ER Productions is an innovative laser and SFX specialist providing cutting edge laser and special effects products to some of the most iconic shows on Planet Earth. We are looking for Touring Technician to join the UK team based in Dartford. We are a fast paced, energetic and exciting place to work. The candidate will need to be friendly, adaptable and fit into the culture of ER. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 3 years experience in live / touring events Laser and SFX experience preferred Must have an understanding of DMX and lighting control systems Must have an understanding of site power and…
Author: James Robertson
As a part of DJ Magazine’s Top 100 Clubs Virtual World Tour, German DJ and producer Felix Jaehn recently live-streamed a set hosted by the world-famous Bootshaus nightclub. the exclusive performance was broadcast from a custom-built studio setup dubbed ‘The Iris’, which featured an array of lighting fixtures from ADJ as well as sister brand Elation Professional. Coinciding with the voting for its Top 100 Clubs poll, DJ Magazine’s Virtual World Tour saw a line-up of big-name DJs live stream sets from some of the most iconic nightclub venues in the world. Bootshaus, located in an industrial area along the…
PROLIGHTS have just released its latest EclProfile FWVW, a high-quality variable white LED ellipsoidal with linear correlated colour temperature (CCT) between 2,700K to 5,600K. This new unit uses the same body and optical accessories as the EclProfile CT+ (the six-colour mixing version) and the EclProfile FW (a fixed-white unit in tungsten or day-light variants), however it features tunable white control between a very warm tungsten value (2,700K) to a cool daylight (5,600K), whilst maintaining a very high luminous flux and CRI (nearly 98 in tungsten and 97 in daylight). The EclProfile range has a broad range of lens barrels available,…
After 16 years as business development manager at POLAR, well known industry figure, Mark Bromfield, has joined CUK Group in the newly created role of director of system solution sales. This new field-based role is one of a number that require to be filled at CUK Group during a period of rapid expansion fuelled by both organic growth and acquisition. Bromfield’s new position has been created to ensure that customers continue to receive a high level of support encompassing pre-sales design, tender assistance and training. Commenting on his decision to join CUK Group, Mark said “After leaving POLAR, I took…
Resourcefulness is always more important than resources. Érik Nowosielski-Lamoureux demonstrated the wisdom of this axiom in July when he lit a Canada Day celebration at the Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site, about an hour out of Montreal. Faced with a relatively large stage for the size of his rig, Nowosielski-Lamoureux relied on his own ingenuity to stretch his fixtures in a way that ensured that the three musical acts and procession of speakers at the event were all shown in the best light. Helping him achieve this feat was a collection of CHAUVET Professional Rogue and COLORado fixtures supplied by…
Copenhagen’s Østre Gasværk Theatre recently staged a revival of the 2017 Danish production of Green Day’s American Idiot sung-through drama directed and choreographed by Tim Zimmerman, which is proving to be every bit as popular as the original show. Once again, the technical discipline of automation is crucial to Benjamin la Cour’s dramatic, stark scenography and production design, and a Kinesys Apex automation system – a combination of 1250kg and 500kg Apex motors with Vector control – is at the heart of delivering the elegant millimetre-perfect movement control, advanced safety requirements plus other cool features like silent braking that are…
With immersive audio in higher demand than ever, from streamed events to in-person performances, there has been an overwhelming need for spaces in which engineers can work on mixes. Well aware of the demand for such a facility, Sonosphere, in conjunction with Metropolis Studios, has done just that – creating a state-of-the-art facility at the Chiswick Power House, London. With Sonosphere’s experience in immersive audio and livestreaming, the team were more than aware of the capabilities such a facility would need. Starting life as a room for podcasting and immersive content creation, the concept snowballed as Sonosphere realised they could…
Despite being a relatively new face in the fiercely competitive pro audio market, West Midlands-based Core Pro Audio has made a stellar impact during its two years of trading, entering sales partnerships with big brands in the live events sector. Having previously worked with a number of industry leading companies before forming Core Pro Audio, Directors Joe Jackson, Tim Bamber and Kevin Mobberley were keen to celebrate the gear up to a full-strength sector by hosting a ‘refresh’ event on 6 and 7 July, supported by the #WeMakeEvents Campaign. Over 150 industry folk gathered for free-of-charge training and networking opportunities…
Since last year, we have seen many rental houses turn their warehouses and buildings into multiuse performance spaces as the demand for streaming studios rose sharply. One company that has taken this idea a step further is Subfrantic, which this month officially opened its brand new rehearsal facility, situated right next to its Bromley warehouse. According to MD Stephen Davies, the idea to move into the rehearsal studio market dates back further than COVID-19. “Even when I was in a band years ago, I had this idea of owning a rehearsal facility,” he stated. “But without a way of making…
Data Strategy has announced the availability of a Replacement Computer Package to address an unusual circumstance most products will never see. Known globally as the quality assurance and electrical safety workhorse, early adopters of QC-Check workstation were supplied with computers running Microsoft Windows 7. This operating system, released in 2009, went into an end of life programme in January 2020 and, for security reasons, best practice is to update to the current version of Windows. The QC-Check Replacement Computer Package is a quick and simple solution that is shipped ready to go. Customers including Nottinghamshire-based Trans-Sport, London’s Royal Opera house…
“Normal is an illusion. What is normal for the spider is chaos for the fly.” So wrote the American humorist Charles Addams, whose penchant for poking fun at all things conventional, inspired him to create a series of cartoons that ultimately led to the iconic TV program The Addams Family. Robert John Baker channelled this quizzical perspective in July when he was called upon to light the award-winning Andrew Lippa musical based on the famously eccentric clan, at the historic Casino Theatre. “Before designing this show, I went back and watched some of the old Addams Family programs and the…
Mainline Show Productions have invested in both Martin Audio’s Wavefront Precision WPS and WPM rigs—the advanced platform that was recently recognised with the Queen’s Award for Innovation. The Manchester-based event providers, described as a one-stop shop for most technical aspects of live production and dry hire, decided to extend their capacity rather than simply replace existing PA. “We saw WPS opening up more possibilities for us on small to medium festivals, so went for 16 boxes. WPM will give us flexibility on smaller gigs in its own right, or as fill for WPS-rigged stages, so we opted for eight enclosures,”…
After more than a year of lockdown, the wait was finally over when the multi-platinum selling band, Six60, embarked on a massive tour across New Zealand. The Six60 Saturdays tour culminated with a historic ‘first’ when they became the first-ever band to play at the iconic Eden Park stadium in Auckland, with over 50,000 fans gathering to see the live show and sing their favourite lyrics together. Video production and equipment supplier, Big Picture, provided a complete video system package both for the tour and the inaugural concert at Eden Park, which included Brompton Technology’s Tessera LED processing. “Coming out…
With many summer festivals having to pull the plug again this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Montreux Jazz Festival opted to adapt its usual offering and treat the event in a “completely diferent way”, according to the festival’s CEO, Mathieu Jaton. With the festival operating at a reduced capacity, organisers moved away from the normal multistage format, instead creating a programme that despite being smaller, still held true to the DNA and values of the festival, remaining agile, flexible and innovative. To keep the essence of Montreux alive, the team relied on several long-term partners, including: Bullitt Productions, Meyer…
JAPAN JAM 2021 took place at Soga Sports Park in Chiba over the country’s May public holiday weekend. The annual event, which has already taken place three times at this venue, had to be cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic – making its return the first live music festival to take place in two years, under strict transmission control conditions. Last time around, more than 30,000 people participated in the festival daily, however, this year audience numbers were limited to 10,000 per day. Alcohol was prohibited, face masks were mandatory and audience members had to be registered on…
The KSI Show – filmed over the course of two days during a five-day residency at London’s Garden Studios and later broadcast on Moment House in partnership with Proper Loud, MBA Live and Ignite – was an exclusive multidimensional spectacular show featuring a revolving door of guest stars, surprise performers, dancers and artists affiliated with KSI’s (Olajide ‘JJ’ Olatunji) past, present and future as a YouTuber, boxer and number one-selling recording artist. The brainchild of KSI, Mark Bennett and Mams Taylor, The KSI Show was produced by Proper Loud, MBA Live, Fast Lane Entertainment and Gold Dust Films. The one-of-a-kind…
Back in early June, while the UK was introducing test events including Download Pilot, over in Albania, the first unrestricted festival opened its gates for five days of performances from some of the country’s most popular house and techno DJs. With COVID-19 cases in Albania decreasing since February, organisers of Unum Festival had been confident since early 2021 that they would be able to put on the second rendition of this event. A few weeks prior to the event, the festival received more positive news when the Albanian government resolved to ease restrictions further, meaning some foreign tourists could now…
It’s become a recurring trend in our industry for companies to use this forced hiatus in live events as a chance to look into new markets and how they might be able to better serve the music industry when it is back to full health. Take Only Helix for example. Founded in 2018 by Steven Down and Tom Nicol, the duo’s joint business began after they saw a space in the market to aid artist managers by securing the right people with the right skills for their acts’ live productions, as well as taking care of advancing and touring budgets.…
