News Archive for May 2025
Coldplay’s tour stays connected and protected as band choose Clair Global for Comms and Data Services
30/05/2025 - Production News
Worldwide – Coldplay's Music of the Spheres world tour, which is led by production manager Chris Kansy, has called upon Clair Global for flawless comms solutions and powerful IT deployments. When the large-scale tour visited India, the band performed for almost 223,000 fans over two nights at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, the world’s largest cricket ground.
Ed Warren Sets Mood for Mumford and Sons “Tour Before The Tour” with ChamSys
30/05/2025 - Production News
Worldwide – Stepping back from the whirlwind of one’s usual life isn’t just a chance to “get away from it all.” For some, most notably creative types, it’s also about much more. Rather than an act of “getting away,” they view this respite as an opportunity to move toward something, namely a fresh, new source of inspiration.
Follow-Me announces open day at Underbelly Boulevard Soho
30/05/2025 - Event News
UK - Follow-Me, a leader in performer tracking technology, invites lighting industry professionals and venue owners to its inaugural open day at its new meeting and demo space at Underbelly Boulevard Soho. Scheduled for 17th June from 11:00 to 15:00, this special event will offer hands-on demonstrations of Follow-Me's performer tracking solutions, supported by SLX.
Vari-Lite VLHive, world’s first all-digital fixture, is now shipping
30/05/2025 - Equipment News
Vari-Lite, the originators of the modern moving head light fixture and Signify entertainment lighting brand, has announced that the VLHive 151 Digital FX, the world’s first all-digital entertainment lighting fixture, is now shipping. This next-generation luminaire, designed and manufactured at Vari-Lite’s Dallas, Texas, USA factory, includes a digital light engine with 45,000 lumens of output and innovative effects that can be controlled from a standard lighting console, no media server required.
EM Acoustics sponsors Longplayer listening post upgrade in its 25th anniversary year
30/05/2025 - Project News
UK – At midnight on the 31st of December 1999, Longplayer, a 1000-year-long piece of music composed by Jem Finer, began playing. This year, British manufacturer of professional loudspeakers, EM Acoustics sponsored the project, donating loudspeakers for a sound system upgrade at Longplayer’s Trinity Buoy Wharf Lighthouse listening post, where it has been playing for the last 25 years.
HK Audio unveils new scaleable sound system
30/05/2025 - Equipment News
HK Audio has introduced a powerful new system package within its LINEAR 5 MK2 series: the LINEAR 5 MK2 High Power System. Designed as a scaleable, ready-to-deploy solution for large venues and open-air events, this new configuration combines key components from the MK2 range to deliver exceptional sound pressure, throw and low-frequency performance.
Backup Tech Introduces Latest Ambassadors
30/05/2025 - People News
UK – Backup Tech, the charity supporting those working behind the scenes in the entertainment technology industry, has announced the latest additions to its ambassador line-up. Under the guidance of Backup trustee Koy Neminathan, who oversees the ambassador programme, the organisation has welcomed Suzi Green and Gemma Fletcher into its growing roster of representatives.
We Will Rock You Denmark pushes DiGiCo hardware to the max with unique mix programming technique
29/05/2025 - Production News
Denmark – The We Will Rock You musical is a massive worldwide success and, since opening in London in 2002, numerous versions have been staged in every corner of the globe. For the most recent version in Denmark, sound designer and head of sound, Magnus Hansen, has made full use the DiGiCo SD7 T console personalisation. This preparation work ensures the complex requirements of this high-octane show do not overwhelm his team and leaves space for creativity. The extensive console programming allows engineers the freedom and flexibility to get the most out of the show, night after night.
GLP’s largest ever Coachella deployment at this year’s festival
29/05/2025 - Production News
USA – GLP fielded its large ever deployment of fixtures at Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival for the recent 2025 event, including all its latest in-demand touring products.
Elevated sound with a riverside view at London’s 12th Knot Rooftop bar
29/05/2025 - Project News
UK – 12th Knot, the rooftop cocktail bar at the riverside Sea Containers Hotel, is known for its stunning city views and upscale atmosphere in a prime location on the South Bank. When the time came to upgrade its audio system, the hotel turned to its trusted technology partner, Tateside, who already provides managed AV services across various areas in the hotel. The client envisaged a new audio solution that would complement, rather than compromise, the carefully curated ambience of its popular rooftop destination.
Optimal Audio WebApp 1.5 Thinks Faster and Talks Smarter
29/05/2025 - Equipment News
Optimal Audio has announced the latest upgrade to WebApp, the secret sauce of its commercial audio ecosystem for small to medium-sized venues.
PRG Lights Up Teddy Swims’ “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy” Tour with the New GroundControl Multi
28/05/2025 - Production News
Europe – Having amassed over 8.7 Billion streams globally, Teddy Swims has captured the hearts of music fans worldwide with his phenomenal live show and chart-topping hits such as “Lose Control” and “The Door.” For his 2025 UK and European leg of the “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy” tour, the team once again chose PRG to provide lighting, automation and video, but this time upgrading to PRG’s latest followspot innovation: the GroundControl Multi.
Astera launches QuikPunch Luminaire
28/05/2025 - Equipment News
Wireless LED lighting manufacturer Astera launches QuikPunch, the latest in its innovative ‘Quik’ series, which started with the QuikSpot launched at the end of 2024.
Crt Birsa Gets Geometric with ChamSys
28/05/2025 - Production News
Slovenia – Making a “simple wall of light,” uncluttered by any scenic pieces or barriers and not disrupted by any restrictions has been a long-held dream of Crt Birsa. “It was on my wish list,” said the cofounder of Blackout Lighting Design. “I’ve always wanted to create a simple wall of light, very populated, mathematical and clean, that’s it!”
Ayrton Lighting Fixtures and grandMA3 Consoles Help Wooli Go Big for Red Rocks Debut
28/05/2025 - Production News
USA – Ayrton Rivale Profiles and grandMA3 full-size consoles with two grandMA3 Processing Unit L packages played key roles when Wooli made his headline debut at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on 12 April. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton fixtures and MA Lighting products in North America.
Unusual Rigging & Engineering casts the rigging spell for Disney’s The Magic Box in Abu Dhabi and Doha
28/05/2025 - Production News
UAE – Disney’s The Magic Box, a spellbinding theatrical spectacle that brings classic Disney moments to life in a bold, arena-scale production, opened on last month in Doha after a successful five-week run at the Etihad Arena, Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Behind the scenes of the UAE leg of this technically complex tour was Unusual Rigging & Engineering (URE).
Mr. Light Solutions Pushes Netron Gear in Harsh Canadian Winter
28/05/2025 - Production News
Canada – Mr. Light Solutions, a full-service production company based in Toronto and led by founder Matthew Reicker, recently deployed a robust lighting data distribution system built around Obsidian Control Systems’ Netron product line for season one of a yet-to-be-announced streaming series. Filmed in both studio and outdoor locations around Toronto, the winter-themed series faced some of the harshest weather conditions in recent memory, including temperatures dipping below -20°C, heavy snowfall and freezing rain.
Shimokitazawa ReG celebrates 15th anniversary with a brand-new Quantum 338
28/05/2025 - Project News
Japan – Shimokitazawa ReG is a livehouse, or music venue in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, close to Shinjuku and Shibuya districts. At 230-capacity standing, Shimokitazawa ReG is an intimate venue, which only enhances the excitement of seeing some of Japan’s brightest independent bands there. The PA has been designed to be felt as well as heard, in a full mind-body experience. To deliver that feeling, the mixing console had to be a DiGiCo Quantum 338 supplied by Hibino, DiGiCo distributor for Japan.
GLP Creos washlights take the accolades at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest
28/05/2025 - Production News
Switzerland – Tim Routledge became one of the first production designers to specify GLP’s new versatile and supercharged Creos, part of a cornucopia of lighting that animated Florian Wieder’s coruscating set design at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Basel.
ORIA: “The Answer to All My Questions” for Dolby Atmos at Home
27/05/2025 - Project News
The Netherlands – “ORIA is at the heart of my studio. It’s on for some 20 hours a day and works flawlessly,” declares musician, composer, recording and mix engineer Bert Smorenburg. He runs his successful Atmos for Music business from this studio which is located at his home.
INFiLED launches ICE training courses to boost LED expertise
27/05/2025 - Training & Standards News
Spain – INFiLED, a global leader in high-end LED display solutions, has announced the launch of its INFiLED Certified Engineer (ICE) training programme: a comprehensive new initiative aimed at equipping technical professionals in the EMEA region with the hands-on skills and knowledge needed to install, configure and maintain LED systems with confidence.
Robe Rocks at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
27/05/2025 - Production News
Switzerland – Robe was thrilled to be an official technical partner of Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, where lighting designer Tim Routledge and his team, together with London UK-based lighting supplier Neg Earth Lights, helped deliver a truly outstanding production for the world’s largest live music broadcast event, staged this year at the St. Jakobshalle arena by Swiss host broadcaster SRG SSR, co-ordinated by the EBU (European Broadcasting Union).
Leyard announces new DirectLight Essential Series, introducing high-quality Chip-on-Board technology delivering incredible performance at accessible price point
27/05/2025 - Equipment News
Leyard Europe has announced the launch of the Planar DirectLight Essential Series, a line of fine pixel pitch LED video walls delivering incredible visual performance for indoor environments with abundant ambient light.
Outline Newton Supports RG Jones System for Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds – The Spirit of Man UK and Europe Tour
27/05/2025 - Production News
Europe – The Outline Newton processor played a pivotal role in delivering the complex and immersive audio required for Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds – The Spirit of Man Tour, which toured arenas across the UK and Europe.
Morrison Heights Baptist Church Updates Entire Audio Ecosystem with DiGiCo, KLANG, and Fourier Audio
27/05/2025 - Project News
USA – Morrison Heights Baptist Church is everything you’d expect from its name: theologically conventional and traditionally oriented. But while the church’s services tend towards the expected, there is a refreshingly current take underlying it. Their otherwise conventional worship style, complete with an instrumental mixture of traditional orchestra and modern band, has a state-of-the-art technical foundation.
GLP appoints MiD as new French distributor
23/05/2025 - Business News
France – GLP has appointed Paris-based MiD (Musique Industrie Développement, mid.audio) as its new French distributor, coinciding perfectly with the latest edition of the GLP-sponsored Showlight lighting networking show held in Dijon (19–22 May 2025).
Robe ESPRITES for Singapore Ballet Production
23/05/2025 - Production News
Singapore – Singapore-based lighting designer Adrian Tan of The Light Project recently utilised 32 Robe ESPRITE moving lights – 16 Profiles and 16 Fresnels – to light a production of Swan Lake staged by the Singapore Ballet at Esplanade Theatres by the Bay in Singapore.
Britannia Row Drives Audio for F1 75 Live
23/05/2025 - Production News
UK - For the first time in Formula 1 history, the luxury of the track was brought to the stage as all ten F1 racing teams including Ferrari, Aston Martin, Red Bull and McLaren came together to celebrate 75 years of the highest class of international racing.
ChamSys Powers Landmark Netflix Series Adolescence
23/05/2025 - Production News
UK – “Creativity Takes Courage,” proclaimed the great Henri Matisse and few productions exemplify this more than Adolescence, the bold and emotionally charged four-part British mini-series that debuted on Netflix this March.
HD Pro Audio Empowers Sadler's Wells Theatre with Cutting-Edge Sound Monitoring
23/05/2025 - Project News
UK – HD Pro Audio, a leading supplier of professional audio, video and lighting solutions, has provided Sadler's Wells Theatre with the advanced 10EaZy sound level monitoring system. This significant integration equips the brand-new dance theatre with state-of-the-art technology to meticulously measure and manage sound pressure levels.
"Composing the Future" – Immersive Sound Installation with Lawo Technology in the Austrian Pavilion at Expo 2025
23/05/2025 - Production News
Austria – Austria is represented at Expo 2025 in Osaka with a pavilion that not only explores the future but also makes it tangible through architecture, content and, above all, music. In the pavilion foyer, visitors are greeted by an audiovisual installation that brings the main theme, “Composing the Future,” to life, both artistically and technologically: a self-playing grand piano appears to interact live with an invisible orchestra, a perfectly synchronised performance by a MIDI-controlled instrument with a multichannel audio recording that meets the highest professional studio standards. Mozarteum Salzburg University was responsible for the technical realisation of this elaborate sound installation, for which it relied on IP-based Lawo technology.
Follow-Me announces Newart Iluminação as Brazilian sales partner
22/05/2025 - Business News
Brazil – Follow-Me, a leader in performer tracking technology, has announced a strategic partnership with Newart Iluminação Ltda as its sales partner in Brazil. The collaboration marks a significant expansion of Follow-Me's presence in South America and brings cutting-edge performer tracking solutions to Brazil's vibrant entertainment industry.
Chauvet Professional Helps Jack Cannon Set Mood for Muni Long at Coachella
22/05/2025 - Production News
USA – Draped in sheer gold cloth with matching laurels on her head and flanked by dancers in gladiator sandals, Muni Long evoked beautiful images of an ancient goddess for her Coachella debut. But even a Grammy-winning pop/R&B goddess can’t control the movement of the California sun.
Nick Jevons and The Shop Productions Deliver Dazzling Visuals at IMS Using Elation Pulse Panel FX
22/05/2025 - Production News
Ibiza – The prestigious International Music Summit (IMS) concluded its 16th edition with a spectacular closing celebration at IMS Dalt Vila on the heavenly Mediterranean island of Ibiza. The Shop Productions was proud to be the official production company behind IMS Dalt Vila 2025 and turned the stage into a living, breathing visual experience using Elation’s Pulse Panel FX.
Blue Man Group Puts Clear-Com’s FreeSpeak Icon to the Test in Las Vegas
22/05/2025 - Equipment News
USA – Clear-Com has announced that its newest member of the FreeSpeak family of wireless intercom systems, the FreeSpeak Icon beltpack, is currently undergoing a field trial in Las Vegas by the technical team behind Blue Man Group. The world-famous theatrical show, known for its immersive, multimedia performances, has been using FreeSpeak Icon to support its highly coordinated live environment.
Ben Todd’s arrival at Martin Audio boosts high-level integration support
22/05/2025 - People News
UK - Martin Audio has substantially strengthened its technical resource with the appointment of the experienced Ben Todd, as senior applications specialist. The role will also encompass opportunity to intersect with sister brands such as Optimal Audio and TiMax as the wider Focusrite Group audio reproduction division gains further ground with co-ordinated solutions become increasingly prevalent in the installation sector.
Montpellier Events chooses Robe
21/05/2025 - Project News
France – Montpellier Events is the management company for The Corum Congress Centre – Berlioz Opera, a major event complex located in Montpellier, in the south of France. The venue hosts over 300 professional events each year including congresses, exhibitions, corporate events and conventions, as well as live performances.
ETC Bolsters Eos Line-Up with the Release of the TK 10 Button Accessory and Eos v3.2.11
21/05/2025 - Equipment News
ETC has announced the launch of the TK 10 Button Accessory, the newest addition to the Eos programming accessory line-up. The TK 10 Button Accessory provides users with the full power of Apex Target Keys in a portable, mountable format. Compatible with all Eos Family devices running Eos v3.2.11 or later, the TK 10 allows you to tailor your set-up like never before, making any venue feel like home.
Chauvet Professional Reveals True Colours for the Stage at ABTT Theatre Show
21/05/2025 - Event News
UK – Alexandra Palace is no stranger to technological innovation. It was here on 2 November 1936 that the BBC inaugurated the world’s first high-definition television broadcast. About a quarter of a century later, the stately building was involved in the broadcast of the first satellite to pass over London.
Studio Berlin invests in DirectOut Solutions for brand new control rooms
21/05/2025 - Project News
Germany – DirectOut provider of high-end audio solutions for any application scenario has extended its coverage at Studio Berlin, Germany-based studio operation and television production company. Two PRODIGY.MP, one PRODIGY.MX and three ANDIAMO have been installed by Studio Berlin to provide conversion and redundancy solutions for its brand-new control room upgrades in Hamburg. Studio Berlin had previously utilised an outside broadcast truck, but with an increasingly busy schedule and less opportunity for the control room to move, the decision was taken to replace the truck and create two new, permanently installed facilities.
Eagle Production Company Raises the Bar with Elation Paragon
20/05/2025 - Production News
USA - Eagle Production Company of New Jersey has significantly strengthened its rental inventory by acquiring 100 Paragon LED profile moving heads from Elation. This major investment marks a pivotal step in Eagle’s evolution into one of the region’s premier dry hire rental providers for the live event industry.
WSDG completes acoustic and design upgrade for Hermes Synchron
20/05/2025 - Project News
Germany – WSDG, an architectural acoustic consulting and media systems engineering firm, has completed a comprehensive acoustic design and technical upgrade for Hermes Synchron, one of Germany's most prestigious dubbing studios located within the historic Studio Babelsberg complex just outside of Berlin, Germany. The multi-phase project, completed in October 2024, involved the refurbishment of three post-production studios, each comprising a recording space and a control room, elevating the facility to meet today's most demanding technical standards while preserving the studio's storied legacy.
tarm Professional Luminaires presents moving heads with laser source
20/05/2025 - Equipment News
tarm, one of the pioneers in the show laser industry, is entering the world of professional lighting technology with the tarm BLAZE, its first beam moving head with a laser light source. The company, which has been known for many years as an expert in high-quality laser systems and laser technology, is now applying all its knowledge and experience to moving heads with laser light sources.
Mad Maxx makes US broadcast debut at the Grammys
20/05/2025 - Production News
USA – The 67th annual Grammy Awards, honouring the best recordings, compositions and artists of the year, returned recently to its traditional home: the Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center) in Los Angeles.
Penn Elcom Launches New Case Designer v2 Software
20/05/2025 - Equipment News
Penn Elcom launches Case Designer 2, a brand-new version of its software platform for the streamlined all-in-one design, costing and production of high-quality flightcases. V2 features a completely rebuilt software stack and is subscription-based.
POLAR EXPO 2025
20/05/2025 - Event News
POLAR, supplier of key industry brands to the installation, MI and professional audio markets has announced that it will demonstrate its full portfolio at the Old Savoy Theatre, Northampton on Wednesday 28th May. POLAR EXPO, a unique day-long event for integrators, AV consultants, rental companies, sound engineers and everyone passionate about technology, will present an opportunity to see, hear, and explore the full POLAR catalogue.
HIVE grows the colony with new talent
20/05/2025 - People News
UK – Hive, the multi-award-winning specialist in media control solutions, is expanding its team with five new roles as it continues to scale. Rory Jervis joins as sales director to drive commercial growth, while Nigel Sadler has been promoted to chief pollinator, a newly created role focused on strengthening partnerships and amplifying Hive’s vision.
White Light Joins Advatek’s Global Dealer Network to Bring World-Class Pixel Control to the UK
20/05/2025 - Business News
UK– Advatek Lighting, a leader in professional pixel control solutions, has announced that White Light has officially joined its global dealer network as an authorised distributor for the UK market. This partnership marks a strategic move to expand Advatek’s footprint across Europe and further strengthen its presence in the entertainment, AV and architectural lighting sectors.
Allen & Heath Announce Next Generation of Qu Mixers
20/05/2025 - Equipment News
Allen & Heath has announced six new Qu mixers, bringing 96kHz FPGA and DEEP processing capabilities, Dante options and a host of workflow and hardware enhancements to the renowned digital mixing platform.
ETC Launches SiteLink
20/05/2025 - Equipment News
ETC, a global leader in lighting and rigging technology, has announced the launch of ETC SiteLink, a powerful new always on monitoring solution designed to give facilities complete visibility of their lighting and rigging systems anytime, anywhere.
McGettigan’s partner with Marriott … and Martin Audio in Dubai
20/05/2025 - Project News
UAE – The McGettigan's Irish Pub franchise continues to expand across Dubai, but its latest bar and restaurant, situated in the Four Points by Sheraton Production City, is the first to be located within a Marriott-owned hotel property.
Sound Image Installs San Diego’s new multi-use venue, Frontwave Arena
19/05/2025 - Project News
USA – Sound Image, a Clair Global brand, has been chosen to integrate audio, video and data into the brand new Frontwave Arena, the first of its kind in Oceanside, San Diego County.
The Activity, TAG and Elation Light Up Ultra Miami’s 25th Anniversary
19/05/2025 - Production News
USA – When the world’s biggest names in electronic music came together in Miami to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ultra Music Festival, expectations were naturally high. Fortunately, The Activity, along with trusted lighting partner TAG and cutting-edge gear from Elation, came fully prepared to deliver a Main Stage experience worthy of its celebrated legacy.
EM Acoustics announces distribution partnership with 7Hertz
19/05/2025 - Business News
UAE – British manufacturer of professional audio solutions, EM Acoustics, has announced its partnership with 7Hertz, a prominent supplier of audio technology across the Middle East. This partnership will strengthen EM Acoustics’ reach into new markets and bring the brand’s high-quality portfolio of loudspeakers, including point sources, line arrays, subwoofers and related electronics, to new audiences.
Robe Moves and Grooves with Blackmotion
16/05/2025 - Production News
South Africa – Blackmotion – as the name suggests – does not stand still for very long!
Ayrton Cobra and Perseo Beam light up the 2025 Copa del Rey Final opening show
16/05/2025 - Production News
Spain – A football final is always a moment of high emotion, but when light joins the game, the experience becomes unforgettable. That’s exactly what happened at the 2025 Copa del Rey Final, where more than 60,000 fans at the stadium and eight million viewers around the world were treated to a jaw-dropping lighting show that set the tone for a night to remember.
Over 170 Chauvet Professional Fixtures Light Chase & Status at Coachella
16/05/2025 - Production News
USA – The “monarchs of the UK electronic music scene.” That is how one critic described Chase & Status. A lofty title to be sure, but anyone who’s ever seen a performance by these drum and base legends would readily understand where that writer was coming from. With their impeccable timing and boundless energy, the Brit Award-winning duo seamlessly swirls D&B with other genres to immerse any fan anywhere in a rave experience.
Clearlight Shows revamps Marriner Theatre Plaza Ballroom with Infinity and Showtec fixtures
16/05/2025 - Project News
Australia – Clearlight Shows Pty Ltd, a long-standing name in Australia’s entertainment lighting industry, has delivered a major lighting upgrade at the iconic Marriner Theatre Plaza Ballroom. The installation combines Infinity and Showtec fixtures from Highlite International to provide a robust, modern rig optimised for live performance, broadcast and high-end event lighting.
ADA-AMC becomes WSDG Berlin GmbH, honouring a legacy of innovation while embracing a global future
16/05/2025 - Business News
Germany – Acoustics and media technology consultancy ADA Acoustics & Media Consultants GmbH (ADA-AMC) has officially been renamed WSDG Berlin GmbH, marking the next step in the company’s evolution and deeper integration into the international WSDG network. The change took effect at the end of March 2025.
Ladies of Soul dazzles with rich Hippotizer-driven video
15/05/2025 - Production News
The Netherlands – The three-night Ladies of Soul show landed at Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome in April, backed by a series of LED screens and LED strips with Green Hippo’s Hippotizer media servers belting out live camera feed and pre-made content.
Martin Professional and Verity Studios Unite to Deliver Breakthrough Drone and Lighting Showcase at Harman Experience Center
15/05/2025 - Production News
USA – Martin Professional, a Harman Professional Solutions brand and a global leader in entertainment and architectural lighting, collaborated with Verity Studios, the leading provider of indoor drone show systems for live events, for a dynamic three-day customer showcase at the Harman Experience Center in Northridge, California. Held in April, the event revealed how autonomous drones and advanced lighting can operate as a single, unified show experience.
GLP X5 Series meets highest demands at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest
15/05/2025 - Production News
Spain – At the recent Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024 (JESC) in Madrid, the lighting design by Raphaël Demonthy (Sunrise Studios GmbH) was based around finely tuned technology from GLP, which created enormous impact under demanding conditions. In the Caja Mágica, a well-known tennis arena in Madrid with a capacity of 12,000 seats, more than 250 GLP fixtures ensured that the performances of each of the 17 participating countries could be staged in a unique way. With the right balance of creative versatility and technical precision, the various fixtures in the X5 Series supported the visual implementation of the show, which thrilled millions of viewers worldwide.
RZI Lighting Powers Art Installation at Prospect.6 with Proteus Maximus
15/05/2025 - Production News
USA – RZI Lighting, a leading provider of professional lighting rentals in the greater New Orleans area, supplied Elation’s powerful Proteus Maximus IP65-rated LED profile light for Our Moon Shines, For All the World to See, a light-based installation by multidisciplinary artist Jeffrey Meris that featured in the recent Prospect contemporary art exhibition.
Anolis Appoints Eloise Reed
14/05/2025 - People News
UK – Architectural LED lighting brand Anolis (a Robe Business) has appointed Eloise Reed as its International Specification Manager.
ARRI signs agreement to sell its subsidiary Claypaky to a new strategic owner
14/05/2025 - Business News
Italy – ARRI has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its subsidiary Claypaky to new strategic owner EK Inc. Operating one of the most advanced lighting production and development facilities in the industry, EK Inc. offers a strong foundation for Claypaky, which is a world-renowned brand recognised globally as the provider of choice in the high-end professional entertainment lighting market.
DiGiCo Quantum 852 and Quantum 338 bring high performance to Lars Huang FUN! ONLY tour
14/05/2025 - Production News
China – Lars Huang is a Chinese pop singer who has shot to fame with his lyrical, passionate musical style. His most recent tour, FUN! ONLY, is a celebration of video game and digital culture, requiring fans to ‘level up’ to get the most out of the experience. The design concept was a Platinum Muse Award 2024 winner. In their pursuit of excellence, the audio team insisted upon DiGiCo consoles, choosing a Quantum 852 for the front of house position and a Quantum 338 for monitors, supplied by DiGiCo distributors in China, RAC Pro.
DirectOut chosen to deliver creative solutions for Copenhagen Dansehallerne
14/05/2025 - Project News
Denmark – DirectOut is a supplier of flexible, robust solutions for any audio application. When the scope of the flexibility required by Copenhagen Dansehallerne, Copenhagen’s centre for dance and chorography became clear, DirectOut was the only solution able to deliver what was needed. Anders Jørgensen, project manager for consultant and integrator Stouenborg, offered DirectOut solutions to Johannes Hornberger, head of sound and video at the centre. The team decided to purchase two PRODIGY.MP and six PRODIGY.MC, equipped with AN8.IO converter modules, Dante.IO and Milan.IO network modules. This combination ensured the audio infrastructure was flexible and stable enough to support any conceivable performance design.
Dare to Defy with Elation’s New Rebel Profile
14/05/2025 - Equipment News
Elation invites lighting professionals to break the rules and blaze their own path with the new Rebel Series. Elation proudly introduces the first in the series, the Rebel Profile, a powerful, compact LED profile fixture with IP65 rating engineered for attention-grabbing visuals in both indoor and outdoor applications.
Follow-Me announces Central London meeting and demo space
13/05/2025 - Business News
UK – Follow-Me, a leader in performer tracking technology, has announced the opening of its new meeting space and demonstration room in the heart of London's vibrant Soho district. Located within the technically advanced Underbelly Boulevard Soho, the facility will serve as a hub for designers, operators and potential Follow-Me users to experience the system's capabilities firsthand.
Massive Robe Order for 10 Top Belgian Theatres
13/05/2025 - Project News
Belgium – Ten high-profile theatrical venues in the French-speaking region of Belgium – a multi-lingual European powerhouse for arts, culture, music, entertainment and diversity with a penchant for creativity – have received delivery of a phenomenal order of Robe lighting products comprising 13 different fixture types, totalling 1043 units.
INFiLED displays take centre stage in Muriel’s Wedding the Musical
13/05/2025 - Production News
UK – Bold colours, deep blacks and moving set pieces are brought brilliantly to life in Muriel’s Wedding the Musical (the stage adaptation of PJ Hogan’s beloved 1994 film) which has just wrapped up its UK premiere at the Curve theatre in Leicester featured a striking video-led design powered by over 400 LED panels from INFiLED’s DBmk2 Series.
Showlight 2025 – Robert Juliat Welcomes You to Showlight 2025 in Dijon
13/05/2025 - Event News
France – Robert Juliat welcomes Showlight 2025 to France for the very first time in its history as it opens its doors in Dijon 19 to 22 May.
HK Audio COSMO – The Adventure Continues
13/05/2025 - Production News
UK – Founded in 2019, Adventure Cinema is the UK’s biggest open air cinema tour and enjoys huge success delivering the magic of the movies to audiences across more than 70 prestigious venues. Mediaeval castles and picturesque country estates all play host to a mix of classics, musicals, blockbusters and family films, delivered by Adventure Cinema’s experienced teams. With premium picture quality as standard, powerful, crystal-clear audio is absolutely essential to provide an exciting immersive audience experience. Since its inception, Adventure Cinema has invested exclusively in HK Audio systems and recently contacted UK distributor POLAR about expanding its inventory to include HK Audio’s COSMO line array.
Absen Boosts UK ProAV Team with Strategic Hires to Accelerate Growth
13/05/2025 - People News
UK – Absen has sharpened its UK ProAV focus with three new strategic hires. This move, designed to fuel the company’s ambitious regional growth plans, reinforces its dedication to localised service and strong relationships across Europe. The reinforced UK division also underscores its pledge to provide advanced LED solutions and exceptional service throughout the UK. Joining the UK Absen team are:
LXR Theatre Technology Lights the Stage at Hong Kong Taoist Association Wun Tsuen School with Luci Della Ribalta Fixtures
13/05/2025 - Project News
Hong Kong – Despite its return to Chinese sovereignty in 1997, Hong Kong retains many influences from the Anglo-Saxon world.
Brompton Technology appoints Steve Leyland as new Chairman
13/05/2025 - People News
UK – Brompton Technology has announced the appointment of Steve Leyland as its new chairman of the board.
“It’s Just Another Fine Day” with DiGiCo on Lenny Kravitz’s Blue Electric Light Tour
12/05/2025 - Production News
USA – Multi-Grammy-winner Lenny Kravitz is currently on the US leg of his Blue Electric Light tour, which kicked off in Europe in June 2024 in support of his 12th studio album. Sound Image, a Clair Global brand, is supplying a control package for the tour that includes two DiGiCo Quantum852 consoles for veteran FOH engineer Laurie Quigley and monitor engineer Josh Mellott, two SD-Racks, and six SD-MiNi Racks, plus three Fourier Audio transform.engine platforms.
ORIA Drives Nike Air Max Day Immersive Listening Event in Johannesburg
12/05/2025 - Project News
South Africa – As part of Nike’s annual Air Max Day celebrations this year, METHOD x MADNESS studio in Johannesburg hosted a pop-up Dolby Atmos listening experience featuring a 7.1.4 monitor layout and Audient ORIA. The event gave listeners the chance to hear each of the performing artists’ new music in Dolby Atmos – mixed by the studio – whilst finding out more about the newest Air Max Dn8 shoe.
Elation Expands Warranty Coverage on Key Product Lines
09/05/2025 - Equipment News
Elation is strengthening its commitment to product quality and reinforcing confidence in its offerings by expanding warranty coverage on several product lines. The KL Series and OPS Series (Outdoor Permanent Specification) series, along with the Fuze Pendant and Fuze Pendant Compact, now come with an expanded, complete five-year fixture warranty for long-term protection. Additionally, the company's new Paragon Series, as well as full-spectrum Fuze Series luminaires, benefit from three-year warranty coverage, offering enhanced assurance for customers. The warranties cover not only the light engines but also any manufacturing defects, materials, and workmanship, ensuring full protection throughout the extended coverage period.
LSD Takes on Robe Distribution for whole Balkans Region
09/05/2025 - Business News
Serbia – Belgrade-based Light and Sound Design D.O.O. (LSD), headed by Milan Scepanovic and run with great energy and vigour by him and his team, became a Robe distributor for the Serbia with Kosovo region in 2023 and have been very successful with the brand.
Luke Edwards Breaks Rules On Jacob Collier's Djesse World Tour with Chauvet Professional
09/05/2025 - Production News
Worldwide – Don't use more than two colours on stage at the same time. This rule is about as axiomatic as "always pack an extra pair of socks when you travel." Virtually every lighting designer follows it. Luke Edwards routinely does too; at least most of the time!
Tateside takes on two new apprentices
09/05/2025 - People News
UK – London-based integrator, Tateside, has hired two new employees on an apprenticeship basis as part of their commitment to fostering the next generation of AV industry professionals. As part of their training, George Dodds and Joe Sullivan will shadow the Tateside team on projects, undergo technical training and spend time with different departments to gain an understanding of the integration business and the world of AV.
SIXTY82 Strengthens Commitment to UK Market with New Office at Production Park, Wakefield
09/05/2025 - Business News
UK – SIXTY82, the collaborative force behind some of the entertainment industry’s most innovative trussing and staging solutions, has announced the opening of its new UK office at Production Park in Wakefield: the dynamic hub for live events, touring, and production industries.
Portland International Airport welcomes travellers with crystal-clear sound from Renkus-Heinz
09/05/2025 - Project News
USA – Portland International Airport (PDX) has long been celebrated for its thoughtful integration of local culture, sustainability and innovation. The latest modernisation project, part of the ambitious PDX Next initiative, reimagines the airport experience, blending cutting-edge technology with stunning architectural design. Central to this transformation is the installation of Renkus-Heinz’s Iconyx Compact ICC12/3 loudspeakers, which deliver exceptional audio clarity while seamlessly integrating into the airport’s aesthetic.
Axiom Events Deliver a Captivating Visual Experience for Culture Club Tour with AbsenLive LED
09/05/2025 - Production News
UK – Culture Club embarked on a UK arena tour in December 2024, with special guests Tony Hadley and Heaven 17. The tour took place in venues such as the O2 in London and Manchester’s new Co-op Live. Axiom Events, the production management and equipment provider for the tour, was responsible for delivering robust touring LED panels that could also push the creative boundaries of the show.
Michelle Guadalupe Felix Garcia must be one of the few sound engineers on the planet to have been personally asked by Chris Martin to help Coldplay record at their studio.
09/05/2025 - Event News
USA – How she got there is a story of pure determination and an ambition to raise awareness that has led to the formation of the Audio Accessibility Alliance (AAA), a Clair Global backed industry think tank that aims to open conversations and create meaningful change around disability in entertainment technology and live event production.
Alice Cooper Celebrates CoopStock with Chauvet Professional Fixtures From Creative Backstage
08/05/2025 - Production News
USA – It was a magical moment. At the end of Alice Cooper's outdoor CoopStock show this spring, the iconic rocker was joined on stage by a group of other artists including Rob Halford of Judas Priest, as well as Corey Glover and Robin Zander of Cheap Trick, to perform his hit classic "School's Out For Summer."
Harford Sound Lights Up Augusta After Dark with Chauvet Professional
08/05/2025 - Production News
USA – The team at Harford Sound has set up stages in all kinds of places over the years, but none was quite like the site they worked at for Augusta After Dark. A signature event at this year’s Masters Golf Tournament, the evening gala, which was sponsored by Draft Kings and Sports Illustrated, took place at an upscale private estate near the prestigious Augusta National Golf Course.
ATG Entertainment enhances lighting flexibility with ETC ColorSource ThruPower
08/05/2025 - Project News
UK – Two iconic ATG Entertainment venues, the Liverpool Empire Theatre and the Ambassadors Theatre in London, have recently upgraded their lighting systems with ETC’s ColorSource ThruPower technology, in collaboration with ETC dealer Push The Button (PTB). This strategic move underscores ATG Entertainment’s commitment to providing flexible, cutting-edge lighting solutions that meet the diverse demands of modern productions.
Tony Carreira dazzles Lisbon’s MEO Arena with a memorable show and outstanding lighting from Ayrton fixtures
08/05/2025 - Production News
Portugal – In March 2025, the MEO Arena in Lisbon hosted two nights of an unforgettable concert by Portuguese singer and musician, Tony Carreira, where thousands of fans gathered to celebrate the music and emotion of the iconic singer. One of the major highlights of the show was the stunning lighting design, which provided a breathtaking visual experience for this heartfelt performance.
Joel Singer on Producing the Sound for SNL50: The Homecoming Concert with Lawo mc² Consoles
08/05/2025 - Production News
USA – S-NL50: The Homecoming Concert, an unforgettable celebration marking five decades of Saturday Night Live, dazzled audiences at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The star-studded line-up featured the Backstreet Boys, Bad Bunny, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Chris Martin, Cher, David Byrne, Dave Grohl, DEVO, Eddie Vedder, Jack White, Jelly Roll, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Post Malone, The B-52s, The Roots, Snoop Dogg and many more. The complex live production demanded top-tier audio quality, seamless workflow and maximum flexibility, a challenge perfectly suited to Music Mix Mobile (M3) and its extensive experience with high-profile multi-act events.
CAPE CROSS invests in GLP impression S500
08/05/2025 - Production News
Germany – CAPE CROSS Entertainment Services GmbH is a technical full-service provider for film, TV, shows, events and sports based in Cologne. In 2025 it is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The company provides lighting, sound, rigging, cranes, stage and post-production technology for events and TV productions of all sizes and ensures smooth operations.
Elation Lighting Brings New Life to Poland’s Historic Stefan Żeromski Theater
07/05/2025 - Project News
Poland – Following a four-year renovation, the historic Stefan Żeromski Theater in Kielce, Poland, has regained its former splendour, with modern technical solutions providing designers and audiences a greater visual experience. The theatre has emerged as one of Poland’s most technologically advanced dramatic stages, with Elation lighting fixtures playing a key role in shaping its modern artistic identity.
TAIT Supports SXSW London on the European Introduction of World-Renowned Festival
07/05/2025 - Production News
UK – TAIT, a global leader in culture-defining live experiences, is celebrating its role as the producing partner for the first-ever European edition of the world-renowned South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, which will take place in London from 2-7 June 2025.
KV2 announces a show first for PLASA Focus with on-site demo facility
07/05/2025 - Event News
UK – In a first for PLASA Focus, KV2 Audio has announced that the company will be taking over the on-site Bury Theatre for the duration of this year’s trade show. The venue forms part of The Royal Armouries events and conference venue – where PLASA Focus is held – making it extremely easy for visitors to attend demos at their convenience.
Swingers’ massive Las Vegas site parties with 170 Martin Audio speakers
07/05/2025 - Project News
USA - Middlesex Sound & Light (MSL) has successfully delivered the biggest contract in its 41-year history, with the opening of the flagship Swingers: the crazy golf club in Las Vegas.
Adlib Celebrates King’s Award for International Trade as the Company Continues to Expand Global Reach
06/05/2025 - Business News
UK – Adlib, a leading technical production provider across the live experience industry, has been honoured with a King’s Award for International Trade.
Brompton Technology has achieved a King’s Award for Enterprise
06/05/2025 - Business News
UK – Brompton Technology has announced that it has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation, one of the most prestigious recognitions for UK businesses. Brompton is one of just 197 organisations nationally to receive the 2025 Award, recognised for outstanding achievement in the Innovation category. A total of 199 Awards are made with two companies being recognised with two Awards.
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay Invests in Robe
06/05/2025 - Project News
Singapore – Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, one of Singapore’s most prestigious performing arts centres, a high-profile producing and receiving house and one of the busiest arts centres in the world, has recently invested in 170 Robe moving lights and LED products as part of its technical infrastructure upgrade across venues.
Eilon Engineering and KDH Precision Team Up for Enhanced Production Safety on Metallica M72 World Tour and More
06/05/2025 - Production News
Worldwide – With decades of expertise and collaboration with A-list acts, KDH Precision, led by rigging specialist Chad Koehler, highlights the vital role of load cells in monitoring load distribution and ensuring safety in the entertainment industry
DiGiCo Announces ATEC Pro as new distributor for Austria
06/05/2025 - Business News
Austria – DiGiCo has announced that ATEC Pro has become DiGiCo distributor for Austria. Since 2011, when managing director Manfred Prochazka came on board, ATEC Pro has become an indispensable asset to clients, offering support at every stage of their events. Part of this aim includes adding DiGiCo to their impressive list of exclusive distribution for Austria and creating the highly regarded Everything AV events, while adding to their training, demo and preparation facilities. The DiGiCo team could not be more excited to join ATEC Pro on 7th May, at the Arena Wien, for this year’s event, which will feature product overviews from a range of DiGiCo family products, plus a special session delving into AVB and Meyer Spacemap Go integration.
Robe Remembers Bob Schacherl 1954 – 2025
06/05/2025 - People News
USA – Bob Schacherl, beloved friend, colleague, Robe family member and professional entertainment lighting industry legend, sadly passed away this week, aged 70.
Pierre E. Roy Blends Humour, Magic and Chauvet Professional for Dave Gaudet’s La Légende
06/05/2025 - Production News
Canada – Comedy is a form of magic, being based, as it is, on the element of surprise and having the ability to play tricks on perspectives that lead us to see things a little differently. At its best, comedy is also a close cousin of rock, shaking up audiences, as it challenges with its irreverent power.
Marc Carolan Lightens His Load with Fourier Audio’s transform.engine on Snow Patrol Tour
06/05/2025 - Production News
Ireland – Although Marc Carolan has become well known for carrying several racks of analogue outboard gear when touring as the front-of-house mixer for Snow Patrol and Muse, he is just as likely to apply some of his favourite plug-ins hosted on Fourier Audio’s transform.engine. But while he has long simply chosen the processing tool that fits the application – whether it’s analogue or digital – this summer, using Fourier’s platform, he plans to push the limits of what he’s previously been able to do in the digital domain.
The Association for Lighting Production and Design (ALPD) Awards for Excellence for 2025.
06/05/2025 - Event News
UK – The ALPD Awards for 2025 are now open for entries. The ALPD awards are in three categories: Lighting Design, Production Electrics and Programming. The Lighting Design Award is by application and for emerging LDs, the candidates for the Fred Foster Production Electrician Award and the Anne Valentino Award for Excellence in Programming are by nomination and are intended for career professionals. The ALPD encourages lighting professionals who work alongside a production electrician or programmer whom they consider to be exceptional and worthy of recognition to nominate them. There are full details on the ALPD website (thealpd.org.uk) and its quick and easy to do. https://www.thealpd.org.uk/the-alpd-awards-for-excellence-2025.
Showlight 2025 – Showlight 2025 Completes Line Up as Final Speakers Announced
06/05/2025 - Event News
France – The fantastic line-up for Showlight 2025’s speakers is now complete. Showlight brings you over 30 speakers covering lighting topics from every discipline and every corner of the globe. Here’s the last group of speakers who’ll be coming to the Parc des Expositions in a couple of weeks. There’s something for everyone, so book your ticket now and join us in glorious Dijon!
Alistair J. Frary Joins Area Four Industries Direct UK as Director of Motorsport
06/05/2025 - People News
UK – Area Four Industries Direct UK, a leading provider of structural solutions and trussing systems for the entertainment, events and motorsport industries, has announced the appointment of Alistair J. Frary as its new director of motorsport.
Robe supports outstanding Scena Jutra 2025 event
02/05/2025 - Event News
Poland – A bigger, busier, livelier and more energised than ever Scena Jutra – Stage of Tomorrow – event was hosted this year in Warsaw, Poland, at the Palace of Culture & Science right in the heart of the city. With a dynamic programme of over 120 speakers picked from all sectors of the performance, entertainment and technology community, over 40 exhibitors and 50% more exhibition space than previous years, this seventh Scena Jutra also created new attendance records with 2000+ visitors over the two days.
ChamSys Showcases Unbeatable Product-Service Combination at PLASA Focus LEEDS
02/05/2025 - Event News
UK – Offering a great product is only the beginning. Business gurus have always preached this and the reason is simple: it is true! Regardless of how good a product is, it can only reach its full potential, for both the business selling it and the customer using it, if it is backed by a strong commitment to support. ChamSys believes in this principle as evidenced by its long history of providing standard-setting educational and support programmes.
Café Del Mar Malta Enhances the Sunset Experience with Funktion-One
02/05/2025 - Project News
Malta – Café Del Mar Malta, one of the island’s most iconic beach clubs, has upgraded its sound system with a state-of-the-art Funktion-One installation, supplied and supported by trusted audio partner Futuretech. The new set-up features Funktion-One’s latest technological developments, bringing an enhanced level of audio performance to the venue’s world-famous sunset sessions and high-profile events.
Toto takes DiGiCo Quantum 852 and Quantum 338 on world tour
01/05/2025 - Production News
Worldwide – Toto is a band that needs no introduction and their engineers are just as well established in the music industry. When a colleague suggested to Ken Freeman, Toto’s front of house engineer, that he should swap to DiGiCo, he agreed and the switch became permanent. Starting with an SD 10, then the Quantum 338, he recently upgraded to a Quantum 852 for the 2024 Dogz of Oz tour and has never looked back. Steve Kallos at the monitor position, could not have imagined swapping from his SD10, but when his trusted console was not available, the Quantum 338 was “thrust upon” him, and he is very glad it was!
Full Production future-proofs with Q-SYS system architecture
01/05/2025 - Project News
UK – Full Production, a leading UK entertainment technology solutions provider, has committed to the Q-SYS platform to future-proof its audio-visual systems design and enhance integration speed, operational reliability and control flexibility.
Elation Shines Bright at Grand Opening of National Medal of Honor Museum
01/05/2025 - Production News
USA – LD Ryan Stumpp turned to the Proteus Atlas power luminaire and the new flagship Paragon as part of a large Elation lighting package for nighttime spectacular and ancillary events. Live Events Productions and Gemini supplied the lighting. Corporate Magic produced the show.
O-Line speaker upgrade for Kiva Auditorium
01/05/2025 - Project News
USA – Friendship Village retirement facility in Kalamazoo, Michigan, recently commissioned a complete overhaul of the audio-visual infrastructure at its Kiva Auditorium.
Ayrton Cobra2 Joins Ayrton Lighting Inventory at BYU – Idaho Campus
01/05/2025 - Project News
USA – Brigham Young University-Idaho has invested in 14 Ayrton Cobra2 fixtures for its Rexburg campus. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America.
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