Cyndi Lauper took a final lap of the UK and Europe with her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour with PRG entrusted to supply a full 360 package, including lighting, video, rigging and audio, for the arena run. The show is an eclectic mix of bright colours bringing Lauper’s iconic image into 2025, designed by Tom Sutherland and the team at DX7 Design; along with Brian Burke of Brian Burke Creative. The main event is a unique ‘accordian-style’ video screen lined with LED lighting fixtures, made up of 234 ROE Active CB5 video panels and surrounded by Pixel Line…
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Gonher Group has become the exclusive distributor for HK Audio products in Mexico with immediate effect. The new distributor has experienced sales professionals for pro audio applications along with extensive sales networks and an outstanding understanding of service within its Audyson and Gonher Pro divisions. This will help Gonher to fully represent HK Audio’s wide ranging portfolio of professional loudspeaker systems in Mexico. “We are delighted to add HK Audio’s impressive product range to our extensive portfolio,” said Jorge Gonzalez, Director General of Gonher. “HK Audio already has a good presence in Mexico and we plan to take the brand…
Unusual Rigging returned to the Royal Albert Hall for the 2025 Olivier Awards on 6 April, bringing its expertise and large-scale technical capability to one of British theatre’s biggest nights. No stranger to either the venue or the event, Unusual was tasked with delivering the full scope of rigging and draughting requirements for this year’s spectacular ceremony — supporting an ambitious production with sustainable, reusable rigging infrastructure. “We were brought on to handle all the rigging and draughting requirements for the show,” said Luke MacBride, Design Engineer at Unusual Rigging. “Our scope included the design and installation of a mother…
Midas Consoles has unveiled the HD-Mix app V1.0, an innovative app designed to give audio professionals remote control over the renowned Heritage- D series consoles offering legendary functionality and workflow with unmatched convenience and control wherever your creativity takes you. It is available for download from the App Store / Play Store for use on iOS (Version 12 or later) and Android systems (Version 9 or later). HD-Mix V1.0 redefines what it means to mix remotely, offering an experience that feels just like being at the console itself. The app provides seamless connectivity, automatically detecting consoles on the same network…
TAG has strengthened its sales, business development and operations capabilities across all regions and divisions with four new appointments. Jens Penny, Chief Executive Officer at TAG, announced the appointments as part of the company’s global growth strategy. Penny said: “I am delighted to announce that Peter Snowdon has been appointed Vice President – Corporate Sales & Account Management; Justine Liddelow as Vice President – Entertainment Sales & Account Management; Lorraine Greig as Vice President – Operations, USA; and Louise Davies as Vice President – Operations, EMEA. Greig, who is based in Los Angeles, has been with TAG for more than…
Constell8 – KLSTR, a developer of advanced technology for the entertainment and live events sector, today announces a strategic partnership with Ayrton, an international leader in innovative lighting solutions. Through this partnership, selected new and upcoming Ayrton lighting fixtures will come standard with integrated Constell8 – KLSTR technology. Customers will benefit from seamless integration, more efficient operation, and significantly enhanced lighting experiences. Additionally, Constell8 – KLSTR offers full retrofit support for existing Ayrton models, allowing older fixtures to benefit from the latest technological advancements. This collaboration highlights both companies’ commitment to innovation, reliability, and user-friendly solutions for the events industry.…
In a joint venture, Backup Tech, The BACK LOUNGE and UK Live Event Freelancers Forum, are launching a series of three Financial Literacy workshops and resources around being financially informed for freelancers working in the live entertainment industry. Presented on Zoom and hosted by The BACK LOUNGE’s Suzi Green and Paul Jones from UK Live Event Freelancers Forum, along with invited guest speakers on specific topics, the three, one-hour workshops, each of which will be stand-alone, will work synergistically to inform those working for themselves as sole traders or small businesses. The series aims to provide practical advice balanced with…
Ambersphere Solutions will serve as the sole UK distributor for ROXX products, offering full access to the brand’s innovative range of professional lighting fixtures. This includes their acclaimed CLUSTER Series, industry-leading LED solutions, and advanced IP-rated fixtures designed for both indoor and outdoor applications. “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome ROXX to the Ambersphere portfolio,” said Lee House, Managing Director of Ambersphere Solutions. “ROXX products bring a fresh and exciting dimension to our offering – combining exceptional engineering with beautiful design and uncompromising performance. We believe their vision perfectly aligns with our commitment to delivering the best tools and support…
Showlight 2025 has produced a programme full of treats for its delegates with over 30 speakers lined up to bring their expertise to Dijon from 19 to 22 May. Below are the latest offerings from the worlds of film, live events, large scale art installations, site-specific puppetry and illuminated fashion design: Award-winning lighting designer, cinematographer, writer and director, and fellow of Rose Bruford college, Roger Simonsz, will discuss how difficult it is to achieve the kind of slow lighting changes so easily performed in theatre within the film environment. Using examples from “Engrenages/Spiral” as well as the recent “Piper” his…
At Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt, April 8–11, Obsidian Control Systems previewed the NXW at Stand B49/C49 in Hall 12.1 – a sleek, portable, and fully featured PC control wing designed to bring professional-grade power to any ONYX setup. Through its USB-C connection, the NXW provides a responsive, professional hardware surface to operate ONYX on any PC system without compromises. Designed for freelancers, touring professionals, and fixed installs alike, the NXW delivers everything lighting operators love in a compact, road-ready form. From RGB-backlit motorized playback faders to RGB-backlit keycaps and customizable multi-function buttons, every detail is crafted to boost speed,…
Ayrton has launched Stradale Profile, the most compact, lightweight, versatile luminaire in the Ultimate range. Built around the unique concept of minimising the fixture’s footprint while significantly enhancing its performance, Stradale Profile is the first ultra-compact luminaire in Ayrton’s brand-new 1 Series. Seamlessly following in Rivale’s footsteps with a 15% reduction in visual footprint, Stradale Profile’s design embodies the principle of perfect uniformity that defines the Ultimate range. Through meticulous engineering and extreme miniaturisation, every detail is optimised to streamline the structure, refine effect modules, and minimise component size, pushing integration to new limits. The new format has led to…
TMB has appointed Nick Berenok to the TMB Customer Development team for the European, Middle Eastern, and African (EMEA) region. Based in Nice, France, Nick brings over 20 years of experience in entertainment technology, international sales, and software development. He has held key roles at Ayrton and Light Converse, where he successfully combined technical expertise with strategic business development across global markets. Fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian, and conversational in French, Nick is known for building strong relationships across global markets. His appointment marks a strategic expansion of TMB’s reach and commitment to delivering trusted support and innovative solutions…
Grass Valley has appointed Jon Wilson as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Wilson, the company’s former President and Chief Operating Officer, will lead Grass Valley into its next phase of growth as part of a strategic plan that has been in place since he was brought into the company in late 2023 by its owner and Executive Chairman, Louis Hernandez Jr. In his role as Executive Chairman, Hernandez, Jr. will continue to play a key part in shaping Grass Valley’s long-term strategy, while also supporting Jon and the leadership team in achieving their growth objectives. “This is a transition…
Since its inception in 1991, Lollapalooza has expanded across four continents, bringing diverse lineups and unforgettable experiences to audiences in Argentina, Brazil, Germany, France, Sweden, Israel, and India. Its South American journey began in 2011, further cementing its status as a global music powerhouse. The 2025 Brazilian edition, held from March 28–30 in São Paulo, once again proved why it’s one of South America’s premier music festivals. Headlined by global superstars Olivia Rodrigo, Rüfüs Du Sol, Shawn Mendes, Alanis Morissette, Justin Timberlake, and Tool, Lollapalooza Brasil delivered an electrifying weekend of music across multiple stages. To ensure every performance reached…
Broadweigh has launched the Wireless Hand-Held Display Standard (BW-HK-S), a powerful new tool for riggers and technicians working in the high-pressure world of live production. Fully compatible with Broadweigh’s trusted wireless ecosystem, the BW-HK-S delivers instant, on-the-ground access to real-time load and environmental data — keeping crews connected to what matters most, when it matters most. Designed with the challenges of arenas, festivals, and theatres in mind, the device can receive live data from up to 12 wireless load cells or anemometers at once. Housed in a rugged IP67-rated enclosure with a high-grip finish, it’s ready for the toughest working…
On September 28 2024, Alta Media set up an amazing visual display using INFiLED screens for the first Anh Trai Say Hi concert in 2024. During the concert, the screens, covering a total area of 1266 square meters, showcased vibrant visuals that perfectly complemented the live performances, delivering an incredible audio-visual experience for thousands of fans. Anh Trai Say Hi is a Vietnamese reality television aprogram centred around music that premiered on HTV2. The show showcases 30 contestants, all young male artists engaged in diverse artistic disciplines, including singing, hosting, modelling, dancing, and acting. To ensure the successful execution of…
In July 2024, Tomorrowland took place successfully at Belgium’s Provinciaal Recreatiedomein De Schorre. The Tomorrowland organisers partnered with PIXELSCREEN to develop a ProAV solution, which incorporated INFiLED screens and 5G transmission from NovaStar, enhancing the visual experience for attendees. Celebrating its 20th anniversary with the theme ‘LIFE’, the event featured an exceptional lineup of artists, bringing a thrilling six-day celebration, captivating tens of thousands of fans from across the globe. The ‘LIFE’ mainstage reaches an impressive height of 36 meters and spans 160 meters in width. It is adorned with 1600 square meters of video tiles, comprising 3136 individual tiles.…
Following the successful launch of Milan Manager at InfoComm 2024, d&b audiotechnik and L-Acoustics announce the launch of milanmanager.com, a dedicated website for accessing this innovative network management solution. The platform serves as a unified resource for audio professionals and manufacturers seeking to implement Milan-AVB networks across various applications. The website provides a centralised, manufacturer-neutral location where all users can download Milan Manager software free of charge. The launch of a dedicated Milan Manager website coincides with the release of Milan Manager V2.0. This major upgrade includes many new features, the most significant being the addition of an advanced offline…
