News Archive for December 2024
Hippotizer at heart of ‘digital Christmas card’ animation at Queens Hotel
20/12/2024 - Production News
UK – A heartwarming Christmas story told through projection mapped animations in the run-up to Christmas is being driven by tvONE's Green Hippo brand of Hippotizer media servers onto the façade of The Queens Hotel in Leeds.
Tom Kenny, Felix Peralta and David Convertino Create Latin Grammy Looks with Chauvet Professional and 4Wall
20/12/2024 - Production News
USA – The Latin Grammy Awards celebrated its 25th anniversary in a big way on 14 November, putting on a glittering show that was impressive even by the exalted standards of awards festivals. Every genre in the galaxy of Latin music shined at the Kaseya Center, which resonated with performances by Marc Anthony, Pitbull, Eladio Carrión, Becky G, Sivia, DJ Khalid, Luis Fonsi, Jon Bon Jovi and multiple other artists.
University of Manchester upgrades with EM Acoustics at Martin Harris Centre for Music & Drama
20/12/2024 - Project News
UK – The University of Manchester's Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama has long been a cornerstone of the institution’s performing arts and education programmes. Home to two key performance spaces, being the Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall and the John Thaw Studio Theatre, the centre recently underwent a significant AV upgrade to meet evolving teaching and performance needs. The project was led by Stage Electrics, a trusted audiovisual partner of the university for over two decades, in close collaboration with British loudspeaker manufacturer EM Acoustics. The focus was on integrating high-quality audio systems tailored to each space to improve the audio experience for students, faculty, visiting performers and audiences alike.
New Firmware And PY64-D Dante Interface Card For Yamaha DM7 Series Digital Mixers
20/12/2024 - Equipment News
Adding significant new features, the latest firmware update for Yamaha DM7 digital mixers is now available, alongside the new, versatile PY64-D Dante interface card. Together they add immersive functions and more, helping DM7 users to create an even wider range of bespoke live and installed sound systems.
KV2 brings detailed audio to dining in the sky
20/12/2024 - Project News
UK – Overlooking the Tetris skyline of London, SUSHISAMBA is an opulent rooftop restaurant and bar that takes diners on a culinary journey. Located on the top three floors of the Heron Tower – the second tallest building in the capital’s financial district – SUSHISAMBA offers panoramic views of London through floor-to-ceiling windows. For a full sensory experience, the restaurant sought the help of Cosmic Electronics to elevate its one-of-a-kind offering through an upgraded audio system. KV2’s dynamic ESD loudspeakers were chosen to bathe diners in high-quality sound.
PROLIGHTS fixtures illuminate Swan Lake on Ice in Abu Dhabi
20/12/2024 - Production News
UAE – PROLIGHTS fixtures shone brightly in the renowned Swan Lake on Ice performance by The Imperial Ice Stars, held at the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation. The award-winning show captivated audiences, blending Tchaikovsky's timeless music with breathtaking visual displays on ice. Lighting, designed by Level Production, played a crucial role in creating a visually stunning atmosphere on the skating rink.
Olly Suckling Animates Ultimate Fireworks Spectacular at Alton Towers Resort with Light and ChamSys
19/12/2024 - Production News
UK – The first recorded official fireworks display in England is said to have taken place in 1486, celebrating the wedding of King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. A great deal has obviously changed in the world of visual effects since then, with the advent of lasers and LED lighting. Yet, traditional pyrotechnics, which trace their origins back to ancient China, still hold a timeless magic that captivates our imagination.
Martin Audio WPL evokes the wonder of Indian Sufi star, Bismil
19/12/2024 - Production News
India – Martin Audio’s versatile loudspeakers have been tasked with reproducing many musical genres to optimum effect over the generations. But one of the most demanding must surely be the spirituality of Indian Sufi music, as performed by one of the leading exponents, Bismil ki Mehfil (Mohd Asif).
Hippotizer powers ambitious FX for Finnish rockers Apulanta
18/12/2024 - Production News
Finland – The rock band sound of Finnish favourites Apulanta met the sweeping strings of the Sinfonia Lahti for a series of special concerts recently with a stage-wide, wraparound LED backdrop powered by tvONE's Green Hippo brand of Hippotizer media servers.
Robe Power Lighting for Spectacular Linz Bridge Opening
18/12/2024 - Production News
Austria – Eighty of Robe’s most powerful moving light fixtures (iBOLT, iFORTE and iFORTE LTX) were used to great effect for a visually stunning lighting scheme designed by Thomas Maier from event production company NoiseGate Eventtechnik GmbH to illuminate a special performance show celebrating the completion of the 305-metre-wide Danube Valley suspension bridge – Donautalbrücke – in Linz.
France’s Biggest Ever Funktion-One Vero VX System Powers Madame Loyal Marseille
18/12/2024 - Production News
France – Madame Loyal Marseille, a two-day indoor festival that combined theatrical performances and electronic music from artists such as Acid Arab, Vitalic and Worakls Orchestra, took place at the Parc Chanot on 29th and 30th November. Under the direction of production manager Aurel Quiévreux and audio engineer/consultant ‘Probe’ (Sebastien Jovys) and in collaboration with Concept Group, Alive and Funktion-One distributor for France Solution One, the show featured Funktion-One systems in both rooms.
This included a Vero VX system in the main room (Grand Palais) with a 21 F124 cardioid bass array, Evolution X in-fill and PSM318 DJ monitors and an Evo 7T system with a 14 F124 cardioid bass array and PSM318 DJ monitors in the second room (Palais de l'Europe).
ALPD awards four new Fellowships
18/12/2024 - People News
UK – At the Annual Lighting Lunch held on Monday 16 December, the Association for Lighting Production and Design (The ALPD) awarded four new fellowships to Peter Hunter, Steve Huttly, Nick Peel and Alan Luxford.
PK Sound and Logic Systems Optimise Sound Coverage for Bass Canyon
18/12/2024 - Production News
USA – St. Louis-based Logic Systems Sound & Lighting utilised a wide array of PK Sound solutions for the annual Bass Canyon EDM festival, three days of non-stop bass music featuring Excision and friends at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of PK Sound in North America.
DiGiCo and Guangzhou Cantonese Opera Theatre co-create two brand new opera spaces
18/12/2024 - Project News
China – Guangzhou Cantonese Opera Theatre, formerly known as the Guangzhou Cantonese Opera Troupe, was established in 1953. The building is located in Yuexiu district, Guangzhou city and has a total floor area of about 40,000 square metres, including a 1,200-seat Grand Theatre, a 500-seat theatre and three 60-seat cinemas. DiGiCo played a part in the co-creation of two new theatres for the space, Hung Sin-nui Theatre and Red Bean Hall. An SD5 is installed in the Hung Sin-nui Theatre and a Quantum 338 in the smaller Red Bean Hall.
GLP Creos’ versatility impresses at DSDS 2024 finale
18/12/2024 - Production News
Germany – The 21st season of the talent show Deutschland Sucht Den Superstar (DSDS) recently reached its finale with an outstanding victory for Christian Jährig. At the same time, 24 of GLP’s new Creos fixtures enjoyed one of their first-ever TV appearances.
Quality, reliability and safety: why Antwerp’s Royal Conservatory chose LSC's UNITY
18/12/2024 - Project News
Belgium – The Royal Conservatory of Antwerp has upgraded its lighting infrastructure with a UNITY solution from LSC Control Systems, drawing on the experience of its partner facility and one of Europe’s leading performing arts venues: De Singel.
TiMax Showcases TiMax panLab at ISE 2025
18/12/2024 - Event News
Spain – Pioneering spatial audio brand TiMax will showcase the recently launched TiMax panLab on stand 7A300 at ISE 2025 (Integrated Systems Europe – Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via – 4-7 Feb 2025). For the first time since its launch, the macOS application will be available for hands-on demonstration to a Europe-wide audience. TiMax panLab is the first major product release since both TiMax and panLab joined the Focusrite stable, marking the first step in an exciting roadmap of product extensions and updates.
Another Brick in the Wall Part 5 Moves with MSA
17/12/2024 - Production News
Denmark – Denmark-based entertainment automation specialist Motor Stage Automation (MSA) supplied performer flying winches, hoists for scenic motion, stage lifts and a full MOVEKET control system together with innovation, creativity and expertise in the art of automation for the acclaimed production of Another Brick in The Wall, Part 5 staged at the charismatic Østre Gasværk Teater in Copenhagen.
Showlight 2025: Deadline for Showlight Sponsored Student Scheme Applications 31 January 2025
17/12/2024 - Event News
France – Calling All Students! The Showlight Student Sponsorship deadline is near! Don’t delay! Get your application in today! Applications close on Friday 31 January 2025.
PROLIGHTS Fixtures Illuminate Newsmax Balkans' Belgrade TV Studio
17/12/2024 - Project News
Serbia – The newly renovated Newsmax Balkans TV studio in Belgrade has upgraded its lighting system with cutting-edge LED technologies from PROLIGHTS, supplied by local partner Studio Berar d.o.o. This state-of-the-art studio now boasts a fully future-proof lighting grid designed to accommodate a variety of sets and broadcast needs.
Elation Fuze Lighting Upgrade at Det Musiske Hus in Denmark Offers All-New Creative Possibilities
17/12/2024 - Project News
Denmark – In the autumn of 2023, Det Musiske Hus, a notable cultural venue in the northern Danish city of Frederikshavn, initiated a project to improve its conventional front and house lighting systems.
MA Lighting is looking forward to a great partnership with Procom Middle East
17/12/2024 - Business News
UAE – MA Lighting International, has announced its partnership with Procom Middle East as its exclusive distributor in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and Lebanon. This strategic collaboration will officially commence on 1 January, 2025, marking an exciting new chapter for MA Lighting in the Middle East market.
80six combines ROE Visual and Brompton Technology for Garbage UK tour dynamic visual display
17/12/2024 - Production News
UK – Garbage is an iconic Scottish-American rock band that has stood the test of time. Their latest European Tour was the band's first headline tour for five years. The huge dynamic shifts in their music were matched by intense stage lighting and graphics displayed on large-scale, high-resolution LED screens, delivered by independent video technology company, 80six. 80six deployed a combination of ROE Visual LED screens powered by Brompton LED processing to ensure a perfect display of the band's visuals.
HH Audio Promotes Emma Thompson
17/12/2024 - People News
UK - HH Audio, part of the Headstock Group, has announced the promotion of Emma Thompson to the position of marketing manager with responsibility for developing and executing HH Audio brand campaigns globally.
Redruth’s Regal Theatre treated to a FlexPoint upgrade
17/12/2024 - Project News
UK – Part of the Merlin family who operate predominantly in the south-west, the 500-capacity Regal Theatre in Redruth occupies a stunning 1930s’ art deco building, doubling between cinema and live events.
Justin Casey and Helms Projects Create Underground Magic for LSDream with Chauvet Professional
13/12/2024 - Production News
USA – In the real world, there is no such thing (or almost no such thing) as a “perfect venue” for a lighting designer. Every site, regardless of its virtues, presents at least one issue that must be addressed. For example, at The Caverns, part of an 8,000 linear foot underground cave passage located a little over 80 miles south of Nashville, designers like Justin Casey have to contend with a lack of level surfaces.
PROLIGHTS Fixtures Illuminate Dinosaurs at Naturalis Biodiversity Cente
13/12/2024 - Project News
The Netherlands – After over a decade of excavation, preparation and research, five iconic dinosaurs are now on display together for the first time at the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden, Netherlands. Among them is the majestic herbivore, renowned for its large frill and three horns, a true icon of the dinosaur era. This groundbreaking exhibition has been brought to life through stunning lighting design by Tom Verheijen, with equipment and custom solutions provided by Lichtpunt Theatertechniek.
Robe Middle East to Distribute Avolites
13/12/2024 - Business News
UAE – Avolites announces a change in partnership in the Middle East, which will see the UK-based lighting and visual control manufacturer distributed and serviced by Robe Middle East as of 1st January, 2025.
Analog Way’s Aquilon RS4 Drives Video for World Stage Headliners at Brazil’s Rock in Rio 2024
13/12/2024 - Production News
Brazil – Sao Paulo-based Apple Produções, which offers audio, lighting and imaging solutions from design to execution to the live events market, used Analog Way’s Aquilon RS4 to drive video content on the World Stage at the tenth biennial Rock in Rio 2024 festival.
Duesseldorf Opera House Expands Audio Technology with Lawo crystal Console
13/12/2024 - Project News
Germany – As part of its ongoing advancement of audio infrastructure, Duesseldorf Opera House has chosen to add a Lawo crystal mixing console to its set-up. This new console is used wirelessly, primarily to remotely control the larger Lawo mc²56 console in the sound control room, allowing flexible, location-independent sound adjustments in the auditorium and other areas, such as the foyer, for smaller events.
ABTT announces 2024 Winner of coveted ‘Stephen Joseph Award’
12/12/2024 - Event News
UK – After another year of inspiring and groundbreaking entries, the ABTT’s Stephen Joseph Committee faced a thrilling challenge in selecting the 2024 Award winner, which honours innovative and inclusive theatre excellence.
Robe HCF Engine is The People’s Choice
12/12/2024 - Production News
USA – For lighting designer Emanuel (Manny) Treeson, Robe moving lights fitted with the HCF (high colour fidelity) Transferable Engine LED light source are currently unbeatable for the perfect keylighting of people with all skin types and complexions.
AMG International Lights Up Afterlife with Over 400 Chauvet Professional Fixtures
12/12/2024 - Production News
Italy – The organisers of Afterlife invited fans to embark on “a captivating sensory journey and unique immersive experience,” when promoting their show at the Snai Hippodrome in San Siro, Milan.
Madrid’s Bassement Club Gets Comprehensive Allen & Heath Audio System Upgrade
12/12/2024 - Project News
Spain – Electronic music and live performance venue The Bassement Club in Madrid recently underwent a significant audio system upgrade featuring a raft of Allen & Heath equipment.
ABTT awards four extraordinary people with Fellowship and Honorary Membership in Christmas Award Ceremony
12/12/2024 - Event News
UK – This year, at the highly anticipated ABTT Members' Christmas Party on Friday 6th December, the Association of British Theatre Technicians, with the support of ETC and LW Theatres, honoured four of its members by awarding them Honorary Membership and Fellowship for their extraordinary work.
IPS Contributes to Picture Perfect Setting for Joker: Folie à Deux Premiere with Chauvet Professional
12/12/2024 - Production News
UK – Lady Gaga can always be counted on to set a high and singularly flamboyant fashion bar. The multi-talented superstar certainly didn’t disappoint when she appeared with co-star Joaquin Phoenix at the London premiere of the Warner Bros. film Joker: Folie à Deux.
ABTT “Idea of the Year” Winner announced with winning product now in development with Flints
12/12/2024 - Event News
UK – After another successful year of ideas being entered, the ABTT Virtual Ideas Platform had the tough job of choosing a winner for the 2024 “Idea of the Year” Award.
SMODE carves fresh tracks in Alpine nightclub
12/12/2024 - Project News
France – Val Thorens' renowned nightclub, Malaysia, has undergone a spectacular €2.5 million transformation to become Malaysia 2.0, all thanks to video installation overhaul featuring SMODE’s real-time compositing and media server platform. This upgrade has slalomed the iconic venue into a next-level sensory experience, offering ski resort visitors a club experience like never before.
Rose Theatre Kingston and SLX Set the Stage with UK’s First Martin MAC Viper XIP Installation
12/12/2024 - Project News
UK – The Rose Theatre Kingston, the largest producing theatre in south-west London, has become the first performing arts venue in the UK to install Martin’s MAC Viper XIP, adding 30 fixtures to its house rig and replacing the theatre’s previous MAC Encores as its principal moving-head fixture.
Unusual Rigging Supports Spectacular Arena Tour of Les Misérables
12/12/2024 - Production News
Worldwide – Unusual Rigging has played a pivotal role in the technical setup for Cameron Mackintosh and Nick Grace’s Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular World Tour.
grandMA3 Rocks Poland
12/12/2024 - Production News
Poland – The 30th Pol’and’Rock festival ensured that music fans enjoyed the best guest and musical experiences – whether listening to some of the best Polish and international bands on one of the five stages or engaged in other activities under the banner of “Love, Friendship, Music” – around the Broczyno airfield site in Czaplinek, western Pomerania, home to the event since 2022.
White Light Brings Rhythm and Ruse to Immersive Theatrical Experience
12/12/2024 - Production News
UK – Taking place at The Vaults beneath Waterloo Station, Rhythm and Ruse offered theatre-goers the ultimate immersive night of magic, music and revelry. Harkening back to the prohibition era, the show took place in a ‘Speakeasy’ and allowed audiences to experience astounding close-up illusions from mere inches away, live music from a four-piece jazz band, a secret society of magicians devised by immersive theatre experts as well as food and drink across the entire evening. The show featured a lighting design by up-and-coming designer Skylar Turnbull Hurd, with this being her first time lighting a show of this scale and with a full LX team. With its strong reputation for both supporting young lighting designers, as well as supplying immersive theatrical productions, White Light (WL), a d&b solutions company, was called upon to provide the show’s lighting fixtures.
Astra Wash19Pix Enhance the Anniversary Concert of ONUKA with NAONI Orchestra
12/12/2024 - Production News
Ukraine – The prestigious Anniversary Concert of ONUKA, accompanied by the renowned NAONI Orchestra, took place at the majestic October Palace in Kyiv, celebrating a decade of ONUKA’s artistic brilliance.
Ed Warren takes Ayrton to The Last Dinner Party
12/12/2024 - Production News
Europe – The Last Dinner Party is a British indie rock band formed in 2021 and fronted by lead singer Abigail Morris. Promoting their new album, Prelude to Ecstasy, the band has just completed a two-month UK and EU tour with a theatrical set and lighting design by award-winning LD, Ed Warren.
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium given long-awaited WPC makeover
12/12/2024 - Project News
USA – Dating back to 1932, Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in North Carolina, is the principal performance location in a four-venue performing arts centre. This also includes Meymandi Concert Hall, A.J. Fletcher Opera Theatre and Kennedy Theatre.
Avolites Announces Prism ‘early access’ Edition Release of its Popular Media Software
12/12/2024 - Equipment News
Avolites has announced the release of Prism ‘Early Access’, the latest edition of its popular media software. Prism ‘Early Access’ (E.A.) edition can be downloaded for free via the Avolites website and becomes operational when used in conjunction with an AVOKey (Avolites licence key). The full Prism ONE paid licence release is currently scheduled for the Spring 2025 when the 'Early Access' edition of Prism will be superseded.
Twiga Baia Beniamin: Outline Audio Brings Excellence to the Italian Riviera
12/12/2024 - Project News
Italy – A stone’s throw from Monaco and nestled in the breathtaking beauty of the Italian Riviera, Twiga Baia Beniamin is the latest exclusive venue from Flavio Briatore. Set in a charming bay and perfectly complementing its spectacular surroundings, the venue offers a blend of sophisticated design, fine dining and a luxurious atmosphere. To enhance the guest experience further, a state-of-the-art audio system from Brescia-based Outline has been installed. Designed to meet the high technical standards required by a venue of this calibre, the system was delivered by Vibra Service, a Ligurian company known for equipping some of the region’s most prestigious spaces.
ETC Unleashes High End Systems Zeo
06/12/2024 - Equipment News
ETC adds a one-of-a-kind fixture to its automated lighting solutions with the new High End Systems Zeo. This multi-functional moving light can serve as a blinder, strobe, wash, beam or effect light. Designed to bring powerful visuals to concert tours, Zeo’s distinct look is defined by its centre LED monolith surrounded by four RGBW LEDs and a patented reflector array.
HH Audio Promotes Kyle Watson
06/12/2024 - People News
UK – HH Audio, part of the Headstock Group, has announced the promotion of Kyle Watson to the position of divisional sales manager Europe. Kyle will be responsible for the growth of HH Audio in the territory and will work closely with the company’s European partners, leading the release of exciting new ranges and helping to determine what products should be next in development.
PROLIGHTS Illuminates the Renovation of Club SNC in Constanța, Romania
06/12/2024 - Project News
Romania – Cuget Liber Media Group has unveiled the newly renovated Club SNC in Constanța, Romania, transforming a historic building into a state-of-the-art venue for media, cultural and professional events. Now home to the Cuget Liber daily and online newspaper, Sursa de Sănătate (Source of Wellness) and Antena 3 Constanța TV channel, the venue has become a hub that combines modern functionality with advanced technology.
Striking Lighting Installation with Showtec and Infinity
06/12/2024 - Project News
The Netherlands – Next Venue recently completed an impressive lighting installation in the entrance hall of the Midden Nederland Hallen, welcoming every visitor with an ambience perfectly suited to the ongoing event. While the venue is currently hosting the acclaimed ‘40-45’ musical, which attracts large numbers of visitors every weekend, the cutting-edge set-up is a permanent enhancement to its multifunctional spaces, ensuring a seamless blend of ambience and functionality.
ACT Entertainment Announces Strategic Partnership Posts
06/12/2024 - People News
USA – ACT Entertainment has announced that Philip Norfolk, sales director of Ambersphere and Brian Dowd, designer relationship manager of Ayrton, will be stepping into new strategic partnership roles as, respectively, director and vice president of strategic partnerships for ACT Entertainment.
iBOLT Approved + Available in North America
06/12/2024 - Business News
USA – Robe’s award-winning iBOLT, a unique, innovative, hugely bright moving light fixture that is the first real replacement for conventional high powered xenon searchlights has been approved by authorities for use in the USA and is now available for the North American market.
On Event Production Co. invests in Sennheiser EW-DX
06/12/2024 - Production News
UK – On Event Production Co. is a Derby-based production company that focuses on making their clients’ dream events become reality. Catering for a wide variety of projects across the UK means their systems must be flexible, scaleable and reliable. When the time came to upgrade their existing Sennheiser ew 300 G3 stock, they knew the perfect solution would be the manufacturer’s EW-DX systems, and Sennheiser dealer, 22live, was happy to provide not only equipment, but also expertise.
Over 250 Chauvet Professional Fixtures Support Advanced Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Design
05/12/2024 - Production News
USA – “Rock N Roll will never die!” The phrase has echoed down through the years since 1952, when a Cleveland disc jockey popularised the phrase to describe a new genre of music that was beginning to sweep the USA.
Production Futures ON TOUR to visit London’s Roundhouse
05/12/2024 - Event News
UK – Production Futures exists to create opportunities for young people to learn, train, network and develop real careers in production across every area of the live event, music, touring, theatre, TV, broadcast and film industries. The organisation’s next ON TOUR event will take place at the Roundhouse, London, on Tuesday 4 March 2025.
Showlight 2025 – First Speakers Announced!
05/12/2024 - Event News
France – Showlight has announced the first of its speakers who will present Papers in May.
Renkus-Heinz modernises sound at Toronto’s Convocation Hall
05/12/2024 - Project News
Canada – The University of Toronto’s Convocation Hall is a historic venue with a unique circular design. Imagined by prominent architects Darling and Pearson and completed in 1907, it has become a university landmark, hosting the annual convocation ceremonies and serving as the primary venue for academic and social functions due to its seating capacity of over 1,700.
Tateside brings modern student living concept to life at Urbanest Battersea
05/12/2024 - Project News
UK – A chain of modern student accommodations in London, Urbanest recently completed its latest development in the shadow of the iconic Battersea Power Station. A PassivHaus construction, this sustainable, self-sufficient student living concept required a suitably smart AV solution to enhance communal spaces across the property. Having previously worked with Urbanest on other sites across the capital, including Kings Cross and Westminster Bridge, London-based AV integrator, Tateside, was called upon to lead the technology integration across the Battersea project, from the initial design through to implementation along with ongoing site servicing and maintenance.
Astera Launches QuikSpot: Versatile, Powerful and Born to be Quik
04/12/2024 - Equipment News
Astera introduces QuikSpot, a highly flexible and innovative battery-powered LED lighting fixture designed to meet the demands of fast-paced environments in big events and media productions. This cutting-edge luminaire combines ease of use, accurate performance and rapid set up for professionals who value efficient and versatile solutions in a compact format.
Fred again.. takes Britannia Row on a career defining audio journey
04/12/2024 - Production News
UK – British record producer, multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Fred again.. has gained palpable notoriety through emotive remixing, aided by live performances that create real excitement. His team trusts Britannia Row Productions to be part of that live evolution, one that has got the industry and the electronic world talking.
Brian Courchine Colourises Pink Talking Fish with Chauvet Professional
04/12/2024 - Production News
USA – A little over ten years ago researcher at the University of California, Berkley did a study involving 100 volunteers who spent hours on end listening to music from virtually every genre while playing with a 37-colour palette wheel. Their conclusion: the human brain associates different colours with different types of songs.
Allen & Heath Avantis Solo Powers Livestreams for Volume.com
04/12/2024 - Production News
USA – Volume.com has been making waves in the event industry, capturing and livestreaming everything from intimate bedroom performances to podcasts, to large-scale festivals. Central to their success is Chris Austin, a seasoned audio engineer with a keen ear for translating the energy of live music to the digital realm. His recent weapon of choice has been Allen & Heath's Avantis Solo.
Vari-Lite launches higher output VL600 Acclaim+ Series theatrical luminaires
04/12/2024 - Equipment News
Vari-Lite, the originators of the modern moving head light fixture and Signify entertainment lighting brand, has announced the new VL600 Acclaim+ Series of theatrical luminaires. The new luminaires, which include a Fresnel and an ellipsoidal profile light engine, offers the same core capabilities as Vari-Lite’s popular VL600 Acclaim Series line, but with more output and features for larger venues.
The Success of the EclProfile CT+ in Swedish Theatres
04/12/2024 - Production News
Sweden – The PROLIGHTS EclProfile CT+ has become a key tool for Swedish theatre productions, thanks to its advanced technology and versatility. Distributed by Gobo AB in Sweden, the profile spot was adopted by Helsingborg City Theatre, which upgraded its lighting system with 30 units.
An Inspector Still Calls on White Light After Almost Thirty Years
03/12/2024 - Production News
UK – Hailed by many as the theatrical event of its generation, Stephen Daldry’s multi-award winning National Theatre production of An Inspector Calls is a gripping and vivid adaptation of JB Priestley’s classic thriller. Having won numerous awards, including the Tony Award for Best Lighting Design, not to mention having played to over five million theatre-goers, the show has now returned for a brand-new UK tour, with the previous one in 2022 being a record-breaking sell-out. Having lit the original production back in 1992, and all its subsequent runs, Olivier and Tony Award-winning Lighting Designer Rick Fisher is once again part of the creative team and approached White Light (WL), a d&b solutions company, to supply his rig; with the company having worked on the show since its original West End debut in 1995.
Ayrton Expands its Headquarters with New Showroom and Immersive Museum
03/12/2024 - Business News
France – World-renowned LED lighting manufacturer, Ayrton, which has recently undergone a major expansion of its headquarters in Villebon-Sur-Yvette, south of Paris, showcased its brand-new showroom and immersive museum with a series of events in November. Over a two-week period, four grand gatherings saw over 450 international guests, distributors, partners and lighting designers gather to immerse themselves in ground-breaking designs, innovative lighting solutions and a world of creativity to inspire their next projects.
Ed Warren Serves Up Dramatic Looks for The Last Dinner Party with ChamSys
03/12/2024 - Production News
UK – Rolling Stone has described their music as “art rock bombast.” True, that term may be open to a wide range of interpretations, but it fairly well sums up the irresistibly captivating sound of The Last Dinner Party. Winners of BRITs Rising Star honour at this year’s Brit Awards, the all-female quintet wraps their theatrical sound around a flamboyant stage persona that calls forth distinct echoes of Queen and David Bowie.
Procom Middle East becomes the Official Distributor of zactrack in the GCC and Lebanon
03/12/2024 - Business News
UAE – Procom Middle East, a leading provider of AV technology solutions, becomes exclusive zactrack distribution partner in the GCC and Lebanon.
1 SOUND and Powersoft Bring Perfect Ambience to Cafe Andaluz
03/12/2024 - Project News
UK – Scottish hospitality operator, The DRG, has opened the seventh outpost of its popular tapas restaurant, Cafe Andaluz in the Stockbridge neighbourhood of Edinburgh. With the opening coinciding with the 21st anniversary of the first Cafe Andaluz, Tony Conetta, director of The DRG, wanted this venue to be extra special. Interior designer Jelena Kerr and DesignLSM, were entrusted with bringing to life the Moorish and Andalusian inspired interior whilst Nadar Shahzad of Blue Audio was tasked with deploying a complementary audio system to play out the bespoke flamenco-tinged dining soundtrack.
Datum Creative and Elation Pulse Bar Pay Tribute to NYC Skyline at We Belong Here
02/12/2024 - Production News
USA – We Belong Here has been uniting EDM lovers on Miami's beautiful Virginia Key Beach for the past three years and has now hosted their first-ever festival experience in New York City amid Central Park’s lush greenery and panoramic skyline views. Held on 4-6 October at historic Wollman Rink, design collective Datum Creative created a fully immersive 360-degree experience for festival-goers, including a stunning visual tribute to the city’s skyline using Elation Pulse Bar strobe and effect lights.
Vache Baroque brings together Focusrite brands for operatic miracle
02/12/2024 - Production News
UK – Performances of Pergolesi’s 1735 three-act opera L’Olimpiade were experienced as never before by audiences in the grounds of The Vache, a Grade II*-listed estate in Chalfont St. Giles, recently.
Laroc Guarujá Ranks Among the Best, Powered by Outline GTO
02/12/2024 - Project News
Brazil – Laroc Guarujá, the newest addition to the iconic Laroc Club brand, has quickly earned its place among the most prestigious venues in the world of electronic music. The club’s Valinhos unit was ranked the tenth best club globally in 2024 by the renowned British magazine DJ Mag.
Tube uk supplies WOMEX in Manchester
02/12/2024 - Production News
UK – Billed as “The most diverse music meeting in the world”, WOMEX (Worldwide Music Expo) is an international music event, renowned for staging a vibrant annual gathering of music professionals and music enthusiasts. WOMEX features live music, films, a trade fair, panel discussions and presentations in a different European location every year, showcasing breakthrough artists and talent from around the globe.
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