Production News
USA – Geodis Park, home of Nashville Soccer Club, staged its first ever concert recently, hosting Shania Twain’s one-off Queen of Me stadium show.
Entec Live expands its Optocore network
18/08/2023 - Production News
UK – Entec Live has extended its investment in Optocore fibre network devices, expanding its Record and Returns racks capabilities, thereby future-proofing them for the growing roster of arena, stadium and festival events they are undertaking.
Sennheiser and Neumann to showcase premier live sound innovations at Plasa Show 2023
17/08/2023 - Event News
UK – This year's leading event for live entertainment technology in the UK, the PLASA Show, will feature global audio specialist Sennheiser showcasing an array of exciting solutions that are extensively employed across the live events, film and broadcast industries. Sennheiser's team of experts will be readily available to guide show visitors through their impressive line-up, including the renowned Digital 6000 series and the fifth generation of Evolution Wireless Systems: EW-D, EW-DX and the newly released EW-DP. Additionally, a plethora of live sound products from Neumann will be available, featuring the latest in live microphones such as the Miniature Clip Mic System (MCM), KMS 104, and KMS 105. Showcased alongside these will be Neumann’s brand-new audio interface, the MT 48, along with the newest addition to the KH speaker range, KH 120 II. Each of these offerings delivers unparalleled sound quality, reliability and flexibility.
LPS Production Lights Lionel Messi Celebration with Over 100 Chauvet Professional Fixtures
17/08/2023 - Production News
USA – It was like something out of a movie. World Cup champion Lionel Messi, widely regarded as the best footballer player in the world, created giant shock waves when he passed up offers from better-known clubs to sign with the struggling Inter Miami team.
Audient Appoints New US Distributor
17/08/2023 - Business News
USA – Award-winning audio equipment manufacturer Audient announces the appointment of Korg USA Inc as exclusive US distributor of its entire product range, with immediate effect.
Claypaky Xtylos Rock with KISS at Hellfest 2023 in France
17/08/2023 - Production News
France – One of the biggest heavy metal music festivals in the world, Hellfest recently wrapped up its 16th edition in Clisson, France where KISS launched the festival with Claypaky Xtylos and an array of Claypaky fixtures played key roles for other bands.
LD Eric Price leans on all-purpose Proteus Lucius for Sad Summer headliners Taking Back Sunday
16/08/2023 - Production News
USA – Lighting designer Eric Price turned to Elation’s Proteus Lucius™ as the feature light of an all-purpose floor package for rock band Taking Back Sunday as they headlined the travelling Sad Summer Festival in the US in July. Reminiscent of the legendary Warped Tour, the fourth incarnation of Sad Summer Festival ran coast to coast and featured a strong line-up of pop punk’s finest bands.
Jordi Vandekerkhof Creates Harmonious Looks for Happy Belgium with Chauvet Professional and Splendit
16/08/2023 - Production News
Belgium – There were over 230 Chauvet Professional fixtures at the Happy Belgium concert in the Cinquantenaire Arcade, but it’s doubtful that any of the 60,000 people who were there to celebrate the National Day of Belgium on 21st July, noticed many of them. Lighting designer Jordi Vandekerkhof of the More To Show design studio would have it no other way!
Vari-Lite VL1600 Profiles Bring Rock Energy and Theatrical Drama to Musical Aida
16/08/2023 - Production News
USA – VL1600 Profiles from Vari-Lite, originators of the modern moving head light fixture and the Signify entertainment lighting brand, brought a blend of rock and roll energy and theatrical dramatics for Herrick Goldman’s design for the Stages St. Louis production of the musical Aida.
Brompton Technology Wins Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering, Science and Technology
16/08/2023 - Event News
USA – Brompton Technology has been recognised by the Television Academy with an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering, Science & Technology. The Emmy was awarded for its Tessera SX40 LED video processor, which has played a crucial role in the widespread adoption of LED screens for virtual production and elevated the storytelling process through its impact on how television programmes are created.
Clear-Com Accelerates Global Growth with Several Key Appointments
16/08/2023 - People News
USA – As Clear-Com continues to grow worldwide, the company has announced the appointments of several key members to its US team: Jeremy Thelen and Greg Wolf join as applications engineers and JP Torres joins as senior product training specialist. JP assumes the role formerly occupied by Frank Linton, who has accepted a new position within Clear-Com as product manager for military, aerospace and government.
Finnish comedian banks on Genelec to elevate sophisticated new events space
15/08/2023 - Project News
Finland – Bank 55 in the beautiful Helsinki district of Lauttasaari is the brainchild of Finnish stand-up comedian and actor, Sami Hedberg. Formerly a bank that was first inaugurated in 1955 – hence the name – today Bank 55 is a beautiful sauna and lounge dedicated to private events of all types, from conferences and meetings to corporate get-togethers or simply private parties with friends and family. Music plays a vital role in the new events space and Hedberg, who was already familiar with Genelec, had no hesitation in specifying custom painted Genelec 4000 series loudspeakers for his new venture.
Robe T1 Profiles Enjoy the Silence at Bijloke Music Centre’s Concert Hall
15/08/2023 - Project News
Belgium – The striking and unique Concert Hall venue, which is part of the Music Centre de Bijloke in Ghent, was once a 13th century civic hospital and now offers a vibrant and interesting blend of music often embracing additional performance and visual art forms like theatre and film.
Twelve draft standards in public review
15/08/2023 - Training & Standards News
USA - Twelve public review action items came out of the recent July Technical Standards Programme working group meetings held in Westlake, TX, where over 160 attendees across ten discreet working groups came together to keep our development process moving forward. These public reviews will all run for 45 days, ending on 26 September.
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre chooses Ayrton Perseo as the workhorse of its sustainable lighting rig
15/08/2023 - Production News
UK – Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in London has become the first open-air theatre in the UK to install Ayrton Perseo fixtures as part of its plan to update to a more sustainable and environmentally-responsible lighting rig.
Christie introduces new RGB pure laser projectors for stunning visual experiences
15/08/2023 - Equipment News
Christie has introduced two new RGB pure laser projectors: the M 4K15 RGB and M 4K+15 RGB. Part of its award-winning M 4K RGB Series, they deliver 15,750 lumens and are designed for the most demanding applications, including staging and live events, projection mapping spectacles and theme park attractions.
Allen & Heath dLive Shines at The Bahamas' 50th Independence Celebration
15/08/2023 - Production News
The Bahamas – The 50th Independence Celebration of The Bahamas was a showcase of cultural heritage and unity; a momentous occasion where the atmosphere was filled with joy and patriotism. For this historic event, Rashad Mcphee (aka Shaddy Einstein), FOH engineer and owner of rental company Audio Doctors, was handed the task of ensuring an exceptional audio experience for the thousands of attendees.
Sphere, There and Everywhere with Prism Sound Quality
15/08/2023 - Project News
USA – Engineer and producer Francesco Cameli, the man behind the London and Los Angeles iterations of Sphere Studios, has become one of the first people in the world to own a new Prism Sound Dream ADA-128 multi-channel converter.
Vari takes on GLP distribution in Mexico
15/08/2023 - Business News
Mexico – GLP has announced that it has appointed Vari (Video Audio Representation and Engineering) as its new exclusive distributor in Mexico with immediate effect. This will increase the German manufacturer’s outreach into the country and further into Latin America.
22live sets out its stall as Australian Pink Floyd hit winning formula with Martin Audio
15/08/2023 - Production News
UK – Last Autumn Martin Audio partner, 22live, completed its first full production tour with arguably the greatest cover band on the road today.
TechLED at PLASA SHOW 2023: shines a light on sustainability
15/08/2023 - Event News
UK – TechLED will showcase its dazzling range of UK-manufactured lighting effects on stand G30 at this year’s PLASA Show (Olympia London, 3-5 September). Contributing the lowest possible airmiles to low-energy LED effects, the show-stopping range from UK-based Abstract, is a must-see for any UK installer with a green agenda and an eye on sustainability.
Audient Interface Apps Accessible to Blind and Vision Impaired Users plus new instruction video
14/08/2023 - Equipment News
Audient has announced that both the iD and EVO mixer apps now offer accessibility support for vision impaired users. Users can navigate the entire mixer app using just the keyboard and a screen reader by downloading the latest drivers, which now include accessibility for each relevant product.
Fall Out Boy visuals fly high with Hippotizer
14/08/2023 - Production News
Noth America – Fire blasts, frenzy and rock & roll bombast is bolstering American emo-pop-punkers Fall Out Boy’s current US tour, which is playing amphitheatres across the country backed with LED and projection driven by Green Hippo Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 media servers.
Record number of Gottelier Award nominees
14/08/2023 - Event News
UK – Voting is now in process for this year’s Gottelier Award, which has received a record number of nominees.
Elation Fuze series the ideal fit for Lite-Tek Entertainment
11/08/2023 - Production News
USA – Virginia-based rental and production company Lite Tek Entertainment has grown with Elation Professional through the years and recently continued the close relationship with an investment in Elation’s Fuze series of high performance/high value lights.
Highlite at PLASA Show 2023
11/08/2023 - Event News
UK – The PLASA Show, the UK's leading event for live entertainment technology, is taking place at Olympia London from 3rd - 5th September 2023 and Highlite International will be there.
Winter Solstice for Astera
11/08/2023 - Production News
USA –“SOLSTICE: Reflections on Winter Light” is a multimedia and meditative art experience celebrating the shortest, darkest day of the year, created by MASARY Studios from Boston, and presented at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge and Watertown, Massachusetts.
Marillion Convention in Berlin
11/08/2023 - Production News
Germany – UK-based Rock band Marillion have built up a formidable and near cult-like following over a career spanning five decades that has spawned 20 studio albums plus a string of top 40 hits since their formation in 1979. For the last 21 years, they have staged biennial two and three-day summer convention events for fans, which include special live performances plus additional Marillion world activities.
Australian Women’s World Cup Fest Lit by dplr with Chauvet Professional from Showtools International
11/08/2023 - Production News
Australia – Tumbalong Park, a beautiful five-hectare (12-acre) respite of green in the centre of Darling Harbour, derives its name from the Dharug language spoken by the Eora people. Translated, it means a “place where seafood is found.” For one month this summer, it’s also been a place where non-stop fun and excitement could be found, as it serves as the site of a FIFA Women’s World Cup Fan Festival.
Theatrixx announces Nomad TPEP+, now with Brompton Technology processing
11/08/2023 - Equipment News
Theatrixx Technologies, the Montreal-based manufacturer and distributor of technical equipment specially adapted for the performing arts, events and entertainment sectors, has announced the launch of its new premium high refresh rate Nomad TPEP+® 2.6 indoor LED panel, now available with Brompton Technology processing.
Expo City Dubai Converts to grandMA3
11/08/2023 - Project News
UAE – Expo City Dubai is “a human-centric” metropolitan vision of the future currently in the making, and being developed as a large district with offices, homes, exhibition spaces, convention centres and entertainment venues on the site of Dubai’s impressive Expo 2020.
Claypaky Xtylos Hit the Road with Peter Frampton
11/08/2023 - Production News
USA – Las Vegas-based independent lighting designer Gregg Maltby is using 15 Claypaky Xtylos laser-source compact beam moving lights on Peter Frampton’s “Never Say Never Tour.”
Sri Lankan Luxury Beach Hotel Elevates Audio Experience with Void Acoustics
11/08/2023 - Project News
Sri Lanka – Nestled on the south-west coast of Sri Lanka in the beautiful city of Galle and overlooking the blue depths of the Indian Ocean, lies the luxurious Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel. In view of offering their guests exclusive entertainment opportunities and an enhanced audio experience during their stay, this luxury beachfront property recently partnered with Digital Ear Pvt. Ltd., the regional distributor for Void Acoustics, to install a world-class sound system that complements the hotel’s idyllic beachfront setting.
SIXTY82 B.V. Announces Progear OÜ as its Exclusive Distributor for Estonia
11/08/2023 - Business News
Estonia – SIXTY82 B.V., a premier manufacturer of trussing and staging systems in the entertainment industry, has announced that Progear OÜ has been appointed as its exclusive distributor for Estonia.
Nordlite opts for GLP’s impression X5 Series
11/08/2023 - Production News
Germany – Nordlite Veranstaltungstechnik GmbH is a leading regional provider of event technology and set construction solutions. The Hamburg-based company offers various complete solutions in the event sector, from conception and design through technical planning and implementation to dry hire. The clientele primarily includes large and medium-sized companies.
Max Pezzali takes centre stage with DiGiCo Quantum7 on epic 2023/2024 Tour
10/08/2023 - Production News
Italy – Massimo Pezzali, commonly known as Max Pezzali, is a prominent Italian singer-songwriter. He embarked on his musical journey as a member of the band 883 and together, they released six albums before he decided to pursue a solo career. In 2004, Pezzali unveiled his debut solo album, II Mondo Insieme a Te, which marked the beginning of his meteoric rise to becoming one of the best-selling Italian artists of all time. Since March of this year, Pezzali has been captivating audiences during his Italy tour, accompanied by his skilled sound engineer, Michele Nicolino (pictured), who expertly utilises a DiGiCo Quantum7 digital mixing console at the monitor position. With its seamless blend of “great security and comfort, the console ensures both reliability and flexibility in its functionality, delivering exceptional sound quality.
Chauvet Professional Helps Kat Borderud Create Intimate Moments on Lizzy McAlpine Tour
10/08/2023 - Production News
USA – Every artist hopes to connect to fans by creating a sense of intimacy on stage that extends throughout the entire venue to embrace the audience. Rapidly rising folk and indie star Lizzy McAlpine does this with her music, which is built around her breathtakingly clear, velvety vocals and heartfelt lyrics. But she went a step further on her “The End of the Movie” tour by complementing her evocative sound with a deeply personal set that was designed around her actual living room space.
Prism Sound Warns Customers Not to Be Fooled by Fakes
10/08/2023 - Business News
UK – Audio interface specialist Prism Sound is warning customers to be careful after counterfeit versions of the company’s award-winning Lyra audio interface were found to be on sale in the Far East.
Allen & Heath AHM at Heart of Staring Lake Amphitheatre Upgrade
10/08/2023 - Project News
USA – Staring Lake Amphiteatre is a 400-seat outdoor performance space in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The city-owned venue is used for theatrical productions, concerts, weddings and special events.
Martin Audio partners with Production Futures
09/08/2023 - Business News
UK – Production Futures, the initiative which creates opportunities for young people to learn, train, network and develop careers in production across the live event industry, has signed one of the industry’s heavy hitters, Martin Audio, as its latest high-profile partner.
The Design Oasis Calls on Chauvet Professional to Punch Up Excitement for Mayweather Bout
09/08/2023 - Production News
USA – At 46, Floyd Mayweather still packs a punch, even five years after the former champ retired undefeated from professional boxing. This was plain to see during his recent exhibition bout against John Gotti III. But the Boxing Writers of America’s “Fighter of the Decade” wasn’t the only one flashing impressive firepower at the sold-out FLA Live Arena. Also displaying its prowess was a collection of Chauvet Professional Rogue Outcast 1L Beam fixtures from The Design Oasis that were used to rev up excitement during the exhibition.
Vari-Lite removes need to unlock Neo Series consoles, brings new UI to rest of line
09/08/2023 - Equipment News
Vari-Lite, industry pioneers in moving head lighting control and a Signify entertainment lighting brand, has announced Neo 4.1 software for all current and legacy Neo Series products. The new update brings features first seen on the Neo X Series consoles to the entire Neo family, eliminating the need to unlock universes and adding an updated user experience.
It’s time to celebrate! ISE commemorates two decades of pro AV and systems integration excellence
09/08/2023 - Event News
Spain – Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the world's premier global exhibition for professional audio visual (pro AV) and systems integration, has announced that the 2024 edition of the show will mark its 20th anniversary. Since its inception in Geneva in 2004, ISE has grown into an industry-defining event, bringing together professionals, innovators and thought leaders from around the world.
Christien Methot Debuts His Light:Bridge Across the Seine in Paris
09/08/2023 - Production News
France – International light artist Christien Methot enabled Parisians to see their beloved Seine River in a new light when he created the world’s first Light:Bridge with Ayrton Cobra phosphor laser source luminaires. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America.
Brompton Technology to Showcase Virtual Production Innovation at SIGGRAPH 2023
09/08/2023 - Event News
USA – Brompton Technology, the industry leader in LED video processing for virtual production and live events, will be demonstrating its latest solutions, including its new TrueLight technology, at this year’s SIGGRAPH Conference in Los Angeles. Brompton will have a presence in the Z by HP booth (West Hall, booth 215), where its Tessera SX40 LED video processors will be powering a virtual production volume demo alongside partners including NVIDIA, Fuse Technical Group, ROE Visual, and the Entertainment Technology Center at USC (ETC@USC).
Wharfedale Pro to showcase latest innovations at PLASA London 2023
09/08/2023 - Event News
UK – British manufacturer of professional audio solutions, Wharfedale Pro, announces its return to PLASA London, taking place at Olympia, London, from the 3rd to the 5th of September. The Wharfedale Pro team looks forward to engaging with industry professionals and sharing their latest cutting-edge technologies and product offerings.
From theory to practice with d&b audiotechnik
09/08/2023 - Event News
South Africa – d&b audiotechnik, a leading provider of professional audio solutions, recently concluded a workshop tour in South Africa in collaboration with local distributor, Stage Audio Works. The workshops were led by Janko Ramuscak, senior application, training and support consultant at d&b audiotechnik, Germany. The event aimed to equip audio engineers and system technicians with advanced knowledge and practical skills related to the deployment and optimisation of d&b line-array systems.
RealProtec uses Brompton LED processing for Gwangju Content Cube VX Studio
08/08/2023 - Project News
South Korea – RealProtec is a technology company that offers innovative solutions for South Korea’s film and media industries. Its strong focus on virtual production enables production teams to streamline processes and bring their clients' creative visions to life in a fast, efficient and cost-effective manner. Supported by a highly skilled team and leveraging cutting-edge LED technologies from Brompton Technology and INFiLED, RealProtec collaborated with CJ OliveNetworks and Jinwoo M&C to create Gwangju Content Cube (GCC) VX Studio, the country’s largest VP studio operated by a Korean government organisation, the Gwangju Information & Content Agency.
Brown Note Productions and Elation Proteus weather wild summer conditions
08/08/2023 - Production News
USA – By any measure, summer 2023 in the US has been extreme with intense heat, severe rainfall and unrelenting smoke. So, when a number of outdoor festivals and events are on the programme, the challenge for any production company is immense. “This is a very current issue,” states Ryan Knutson, president of Brown Note Productions in Colorado. “We've seen some really intense changing weather patterns and IP fixtures have become critical in outdoor applications.”
Simon Fraser University chooses TiMax for gold standard spatial immersive lab
08/08/2023 - Project News
Canada – Vancouver BC’s Simon Fraser University (SFU) has chosen two TiMax spatial processors as the central immersive audio processing and control platform for its new Core Facility research lab, focused on immersive communications. The principal allure of TiMax is its unparalleled spatial functionality and free-ranging flexibility that will play a vital role in handling the broad scope of research projects destined for the lab.
Robe Spills onto Backseat Lovers Tour
08/08/2023 - Production News
North America – The Backseat Lovers are on the road with an innovative and interesting production and lighting design created by Meagan Metcalf, who has been working with the super-hot indie rockers from Utah since 2022, with 22 Robe ESPRITES and 24 Tetra2 moving lights at the heart of the lighting rig.
GREEN-GO system sails on MSC Cruises’ flagship ‘Virtuosa’ as adaptable digital comms solution
08/08/2023 - Project News
Italy – MSC Cruises’ new Virtuosa has taken to the seas equipped with multiple theatres, live music spaces and entertainment rooms, with an AV crew communicating via a GREEN-GO digital communication system.
Bandit Lites Promotes John Cameron Carter
08/08/2023 - People News
USA – Bandit Lites has announced the promotion of John Cameron Carter to integration solution sales. Carter first joined the Integration team seven years ago and has since grown as a technician, project manager and sales member.
Austria’s Schauspielhaus Graz Theater Upgrades with Claypaky Fixtures
08/08/2023 - Project News
Austria – With the goal of achieving a more environmentally friendly, energy efficient and sustainable lighting rig, the Schauspielhaus Graz in Graz, Austria has upgraded its main stage with an array of Claypaky fixtures.
Dual dLive Delivers Stellar Performance on The Mission’s European Tour with Wires & Lights
08/08/2023 - Production News
Europe – After a challenging three-year delay due to unprecedented lockdowns and rescheduling, English gothic rock band The Mission successfully concluded their highly anticipated 33-date European tour. There was also exceptional support in the form of four-piece English/German band Wires & Lights for many of the shows. The tour featured a remarkable set-up, including the use of two Allen & Heath dLive S5000 consoles for FOH and monitors, along with a DM64 MixRack provided by TDA Germany.
PLASA Show announces Classic Gear Live
08/08/2023 - Event News
UK – At this year’s PLASA Show (3-5 September, London Olympia), LSi magazine’s popular column Classic Gear will be brought to life on the show floor via a new attraction called Classic Gear Live. In association with CH Vintage Audio, the display will enable visitors to experience for themselves a range of defining products from the last 50-plus years and meet some of the people who made and used them.
MLA makes its mark with Marisa Monte and Coolritiba
08/08/2023 - Production News
Brazil – Already recognised for its high-profile appearance at Brazil’s famous Rock in Rio festival, Martin Audio’s MLA multicellular loudspeaker array also provided main stage artists at the annual Festival Coolritiba in Curitiba, nearly 500 miles further south, with exemplary sound.
TRANSCOLOR Invests in First Robe iFORTES for Poland
07/08/2023 - Production News
Poland – Poland’s largest lighting rental company, TRANSCOLOR, has invested in Robe iFORTES, currently the highest-powered LED fixture from Robe’s expanding iSeries of IP rated products.
Chameleon Rental Circles Artists with Chauvet Professional at Lake Festival
07/08/2023 - Production News
Serbia – The circle, that most mystical of shapes that philosophers have describe as a “reflection of eternity,” served as an ideal design motif for the main stage at the recent Lake Festival. Like the circle itself which has no beginning or end and embraces all, the three-day festival encompassed a diverse mix of artists from Europe and USA with infinite ease.
RZI Lighting expands large inventory of Elation gear
07/08/2023 - Production News
USA – RZI Lighting of New Orleans has stocked Elation lighting gear for much of its 24 years in the stage lighting business and again has added Elation products to inventory. The additions: Proteus Maximus, Proteus Smarty Hybrid, KL Panel, Fuze Profile, Paladin and Prisma Wash 100 reflect the breadth and wide variety of stage lighting and installation projects that RZI work on.
Desmet Studios upgrades intercom intelligibility with RTS ODIN
04/08/2023 - Project News
The Netherlands – Desmet Studios has upgraded its intercom system to an RTS solution based around an ODIN OMNEO digital intercom matrix working in tandem with KP-Series keypanels. The solution was supplied by local RTS partner Amptec and installed by the studio’s head technician Maykel van Os.
Dinos Gives Robe MegaPointes Thumbs Up!
04/08/2023 - Production News
France – Dynamic French rapper Dinos played a special high-profile one-off gig at Paris’s famous Accor Arena to celebrate the launch of his latest studio album, Hiver à Paris. For his first show at this prestigious venue, lighting designer Damien Dufaitre from BlackMoon Design created a unique environment with 90 Robe MegaPointes at the core of the concept.
Rene Garcia and Chris Fernandez Accent Natural Beauty for Univision Show with Chauvet Professional
04/08/2023 - Production News
Puerto Rico – Savy swimmers at Condado Beach know to keep an eye out for red flags. When they’re flying, it’s best to stay out of the water because the area’s rip tide, though calm much of the time, can pull the unwary bather out to sea.
Pulp: Last chance to see?
04/08/2023 - Production News
UK – Pulp, live on stage, a fleetingly rare event in recent years is a moment to cherish, none more so than this current outing. Across the summer months they will visit seaside resorts, towns, cities and parks, playing theatres, arenas and festivals. Just the sort of complex logistical puzzle production manager Joel Stanley enjoys.
Dude Perfect Lets Loose the Panda-monium with Bandit Lites and 46 Entertainment
04/08/2023 - Production News
USA – Viral internet sensations Dude Perfect recently wrapped their high octane 24-city Panda-monium Tour with a lighting system designed by 46 Entertainment and provided by Bandit Lites. Former college roommates Tyler ‘Beard’ Toney, Cory and Coby Cotton, Garrett ‘Purple Hoser’ Hilbert and Cody ‘Tall Guy’ Jones famous for their crazy stunts and trick-shot battles have amassed 59.6 million YouTube subscribers and 11.8 million Instagram followers.
Join the #WeMakeEvents BikeFest team in London this September to support industry charities
04/08/2023 - Event News
UK – Following on from a record-breaking BikeFest in Spain earlier this year, the #WeMakeEvents fundraising bike ride returns to London this September to raise money for industry charities Backup Tech, Music Support and Stagehand, and the team is calling for new recruits.
zactrack gets into the Starlight Zone
04/08/2023 - Production News
Germany – The Guinness World Record breaking German version of long-running musical phenomenon Starlight Express celebrated 35 years of performance in June 2023 and zactrack celebrated its own slightly shorter ‘milestone’ all the same: in November 2022 with a Starlight Express five year ‘show anniversary’ dating back to 2017 when a zactrack PRO system was first specified by the show’s technical director, Peter Lucassen.
Fifty Fifty Opens Two New PMC-Equipped Dolby Atmos Suites
04/08/2023 - Project News
UK – The opening of a second site on Livonia Street in the heart of London’s Soho has allowed post-production house Fifty Fifty to add two PMC-equipped Dolby Atmos suites to its already extensive list of facilities.
DiGiCo brings audio excellence to one of Lithuania’s largest theatres
04/08/2023 - Project News
Lithuania – SONUS Exsertus, stage technology design and integration company and DiGiCo's distributor for the Baltics and Georgia, was chosen to deliver the Lithuanian National Drama Theatre’s stage technology requirements, including the installation of DiGiCo SD9, SD12 and Quantum 338 mixing consoles. Situated in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius, the theatre holds a significant position as one of the country’s foremost publicly funded performing arts venues and cultural institutions. Originally established as the Vilnius State Theatre in 1940, it transitioned into the Lithuanian National Drama Theatre (LNDT) in 1998. Over the past few years, the theatre has undergone extensive reconstruction and expansion and now boast four halls: the Small Hall, New Hall, Rehearsal Hall and Great Hall. Once fully refurbished, it will have an overall seating capacity of 1,200.
Painting with Light Delivers Happy Belgium Finale Spectacular
03/08/2023 - Production News
Belgium - Creative visual practice Painting with Light (PWL) was asked by the Agoria Sports and Entertainment Technology club (a networking hub for Belgian technology leaders) to show direct and design lighting for an epic mixed media visual spectacle – lighting, lasers and fireworks – which was the finale segment of the official 2023 Belgian National Day celebrations.
More To Show Celebrating the Production of “Happy Belgium”
03/08/2023 - Production News
Belgium – Jordi Vandekerkhof from production specialist More To Show worked closely with Frank Anthierens and Nathalie Rasschaert from event agency Alice Events and DDMC Event Design to deliver a world-class special live televised festival event to celebrate Belgian National Day 2023 for organisers, the FPS Chancellery of the Prime Minister.
Britannia Row Productions Deploys L-Acoustics L2 for Soho House Festival
03/08/2023 - Production News
UK – Britannia Row Productions has provided the perfect sound design using the highly sought-after L-Acoustics L2 system, control packages and technical crew for West London’s exclusive Soho House Festival.
EMG UK Announce Nick Dyer as New Head of Sales
03/08/2023 - People News
UK – EMG, Europe’s leading broadcast service provider, has announced the appointment of Nick Dyer as EMG UK’s new head of sales. With a career spanning nearly three decades, he brings an unrivalled depth of knowledge and technical experience to the role, backed by a proven track record for business development. His role at EMG UK will be to enhance the company’s leadership in delivering high-quality content to audiences around the globe.
EM Acoustics sets the stage for sonic excellence at Donmar Warehouse
03/08/2023 - Project News
UK – Located in the heart of London’s West End, the Donmar Warehouse is an icon of the capital’s theatre scene. A 251-seat venue, the Donmar Warehouse opened in 1977 and has since garnered a reputation for its diverse mix of productions from musicals and plays to new works by leading writers. This not-for-profit theatre recently underwent a full refurbishment of its audio system. Leading the project were sound designers, Sound Quiet Time and systems integrators, Stage Sound Services.
Mooij Alkmaar makes its mark with Martin Audio CDD
03/08/2023 - Project News
The Netherlands – The runaway success of Martin Audio’s best-selling CDD series is showing little sign of slowing down.
Chauvet Professional Helps Clifford Michael Spulock Evoke Mood of Newsies
02/08/2023 - Production News
USA – The deepest purpose of art is “not to convey, but to evoke,” the great novelist Jerzy Kosinski once observed. Clifford Michael Spulock demonstrated the power of this principle when lighting the Slow Burn Theatre Company’s production of Newsies earlier this summer at the Broward Center.
French rap superstar Soprano embraces KLANG for his Chasseur d’Étoiles Tour and beyond
02/08/2023 - Production News
France – Saïd M'Roumbaba, known by his stage name Soprano, emerged as a prominent rapper and musician in 1999 when he joined the rap group Psy 4 de la Rime. Their collective efforts yielded three albums between 2000 and 2009 before disbanding in 2010. Having become a successful solo artist in 2011, he has released seven full-length albums. In June last year, Soprano began the Chasseur d’Étoiles Tour for the promotion of his latest album Chasseurs d'étoiles. Live sound engineer Pascal Rossi, started working with Soprano in 2003, initially introduced the innovative KLANG system during show rehearsals. Since then, the singer and his musicians have been fully utilising the German in-ear monitor specialist’s immersive in-ear mixing technology, using it throughout the tour and beyond.
Ayrton Dominos Go Royal for Shania Twain’s “Queen of Me Tour”
02/08/2023 - Production News
Worldwide – Ayrton Domino fixtures have hit the road with country music royalty accompanying multi Grammy-winner Shania Twain on her “Queen of Me” global tour. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America.
K-array sets new standard for live music performances at Marchionneschi Theatre
02/08/2023 - Project News
Italy – The Marchionneschi Theatre in Pisa recently announced the installation of a new K-array sound system, part of a creative initiative to define a benchmark for audio quality in live performances. In an effort led by Antonio Aiazzi, a well-known Italian musician, the system upgrade is part of a wider project, aimed at transforming the space into a hub for musicians and reclaiming the Marchionneschi’s position as a cultural centre following the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Clear-Com to Exhibit at IBC2023 to Showcase Range of Solutions for Modern Broadcast Intercom Workflows
02/08/2023 - Event News
The Netherlands – Clear-Com will exhibit at the IBC Show in Amsterdam this September 15-18, where the company will showcase the latest advances in IP-based intercom for a wide variety of applications at Stand 10.D29. The company will highlight innovative features of its flagship Eclipse HX Digital Matrix Intercom System, including Dynam-EC real-time production software, industry-leading role-based workflows and the new 2X10 Touch desktop touchscreen panel. The award-winning IP-based Arcadia Central Station will be available for demonstration, including the HXII-DPL Powerline device, an IP interface that delivers power and digital audio from Arcadia to HelixNet Digital Network systems, as well as highly anticipated new features to be revealed at the show.
TiMax SoundHub and TrackerD4 naturally clarifies Nixon in China
02/08/2023 - Production News
Spain – Contrasting with the postmodernity of its theme, the recent stage interpretation of Nixon in China for the Teatro Real in Madrid presented a wonderfully traditional production. Adhering to the operatic principle of ‘clarification not amplification’, sound designer Cameron Crosby specified the ultimate pairing for high resolution object-based immersive audio, matching a TiMax SoundHub spatial audio engine with award-winning vocal tracking from TiMax TrackerD4, which delivered the locational coordinates of the principal performers in real-time.
Spectacular return of Dinamitas’, Lithuania's biggest street culture festival, powered by DiGiCo SD Series consoles
01/08/2023 - Production News
Lithuania – After an eight-year hiatus, the Dinamitas hip-hop culture festival made a triumphant return to the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius. Thousands of delighted fans enjoyed performances of their favourite artists and bands on five stages at the Loft Art Factory, the former electromagnetic device factory Elfa, located in the capital’s new town district. DiGiCo consoles were supplied for the event by SONUS Exsertus, DiGiCo's distributor for the Baltics and Georgia and local rental partner NGR Service, with an SD12 and S21 providing crystal-clear sound and workflow flexibility.
Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 pumps up Puerto Rico’s Latin Urban Music Awards
01/08/2023 - Production News
Puerto Rico – Two Green Hippo Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 media servers powered the visuals for multiple wraparound LED screens which formed the backdrop for this year’s televised Premios Tu Música Urbano. The Awards, which celebrate Latin Urban music, were broadcast live from Puerto Rico capital San Juan’s 18,000-capacity Choliseo, and streamed live to fans worldwide on YouTube.
Robe for Offer Nissim at Pride Tel Aviv
01/08/2023 - Production News
Israel – Elad Cohen is a lighting designer based in Tel Aviv, who has a huge zest for music, lights and creative activities. Since the early days of his career as a club lighting operator, he has always been a big user and fan of Robe moving lights and when one of his regular clients – renowned DJ Offer Nissim – recently headlined the Tel Aviv Pride Festival, he specified a large Robe rig including MegaPointes, Spiiders and ESPRITES.
Ayrton takes to the stage at the Royal Shakespeare Company
01/08/2023 - Project News
UK – The Royal Shakespeare Company with its permanent home in Stratford-upon-Avon needs little introduction. Its main house, the 1018-seat Royal Shakespeare Theatre underwent an enormous rebuild and refurbishment between 2007-2010, and its smaller Swan Theatre (469 capacity) has recently reopened in April 2023 after a year-long post-pandemic refurbishment.
Claypaky Fixtures Shine in Trio of Bollywood Music Videos for the Hit Film “Satyaprem Ki Katha”
01/08/2023 - Production News
India – Mumbai-based Light Craft & Sound Pvt. Ltd. provided a large complement of Claypaky fixtures to light three music videos showcasing songs from the hit Bollywood film, “Satyaprem Ki Katha” (“Tale of True Love”).
ITEAC announces the most ambitious schedule ever for the 2023 edition
01/08/2023 - Event News
UK – The ABTT’s International Theatre, Engineering and Architecture Conference has announced its most ambitious schedule yet, including over 50 sessions from around the world for its 2023 edition at the IET, London on Tuesday 19th - Wednesday 20th September 2023.
District 5 Creates Cool Beach Vibe for Brian Kelley with Chauvet Professional
01/08/2023 - Production News
USA – Sometimes a name just seems to feel right. Such was the case with Brian Kelley’s “See You Next Summer,” the latest his from the singer/songwriter formerly of the multi-award winning (CMT and ACMA) duo Florida Georgia Line.
Digital Projection laser projectors transform Dubai’s Khawaneej Mosque
01/08/2023 - Production News
UAE – The Khawaneej Mosque in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, was brought to life with a radiant glow, thanks to Digital Projection’s TITAN and M-Vision laser projectors during one of the country’s most significant cultural and religious events.
The Lehman Trilogy Banks on Yamaha RIVAGE PM3 In Successful London Return
01/08/2023 - Production News
UK – When the multiple Tony Award-winning The Lehman Trilogy returned to London’s West End earlier this year, UK audiences were again treated to a unique theatrical experience, both in terms of the play and of the technical production. For this run the sound design switched to a RIVAGE PM3 digital mixing system, showing how a compact solution can support a large, complex audio production.Having made its debut at the National Theatre’s Lyttleton Theatre, the Sam Mendes directed The Lehman Trilogy transferred to the West End for a sold-out run, followed by runs on Broadway and in Los Angeles, before returning to London in 2023 for a 17 week season at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. It features a cast of three playing the Lehman brothers, their sons and grandsons in an extraordinary feat of storytelling, told in three parts on a single evening. The action takes place in a unique revolving ‘glass box’ set with scenery projected on a curved video wall, designed by Es Devlin, accompanied throughout by a pianist.
Powersoft steps up Japan ambitions with new office
01/08/2023 - Business News
Japan - Powersoft is preparing for a new era of growth in Japan following the opening of a dedicated office in Tokyo.
EM Acoustics for Glasgows
01/08/2023 - Production News
UK – Lancashire-based event management specialist Glasgows has been a leading UK supplier for more than 35 years, working with a wide range of organisations to deliver every conceivable type of live, hybrid or fully virtual event. Its clients include UK Government departments, major charities and industries, the NHS, the Welsh Government and the World Health Organisation. In 2021, Glasgows provided production for Green Zone at the UN’s Climate Change Conference, COP26, a measure of the esteem in which the company is held.
RG Jones and Henley Festival Celebrate 40 Years of Partnership with Innovative Rise Stage
01/08/2023 - Production News
UK – Henley Festival, known for its refinement and elegance, made a triumphant return this year, commemorating a significant milestone. RG Jones senior project manager (the provider of sound systems) celebrated four decades of collaboration with the festival. The breathtaking riverside location presented unique audio challenges, particularly with the iconic Floating Stage.
‘Scaleable’ Artiste Monet carries the load on Kelsea Ballerini “Heartfirst” tour
01/08/2023 - Production News
USA – Country music artist Kelsea Ballerini’s popular “Heartfirst” tour moved outside in June and July with a lighting design by Nick Chang that featured Elation Professional’s versatile Artiste Monet LED profile moving head, along with Smarty MAX luminaires. The tour, extended to a third leg due to overwhelming demand, travelled all over the country. Lighting and video vendor for the tour was 4Wall Nashville.
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