DBpixelhouse are inviting valued clients and potential customers to their PixelLab innovation suite in West London to enjoy a mince pie and coffee, whilst also taking a look at their ultra-high definition 1.5mm LED screen and exploring the broad range of software solutions and digital experiences available from DBpixelhouse. The screen on display at PixelLab is Absen Aries AX1.5mm LED, which DB added to their hire stock in 2019. The ultra-high definition of this screen solves numerous problems for exhibitors and stand designers. The most obvious being that you can now use higher quality visuals than ever before. Additionally, a…
Author: James Robertson
Australian three-piece alt dance group RÜFÜS DU SOL headed to London’s Alexandra Palace for the headline performance of their Solace tour and their biggest UK show to date. In a statement, the band said: “We wanted to find somewhere big enough to host a night of electronic music with all the bells and whistles.” TSL Lighting was brought in to make this happen, specifying their latest investments to provide the pizazz befitting of Matthew Smith’s ambitious lighting design and production manager Jonathan Nelson’s requirements. Senior TSL Project Manager James Davies oversaw the equipment package creation and delivery, which included 25…
Eurotruss Group is pleased to announce it has appointed Ralph Stockley as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and board member for the Eurotruss Group. Ralph StockleyIn this role, Ralph will be responsible for group sales while offering support to all individual brands and will work alongside Martin Kuyper (CEO) and Frank Schrage (COO) to develop and implement the group’s strategic international growth plan. Ralph joins Eurotruss after over 20 plus years’ experience in the entertainment industry. His experience, intuitive commercial approach and broad global network will be a great addition to Eurotruss. Martin Kuyper Eurotruss Group CEO states: “Ralph’s role will…
A crowd of over 7,000 waited eagerly for the legendary Ana Torroja to appear at the esplanade of the Chihuahua Desert Museum of Delicias. They immediately erupted into wild cheering when the former singer from Mecano stepped on the stage dressed in a stunning blue outfit and surrounded by her four bandmates, all in white. As soon as the first notes were struck, the star and her backups were engulfed in a sea of intense back and side light that moved from white to blue. It was the beginning of a magical combination of music and light at this free…
ADJ lighting and effects equipment was used exclusively to create the party atmosphere in the Tiroler tent at this summer’s vast Zwarte Cross festival in the Netherlands. Vizi CMY300 moving heads, 12P HEX IP pars and Encore FR150Z Frenels were all part of the package that illuminated the line-up of live acts performing in the tent across the four day event. The Zwarte Cross Festival, which takes place each year in the Dutch town of Lichtenvoorde, is the largest paid festival in the Netherlands. This unique event combines live music, theatre and stunt spectaculars with the biggest motocross event in…
Passau, located in Bavaria in the South of Germany, is steeped in history rich with Baroque influence. The city’s design is dominated by large squares, romantic promenades and majestic bridges, and framed by the Veste Oberhaus castle and the Mariahilf monastery, the historical centre looks like a floating ship. At the heart of its spectacular skyline is St Stephen’s Cathedral – created in the 17th century by Italian Baroque masters and home to the largest cathedral organ in the world. This was the impressive backdrop for ‘Symphony of Light and Sound’ – a videomapping showcase displayed on the façade of…
AV and entertainment technology company, Anna Valley, announced today that operations director, Peter Jones, has been promoted to the position of MD with immediate effect. The move follows an extensive hand-over period with exiting MD, Steve Jones (no relation) who has led the company for 13 years. Peter Jones discovered his love for live event technology while studying Engineering at Cambridge University. He holds a BSc in live performance technology and worked for ten years as a sound and video technician before joining Anna Valley in 2010 as a senior project manager. After working his way up through the ranks,…
Brian Boyt has joined Delicate Productions as Chief Operating Officer. Boyt will oversee a broad range of operational areas including new business development, long-term strategic operations and operational effectiveness. An industry veteran with more than 25 years experience in the audiovisual and entertainment industries, Boyt most recently served as Operations/Logistics Manager at 3G, helping to establish the company as a leading regional audio provider. He was previously Operations Manager at Vox Entertainment and served as front of house engineer for a variety of musical artists including Maroon 5, Jimmy Eat World, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and others. “Brian is a multitalented…
Dance music fans returned to the O2 Arena in Prague, the European temple, original home and spiritual heart of Transmission – one of the world’s most popular Trance parties – to enjoy an exciting line-up of Ferry Corsten presents System F, Blastoyz, Darren Porter, Thomas Coastline, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Key4050, MaRLo, Cosmic Gate and many more getting everyone into the groove for 10 hours of non-stop Trance heaven. Adding to the celestial magic was lighting designer Bas Kemper, who likes a dynamic and flexible palette of lights. For this show his spec featured over 100 Robe moving lights, with 72 MegaPointes, 19…
UK-based event technical production specialist CPL has invested in 40 new Robe LEDBeam 150 moving lights the company’s first Robe purchase. These will be a valuable addition to the lighting department’s rental stock and will help service CPL’s busy schedule. In addition to a diverse range of corporate and industrial clients, the company provides design services plus lighting, video, sound, rigging and staging to a selection of music and arts festivals and shows including Arcadia Spectacular. Elrow Town, The Hay Festival, Boomtown, Camper Calling, etc. Getting the LEDBeam 150s onboard was a decision taken by the whole lighting and visuals…
WorldStage has become one of the first companies to acquire Brompton Technology’s Hydra System, a groundbreaking new Dynamic Calibration solution for LED displays. “WorldStage is recognized for our consistent leadership in LED displays by offering a wide range of top-of-the-line products,” said WorldStage President and CEO Gary Standard. “It’s essential that we maintain our LED fleet at superior levels. High Dynamic Range (HDR) is the gold standard in LED display quality that very few can offer. Brompton Technology is a great partner and their new Hydra System will enable WorldStage to provide our customers with the highest quality LED displays…
FOH engineer, Mike Platt, has worked with Tom Walker since 2017, when he was part of a three-piece support act for The Script. The Scottish artist’s rise to fame has been quick: since then he has secured a 2019 BRIT Award, and his debut album, What A Time To Be Alive, peaked at the top spot in the UK Album Chart. This meant Platt and monitor engineer, Liam Shannon, opted for a pair of DiGiCo SD10s to produce a bigger and bolder show for Walker’s UK and European tour. “I have been using DiGiCo for around 10 years now. It’s…
Juan Luis Guerra recently kicked off his 2019 Literal Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 Tour Grandes Éxitos with a complete Robe specification for the lighting rig, which has been designed by Daniel Charif and is being operated and directed on the road by Emmanuel Ferry, who also programmed. The three-time Grammy and 21-time Latin Grammy award-winning artist, musician, singer, composer and record producer has sold over 70 million records worldwide and is one of the most internationally recognised Dominican artists. His signature merengue / Afro-Latin fusion style has been distinctive, popular and successful, and for this tour he is playing alongside his…
Shure has opened a new Experience Centre and office in London. The move further establishes the company’s presence in the UK and wider EMEA region by providing a location for product demonstrations with corporate, government and education customers looking for audio solutions for their respective facilities. This new Rose Shure Experience Centre is named after Rose Shure. She and her husband, Sydney Shure, founded the company in 1925. Rose Shure was involved with the company from 1949 until her passing in 2016. Shure executives, including CEO Christine Schyvinck, participated in the VIP opening of the facility earlier this month. Speaking…
Following the recent change in leadership, September 2019, VMS Live is undergoing a significant business realignment to create an improved customer focused service, with a new level of pro-active marketing support for venues to drive ticket sales. VMS Live CEO Bert Van Horck stated: “We have taken a very close look at the heart of the company and consulted with the great team of people working here and fantastic clients to make some well-informed, bold decisions. To align our aims and those of our clients’ we will invest in new systems, a new office, create a new marketing department, for…
Belgian lighting brand Lucenti has announced that Jeroen Carette is joining the team as Brand Manager. With over 16 years of extensive experience in the industry, Jeroen Carette is a veteran in the professional lighting scene. Carette will implement the development strategy, focusing on the optimisation of the distribution channels and taking the brand’s identity to the next level. Karel De Piere, Co-Owner of Lucenti, said: “ We’ve known Jeroen for many years as a true professional and experienced export manager. His approach will be appreciated by our professional customers and leading designers. A firm sales structure will support our…
Immediately after Brown Note Productions, Inc. acquired a fleet of IP-rated lighting from Elation Professional in September, the full service production company sent the gear out on a three-week festival run in Louisville, Kentucky, providing non-stop lighting on three Danny Wimmer Presents festivals – Hometown Rising and Bourbon & Beyond, as well as Louder than Life, the biggest rock festival in the U.S. in 2019. Brown Note has been supplying production for Danny Wimmer Presents festivals since 2014. At Hometown Rising lighting designer/director AJ DiCarlo used the new outdoor-rated lights for a performance by country-pop singer Brett Young and was…
The eyes of the global gaming community were focused on the spectacular final of Riot Games’ League of Legends World Championship in November 2019 as teams from far and wide battled to be crowned the 2019 winners. An estimated 100 million people live streamed the tournament, with a capacity 20,000 in attendance at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris. Riot Games CEO Nicolo Laurent described the Final as “the biggest event in the history of esports.” A grand opening ceremony kickstarted proceedings, with new projection technology simulating immersive holographs interacting with real-life singers and dancers. TSL Lighting worked with production company Concom and…
