PK Sound is previewing its reimagined PK Alliance business model with a series of events in Canada, the US and Spain. Set to launch in 2023, the Alliance makes PK’s flagship large-format Trinity Black robotic line source systems internationally available for dry-hire rental. PK Sound and its partner network will preview the Alliance at three upcoming events: the inaugural PK Alliance Members’ Summit in Calgary, Alberta from 10 to 12 January; a public demonstration at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway from 24 to 25 January; and a public demonstration at Barcelona’s Teatre Lliure Montjuïc from 31 January to 2 February…
Author: James Robertson
Point Source Audio’s CONFIDENCE COLLECTION CO2-8WLp have been specified by renowned theatrical sound designer Shannon Slaton for The Sound of Music’s International Tour. The multi-year tour began at the Marina Bay Sands Theatre in Singapore before moving on to Kuala Lumpur and Taiwan. With more than 25 years of experience as a theatrical sound designer and Broadway audio mixer working on some of the biggest musicals in the world, Slaton has a deep understanding of what is needed to make a tour sound great. “Designing for a tour, I have to think about how much time people have to load…
Founded by Ben Bowles and Gavin Thorrold in 2008, CEG has weathered the challenges of the pandemic with some smart thinking and fiscal agility and, like most of the industry in 2022, went from 0 to 250mph in a couple of months at the start of the year which has continued to be constantly busy. CEG has been investing steadily in Robe moving lights and LED products since 2012 – when LEDBeam 100s first joined the inventory which has seen a steady flow of purchases since 2015, with the addition of Pointes, Cyc FX8s, LEDWash 600s, and BMFLs to stock.…
AV equipment supplier XLR has been appointed the exclusive distributor for Elation Professional lighting products in Belgium and Luxembourg. The distribution partnership went into effect on January 1, 2023. Located in Brussels, XLR delivers innovative pro-AV equipment to theatres, recording studios, broadcasters, system integrators, rental companies & commercial and residential buildings across the region. Company owners Louis Lukusa and Jan De Brucker have been in the business for more than 30 years and have operated XLR for the past 10 years, providing full-service solutions from consultation to installation and after-service support. Elation’s broad line of lighting products will have application…
Post Malone’s GLP lighting solutions have been no strangers to Post Malone’s stage scenography over the years, and his latest Twelve Carat tour – with Dan Norman (of Evolve Lights) now in charge of the visuals – is no exception. Introduced to the creative team in 2019 to help programme new songs that were added to the Runway tour, he has subsequently worked consistently with the Posty Touring team, along with production manager Dennis Danneels. Along the way Norman designed the artist’s Billboard Awards remote performance in a sand quarry and a New Year’s Eve Bud Lite livestream event during…
Monitor Engineer Kessiah Gordon has been charged with mixing monitors for the Courtney Barnett since November 2021, touring the world on various Yamaha consoles courtesy of Eighth Day Sound’s diverse inventory. “I have a lot of love for this band, they are such lovely, easy going people,” states Gordon, backstage at Manchester’s historic Albert Hall during Courtney Barnett’s UK and European Autumn tour. “When I first joined the crew last year, Jason Tarulli [FOH engineer at the time] wanted to give Yamaha’s Rivage a try – specifically the PM3. Neither of us had toured with the desk before, so it…
Following the recent announcement of a new Global Sales and Business Development organisation, L-Acoustics has introduced the new Business Development team. Consisting of talented experts within the company, alongside recent appointments of renowned industry leaders, the Business Development team will drive the L-Acoustics vision and strategy within key vertical markets while providing expertise and deep support to consultants, partners, and end users around the globe. The new L-Acoustics sales organization is focused on sales strategy, business development, and building territorial sales channels. Under the general management of L-Acoustics CEO Laurent Vaissié, the new team is spread across three divisions: Sales…
When Swedish jazz pianist and composer Jacob Karlzon made his last album Wanderlust with Dolby Atmos, he wondered if he could translate this immersive sound experience to a live performance. Luckily, Karlzon was introduced to d&b Soundscape which, coupled alongside d&b’s V and T Series, provided the audience at Aalener Jazzfest with a peek into the next era of audio capability. Karlzon’s musical style is an approach he calls ‘technorganic’, which balances depth and musical ideas to achieve vibrant pulsating soundscapes ranging from light to energetic, fragile to powerful, organic to electronic. Karlzon was one of many artists who played…
The UK live music industry came together last night for the inaugural LIVE Awards to celebrate outstanding talent and achievements across the sector. LIVE, the voice of the UK’s live music business, welcomed 450 representatives from every corner of the sector to highlight excellence throughout 2022 while looking forward to a brilliant year of concerts, festivals, and tours in 2023. Decided by a panel of industry experts, the 14 awards reflected the talent and accomplishments of companies and individuals across the entirety of the UK live music scene. Last night’s award winners included Reading & Leeds Festivals, The O2 Arena,…
PSCo has announced a substantial expansion to their trade rental fleet with the addition of Barco Event Master image processing solutions for the live events market. The move sees PSCo immediately offer the best-in-class range of image processing and screen control systems including the flagship E2 Gen 2 and S3 Tri-Combo 4K presentation systems, EC-50 event controller, and PDS-4K presentation switchers to enhance PSCo’s rental offering in the UK. The products are widely regarded as the industry benchmark providing rugged and modular screen management systems for a wide range of live event applications. Trade partners will benefit from rental-ready trade…
Side Door, the platform giving agency to artists and turning any space into a music venue, has announced the launch of its new incentive program, On the Road with Side Door. The program is available to Artists showcasing at Folk Alliance International (FAI) in Kansas City or South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference & Festival in Austin, playing ticketed Side Door shows between January and March 2023, and ensures a $200 USD guarantee for artists. The guarantee is in addition to the net ticket revenue split from shows. Artists can create a profile on Side Door’s website, select their desired dates/show…
Classic and crossover violinist David Garrett is a unique, interesting, and fun artist to light requiring a mix of treatments inspired by multiple visual genres, which is one of the many aspects – and challenges – relished by lighting designer Gerard Maijenburg who has worked with him for the last seven years. The European leg of Garrett’s Alive tour featured over 200 Robe moving lights, picked by Gerard to energise his design. The creative process for developing the tour’s lighting ambience started with discussions with David who wanted a rock ‘n’ roll style wall-of-lights upstage of his band. With a…
The Rock Believer world tour kicked off in March and April in Las Vegas, with a residency by the Scorpions at the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino. Manfred Nikitser has been there from the start, where he has been the Lighting Designer for the Scorpions family since 2015 and, for the current tour, relied on the the Prolights ArenaCob 4FC LED blinders, among other things. “The Scorpions are a classic hard rock band, but they have always had a very modern approach to their tour and set designs,” explains Nikitser, who also worked for the band as a video programmer…
Acclaimed British rock band, Kasabian, has enjoyed a remarkable 25-year career that includes a busy touring roster and seven studio albums. With guitarist Serge Pizzorno now full-time lead vocalist and new album The Alchemist’s Euphoria written and released, the band has embarked on a new chapter, underlined by a comprehensive European and UK arena tour. As it has before, Kasabian’s audio production is relying on industry-leading console manufacturer, DiGiCo, its next generation Quantum technology allowing the audio team to easily navigating the dynamics of Serge’s new role and take advantage of the advanced processing suite for automating monitor console duties…
The 2022 Latin GRAMMYs celebrated the best artists in Latin music on November 17. Broadcast live from the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, the sound team trusted Shure Axient Digital to ensure music and Latin voices were the brightest stars of the night. Full of rhythm and surprises, the evening reunited the biggest Latin artists of 2022. Attendees and viewers enjoyed exceptional audio with phenomenal signal quality and RF coordination, thanks to 32 channels of the Shure Axient Digital Wireless System and 48 channels of PSM 1000 in-ear monitoring system. Latin music fans cheered their idols in an exciting…
LD Systems has introduced the new DAVE G4X Series. Exactly 10 years after the release of the highly successful and long-running DAVE G3, the DAVE G4X sets new standards in the field of active 2.1 PA systems for DJs, live groups, solo entertainers, or parties. Available in four sizes and performance classes – from the particularly compact DAVE 10 G4X to the DAVE 18 G4X, which features a powerful 18” subwoofer – the DAVE G4X Series impresses across the board with its modern range of functions and a professional acoustic design in a variety of applications. DAVE – a name…
PK Sound has welcomed full-service entertainment and event company Vivid Sky Productions to the PK Alliance with their investment in a T10 robotic line source system. Based in Gainesville, FL, Vivid Sky can now deliver the variable multi-axis coverage control of T10 and Trinity Black systems from the Alliance to clients throughout the Southeast U.S. and beyond. “PK Sound’s technology caught our interest a few years back and we’ve been impressed and intrigued with everything we’ve seen out of their camp since then,” commented John “Pop” Papoulis, who, along with partner Eric Lenasbunt, co-owns Vivid Sky Productions. “We’re thrilled to…
Shurtape Technologies has acquired Pro Tapes & Specialties, a tape manufacturer and converter that services a variety of markets, including graphic arts, library and school supply, precision die-cutting and fabricating, contract and custom converting, retail and general industrial. The culmination of a nearly two-decade partnership, the transaction brings together two companies that share a relentless commitment to exceptional product quality and innovation as well as industry-leading customer service. “For almost 20 years, Shurtape and Pro Tapes have maintained a unique and highly successful sales and marketing alliance, and this acquisition represents the next logical step in our journey together,” said…
