News Archive for March 2024
DiGiCo Quantum 7s seamlessly integrate sound at revival performance of The Ballad of the Canal
28/03/2024 - Production News
China – The Ballad of the Canal (运河谣) is an opera exploring the stories of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. Created over 2500 years ago, the canal is a feat of engineering on par with the Great Wall of China. The opera entwines both classical Chinese and western styles of opera, integrating these different forms successfully alongside an unamplified orchestra required a thoughtful solution combining the venue’s existing SD5s and two additional DiGiCo Quantum 7s.
Scotty McCreery’s US tour hits next level with Hippotizer
28/03/2024 - Production News
USA – American country singer Scotty McCreery’s Cab in a Solo Tour is making its way through the US with a versatile setlist that transitions between upbeat anthems and touching ballads, backed by three upstage LED screens driven by tvONE's Green Hippo brand of Hippotizer media servers.
30 Years of Rock ‘n’ Robe Celebrated at Prolight+Sound 2024
28/03/2024 - Event News
Germany – Czech moving and LED lighting manufacturer Robe celebrated its 30th anniversary in fantastic style in Hall 12.1 at the 2024 Prolight+Sound expo in Frankfurt and looked forward to another 30 years at the forefront of lighting innovation.
Chauvet Professional and Squeek Lights Help Quinn Brabender Keep Pace With The Plot In You
28/03/2024 - Production News
USA – Fans never know what to expect at a live performance by The Plot In You. Sure, everybody understands that they will be treated to some razor-sharp riffs and take-your-breath-away melodic control that push (no, make that shatter) the boundaries of metalcore music, but sooner or later the band will thrill the crowd by turning on a coin and taking their performance in a surprising new direction.
Production Futures Enjoys Successful Studio TALKS Podcast Launch
28/03/2024 - Event News
UK – More than 200 students from institutions around the UK tuned in live to Production Futures’ new YouTube channel for the launch of the Production Futures Studio TALKS podcast last week. Cheshire College, LIPA, The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and Norwich University were all represented, with in some cases, tutors bringing whole classes to the session.
DiGiCo Quantum Range onboard processing delivers streamlined flexibility for The 1975 extended world tour
28/03/2024 - Production News
Worldwide – The 1975’s appetite for touring is unparalleled and their schedule is gruelling, so their touring equipment needs to be able to keep up. Eighteen rounds of air and road freight can take its toll and reliable consoles that can withstand dust, heat, cold and humidity are vital as the team and their equipment cross multiple time zones.
“It’s Coming Together…” – Lawo Invites Audio and Video Professionals to Special Online Event on 9th April
28/03/2024 - Event News
Germany – Lawo, the global technology partner with a long history of delivering innovative solutions for live media production workflows, announces its upcoming milestone product introduction event on 9th April.
Fuze Teatro framing fixture from Elation a master of silent performance
28/03/2024 - Equipment News
Elation Professional is offering the meticulous lighting designer the Fuze Teatro, a discreet and refined moving head luminaire that can be used to visually craft any scene without drawing attention to itself. Designed for any application where a noiseless, fully automated framing fixture with full-spectrum colour range and quality is required, the Fuze Teatro is fanless for completely silent operation. Output is notably impressive as is the feature set.
Taste Club in Thailand Improves Nightlife Experience with Full Control from Allen & Heath
27/03/2024 - Project News
Thailand – Taste Club, a popular destination for nightlife enthusiasts in Bangkok, upgraded its sound system with the installation of state-of-the-art technology from industry leaders Allen & Heath and Adamson.
John Garberson and Creative BackStage Pump Up Powerhouse with Chauvet Professional
27/03/2024 - Production News
USA – “Empty space is never wasted space,” Andy Warhol once observed. The pioneer of pop art knew whereof he spoke. By carefully inserting blank spaces in his work, he gave its emotional power room to grow and flourish.
Clair Global’s Worldwide Network Supports Artists Playing Europe’s Biggest Country Music Festival
27/03/2024 - Production News
UK – Taking place in London, Glasgow, and Belfast this March, Country to Country (C2C) Festival brought a taste of Nashville to the British Isles with help from Clair Global, Sound Image and Britannia Row Productions.
Robert Juliat revealed new Tristan and Ravel at Prolight+Sound, Frankfurt
27/03/2024 - Event News
Germany – Robert Juliat reports huge success with the response to its latest new products at Prolight+Sound, Frankfurt where it exhibited alongside its long-term German distributor, Lightpower.
Networking, Innovation and Community Shine at ISCVEx 2024
27/03/2024 - Event News
UK – The Institute of Sound, Communications and Visual Engineers (ISCVE) celebrates the overwhelming success of ISCVEx 2024, an event that has notably marked its presence in the sound, communications and audio visual industries. The two-day symposium, which took place from 19-20 March at the historic Coombe Abbey, brought together more than 250 attendees in a compelling showcase of knowledge, technology and community.
Claypaky at Prolight+Sound 2024
27/03/2024 - Event News
Germany – Under the motto “Claypaky: leading through innovation. And Beyond”, Claypaky celebrated its participation in the 2024 edition of Prolight+Sound (Halle 12.1, stand E69).
Ayrton’s Cobra Strikes the Right Light for Luciano
27/03/2024 - Production News
Europe – Throughout February 2024, German Rap artist, Luciano, worked his way across Germany, Switzerland and Austria on his Seductive tour. One of the first German-speaking rappers in the UK Drill style, Luciano was Germany’s most streamed artist on Spotify in 2022 and deserves nothing but the best for his music and outstanding live shows. 80 Ayrton Cobra fixtures were duly supplied by TDA CLAIR GmbH for this year's tour and they proved to be a brilliant success for the show.
Jolin Tsai shines on stage with Sennheiser Digital 6000
27/03/2024 - Production News
China – Pop diva Jolin Tsai has become acclaimed for her uniquely enchanting voice and magnetic stage presence. Between 2019 and 2023, her enthralling “Ugly Beauty World Tour” captivated audiences worldwide. The tour, named after her 14th studio album, Ugly Beauty, earned her nominations in seven categories and won her two major awards at the 2019 Golden Melody Awards. Tsai relied on a Digital 6000 microphone system to give her fans a spectacular audio experience throughout the show, which was packed with familiar tunes, dazzling outfits and electrifying dance moves.
Panasonic Connect Powers Guinness World Records-Certified World’s Largest Permanent Projection Mapping Display
27/03/2024 - Project News
Japan – Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. has announced that Panasonic’s projection system was chosen to power the world’s largest permanent projection mapping display at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku. Certified by Guinness World Records as the largest architectural projection-mapped display (permanent), operation commenced on 25 February, 2024. Going forward, the system will decorate the building with diverse content programming to revitalise the night-time economy.
Fall Out Boy Falls for DiGiCo’s Quantum Consoles
26/03/2024 - Production News
USA – “I don't know that there's another desk that we could really do it all with,” says Chad Olech, front of house mix engineer for Fall Out Boy, talking about managing the band’s complex comms infrastructure that sees three separate talkback lines coming into his DiGiCo Quantum5 console, as well as mixing a great show for fans. “I don't think there's another manufacturer that makes something that would do what we need it to do in this situation. I'm sure we could work our way around it, but it wouldn't be as seamless and as easy.”
Perfect staging for dream homes: GLP impression X5 Compact illuminates Bretz Möbelmanufaktur’s trade fair stand
26/03/2024 - Production News
Germany – The international furniture and furnishings fair, imm cologne, took place at Koelnmesse in Cologne between 14–18 January. The German furniture manufacturer Bretz Wohnträume GmbH stands out at every furniture trade fair with its creative, designer upholstered furniture in soft shapes and bright colours. But in 2024, the stand of the family business based in Gensingen, Rhineland-Palatinate, caused even more of a stir. The reason for this was the lighting, which emphasised the unique characteristics and colours of each piece of furniture to optimum effect.
Robe Gets Wild in Singapore
26/03/2024 - Project News
Singapore – Wild Rice @ Funan is part of a modern performing arts complex sitting at the heart of Singapore’s buzzing civic and cultural district. Built in 2019, the main Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre space offers an intimate 358 capacity space with Singapore’s only thrust stage, which was inspired by the Royal Shakespeare Company’s famous Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Absen Europe embarks on a new chapter for its Sports and OOH Division
26/03/2024 - People News
Germany - Absen, the world's leading LED display brand, announces the retirement of Ross Burling, its European industry development director OOH and sports.
Allen & Heath Raises the Bar at SXSW 2024
26/03/2024 - Production News
USA – Allen & Heath, a leader in live sound mixing technology, has once again made a huge splash at this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas. The company’s intuitive technology and commitment to quality sound were on full display across dozens of venues throughout the festival, to the delight of audiences and engineers alike.
Audient ORIA Now Shipping
26/03/2024 - Equipment News
Audient has announced that ORIA, the all-in-one audio interface and monitor controller designed specifically for multi-speaker arrays ranging from stereo to 9.1.6 set-ups (and everything in between) is now shipping.
Encore Adds Stefica Divkovic to Global Leadership Team
26/03/2024 - People News
UK – Encore, a leading global event technology and production services company, has named Stefica Divkovic the managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). In her new role, Divkovic will develop and execute Encore's strategic plan for the EMEA region.
The new F1 Arcade in Birmingham revs up with KV2
26/03/2024 - Project News
UK – Birmingham’s latest high-adrenalin attraction, the new F1 Arcade in Chamberlain Square, has become the latest venue to benefit from a high-quality AV solution supplied and integrated by TVC Technology Solutions. F1 Arcade is an exhilarating F1 racing experience that promises to evoke your inner champion with no fewer than 53 bespoke full-motion racing simulators that can cater to every level of driving skill and all in a sleek, classy environment that also offers a tantalising range of culinary delights accompanied by an extensive selection of cocktails, champagne, fine wines and beers. TVC delivered a comprehensive multi-zone audio system from KV2 to help create the pulsating energy of the race circuit. The experience is completed by an array of huge TV screens so that fans can watch the ‘real’ motor racing with live commentary, entertainment and the guarantee of an absolutely electric atmosphere.
Rainer Brandstätter returns to AV Stumpfl
26/03/2024 - People News
Austria – AV Stumpfl has announced that experienced pro-AV professional Rainer Brandstätter (pictured) has rejoined the company in the newly created role of product partnership manager.
Sterling Event Group counts on EM Acoustics Reference Series
26/03/2024 - Production News
UK – Sterling Events Group, a leading UK-based technical event production and hire company, recently added to its professional audio offering through a substantial investment in EM Acoustics loudspeakers. Since adding to its portfolio, Sterling has deployed EM Acoustics systems on multiple high-profile projects.
BG Event’s unique MLA time alignment for Magdi Rúzsa’s two-stage Budapest arena show
26/03/2024 - Production News
Hungary – After working with leading Hungarian artiste, Magdolna ‘Magdi’ Rúzsa for more than a decade, Martin Audio’s Hungarian partner, BG Event, is accustomed to rising to unique challenges.
Over 250 Elation Proteus Illuminate Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Founding Day Art Installation
25/03/2024 - Production News
Saudi Arabia - Lighting designer Thomas Giegerich of bright! studios and ES:ME Entertainment Services teamed up to illuminate a stunning agal art piece for Saudi Arabia's 2024 Founding Day celebration and used over 250 Elation Proteus luminaires to fulfil the brief. The event, held on 22 February, commemorated the founding of the first Saudi state and showcased the rich heritage and enduring spirit of the Kingdom.
Ayrton Lighting Fixtures and grandMA3 Control Love the Nightlife at LIV Las Vegas
21/03/2024 - Project News
USA – With its expansion to the famed Strip, Fontainebleau Las Vegas has launched LIV Las Vegas, the city’s newest nightlife destination, which lighting designer Stephen Lieberman has illuminated with an array of Ayrton fixtures controlled by a grandMA3 light console. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton and MA Lighting products in North America.
IPS Uses 200+ Square Metres of Chauvet Professional REM 3IP Screens at Dune: Part Two World Premiere
21/03/2024 - Production News
UK – The desert planet Arrakis came to life at Leicester Square for the world premiere of Dune: Part Two on Thursday 15 February, with nearly 30 tons of sand shipped to the site for the gala created by Limited Edition Event Design. But the rainy weather during the build-up days leading to the star-studded red carpet affair was anything but desert-like. No matter though, the IP65 rated 3.9mm pitch panels were more than up to the task of handling rain.
Jerry Appelt Evokes History at Babylon Berlin Live with Chauvet Professional
21/03/2024 - Production News
Germany – There are few times in the course of events when history teeters on the brink as it braces itself for events that will not merely change things but sweep away all that is familiar and turn reality on its head. Germany’s Weimar Republic took place in one such period. Stradling the two world wars, it lived and died during the decade-and-a-half when democracy gave way to Nazism and the world, as most people knew it, changed forever.
Julien Trochu and West Evénement Light the Creative Spirit of Les Trans with Chauvet Professional
21/03/2024 - Production News
France – The music starts at 9pm and continues virtually non-stop until morning. This process is repeated over the course of four days inside 100,000 square metres of cavernous airport hangers. But one could wander through Rennes Airport Parc Expo for the entire Les Rencontres Trans Musicales (aka “Transmusicales” or “Les Trans”) without ever hearing the same music twice.
elektraLite Sets the Right Mood with elektraBar Vibe
21/03/2024 - Equipment News
Nearly a decade after launching its popular elektraBar linear strip fixture, elektraLite now unveils its new elektraBar Vibe. Measuring one metre in length, the company’s newest professional lighting bar takes a decidedly different approach than its predecessor.
Powersoft Reveals Plans for New Human Audio Experience Center HQ
21/03/2024 - Business News
Italy – Powersoft, a world leader in audio amplification, acoustic signal processing and transducer systems for the pro-audio industry, has announced plans for a new HQ: the Powersoft Human Audio Experience Center.
Largest Digital Ceiling in Europe Part of Manchester’s Printworks Transformation
21/03/2024 - Project News
UK – The transformation of Manchester’s landmark leisure scheme, Printworks, was revealed on Wednesday 20 March 2024 following a £21M refurbishment.
Brompton provides NX_GN technology for Bring Me the Horizon world tour
21/03/2024 - Production News
Worldwide – Celebrating two decades since their formation and gearing up for the release of their first album in five years, January saw British rock giants Bring Me the Horizon (BMTH) embarked on a sold-out arena tour across the UK and Ireland. The NX_GN WRLD TOUR featured a visually stunning display including a 500-panel LED setup, courtesy of Video Design and powered by Brompton Technology LED processing.
HOLOPLOT named by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024
21/03/2024 - Business News
Germany - HOLOPLOT has announced its inclusion in the Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024, sitting alongside the best and most innovative companies, including OpenAI, Youtube, Beyonce’s Parkwood Entertainment and others.
Elation Lights Voltaire: Las Vegas' Newest Intimate Entertainment Gem
20/03/2024 - Project News
USA – When the spectacular Sphere opened last autumn to resounding acclaim at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, another eye-opening yet distinctly intimate entertainment venue made its debut at the same resort: Voltaire. Presented as an entirely new kind of entertainment space, Voltaire features architectural and theatrical lighting by renowned design studio Lightswitch, with Elation luminaires playing an essential role in crafting its unique atmosphere.
Claypaky Lighting Rig Shines on the Luxembourg Song Contest to Select a Contestant for Eurovision 2024
20/03/2024 - Production News
Luxembourg – After an absence of 31 years, Luxembourg marked its return to the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 by staging the precursor Luxembourg Song Contest event, organised and broadcast by RTL and featuring Claypaky lighting fixtures.
Void Acoustics and China’s Real Music Acoustics & Lighting Technology Co Ltd Announce Distributor Partnership
20/03/2024 - Business News
China – Void Acoustics, a global leader in cutting-edge audio technology, has announced its partnership with Real Music Acoustics & Lighting Technology Co Ltd as its distributor for the Chinese market. This appointment is part of Void’s continued growth in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
HK Audio CONTOUR X 210 LT – the new, powerful long throw point source from the CONCERT SOUND product family
20/03/2024 - Equipment News
HK Audio CONCERT SOUND stands for uncompromising road suitability, top sound quality and high performance. With the comprehensive and practice-orientated CONTOUR X point source series and the flexible COSMO line array, the CONCERT SOUND product family covers a wide range of application scenarios for professional event productions and demanding fixed installations. Thanks to optimally co-ordinated DSP presets, perfectly matched FIR filters with linearised phase response and IIR filters for latency-critical applications, all components of the CONTOUR X and COSMO series can be combined with each other in almost any way and complement each other.
Solving challenges and creating spectacles with Creative Technology and Stage Precision
20/03/2024 - Business News
UAE – A global leader in event technology, experiential production and installations, Creative Technology recently upgraded the workflow within its Middle East team with the help of Stage Precision’s SP software. The Middle East teams, based in Saudi Arabia, Doha and Dubai, have been integrating the tools provided by SP software to help power some of the most impressive and large-scale events in the region.
Avolites reveals its latest technology at Prolight & Sound 2024
19/03/2024 - Event News
Germany – Avolites showcases its new and latest technology at this year’s Prolight & Sound show in Frankfurt.
DiGiCo Quantum 225 fits the bill at Brighton’s Komedia
19/03/2024 - Project News
UK – Komedia Brighton is a venue punching well above its weight. Situated in the heart of Brighton Lanes it hosts a true variety of performances, from the comedy that cemented its great reputation, to the massively popular programme of arts that it hosts now. When the time came to retire its long-standing front of house mixing desk the team knew they would need something that was up to the task. The DiGiCo Quantum 225, purchased through James Pergrande at Solotech, was their number one choice, and not just because it is a great mixing desk. Emma Henderson, technical manager of the Komedia Brighton, explains what they were looking for.
Genelec helps create work-life balance for UNITY Aarhus
19/03/2024 - Project News
Denmark – UNITY Living, a branch of new-build furnished apartments in the Nordics, is challenging the way we live and work by offering a modern and convenient approach with everything you need under one roof. The most recent hybrid accommodation to be added to the company’s portfolio is UNITY Aarhus. The 28-storey complex features advanced co-working spaces, fully equipped gyms, cosy lounge areas, cafes and a rooftop terrace, alongside its selection of hotel rooms and apartments. The entire complex has an impressive AV solution, which features 58 Genelec 4020 Installation loudspeakers.
Ayrton reveals new products Kyalami and Nando 502 Wash at Prolight+Sound, Frankfurt
19/03/2024 - Event News
Germany – Ayrton will be exhibiting at Prolight+Sound, Frankfurt in Hall 12.0 Stand D75 where it will be revealing two new products in its Multi Source 6 Series and Creative Solutions range: Kyalami and Nando 502 Wash.
Robe Acquires LSC Control Systems
19/03/2024 - Business News
Australia – Robe Lighting s.r.o. has acquired LSC Control Systems PTY in Australia, a move that sees the Czech Republic lighting manufacturer further consolidate its portfolio of leading lighting and control brands.
ALPD Lumière Scheme
19/03/2024 - Training & Standards News
UK – The ALPD has announced the successful candidates for its Design Lumière and Production Lumière for 2024. This is the first year in which the ALPD has been able to offer a Production Lumière placement to complement its successful Design Lumière programme.
SIXTY82 Welcomes Avenion GmbH to its Reseller Network in Germany
19/03/2024 - Business News
Germany – SIXTY82, a leader in crafting trussing and staging systems, has welcomed Avenion GmbH to its growing network of resellers in Germany. This addition aims to strengthen SIXTY82's presence in the German market and ensures that customers have wider access to its innovative products.
Ambersphere Solutions Ltd. becomes part of ACT Entertainment
19/03/2024 - Business News
UK – Ambersphere Solutions Ltd, a leading provider of professional lighting solutions in the UK, has officially become a part of ACT Entertainment, North America’s premiere supplier of entertainment technology. This acquisition is a testament to the shared values and long-standing relationship between the two entities, especially in their distribution of MA Lighting and Ayrton products.
Clear-Com Welcomes Dave MacKinnon as Vice President of Product Management
19/03/2024 - People News
USA – Clear-Com has announced the appointment of Dave MacKinnon as its new vice president of product management. With an impressive background spanning over two decades, Dave brings a wealth of experience in government, broadcast and public safety, making him a valuable addition to Clear-Com's executive team.
ETC adds PAR jr to the ColorSource fixture family
19/03/2024 - Equipment News
ColorSource PAR jr is the newest addition to the affordable line of ETC fixtures that has become a staple in venues around the world. A perfect complement to Spot jr, PAR jr boasts a similar feature set and includes a four-colour red, green, blue and lime array.
Broadcast Solutions provides modern outside broadcast systems for AzamTV, Tanzania
19/03/2024 - Project News
Tanzania – Broadcast Solutions, one of Europe’s largest media systems integration groups, has delivered a large outside broadcast truck, flyaway kits and support systems to Azam Media Ltd. The equipment allows Azam to deliver world-class productions across Africa.
Historic Mission San Luis Rey upgrades with Martin Audio TORUS T820
19/03/2024 - Project News
USA – One of 21 missions originally built by the Spanish in California, Mission San Luis Rey church, known as the ‘King of Missions’, was founded in Oceanside in 1798. Today it stands as one of the finest examples of Spanish Colonial architecture, a national historic landmark that Franciscan Friars call home.
Hippotizer Media Servers fashion hi-res garment videos at Printwear & Promotion LIVE
18/03/2024 - Production News
UK – This year’s vibrant, dynamic and interactive Printwear & Promotion LIVE! event landed at Birmingham NEC in February with an AV solution by JLL that featured hi-res LED video displays driven by tvONE's Green Hippo brand of Hippotizer media servers.
Robert Juliat to exhibit at PL+S in the Lightpower Village Hall
18/03/2024 - Event News
Germany – Robert Juliat will be exhibiting at Prolight+Sound, Frankfurt in its familiar position in the Lightpower Village in Hall 12.0, Stand C60.
Outline and Aga Audio Technology Sign Exclusive Distribution Partnership in China
18/03/2024 - Business News
China – Outline S.r.l., a leading European manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems and FPGA-based signal processing solutions, has announced an exclusive distribution partnership with Guangzhou Aga Audio Technology Co., Ltd, a distinguished distributor in the Chinese audio market. This agreement grants Aga Audio exclusive distribution rights for Outline products across China, Hong Kong, and Macao.
Robe Rocks the Circus Again
18/03/2024 - Production News
Spain – Rock Circus Volume 2 – a completely new version of this exhilarating performance concept – returned to the stage at IFEMA in Madrid, produced by Productores de Sonrisas, choreographed by Albert Sala and lit by Juanjo Llorens with a set design by Anna Calvo. The show meshed the thrills of extreme circus with a string of the most inspiring and monumental rock anthems.
Claypaky New Products at Prolight+Sound 2024
18/03/2024 - Event News
Germany - Imagine a compact IP66 fixture seamlessly merging beam, wash and strobe effects. Imagine configuring it to create stunning and dynamic lighting elements, either as single units or in multiples for complex arrangements. Impossible? Not with Volero Cube! This brand new, multi-function, multi-effect moving head is a real “four-in-one fusion fixture” boasting four powerful 60W RGBW LEDs and plus-shaped cool white LED strips for strobe that can be pixel-to-pixel controlled allowing for blending different levels of effects and unleashing your creativity like never before. And it doesn't stop there, multiple single units can be easily and seamlessly connected to cater to any creative geometric solutions you require. Volero Cube is a fixture like no other in Claypaky’s portfolio, the first one of a new series of compact, powerful, and versatile moving heads.
Green-GO: wireless comms takes a major Stride!
18/03/2024 - Event News
Germany – Visitors to this year’s Prolight+Sound exhibition in Frankfurt will be among the first to see a major innovation from comms system manufacturer, Green-GO. Receiving its worldwide launch at the show will be the Stride Antenna, the first product to be announced in the award-winning company’s brand-new Stride wireless series.
grandMA3 software release version 2.0 out now!
18/03/2024 - Equipment News
MA Lighting has now released grandMA3 software version 2.0.0.4. This software release presents lots of new functionalities and workflow improvements for many different applications:
A Big One for Robe at Prolight+Sound 2024
18/03/2024 - Event News
Germany – Robe celebrates a big birthday at Prolight+Sound 2024 the Czech manufacturer will be 30. Thirty years of proudly embracing the passion, joys and challenges of the entertainment and performance industry and constantly bringing new technology and ideas to the world of creative lighting and visual design!
Stage Electrics Appoints New Lead eCommerce and Marketing Executive.
15/03/2024 - People News
UK – Technical solutions company Stage Electrics has announced today that Lily Day has been appointed to the newly created role of lead ecommerce and marketing executive.
Save the Date! The Village Fete is back and it’s going to be bigger and better than before
15/03/2024 - Event News
UK – Thursday 11th July will see Backup Tech’s The Village Fete return to Daytona Sandown Park in Surrey for more fun and frivolity. So, dig out your best tweed and flowery dresses, dust off your cake recipes and get ready to purchase your tickets, which will go on sale at 9am on Monday 25th for Backup’s Partners and at 9am on Wednesday 27th for general sale.
Qatar Vision Chooses Extensive Array of Claypaky Lighting Fixtures for AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023
15/03/2024 - Production News
Qatar – Qatar Vision (Qvision), the most prestigious event management company in the State of Qatar, utilised a wide array of Claypaky lighting for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. The fixtures illuminated pre-match ceremonies, the Fan Zone and coronation ceremony at the 18th edition of the Cup, a quadrennial international football tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation.
LSC to unveil new product additions at Prolight+Sound 2024
14/03/2024 - Event News
Germany – Power and lighting control specialist LSC Control Systems will launch a number of new products at the Prolight+Sound exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany this year (19-22 March).
SŌL I Blinder first in new Elation series of creative blinder and effects solutions
14/03/2024 - Equipment News
Inspired by the radiant sun, the SŌL I Blinder is the first in a new groundbreaking series of creative LED blinder and effects solutions from Elation that marries cutting-edge technology with artistic ingenuity. With a tiny form factor, IP65 rating, and sleek and modern aesthetic, SŌL I seamlessly integrates into any stage or event setting, offering limitless creative potential.
Electro-Voice and Dynacord key to major audio-visual upgrade at New Caney high school stadium
14/03/2024 - Project News
USA – A new Electro-Voice and Dynacord system upgrade has elevated the regional standard for high-school stadium sound at New Caney Independent School District (ISD) in Montgomery County, Texas. The installation showcases the new MTS high-output point-source loudspeakers – the largest and loudest models ever produced by Electro-Voice – which offer an extraordinary performance-to-size ratio that made them a perfect fit for this application, in more ways than one.
Christie projectors lend spectacularity to the launch of the new Nescafé Dolce Gusto in Portugal
14/03/2024 - Production News
Portugal – Nescafé presented its new Dolce Gusto NEO coffee machine in Portugal, which was complemented by a spectacular 182,000 lumen immersive projection display. ADLC Audiovisuais selected nine Christie projectors to flood the auditorium of the Fundação Champalimaud in Lisbon with light and colour for the official presentation.
Prism Sound Brings 8 Hours At Rockfield Back For 2024
14/03/2024 - Event News
UK – Prism Sound’s hugely popular 8 Hours At Rockfield music production educational event will be returning to the historic Rockfield Studios in Wales on 16th July 2024.
BCB Music Studios in Istanbul Installs PMC6-2 Monitors
14/03/2024 - Project News
Turkey – With over 40 years’ experience in audio – and with a client list that reads like a Who’s Who of the Turkish music scene – musician, composer, lyricist and producer Burhan Bayar knows the importance of having the very best recording equipment at his disposal.
The Forum invests in another 30 years of live music with EM Acoustics
14/03/2024 - Project News
UK – In operation since 1993, The Forum is an award-winning independent music venue situated in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent. Hosting an eclectic mix of genres from rock and punk bands to singer-songwriters, hip-hop acts and everything in between, The Forum is a landmark venue for live music lovers from across south-east. To mark 30 years of keeping the music well and truly alive, the venue recently upgraded its existing sound system, working closely with sound designer Dan Roncoroni and British loudspeaker manufacturer EM Acoustics.
Stage Precision helps power the world’s largest Esports tournament
14/03/2024 - Production News
Saudi Arabia – Despite only launching in 2022, Gamers8 has become the largest globally recognised Esports tournament. Taking place in Riyadh over eight weeks, this year’s ‘Land of Heroes’ event kicked off on 6 July, bringing together gaming enthusiasts from all corners of the world, who competed to take home huge cash prizes and the coveted Gamers8 trophy.
Hippotizer drives 61m pixels onto giant umbrella
13/03/2024 - Event News
Spain – Visitors to ISE were greeted by the sight of a custom-made 7.5m umbrella in February, where 61,500,000 pixels of animations enlivened every panel using six 10-bit, 4K, 20,000-Lumen projectors which were driven by Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 media servers.
Satellite MLS steals the show in Le Mime et L'Étoile
13/03/2024 - Production News
France – Digital Projection’s paradigm-shifting Satellite Modular Laser System (MLS) is taking a starring role in Le Mime et L'Étoile, a new theatrical spectacle that uses cutting-edge AV technology to transport audiences back to the Belle Époque at the famed French theme park Puy du Fou. The show already scooped a number of international accolades including Most Creative Theatrical Production at the IAAPA Honors 2024 and Best New Show at the 2023 Golden Ticket Awards.
Astera at Prolight 2024
13/03/2024 - Event News
Germany – Astera will showcase a full range of its powerful and flexible wireless LED lighting solutions on stand B30 in Hall 12.1 at the 2024 Prolight+Sound expo in Frankfurt next week, including the award-winning PlutoFresnel and LeoFresnel fixtures and the new ProjectionLens for PlutoFresnel.
Anolis at Light+Building 2024
13/03/2024 - Event News
Germany - Architectural LED lighting manufacturer Anolis – a Robe business – enjoyed a busy and positive 2024 Light+Building expo in Frankfurt, launching two new product ranges: Lyrae and AgameM plus the new iProMotion, an IP65-rated moving head effects and video projector, as well as showcasing its current flagship ranges of Calumma, Ambiane and Eminere.
Lawo Showcases a Host of Theatre Developments at Prolight + Sound 2024
13/03/2024 - Event News
Germany – At this year’s Prolight + Sound tradeshow in Frankfurt (19-22 March 2024, Hall 11.0, booth D11), Lawo, a trailblazer in IP audio, video, control and monitoring solutions for not only broadcast, but also performing arts and the AV industry, will unveil a range of new theatre and live-performance features for its mc² consoles and A__UHD Core platform. These advancements are the result of close partnerships with world-renowned venues and theatres in Europe and Las Vegas.
KLANG delights jazz musicians with calm, fatigue free mix for Special Anniversary Performances from BJO
13/03/2024 - Production News
Belgium – The Belgium Jazz Orchestra prides itself on doing things differently. Collaboration is at its heart and by composing original music and creating unique arrangements they ensure that their shows are anything but standard. Performed in six different venues BJO30 was an extraordinary celebration of the orchestra’s achievements over the last thirty years. Support for these inventive artists came from Belgium-based concert and touring sound specialists MONO. The team instinctively knew that the best option to provide a dedicated, robust, well-designed in-ear monitoring solution would be KLANG, which he combined with a DiGiCo SD12-96 and two D2-Racks, and it proved to be just the tool for the job.
ETC Announces Major Update to Hog 4 Operating System with v4.0
13/03/2024 - Equipment News
ETC has announced the release of Hog 4 version 4.0 software. Enhancements include significant improvements to coloor handling and Hog 4’s colour picker, a new ‘record defaults’ function and fixture builder upgrades.
AV Stumpfl to present new screen technology and latest PIXERA software at Prolight + Sound 2024
13/03/2024 - Event News
Germany - Austrian AV technology manufacturer, AV Stumpfl, is set to captivate Prolight + Sound attendees with a display of its latest screen and media server technology in hall 12.0, stand #C84 (Frankfurt am Main, 19 –22 March).
ACT Entertainment Hosts Educational Sessions and Hands-On Learning Spaces for USITT 2024 Attendees
13/03/2024 - Event News
USA – Heading into USITT 2024 with an emphasis on education, ACT Entertainment, the industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of live performance and music equipment, will host a total of six educational sessions at this year’s show in Room Chelan 5 (downstairs). The demo room will also serve as a learning space for hands-on product experiences for attendees. Additionally, the ACT booth (Booth 2611) will showcase the latest solutions from the company’s various manufactured and distributed brands including Ayrton, MA Lighting, MDG, Robert Juliat and zactrack.
Unusual Rigging & Engineering is a big screen hit, with Dune: Part 2
13/03/2024 - Production News
Abu Dhabi – When the UR&E team received a job enquiry back in July 2022, nothing seemed particularly out of the ordinary about it. Little would they know that 18 months later, they would be involved with one of the biggest box office successes of the year on the set of Dune: Part 2.
GLP set to showcase vast new product portfolio at Prolight + Sound
13/03/2024 - Event News
Germany – As the winter/spring exhibition season builds up to its finale, GLP has saved the best until last. Following the outstanding reception to its latest product portfolio at both LDI in Las Vegas and ISE in Barcelona, visitors to Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt (19–22 March) can expect not only to see all these in action, but a lot more besides (at their combined booths in Hall 12.1). This will make it one of the most important expo presentations in GLP’s history.
Scott Chmielewski design for Mat Franco Vegas show features Elation DARTZ
13/03/2024 - Production News
USA – Scott Chmielewski of DMDS7UDIOS is employing a large rig of DARTZ 360 narrow-beam luminaires from Elation to support the mesmerising performances of renowned magician Mat Franco at The LINQ Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Chmielewski addressed an initial refresh of the show in 2021 before undertaking a complete redesign of the entire show, stage and theatre in early 2023, collaborating with director Brian Burke, art director Joe Oneill and Mat Franco himself.
K-array announces new Kramer Control plug-in for Kommander amplifier range
13/03/2024 - Equipment News
Italian manufacturer of professional audio solutions, K-array, has just announced the extension of its control plug-in portfolio to include a new integration with Kramer Control. Kramer Control is an enterprise-class cloud-based control and management solution providing IT and AV managers an easy way to control, monitor and support AV systems, infrastructures and any third-party devices. Utilising the full API of Kramer Control, the new driver will enable greater integration possibilities for K-array’s flagship Kommander range of amplifiers.
Robe Helps Perpetuum Celebrate 40 at Ljubljana’s Cankarjev Dom
12/03/2024 - Production News
Slovenia – Popular Slovenian vocal group, Perpetuum Jazzile, celebrated their 40th anniversary with a series of high-profile shows at Ljubljana’s Cankarjev Dom, the country’s biggest theatre venue, asking Crt Birsa from design studio Blackout to create lighting suitable for the occasion.
Stage Audio Works Namibia brings unforgettable conferencing to the Namibian bush
12/03/2024 - Project News
Namibia – Etosha National Park is a must-visit destination for travellers seeking the warmth of Southern Africa. The wildlife sanctuary in Namibia sprawls across a landscape of golden sunsets, sheltering endangered species and the renowned Etosha Pan: Africa’s largest salt pan that attracts over 250,000 nature enthusiasts and adventurers every year.
NEXT Audiogroup introduces LAs518A
12/03/2024 - Equipment News
NEXT Audiogroup is introducing the new Subwoofer LAs518A, the ultimate compliment to the LA210x Line Array System.
Christopher Bauder favours MDG for his autobiographical installation VEKTOR
12/03/2024 - Production News
Germany – German light artist, Christopher Bauder, has chosen MDG ATMe haze generators and Me2 fog machines as the foundation of his latest installation, VEKTOR, a personal piece loosely based on his life experiences.
Myles Mangino Sets Stage for Runway 7 During New York Fashion Week with Chauvet Professional
12/03/2024 - Production News
USA – “Fashion is a language that creates itself in clothes,” wrote Karl Lagerfled. And what a universal language it is, spoken in unique, passionate and colourful ways in every corner of the earth.
HH Audio Tessen Series Delivers for DAMU, Prague
12/03/2024 - Project News
Czech Republic – With approximately 1,500 students, the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague is the largest art school in the Czech Republic. The Academy is divided into three faculties which develop students in the fields of theatre, film and TV, and music and dance.
‘Macnificent’ Michael McIntyre moves to Martin Audio WPL for arena tour
12/03/2024 - Production News
UK – Having supported Michael McIntyre tours for many years (as Capital Sound) with Martin Audio solutions, Solotech UK has again been entrusted with providing sound reinforcement on the stand-up comedian’s current Macnificent 2023-24 arena tour.
KV2 sets the stage for Prolight + Sound 2024
12/03/2024 - Event News
Germany – Prolight + Sound 2024, which takes place from 19 to 22 March at the Frankfurt Messe, is set to be an important event for KV2 Audio and its customers. One of the highlights is the Live Sound Arena situated outside Hall 11 where KV2 holds four demos daily that invariably attract a huge audience.
Wharfedale Pro’s WLA line array solution provides the soundtrack to the slopes at Lauberhorn Alpine World Cup
12/03/2024 - Production News
Switzerland – Among the highest-attended ski races in the world, the Lauberhorn Alpine World Cup was inaugurated in 1930 and has been a highlight in the Swiss winter sports calendar ever since. Long-time technical provider for the event, Stagepro, deployed a Wharfedale Pro audio solution at the event for the first time this year. With a total of 80,000 on-site spectators and a television viewership of 1.2 million, the event required a reliable and professional audio solution. A combination of Wharfedale Pro’s WLA-1 line array systems provided the quality and coverage required for an event of such high acclaim.
LIPA Installs Audient Desk into New Foley Studio
11/03/2024 - Project News
UK – The latest recording room to be refitted at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) has an ASP4816 Heritage Edition console at its heart. More compact than the rooms in the main studio block, this studio has been designed to meet several different needs. Providing extra space for students during LIPA’S busier periods was a must, as was growing the synthesiser inventory. This latest refit also includes the upgrade of the facility’s Foley capabilities.
ChamSys Reaches for New Worlds at Prolight + Sound
11/03/2024 - Event News
Germany – Learning has been called a bridge that takes us from “what is to what can be.” That makes it an important tool for anyone aspiring to “reach across worlds,” as ChamSys proclaims in the statement defining its mission for Prolight + Sound 2024, which runs 19-22 March.
LDR SAMBA RGBW the Backbone of Dynamic Lighting System at ZENITH in DIJON
08/03/2024 - Project News
France – Located in Dijon, France, Zenith Dijon is a versatile venue and events space hosting concerts, live shows, conferences, and other cultural events.
Robe FORTES in Heaven
08/03/2024 - Production News
Denmark – Lighting designer Mikael Kratt was super happy to be among the first visiting creatives to use the Royal Danish Opera’s new Robe FORTE moving lights in a recent production at the Copenhagen Opera House.
Soundwise of Denmark embraces Elation in a traditional market
08/03/2024 - Production News
Denmark – For production and rental company Soundwise of Denmark, choosing to carry Elation lighting products in a market with more traditional preferences is a strategic move aimed at providing unique offerings.
Ofir Ben-Haim Sets Immersive Mood for HASC 37 Performance with Chauvet Professional
08/03/2024 - Production News
USA – It is always a time for music, but this is never truer than it is during periods of turmoil that weigh on the heart and soul. That’s why this year’s “Time For Music” concert supporting the 37th annual Camp HASC for Jewish youth was especially meaningful.
Curved LED walls from Leyard Europe set the scene for NOVA TV news studio
08/03/2024 - Project News
Croatia – Modern and sophisticated technology was the priority for NOVA TV when it appointed Omnivor to design video walls for its new production studio. Three high-impact curved LED walls from Leyard Europe are now integral to the Croatian broadcaster’s award-winning news studio at its HQ.
Allen & Heath to Power SXSW 2024 with Largest Presence Ever
08/03/2024 - Production News
USA – Allen & Heath, a leader in professional mixing consoles, has announced its expanded partnership with SXSW, the world’s largest music, film, and interactive media festival. SXSW 2024 will take place from 8 March to 17 March in Austin, Texas and will feature more than 2,000 acts from over 60 countries, showcasing the best of emerging and established talent across a variety of genres and platforms.
JBL Professional portfolio delivers perfect in-store voice for new HMV 363 Oxford Street
08/03/2024 - Project News
UK – HMV has returned to its spiritual home with the opening of HMV 363 Oxford Street, London, the landmark location of the very first HMV store. The original 363 Oxford Street store opened in July 1921 and quickly gained a worldwide reputation for its huge range and quality of service.
Prism Sound’s Atlas Audio Interface Goes on Tour With Gladys Knight
08/03/2024 - Production News
USA – Prism Sound’s Atlas audio interface has long been popular with audio professionals working in recording studios because it delivers exceptional sonic clarity and a very natural sound. However, Atlas owners who also work in live sound settings know that it is just as handy on tour thanks to a plentiful supply of low-noise microphone preamps – eight in total – and a powerful built-in digital mixer that can be configured to provide a multitude of low latency fees, including foldback to performers.
V-Series powers Milky Chance’s return to South Africa
08/03/2024 - Production News
South Africa – ULTRA Events recently supported the much-anticipated return of the pop-folk band Milky Chance to the stage in South Africa. The creative technical supplier provided a complete package including a full d&b audiotechnik sound system. The performance at Green Point A-Track Stadium, Cape Town and part of a three-leg tour of South Africa, was produced in collaboration with Break Out Events and Rogue Entertainment.
ETC brings new technology and new talks to Prolight + Sound 2024
08/03/2024 - Event News
Germany – At the 2024 edition of the Prolight + Sound tradeshow in Frankfurt, ETC will be showcasing brand new products and a series of presentations on stand C39 in Hall 12.0.
Claypaky illuminates "Raffa in the Sky" at the Teatro Donizetti in Bergamo Interview with lighting designer Alessandro Andreoli
07/03/2024 - Production News
Italy – ‘Raffa in the Sky’ is a tribute opera to the iconic figure of Raffaella Carrà, a prominent Italian TV personality also renowned internationally. It is the story of an artistic career that not only evolved with the changes in Italian society over the last half a century but occasionally inspired them. Through Carrà's extraordinary experience, the work also aims to reflect on the artist's role in society, the value and use of art, and the role of television and other media, not forgetting the songs she performed. The narrative transcends into the surreal and paradoxical to strike a chord with us all.
Roots manoeuvre
07/03/2024 - Equipment News
Britain’s most famous loudspeaker brand delves deep into its rich history of innovation to deliver another exciting arrival to its hugely popular Heritage Series: the compact three-way Super Denton.
Vari-Lite VL5LEDs and VL3600s create “wall of light” for Jonas Brothers
07/03/2024 - Production News
USA – Looking to create a modern spin on a classic “wall of light” look for the latest tour of multi-platinum pop music group the Jonas Brothers, lighting designer Alex Reardon looked to VL5LED Wash and VL3600 Profile IP luminaires from Vari-Lite, the originators of the modern moving head light fixture and Signify entertainment lighting brand. The design includes 108 VL5LEDs and 145 VL3600s from Solotech.
Optimal Audio New for Old House
07/03/2024 - Project News
UK – Located in Northampton, Old House bar and restaurant, a popular destination pub in the town for more than a decade, recently underwent a complete refurbishment. The venue comprises a ground-floor bar and spacious courtyard garden, where patrons can enjoy resident DJs, live performers and televised sport, whilst upstairs, its restaurant offers gastro-pub favourites in beautifully designed surroundings. To complement his investment in the Old House’s Timothy Oulton-designed interior, owner Sunny Kooner opted to upgrade its audio system to meet the requirements of this multi-faceted venue better.
Brompton Technology joins Votion Studios, AOTO and Disguise at Asia’s largest entertainment content marketplace, FILMART
07/03/2024 - Event News
Hong Kong – Brompton Technology has announced its participation in this year's Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART), where it will co-exhibit with creative studio partner, Votion Studios, alongside AOTO and Disguise. Hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the four-day event takes place from 11 to 14 March 2024, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. It is recognised as one of the premier events in the global film industry and serves as Asia’s largest film and entertainment content marketplace.
PMC Invests In Evovinyl to Help Bring a Sustainable Future to the Production of Vinyl Records
06/03/2024 - Business News
UK – Loudspeaker manufacturer PMC has invested in Evolution Music Ltd., the UK-based company spearheading the development of Evovinyl, a plant-based alternative to the environmentally damaging PVC that is currently used to press vinyl records. The investment will assist in the quest to move the music industry toward a more sustainable future.
Cirque du Soleil’s Alegría: In a New Light Reenergised with Britannia Row Sound Design
06/03/2024 - Production News
UK – Alegria takes up residence at London’s Royal Albert Hall with help from Britannia Row.
Chauvet Professional’s Journey Continues at Prolight + Sound
06/03/2024 - Event News
Germany – Chauvet Professional is moving forward toward a new destination at Prolight + Sound 2024. This point is not a tangible place that can be located on any map. Rather, it is a more rarified, ethereal space where the physical and digital worlds converge, bringing forth new and infinitely endless possibilities in design.
TSL Lighting makes further investment in EXE Technology hoists – the first UK rental house to stock EXE Rise D8+ 2000kg Single Chain Fall units elevating industry standards
06/03/2024 - Production News
UK – TSL Lighting, a leading provider of lighting and rigging solutions for the entertainment industry, have made further significant investment in EXE TECHNOLOGY, a renowned innovator in load monitoring and stage automation equipment, with the addition of a further 134 hoists to complement its rental stock.
Allen & Heath AHM-64 Offers Flexibility for New York's General Theological Seminary
06/03/2024 - Project News
USA – Legend Sound Systems is a Philadelphia-based AVL integrations company, offering installation services to a variety of customers, including bars and restaurants, fitness centres, houses of worship and more. The company was recently approached for a unique project upgrading the Chapel of the General Theological Seminary in Manhattan, New York. "They needed a way to host two different types of services," recalled Bill Lyle, president of Legend Sound. "The seminary had daily traditional services each morning; requiring a very basic audio set-up with a few wireless mics. Then on the weekends, they hosted more modern services with a full band. We needed to figure out a way to give the right control access to the right people."
Stadttheater Klagenfurt elevates sound experience for engineers and musicians with KLANG’s immersive in-ear monitor mixing
06/03/2024 - Project News
Austria – Nestled in the picturesque Alpe-Adria bioregion, encompassing Slovenia, the Austrian states of Kärnten and Steiermark, and two regions in Italy, Stadttheater Klagenfurt (Klagenfurt City Theatre) stands as Carinthia's largest cultural institution. Constructed between 1908 and 1910 by the renowned Viennese architectural firm, Fellner & Helmer, this municipal theatre with a seating capacity of 716 hosts over 200 performances each season and is home to the Carinthian Symphony Orchestra. Offering a diverse performance programme, including theatre productions, grand opera, operetta and a wide musical repertoire, Stadttheater Klagenfurt recently elevated its sound experience thanks to the integration of KLANG:technologies immersive in-ear monitoring alongside its DiGiCo Quantum 7T mixing console.
Helsinki Music Centre makes its first investment in Robert Juliat Arthur LT followspots
06/03/2024 - Project News
Finland – The Helsinki Music Center (Musiikkitalo Helsinki) in Finland has just invested in its first Robert Juliat followspots – four long-throw 800W LED Arthur LT – for its main concert hall. The followspots were sourced through Intersonic, Robert Juliat’s exclusive distributor for Finland.
GLP on 75th Senior Bowl gala duty as “the legends return” to Mobile
06/03/2024 - Production News
USA – The 75th Reese’s Senior Bowl (featuring the 75th Anniversary Team) recently partnered with the NFL Players Association at the Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. To mark this landmark anniversary, on the previous evening a special 75th Anniversary Legends Gala was held (alongside a Mardi Gras) which featured some of the legends of the game.
Obsidian NETRON signal distribution, intuitive NX consoles to highlight at Prolight + Sound 2024
06/03/2024 - Event News
Obsidian Control Systems teams from Europe and the US are heading to the Prolight + Sound tradeshow in Frankfurt 19-22 March with groundbreaking additions to its award-winning NETRON data distribution range and invite lighting professionals to Hall 12.1, Stand B49/C49 for a closer look. Visitors will also be able to demo intuitive NX consoles, including the scalable and full-featured NX1, the lighting console that has propelled the ONYX platform's popularity to new heights.
Introducing CONVRG: A New Level of Automated Camera Tracking from CAST Group of Solutions
06/03/2024 - Equipment News
CAST Group of Companies, pioneers in real-time tracking technology for the live entertainment industry, has introduced CONVRG, a brand new automated camera tracking software that empowers productions to utilise PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) to autonomously follow talent and/or objects in real-time.
Alfalite introduces UHD Finepix LED panels with new AlfaCOB technology
06/03/2024 - Equipment News
Alfalite, Europe’s only LED display manufacturer, has announced the market launch of the new Alfalite UHD Finepix AlfaCOB fixed installation LED panels with pixel pitch from 0.6 to 1.8mm.
Genelec raises a glass to Estonia’s first Smart IP solution
05/03/2024 - Project News
Estonia – Chin Chin wine bar in Tallinn, Estonia offers guests the blissful pairing of a crisp glass of wine with a stunning sea view. A solo project of sommelier Karl-Märten Käesel, the bar is a sophisticated space to sip, swirl and pour as your troubles melt away into one of 800 glasses of wine on the menu. To complement the encyclopaedic wine list and accompanying menu of hand-selected gourmet snacks, Chin Chin adds to the atmosphere with a discreet yet powerful Smart IP loudspeaker solution from Genelec.
Robe Lights Up the Room for the TPi Awards 2024
05/03/2024 - Production News
UK – Robe Lighting enjoyed another year as production lighting supplier of the TPi Awards 2024, staged at Evolution in Battersea, London, supplying over 200 lighting fixtures to the event that were used to realise a stunning lighting scheme for TPi Magazine, part of Mondiale Media.
Vietnam Army Theatre Welcomes Ayrton Fixtures
05/03/2024 - Project News
Vietnam – Ayrton has announced that new Ayrton lighting fixtures have been installed in the Vietnam Army Music Hall and Theatre. The theatre which belongs to the Vietnam People's Army, is situated in HaNoi and was established in 2010 as a professional venue for music and musical arts.
Lüz Studio and Chauvet Professional Create Visual World for Billy Strings Tour
05/03/2024 - Production News
USA – When they aren’t used to catch up on some much needed rest between gigs, tour bus rides can give rise to some pretty cool things. John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote their first number-one single “From Me To You,” while traversing the road between York and Shrewsbury as a supporting act.
The Lublin Opera Transcends Time with Allen & Heath dLive Audio Upgrade
05/03/2024 - Project News
Poland – The Lublin Opera, a distinguished Polish opera company that has been running since 1947, has embraced a new era with next-generation audio equipment, courtesy of Konsbud Audio, AV suppliers and distributor of Allen & Heath in Poland.
SIXTY82 Launches AMEG Group as its Exclusive Distributor for Kazakhstan
05/03/2024 - Business News
Kazakhstan – SIXTY82, a leading innovator in the design and manufacture of trussing and staging systems, has announced the strategic partnership with AMEG Group, marking it as the exclusive distributor for Kazakhstan. This collaboration signifies SIXTY82's ongoing commitment to expand its global distribution network and deliver superior solutions to the Kazakh market.
Eighth Day Sound Celebrates Madonna’s Live Memoir
05/03/2024 - Production News
Worldwide – After 40 years at the top of popular culture, Madonna is reimagining her live act with a beautifully curated look at her legacy alongside her present incarnation.
Clear-Com Empowers Seamless Communication Experience at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego
05/03/2024 - Project News
USA – Clear-Com played a pivotal role in enhancing communication capabilities at the state-of-the-art Snapdragon Stadium, which opened in 2022 and is owned by San Diego State University and managed by OVG360.
Martin Audio MLA rocks Clockenflap and keeps residents happy
05/03/2024 - Production News
Hong Kong – As Hong Kong’s biggest and longest running outdoor music and arts festival, Clockenflap was again held over three days recently at the Central Harbourfront, overlooking Kowloon. Operating over six stages, it featured an all-star line-up including Pulp, Joji, Yoasobi, Caroline Polachek, IDLES and many others.
Stage Sound Services combines Brompton Technology and INFiLED to bring LED to theatre in a bigger way than ever before
05/03/2024 - Production News
UK – Touring musicals, I Should Be So Lucky and Just For One Day have one thing in common: both utilise Brompton Technology LED processing and INFiLED displays provided by audio visual equipment rental company, Stage Sound Services (SSS). The combination delivers a noticeable difference in colour reproduction, especially at lower brightness levels. SSS worked with system designer and engineer, Dan Trenchard and video designer, Andrzej Goulding, on both productions to deploy LED equipment to great effect on these highly successful shows.
STS Productions and Lightworx invest in Infinity Raccoons
05/03/2024 - Production News
UK - STS Productions and their close collaborators Lightworx recently joined forces to invest in 24 Infinity Raccoon P14/4 professional RGBM PARs.
Elation to advance the art of lighting design at Prolight + Sound 2024
04/03/2024 - Event News
Germany – Elation translates visionary concepts into meaningful innovation to bring new product ideas to light. Be some of the first to evaluate these next generation lighting solutions 19-22 March at the Prolight + Sound tradeshow in Frankfurt Hall 12.1, Stand B49/C49.
Diamond Chance for Robe and Black Pumas
04/03/2024 - Production News
Worldwide – Lighting designer Marc Janowitz from E26 Design loves creative challenges and collaborations, so the current “Chronicles of a Diamond” world tour by Black Pumas energised his imagination and united the talents of an excellent FOH lighting team as programmer Meagan Metcalf and lighting director Alyssa Milione worked closely with him to create a great look for the band.
Richard Cuthbert in Associate Role at PTB
01/03/2024 - People News
UK – Richard Cuthbert has assumed an associate role working solely with specialist installation contractor and systems integrator, Push The Button, bringing with him three decades of experience in lighting and engineering within the entertainment industry. Richard comments: “I am keen to focus on what I enjoy doing the most: delivering innovative solutions and immediately thought of Push The Button,” he goes on to add: “I worked with Nick [Ewins – Push The Button managing director] when I was starting out in the industry and I have the upmost respect for his client focused approach. I’m really looking forward to making an impact at PTB.” Nick Ewins, comments: “I first met Richard as a trainee engineer and he later became a key member of my team for many years before we both went our separate ways. He has made a tremendous contribution to the industry both in terms of designing award winning products and complex systems and I am delighted that he will be assisting us. Richard shares my passion for theatrical projects and marine projects and I’m really looking forward to working with him again.”
All Pro Integrated Systems Chooses Ayrton Huracán LT Fixtures and MDG ATMe Hazers for Pensacola Christian College’s Auditorium Upgrade
01/03/2024 - Project News
USA – Pensacola-based All Pro Integrated Systems selected 12 Ayrton Huracán LT long-throw LED moving head profiles and two MDG ATMe hazers for a recent technology upgrade in the Dale Horton Auditorium at Pensacola Christian College. Both brands are exclusively distributed in North America by ACT Entertainment.
Audio Quality and a High Channel Count Give Prism Sound’s Dream ADA-128 Converter the Edge
01/03/2024 - Project News
Belgium – Number Nine Studios, a versatile commercial recording facility in Belgium, has invested in a Prism Sound Dream ADA-128 modular conversion system because its high channel count makes it ideal for projects across a wide range of genres.
Electro-Voice announces its biggest product launch ever: ZLX G2 – Generation 2 of the iconic ZLX portable loudspeaker series
01/03/2024 - Equipment News
Electro-Voice has announced its biggest product launch ever: ZLX G2, the second generation of the phenomenally successful ZLX series of portable loudspeakers. Building on the best of what made the original ZLX series an industry icon, the ZLX G2 lineup offers a range of next-level features and functionality and includes 8” (new for the series), 12” and 15” two-way models in both powered and passive versions.
d&b group opens ground-breaking new immersive technology experience centre ITEC at London’s iconic Science Museum
01/03/2024 - Business News
UK – d&b group, the global event technology specialist and provider of professional AVLM solutions, has announced the opening of a new immersive technology experience centre (ITEC), located at the world-renowned Science Museum in London, itself famed as a centre for the arts and capital of creativity.
Kinesys Moves it for Kontrafakt
01/03/2024 - Production News
Czech Republic – Show designer and director Martin Hruska wanted to create a sense of spectacle coupled with edginess and idiosyncrasy for Slovak rap star Kontrafakt’s two much-anticipated, high-profile “New Eras” concerts which were staged at Prague’s O2 Arena.
Blending History and Innovation: The Poznań Opera House Introduces Ambiance Active Acoustics Technology by L-Acoustics to Poland's Cultural Landscape
01/03/2024 - Project News
Poland – The 900 capacity Teatr Wielki w Poznaniu, also known as the Poznań Opera House, is a significant cultural institution in Poznań, Poland’s fifth largest city and the historical capital of the Greater Poland region. The theatre's architecture is a testament to Poznań's history, making it more than an entertainment venue: the space is a monument of cultural significance. Today, following extensive technological updates, including installing the world’s first L-Acoustics Ambiance Active Acoustics system in an opera, the Poznań Opera House has evolved into a multi-purpose venue, ready to welcome a diverse array of events, from educational activities and classic opera performances to contemporary stage productions.
Pensacola Christian College unveils stunning Dale Horton Auditorium transformation with All Pro Integrated Systems and Elation lighting
01/03/2024 - Project News
USA – Florida’s Pensacola Christian College (PCC) has unveiled the stunning transformation of its Dale Horton Auditorium, thanks to a collaboration with All Pro Integrated Systems and Elation lighting. All Pro Integrated Systems, a Sweetwater company based in Pensacola, spearheaded the project, seamlessly integrating a new LED lighting system that elevates the overall experience for both performers and audiences alike.
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