News Archive for September 2024

22live’s new Martin Audio subwoofer system design pays dividends for Creamfields North

30/09/2024 - Production News

UK – Sound production company 22live returned to the Creamfields North site on Daresbury Estate, in the beautiful Cheshire countryside, where they made their debut last year on one of the stages.

Sri Lanka Audio Learning Hub Strengthens Partnership with Audient

30/09/2024 - Project News

Sri Lanka – A new, 16-station audio lab: Audient Creative Hub 2 has been unveiled at Sri Lanka’s Pearlbay Institute, equipped with iD4 audio interfaces. The compact audio interfaces add to the Audient inventory alongside the flagship ASP8024-HE mixing console, further strengthening the bond between the facility and the British manufacturer.

LDR at Entech Roadshow in Australia with CLEARLIGHT SHOWS!

30/09/2024 - Event News

Australia – CLEARLIGHT SHOWS, the Australian distributor for Luci Della Ribalta, will be present at the ENTECH Roadshow, the trade show for AV and entertainment technology professionals that visits every major city in Australia.

John Summit’s Comfort in Chaos MSG show taps Ayrton Rivale and Domino fixtures

30/09/2024 - Production News

USA – Ayrton Rivale and Domino lighting fixtures and grandMA3 full-size consoles played a key role in DJ John Summit’s sold-out, five-and-a-half hour show at New York City’s Madison Square Garden (MSG). Chicago-based LEC was the lighting vendor for the performance, the kickoff of Summit’s Comfort in Chaos tour. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton fixtures and MA Lighting products in North America.

Full of Robe Flair

27/09/2024 - Production News

UAE – Flair Event Services based in Dubai designs and delivers full technical production for a range of cool, spectacular and extraordinary projects (corporates, industrials, concerts, clubs, social events and more) throughout the UAE and across the Middle East region.

Jvan Morandi Crosses “Bridge From The Future” at Jean-Michel Jarre Concert with Chauvet Professional

27/09/2024 - Production News

Slovakia – Officially, the 303-metre cable stay bridge that spans the Danube in the Slovakian capital is called “The New Bridge.” Locals, however, most often refer to it as “The UFO Bridge,” a nod toward the flying saucer shaped observation deck-restaurant that sits majestically atop its pylon. Both names are perfect metaphors for Jean-Michel Jarre’s inspiring “The Bridge from the Future” concert, which was set against the backdrop of this iconic structure.

Production Futures Podcast goes ON TOUR

27/09/2024 - Event News

UK – Production Futures, the organisation founded to create opportunities for young people to learn, train, network and develop real careers in every sector of the production industries, has announced the dates for its autumn ON TOUR events. They will take place between 10am and 3pm on Tuesday 15 October at the Backstage Centre in Purfleet and Wednesday 27 November at Production Park in Wakefield. That latter event will see the presentation of this year’s much anticipated Production Futures Breakthrough Awards, where as well as receiving the kudos of being named a winner, successful nominees will benefit from direct contact with the sponsor of their award.

Disguise Event Demands Greater Diversity in the Creative Industry

27/09/2024 - Event News

UK – Disguise, in collaboration with Bluman Associates and the European chapter of frame:work announces "Be Seen. Be Heard," a half-day event dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within the creative video and live events industries. The event will take place on the 9th October at Bluman Associates, London.

Finnish National Opera Completes The Ring Cycle with grandMA3 

27/09/2024 - Production News

Finland – Visual designer Mikki Kunttu was part of the talented creative team delivering Götterdämmerung at the Finnish National Opera in Helsinki, Finland, this summer, the final work in their staging of Wagner’s Ring Cycle, a story as legendary as it is epic in scale.

Solotech chooses Brompton Technology LED processing to power Adele’s Guinness World Records outdoor LED screen

27/09/2024 - Production News

Germany – Adele’s electrifying ten-show residency at the purpose-built outdoor arena at Messe München in August set a new standard in live entertainment, earning a Guinness World Records title for the largest continuous outdoor LED screen (temporary). This record-breaking feat was made possible by Solotech, the official video supplier, who harnessed Brompton Technology LED processing to deliver an unforgettable visual experience to nearly three quarters of a million Adele fans.

State-of-the-art sports facilities meet innovative sound solution from K-array at Milan’s Bocconi University

27/09/2024 - Project News

Italy – Founded in 1902, Bocconi University is a leading European teaching and research institution with a strong international orientation and an offer encompassing the areas of economics, management, legal studies, political science and data, and computer science. A recent expansion of the university's facilities encompasses the state-of-the-art Bocconi Sport Center, including an Olympic-sized swimming pool, fitness area and the multi-functional Bocconi Sports Arena. Studio Sound Service led the integration of a suitably innovative AV system at the new facilities, in collaboration with Laser Entertainment and VideoGecom. Audio solutions from the Italian brand, K-array, were key to providing a high-quality PA system that would withstand the challenges of a multi-sports facility.

“Stones Tour '24 Hackney Diamonds” with Proteus Maximus

27/09/2024 - Production News

USA – Not about to rest on their laurels after 60 plus years of rock & roll supremacy, The Rolling Stones took to the road in April for their “Stones Tour '24 Hackney Diamonds,” a North American run of both classics and original material that featured an energetic, modern production utilising Elation Proteus Maximus luminaires.

Believe in Magic – Disney in Concert enchants the audience with automated tracking by zactrack

26/09/2024 - Production News

Europe - Disney movies offer a virtually inexhaustible pool of musical masterpieces, from the great animated classics of the 1940s and 50s to the Pixar productions of the 21st century. The “Disney in Concert” series has been bringing this magic onto the large concert stage for many years. The production has been on tour once again in 2024, visiting arenas in Germany and Austria with the Hollywood Sound Orchestra. To keep the numerous soloists perfectly under the spotlight in front of the large LED wall at all times, gruppe20, the lighting technology service provider in charge, decided to rely on a zactrack SMART system.

Martin Castañon Makes Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival Shine with Chauvet Professional

26/09/2024 - Production News

USA – Mistakes happen. After all, we’re only human. But sometimes, these miscues lead to much better outcomes. History is full of examples, from the discovery of penicillin to pacemakers, to Play Doh, where great new things happened as a result of a ‘mistake’.

Clair Global’s Multi-Service Expertise Connects Adele in Munich

26/09/2024 - Production News

Germany – Following the hugely successful Las Vegas production 'Weekends with Adele', the British singer took on the most exciting challenge of her career: a month-long residency in a Live nation-backed, purpose-built, 80,000 capacity Open Air Arena in Munich, Germany.

K SYSTEM shines brightly at summer mega-festivals

26/09/2024 - Production News

Europe – Naostage’s industry-first beaconless 3D tracking system, K SYSTEM, dazzled hundreds of thousands of revellers with seamlessly automated lighting effects at two of this summer’s biggest international music festivals.

Ayrton launches Veloce Profile – the ultimate precision with an IP65 rating

26/09/2024 - Equipment News

Following the worldwide success of Rivale Profile which sold over 10,000 units in less than a year, Ayrton presents its breathtaking, brand-new Veloce Profile, the second ultra-equipped luminaire in its ‘Ultimate’ family, which has been specially designed for use in large spaces.

Andreas Monschauer Rolls with Redouane Bougheraba Comedy Tour Using ChamSys MagicQ Stadium

25/09/2024 - Production News

France – Words like “impertinent”, “cheeky”, “sunny”, “bold”, and “self-depreciating” pop up often when critics write about French comedic genius Redouane Bougheraba. It is an interesting mix of qualities that may seem to some to be slightly at odds with one another, but such is the magic of this popular Marseillais comedian that he is able to weave a vast array of very different fabrics into a single (and very funny) tapestry.

Disguise powered the on-set virtual production behind Daddio starring Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn

25/09/2024 - Production News

UK – Throughout its 24-year history, Disguise’s Emmy-Award-winning technology has been behind some of the most immersive visuals in films, episodics and more. For new feature film Daddio, Disguise’s virtual production workflow helped producer, writer and director Christy Hall captivate audiences for 101 minutes with only two characters.

Jeffrey Löwe chooses DMI-KLANG for streamlined flexibility when touring with Spanish-German Star Álvaro Soler

25/09/2024 - Production News

Germany – Monitor engineer, Jeffrey Löwe, has an impressive list of clients, including Álvaro Soler, who he has been touring with extensively throughout the summer. Whatever the gig, Löwe knows that his DMI-KLANG and DiGiCo Quantum 338 will be able to give him what he needs to let his artists perform at their best. With KLANG, Löwe can count on ease of workflow and powerful processing, providing each artist with a recognisable, crystal-clear, fatigue-free experience for their in-ear mixes.

FUSION Creos passes the endurance test at Austrian MotoGP

25/09/2024 - Production News

Austria – The MotoGP has been the highest level of road racing within the FIM Motorcycle World Road Racing Championship since 2002. Around 19 Grand Prix races are held worldwide each season and from 16th to 18th August the premier class of motorcycle racing took place at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg for the MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix 2024. In addition to the various races, MotoGP also featured driver interviews, motorcycle stunts and concerts. Austrian singers Alexander Eder and Granada, among others, this year revved up the audience in the so-called Bike City.

Assembly chooses Robe for Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024

24/09/2024 - Production News

UK – Assembly is right at the heart of the vibrance, action and excitement of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and an integral part of this world-leading celebration of arts and culture, a hotbed of potential new work, talent and ideas providing an innovative forum for experimentalism, drama, humour, music, dance and all things performance.

­­Bandit Lites Promotes Sophie Phillips to Gen8 Leadership Role

24/09/2024 - People News

USA – Bandit Lites continues its dynamic transformation in its Gen8 leadership with the promotion of Sophie Phillips to technical services manager. As an emerging leader in the Nashville office, Phillips brings an enthusiasm and commitment to forward-thinking approaches in all that she does with an extraordinary level of attention to detail.

ORIA Helps Miami Audio Engineer ‘Perfect It in Post’

24/09/2024 - Production News

USA – “ORIA just makes my life easier overall,” says multi award-winning audio engineer, Dan Abrusci. Owner of Loyal Sound and specialising in sound design, recording and mixing for TV and film, Dan has worked with many top brands including ESPN, BBC, Adidas, Samsung, BMW and Breitling. 

SMODE takes the spotlight in a modern adaptation of Platonov

24/09/2024 - Production News

France – A new stage production in France, Sur l’autre rive (‘On the other side’), a diptych that is freely inspired by Anton Chekhov’s early play Platonov and a film directed by Cyril Teste and produced by Les Films du Poisson. The play incorporates live performances and video, blending theatre and cinema courtesy of SMODE, the real-time compositing and media server platform, proved to be the ideal solution for this live cinema performance, and marks the second collaboration and sponsorship between Smode Tech and creator Collectif MxM.

Soundworks rig Koka Booth Amphitheatre with WPC for Flaming Lips’ album playback

24/09/2024 - Production News

USA – One of the more unusual events in Soundworks of Virginia’s busy summer concert schedule was the recent show at the spectacular Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, North Carolina, when the Flaming Lips performed Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots live in concert.

Allen & Heath Announces Free Live Sound Training at AES Show 2024 in New York City

23/09/2024 - Event News

USA – Allen & Heath, a leading innovator in professional audio mixing consoles, has announced that it will once again be offering free live sound training at the upcoming AES Show in New York City. The training will take place 8-10 October at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan.

Elation Fuse Takes Rijswijkse Schouwburg Theater from Static to Dynamic 

23/09/2024 - Project News

The Netherlands – After successfully transitioning from conventional static lighting to dynamically versatile LED fixtures at Rijswijkse Schouwburg Theater in Rijswijk, Netherlands, Ronald de Blecourt, head of stage technique, reflected on the satisfactory outcome. 

Robe Shines with the Stars for Toby Keith American Icon

20/09/2024 - Production News

USA – The stars gathered on stage, backstage and at the stage right artists bar in Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena packed with music fans and anticipation for a special concert, “Toby Keith: American Icon”, a heartfelt tribute to late singer-songwriter Toby Keith, who in addition to being an outstanding musician and performer, was a dedicated philanthropist and supporter of those who served their countries in the military.

Steven Douglas Sets Las Vegas Mood for The Killers Residency with COLORado PXL Curve12 From Chauvet Professional

20/09/2024 - Production News

USA – On 30 December, 1959, travellers heading up Las Vegas Boulevard to visit one of the burgeoning city’s new resorts like The Stardust, The Dunes or The Sands were greeted by a towering 25-foot pole sign that read “Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas.”

Disguise Powered TUDN's Groundbreaking Virtual Coverage of Copa America and the Paris Olympics 2024

20/09/2024 - Production News

Mexico – Disguise, the leader in real-time production technology, along with services division Meptik, collaborated with Spanish-speaking sports network TUDN, during the 2024 Paris Olympics, to deliver cutting-edge virtual production for the Paris Olympics. This new collaboration came after a successful partnership during the recent Copa America football championship, which incorporated high-quality visual backgrounds and animations into its studio environment to enhance viewer engagement.

Astera LunaBulb Wins 2024 PLASA Innovation Award

20/09/2024 - Event News

UK - Astera’s new LunaBulb product (launched in May) has won a coveted PLASA Award for Innovation, which was received during the association’s annual expo at Olympia in London, UK in early September.

HH Audio Solution Welcome at Casa Mia

20/09/2024 - Project News

Norway – Casa Mia is a popular Italian restaurant located in the beautiful town of Lillestrom in Norway. Run by Antonio Lepore, who hails from southern Italy and has enjoyed more than 40 years in the hospitality business, Casa Mia presents traditional Italian food as well as well as a range of international dishes in a welcoming and friendly family-focused environment.

DAP Frigga column PA Loudspeaker: The sound of a goddess

20/09/2024 - Equipment News

DAP has announced the release of the DAP Frigga, a new single-column plug-and-play PA system designed to meet the growing demand for sophisticated, high-performance audio solutions in the modern event industry.

LightShark Helps Lighting Designer Alex Conde Create a Spectacular Show for Spanish Band Xeria

20/09/2024 - Production News

Spain - Currently touring to promote their second album Fuego, Xeria has also mastered LightShark so that they can easily adapt their own show to suit different sized venues.

GLP JDC2 IP impresses technicians, designers and audience alike at Haldern Pop festival

20/09/2024 - Production News

Germany – Haldern Pop is a cherished gem in the German festival landscape. Historically, relatively unknown artists from the genres of indie rock, singer-songwriter, folk rock and pop perform at this comparatively small festival. Lighting designer Rolf Wenzel has been loyal to the collectively designed festival – whose volunteers are shareholders – for over three decades. This year he was happy to take the opportunity to showcase 12 of the new GLP JDC2 IP hybrid strobes with video function within the lighting design.

d&b group announces major update to SustainSymphony platform

20/09/2024 - Business News

Germany – d&b group announces the latest update to its SustainSymphony platform, a cloud-based sustainability management software designed for the live event industry. The update now closely aligns SustainSymphony with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) set by the United Nations to address a wide range of global sustainability and equality issues.

EventCom invests in Robe

19/09/2024 - Production News

Belgium – EventCom is a specialist in the provision and rental of audiovisual equipment based in Gembloux, in French-speaking Belgium, managed with passion and energy by director Thomas Richard.

Allen & Heath Partners with Jetbuilt to Streamline AV Project Design and Proposals

19/09/2024 - Business News

USA – Allen & Heath, a leading provider of professional audio mixing consoles for a range of applications including live sound, installed sound and studios, has announced a partnership with Jetbuilt, a global leader in AV project sales and management software. This collaboration integrates Allen & Heath’s comprehensive product catalogue into Jetbuilt’s database, streamlining the workflow for end users, integrators and consultants, and providing seamless access to the latest Allen & Heath product information.

Optimal Audio Cuboid Strikes Success at North Gong

19/09/2024 - Project News

Australia – The North Wollongong Hotel is a large multi-faceted hospitality venue in the centre of Wollongong, New South Wales. Popularly known as the North Gong Hotel, it features a bar, bistro, beer garden and an upstairs function area which caters for private events. Live music, DJ sets, televised sport and pool tables all feature in this vibrant and very busy setting, for which high quality audio is essential.

Europalco powers the first 100% AI-dedicated conference in Lisbon: AIVØLUT1ØN Event

18/09/2024 - Production News

Portugal – Europalco, the largest provider of solutions for events and shows in southern Europe, in partnership with Knower Impact Meetings, has announced the success of AIVØLUT1ØN, the first conference in Lisbon entirely dedicated to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Held in the Sala Tejo of the MEO Arena, this landmark event brought together business leaders, innovators and AI enthusiasts to explore the transformative power of AI in business management and beyond.

Karol G Electrifies on Historic “Mañana Será Bonito” World Tour with Assist From Elation Proteus

18/09/2024 - Production News

Worldwide – Colombian music sensation Karol G recently concluded her historic “Mañana Será Bonito" world tour with four incredible stadium shows in Madrid. The year-long run, the first stadium tour headlined by a Latin female artist and the most extensive European tour by a Latin artist in history, featured an ambitious production with lighting design by Lightswitch senior director Ignacio Rosenberg, working with lighting vendor PRG. At the heart of the design were Elation Proteus luminaires, which played a vital role in both the stadium and arena shows.

Darren Langer Adds Wow Factor to WOW - Women of Wrestling with Chauvet Professional

18/09/2024 - Production News

USA – It’s no wonder that the wildly popular WOW - Women Of Wrestling TV series’ acronym is also those three simple letters: W O W. This branding theme is there for all to see in the current season of the series, as the two Ws, from this powerfully evocative expression are spelled out in light by 64 CHAUVET Professional COLORado PXL Curve 12 motorised battens supplied by Felix Lighting.

PK Sound Continues EU Growth with Expansive Sounder’s Rent Partnership

18/09/2024 - Business News

Spain – PK Sound, the robotic line array company, has continued its expansion in the European market with the addition of Spanish live production firm Sounder’s Rent as its latest PK Alliance Member.

PLASA Show celebrates “the best show for many years”

18/09/2024 - Event News

UK - Celebrating its “best show for many years”, PLASA Show once again took residence in the Grand Hall of Olympia London from 1-3 September, demonstrating continuous growth with 10% more floor space and a steady 5% increase in visitors.

Alice Merton out on the festival circuit with GLP

18/09/2024 - Production News

Germany – Like many other artists, British pop musician Alice Merton prefers to work outdoors in the summer and, as a result, numerous festivals are on her current tour schedule.

Wharfedale Pro amplifiers deliver laid-back dining at Heathrow Airport

18/09/2024 - Project News

UK – With over 6.1 million holidaymakers passing through Heathrow Airport’s terminal 2 every year, new dining destination jones the grocer has become a welcome addition. Offering gourmet food from across the globe in its casual café and store, Uxbridge’s Middlesex Sound & Lighting deployed an intelligent sound solution to enhance the atmosphere, which includes Wharfedale Pro’s impressive DP-4035F amplifier.

Production Futures Announces Collaboration with ISCVE

18/09/2024 - Business News

UK – Production Futures, the organisation founded to create opportunities for young people to learn, train, network and develop real careers in every sector of the production industries, has announced an important collaboration with the Institute of Sound, Communications and Visual Engineers (ISCVE). The aim of the partnership is to strengthen industry links and provide clear pathways for newcomers in the sound, communication and visual engineering sectors.

Backup Tech introduces 2024 Backup Ambassadors

18/09/2024 - People News

UK – Backup Tech has announced the latest Backup Ambassadors. Backup trustee, Koy Neminathan, has overseen the Ambassador programme and is delighted to introduce Chris West, Lee House, Luke Edwards, Paul Jones and Amber Etra.

Kylie Minogue Has New Generations of Fans and the Newest Generation of Consoles: the DiGiCo Quantum852

18/09/2024 - Production News

USA – It’s taken some time, but Kylie Minogue may finally be ready to conquer the United States, as she recently capped her first Las Vegas residency at the Venetian Resort’s new Voltaire venue. Tension, her 16th studio album released late last year, reached the number-one slot, her ninth LP to do so, on the heels of sell-out shows in London, Rabat and Athens this year. The Australian singer/actress/presenter is a two-time Grammy Awards and four-time Brit Awards winner, a holder of the UK’s Order of the British Empire (and its Australian counterpart), just this year was named one of Time magazine’s “most influential people in the world,” and has toured 19 times since 1989, selling out arenas and stadiums globally. For much of that run she’s been accompanied on the road by DiGiCo, most recently with a Quantum852 console in her monitor world. That desk, piloted by IEM engineer Kevin Glendinning, was supplied by Solotech UK for her recent run of shows in Europe.

Robe and Anolis for Icon of the Seas

17/09/2024 - Project News

Finland – Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International’s new game-changing ship, is setting new jaw-dropping standards and records in the world of vacations.

Bose Professional Brings Automated Design and Cloud-based Monitoring to ControlSpace Ecosystem

17/09/2024 - Equipment News

Bose Professional, developer of world-class audio experiences designed to transform any space, announced the release of two important additions to the ControlSpace ecosystem: ControlSpace Accelerator, a software tool that automates and speeds up audio system design by up to five times and ControlSpace Cloud, a new cloud-based monitoring service.

A duet of TiMax SoundHubs enrich Polish History Museum

17/09/2024 - Project News

Poland – With a coveted Prix Versailles win under its belt, the Muzeum Historii Polski (The Polish History Museum) has succeeded in its goal to grab world attention in order to present the country’s history. The award highlights the world’s most beautiful public and commercial buildings, but the appeal of the Polish History Museum is more than skin deep.

Showlight 2025 – The Call for Papers is Hotting Up!

17/09/2024 - Event News

France – It was great to see so many people at PLASA Show London last week and witness the excitement caused by the news that Showlight returns next May. Some people even stopped by to say just how excited they were and were already looking to book hotels!

Area Four Direct UK Enjoys a Successful PLASA 2024

17/09/2024 - Event News

UK – The Area Four Direct UK (A4IUK) team enjoyed a busy, productive and successful PLASA (Professional Lighting & Sound Association) Show 2024, which returned to the Grand Hall, Olympia, London from 1st – 3rd September.

Ayrton Cobra raves with Verknipt at Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff ArenA

17/09/2024 - Production News

The Netherlands – Dutch pioneer of the hard techno industry, Verknipt, has been known for its wild techno music events for over a decade, hosting multiple festivals at a number of locations across the Netherlands. With a growing worldwide following, the events are a melee of wild lighting and laser shows combined with ‘freaky’ performances to the tunes of stellar line-ups of hard rave artists.

Martin Audio WPL goes loud for ‘1000 Lights’ at Utilita Arena

17/09/2024 - Production News

UK – One of the most unlikely gigs Birmingham’s Utilita Arena (The NIA) has ever hosted – and certainly one of the loudest deployments of a Martin Audio line array in the company’s history – was the recent charity concert, dubbed ‘1000 Lights’.

3LR Lighting Strengthens Team with Appointment of Karoliina Helin as In-House Architectural Lighting Designer 

17/09/2024 - People News

3LR has announced that Karoliina Helin will be joining the team as its in-house architectural lighting designer. 

Renkus-Heinz officially launches groundbreaking OmniBeam technology

17/09/2024 - Equipment News

Renkus-Heinz has officially launched OmniBeam, a new beam-steering software tool available for free with the latest RHAON II 2.5.0 release. Built on decades of expertise in steerable technology, OmniBeam streamlines the workflow for beam-steerable loudspeakers, ensuring optimal audio quality with minimal time and effort.

Sennheiser Evolution Wireless Digital EW-DX line now complete with 19” four-channel, Dante-enabled receiver

17/09/2024 - Equipment News

Sennheiser has announced the availability of the EW-DX EM 4 Dante receiver, which completes the company’s Evolution Wireless Digital EW-DX microphone offer. The network-ready, four-channel receiver (19”, 1U) is an ideal choice for anybody specifying or setting up large multi-channel systems in live audio, touring, broadcasting, theatre and system integration applications. The receiver seamlessly integrates into existing workflows and infrastructures, offering versatile connectivity via Dante (including AES 67 support) for audio over IP, balanced XLR-3 audio outputs and unbalanced ¼” jacks.

Musique Xpress Lights Reflects Fearless Creativity of Tainy with Chauvet Professional

17/09/2024 - Production News

Puerto Rico – When Marcos Efraín Masís Fernández, known professionally as Tainy and Lex Borrero teamed up to launch their music company Neon16, “a multi-faceted talent incubator" in 2019, they adopted the motto “fear nothing, impact everything.”

Robe Bounces into Fifth Dimension at Brilliant PLASA 2024 Expo

17/09/2024 - Event News

UK – Robe lighting enjoyed a brilliant PLASA 2024 expo in London Olympia, tapping into the hustle and energy of the show which is again a vibrant landmark on the UK production technology industry calendar.

Sound Technology New Distributor for Elation and Obsidian in the UK and Ireland

17/09/2024 - Business News

UK – Elation has announced that Sound Technology has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for Elation and Obsidian products in the UK and Ireland, effective 1 September, 2024. In addition to its existing portfolio, Sound Technology will manage all aspects of Elation and Obsidian sales, service, training and support in the region.

Fashion meets performance: GLP impression X5 illuminates the ABOUT YOU Fashion Circus

17/09/2024 - Production News

Germany – As part of Berlin Fashion Week, the online fashion retailer ABOUT YOU staged a sensational mix of fashion, circus and entertainment in a Roncalli circus tent on 4th July. For one day, the ‘ABOUT YOU Fashion Circus’ enchanted celebrities, the press and fashion enthusiasts alike.

Netherlands’ Schouwburg Lochem Theatre upgrades with ETC

17/09/2024 - Project News

The Netherlands – The Schouwburg theatre in Lochem, eastern Netherlands, has selected 40 Source Four LED Series 3 luminaires, 12 High End Systems Halcyon Gold and 18 SolaPix 7 automated fixtures to upgrade its space.

Leading UK venue completes DiGiCo full house during innovative audio refit

17/09/2024 - Project News

UK – Northern England’s iconic music venue, Sage Gateshead – now rebranded as The Glasshouse International Centre for Music – underwent an audio refurbishment to coincide with its reopening, culminating in the introduction of an additional two SD12 all-purpose digital mixers to its inventory of consoles from industry leader, DiGiCo. Not only does the acquisition mark the venue’s transition to DiGiCo consoles in the two main halls but, following an overhaul of the cabling infrastructure to provide MADI across The Glasshouse’s performance spaces, the versatile SD12 models can deliver a variety of functions from various mix positions.

Rob Koenig Powers Metallica M72 World Tour Looks with Chauvet Professional Color Strike M

17/09/2024 - Production News

USA – A metal design should at turns be bright and bold, yet subtle and nuanced, pushing and pulling the audience’s emotions to new places while supporting the music of the artists on stage. Rob Koenig and his team are doing all this and more for Metallica on the second North American leg of the band’s M72 World Tour. 

Skan PA Hire delivers anthemic nostalgia for Liam Gallagher’s ‘30 Years of Definitely Maybe’

17/09/2024 - Production News

UK – On the 29th of August 1994, Oasis released what would arguably become Britian’s last working class indie guitar record, an offering that within four days, would become the fast-selling debut album in British chart history. Thirty years on, Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has reprised the album’s monumental effect on live audiences with a sold-out solo UK tour. Skan PA Hire provided sound reinforcement and audio crew to help deliver the occasion.

Avolites new Diamond 7 console and Prism One media software get UK debut at PLASA London 2024.

17/09/2024 - Event News

UK - Avolites Ltd (a Robe business) chose this year’s PLASA show to debut its new Diamond 7 (D7) console in the UK, the newest addition to the Avolites Diamond collection.

White Light Supplies Lighting Rig for Hello, Dolly! West End Revival

17/09/2024 - Production News

UK – Having first been performed on Broadway in 1964, in a production which won ten Tony Awards, Hello, Dolly! is the classic Jerry Herman musical about Dolly Levi, a strong-willed matchmaker who travels to New York to find a match for the miserly, unmarried Horace Vandergelder. It has been revived countless times over the years, having first arrived in the West End in 1965. Now, almost 60 years on, a new production has recently opened at the London Palladium, directed by Dominic Cooke and starring Imelda Staunton. It also features a lighting design by the Olivier Award-winning Jon Clark who approached White Light (WL) (a d&b solutions company) to supply his lighting rig.

HOLOPLOT and Areal increase the immersive sweet spot at Tomorrowland’s Atmosphere stage

17/09/2024 - Project News

Belgium – Now in its 20th year, the iconic festival celebrating all genres of electronic music is hosted in the aptly named town of Boom in Belgium. This year, HOLOPLOT’s X1 system was chosen to provide the sound for The Atmosphere stage, a custom-made circus-top tent featuring DJs including Amber Broos, Dyen, Ellen Allien, Olympe, Adam Beyer and others. At close to 30m high and 30m wide, it can accommodate up to five thousand techno fans. The system utilises two main arrays consisting of six X1 modules each, with six surrounds of two X1 modules each.

Genelec plunges guests into a restful ambience at Immerso

16/09/2024 - Project News

Portugal – Billed as a ‘destination hotel’, Immerso is an elegant, relaxed retreat away from the world’s hub-bub but close to the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. Nestled in the lush valley of a coastal village, Immerso – Ericeira’s first 5-star hotel – is a haven of serenity dedicated to wellness, mindfulness and the simple pleasures of life in glorious natural surroundings. Since premium audio forms a crucial part of the overall visitor experience, the Immerso team naturally turned to Genelec’s 4000 Series installation loudspeakers.

Niller Bjerregaard Manages Complexity on Opeth Tour with ChamSys MagicQ MQ500M Stadium

16/09/2024 - Production News

Sweden – Out of complexity find simplicity: Albert Einstein was fond of giving this advice to students. Words of wisdom for anyone grappling with the infinite intricacies of physics to be sure, but it’s also something to keep in mind when trying to capture the deeply nuanced and multi-faceted music of a band like Opeth. That’s especially true on a two-leg tour, each one involving a very different type of show.

tube uk shows Where to Begin at Edinburgh International Festival Opening Event

16/09/2024 - Production News

UK – Audio specialist tube uk helped design sound, as well as specify and implement an innovative system to deliver “Where to Begin”, the opening event of the 2024 Edinburgh International Festival (EIF), working closely with creative agency Pinwheel under the artistic direction of Katy Fuller and composer Roma Yagnik.

Astera Expands LunaBulb Functionality with New LunaBulb Accessory Kit

16/09/2024 - Equipment News

Building on the remarkable success of its LunaBulb launch, lighting solutions expert Astera will further expand both the creative and technical potential of the LunaBulb with the LunaBulb Accessory Kit, which will incorporate a range of blockers, diffusors, reflectors and lenses within a single, lightweight portable case.

Entedi Announces Partnership with the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) at PLASA SHOW

16/09/2024 - Business News

UK – Entedi, a leading distributor of entertainment technology in the UK and Ireland, has announced its partnership with the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) recently at the PLASA Show. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the field of entertainment lighting education, setting a new benchmark for quality and innovation.

SIXTY82 launches new TPM39 Series at Distributor Day Celebrations

16/09/2024 - Equipment News

SIXTY82 has announced the launch of the latest in its TPM Series of super-strong box truss, the TPM39 Series. Yes, the TPM29 Series has got a big – 39cm – brother!

Laurent Theurin joins as Technical Sales Manager for France, as Brompton continues to expand its European team

16/09/2024 - People News

France – Brompton Technology has announced the appointment of Laurent Theurin as technical sales manager for France. Theurin brings over two decades of experience in the audiovisual industry, with more than ten years specialising in image processing.

Acclaimed Mixer Robin Hunt Chooses PMC Monitors for His New Studio

16/09/2024 - Project News

Germany – Just one week after firing up the PMC IB2S XBD monitors in his JV Acoustics-designed studio, mix engineer Robin Hunt was so impressed with the sound he was achieving that he put his old monitors up for sale.

LSC Control Systems displays powerful line-up at PLASA 2024

16/09/2024 - Event News

UK – Award-winning Australian manufacturer, LSC Control Systems, enjoyed a successful PLASA Show in London this year. The company showed its renowned solutions alongside its UK distributor, A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) and also on the stand of its new owner (and headline PLASA Show sponsor) Robe lighting s.r.o.

Community College Theater Transformed with Cutting-Edge Elation Lighting Upgrade

16/09/2024 - Project News

USA – The SC4 Fine Arts Theater at St. Clair County Community College in Port Huron, Michigan, faced an urgent need for a lighting upgrade due to an outdated system that had been in use for decades. Japheth Boivin, director of integration at Mercury Sound & Lighting, an AV solutions company that had previously installed a video streaming system and digital signage for the theatre, spearheaded the lighting design for the renovation and chose Elation KL and FUZE series luminaires.

CT Middle East invests in Robe

16/09/2024 - Production News

UAE - Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) is based in the UAE, KSA, and Qatar, and delivers technical design, planning and production for some of the most ambitious and dynamic live events and system integration projects in the region.

Ayrton Rivale Profile Impresses in Sweden with Hov1’s 4-Ever Tour 2024

16/09/2024 - Production News

Sweden – Hov1 (pronounced Hovet) is a Swedish hip hop group formed in 2015 with 26 top ten hits in the Swedish Singles Chart, 12 of which reached the top spot. The band is currently undertaking a tour of Sweden visiting the major cities of Gothenburg, Malmo and Stockholm. 

TYX Studios: “I would 100 percent recommend ORIA to others looking to build an Atmos studio”

16/09/2024 - Project News

UK - “It is ORIA’s rollout in our Dolby Atmos studio that really changed the way that we can interact with our clients,” says Jack Freegard, managing director of London’s iconic Tileyard X Studios. Designed so that anyone can create their next project here, without having to take up permanent space, TYX Studios runs a membership-based structure, with its facilities available for use 24 hours a day. Members have access to state-of-the-art music production suites, photography space, a vocal booth and of course the Dolby Atmos studio.

Fourier Audio Wins 2024 PLASA Innovation Award

16/09/2024 - Event News

UK – Fourier Audio has announced that it has been honoured with the prestigious 2024 PLASA Award for Innovation for its transform.engine. Launched earlier this year, the transform.engine has made a significant impact in the industry, propelling Fourier Audio to the forefront of innovation.

GLP ‘vintage picturehouse’ concept the perfect foil for JDC2 IP’s PLASA showcase

16/09/2024 - Event News

UK – In temporarily converting German Light Products’ ‘GLP’ acronym to ‘German Light Picturehouse’ for the duration of this month’s three-day PLASA Show in London, GLP UK’s Simon Barrett attributes the event’s success to a massive team effort, both from in-house and with the outsourced contractors.

Allen & Heath Powers All Stages at Milwaukee Irish Fest 2024

16/09/2024 - Production News

USA – Allen & Heath, a leading provider of professional audio mixing consoles, returned to Milwaukee Irish Fest for the 2024 festival, held 15-18 August. The company's consoles were deployed across all 16 festival stages, delivering exceptional sound quality and ease of use for a diverse line-up of over 100 performers.

AEW 2024 and Biffy

16/09/2024 - Production News

UK - Promoted by Live Nation, All Elite Wrestling’s (AEW) first foray into stadium-scale spectacle last year totally blew away the record for such events when they debuted at Wembley Stadium on August Bank Holiday. That they have done so once again this year and exceeded their own record, should surprise no-one.

Record-breaking Spanish Boxing event, La Velada Del Año 4, deploys nine console DiGiCo set-up to guarantee glitch free ‘Night of the Year’

16/09/2024 - Production News

Spain – On the 13th of July 2024, La Velada Del Año 4, the fourth annual Twitch-streamed, amateur boxing night took place. Featuring some of the biggest streamers from the Spanish speaking community, the event was held in the newly refurbished Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid. A huge DiGiCo team was played on the night, with a Quantum 7, seven Quantum 338s and an SD12, all provided by Twin Cam Pro and with technical support from DiGiCo’s Spanish distributor, RMS PROAUDIO, to ensure the event was heard live, captured and broadcast successfully to huge numbers of fans across the world.

White Light is So in Love with Kiss Me, Kate

16/09/2024 - Production News

UK – Penned by the legendary Cole Porter and now considered one of the most iconic musicals of all time, Kiss Me, Kate has made a much-anticipated return to the London Stage at the Barbican Theatre. Starring Adrian Dunbar and Broadway legend Stephanie J Block, the show tells the story of two fraught ex-lovers who may or may not still have feelings for each other and who are forced to work together on a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Directed by Tony Award-winning Bartlett Sher, this latest revival features a lighting design by the multi-award winning Don Holder, who approached White Light (a d&b solutions company), to supply his lighting rig.

Martin Audio PAs pushed to the max at Hyde Park

16/09/2024 - Production News

UK – When a formula is deemed to have reached perfection, as is now the case with the technical infrastructure at BST Hyde Park, never assume that it can’t be nuanced, or that an extra bit of power cannot be wrung out of the PA.

Follow-Me appoints Thijs Bruins as Global Sales Manager

16/09/2024 - People News

The Neherlands – Follow-Me, manufacturer of high-end performer tracking solutions for lighting, immersive audio, video mapping and stage automation applications, has announced the appointment of Thijs Bruins as global sales manager.

Voice-Acoustic and TENNAX opens up Ireland

16/09/2024 - Business News

Ireland – Voice Acoustic and TENNAX announce their first distribution partnership in Ireland (North and South), effective immediately, having appointed EYE AUDIO IRELAND as its chosen business partner.

Pearl Jam engineers task Britannia Row Productions with arena sound design for UK & Europe

16/09/2024 - Production News

Europe – The Seattle rockers, fronted by Eddie Vedder, possess an FOH team paired on trust and dedication to great live sound. FOH mixer Greg Nelson and systems engineer Andrew Gilchrest (both pictured) are a duo that work in impressive unity.

Borealis Live Design Lights Musical Journey on All Time Low Forever Shows with Chauvet Professional

16/09/2024 - Production News

USA –  “Forever is a long, long time,” the great Walt Disney once quipped. Of course, this sort of epochal time-span certainly wasn’t anything that four gifted high schoolers from Maryland were thinking in terms of when they formed their band in 2004.

Rob Sinclair Enlists Proteus Maximus for Zach Bryan Stadium Shows

16/09/2024 - Production News

USA – Production/lighting designer Rob Sinclair is using Elation Proteus Maximus LED Profile lighting fixtures to support country star Zach Bryan on his ongoing “Quittin’ Time” tour. Playing North American dates in support of his fifth studio album, “The Great American Bar Scene,” which was released in July. The Proteus Maximus has been instrumental in supporting Bryan’s live performances in the challenging conditions of outdoor stadiums.

Luci Della Ribalta Shines at 2024 PLASA Show: A Bright Start to the Trade Fair Season

16/09/2024 - Event News

UK – In London, where the weather is still pleasantly summery, the 2024 edition of the PLASA Show has just wrapped up. This trade fair, with a prestigious history, has been on the road to recovery over the past two or three years after some challenging times.

Highlite showcases new products at PLASA Show 2024

06/09/2024 - Event News

UK - At the PLASA Show 2024, held at Olympia London 1-3 September, Highlite showcased a wide range of products from several of its brands including Infinity, Showtec and DAP. The range included some of its most popular products as well as some impressive new products that are sure to be a great success.

LD Systems invests in Robe FORTES

06/09/2024 - Production News

USA – Houston and San Antonio, Texas-based rental and event production solutions company LD Systems has invested in 32 new Robe iFORTE LTX moving lights, purchased specifically to pair with its existing 14 RoboSpot remote followspotting control systems.

Goldensea Acquires SGM

06/09/2024 - Business News