News Archive for February 2024
Robe Helps Power Red Bull Batalla World Final in Colombia
29/02/2024 - Production News
Colombia – Bogotá’s Movistar Arena staged the 2023 Red Bull Batalla World Final, celebrating the creativity, importance and popularity of freestyle rap culture in Spanish-speaking communities. The event was fully loaded with energy and excitement and lit by Madrid-based lighting designer Edu Valverde from design studio Experiencias Visuales.
Hippotizer-driven projections add winter magic to historic Art Deco hotel
29/02/2024 - Production News
UK – Dark winter nights in the northern English city of Leeds were brightened by a series of ‘magical’ animations recently, when stunning visuals were projected onto the façade of The Queens Hotel driven by tvONE's Green Hippo brand of Hippotizer media servers.
Crt Birsa Engages at Slovenska Muska A-Ž with Help from ChamSys MagicQ Stadium Connect
29/02/2024 - Production News
Slovenia – Lado Bizovičar set lofty goals for his live show “Slovenska Muska A-Ž” (A-Z),” in which he went through the entire Slovenian alphabet, linking it to a recording artist (“A” for Avsenik Ensemble), or genre (“R” for rap) to reflect on the state of music in his country. Somehow, the talented comedian and TV personality managed to waltz his way through every single letter without ever losing his creative edge.
Venue design visionary Michael Nishball celebrates retirement, new emeritus role at Theatre Projects
29/02/2024 - People News
USA – After nearly 45 years of crafting theatrical magic, of landmark project deliveries and industry-shaking designs, Michael Nishball, principal equipment designer at Theatre Projects, is retiring at the end of this month.
TAIT Partners With Leading Groups to Support Entertainment Industry’s Sustainability Goals
29/02/2024 - Business News
UK – TAIT, the world leader in live experiences, has confirmed partnership agreements with leading industry groups LIVE Green and Music Sustainability Alliance to support the industry-wide mission to advance sustainability awareness and learning.
Claypaky Skylos Welcome 2024 on the London Eye in Spectacular New Year’s Eve Show
29/02/2024 - Production News
UK – London welcomed 2024 with its biggest ever New Year’s Eve fireworks, lights and drone show on the banks of the Thames River. Lighting designer Tim Routledge returned for a second year to light the giant London Eye Ferris wheel choosing laser-source Claypaky Skylos fixtures to deliver spectacular beam effects from each of the Eye’s 32 pods.
WORK PRO Launches Attractive Loudspeakers for Outdoor Use
29/02/2024 - Equipment News
Spain – At the 2024 ISE exhibition in Barcelona, Spanish manufacturer Equipson unveiled Aulum, a new series of loudspeakers that are designed for outdoor applications such as gardens and terraces.
New, flexible CAT7 premade 10Gbit LONG RUN network patch cable up to 100m
29/02/2024 - Equipment News
The latest developed, highly flexible CAT7 network cable C7PLRP by KLOTZ enables unique transmission lengths of up to 100m and is therefore ideal for mobile applications.
Martin Audio appoints Atempo as new Turkish distributor
29/02/2024 - Business News
Turkey – Martin Audio has strengthened its global reseller network with the appointment of Atempo as its new Turkish distributor.
Infinity and Showtec at Dockyard Festival x Mystic Garden Festival ADE 2023
29/02/2024 - Production News
The Netherlands – As part of the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), electronic music fans partied the day away at the combined Dockyard Festival x Mystic Garden Festival ADE 2023 in the Havenpark in Amsterdam on Saturday 21st October. Think! AV supplied and set up lighting equipment for several of the areas at the festivals with the company's Niels de Feij managing the light project. He also created the light design along with YES! Your Event Support's Itai Joosten who also worked as the technical producer.
Ombra Design Enhances Nuclear Tactical Penguins’ Dream Show with Chauvet Professional and Zalight
29/02/2024 - Production News
Italy – “A Concert For Dreamers.” That is how one music critic described the two-and-a-half-hour concert by the red-hot Italian indie group Pinguini Tattici Nuclear (Tactical Nuclear Weapons) at RCF Arena, Europe’s largest outdoor concert venue. Like all beautiful dreams, this one too embraced a never-ending universe of hope and possibilities.
Toto Bröcking joins GLP as relationship manager
29/02/2024 - People News
Germany – Maintaining relationships with service providers, rental companies and lighting designers is a culture deeply embedded in the DNA of GLP (German Light Products). In order to provide lighting designers and operators with a specialist to address all questions about GLP products and their implementation in a wide variety of applications, the company based in Karlsbad, Baden-Württemberg, has brought in another industry expert to strengthen the team.
Sonipro elevates the General Assembly of Uruguay with KV2
29/02/2024 - Project News
Uruguay – The Legislative Palace in the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo is an imposing Greco-Roman style building constructed at the beginning of the 20th century. It is home to the General Assembly – the legislative branch of the government of Uruguay – which consists of the House of Senators and the House of Representatives. Pro audio specialists Sonipro, also based in Montevideo, won the tender to design, supply and install a new audio system in the Chamber of Sessions of the House of Representatives. Sonipro opted for a sleek KV2 Audio system supported by a PreSonus digital mixing console.
Over 50 Installations Accelerate Void Acoustics APAC Growth
29/02/2024 - Business News
APAC – Void Acoustics is experiencing significant company growth across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. In the past year alone, Void has seen over 50 installations rely on its pioneering audio technology, solidifying its presence in key markets such as Thailand, Japan, China, Sri Lanka and India.
Robe Transmitted to the Netherlands
28/02/2024 - Production News
The Netherlands – Renowned trance music festival Transmission transposed to the Gelredome in Arnhem in The Netherlands for the first time, presenting its newest “Elysium” show concept at the end of 2023 and keeping the winning international production and supply teams that have helped make the event such a success in its native Czech Republic and globally.
Creative Technology Expands Systems Integration Team in the Middle East with Key Acquisitions
28/02/2024 - People News
UAE - Creative Technology (CT), a global leader in delivering cutting-edge audiovisual solutions, has announced the expansion of its Systems Integration (SI) department in the Middle East with the addition of four highly skilled professionals.
Marc Glattes Joins L-Acoustics to Lead Sales and Business Development Teams
28/02/2024 - People News
USA – L-Acoustics has recently appointed Marc Glattes as executive director of sales and business development. In this role, Glattes will be responsible for driving the company’s global sales and business strategy while providing leadership, guidance and resources to the global sales and sales operations team headed by Jacob Barfoed, the market intelligence function led by Stephane Ecalle and the global business development team to which Scott Wakelin has been appointed global director.
Five years of success in the APAC region: Brompton Technology celebrates fifth anniversary of its Shenzhen Office
28/02/2024 - Business News
China – This year marks a significant milestone for Brompton Technology, the leading global manufacturer of LED video processing solutions, as it celebrates the fifth anniversary of its base in Shenzhen. The opening of the Shenzhen office in March 2019 strategically positioning the company in High-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan, was prompted by customer demand and the city's status as a hub for LED panel manufacturing.
K-array announces 2024 programme of in-person K-academy & K-experience sessions
28/02/2024 - Training & Standards News
Italy – K-array, a leading manufacturer of innovative audio technology, recently unveiled its 2024 programme of in-person K-academy training sessions. Tailored for system integrators, consultants, distributors and industry professionals, these events offer a deep dive into the K-ARRAY, KSCAPE and KGEAR ecosystems through a three-day-long K-experience.
Jimmy Liang joins Genelec China’s sales team
28/02/2024 - People News
China – Genelec has expanded its team in China with the appointment of Jimmy Liang as sales manager, with special responsibility for developing Genelec’s presence in both the studio and AV install segments in south China. This new appointment is part of Genelec China’s continued commitment to elevating the customer experience and has also seen the establishment of a new office and listening room in Guangzhou, with plans to further strengthen technical support and services for customers in the south of the country.
Studio Launch for Production Futures TALKS
28/02/2024 - Event News
UK – Production Futures has announced that TALKS, a feature of the organisation’s ON TOUR events, is to be developed as a podcast and YouTube platform. The new format will feature a series of live-streamed, recorded discussions with a variety of production industry experts covering a range of topics, all of which will be designed to provide a valuable resource for young people interested in careers in the sector.
Ayrton Cobra, Huracán Profile and Ghibli light Amsterdam’s biggest EDM event
27/02/2024 - Production News
The Netherlands – Created in 2013 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of dance in The Netherlands, the Amsterdam Music Festival is the biggest electronic dance music event of Amsterdam Dance Event which takes over the city annually each October. AMF’s immense popularity in its first year saw it move from the RAI Amsterdam to the 40,000 capacity Amsterdam ArenA (now the Johan Cruiiff ArenA) where its top EDM line-up attracts the most international visitors of any dance event in the city.
KLANG’s immersive soundstage sets Monitor Engineer George Panolaskos free
27/02/2024 - Production News
Greece – Antonis Remos rose to fame as one of Greece's top pop stars with his 1996 self-titled debut album and has shared stages with international music icons such as Julio Iglesias, Gloria Gaynor, Dany Brillant, Željko Joksimović and the Gypsy Kings. His latest album, Spasmena kommatia tis kardias, (The Broken Pieces of the Heart), achieved platinum status within a week of its launch, solidifying the singer’s position as one of the country’s most popular artists. Monitor engineer George Panolaskos has been working with Remos since 2017. He began using KLANG in 2019 and chose the KLANG:konductor for the singer’s 2023 summer tour.
David Stewart joins Ayrton as UK Designer Relationship Manager
27/02/2024 - People News
UK – Ayrton has announced that David Stewart has joined the Ayrton team as UK designer relationship manager. The appointment takes place with immediate effect.
Rene Garcia Revs Up Univision Super Bowl Festivities with Chauvet Professional and 4Wall
27/02/2024 - Production News
USA – History isn’t made every day, but it sure was on Sunday 11 February. Not only did it mark the first Super Bowl played in Las Vegas and a major step forward for the football dynasty of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, it was also the largest audience ever to watch the game on a Spanish language television network.
White Light Returns to the Old Vic Just For One Day
27/02/2024 - Production News
UK – Playing at London’s Old Vic Theatre, Just For One Day is a brand-new musical which tells the story of Live Aid and those who came together to create this iconic event. Penned by John O’Farrell (Mrs Doubtfire), it features the songs of Bob Dylan, David Bowie, U2, Queen, Elton John and Paul McCartney to name but a few. The show also features a lighting design by Olivier Award-nominated Howard Hudson, who approached White Light (WL), a d&b solutions company, to supply his lighting rig.
Version 2 supplies the lighting for the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at the Royal Festival Hall
27/02/2024 - Production News
UK – Hosted for the first time by David Tennant, the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards took place on Sunday 18 February at London's Royal Festival Hall, and was broadcast internationally on BBC One, iPlayer and BritBox International. With cinema enjoying a strong post-pandemic resurgence, partly thanks to the Barbie/Oppenheimer effect, the BAFTA Film Awards has lost none of its prestige.
TiMax makes its debut at Martin Audio’s Open Days with new product offerings
27/02/2024 - Event News
UK – TiMax spatial audio and performer stage tracking solutions, the most recent addition to the Focusrite Group, will make its debut appearance at the first set of this year’s Martin Audio Open Days. Running from 12-14 March at High Wycombe, the open days will see TiMax join forces with its sister pro audio brands from the group which includes Martin Audio, Linea Research and Optimal Audio, as well as OutBoard’s market-leading chain-hoist rigging motor control.
Unleashing Innovation: ISCVEx 2024 Where Sound, Communications and Visual Technologies Converge
27/02/2024 - Event News
UK – The Institute of Sound, Communications and Visual Engineers (ISCVE) has announced the annual return of its acclaimed event, ISCVEx 2024. Scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, 19-20 March 2024 at the Coombe Abbey Hotel, near Coventry, Warwickshire, the event boasts a blend of informative and networking opportunities for industry professionals.
SWG Events’ triumphant return to MOBOs, with WPL line array
27/02/2024 - Production News
UK – In a repeat of their successful deployment at OVO Arena Wembley for the 25th MOBO Awards, SWG Events this time headed north with their flagship Martin Audio WPL Line Array to the Utilita Arena, Sheffield for this year’s event.
Attorney Chooses Music Over Law & Invests in Audient ASP4816-SE
26/02/2024 - Project News
USA – Music producer, Thomas Shea favours a ‘scattered workstation approach’ to his home studio. “I like to work in different places. I just like the variety,” he says. With the ASP4816-SE a significant part of his music production arsenal, he acknowledges that his way of doing things “is unusual.”
Dizzee Rascal goes Bonkers with Eighth Day Sound
26/02/2024 - Production News
UK – British grime MC and rapper, Dizzee Rascal, performed his Mercury Music Prize-winning album, ‘Boy in Da Corner’, to loyal fans with help from Eighth Day Sound.
Roland Greil taps into Proteus Brutus power for Asian Cup Opening Ceremony
26/02/2024 - Production News
Qatar – Renowned lighting designer Roland Greil turned to two power luminaires in Elation’s market-leading Proteus series to bring the grandeur of the AFC Asian Cup Opening Ceremony to life.
LA’s LightenUp Inc. Expands its Ayrton Inventory with Rivale Profiles
26/02/2024 - Production News
USA – LightenUp Inc. (LUI), a Los Angeles-based professional lighting company, has added 48 Ayrton Rivale Profiles to its extensive inventory of Ayrton fixtures and quickly put them to work on a cross-country Paramount+ project. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting products in North America.
Friedrichstadt-Palast, Europe's Largest Stage, Upgrades to Spatial Sound Experience with L-Acoustics L-ISA
26/02/2024 - Project News
Germany – The 1,900-seat Friedrichstadt-Palast in Berlin’s Mitte neighbourhood features a 3,000 square metre stage, officially the world’s largest. Surrounding the record-size stage is a 24 metre wide proscenium, the largest in Europe. For over a century, the Palast Berlin has attracted tourists and locals alike to its stages where audiences can experience productions that blend music, dance and acrobatics, often featuring a cast of over 100 performers. From Cirque du Soleil to original shows mounted just for the Palast, the performances on stage always match the scale of the Friedrichstadt-Palast itself. Hosting up to eight shows per week, the theatre draws an impressive half-million guests annually, cementing its status as Berlin's most frequented theatre.
grandMA3 for Hypersonic Fest
23/02/2024 - Production News
Hong Kong – Hypersonic Fest was a one-day experimental event organised by Hypersonic Lab in Hong Kong, aimed at inviting people to enjoy the talents of 37 diverse Christian artists and music bands from Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Malaysia and to explore the possibilities of Christian music. The festival was staged at Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Centre and featured four action-packed stages of live music performance.
Paris Convention Centre’s Grand Amphitheatre Transitions to LED with Anolis
23/02/2024 - Project News
France – The 3,723-seat Grand Amphitheatre at Paris Convention Centre, a premium multi-space venue staging a diverse range of national and international events and entertainment, has recently converted its auditorium lighting to Anolis LED with the installation of nearly 400 Anolis Ambiane range lighting fixtures.
Lichtpunt Enhances Nautical Mood of Het Scheepvaartmuseum with Chauvet Professional
23/02/2024 - Project News
The Netherlands – Visitors cannot help but feel the freedom of the sea tug at their hearts when they encounter Het Scheepvaartmuseum Amsterdam, the National Maritime Museum of the Netherlands.
Bruno Poet casts a spellbinding light on The Witches at the NT with Martin MAC Ultras
23/02/2024 - Production News
UK – Lucy Kirkwood and Dave Malloy’s stunning musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The Witches, directed by Lyndsey Turner, delighted audiences at the National Theatre over the Christmas season. Alongside an immense creative team including set designer Lizzie Clachan and video designer Ash J Woodward, lighting designer Bruno Poet deployed Martin MAC Ultras to help deliver his spellbinding lighting design.
Breathtaking Bowlo renovation
23/02/2024 - Project News
The Netherlands – After suffering fire damage last year, Bowlo Bowling & Lounge in Kerkrade, the Netherlands, has shifted gears and taken its customer experience to a whole new level. In a magnificent renovation they have transformed the bowling alley and surrounding facilities into a modern leisure area with a breathtaking level of style and ambience, using products from Showtec, Infinity, DAP and Showgear.
PRG Apprentice Team Stages Groundbreaking First for Production Futures
23/02/2024 - Event News
UK – Production Futures recently staged another successful ON TOUR event at Fly By Nite Studios in Redditch. Young people from across the Midlands were able to connect with representatives of Production Futures’ brand partners to explore paid work opportunities and free training across the sector.
Pro Audio Systems Produces Magical Projection Project
23/02/2024 - Production News
UK - The Art-Deco Grade II listed Queens Hotel has been a majestic presence on Leeds’ City Square since its construction in 1937. Designed by W.H. Hamlyn and faced with white Portland Stone, it is a striking landmark which over the years has hosted many notable guests. Princess Grace of Monaco, Cary Grant, Nelson Mandela and Laurel and Hardy, all chose the comforts of the Queens. During the recent festive season, The Queens was the focus of a spectacular art installation which saw LeedsBID (Leeds Business Improvement District) collaborate with Barcelona-based creative studio Onionlab on ‘Magical Night at The Queens’, a visual spectacular which used the elegant architecture of the Hotel as a canvas for multiple projections.
Dutch National Touring Opera upgrades with ETC Source Four LED Series 3
23/02/2024 - Project News
The Netherlands – Dutch National Touring Opera, also known as Nederlandse Reisopera, has upgraded its lighting equipment with 30 Source Four LED Series 3 fixtures ahead of its latest production ‘Powder Her Face’.
DiGiCo Quantum338 Helps Christ Wesleyan Church for The Way and Broadway
23/02/2024 - Project News
USA – Christ Wesleyan Church (CWC) celebrated its centennial last year, a 100-year-old church community that has maintained its beliefs and traditions even as it grew into one of the largest megachurches in the Milton, Pennsylvania area. But there’s an entire other side to this church, one that’s as familiar with Broadway as with “The Way.” Each summer and autumn season, CWC puts on remarkably sophisticated theatrical plays and musicals; last year saw The Sound of Music performed in its 1,100-seat auditorium, where Titanic The Musical and The Diary of Anne Frank were performed the year before and where the church’s affiliated high school also puts on some rather technically sophisticated productions of its own.
IK Multimedia Releases ARC Studio Hardware to Instantly Improve Any Studio Monitoring System
23/02/2024 - Equipment News
IK Multimedia releases ARC Studio, a unique out-of-the-box hardware acoustic room correction system that instantly upgrades traditional studio monitors with breathtaking results. There's a reason all of today's top-tier studio monitors include active room correction: it vastly enhances their performance and ensures that mixes translate flawlessly.
Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile deliver historic performance at 66th Grammy Awards, using a Sennheiser Digital 6000 system and Neumann KK 205 microphone capsules
23/02/2024 - Production News
USA – History is often made at the annual GRAMMY Awards ceremony and this year was no exception, with legendary 80-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell performing on the live broadcast for the first time in her decades-long career. The historic performance, also featuring Brandi Carlile, Jacob Collier, Blake Mills, Allison Russell, Lucius and SistaStrings, was captured with a variety of Sennheiser microphones, including Carlile and Mitchell’s own custom gold SKM 6000 handheld transmitters with Neumann KK 205 condenser capsules.
d&b audiotechnik welcomes Robb Allan as Principal Product Manager for Soundscape
22/02/2024 - People News
Germany – d&b audiotechnik has strengthened its commitment to the future of immersive sound with the appointment of Robb Allan, a renowned sound engineer and product designer, as principal product manager for d&b Soundscape. Allan joins the team led by d&b's vice president of Immersive, Al McKinna, reinforcing the company’s dedication to the advancement of immersive audio technologies.
Rogier Trok Joins the Avolites Team
22/02/2024 - People News
The Netherlands – Rogier Trok joins the Avolites international team as sales and technical key account manager for mainland Europe, where he will be based in the Netherlands, and overseeing and co-ordinating with the pan-European distribution network there.
Bandit Brings the Lights for Cody Johnson’s Sold Out Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Debut
22/02/2024 - Production News
USA – Bandit Lites is lighting up platinum selling hitmaker Cody Johnson. With his undeniably country sound, Johnson’s recent sold-out appearance at Nashville’s Bridgestone broke records as the most tickets sold by a male country artist in their Bridgestone debut. Johnson performed a nearly two-hour set before a crowd that never sat. One of the most poignant statements from the superstar during the night, “God put me on this earth to make country music country music again.”
White Light Goes Wilde with The Picture of Dorian Gray
22/02/2024 - Production News
UK – Based on the novel by Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray is a ground-breaking production adapted and directed by multi award-winning Kip Williams, artistic director of the acclaimed Sydney Theatre Company, which tells this classic story through an explosive interplay of live performance and video. It recently opened at the Theatre Royal Haymarket to critical acclaim and stars Sarah Snook who plays an astonishing 26 roles. It features a lighting design by Nick Schlieper who approached White Light (WL), a d&b solutions company, to provide the lighting equipment.
Cadac Consoles signs US distributor for new CM-Series at ISE
22/02/2024 - Business News
UK – Cadac Console’s return to ISE and the unveiling of an entire new product portfolio, in the form of its flagship CM-Series integrated audio mix and network system, was marked by strong positive industry reaction. The widespread admiration on the booth for the CM-J50 mixer’s premium design and advanced performance capabilities served as a catalyst for the foundation of a dedicated CM-Series distributor network.
Claypaky Skylos and Xtylos Aqua Fixtures Light Up the New Year at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay
22/02/2024 - Production News
UK – Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations always draw big festive crowds with myriad activities and programmes for all ages. For the 2023/24 event, Claypaky Skylos and Xtylos Aqua fixtures played key roles in the midnight moment where all eyes turned to Edinburgh Castle.
APEX Powers Ice Rink System Upgrade
22/02/2024 - Project News
UK – Systems integrator, NoiseBoys Technologies Ltd. burned the midnight oil to install a trio of APEX CloudPower amplifiers as part of a recent audio and lighting refresh for the ice rink at Spectrum Leisure Complex in Guildford.
M-Vision lasers take Astra Film Festival visitors on a cinematic voyage
22/02/2024 - Production News
Romania – Astra Film Festival is a spectacular event, held at the end of each year in Sibiu, a former European capital of culture. A major event in the European film community, the festival lasts just over a week and welcomes movie fans of all ages to venues across the city, most famously the fully immersive Full Dome.
Naostage K SYSTEM is no joke for Montreux Comedy festival
22/02/2024 - Production News
France – Naostage’s K SYSTEM, which elevates the live experience by enabling the automation of an array of lighting, audio, video and media effects in real time, brought the ‘wow factor’ to the recent Montreux Comedy festival in Switzerland.
Qube Installs PMC Monitors in Four of its Production Rooms
22/02/2024 - Project News
UK – Qube, the world’s first members’ studio for musicians, podcasters and content creators, has invested in PMC result6 nearfield monitors for four of its production studios in London.
Martin Audio US announces two-day training programme
22/02/2024 - Training & Standards News
USA – Martin Audio US has set two training days to ensure system users and designers are properly equipped to get the best outcome from their implementations. They will learn how to achieve full optimisation, control and monitoring of performance on a variety of Martin Audio systems.
Chauvet Professional Helps Work Magic at Circus Bumba
21/02/2024 - Project News
Belgium – The rides in Circus Bumba never leave the ground, at least not literally. But when seen through the eyes of a child, they soar high, up to the rarified, faraway space where colour meets imagination.
New Showtec Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze
21/02/2024 - Equipment News
FLEXibility takes centre stage with the new Showtec Stage Blinder FLEX Blaze, an innovative addition to the world of lighting that is set to change the way we experience blinder effects. With its original design and versatile features, this lighting fixture promises to bring innovative possibilities to lighting professionals and enthusiasts.
Leyard Europe LED Wall of Wonder helps inform and inspire next generation of life scientists in new educational exhibition
21/02/2024 - Project News
Germany – A 4K CarbonLight VX LED screen from Leyard Europe forms the heart of a new inspirational and educational exhibition at the headquarters of the European Molecular Biology Lab (EMBL), Europe’s flagship laboratory for research into life sciences, which explains and celebrates its work to better understand the building blocks of all life on Earth.
Powersoft welcomes AVL media group as new distributor for Canada
21/02/2024 - Business News
Canada – Powersoft has announced the appointment of AVL Media Group, a division of Intellimix Corp, as its new distributor and service centre for Canada.
Versatile X5 Compacts light up the Orange Tree
21/02/2024 - Project News
UK – The versatility of GLP’s new impression X5 Compact wash light provided a huge boost for theatre lighting designer Jonathan Chan at the Orange Tree in Richmond, south-west London.
Acoustic Solutions equips Derby Cathedral with KV2 system
21/02/2024 - Project News
UK – Founded in 1943, the Cathedral Church of All Saints, better known as Derby Cathedral, is one of Derby’s most beautiful and historic sites and holds many monuments of Derby’s and Derbyshire’s past. An important spiritual and cultural hub for the city and surrounding areas, the Cathedral hosts no fewer than 18 services per week – that’s two or three services daily – plus special and seasonal services to celebrate important events in the religious calendar. The Cathedral recently turned to specialist consultant and integrator, Charles Brown of Acoustic Solutions to upgrade its audio solution to bring it into line with modern requirements. Brown specified and delivered a comprehensive point source system from KV2 Audio.
Finland’s revered death metal scene honoured by Genelec at new Espoo bar
20/02/2024 - Project News
Finland – Located in Espoo, Finland, Bodom Bar and Sauna is the headquarters of melodic death metal band Children of Bodom. Complete with poster-strewn walls, red leather couches and band memorabilia, the venue recently collaborated with Genelec to create a sound system capable of handling the band’s back catalogue of chest-rattling riffs.
Robe PAINTES and TX1 PosiProfiles for Aarhus Musikhuset
20/02/2024 - Project News
Denmark – Aarhus Musikhuset has recently invested in Robe PAINTE moving lights and TX1 PosiProfiles for three of its halls. The Rhythmic Hall (Rytmisk Sal) also known as the Rock & Roll Hall has eight PAINTES, the Small Hall (Lille Sal) has seven TX1, with another eight TX1s (four with gobos) for the 1,172-capacity Symphonic Hall (Symfonisk Sal).
Mediaset España revamps the news sets of Telecinco and Cuatro with a spectacular roll-out of Alfalite LED screens
20/02/2024 - Project News
Spain – The media group Mediaset España has revamped the news studios of its free-to-air TV channels Telecinco and Cuatro with Alfalite’s LED screens. The integrator Datos Media has been in charge of the sale and commissioning of the 844 LED panels supplied with Alfalite’s ORIM technology.
Lightswitch evolves Enchanted Forest of Light with expanded Elation lighting package
20/02/2024 - Production News
USA – Leading visual design group, Lightswitch, has overseen lighting design and creative direction for Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens in Southern California since 2016. This year, the popular one-mile night time walk through colourful and dazzling lighting displays shined brighter than ever with an expanded IP-rated lighting package from Elation that included the company’s new Proteus Hybrid MAX.
Bandit Lights the Way for Winter Jam 2024
20/02/2024 - Production News
USA – The Winter Jam Tour Spectacular returned for its bi-coastal celebration of positivity and spreading the Gospel with a lighting system provided by Bandit Lites. This year’s line-up included Crowder, two-time 2024 Grammy-award winner Lecrae, CAIN, Katy Nichole, Seventh Day Slumber, Newsong and more.
Andrew Dingman Immerses at Crossroads Winter Conference with Chauvet Professional
20/02/2024 - Production News
USA – Low trim heights, limited hang points, the lack of house lights … these challenges seem to be present when lighting an event at any big ballroom. They certainly were at the Gatlinburg Convention Center when Andrew Dingman set out to light the Clayton King Ministries’ Crossroad Winter Conference this January.
Roland Greil scores a hat-trick with Ayrton Domino, Huracán and Cobra for the AFC Asian Cup Opening Ceremony in Qatar
20/02/2024 - Production News
Qatar – On 12 January 2024, Qatar hosted the Opening Ceremony of the AFC Asian Cup at the 88,000-capacity Lusail Stadium, the largest stadium in the Middle East. Unusually for a football tournament, the ceremony was on an unprecedented scale, comprising a full-size stage in midfield with a set featuring sand dunes, colourful costumes and stunning visuals around a central motif of giant mirrored petals. Simultaneously broadcast internationally across the Middle East, Asia and Australasia, the 21-minute visual extravaganza, Mirrors, The Lost Chapter from the Book of Kelileh Wa Demneh, was a triumph of theatrical storytelling. Equally impressive was the speed in which it was struck in just 27 minutes by 700 stagehands, in choreography as co-ordinated as the performers who preceded them, before the first match of the tournament kicked off.
Scott Kinnebrew joins Ayrton as Global Install Manager
20/02/2024 - People News
USA – Ayrton has announced the appointment of Scott Kinnebrew to the role of global install manager as part of Ayrton’s Global Installs team, with immediate effect.
LDR at ISE 2024: An Outstanding Debut
20/02/2024 - Event News
Spain – Official statistics for ISE Barcelona 2024 record a staggering 51,617 visitors to the fair on Wednesday the 31st of January, the highest number ever recorded in a single day of the show’s history. Over 73,800 unique visitors from 162 countries attended in total, an increase of 27% on ISE 2023. With this in mind, LDR's decision to participate in ISE for the first time was undoubtedly a winning one.
Martin Audio and Pro Audio Sister Brands Unite for UK Open Days
20/02/2024 - Event News
UK – Martin Audio is joining forces with fellow pro audio brands from the Focusrite Group stable to showcase their respective offerings as well as highlight synergies in a series of Open Days running 12-14 March at Martin HQ in High Wycombe.
Japan’s TOKYO-SANKO invests in DiGiCo Quantum 338 consoles
20/02/2024 - Project News
Japan – Tokyo-based rental company Tokyo Sanko recently added two DiGiCo Quantum 338 consoles to its inventory. Already loyal DiGiCo fans – with ten years’ experience using the brand’s desks – Tokyo Sanko has now extended its already impressive brand portfolio with a next generation controller.
JMC Academy Turns to Audient Consoles
19/02/2024 - Project News
Australia – The ASP4816-HE compact console has been chosen for JMC Academy in Melbourne, the final of the three antipodean JMC education facilities to upgrade to the Audient mixing desk.
Patrick Dierson Creates Big Impression at iHeartRadio ALTer EGO with 4Wall and Chauvet Professional
19/02/2024 - Production News
USA – Size matters! Well, not always, especially when it comes to the art of design, where it’s not always the size of a rig, but the way in which it’s deployed that makes the biggest impression. Patrick Dierson provided vivid proof of that at this year’s iHeartRadio ALTer EGO concert.
SES Adds Extensive Ayrton Lighting Rig to New Two Cities Church Worship Center in Winston-Salem
19/02/2024 - Project News
USA – Just before Christmas, Two Cities Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina moved into a new worship centre where state-of-the-art production equipment enhances the in-person and broadcast experience for a congregation of some 2,500 people who attend three Sunday services. SES Integration in Mocksville, North Carolina consulted on the design of the new building and, with the support of its SES Production division, suggested a complement of Ayrton Levante, Diablo and Zonda 9 wash lights for the rig. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America.
Area Four Industries UK appoints new Head of Marketing
16/02/2024 - People News
UK – Area Four Industries UK expands its team with the appointment of Theresa Gibson to the newly created role of head of marketing, further strengthening the UK business.
“Step Into the Light” with Elation Proteus mesmerises at Valkea Art & Light Festival
16/02/2024 - Production News
Finland – In December, Särkänniemi Theme Park in Tampere, Finland hosted the inaugural Valkea Light and Art Festival, filling the park with a myriad of captivating visual spectacles, one of which featured lighting effects from Elation’s pioneering and award-winning Proteus Hybrid IP65 moving head. The event transformed the park into an immersive art realm, engaging the senses with enchanting visual art installations, incorporating light, art, music and live performances.
Cohesion Shines in Unforgettable Grammys Debut as Touring’s Top Audio Products Take the Stage
16/02/2024 - Production News
USA – At the Grammy Awards, “Music's Biggest Night,” only the PA system most chosen on tour by the world’s most popular acts would suffice: cue Cohesion. ATK Audiotek, a Clair Global brand, deployed a Cohesion system to help revel in the culmination of a year of scintillating live performances and record-breaking sales. Cohesion products, starring in their first deployment at the Grammys, delivered next-level sound while minimising the physical space of the system itself.
White Light Takes the Stage at Cadogan Hall
16/02/2024 - Project News
UK – Located in the heart of Chelsea, Cadogan Hall is an historic 950 seat concert hall, presenting a wide range of events and performances from classical music to jazz to musical theatre. Its excellent acoustics and luxurious surroundings make it the first choice for some of the UK’s top orchestras, including the Hall’s resident orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic, as well as a favourite London destination for international touring orchestras. It recently decided to upgrade its lighting set-up, in order to become more energy efficient as well as offer performances more options and flexibility. As such, they approached White Light (WL), a d&b solutions company, who oversaw this significant investment.
Alcons Takes The High Road to Glasgow’s Blazing Griffin
16/02/2024 - Project News
UK – A BAFTA-winning games, post-production, film and TV production facility based in Glasgow has installed an Alcons pro ribbon system for its high-end film mixing room; it’s the first Alcons mix room in Scotland and also the first installation of an Alcons CRMSC Compact Cinema Reference Monitor System in the United Kingdom.
Brompton ‘Embraces the Extra-Ordinary’ for Australian awards season premier
16/02/2024 - Production News
Australia – Known for attracting the crème de la crème of the advertising, marketing, media and PR world, the B&T Awards stand as one of the most entered, respected and sought-after industry accolades in Australia. Hosted at The Hordern Pavilion in the heart of Sydney, last year’s B&T Awards revolved around the theme ‘Embrace the Extra-Ordinary’, with 40 categories presented during the night. Collaborating with their client, The Misfits Media Co., for whom Audio Visual Events (AVE) has been the preferred production partner for five years, a sophisticated LED structure powered by Brompton Technology’s Tessera LED processors was orchestrated.
Farzad Rahnavard Chooses Prism Sound’s Dream ADA-128 Converter for his Studio in Germany
16/02/2024 - Project News
Germany – Songwriter, producer and engineer Farzad ‘Farzi’ Rahnavard has elevated the audio conversion in his own studio by investing in a Prism Sound Dream ADA-128 modular conversion system.
Elation and Best Audio & Lighting support CQLP lighting design competition in France
16/02/2024 - Production News
France – Elation and French distributor Best Audio & Lighting were delighted and honoured to have provided lighting for the final of this year’s CQLP (C'est Qui Le Patron) lighting design competition in France. A demanding yet exhilarating competition that showcases lighting designer talent, this was the first time the competition was held outdoors, this year at the magnificent Collégiale Notre-Dame de Mantes-la-Jolie outside of Paris.
Absen Strengthens European Team
16/02/2024 - People News
Europe - Absen has announced four new appointments to its European team. This strategic expansion across the region signals a new era of growth and diversification for Absen in various key business markets.
PMC Monitors Used to Record and Mix Music for the New Mean Girls Movie
16/02/2024 - Project News
USA – US-based producer and engineer Hanan Rubinstein has recently completed the music for Paramount’s new Mean Girls movie, a musical teen comedy based on the Broadway musical of the same name.
Initiative sees the Unusual team train local riggers too
15/02/2024 - Production News
Rwanda – How do you put a show in a stadium that has minimal weight loading? That was the challenge facing the Unusual Rigging team when they were briefed to provide the rigging for the Global Citizen Move Afrika event at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, on 6th December.
DiGiCo Quantum 225 at centre of precision upgrade for ultimate streamlined touring solution
15/02/2024 - Production News
Belgium – Karel Marynissen is a sound engineer with an eye for quality. His Ghent based touring company Klaar Voor Opname was established in 2004 and has created spellbinding sound for artists ever since. The DiGiCo SD8-24 had always been the console of choice for Marynissen, but when the time came to replace it, he knew that DiGiCo, the Quantum 225 was the way forward and Belgian audio systems provider, Amptec, was the company to ensure that the entire system was up to high specification of his mixing console.
Robe works up a Sweat for Nathaniel Rateliff show
15/02/2024 - Production News
USA – Popular Americana and R&B singer songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff and his band The Night Sweats played their show-stopping, sold-out annual homecoming holiday concert at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, in December.
Extensive Clear-Com System for Love Is Blind Ushers in The Newest Season in Time for Valentine’s Day
15/02/2024 - Production News
USA – In the realm of reality television production, the perception that success hinges solely on assembling strangers in various settings and arming them with microphones and cameras is a common misconception. Renowned audio engineer and intercom system designer Glenn Gaines, owner of G2 Sound, challenges this notion as he highlights the pivotal role played by Clear-Com's state-of-the-art intercom system in the production of the immensely popular "Love Is Blind", whose newest season comes out this Valentine’s Day. With Clear-Com's intercom system at the heart of communication, Love Is Blind exemplifies the industry's commitment to pushing boundaries and maintaining the highest standards in television production.
Having a Crush on grandMA3
15/02/2024 - Production News
Korea – The unmistakable buzz and excitement of music concerts as a teenager initially sparked lighting professional Soyoun Lee’s interest in lighting and visuals, so much so that later she left her office job, trained in lighting and is now pursuing a very successful career. Currently, she is working for Lite Factory in Korea, designing and programming shows for several high-profile K-Pop music artists in Singapore and Korea.
Claypaky Sharpy Plus Lights Up Fito Páez Anniversary Tour in Buenos Aires
15/02/2024 - Production News
Argentina – Argentine rock and pop musician Fito Páez continued his "El amor 30 años después del amor" tour last year with a 16 December concert at the Estadio UNO – Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi in Buenos Aires where 54 Claypaky Sharpy Plus fixtures enhanced the energy on stage.
Beautiful Feelings for Skan PA Hire and The Chemical Brothers
15/02/2024 - Production News
UK – Thirty-five years after DJ visionaries Ed Simons and Tom Rowlands formed, and 18 years after their audio crew began working with Skan, The Chemical Brothers visited UK arenas in support of new album, ‘For That Beautiful Feeling’. Their tenth studio release made another huge impact on electronic music, receiving a nomination for ‘Best Dance/Electronic Music Album’ at the 2024 GRAMMYS and winning Rolling Stone UK’s ‘Album of the Year‘ in 2023.
L-Acoustics K Series Enlivens Lyon Cultural Scene at the New, Populous-designed LDLC Arena
15/02/2024 - Project News
France – The newly inaugurated LDLC Arena in Lyon, boasting a 16,000 capacity, is a prominent addition to France's event venues as the largest indoor arena outside Paris. In a city already known for its vibrant fusion of history, culture and innovation, this new, Populous-designed venue symbolises the ambitious objective of the local government to offer a versatile space that can host large crowds for electrifying sports events and major concerts. LDLC Arena will serve as home to Lyon-Villeurbanne’s ASVEL basketball team while accommodating large-scale tournaments, exhibitions and national and international tours. The venue opened in November with a concert from Lyon-born celebrity and comedian Florence Foresti and it has already hosted concerts from the likes of Arctic Monkeys.
Sound Technology Ltd announces JBL VTX A6 Open House sessions
15/02/2024 - Event News
UK – Following on from the successful Performance Audio Showcase event at Troxy in January, Sound Technology Ltd – distributor of Harman Professional audio brands in the UK & Ireland – has announced JBL VTX A6 Open House sessions at its demonstration facility in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire on the 5 to 7th March.
Powersoft Announces Technology Partnership with Ferrari
14/02/2024 - Business News
Italy – Powersoft S.p.A., a global technology leader in audio amplification systems, signal processing and transducer systems for the pro-AV sector, has announced a technology partnership with Ferrari S.p.A., bringing together Italian excellence in acoustic innovation and automotive engineering.
Analog Way Names Jim Groover New South Central and Western Midwest Regional Sales Manager
14/02/2024 - People News
USA – Analog Way has announced that Jim Groover has joined the company as south central and western mid-west regional sales manager based in Houston, Texas. He comes on board from posts at Stewart Filmscreen and Digital Projection International (DPI) where he gained extensive experience with diverse projects and applications for the pro AV marketplace.
TAF Truss is Now Closer to UK Customers
14/02/2024 - Business News
UK – TAF - The FACTORY has opened a new office and warehouse exclusively dedicated to serving customers in the UK and Ireland: – TAF UK!
Renowned Irish Lighting Designer Kevin Smith Joins PSI Production as Business Development Manager
14/02/2024 - People News
Ireland – PSI Production, a leading name in the event production, sales and install industry, has announced the appointment of Kevin Smith as its new business development manager. Known for his exceptional skills in lighting design and training, Kevin brings a wealth of experience and creativity to the team.
Jeff Croiter Calls on Chauvet Professional for Sabbath Theatre
14/02/2024 - Production News
USA – Reality dangles precariously on the strings held by the puppeteer. Hidden behind the scenes, this master of illusion exerts an invisible hand to create a world of its own in a small space. It is a world familiar to Mickey Sabbath, an ageing, manipulative and sex-obsessed puppeteer, who is the subject of Sabbath’s Theatre, a new play by Ariel Levy and John Turturro, based on the Phillip Roth novel of the same name.
Bandit Lites Named Concert Visuals Company of the Year at Pollstar Live!
14/02/2024 - Event News
USA – Bandit Lites has announced that it was named Concert Visuals Company of the Year at the 35th annual Pollstar Awards. This was Bandit’s 30th career win in 30 years as a lighting company across multiple honours.
Robe Assists Kontrafakt to Enter New Era
13/02/2024 - Production News
Czech Republic – Show designer and director Martin Hruska wanted to create an ambitious, breathtakingly visual and memorable performance space for Slovak rap group Kontrafakt to deliver their highly anticipated “New Era” concerts at Prague’s O2 Arena in the Czech capital, a challenge achieved with the assistance of nearly 200 Robe moving lights and a spectacular automated stage set.
Ayrton adds NAN Audiovisuais as a distributor for Portugal
13/02/2024 - Business News
Portugal – Ayrton is delighted to announce the appointment of NAN Audiovisuais as a distributor for Portugal, with immediate effect.
Allen & Heath AHM Powers Astral Adventures at Laupheim Planetarium
13/02/2024 - Project News
Germany – Located just outside the southern German city of Ulm, the Laupheim Planetarium and Observatory welcomes over 30,000 visitors every year to marvel at the wonders of space via the state-of-the-art Zeiss planetarium with its immersive full dome projection system.
Strange and Unusual
13/02/2024 - Production News
UK – Unusual Rigging has dealt with a fair few strange and, well, unusual requests over the years. So, when Gary Beestone was brought on board as technical director for Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions’ Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Unusual was the obvious choice for the production’s complex rigging.
Absen ‘Breakaway’ with Norway’s Stavanger Oilers
13/02/2024 - Project News
Norway – World-leading LED display manufacturer, Absen, has partnered with Czech sports software company, Goal Sport to provide high-performance screens at the home of professional Norwegian ice hockey team, Stavanger Oilers.
Martin Audio Adorn Pendants Perfect for Museum of Art
13/02/2024 - Project News
USA – A sensitive installation of Martin Audio’s ADORN ACP-55T pendant speakers has been undertaken at the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) West Building Gallery in Raleigh, North Carolina, by RMB Audio.
Tateside and WatchHouse create the perfect brew of AV and aesthetics
13/02/2024 - Project News
UK – Tateside, a London-based integrator of audiovisual and IT solutions, has announced its collaboration with WatchHouse. If you’ve visited central London in recent months, you’ll probably have noticed this new chain of design-conscious cafés, now in 15 Houses across the capital. Tateside has integrated AV and IT solutions across several WatchHouse locations, including background music and digital signage and will support the brand's expansion moving forward, including the opening of new Houses in the USA.
Robe Imbibes the ISE Vibes
13/02/2024 - Event News
Spain – Robe Lighting enjoyed the great vibes, brisk business, lively atmosphere and fantastic visitor numbers checking out the 2024 Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) expo at FIRA Barcelona, Spain.
A new level for Ragam Pro AVL with India’s first DiGiCo Quantum 225
12/02/2024 - Production News
India – Biju KV, owner of Ragam Pro AVL was planning to upgrade the company’s mixing console and knew he wanted to invest in DiGiCo. Choosing a DiGiCo Quantum 225, Ragam Pro AVL became the first rental company in India to have one in its inventory.
Hippotizer drives intricate ‘Unikko’ projections at LUX Helsinki festival
12/02/2024 - Production News
Finland – The celebrated LUX Helsinki light festival took place at venues across the Finnish capital during January, with a highlight being the specially created projection mapped visual display onto the intricate façade of the National Gallery Ateneum. The looping, five-hour graphic animations formed a large, 8000px-wide canvas and were projected by six Barco UDX 4K32 projectors and driven by Green Hippo Hippotizer Montane+ RTX and Karst+ media servers.
Miles Dudgeon Joins ACT Entertainment in NYC Metro Regional Sales Role
12/02/2024 - People News
USA – ACT Entertainment has announced that Miles Dudgeon has come aboard as New York City Metro regional salesperson. Dudgeon brings extensive industry experience and knowledge of the eastern US sales market to his new post.
StageOne Announces Exclusive Distribution Rights for JTS Professional Products in South Africa
12/02/2024 - Business News
South Africa – StageOne has announced a significant development in its product offering through an exclusive distribution agreement with JTS Professional Co., Ltd. This agreement was concluded at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) Show 2024, which took place from 30 January to 2 February in Barcelona. Under this new partnership, StageOne will be the sole distributor of JTS Professional's acclaimed product line-up in South Africa, including an extensive range of wired and wireless microphones, instrument microphones, headphones, earphones and installation microphones.
Ed Warren and Chauvet Professional Bring Flower Power to The Lottery Winners
09/02/2024 - Production News
UK – It is close to impossible to improve on the power a flower must give rise to warm feelings and good thoughts, but Ed Warren managed to do just that when he lit The Lottery Winners’ recent homecoming show. The ‘flowers’ that this well-known lighting designer planted on stage at the iconic 02 Apollo Manchester might not have been as delicately beautiful as the red and yellow blooms that dot nearby Ardwick Green every spring (nor were they anywhere near as fragrant), but they did inspire the sell-out crowd at this show, while also reflecting the freewheeling spirit of the local band, who reach the top of the UK charts for the first time last spring.
Winner announced for ABTT Virtual Ideas Platform 2023
09/02/2024 - Event News
UK – The 2023 ABTT Virtual Ideas Platform winner was revealed on Thursday 1st February in a ceremony at the annual ALPD and White Light ‘New Technology Showcase’ in the Embassy Theatre at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
Tensor Go Times Ten for Tring Park School
09/02/2024 - Project News
UK – Tring Park School for the Performing Arts is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school in Hertfordshire. As a specialist provider of vocational training in the performing arts, the school offers courses that include dance, acting, commercial music and musical theatre, as well a full academic syllabus from preparatory to A-Level. It is one of only 21schools selected to allocate government-funded Dance and Drama Awards, a scholarship scheme designed to subsidise the cost of professional dance and drama training for the most talented students at leading institutions. Since 1945, the school has been located in Tring Park Mansion, originally designed by Sir Christopher Wren and formerly occupied by the Rothschild family.
Brentwood Baptist Church Chooses KLANG:konductor as the Capstone of its Sanctuary Modernization
09/02/2024 - Project News
USA – Brentwood Baptist Church was officially constituted on Easter Sunday of 1969 in the Nashville suburb of Brentwood, Tennessee. In the past half a century, it’s grown to nine campuses around the region and consistently averaged over 5,000 worshipers in weekly on-campus attendance, along with an estimated 4,000 additional online viewers. The current main campus’s church was built in 2002 and had a few updates along the way, but last May it completed a complete refresh of the sanctuary’s audio, video and lighting systems, in concert with leading AVL systems integrator Diversified. And the finishing touch on the updated audio infrastructure is a new KLANG:konductor, the most powerful and versatile immersive in-ear mixing processor ever.
Optimal Audio Proves Good Fit for King’s Head
09/02/2024 - Project News
UK – The King’s Head is popular pub in the village of Bwlchgwyn, not far from Wrexham in North Wales. As well as serving high-quality food and drink, the pub stages a variety of events, ranging from karaoke, live performance, bingo, televised sport and quiz nights. Providing a valuable focus for the community, owners Eddie and Abbie always strive to deliver the best customer experience possible, and recently took the decision to upgrade the pub’s sound system, which they no longer considered fit for purpose.
HOLOPLOT wins Best of Show Award at ISE 2024
09/02/2024 - Event News
Spain – With ISE’s 20th edition deservedly hailed as its most successful yet, HOLOPLOT enjoyed an equally successful show. The Berlin-based pro audio company received a Best of Show Award in the AV Technology category for its X2 Matrix Array: a third consecutive win, with its X1 Matrix Array winning back-to-back in 2022 and 2023.
DirectOut and 7Hertz Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Audio Solutions in the Middle East
09/02/2024 - Business News
UAE - DirectOut, a pioneer in audio technology, has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with 7Hertz, a renowned distributor of professional and home audio products. This collaboration emphasises DirectOut's commitment to providing world-class audio solutions through an innovative and forward-thinking distribution partner in the Middle East region.
Marquee AV delivers state-of-the-art AV solution for the Battlebridge Room at Kings Place
09/02/2024 - Project News
UK – Marquee AV, a leading provider of audio-visual solutions for events and venues, has recently delivered a cutting-edge AV solution for the Battlebridge Room, one of the conference and event spaces in Kings Place, London’s King’s Cross area. Kings Place Events, an ongoing customer of Marquee AV, sell the ten spaces within the building for various events and initiated the project. They wanted to enhance their existing AV system so that event technicians could use it more broadly.
Astera Launches ProjectionLens for PlutoFresnel
08/02/2024 - Equipment News
Astera boosts the creative potential and functionality of its battery powered PlutoFresnel LED luminaire with the launch of the new ProjectionLens which transforms it into a profile fixture.
Harpa Invests in Robe FORTES
08/02/2024 - Project News
Iceland – Harpa, Iceland’s premier concert hall and conference centre, located in capital city Reykjavik has invested in 48 new Robe FORTE moving lights which will be utilised in the 1,600 capacity Grand Hall, home of the Icelandic Opera and the Iceland Symphony Orchestra.
Ricky Bouckenhove and Live Systems Brighten Magic of Kerstcircus with Chauvet Professional
08/02/2024 - Production News
The Netherlands – Kerstcircus Ahoy has pretty much everything fans expect to find in a circus, from trapeze artists and acrobats to jugglers and clowns, including the disarmingly charming Austrian clown, Don Christian. But this popular wintertime event, which has been captivating audiences for over a half-century, doesn’t stop there.
PLASA Focus Leeds returns to connect entertainment tech professionals
08/02/2024 - Event News
UK - PLASA Focus Leeds is gearing up for another successful year at the Royal Armouries 14-15 May, 2024 and registration is now open for a free entry badge.
Harmony in Nature: Elation lighting adorns Hawai‘i’s Lāna‘i Ocean Theater
08/02/2024 - Project News
USA – In a harmonious blend of cultural reverence, sustainability and modern entertainment, the Lāna‘i Ocean Theater has emerged as a spectacular amphitheatre on the southeast coast of Lāna‘i, the sixth largest island in the Hawaiian Archipelago. This visionary project stands proudly within the lush grounds of the Four Seasons Resort Lāna‘i, overlooking the serene Hulopo'e Bay and employs IP-rated Proteus Lucius and Arena Zoom Q7IP luminaires from Elation.
Andreas Gall Appointed as d&b group’s New Chief Digital Officer
07/02/2024 - People News
Germany – d&b group, the market leader in professional audio technology and provider of AVLM solutions, has announced the appointment of Andreas (Andi) Gall as its new chief digital officer (CDO). With a wealth of experience spanning over three decades in the media, event and brand content industries, Gall assumes the critical role of leading d&b’s digital strategy during a transformative period where technology-driven change is revolutionising the future of live events and entertainment.
Panto Time for Robe
07/02/2024 - Production News
UK - Lighting designer Andy Webb didn’t have any hesitation about which additional production lighting he wanted on the rig for two high-profile UK 2023-24 pantomime seasons: it was Robe!
Clear-Com Arcadia Enhances Kent State University's Theatre and Dance School, Prioritising Production Efficiency and Student Education
07/02/2024 - Project News
USA – Situated on the Kent State University campus in Kent, Ohio, the Center for the Performing Arts is dedicated to creative excellence and delivering an exceptional learning environment for students. After struggling with a single-channel communications system and walkie-talkies for some time, the School of Theater and Dance evolved its production communication with its recent installation of Clear-Com’s Arcadia Central Station IP intercom platform. The new Arcadia system seamlessly integrates with the school’s Clear-Com FreeSpeak II digital wireless and HelixNet digital wired party line intercom user stations they had previously installed as part of an infrastructure upgrade. This set-up now combines all the functionality Kent State University requires to have the constant clear communications it needs for every stage of the production, from pre-production tech set-up, including in-class education, to the actual performances.
600 GLP X5 atoms populate 150 ‘tree’ towers in expansive set fabrication
07/02/2024 - Production News
USA – GLP pulled out all the stops for lighting designers Mat Stovall and Manny Treeson when video game developer Blizzard Entertainment's BlizzCon 2023 was held at the Anaheim Convention Center in southern California recently.
Dynacord expands its V Series amplifier line with compact V600:2 two-channel model
07/02/2024 - Equipment News
Dynacord has announced the introduction V600:2, a new member of its V Series family of commercial amplifiers. With a total output capacity of 600 watts, this ultra-compact two-channel amplifier is not only tailored for background music and announcements but also excels whenever higher SPL levels in small to mid-sized fixed installations are required, including educational facilities, hospitality venues, retail areas and houses of worship.
STS Communication elevates virtual production capabilities for its CR49 and Studio1D with Brompton Technology LED processing
07/02/2024 - Project News
Italy – Forged nearly four decades ago as a congress equipment supplier, STS Communication has since transformed into a full-service provider, delivering technical expertise and top-tier equipment for corporate and special events, music tours, exhibitions, brand activations, broadcast TV, as well as fashion and retail projects. As a member of the PRG Alliance, the company stands as one of Italy's pioneers in deploying Virtual Production, prominently featured in two state-of-the-art multi-functional STStudios: CR49 and Studio1D, both powered by Brompton Technology LED processing.
L-Acoustics Sound System Elevates the Glamour of Manchester’s New Sexy Fish Dining Experience
06/02/2024 - Project News
UK – Manchester's vibrant Spinningfields district is home to the city’s most popular museums, bars, restaurants and shops. This cultural centre recently welcomed a new dining destination with the opening of Sexy Fish, a name already synonymous with culinary glamour in London and Miami. The restaurant comprises a main dining room, a late-night bar and a semi-private dining space known as ‘The Tropical Reef Room’, which can accommodate 30 guests. Sexy Fish Manchester features sculptures by Damien Hirst, fish-shaped lamps designed by Frank Gehry and a pink onyx bar where guests can enjoy a comprehensive selection of champagne. Its liveliness is further mirrored by its line-up of events, including dinner parties where the restaurant becomes a world-class entertainment venue, hosting an impressive range of international performers and DJs.
DSP OUT Factory Presets – combine all LINEAR Series speakers perfectly with each other
06/02/2024 - Equipment News
HK Audio speakers from the LINEAR 5 MKII, LINEAR 7, LINEAR 9 and LINEAR 5 or LINEAR SUB series can now be easily combined with each other. This is made possible by the DSP OUT of the current LINEAR 5 MK II, LINEAR 7 and LINEAR 9 series and the DSP OUT Factory Presets. All presets have been optimised by the developers at HK AUDIO to suit the respective speaker combinations and guarantee the highest sound quality and operational reliability.
Robe iFORTE Brings Home a 2024 Parnelli Award
06/02/2024 - Event News
USA – The Robe Lighting iFORTE luminaire – currently its most powerful LED innovation – has won a coveted Parnelli Award for Indispensable Lighting Technology.
Barrett Hall and Invoke Entertainment Create Elegant Emmys Red Carpet Looks with Chauvet Professional
06/02/2024 - Production News
USA – “Dazzling!” The word was used often by the entertainment media when reporting on the Red Carpet at this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards. Journalists used this and similar plaudits to describe not just the TV stars as they exited their limousines, but also their sartorial splendour, from Jessica Chastain’s chartreuse Gucci dress to Ali Wong’s embroidered satin Louis Vuitton skirt.
CGI delivers Audio Upgrades to the World’s Largest Rugby Stadium
06/02/2024 - Project News
UK – Clair Global Integration (CGI) has been chosen to future-proof Twickenham Stadium’s new bowl installation using the JBL Professional VLA loudspeaker range.
NEXT Audiogroup introduces LAm114xA PLUS
06/02/2024 - Equipment News
NEXT Audiogroup introduces the new LAm114xA PLUS, a new version of the famous LAm114xA.
Ayrton Mistral S is perfect for Saturate Designs in Bangkok
06/02/2024 - Project News
Thailand – Established in 2009, with offices in Bangkok and Sydney, Saturate Designs specialises in lighting design for the entertainment industry, providing bespoke solutions for festivals, live music, installation projects, films and theatre designs, from concept visualisation through to programming and operation.
Welsh National Opera sings the praises of MDG ATMe haze generator
06/02/2024 - Project News
UK – Welsh National Opera's head of lighting and sound, Ben Naylor, was delighted to take possession recently of an MDG ATMe haze generator with a digital theFAN unit, both housed conveniently in MDG's purpose-built vertical flightcase.
Alobar’s sets the stage for excellence at prestigious St. Louis school with Obsidian and Elation
06/02/2024 - Project News
USA – Alobar's Lighting and Sound has installed a state-of-the-art lighting and lighting control solution at the prestigious Villa Duchesne school in St. Louis, Missouri. The new system, which features an NX1 lighting console from Obsidian Control Systems along with NETRON signal distribution, includes an array of Elation KL series and Seven Batten lights, providing the school’s Pavich Theatre with an exceptional level of control and creativity in their lighting design.
Brompton Technology helps d&b audiotechnik create ultra-realistic immersive demo in Japan
06/02/2024 - Project News
Japan – Developed as a toolkit to create natural, harmonious, enveloping and emotionally engaging listening experiences for rooms of all sizes, from small live music venues to large-scale halls, d&b Soundscape has undergone international tours and has featured in world-renowned musicals, festivals and concerts. Most recently, the technology was showcased at Japan’s 2023 Inter BEE tradeshow, integrating not only the German loudspeaker and amplifier manufacturer’s cutting-edge audio solution, but equally cutting-edge video processing from Brompton Technology to deliver an ultra-realistic immersive experience for show visitors.
Audient iD44 – A Building Block of Audio Designer’s Set-up
06/02/2024 - Project News
Denmark – Musician, producer, vocalist, composer, DJ and audio designer Elysha Zaide (alternatively known as the artist 'Ill-esha') added Audient iD44 to her studio set-up recently. “I love to design experiences, soundscapes, moods and inspiration by sculpting the vibrations of air,” she says and her iD44 audio interface is the ideal companion.
Marquee AV select Martin Audio CDD for new Daroco Soho Italian restaurant
06/02/2024 - Project News
UK – Marquee AV recently helped boost the atmosphere at new London West End Italian restaurant, Daroco Soho, by installing a premium Martin Audio CDD sound reinforcement system.
Now you see it, now you don’t – be your own Boss
05/02/2024 - Production News
UK – Staged exclusively for over a hundred of London’s leading ‘Influencers’, the hologram experience starring internationally famous models Gisele Bündchen (Brazil) and Lee Min-ho (South Korea) caused quite the sensation for Boss (now a distinct entity from parent company Hugo Boss) on the last night of January. Just how do you place a ten-metre tall, seemingly 3D reality projection of a person in front of Tower Bridge?
TAIT Expands Global Producing Offer with Appointment of Martin Green CBE
05/02/2024 - People News
UK – TAIT is expanding its producing offer with the appointment of Martin Green CBE as vice president of global live events.
ISE 2024 Breaks all Records at Anniversary Show
05/02/2024 - Event News
Spain – Integrated Systems Europe 2024 was the most successful edition in its 20-year history. Taking place at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via venue the show attracted 73,891 unique verified attendees from 162 countries, a record since the show’s inception in Geneva in 2004. This represents an increase of 27% on the 2023 edition.
Following huge success last year, the much-loved ABTT Theatre Show is set to return for its 44th edition once more at Alexandra Palace on 5th and 6th June
05/02/2024 - Event News
UK – Free to attend, this popular industry event connects thousands of visitors with many of the biggest names in theatre and live entertainment.
ETC and a Tale of Two Orchestral Venues
05/02/2024 - Project News
USA – You might be excused for thinking that there are few challenges to lighting an orchestra. You would be wrong, according to veteran lighting designer Chris Shick. “Orchestral musicians are extremely sensitive; you have to strike the right balance so they can read their music, see the conductor and not be blinded by frontlight.” When it was time for his long-time client, the Cleveland Orchestra, to update its lighting, he reached for ETC thanks to their balance of power and artistry.
The ALPD announces the winners of the Michael Northen Award, The Fred Foster Award for Production Electrics and The ALPD Award for Programming Excellence at the New Technology Showcase
02/02/2024 - Event News
UK – The Association for Lighting Production Design announce the winners of its 2023 Awards at the New Technology Showcase at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama on Thursday 1st February. This event, jointly hosted by White Light, the ALPD and RCSSD is an opportunity for lighting professionals to explore and compare the latest lighting technology available on the market.
Niklas Fuchs Busks LEMO Unplugged Tour with ChamSys Stadium Connect
01/02/2024 - Production News
Austria – LEMO may be one of the most popular Austrian performers today, but at heart, says Niklas Fuchs, he is more like “the friendly musician from next door.” This relaxed and engaging personality is reflected in the star’s LEMO Unplugged Tour, which has a set that looks like a living room.
Circus Knie Creates Magic with Chauvet Professional
01/02/2024 - Production News
Switzerland – A circus is magic. How else to explain how, in a single afternoon, it can turn even the most serious adult into a child, eyes wide open with wonder, marvelling at acts that turn reality on its head.
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