Following the recent lockdown of live events across the globe, Monitor Engineer, Nat Hopking sat down with TPi to talk through his workflow, favourite effects, sound quality and the innovative time-saving features of the Midas HD96-24 during his time on the road with BRIT Award winner, Mabel. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpijun20_digitallr/50 Photos: Midas www.mabelofficial.com www.midasconsoles.com
Author: James Robertson
Like most people in the UK, with the lockdown in effect, I worked out a running route from my front door that would allow me to complete an hour’s worth of exercise. On nearly every jog I’ve done so far, I have passed Manchester’s Opera House, which is still adorned with posters promoting Back to the Future: The Musical. Each time I went out for a run, I was greeted with giant images of Marty and Doc posing next to the famed DeLorean. Having been open for just a few short weeks, the show’s run was cut short in line…
It’s unlikely that anyone who walks into a Lindemann show expects a conventional live performance. The duo’s latest live offering certainly pushes the live experience to a new level, with a number of concertgoers finding themselves coated in water, cake, and even on a few occasions, raw fish – decorated by an impactful lighting design, crafted by Lighting Designer, Bertil Mark. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpijun20_digitallr/18 Photos: Paul Gaertner www.lindemann.band.com www.black-box-music.de
Cage The Elephant returned to European shores in February with an extensive touring schedule, following the release of their acclaimed fifth album, Social Cues. ER Productions provided special effects and pyrotechnic intensity to two headline shows in the UK. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpijun20_digitallr/16 Photos: ER Productions www.cagetheelephant.com www.er-productions.com
Entering the public consciousness after winning season nine of The X Factor in 2012, James Arthur has spent the past eight years honing his craft, with three studio albums and six arena tours already under his belt. His latest release, You, promised to be less of an introspective record, with the focus being on other people – hence the album title and the resulting mirrors incorporated into the set design for The YOU Tour… https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpijun20_digitallr/30 Photos: Rahul Bhatt and Jordan McKellar www.jamesarthurofficial.com www.onlyhelix.com www.cassiuscreative.co.uk www.negearth.com www.transitionvideo.com www.hangman.co.uk www.allaccessinc.com www.beatthestreet.net www.phoenix-bussing.co.uk www.stagetruck.com www.popcorncatering.com
Many businesses have been looking for ways to help the fight against coronavirus, and Blackout are using its expertise to help make workplaces safer for businesses trying to reopen after lockdown. For many one of the challenges of returning to work will be ensuring acceptable social distancing measures between employees. For this, Blackout have developed its Isodrape system. This highly customisable product uses mobile dividers and separation curtains to create effective screening partitions within office and retail spaces. Each system will be created bespoke to cater to the client’s workspace and use a range of fabrics to separate and isolate…
In this episode of TPi Talks, Stew Hume chats to the directors of Mandylights about how the company is handling the current state of the live events industry and the development of Mandylights U.
Octo Event Productions based in Barcelona and Mallorca, emerges as a new player in the AV events sector. The company results from Visionarea Events Solutions S.L. rebranding, after Josep Arrom, previous Director, bought all the shares. Octo aims to boost brands by offering global event solutions including technical production, AV rental and Set & Staging Solutions. With an in-depth knowledge of the local market, Octo aims to provide efficient and up-to-date solutions in the context of post Covid-19. Josep Arrom founder and CEO points out: “the new identity comes to satisfy all the existing expectations of what our original brand…
The Live Sound Podcast get Nick Turner to show them the ropes on the Allen & Heath Avantis.
This episode we speak to White Light’s Lee Dennison about the company’s SmartStage – a high-tech streaming option for customers from multiple sectors. www.whitelight.ltd.uk
This week, Ben Hammond speaks to Marilyn Manson’s FOH Engineer, George Chapman. Having worked with the shock-rock superstar of almost 15 years, Chapman talks about his interesting route into the industry as well as the importance of sampling both side of the multicore, having also worked in the monitor position for a number of years for Steely Dan. Chapman also goes into some of the key pieces of kit he relies on day to day as well as his biggest pieces of advice for upcoming Engineers: “Let your work speak for itself.” www.livesoundpodcast.co.uk
This week, Ben sits down with Martin Walker who has worked FOH on the whole spectrum from Judas Priest and Iron Maiden to Taylor Swift not to mention a number of years as a Production Manager. Like many, getting his start as an aspiring musician, Walker’s interest in live production soon earned his seat with The Almighty at FOH. Since then he’s earned his stripes with some of rock and metals biggest names as well as dipping his toe into the pop world as well as a variety of comedy and TV with events such as Strictly Come Dancing. But…
NEXO has gradually begun restarting its manufacturing operations in Plailly and Saint-Pierre-de-Côle. The return to normal service, in accordance with the guidelines of the French authorities, will involve adjusted working hours to meet health and safety protocols, and the current demand. Most of the company’s key suppliers have now resumed their own activity. For several months, the NEXO team has been continuously adapting itself, staying proactive and agile in the face of the unprecedented challenges caused by the coronavirus. Jean Mullor, company CEO, explains that “our first goal remains the health of our employees, guaranteeing them a safe working environment…
During this challenging time of uncertainty, Cosmic Ears have created a ‘Pay it Forward’ scheme. By paying a deposit, customers will avail a significant cash discount off the final price, and hold their place in the production line when they are ready to order: • For its CE3P – CE4P models: Pay £50 now, hold your place in our production line, and receive an additional £50 off your total order (i.e. CE3P retail at £350 ex VAT. Pay £50 deposit, final amount payable when ready to order will be £250 ex VAT). Offer link: https://www.cosmicears.com/product/pay-it-forward-50/ • For its CE6P and…
If there is one word that can be used to describe Halsey, it’s ‘diverse’. The varied set list for her Manchester performance went from traditional pop sensibilities to electro, country and even metal. Perhaps this shouldn’t have come as a surprise considering the list of acts she has collaborated with over the years, from EDM mainstays The Chainsmokers, to K-pop superstars BTS and even recently British rock-metalists, Bring Me The Horizon. The diversity in collaborators has clearly fed a lot into her own music, which took her loyal European fans on a multi-genre rollercoaster with an equally impressive visual set…
When Crypton Future Media first developed Hatsune Miku in 2007 – the second iteration of Yamaha’s Vocaloid 2’s Character Vocal Series software – the Sapporo-based company must have had no idea that those who invested in the software would immediately fall in love with the 16-year-old blue-haired girl with a trademark voice and extrovert personality. Leaping off the box as the fans breathed life into her, Hatsune Miku has become a cult figure, with over two million followers online and a repertoire of crowdsourced songs provided by creators. Considered the first truly crowd-created virtual talent, Hatsune Miku has already teamed…
It’s been more than two decades since Stereophonics were crowned British Breakthrough Act at BRIT Awards. Since then, the band’s production team have become seasoned experts in delivering landmark live experiences, with each tour delivering heightened production levels. In late February and March 2020, Stereophonics descended on European and UK venues in support of their seventh UK number one album, Kind. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpimay20_digitallr/24 Photos: TPi & Lewis Roberts (www.31photography.com) tearawayproductionsltd@gmail.com www.stereophonics.com www.capital-sound.co.uk www.negearth.com www.oglehog.com www.brilliantstages.com www.acrejean.com www.kbevent.com www.phoenix-bussing.co.uk www.popcorncatering.com
Alcons Audio appoints On The Road Marketing as its representative in the New York / New England region, a company with over 30 years in professional audio sales. Based in Rivervale, a short distance north of New York City, On The Road Marketing was originally established as a musical instrument distributor, quickly expanding its portfolio into the live sound, pro audio and A/V contracting markets. In 2015, current principal Mark Meding brought 20 years’ experience of professional audio, A/V and manufacturer representation to the company. It was his friendships with leading Broadway sound designer Nevin Steinberg and David Strang at…
