Prolights will be at Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt from 2nd-5th April 2019 – Hall 12.1 Stand D40. Where they will be unveiling new products that will ‘set a new standard of whites and colours’. www.musiclights.it
Author: James Robertson
Demonstrating the creativity and enthusiasm of the next generation, for the third year running, a number of NRG (Next Robe Generation) crew members made a significant contribution to the production of the highest profile evening event of the industry calendar – the TPI Awards 2019. Held at Battersea Evolution in London, and welcoming over 1,600 guests, the evening was attended by a ‘who’s who’ of the industry. The lighting rig was a Robe, with over 300 fixtures specified by Robe’s in-house Media and Lighting Designer Nathan Wan in order to meet the brief from TPI. And Wan again offered the…
Audio Performance has introduced two new powerful 2 x 21” subwoofers The SUB221-C is a high power compact cardioid subwoofer cabinet designed to allow a high attenuation between front & rear faces. Equipped with two 21-inch drivers. One driver is placed in a front direct radiating position and a second in a rear side facing position to create a bandpass configuration. This system is capable of accommodating up to 4’800W of power continuously. With a cut-off frequency of 30 Hz, the SUB221-C is made for applications where the reproduction of sub frequencies is important and where you have to minimize the…
Lighting and video rental specialist Colour Sound Experiment supplied lighting equipment, rigging and crew to the latest UK and European leg of Good Charlotte’s Generation Rx tour, working with lighting designer Paul McAdams who started designing for the band last year. The tour – which culminated with a show at London’s Alexandra Palace- was project managed for Colour Sound by Alex Ryan, who McAdams said “was excellent” and dealt with all the advance and prep. Colour Sound’s Hadyn Williams was the touring tech, whom McAdams had requested several times to be his main person on the road, due to his experience…
Reflecting a rising global demand for the company’s products and services, Meyer Sound has announced four new hires and a key promotion. Rob Cowles has been appointed to the newly created position of Director, Product Marketing. Reporting directly to Senior Vice President of Marketing John McMahon, Cowles will take on leadership and responsibilities in the areas of competitive marketing, vertical market strategies, digital initiatives, and customer relations management. Cowles comes to Meyer Sound with a wealth of experience in the high technology and entertainment sectors, having held prior senior marketing positions at THX Ltd., LucasArts, CNET and AOL Time Warner.…
Music & Lights have appointed Samat Show Technics Ltd. as distributor of their brands throughout Kazakhstan. With nearly 30 years trading throughout Central Asia, Samat Show Technics has become the largest system integrator throughout not only Kazakhstan but the whole of Central Asia, specialising in the areas of supply, design, development, commissioning and maintenance of lighting, sound and video equipment in the region. “Alexandr has a long track record in this part of the world having completed countless high-profile projects. We are thrilled to have Samat Show Technics on board as our partners throughout Kazakhstan” said Fabio Sorabella, Managing Director…
We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the second TPMEA Awards, celebrating the amazing projects and the individuals responsible for the UAE events market. You may remember from our inaugural event, there are two steps to the nomination process and as industry insiders, we want your voice to be heard! The first event was a huge success, with not only praise and awards on offer but also a great party, with live music and a free bar. As of today, you can nominate two individuals for each TPMEA Awards category. Your first choice will receive two points…
Since late last year, live sound for the globally popular Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) mixed martial arts events has punched through the roar of arena crowds with more impact and clarity thanks to a new, custom-configured Meyer Sound reinforcement system based on Leopard line array loudspeakers. Dedicated exclusively to audio support for all UFC events in North America, this “dream system” comprising 120 total loudspeakers was devised specifically for the demands of UFC bouts. The principal architect behind the system is Daniel Bonneau, senior director of audio production for Bloomfield, Connecticut-based ConCom, the production company that has provided both live…
Based around North London production duo Kye ‘Foamo’ Gibbon and Matt ‘RackNRuin’ Robson-Scott, the extended live Gorgon City experience gained many more new fans when they hit the highway in January and February 2019 for a short tour of the UK and Ireland, with lighting designer Andy Emmerson counting on Entec for his essential lighting package. After relying on a variety of rental sources for a recent American trek, the act turned to Entec to furnish their Escape tour which began at Newcastle’s O2 Academy, continuing in Manchester, Nottingham, Bristol, Dublin and peaking at the 3,000-capacity Printworks event space in…
Solotech, a supplier of audiovisual and entertainment technologies for over 40 years, recently unveiled its new brand image. Playing with contrasts, the new identity showcases both the artists and the technicians, the onstage and the backstage, the cool colours and the warm hues. The new slogan “Solotech, Simply Spectacular” captures the company’s understanding of the duality needed to realize creative visions. More than just an aesthetic transformation, this new brand image reflects Solotech’s positioning as an international leader in the audiovisual and entertainment technology industries, particularly now with the conquest of the American and European markets. Indeed, on November 27,…
World Hearing Day is held on 3 March each year to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world. This year the theme is ‘Check your hearing’, to draw attention to the importance of early identification and intervention for hearing loss. Many people live with unidentified hearing loss, often failing to realise that they are missing out on certain sounds and words. By checking your hearing, you’re taking the first step towards tackling this important issue. TPi is teaming up with Flare Audio to support this important campaign, by giving away ten…
Focusrite has released RedNet Control 2.3, a free update that unifies RedNet Control with configuration, status monitoring, metering and extended operational control of the Red 4Pre, Red 8Pre, Red 16Line – Focusrite’s range of audio interfaces offering up to 64 in / 64 out Thunderbolt I/O with Pro Tools | HD and Dante network audio connectivity. “Providing support for Thunderbolt control of the Red 4Pre, Red 8Pre and Red 16Line within RedNet Control negates the need for the separate Focusrite Control application,” said Will Hoult, Focusrite Pro Senior Product Manager. “At the same time, we decided to add a handful…
Sincronismo Events s.l. light up the Elle Magazine awards at the famous El Istante Fundación in Madrid. The Elle Girls Can Do Anything event celebrated the achievements of women in the areas of interpretation, literature, fashion, sports and gastronomy. Nine women were presented awards for achievement by highly-coveted women from each discipline and celebrated throughout the night. Jose Miguel Royo, CEO of Sincronismo events who were tasked with producing the impressive event, is widely known as one of the best lighting designers in Europe. His taste and style are reflective of the trends throughout the fashion and design sector and made…
The ADJ Group has announced the creation of two key positions at its LA-based headquarters. Shenor Sakadjian joins the group in the new role of Sales Coordinator, while Jake Rhodes takes on additional responsibility within the company as Product Specialist. Sakadjian has joined the ADJ Group in the position of Sales Coordinator. Sakadjian comes with over 20 years of retail and corporate experience as a buyer and customer service agent in the fashion, entertainment and hospitality industries. She will assist the ADJ sales staff as well as the ADJ dealer network with support in all aspects of the sales process…
Slovenian lighting designer Gregor “Grga” Smrdelj unleashed his talents for a large high-profile show by Slovenian vocal group Perpetuum Jazzile at the Arena Stolzice in Ljubljana. With a brief to create something fresh and different, his first choice of moving lights was Robe, and with nearly 150 on the plot he produced a unique and different look for the sold-out performance based on a three-tiered set design. Smrdelj works full time with Event Lighting, one of Slovenia’s leading rental specialists and the show’s lighting equipment provider. It was his first gig with the group, so the pressure was on to…
The LITEC RL76 double pitch roof is the younger brother, and exciting evolution, of the RL105 double pitch roof. Designed for high loading capacity and long spans, but with an eye on your budget, it’s an attractive structure that adds a nice touch to your outdoor events, as well as providing increased resistance to high wind loads. Scalable from 18m x 16m to 21m x 16m, and up to 15m in height, it’s the perfect choice for your medium-sized outdoor events. Constructed with rectangular RL76A high load aluminium truss with steel fork connections, it provides high loading capacity on medium-long…
With over 25 years of using and adapting mini cameras for touring productions & extreme sports, Phil Woodhead of Woodcrab Ltd. has started a subsidiary company hiring HD lipstick cameras. Having used the Marshall CV225 on various tours Woodhead believes this is the best all rounder out there. It’s easy to set up, rugged, discreet, adaptable and excellent quality. “It seems the term “minicamera” is being used for larger and larger cameras these days but the CV225 is a true minicam. We had it placed on Liam Gallagher’s microphone stand last year and it took a right beating from Liam,…
Pro audio, LED lighting, stage equipment, flight case hardware – Innovative, user-friendly and performance-driven, the Adam Hall Group offers Event Technology Solutions, which enable people to electrify their ideas, amplify emotions and share great moments together. Founded in 1975, the Adam Hall Group is a leading German manufacturing and distribution company providing event technology solutions around the globe to business customers, including retailers, dealers, live event & rental companies, broadcast studios, system integrators & installers, private & public enterprises, industrial suppliers and flight case manufacturers. www.adamhall.com
