To provide country star Kane Brown with impactful onstage visuals for his 2021 North American tour, Ahlstrand Productions selected dynamic and cutting-edge Martin Professional lighting solutions provided by lighting company DCR Nashville. Kane Brown is a multi-platinum singer-songwriter and the first artist to simultaneously claim the number one spot on all five of Billboard’s main country charts. After postponing his Worldwide Beautiful Tour in early 2020, Brown is back on the road with the Blessed & Free Tour, playing some of the biggest arenas in the country including Madison Square Garden. Because the songs in Brown’s setlist range from tender…
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Riedel Communications has appointed William Wong as Sales Manager for Southeast Asia. Wong joins the company with more than 20 years of experience in the broadcast video industry. He will be responsible for leading both direct and channel sales across the region. “With years of experience in broadcast technology sales in Southeast Asia, William has a terrific understanding of markets across region, an impressive network of connections across channel partners and direct clients, and a reputation as a knowledgeable and personable sales professional,” said Simon Roehrs, Director APAC at Riedel. “We’re very pleased to welcome him to Riedel.” Wong joins…
Absen has launched a new green initiative, Absen Green, that brings together its industry leading efforts in sustainability, environmental protection, energy efficiency and corporate social responsibility and reaffirms its commitment to a better future for all. The LED display pioneer has long had some of the most energy efficient products on the market, but the launch of Absen Green marks the first time Absen has brought together its environmental efforts under one brand and signals a major statement of intent in the company’s 20th-anniversary year. “Energy saving is a virtue, but environmental protection is an attitude. This is our attitude,”…
The Ultra Son company, founded in 1996 by Patrice Polak in Saint Quentin in the Aisne region of France, initially concentrated on the rental and sale of equipment for DJs and local services. Maxime Polak, Patrice’s son, gave the company new impetus when he took over it in 2011, expanding its activities to servicing concerts and events, providing sound, lighting and structure. This vision paid off, as has its investment in DiGiCo consoles over the years, with the latest addition to its inventory being a Quantum 338. Ultra Son prides itself on adapting to each client’s requirements. Its choice of…
The Elton John – Lee Hall coming of age musical Billy Elliot is the stuff of dreams, not just how they uplift, inspire and define an individual, but also how they run up against (and sometimes prevail over) harsh realities. Winner of multiple Tony and Olivier Awards, the story brilliantly juxtaposes divergent forces, such as ballet lessons and picket line battles, as it traces its young protagonist’s journey of self-discovery during tumultuous times. Reflecting the deep sea of emotions that run through this story in light, requires a design that is not only colourful and aesthetically balanced, but also subtle…
New travel management company Equinox Travel has begun operations, offering clients unparalleled expertise in music and entertainment travel. The Equinox brand is further boosted with the launch of sister company Equinox Charter. With combined travel experience of over 100 years, Equinox’s expert team specialise in delivering bespoke travel solutions and managing complex itineraries for bands and solo artists, agents, tour managers, film production companies and more. The start-up enables clients to streamline their travel booking process though its comprehensive travel services offering, including private jet charter solutions through its sister company Equinox Charter. Equinox CEO Ian Patterson said: “We understand…
Juan Jose Vila, CMO and COO of Spanish AV manufacturer Equipson, has become the latest recipient of the Harald Thiel Volunteer of the Year Award. Presented each year by AVXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, this prestigious Award is bestowed by AVIXA staff in recognition of those who go above and beyond normal duties to contribute to the Association’s mission. “AVIXA is able to make a difference in the AV industry due to the dedication of our volunteers,” said David Labuskes, CTS, CAE, RCDD, CEO of AVIXA. “Juan is a shining example of someone who is generous with his…
CODA Audio has announced the release of its new state-of-the art immersive processor, SPACE HUB. Featuring highly advanced spatial audio algorithms for the positioning and movement of sound objects, Space Hub can render up to 128 audio sources into 128 outputs to create the ultimate 3D immersive listening experience in theatres, houses of worship, live venues and production studios. Set for its official launch at the Tonmeistertagung 2021 event at the CCD in Düsseldorf, SPACE HUB is an integral component of CODA’s SPACE Immersive System Solution. SPACE HUB was successfully trialled at the recent Utopia Festival electronic music event in…
The diverse, far-reaching scope of All Time Low’s music is on full display on the current Sad Summer Festival/ Side Summer tour that the band is headlining. Visually reflecting their diverse sound in all of its freewheeling energy and power is a multi-faceted production design by Jeff Mathews and Christian Hall of Borealis Live Design that features CHAUVET Professional fixtures from their company’s own inventory. “We have a diverse range of looks in this show, but we’ve been careful in keeping a consistent theme,” said Mathews. “The show is a result of a balance achieved between the video content we’ve…
Italian audio specialist Powersoft has launched two brand-new certified courses on its website, allowing users to gain knowledge about core technologies, DSP, and network connectivity solutions. The two new courses; 201i and 201t are continuations of previous courses already available on the website, providing a more extensive look into topics such as; Dynamic Music Distribution systems, MEZZO amplifier platforms, and WM Touch. During the 201i course the user continues on the path started with course 101i, completing the explanation of all the windows and functions of ArmoníaPlus whilst learning how to manage the networking and control through Third-party plugins. In…
Side Door has expanded its successful BACK TO LIVE with Side Door programme designed to increase live performance spaces by supporting existing spaces and helping first-time hosts get started. The programme will help artists return to live entertainment quickly within a financially sustainable model despite a widespread loss of small-to-medium-sized clubs throughout the United States. Side Door aims to give all artists the opportunity to perform by empowering everyday people to get involved, hosting and curating shows in their own spaces for their communities. Hosts on Side Door represent a diverse range of spaces from backyards and living rooms, to…
Ayrton has been part of The Doobie Brothers 50th Anniversary Tour, which will play to around 50 venues across the USA and Canada throughout 2021 and 2022. Solotech of Nashville supplied 17 Ayrton Khamsin LED profile fixtures for this iconic tour which were chosen by the production design team at Darkroom Creative, Seth Jackson and Nathan Alves. The team wanted the Khamsin fixtures as part of their unique, retro design which they use to summon up a 1980s vibe. “In celebration of the Doobie Brothers’ 50th Anniversary, Darkroom Creative did a little celebration of our own,” explained Jackson. “We figured…
Audio-Technica has introduced the low-profile BP898 Subminiature Cardioid Condenser Lavalier Microphone and BP899 Subminiature Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone. Direct replacements and upgrades to the existing AT898 and AT899, the new BP898 and BP899 are available in a number of different terminations (for wired or wireless use) that suit them to the entire range of lavalier mic applications. The BP898 is available in five black-finished models, all with permanently attached cables and varying termination and power configurations. Available in a variety of different variations, each of the BP899 options features permanently attached cables, varying termination and power configurations and black or…
Clear-Com will be returning to LDI in Las Vegas this year, exhibiting on booth 2271 from November 19 – 21. As the leader in real-time communications with its roots in live performance, Clear-Com solutions can be found in some of the most iconic venues and the most exciting productions in Vegas and around the globe. A focus of Clear-Com’s presence at LDI will be the company’s latest IP wireless intercom release, the Arcadia Central Station. Visitors to the booth will be offered a hands-on experience and demo of the system, connected to FreeSpeak II and FreeSpeak Edge Digital Wireless systems.…
Paris-based creative studio Blue Node Paris, which specialises in real-time virtual environments, together with Pure View XR Studio and D/Labs, used the disguise Extended Reality (xR) workflow as an essential solution for shooting forty-three musical numbers in four days for the French TV show La Soirée Extraordinaire, immersing several well-known French musical artists in otherworldly virtual backdrops. The show transported singer Julien Doré from a forest cabin to a Grand Canyon filled with dream-like animals and showcased duo Vitaa and Slimane in a chateau ballroom where the floor became a giant chessboard and the singer’s queen and king. These were…
After its enforced break last year, the traditional black-tie Henley Festival returned this summer with sound system providers, RG Jones Sound Engineering’s association with the event now approaching 40 years. However, the site on the banks of the Thames is not without its challenges when it comes to creating optimum audio. This is highlighted by its main Floating Stage, situated on the river itself. The auditorium here is only around 40m from front to back, but over 100m wide. Obtaining even coverage without hotspots for audiences, both inside and outside the main sound field, is a challenge that has been…
Touring during COVID has created new challenges for live productions worldwide, with restrictions and uncertainties requiring a more flexible, lightweight, FOH and monitor mixing footprint without compromise in performance. Stepping up to this challenge has been crucial to the success of platinum-certified singer/songwriter Asaf Avidan’s extensive Anagnorisis tour, now trekking across North America and Europe with shows scheduled through mid-2022. For this tour, FOH engineer Gil Teleman and monitor engineer Arik Finkelberg have chosen the Waves eMotion LV1 Live Mixer as their mixing solution. “The Waves LV1 system is the future. The clean sound of the preamps especially blew our…
The Next Step Forward Is onAIR is an immersive Global Digital Premiere site presenting virtual demos of the new IP65 and broadcast technologies from CHAUVET Professional. Showcasing products that are uniquely suited to shatter design barriers come rain, dust, heat, or snow, The Next Step Forward IS onAIR can be accessed here. The interactive platform offers in-depth looks at the latest lighting solutions debuting in person at LDI, Las Vegas in November. Leading the way will be the groundbreaking series of soft light onAir IP Panels. Available in three models, all of which feature a 90+ CRI and equally impressive…
