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FLASHBACK TO 1997: MICHAEL JACKSON’s HIStory TOUR
26 June 2009 14.30 BST
As the world mourns the untimely death of the King of Pop on June 25, TPi remembers when his last great concert tour came to London’s Wembley Stadium.
Clay Paky Alpha Spot HPE 1200 on Eurovision 2009
25 June 2009 13.30 BST
The 2009 Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow was a technical marvel, breaking every record previously set, including production days, roof load and television viewers. Clay Paky Alpha Spot HPE 1200 fixtures were right in the middle of the action, with the highest number of profiles out of over 750 moving lights used on the show.
Zero 88 Announce ORB UK Training Dates
Zero 88 are pleased to announce a series of ORB training dates in the UK. Following unprecedented interest at the recent ABTT show, Zero 88 is offering users open access to the ORB console in the form of free training days.
HSL's Got Talent!
25 June 2009 13.20 BST
HSL supplied substantial quantities of ColorWeb and ChromaStrip LED products to the latest ratings-busting series of "Britain's Got Talent" - the high profile and super-hyped final of which saw teenage dance troupe Diversity beat hot favourite, singer Susan Boyle.
AVL Concept purchase the first Clay Paky Alpha 700s
24 June 2009 11.00 BST
The Dutch rental company AVL Concept was the first customer in the world to buy the new Clay Paky Alpha 700. This young company based in Leek, the Netherlands, is specialized in the design, supply and installation of audiovisual and lighting equipment.
I'M MOSTLY AL: Crew Video of the Year!
24 June 2009 09.38 BST
Shot and edited entirely on the road of the 2009 Simply Red tour. This video follows the path of a technician with a hidden dream.
Stage Electrics go Classical in Birmingham with Katherine Jenkins
22 June 2009 17.30 BST
Katherine Jenkins performed a special one off concert in front of a packed Birmingham NIA on Saturday evening, as part of the opening celebrations of the 100th Rotary International Conference.
Ultrasone PRO 550 & PRO 900 Selected As Reference Headphones for Crosby, Stills & Nash Tour
23 June 2009 17.25 BST
Renowned sound engineer Michael Klvana chooses Ultrasone’s PRO 550 and PRO 900 headphones to record Crosby, Still & Nash’s summer tour
Top Paris Club Upgrades To QSC System Solution
19 June 2009 15.00 BST
Sennheiser France refits Palacio with Wideline 8 line array
Showsec secure New Look Download Festival
19 June 2009 15.00 BST
The 2009 Download Festival was acclaimed a success by fans, media, artists and even scooped the “Event of the Year” at the 2009 Metal Hammer Awards within 48 hours of closing its doors.
Pink: The Funhouse Tour
June 2009 Issue 118
Mark Cunningham & Louise Stickland head backstage at London’s 02 arena to get the lowdown on the creative vibe behind the fab funhouse production...
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Tony Laurenson - Eat To The Beat at 25
May 2009 - Issue 117
The catering business founded by Tony Laurenson in February 1984 continues to go from strength to strength, keeping production crews fed and watered all around the world. TPi meets the main man as he celebrates the company’s silver anniversary...
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Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday celebrations
TPi Editor Mark Cunningham attends the birthday celebration of a truly global hero, and goes backstage to discuss production with the crew before being interrupted by a mystery celebrity.
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ProLight+Sound, Frankfurt 2009
April 2009 Issue 116
Product launches galore in Frankfurt.Mark Cunningham survived to tell a few tales... more...
UK & IRISH SALES MANAGER - NEXO S.A.
UK & IRELAND
NEXO S.A. is a world leader in thedesign and manufacturing of loudspeakersystems for sound reinforcement. In its 30th year, NEXO’s corporate missionremains the development of wide ranging solutions to enhance the science, artand commerce of sound reinforcement. more...
Le Mark
It’s been nearly 20 years since Le Mark first responded to a customer’s request to build a tough virtually indestructible ‘Road Case Label’ that could withstand regular ‘on the road’ pounding.
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Birth of the Big Screen
June 2009 - Issue 118
Large-format video is now an integral part of live performance at many levels on the touring circuit. Thirty years ago, however, it was a rarity. In this two-part feature, Jerry Gilbert plots the early evolution of big screen concert video...
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