News Archive for February 2025
Robe Helps New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash Go Large
28/02/2025 - Production News
USA – Well known as a vibrant and major hub for the production and live entertainment industry, it staged its own superlative concert at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park: “Jack Daniel’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash”, to celebrate the new year rollover, featuring an impressive artist lineup and an eye-popping lighting and production design created by Robert W. Peterson of Real World Lighting.
Christie HS Series transforms Khajuraho Temples with spectacular light and sound show
28/02/2025 - Production News
India – A breathtaking new light and sound show at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh is captivating audiences with a mesmerising blend of projection mapping, holograms, dynamic lighting and 5.1 audio.
Adamson strengthens its UK presence, appointing Vince Borrelli as Business Development Manager
28/02/2025 - People News
UK – Adamson System Engineering, Canada’s leading exporter of pro audio sound technology has announced an exciting new appointment to its team, aimed at expanding the company’s presence in the UK.
Chauvet Expands EU Distribution with New, Larger Belgian Facility
28/02/2025 - Business News
Belgium – Growth makes waves, a wise wag once observed. And any business that wants to ride those waves even further responds to growth by expanding its ability to meet the increasing demands of its customers. Following this philosophy, Chauvet has moved its European distribution hub to a new and greatly expanded facility.
Versatile Claypaky Sharpy X Frames Enhance Dynamic Concert by Shaan in Bangalore
28/02/2025 - Production News
India – Lighting designer Jasangat Sonpal selected 62 Claypaky Sharpy X Frames for a dynamic concert starring Shaan, one of the most popular singers of Indian cinema, at Phoenix Market City in Bangalore (Bengaluru), 20 December, 2024.
Seamless touring tech: breaking boundaries without breaking a sweat
28/02/2025 - Production News
USA – In the high-stakes world of concert touring where creativity and technology intersect, Rogue Productions has carved a niche by delivering cutting-edge media solutions. Recently, the company showcased the capabilities of its Rogue Servers, powered by PIXERA (a media server software made by AV Stumpfl), during the co-headlining "Sweat Tour" featuring artists Charli XCX and Troye Sivan.
DiGiCo Quantum225T Makes its Official Debut at ISE 2025
28/02/2025 - Production News
Poland – In November 2024, Atlas Arena in Łódź hosted an extraordinary live event, JIMEK & Guests: Subclassics, Poland’s first-ever symphonic spectacle in a 360-degree format. The orchestra was sited in-the-round, which provided the audience with a unique perspective on the orchestra. The audio system was built around the power of the DiGiCo Quantum series, with two Quantum 338s, with Pulse upgrade, at the front of house position and Quantum 852 and SD12-96 consoles at the monitor position.
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HaluPix Duo Wins rAVe [PUBS] Best of ISE 2025 Award
28/02/2025 - Event News
Spain – PROLIGHTS has been recognised at the rAVe [PUBS] Best of ISE 2025 awards, with HaluPix Duo winning the title of Best New Event Lighting Product in the Rental, Staging & Live Events category. This award highlights the product's innovation, performance and impact on the industry.
The World of Hans Zimmer – An Immersive Symphony. The Theatre Experience
27/02/2025 - Production News
Germany – The world premiere of “The World of Hans Zimmer – An Immersive Symphony took the audience at the Metronom Theatre in Oberhausen on an impressive musical journey through the works of this exceptional film composer. Presented by Semmel Concerts and accompanied by breathtaking lighting, sound and stage technology from Satis & Fy, this smash-hit show delighted more than 22,000 fans at 15 sold-out concerts from 23 January to 2 March. Hans Zimmer himself spoke to the audience in the form of a larger-than-life, three-dimensional projected image. Behind the scenes, monitor engineer Thorben Ströhlein and RF manager Werner Schmidl also welcomed a special technical guest: Sennheiser’s Spectera, which they used to provide some of the musicians with in-ear and line/mic signals as part of the Spectera Pioneer Program.
Production Futures ON TOUR Returns to AO Arena in Manchester on 28th April
27/02/2025 - Event News
UK – Production Futures has announced that its next ON TOUR event will take place at the AO Arena, Manchester on Monday 28th April. The cutting-edge venue is one of the largest of its kind in the UK and will host a Production Futures event for the second time, following the huge success of last year’s groundbreaking arena debut.
K-array’s audio solutions set the standard for Montreal’s vibrant restaurant scene
27/02/2025 - Project News
Canada – Italian manufacturer of innovative audio solutions, K-array, has become a go-to brand for AV integrators working in the restaurant scene across Canada’s Québec region. Distributed locally by DDH Audio, these solutions are prized for their exceptional sound quality, sleek design and flexibility in meeting the diverse needs of modern hospitality venues.
BLOODsports reimagines sports bars in the 21st-century with AV integration from Tateside
27/02/2025 - Project News
UK – The latest creation from the team behind MEATliquor, BLOODsports carefully combines the most enjoyable elements of sports bar and ‘dive’ bar into a unique nightlife spot in the heart of London’s Covent Garden. With a menu featuring classic MEATliquor dishes, the bar broadcasts live sports all day and night, followed by late-night horror movies, with elements of classic horror films woven into the bar décor, even down to the carpet, which visitors might recognise from Stanley Kubrick’s chilling horror movie classic, The Shining. Having worked with founder Scott Collins on AV system design, implementation and maintenance for the MEATliquor chain, London-based systems integration specialists, Tateside, was on board with the project from the outset.
Noni Vie revs up with Martin Audio to raise the bar in Kampala
27/02/2025 - Project News
Uganda – Situated in the bustling heart of Uganda’s capital, Kampala, Noni Vie Lounge & Restaurant has raised the bar as a premier destination venue, in terms of both its cuisine and its music.
GLP’s X5 Series a ‘runway’ success on The Devil Wears Prada
26/02/2025 - Production News
UK – When the highly anticipated stage version of the blockbuster film The Devil Wears Prada debuted in Chicago in the summer of 2022, it was to mixed reviews.
Allen & Heath Split the Matrix with SQ V1.6
26/02/2025 - Equipment News
Allen & Heath has released V1.6 firmware for its SQ series, introducing hotly requested features, quality-of-life improvements, and stellar new compressor add-ons from the company’s flagship dLive series.
ASTRO 100 the “little one” from LDR is Compact, Powerful and Efficient
26/02/2025 - Equipment News
In the world of professional lighting, we often need to adapt to space constraints and specific environments. In many cases, the size and weight of equipment can significantly limit our choices. ASTRO 100 is LDR’s “little one”, yet it delivers impressive performance with minimal footprint and low energy consumption.
Manfrotto celebrates 50 years of the iconic 055 tripod with extended all-black range
26/02/2025 - Equipment News
Manfrotto, the world-leading manufacturer of professional photography and video production equipment, announces the expansion of its renowned 055 and 190 tripod ranges. The five new models are designed to meet the needs of professional and amateur photographers, as well as videographers to inspire their creativity and elevate their craft to new heights.
Brompton Technology powers FINAS ICVFX Virtual Production Studio in Malaysia
26/02/2025 - Project News
Malaysia – The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) has made significant strides in advancing the nation’s film industry with its ICVFX virtual production studio, a cutting-edge facility equipped with Brompton Technology’s Tessera LED video processors. Located in Ampang Jaya, the studio, which was upgraded last year, is now fully operational and serves as a modern facility designed to meet the growing demands of film-makers and content creators in Malaysia.
Leyard LED screen forms centrepiece of new experience centre at Beaulieu International Group
26/02/2025 - Project News
Belgium – For more than half a century global family business, Beaulieu International Group (BIG), has produced flooring material solutions. With a strong focus on providing sustainable choices, its aim is to ‘enhance the quality of living and working for every generation’. Last year, the company decided to create an interactive experience centre at its Belgium headquarters. To achieve its aim, it called on the expertise of Ocular, a technology company specialising in immersive and interactive installations, to create a space that incorporates its diverse brands and brings them together as a cohesive whole. The centrepiece is a Leyard MGP Complete LED screen, used to introduce its solutions to visitors, and used as a presentation screen or for events.
Harlow Playhouse Lights Up with Sustainable Upgrades
26/02/2025 - Project News
UK – Established in 1971, Harlow Playhouse has since been a cornerstone of the cultural landscape in Harlow, Essex. The venue hosts an array of performances across two theatres: a 400-seat main auditorium and a 120-seat studio theatre. Showcasing a variety of events, from music and comedy to musicals and drama, Harlow Playhouse plays a pivotal role in the local arts scene.
Genelec blends cycling culture with impactful sound at MAAP Berlin
26/02/2025 - Project News
Germany – Located in the heart of Berlin, MAAP's experiential retail space merges cutting-edge design with cycling culture. As a premium performance cycling apparel brand, MAAP is renowned for seamlessly merging aesthetics with performance while crafting physical spaces that embody its brand ethos. When the Berlin MAAP LaB opened, sound was recognised as a pivotal element in shaping the customer experience and Genelec Smart IP loudspeakers have been integral to the project's success.
PRO3 Rocks with Robe
25/02/2025 - Business News
Mexico – PRO3, one of Mexico’s leading lighting and visual design studios which also has a large stock of its own lighting equipment, has invested in more Robe moving lights in the last 18 months with the purchase of FORTES, Spiiders and RoboSpot systems.
Showlight 2025 Announces Third Wave of Speakers
25/02/2025 - Event News
France – Showlight has announced the latest round of international speakers to present Papers at Showlight 2025, as Willie Williams, Dr, Yaron Abulafia, Christina Thanasoula, Saffran Popille and Brad Schiller sign up to share their experiences with audiences in Dijon.
The New Chauvet Professional REM MIRA Series of Video Panels Elevates Colours with Ease
25/02/2025 - Equipment News
Creativity flourishes best with collaboration, not just among people, but also between creatives and their tools. The new REM MIRA series of high-performance video wall solutions were built on this principle, putting a rainbow of realistic DCI-P3 colours and unmatched installation options at every user's fingertips.
Afrikaans is Groot, powered by DiGiCo, back and bigger than ever
25/02/2025 - Production News
South Africa – For three weeks in November, Time Square’s 8,500-capacity SunBet Arena in Pretoria is home to Afrikaans is Groot, a series of performances devoted to Afrikaans music and culture. 2023 was the first outing with DiGiCo Quantum consoles and in 2024 the audio team increased their capacity with a Quantum 338 and Quantum 326 Pulse at front of house and Quantum 338 at the monitor position.
From Old Church to Modern Theatre – Ayrton Diablo brings technology up to date at Theater De Maagd in The Netherlands
25/02/2025 - Project News
The Netherlands – Theater De Maagd, a converted church-turned-theatre in Bergen op Zoom in The Netherlands, has recently undergone technical modernisation, part of which included transitioning from halogen to LED lighting.
ATK scores touch down at the Super Bowl LIX
25/02/2025 - Production News
USA – ATK Audiotek, a Clair Global brand, supplied live audio reinforcement and a stadium-wide communications network to the Super Bowl LIX, hosted at the 83,000-capacity Caesar's Superdome in New Orleans on 9 February.
Groupe Novelty shows Olympic form at WorldSkills 2024
25/02/2025 - Production News
France – The city of Lyon recently hosted the 47th edition of WorldSkills, an international competition that brought together nearly 1,400 young competitors from 66 countries, aiming to inspire youth through excellence in vocational skills. Held across several iconic sites in the city, this global event welcomed 140,000 visitors and featured opening and closing ceremonies worthy of the largest sporting events, planned and executed by Groupe Novelty.
Consider Yourself … Rigged!
25/02/2025 - Production News
UK – Unusual Rigging has played a pivotal role in bringing Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Oliver! to the Gielgud Theatre in London’s West End. Having collaborated together on numerous productions over the years, Cameron Mackintosh Ltd knew that Unusual’s extensive knowledge and problem-solving abilities would be vital in adapting Oliver! to the venue.
KV2 brings award-winning theatre to life in Manchester
25/02/2025 - Production News
UK – To celebrate its nineth anniversary, Salford’s Hope Mill Theatre put on a production of Nine, a Tony-Award-winning musical centred around fictitious film director Guido Contini. The story is set in Venice, Italy and centres around Contini’s struggles with writer’s block, marriage breakdown and a distressing midlife crisis. Featuring an all-star cast, including musical theatre legends Ruthie Henshall and Ramin Karimloo, the production took place at The Lowry’s Lyric Theatre using an audio system from KV2 Audio supplied by Autograph Sound.
ADORN A55 and TiMax panLab bring lighting festival to life at Westfield London
25/02/2025 - Production News
UK – The Westfield London Shopping Centre is inviting its customers to “step into a world of light, colour and wonder” for an inaugural winter light experience called Here We Glow. Based around a number of outdoor light art sculptures, it is designed to dazzle visitors of all ages and runs until the beginning of March.
Follow-Me appoints Luke Edwards as Designer Relations Liaison UK
24/02/2025 - People News
UK – Follow-Me, a leading manufacturer of performer tracking and automated followspot technology, has appointed Luke Edwards to the role of designer relations liaison UK. With extensive experience in both the creative and technical sides of the live event industry, Edwards will play a pivotal role in supporting the company’s growth in the UK market by bridging any possible gap between designers, technicians, rental companies and production managers considering using Follow-Me’s performer tracking systems on their shows.
Runway Recording Studios Adds ASP4816-SE to ‘Cutting-Edge’ Gear List
24/02/2025 - Project News
UK – For top-tier music production and recording in London, artists need look no further than Runway Recording Studios according to its owners. It’s a creative hub offering a choice of three writing/production studios, one of which now houses the brand-new Audient ASP4816-SE console.
Craig David 25th v2
24/02/2025 - Production News
UK – A performer and songwriter of consistently fresh ideas, Craig David’s polished melodies and thoughtful lyrics gently insinuate themselves into your mind and then take up permanent residence. After twenty-five years he’s still doing it as he takes his anniversary tour around UK arenas.
ESTA announces publication of a new Event Safety standard and one draft standard in public review
24/02/2025 - Training & Standards News
USA – On 29 January 2025 ANSI's Board of Standards Review approved another ESTA standard: ANSI ES1.6 – 2025, Event Safety – Crowd Management. This standard describes requirements for communication of internal and public information for live events and related activities. It provides guidelines and recommended practices for effective communication within the production and operation of a live event. It is now available for free download from the TSP website at [tsp.esta.org/freestandards]tsp.esta.org/freestandards. It is also available for sale from ANSI and IHS.
BSR E1.53, Overhead mounting of luminaires, lighting accessories and other portable devices: specification and practice, is now available for public review. This document covers requirements for primary and secondary mounting devices for portable stage/studio luminaires and accessories, and for similarly mounted special effects machines. The draft standard, along with its public review form and instructions, can be downloaded at [tsp.esta.org/publicreview]tsp.esta.org/publicreview. Please submit comments before the review deadline of 07 April 2025.
Bob Bonniol Reflects on Blake Shelton's Magical Vegas Residency with Chauvet Professional Color Strike M
24/02/2025 - Production News
USA – Magic, they say, is built on defying perception. How true! Especially in Las Vegas, the desert oasis that has been known to bend reality in unimaginable directions.
COSMO brings the music to Winterleuchten Oelde
24/02/2025 - Production News
Germany – An HK Audio COSMO line array system was called into action to support performances on the main stage at the annual Winterleuchten Oelde. The solution for the event was provided by local rental partner MA Holtewert Eventconcept and designed to cover the large audience area in the town’s main square.
HOFtheater in the Netherlands Welcomes a New Era with Elation Lighting
24/02/2025 - Project News
The Netherlands – The HOFtheater, a prominent cultural venue in the Dutch town of Raalte, has taken a major step towards the future by investing in cutting-edge LED lighting technology from Elation. The investment, facilitated through Elation’s Dutch distributor, Rolight, has elevated the theatre’s creative capabilities and opened up new possibilities for both artists and technicians.
Robe is Vibing at Vorstin
21/02/2025 - Project News
The Netherlands – Vorstin is a popular music and entertainment venue in Hilversum, a lively Netherlands ‘media city’ in the centre of the country. Vorstin’s striking gleaming steel exterior is visually cool and interesting, and its two entertainment halls – with 850 and 275 capacities respectively – stage four or five shows plus one or two private or business events per week: a fast-moving environment with plenty of variety.
TAIT features automation products and delivers seminars at PL+S
21/02/2025 - Event News
Germany – TAIT will show a selection of automation products on stand 12.0-E14 at Pro Light + Sound 2025. Visitors will be able to learn more about the Kinesys family of products, now under the TAIT brand and their sales and rental availability in Europe, plus the continued product support and training available globally.
Marquee strikes a win at new bowling lanes, by Davy’s
21/02/2025 - Project News
UK – Marquee AV has partnered with Davys to deliver a high-quality, multi-zone sound system for Vintners Lanes, a new boutique bowling alley in Greenwich.
Powersoft Acquires 51% of Share Capital of K-Array, with Option to Reach 100%
21/02/2025 - Business News
Italy – Powersoft S.p.A., at the head of a technology group (Powersoft Group) operating worldwide in pro-Audio systems and listed on Euronext Growth Milan, announces the signing of a binding investment agreement to acquire from H.P. Sound Equipment S.p.A. 51% of the share capital of K-array S.r.l., specialised in the design and manufacture of innovative high-performance, compact design audio systems for a wide range of applications. The Agreement also envisages the mutual granting of call and put options in favour of Powersoft and HP Sound, respectively, on the remaining 49% of K-array’s share capital. The closing of the transaction is, to date, expected by March 2025.
Painting With Light Helps Clouseau Look Vibrant At 40 with Chauvet Professional
21/02/2025 - Production News
Belgium – It is said that the creative drive has no reverse gear. Although building on what has been done in the past and echoing themes, it never repeats itself, but instead is constantly looking forward, rejuvenating itself with original ideas at every turn. The iconic Belgian duo Clouseau has embodied this concept in stellar fashion since they first appeared at CC Sint-Genesius-Rode in December 1984, as they have continually expanded their horizons, singing in different languages and exploring new musical concepts.
Renkus-Heinz announces new distribution partnership with Aplauz Audio in Poland
21/02/2025 - Business News
Poland – Renkus-Heinz, a leading manufacturer of premium loudspeakers, has announced a new distribution partnership with Aplauz Audio, a well-established Polish distributor of high-quality professional and consumer audio solutions. This strategic collaboration aims to expand Renkus-Heinz's reach in Poland and provide local customers with industry-leading audio solutions.
Rigger.co.uk Invests in MILOS S-QTQT 780 Steel Truss to Enhance Rigging Capabilities
21/02/2025 - Production News
UK – Rigger.co.uk a leading provider in the event rigging industry based in Milton Keynes, has announced a significant investment in MILOS S-QTQT 780 steel truss. The strategic acquisition reinforces the company’s commitment to providing robust, high-quality rigging solutions to the live events, entertainment, TV and broadcast sectors.
SoundStorm festival relies on Clair Global for critical show comms, IT networks and a multi-stage audio design
20/02/2025 - Production News
Saudi Arabia – Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has become a nucleus for live events in recent years and is home not only to the biggest outdoor festival in the Middle East, but one of the biggest music events in the world, SoundStorm.
Sylvain Bresson Boosts Robe’s Anolis Team in France
20/02/2025 - People News
France – Sylvain Bresson joins the Robe Lighting France team as project manager / specifier and will be focused on developing the business of Anolis, Robe’s architectural LED lighting brand.
Fourier Audio’s transform.engine is Letter Perfect for Dear Evan Hansen
20/02/2025 - Production News
UK – Dear Evan Hansen brought an aesthetic focus on social anxiety to Broadway and West End stages, vividly and musically. In doing so, the theatrical production received considerable critical acclaim, nominated for nine Tony Awards and winning six, including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Actor (for Ben Platt), not to mention its list of Olivier and Grammy Awards. It also underscored musical theatre’s increasingly complex sonic environment, more dependent than ever on processing and effects that allow sound to support and reinforce the story and the emotions on stage.
Combeuil Audio Deploys its Biggest Ever Funktion-One System to ‘Kick-Start My Heart’
20/02/2025 - Project News
France – Le Collectif La Bringue’s recent Kick-Start My Heart event was not only its biggest party of the year, but also its largest to date. Featuring a wealth of DJ talent, including Aykan, Cassie Raptor, Cera Khin, Øtta, Slam and Somewhen, the French techno collective’s end-of-year celebration welcomed 6,000 guests to Parc des Expositions d'Angers in western France.
Pierre L. Roy Works Magic at Governors Ball with Chauvet Professional
20/02/2025 - Production News
Canada – No path is ever closed by an obstacle, at least not when that ‘roadblock’ is seen through the eyes of a talented resourceful creative like Piere L. Roy. Called upon to light the Governors Ball, a prestigious charity event that features Quebec City celebrities, Roy encountered a host of steep challenges at the function's venue.
XTA Drives for Funktion One for Tipper
20/02/2025 - Production News
USA – When British electronic music composer and producer, Tipper played his first theatre events since before the pandemic at the Orion Amphitheatre in Huntsville Alabama, sellout nights were guaranteed. What was also never in doubt was that the artist’s complex sonic narratives would require premium sound design and delivery.
Stufish Entertainment Architects and 1826 Redefine The Future Of Motorsport Entertainment
20/02/2025 - Production News
UK – On Tuesday 18th February, Formula 1 made history with its first-ever season launch at London’s O2 Arena. Unveiling the 2025 car liveries while marking F1’s 75th anniversary, F1 75 Live brought together all ten teams and drivers for an evening of spectacle and high-energy entertainment. The groundbreaking world premiere event was brought to life by STUFISH Entertainment Architects in collaboration with production partner 1826, alongside creative visionary Brian Burke and DX7 Design. Together, they crafted an unforgettable experience that merged Formula 1’s signature speed with the thrill of live theatrical performance.
Europalco’s automated solutions enhance Renault Group convention
19/02/2025 - Production News
Portugal – Europalco, the largest provider of solutions for events and shows in southern Europe, demonstrated its vast experience in event production with the successful execution of the Renault Group Convention, hosted at the MH Atlantic Hotel in Peniche, Portugal. In close partnership with agency Prestígio for Brands, the convention brought together around 300 participants for two distinct programs, a press presentation and an internal meeting, under the unifying theme “Shaping the Future Together.”
High Mountain Studios chooses KLANG to give artists choice and control
19/02/2025 - Project News
Austria – High in the Tyrolean Alps sits Erl, an ancient village, dating back to before Roman times. The village is renowned for its cultural excellence and is the perfect spot for High Mountain Studios. This immaculate studio is owned by Lukas Gleich and is surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery. Inside, every aspect has been carefully considered, the open plan layout offers comfort and inspiration to artists, with beautiful views visible from every part of the studio. Gleich utilises KLANG:vokal+ for immersive in-ear monitoring across the studio, while the KLANG:kontrollers help artists to feel completely in control and surrounded by the music, even when recording without a band.
Lighting & Sound Distribution Appointed New Elation and Obsidian Distributor for Singapore
19/02/2025 - Business News
Singapore – Elation has announced the appointment of Lighting & Sound Distribution (LSD) as the new distributor of Elation and Obsidian products in Singapore. Effective from 1 January, 2025, the strategic partnership enhances access to Elation’s high-quality entertainment lighting and control systems, solidifying both companies’ commitment to delivering superior products and services to the Singaporean market.
3LR Helps Bring World’s First Experiential Funeral Venue to Life
19/02/2025 - Project News
UK – Known for their bereavement-facing sub-brand Obitus, technology company Vivedia provides cutting-edge audiovisual services that help funeral directors, venues and officiants offer families a personal, meaningful and positive bereavement experience. They offer music, video streaming, bespoke content, booking systems and management facilities, and work with over 300 venues and 5,000 funeral directors to deliver over half of all funerals in the UK.
Celebrate Entertainment Technology + the people behind it at PLASA Focus Leeds 2025
19/02/2025 - Event News
UK – PLASA Focus Leeds returns to the Royal Armouries on 13-14 May 2025, bringing together the latest innovations and the brightest minds in live events, installation and entertainment technology. The show will celebrate the people behind the industry, providing a unique platform for learning, networking and hands-on exploration of cutting-edge technology.
KSCAPE by K-array partners with leading wellbeing software brands
19/02/2025 - Business News
Italy – Manufacturer of combined professional lighting and audio systems, KSCAPE, has announced its partnership with technology brand KUMUX, marking the next step in the brand’s journey to reimagining the modern workspace through human-centric AV.
dedolight Asymmetric Background Light: perfectly even shadowless chroma key
18/02/2025 - Equipment News
Everyone knows to get perfect chromakey, it is necessary to produce even lighting on the background without shadows from the subject being filmed.
Optimal Audio feeds the Mediterranean theme at Da’s Lupo restaurant
18/02/2025 - Project News
Germany – The Mediterranean flavours of Cologne’s Da’s Lupo restaurant (one of five owned by the restauranteur, Gabriel Zanchetti) were reflected in its requirements when a new audio system was sought out. The restaurant opted for the Optimal Audio ecosystem that AV specialists, Starpoint recommended to suit their palate.
Backup Tech celebrates three brand new partners
18/02/2025 - Business News
UK – The live events industry is full of passionate caring people who go above and beyond, and Backup Partners are a shining example of just that. During 2024, Backup welcomed three new companies to their list of partners and it announces L-Acoustics, Platinum Partners, Chauvet, Gold Partners and Carallon, Sliver Partners.
Flawless Sound for a Great Cause: Gigant Sound at WOŚP 2025 Finale
18/02/2025 - Production News
Poland – Once again, Gigant Sound, one of Poland’s premier sound providers and Europe’s largest Outline GTO inventory holder, was entrusted with delivering, installing, preparing and operating the sound systems for Poland’s largest annual charity event, the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) Finale. The 2025 edition, held on 26 January, set a new fundraising record, surpassing 178 million zloty (€42.2 million) by the end of the evening.
Alfalite's VP XR LED screens power Spain’s largest virtual production studio
18/02/2025 - Project News
Spain – Alfalite, the only European manufacturer of LED screens, has announced that its Modularpix Pro VP XR solution is the core technology behind the new Coruña Immersive Studio (CEI), located in A Coruña (Galicia) and recognised as Spain’s largest virtual production studio. The facility features a striking 28 by six metre LED wall, a 100-square-metre ceiling screen and two side LED totems, incorporating a total of 1,152 Alfalite VP XR LED panels.
DiGiCo Quantum 338 console of choice for Diljit Dosanjh Dil-Luminati world tour
18/02/2025 - Production News
Worldwide – Diljit Dosanjh is a mega-star Punjabi singer and actor, with over 50 million followers across all his social media channels. His Dil-Luminati world tour utilises DiGiCo Quantum 338s at the front of house and monitor positions, supplied by Solotech Group for the UK and European leg of the tour, complete with DMI-KLANG immersive in ear monitoring. Engineers Kenny Narayan and Ranjeet Singh have toured with Dilijit Dosanjh for many years, choosing DiGiCo because of the console’s durability and the range of features that enable it to cope with the demands of a multimedia artist.
Six Martin Audio WPL stacks create powerful dancefloor immersion at Plaza
18/02/2025 - Project News
Australia – The iconic Plaza Hotel in Sydney has recently been transformed, positioning it as a premier global entertainment venue.
Les Fauteuils Rouges: ASP4816 Analogue Charm Meets Modern Workflow
17/02/2025 - Project News
France – There’s a classic ASP4816 console in les fauteuils rouges, a cosy recording studio in the south of France where owner Julien Lebart loves to record acoustic, jazz and pop music. Running a hybrid studio, he was keen to maintain a good workflow with Pro Tools, so spent a long time researching the right mixing desk for his set-up. From the moment he bought his Audient, Julien knew he’d made the right decision.
STUFISH Unveils Groundbreaking Stage Design for the Inaugural Adriatic Sound Festival In Italy
17/02/2025 - Production News
UK – STUFISH Entertainment Architects have been unveiled as the stage designers for the highly anticipated electronic Adriatic Sound Festival, set to take place at Fano Airport, Italy, 13-14 June, 2025. For two electrifying days, the airport will be transformed into a vibrant festival venue, drawing inspiration from Fano’s ancient Roman heritage as a hub for social connection. Marking its debut edition, the festival will bring together some of the world’s most renowned electronic music artists for an unforgettable experience.
Claypaky Fixtures Shine for Sunidhi Chauhan’s “I Am Home” Concerts in Kolkata and Bangalore
17/02/2025 - Production News
India – A wide array of Claypaky fixtures illuminated the Kolkata and Bangalore (Bengaluru) concerts on Sunidhi Chauhan’s ongoing “I Am Home” tour. Lighting designer Jasangat Sonpal selected 72 Claypaky Sharpy X Frames for both venues and added 32 HY B-EYE K25, 24 Tambora Batten Square, 48 Tambora Flash, 14 Sinfonya Profiles and two ReflectXion fixtures for the Kolkata show.
Richard ‘Wookie’ Whitley Engages Fans on Cody Johnson Leather Deluxe Tour with Chauvet Professional
17/02/2025 - Production News
USA – The 19,000-seat Enterprise Center, home of the St. Louis Blues hockey team, is widely regarded as a state-of-the-art facility. Indeed, Pollstar has consistently ranked it as one of the top drawing concert arenas in the USA. But on Friday 24 January, a headline in the local St. Louis Post Dispatch newspaper declared that the sleek downtown showplace had been "transformed into a honky-tonk."
Production Futures ISE Takeover Success
17/02/2025 - Event News
Spain – Production Futures enjoyed a successful debut at ISE, where it was part of the ‘Fast Forward Friday’ takeover of the Live Events Stage. Providing an inspiring focus for young people on networking, training and career growth in the live event technology and broadcast sectors, the Production Futures takeover promoted a day of learning, targeted at helping to develop the skills and confidence to meet career challenges head on.
Robe Flies at The Panto
14/02/2025 - Production News
UK – Lighting designer Andy Webb specified Robe moving lights to be at the heart of his lighting designs for two high-profile pantomime shows in the United Kingdom, The Further Adventures of Peter Pan staged at the Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury and Sleeping Beauty at the Festival Theatre in Malvern, two of 11 pantos presented this season by UK Productions.
ChamSys Powers Stunning Show for Those Damn Crows Arena Debut
14/02/2025 - Production News
UK – "We didn't know what to expect," Those Damn Crows frontman Shane Greenhall told an interviewer about the band's first ever UK headline show on 14 December. The answer for Greenhall and everyone else who packed Cardiff's Utilita Arena was rock roaringly obvious.
Alcons Audio Introduces the CRMSQ Modular Line-Source Column Array
14/02/2025 - Equipment News
The Alcons CRMS series welcomes a new benchmark in scaleable sound performance with the introduction of the CRMSQ, a modular two-way column loudspeaker designed for use as a vertical array system. Engineered for superior clarity, intelligibility and room-independent performance, the CRMSQ system redefines what’s possible in high-fidelity sound reproduction in any size performance space, like media rooms, custom installs, studios, etc.
PROLIGHTS Unveils the Smart BatPlus Neo: Redefining battery uplight, again!
14/02/2025 - Equipment News
PROLIGHTS has announced the launch of the Smart BatPlusNeo, the latest innovation in battery uplighting product category. Building on the success of the legendary SmartBat Plus series, this next-generation fixture brings groundbreaking advancements in brightness, design and versatility to redefine event lighting.
tube uk gets Festive
13/02/2025 - Production News
UK – Manchester-based audio specialist tube uk dipped into its vast stock of event equipment to service eight special nationwide Christmas trail installations over the festive period that were produced and curated by art and live experience afficionados, Culture Creative Ltd (CCL), in partnership with Raymond Gubbay, a division of Sony Music.
Synapse Audiovisuel and Chauvet Professional Cultivate Beauty with 809 Social Club Tree
13/02/2025 - Project News
France – Stately and serene, reaching upward to heaven while sheltering the earth below, trees have inspired painters, poets, dreamers and lovers from time immemorial.
Touring with DiGiCo desks provides a home away from home for Becky Hill’s engineers
13/02/2025 - Production News
Worldwide – Becky Hill has worked hard since appearing on the UK The Voice in 2012 and, to date, is the only contestant to have achieved a British number one single. A British singer-songwriter, she has gone from strength to strength, rapidly increasing the size of venue that her tours visit. The 2024 tour, Believe me now?, has seen her play the UK, America, New Zealand and Australia. Engineers Anna Dahlin and Robyn Hannah are using DiGiCo Quantum 338s at both front of house and monitor positions respectively, alongside an SD and SD-Mini rack each, plus an additional SD-Nano rack on stage to accommodate support bands. A final SD-Nano rack is positioned at the front of house position to facilitate a B-stage moment.
PROLIGHTS launches Jet Profile 300LT: Compact, Long-Throw Profile moving light
13/02/2025 - Equipment News
PROLIGHTS announces the release of the Jet Profile300LT, an all-new moving profile fixture that merges high-precision keylight with the power and reach of a long-throw fixture. Delivering superior aerial effects and long-distance projections, the Jet Profile 300LT sets a new class within the PROLIGHTS range—offering an impressive feature set and exceptional value in a compact design.
Creative Technology Middle East Makes Further Major Investment in Elation Lighting
12/02/2025 - Production News
UAE – Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) has invested significantly in Elation lighting, adding to a growing inventory of Elation gear to meet the increasing demand in the Middle East for flexible solutions that can quickly adapt to indoor and outdoor use.
Creos makes dynamic UK debut on Christmas Light Trails
12/02/2025 - Production News
UK – The UK’s popular Christmas Light Trails, which have increasingly gained currency since covid, create an almost magical and magnetic visitor experience. This winter, they have provided a perfect opportunity for GLP’s Creos washlight to make its debut at two National Trust country estates: Wimpole Hall in Cambridgeshire and Stourhead House, a Palladian style villa in Wiltshire.
High End Systems Zeo Adds Dramatic Effect at the Halftime Show
12/02/2025 - Production News
USA – On Sunday, 9 February, High End Systems Zeo fixtures lit up the much-anticipated halftime show in New Orleans. Among the talented crew who put on the world-class show were lighting designer Al Gurdon, lighting director Ben Green of 22 Degrees, gaffer Alen Sisul, moving light programmer and lighting designer Mark Humphrey of TruCreative Design, and moving light programmer and lighting director Eric Marchwinski of Earlybird Visual. The lighting package was supplied by PRG.
AES Provides Atmosphere for Church
12/02/2025 - Project News
UK – The brainchild of Bring Me The Horizon frontman, Oli Sykes and housed in the listed Osborn Works in Sheffield’s Kelham Island/Neepsend neighbourhood, Church – Temple of Fun is an exciting multi-use venue which features a vegan bar and restaurant, outside terrace, PS4 gaming pods and 220-capacity live music venue. Opened in 2018, the venue has hosted notable acts such as Bring Me The Horizon, Deaf Havana and Static Dress, as well as DJ sets with the likes of Toddla T and Annie Mac. Church’s busy programme of events also includes gaming days, film nights and art evenings.
IPS Announces Exciting Expansion with New Warehouse Opening in April 2025
12/02/2025 - Business News
UK – IPS (Impact Production Services), a leading supplier of staging and structures, technical production and equipment hire to the events industry, ha announced a major milestone in its growth and development: the opening of a new, state of the art, purpose-built warehouse in Milton Keynes this April. This expansion represents a pivotal chapter for IPS as the company continues to build on its steady growth since the pandemic, strengthening its capacity to deliver efficient, sustainable, and innovative services to clients.
Light Glorious Light!
11/02/2025 - Production News
UK – The much-loved musical Oliver! has made a triumphant return to the West End at the Gielgud Theatre. With Simon Lipkin as Fagin, Shanay Holmes as Nancy and Aaron Sidwell as Bill Sikes, this latest revival brings Charles Dickens’ iconic tale of young Oliver Twist to life once more. Cameron Mackintosh’s new production, directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, with co-direction by Jean-Pierre van der Spuy, showcases a lighting design by multi-award-winning Paule Constable and Ben Jacobs. To realise their creative vision, they turned to White Light (a d&b solutions company) to supply the show’s lighting rig.
Genelec Smart IP loudspeaker technology wins prestigious Good Design Award
11/02/2025 - Event News
Japan – Genelec’s Smart IP family of PoE installation loudspeakers and subwoofers has recently been recognised with Japan’s coveted Good Design Award, a highly prestigious accolade, bestowed exclusively on elegant innovations that provide important real-world benefits.
Adding Nuance to Hikaru Utada Science Fiction Tour Design
11/02/2025 - Production News
South-East Asia – Creative studio FragmentNine (F9) led by Jeremy Lechterman was asked by creative director / production designer Jason Ardizzone-West of JAW Studio to collaborate on the lighting elements of an impressive production design for J-pop singer/songwriter and superstar Hikaru Utada’s 2024 tour, as the artist returned to live performance after a six-year hiatus for an extensive tour of Japan and Asia, supporting a new album project, Science Fiction.
Elation Paragon Now Shipping Following Award-Winning Launch
10/02/2025 - Equipment News
Following an award-winning debut at LDI in Las Vegas last December, Elation’s new Paragon LED profile moving heads are now shipping worldwide. Designed in collaboration with top lighting professionals and built to meet the evolving demands of today’s productions, Paragon represents the next generation of intelligent entertainment lighting, delivering unmatched versatility, precision and power in a compact, lightweight form.
Audient ASP8024|HE ‘a great fit’ for New Puerto Rico University Studio
10/02/2025 - Project News
Puerto Rico – An Audient ASP8024-HE console has recently been installed at the Universidad Profesional Dr. Carlos J. Borrero Ríos (UP University) in Puerto Rico in the brand-new, on-site recording lab. Designed to be centred around an analogue recording console, the new studio comprises a control room, live room and isolation booth.
ISE 2025 Concludes with Record-Breaking Success in Barcelona
10/02/2025 - Event News
Spain – Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025 has wrapped up a highly successful week in Barcelona, celebrating yet another milestone in the event’s history. This year’s show was richer than ever in innovation, industry advancements and groundbreaking technologies, reinforcing its position as the premier event for the AV and systems integration industry. The exhibition showcased its highest number of exhibitors with 1,605 and the largest show floor space with 92,000 sqm net.
PROLIGHTS Launches Astra Profile900: The New Flagship Moving Profile in the High-Power Class
10/02/2025 - Equipment News
PROLIGHTS announces the release of the Astra Profile900, a moving head designed to address the needs of lighting professionals in live productions, studios, theatres and events. Combining brightness, adaptability and advanced motion technology, the Astra Profile900 represents a key addition to the company's range of professional lighting solutions.
Mikki Kunttu Reflects Essence of Apocalyptica with Chauvet Professional COLORado PXL Curve 12
10/02/2025 - Production News
USA – The official announcement for the band's just launched North American tour refers to them as "cello rockers." Admittedly, at first the term seems oxymoronic, kind of like sauerkraut ice cream, or a 220-pound jockey! Is it tasteful? Is it even possible?
Adamson's VGt Shines at ISE 2025: Best of Show Award in AVTechnology Category
07/02/2025 - Event News
Spain – Adamson announces that its product VGt has won in this year’s Best of Show Awards at ISE 2025 in the AVTechnology category!
Iconic Truth Nightclub in Johannesburg Reopens with Elation Pulse and Fuze
07/02/2025 - Project News
South Africa – Truth Nightclub in Midrand Johannesburg, South Africa, recently celebrated its official reopening with a state-of-the-art lighting set-up from Elation. The Production Warehouse, Elation’s exclusive partner in South Africa, collaborated closely with the venue to select the ideal equipment for the upgrade.
Squeek Lights Creates Big Beartooth Homecoming with Chauvet Professional
07/02/2025 - Production News
USA – By any measure, 2024 was a very good year for Beartooth. The hard charging metal rockers reached No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Air Play charts with their hits "Might I Love Myself" and "I Was Alive," while their LP "The Surface" charted Number 2. And then, no less than Rolling Stone highlighted the band on its list of "10 Artists You Need to Know."
Claypaky Sharpy X Frames Shine at First World Taekwondo Virtual Championships in Singapore
07/02/2025 - Production News
Singapore – Claypaky Sharpy X Frame hybrid luminaires illuminated the inaugural 2024 World Taekwondo Virtual Championships in Singapore where more than 120 athletes from 23 countries participated in the first-ever event of its kind. The competition took place at the Singapore Sports Hub OCBC Arena 1, 16-17 November. The event marked the return of the sport to Singapore after the city successfully hosted the first Olympic Esports Week in June 2023, where Virtual Taekwondo made its debut. Virtual Taekwondo uses a motion tracking system and virtual reality headset in matches of non-contact sparring.
Astro 600 Tropical is good for any climate, including tropical ones
07/02/2025 - Equipment News
The Astro 600 Tropical is a special version of LDR’s successful Astro followspot family, combining extraordinary performance with enhanced resistance to extreme environmental conditions, as its name suggests.
Lighting Jedermann in Salzburg
06/02/2025 - Production News
Austria – Hugo von Hofmannsthal’s Medieval morality play Jedermann has become a legendary and classic centrepiece of the world-renowned Salzburg Festival. First performed in 1920 and directed by Max Reinhardt when the festival was inaugurated, it has been staged most years since then in the city’s magnificent Domplatz (Cathedral Square).
NEXT Audiogroup introduces SP12
06/02/2025 - Equipment News
Portuguese manufacturer NEXT Audiogroup introduces the new SP12, a high-output, full-range, three-way point-source system designed for exceptional sound reinforcement in a wide range of applications.
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas Shines with Bandit Lites
06/02/2025 - Production News
USA – Country Music Hall of Fame member and 15-time Grammy winner Ricky Skaggs spent December sharing the gift of bluegrass on the Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas holiday show. Bandit Lites provided the lighting for the acoustic style concert that included beloved classic songs as well as hit original songs.
LD Systems Expands in Texas with New Dallas Facility and Strengthened Regional Resources
06/02/2025 - Business News
USA – In January, LD Systems was acquired by Clair Global, marking a new chapter for the business. Now, with the support of its parent company, LD Systems is expanding its capabilities and presence in Texas, furthering the Clair Global Group’s commitment to "think global and build local". This initiative strengthens LD Systems’ ability to serve the region with enhanced production support and resources.
PROLIGHTS Launches Astra Hybrid260IP: All-Weather Phosphor Laser Hybrid Luminaire
06/02/2025 - Equipment News
PROLIGHTS has announced the release of the Astra Hybrid260IP, a next-generation hybrid moving head luminaire that delivers unmatched performance and versatility in both indoor and outdoor events. Equipped with a 260W white phosphor laser source, the Astra Hybrid260IP combines intense long-throw beam projection with seamless wide-coverage spot capabilities, offering lighting professionals a single fixture that adapts effortlessly to diverse production demands. Its IP65-rated construction provides robust protection against dust and water, ensuring dependable operation in all weather conditions.
tube uk rises to the occasion for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture Opening Event
05/02/2025 - Production News
UK – A team of engineers from audio specialist tube uk worked through freezing temperatures, icy winds and snow to deliver sound systems for the two key areas of Bradford’s spectacular and highly acclaimed UK City of Culture Opening Event, staged in City Park.
Giovanni Ricciardi Works Future Magic at Kappa FuturFestival with 100 Chauvet Professional Fixtures from ZaLight
05/02/2025 - Production News
Italy – Welcome to the Future! The banners over the entrances to the Kappa FuturFestival trumpet this message as they welcome visitors to Italy's largest EDM event. Those who take this bold greeting to heart aren't likely to be disappointed when they enter the festival's site at Parco Dora, an evocative urban park where metal pylons, rather than trees, mark many paths.
Passion Sounds Better: Bose Professional Showcases New Solutions and Previews Upcoming Releases at ISE 2025
05/02/2025 - Event News
Spain – Bose Professional, developer of world-class audio experiences designed to transform any space, will showcase a slate of new products and award-winning pro audio solutions at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025, the annual exhibition for the AV and systems integration industry at Fira de Barcelona from 4 to 7 February, 2025, in Barcelona, Spain.
Muscat TV Chooses Lawo AoIP-Technology to Power Advanced Broadcast Audio Infrastructure
05/02/2025 - Project News
Oman – Oman’s Ministry of Information, also known as Oman TV, has unveiled a groundbreaking project that transforms its central theatre into a hybrid space, merging live event capabilities with full broadcast functionality. Central to this transformation is a state-of-the-art audio infrastructure powered by Lawo's cutting-edge IP-based solutions.
Yamaha Announces Sound xR: A Vision to Make Immersive Audio Available to Everyone
05/02/2025 - Event News
Spain – Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025 sees three Yamaha Group companies aiming to bring immersive audio experiences to everyone. With an expanded range of equipment, Sound xR is a realistic vision of making immersive sound scalable to all situations – from the biggest live venue to personal headphones – interconnecting the real and virtual worlds.
Claypaky at ISE 2025
05/02/2025 - Event News
Spain – This year Claypaky unveil two new cutting-edge moving head lighting fixtures in the Arolla Aqua Series:
DiGiCo Quantum225T Makes its Official Debut at ISE 2025
04/02/2025 - Event News
Spain – It’s no secret that many of Broadway’s and West End’s largest theatrical houses steadfastly choose to rely on DiGiCo’s Quantum7T mixing console show-after-show for its applauded theatre-centric feature set, massive I/O capabilities, and exceptional audio performance. Now, much more modestly sized performing arts venues and regional touring productions also have reason to celebrate as the manufacturer announces the ISE 2025 launch of a “T” software version of its most compact Quantum Range desk, the Quantum225T.
Genelec advances multichannel sound at the University of Greenwich’s SHIFT facility
04/02/2025 - Project News
UK – London’s University of Greenwich has unveiled its groundbreaking Shared Hub for Immersive Future Technologies (SHIFT), a one-million pound facility dedicated to advancing multichannel sound composition, immersive audio and visual performance. Central to SHIFT’s success is Genelec monitoring, which provides the spatial precision needed for innovative sound production.
DPA Enters Wireless Equipment Market with Launch of the N-Series Digital Wireless Microphone System
04/02/2025 - Event News
Spain – DPA Microphones is moving into the wireless market with the release of its new N-Series digital wireless microphone system at ISE 2025 (Stand 7P600). A fully digital, true diversity wideband solution, N-Series delivers DPA’s well-known sound quality in a robust and easy-to-operate format that is well-suited to a wide array of live, house of worship and corporate events as well as installed systems applications. In addition to the dedicated wideband capabilities available with each N-Series device, the extreme flexibility of the solution makes it an invaluable investment for live event rental companies.
HH Audio Launches New Product Ranges at ISE
04/02/2025 - Event News
Spain – HH Audio, the British pro audio brand with more than five decades of experience in the design and manufacture of audio solutions, has announced the launch of a significant number of new products, as well as updates to some of its existing ranges.
XTA Electronics Launches DP648 Audio Management System to Partner with the Iconic MX36
04/02/2025 - Equipment News
UK manufacturer XTA Electronics has made a strong start to 2025 with the launch of the XTA DP648 Audio Management System, which went on show for the first time at NAMM and makes its European debut at ISE.
Clear-Com Launches the Next Best Intercom: FreeSpeak Icon beltpack
04/02/2025 - Equipment News
Clear-Com is launching the FreeSpeak Icon beltpack, a groundbreaking addition to its acclaimed FreeSpeak family of wireless intercom systems. Designed to meet the evolving needs of technical teams across broadcast, live performance, corporate AV, sports, worship markets and more, the new beltpack offers unmatched connectivity, ergonomic design and advanced features.
HALO Invests in Robe PAINTES
04/02/2025 - Production News
UK – Leading London-based event production company Halo has added 24 Robe PAINTE moving lights to its rental inventory, which were delivered in September following the PLASA professional lighting and sound expo by the team at Robe UK.
Funktion-One Launches Six New Loudspeakers at ISE 2025
04/02/2025 - Event News
Spain – Funktion-One has introduced six new loudspeakers plus the new IP55 Compact Range at ISE 2025 in Barcelona. These additions further reinforce the loudspeaker manufacturer’s commitment to superior sound quality, innovative design and unparalleled performance across a variety of applications.
Funktion-One Releases Projection: Advanced System Design Software
04/02/2025 - Equipment News
Funktion-One ha announced the full release of Projection v1.0 system design software, featuring an advanced wave-based low frequency model. Projection delivers fast, direct sound prediction and rigging calculations, enabling users to design and optimise Funktion-One systems with unparalleled accuracy.
PROLIGHTS Introduces HaluPix DUO: Blending Pixel Surfaces with Dynamic Beams
04/02/2025 - Equipment News
PROLIGHTS has announced the launch of the HaluPix Duo, a cutting-edge dual-layer LED matrix panel that introduces a new level of innovation in lighting design for stages and television. This 50x50cm panel seamlessly combines powerful, long-throw warm white beams with a high-density pixel surface, making it ideal for dynamic and creative productions.
Chauvet Professional Helps Nate Haber Invoke Power of Darkness for Imminence
04/02/2025 - Production News
USA – Pushing their musical genre to new limits with their unique classical string arrangements that blend with ferocious guitar riffs and growling vocals, Imminence has been a magnet for metal fans. Small wonder, their recent 20-city tour sold out quickly.
Praise for MC² Delta Series at Vegas Church
04/02/2025 - Project News
USA – Founded in 2017, the Korean-American Joong Ang Church in Las Vegas has seen a steady growth in its congregation over the years and recently left its existing premises to move to a new larger chapel building on Peace Way, just ten minutes away from the city’s main strip. With a substantial stage in place, the venue’s main space seats approximately 600 and hosts a variety of worship including spoken sermons, solo singers, bands and complete musical shows. When the Church moved to the new venue, its sound system was out-dated and unreliable. Pastor Im In-Cheol and his team decided to install a brand-new audio system and engaged Troy Choi of Solid Sound Solutions to deliver the solution.
Ayrton Kyalami beams on Swedish Idol
04/02/2025 - Production News
Sweden – Launched in 2004 and part of a global franchise, Swedish Idol is one of the most popular shows on Swedish television. Broadcast live on channel TV4, it provides a glittering platform on which hopeful Swedish singing stars can showcase their talents and compete to gain widespread recognition.
La’ Shukran lights up DC’s late-night market with Martin Audio
04/02/2025 - Project News
USA – A two-storey Levantine themed bar restaurant has been set up in Washington DC’s Union Market District by award-winning, Michelin-starred restaurateur, Michael Rafidi.
DirectOut unveils the latest range of Dual Network Audio Modules, expanding PRODIGY and MAVEN capabilities
03/02/2025 - Equipment News
DirectOut is a leading manufacturer of professional audio solutions and has announced the latest in its range of compact IO modules, a series of dual network audio modules for PRODIGY and MAVEN. These new additions to the modules range enhance the flexibility and interoperability of the host device, offering expanded audio network and sample rate conversion options, fitting into the audio network slot (Slot A) of all PRODIGY and MAVEN devices.
Challow Park Studio Records and Mixes Immersive Audio with Audient ORIA
03/02/2025 - Project News
UK – An Audient ORIA Immersive Audio Interface and Monitor Controller has been installed as the ‘go-to’ monitor controller and sound card in Challow Park Studios. One of the first facilities to take advantage of ORIA’s ability to integrate with Dante technology, the Oxfordshire facility has used ORIA for all its most recent projects across a range of genres. “I find the sound quality astonishing on the analogue outputs,” confirms Will Biggs, the on-site producer and engineer, who has been overseeing their transition to immersive audio.
In love with Spectera: New in-ear experience for Joy Denalane and Max Herre
03/02/2025 - Production News
Germany – Sound is like love: there are highs and lows. Soul singer Joy Denalane and rapper Max Herre explore their very personal 25-year relationship on their first duet album, ‘Alles Liebe’ (All Love/Lots of love), which they took on tour in November and December 2024. Also on board was their long-time monitor engineer Toni Kern, who used Sennheiser’s Spectera as a monitor system, giving everyone involved an entirely new in-ear monitoring feel.
DiGiCo expands Technical Support Capacity with the hire of Sam North as Technical Sales Support Engineer
03/02/2025 - People News
UK – DiGiCo has announce the appointment of Sam North as technical sales support engineer. His engagement cements DiGiCo’s commitment to ensuring every DiGiCo customer can maximise their use of DiGiCo consoles, elevating the experience for both engineer and audience.
Roland Greil Harnesses Brutus Firepower For 2024 Arabian Gulf Cup Opening Ceremony
03/02/2025 - Production News
Kuwait – With decades of lighting experience, including expertise in designing for large-scale shows and spectaculars, lighting and production designer Roland Greil understands what it takes to create a lasting impact.
LSC appoints lighting specialist to lead Avolites representation
03/02/2025 - People News
Australia – Following the news that LSC Control Systems will distribute the products of UK-based Avolites in Australia and New Zealand, LSC has announced the appointment of a dedicated Avolites specialist. Clare Springett, as business development manager Avolites Australia and New Zealand, will head up sales and support for the famous lighting control brand in the region, beginning with immediate effect.
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