The Obsidian Control Systems team is excited to showcase the new NX W control wing at the upcoming LDI tradeshow, 7-9 December 2025 at the Las Vegas Convention Centre. Lighting control specialists are invited to Booth #3210 for an up-close look at this exciting new addition to the ONYX platform—and much more, including all-new preview products being shown for the first time anywhere. The NX W is a sleek, portable, and full-featured PC control wing, designed to bring the power of ONYX to any system via USB-C. Its responsive hardware surface gives lighting operators everything they need in a compact,…
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SGM Lighting has announced a new partnership with ACT Entertainment, under which ACT will serve as the exclusive distributor for SGM’s newly unveiled PALCO Family of entertainment and touring wash lights throughout the United States & Canada, effective immediately. The introduction of the PALCO Family marks a significant milestone for SGM Lighting, representing a true “return to form” in the entertainment lighting sector. Following the successful launch of SGM’s new POI architectural lighting families, the PALCO Family reaffirms the company’s commitment to innovation and excellence in both architectural and entertainment markets. “The PALCO Family reflects SGM’s heritage of bold, high-performance…
Robert Juliat has announced that all its RDM fixtures are MADRIX RADAR compliant and presents it as a solution for its customers to supervise all lighting devices in a remote and smart way. With the original MADRIX software well-established outside the entertainment industry, MADRIX RADAR was released in 2020 and is specifically tailored and refined for the theatre and architainment markets. MADRIX RADAR software is designed for remote management, configuration and monitoring of lighting devices compatible with the RDMprotocol (Remote Device Management). Many DMX lighting fixtures are already equipped with RDM protocol enabling two-way communication, not only sending instructions over…
Avolites will be at LDI expo 2025 in Las Vegas on booth 1010, where the North American team will highlight the newly launched D3 series of powerful and portable lighting control consoles, together with its state-of-the-art D9 and D7 lighting consoles and versatile Q-Series media servers – for ultimate visual control at your fingertips. This underlines the brand’s deep knowledge, understanding and commitment to integrating lighting and other visual control platforms to offer comprehensive show control, and acknowledges the importance of the North and Latin American markets. Avolites will be positioned adjacent to Robe. Since becoming part of The Robe…
The power of MA Lighting’s grandMA3 system was the choice to carry out the lighting design and delivery of the Beste Zangers Live concert at Rotterdam Ahoy. In the hands of specialists from Utrecht-based light and video studio Light Image, the system ensured the efficient preparation and delivery of this spectacular talent show spin-off. This was the fourth live concert edition, which celebrates the phenomenal success of Beste Zangers, the popular television singing competition which has now been broadcast for 15 seasons. This year’s live show took place on 9 May 2025, bringing together favourite performers for a one-night-only live appearance. Technical…
Elation has announced that Esteban De La Torre will assume the newly created role of Product Performance Specialist, a position designed to further strengthen the company’s commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. “The purpose of creating this role is simple: our customers expect the highest-performing products in the industry, and we want to ensure that every fixture leaving our doors not only meets those expectations but exceeds them,” said Elation CEO Toby Velazquez. The Product Performance Specialist acts as a critical technical and communications bridge between R&D, product management, and sales. The role is dedicated to rigorously testing new…
Absen has announced the launch of the PL 3.9 Pro V3, the latest evolution in its renowned Polaris Series. Engineered for both indoor and outdoor use, the PL 3.9 Pro V3 combines robust durability with exceptional visual performance, making it the ideal solution for live events, festivals, touring productions, and immersive brand experiences. Featuring a unique unibody dual-layer magnesium cabinet that offers both strength and lightness and available in two panel sizes (500×1000mm and 500×500mm), the system is easy to transport and install. Advanced protective features, including triple-guard modules, reinforced corner shields, anti-drop safety ropes, and anti-shock locking knobs, ensure…
Lana Del Rey completed her first all-stadium tour of Great Britain and Ireland in July with Solid State Logic Live L550 Plus mixing consoles at FOH and monitors. The tour leg included performances at major football stadiums in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland before wrapping up with two nights at London’s Wembley Stadium. Del Rey’s world tour, in support of her latest album, kicked off in Brazil in late May 2023 and has employed SSL Live mixing consoles since the beginning. FOH engineer Dani Muñoz is currently mixing on a Live L550 Plus console and joined the tour in late…
For 30 sold out nights, Bad Bunny’s “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí” (‘I Don’t want to Leave Here’) became a cultural phenomenon. The residency attracted over 475,000 visitors to Puerto Rico, generating an economic music tourist boost off the back of his fans’ insatiable desire for Latin trap. While Bad Bunny’s appeal has generated over 100 billion streams online, on-stage, a team of live audio experts, led by Technical Director Roly Garbalosa, were supported by Clair Global to bring his in-demand sound to the masses – but not without its challenges. Residents and international tourists, some visiting the island…
d&b group has announced the appointment of Dr. Thilo Ittner as Chief Technology & Operations Officer (CTOO), effective 1 January 1. In this role, Ittner will drive d&b’s technology strategy and operations, turning innovation into market success and reinforcing the company’s position as a global leader in professional audio. Ittner will oversee technology, Product Management, R&D, and Operations, shaping the long-term roadmap that anticipates customer needs and market developments. His efforts will advance key innovation fields including future loudspeaker designs, immersive audio, AI-based solutions, enhanced networking, and cloud-enabled platforms as well as the continuous optimisation of d&b’s operations and product…
Over 1,000 young people from across the UK gathered at Production Park in West Yorkshire this week, as Production Futures ON TOUR showcased the wide and evolving range of careers available across the stage, screen and live events sectors. From Production Managers and Lighting Designers to Creative Technologists and Virtual Production Specialists, the event demonstrated how both traditional craft roles and new technology-driven disciplines are reshaping the future of the industry. With employers adopting new workflows, platforms and emerging technologies, industry leaders say this shift is creating clear opportunities for the next generation, particularly for young people with a blend of practical, technical and…
Working collaboratively is fun, exciting, and rewarding, and a space that production designer Fenton Williams and lighting designer/programmer Aaron Stinebrink enjoy in developing vibrant and imaginative lighting schemes to keep the Dave Matthews Band (DMB) looking fresh and different every year for their summer tours. This year, Williams and Stinebrink chose some powerful and flexible Robe products to help their creative journey in the form of 24 iFORTES, 36 Spikies, 14 MegaPointes and two iFORTE Follow Spots running on a pair of RoboSpot BaseStations, all supplied by rental company TMS (Theatrical Media Services) in Omaha, Nebraska. Overseeing the whole operation…
Shakira returned to touring in 2025 after a seven-year break, captivating audiences across North and South America with her charisma, unmistakable voice, and a repertoire full of hits. For her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” world tour, the Colombian superstar wanted a sleek design with big, bold looks for stadium shows, and that’s exactly what lighting designer Dan Norman from design firm Silent House delivered with the help of 202 Elation PROTEUS HYBRID MAX luminaires, supplied by PRG. “The overall direction was to make it as large as possible to fill the stadium and give Shakira’sfans the best show possible,”…
INFiLED has announced its newest showroom in the UK. The grand opening and official inauguration took place on Thursday 20 November 2025, welcoming INFiLED clients, partners and friends in the brand new facility. The UK Experience Centre is the latest addition to INFiLED showrooms in the EMEA region, with experiential venues already in operation in Barcelona, Dubai and Frankfurt. Situated in Crawley, close to London Gatwick Airport, the UK experience centre will serve as a central hub for sales, technical support, and project consultation, enabling INFiLED to deliver faster, more responsive service to the growing markets across the UK and…
The energy of legendary rock group Heart’s live performances demands a sound system that delivers both power and musicality. The first person who knows that is veteran front-of-house engineer Gary Hartung, who’s helped deliver the band’s signature sound across arenas, sheds and theatres for several tours. After first specifying JBL Professional’s VTX V25 loudspeaker system for Heart’s 2019 tour, Hartung continues to rely on it today for the band’s 2024-2026 tour, citing years of consistent results and audience acclaim. Hartung, who has worked with Heart and vocalist Ann Wilson for more than a decade, first mixed on the JBL VTX…
DirectOut manufactures high-end smart platforms for many types of professional applications. The company is passionate about third party integration and has announced their native plugin for Bitfocus’ Companion, the outcome of a collaboration between DirectOut, its German distributor sphereo, and Dorian Meid, a highly experienced Companion module programmer. Compatible with Companion 4.0.0 or later, the plugin automatically detects the PRODIGY and MAVEN Series devices. It can be used with any Stream Deck hardware interface to enable greater control with fully programmable presets and parameters. Companion is an open-source control surface software that can control multiple devices across the live and…
HIVE has announced the addition of Dante audio-over-IP networking to its award-winning Beeblade media engine range, further strengthening the company’s ecosystem for synchronised, networked AV delivery. The new integration enables HIVE players to transmit high-quality, multi-channel audio directly over standard Ethernet, eliminating the need for complex cabling or external routing hardware. HIVE’s Dante implementation features a bespoke, custom-built HIVE-Dante driver – designed and compiled in-house to deliver seamless performance and reliability. Unlike third-party add-ons, the integration requires zero setup, licensing or configuration. Every Beeblade unit ships with Dante pre-installed and ready to go, fully embedded into the HIVE software platform.…
Audio system manufacturer CODA Audio has become the latest brand to partner with the Production Futures organisation. Production Futures was founded to create opportunities for newcomers to gain access, learn, train, network, and develop careers in the production industries, working with its partners to bridge the skills gap, support fresh talent, and future-proof the sector. Based in Germany, CODA Audio is a leading designer and manufacturer of high quality professional audio systems. Core to its products are a number of unique patented driver technology designs. To ensure the highest quality and control over its products CODA Audio has its own…
