Star Events’ VerTech Ultra system provided for a stunning production at Riot Games’ League of Legends World Championships final in South Korea, which attracted a record 99.6m unique viewers according to stats revealed last week. The Opening Ceremony at Incheon Munhak Stadium, Seoul used augmented reality (AR) to fit virtual/in-game band K/DA onstage, and across over 2,000sq m of screens, for the first musical performance, alongside Madison Beer, Miyeon and Soyeon of (G)I-DLE, and Jaira Burns later in the show. Broadcast across more than 30 platforms and TV channels, in 19 languages, the extraordinary spectator numbers, boosted by China’s first participation in…
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Rentman, maker of Europe’s rental software for AV rental companies, just released a major addition to its cloud-based rental management software. The new mobile app runs on devices such as smartphones or Android-based Zebra scanners, enabling users to manage inventory and rentals at no additional cost. Rentman Mobile is meant to simplify equipment management in the warehouse while offering an affordable scanning solution for every company. On the app’s new features Roy van den Broek, Rentman CEO and former live sound engineer said: “With the addition of mobile scanning and a comprehensive user interface we hope that Rentman Mobile can…
DiGiCo has announced the acquisition of KLANG:technologies as a key new addition to the Audiotonix family that already includes leading audio brands Allen & Heath, Calrec, DiGiGrid, Solid State Logic and DiGiCo. The deal further brings together some of the most influential and innovative brands within the Pro Audio Industry. James Gordon CEO of Audiotonix commented: “We have had the pleasure of working with KLANG and their pioneering immersive technology for a couple of years and when the opportunity arose for them to join Audiotonix, we were keen to make it happen. We have always stressed that with our M&A we…
Milos recently provided a rectangular structure for a Ninja Adventure course in Helsinki, Finland for the Tubecon Fair, which is Europe’s largest YouTube cultural event. For this event, Finland’s leading YouTubers and thousands of their fans are brought together for two days of fun and excitement. The client for this project was Arctic Playground Solutions, which designs and installs trampoline parks, ninja adventure structures, toddler playgrounds, and other creative activities for its continuously expanding customer base across Europe. The rectangular structure from Milos measured 6m x 3.5m x 3.5m (length, width, height) and was designed as a “ninja track” for…
Philips Vari-Lite VLZ Profile LED luminaires were chosen to meet some specific stage lighting demands on the recent Savage tour by British electronic music pioneer, Gary Numan. For special tour dates, including a showcase performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall, Numan and his band were joined on stage by an orchestra and choir. In response to this, the visual design, by Luke Edwards of Cue Design, successfully referenced the post-apocalyptic theme of the Savage album, while combining softer theatrical touches to complement the orchestra’s presence, both on the stage and in the music. “To light the orchestra, we needed fixtures…
RCF Group announced the signing of a definitive agreement for the acquisition of DPA Microphones from The Riverside Company. DPA, based in Allerod, Denmark, is a brand in the high-end professional audio microphone market for the live, broadcast, theatre and studio end-user segments. RCF Group, with Headquarters in Italy and branches in the USA and Europe, operates under the companies RCF, AEB Industriale (dB Technologies) and EAW. RCF Group generates over 80% of its revenues outside of Italy in 120 countries. In 2017 two prominent European private equity players, Palladio Holding and Amundi Private Equity Funds, invested in RCF Group with a minority stake in order…
Production Resource Group LLC, (PRG) has invested in Movecat, innovative motion hoists, notable for their unusual flexible handling. VMK-S hoists represent the elite class on the world market and are recommended for all state-of-the-art applications in locations such as in TV studios, theatres and event venues demanding maximum performance and safety combined with the widest possible bandwidth of uses. VMK-S hoists have the possibility to move both horizontally and vertically and can move live artists; they can be controlled at variable speeds for way- and time-synchronous runs. These high-speed hoists (from 10 m/min) in combination with a V-Motion Powerpack are capable…
The Humans League’s 2018 Red tour saw the band use projection mapping for the first time, with creative content and equipment supplied by Really Creative Media. The 28 date Red tour began at the Ancienne Belgique in Brussels on 31 October, landing on UK shores at the Cliffs Pavilion in Southend on Sea on 21 November, playing various size venues, from theatres and arenas, wrapping up at London’s Eventim Apollo on 8 December. Really Creative Media (RCM) has worked with The Human League on previous tours, supplying video and server equipment as well as creative content and the band returned to their trusted…
PSI – Production Services Ireland – has been at the forefront of Northern Irish and Irish production rental, service and training for the last 18 years, initially focussing its efforts on lighting, followed by rigging and then training. This year, the company took on pro audio in far more than the sub hire capacity it was able to provide previously. In just 8 months, it seems apparent why and how its latest venture is working… https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpidec18_digitallr/60 www.productionireland.com
Backstage Academy, the live event production educational facility, has announced its new leadership team for 2019. Located on the Production Park campus outside Wakefield, Yorks, the Academy’s undergraduate degree courses, which have been running since 2009, provide the academic and hands-on qualifications to secure a career in the booming live events industry. The team will be headed by Vice Principal, Rachel Nicholson, whose arrival is the culmination of her time in the theatre world. After gaining a degree in Lighting Design, she was awarded a postgraduate studentship to study an MA in Theatre Practice where she specialised in Lighting and…
Le Maitre has announced the re-opening of its pyrotechnic factory on Monday 3rd December 2018 at which time it will resume the manufacture of pyrotechnics at its site in Fourth Drove, Peterborough. Karen Cornacchia, Managing Director issued the following statement about the re-opening: “We would ask everyone to continue bearing with us as we slowly increase stocks, which have been entirely depleted over these last two months. We will be building inventory and making products to order, albeit with slightly longer lead times than normal in the first few weeks of opening. During this time, we also expect to increase productivity…
Canadian singer-songwriter k.d. lang recently wrapped up a 21-date tour across the US. Playing theatre-sized venues throughout, an Alcons Audio LR18 compact mid-size line-array was requested to satisfy FOH engineer Gary Stokes’ desire to precisely reproduce the purity of sound that is k.d. lang. “Ever since the first time I experienced Alcons systems, I heard the difference. The pro-ribbon drivers are so accurate, having the system makes my job so much easier and a real pleasure,” he said. “The power and clarity of Alcons systems is perfect for k.d.’s musical style and dynamic range.” Complementing the main hangs of LR18…
This year’s Production Futures took place at Production Park in Wakefield on the 7th November. The event, which included the TPi Breakthrough Talent Awards was an opportunity for students and freelancers to get their first taste of the industry, through exhibitors, talks from industry professionals and a series of training sessions. www.productionfutures.co.uk
Shure, a leading manufacturer of microphones and audio electronics is announcing their support of the Baton Project, a project that redefines orchestra for Visually Impaired Musicians. Currently, Visually Impaired Musicians around the world are much less able to play with traditional conducted orchestras as they cannot physically see the conductor to follow their lead. This is a huge missed opportunity for all of music lovers, conductors, orchestra members and listeners alike as it is well known that Visually Impaired Musicians are some of the best musicians around, they are often unique in their playing styles and unparalleled in their abilities.…
Martin Tremblay, president and CEO of Group Solotech has announced that Solotech has acquired SSE Audio Group. This is the most important transaction in Solotech’s history. With the addition of SSE Audio, Solotech becomes one of the world’s largest audiovisual and entertainment technology companies. The acquisition will generate growth opportunities and operational synergies, in addition to expanding the services available to current and future clients. “We are thrilled that SSE is joining the Solotech team, especially given their well-known expertise in audio services. The transaction will enable us to definitively pursue our expansion strategy in the European market and consolidate…
When KLANG:technologies, the German-based manufacturer of immersive 3D in-ear mixing technologies, appointed AEM of Tel Aviv, as its exclusive distributor in Israel earlier this year, both parties expressed confidence that the partnership would be fruitful. As the go-to specialist in this sector for Israeli musicians, producers and engineers, AEM’s founder and owner Alon Eitan was convinced that KLANG:technologies were game-changers and that his customers would share that enthusiasm. AEM immediately began its delivery of the KLANG message through a series of seminars and product demonstrations, which included discussions on best-practice for in-ear monitor mixing and quickly established strong interest amongst…
Automation Engineer, Sam Augustus demonstrates Blacktrax real-time tracking software on David Byrne’s latest American Utopia tour. The video, narrated by David Byrne, shows how all lights are programmed follow a performer in the middle, moving in a straight line, using the software’s offset feature to create a veritable real-life, real-time follow the leader scenario. Watch the video to hear a bit more about what’s happening. davidbyrne.com blacktrax.cast-soft.com
Audio Performance has introduced the compact DLA3 mini line array & MX15HD-Amp Series. Two new solution solving loudspeaker systems developed and manufactured in Echallens (Switzerland),The DLA3 and MX Series deliver a complete sound reinforcement solution to fulfill the highest demands of audio professionals for both the fixed installation and rental production markets. They both deliver ultimate sonic performance in a compact, lightweight and multi-purpose package. The DLA3 Compact Micro Line Array Loudspeaker is a light, simple and versatile product designed to deliver great sound into small and even large venues. The DLA3 is a one way full range Line Array consisting of…
