Ukraine’s inaugural VYRII Festival took place in August 2025, fusing Ukrainian culture and mythology with modern electronic and traditional music, theatre and visual art. The event used ethnofuturism as its guiding theme and encouraged total freedom of expression. Audiences of every age enjoyed a wide-ranging line-up that featured world-renowned artists like Mercury Prize-winner Benjamin Clementine and Ukrainian icons Jamala and DakhaBrakha. For those in attendance, this beautifully curated, expressive festival offered a welcome reprieve from the challenges imposed by the ongoing war. Delivering exceptional audio quality at VYRII required high-quality equipment and technical expertise. Franz Audio, one of Ukraine’s leading…
Author: Alicia Pollitt
SGPS/ShowRig has announced its acquisition of Niscon, the Ontario, Canada-based innovator of motion control systems and automation. This strategic move, led by SGPS/ShowRig President Ned Collett, unites two of the most respected names in the business, combining SGPS/ShowRig’s capabilities with Niscon’s Raynok software and advanced control systems. Niscon will operate as a division of SGPS/ShowRig from its headquarters in Ontario. The addition of Niscon to the SGPS/ShowRig portfolio will create a unified approach and comprehensive solution to automation, motion control, and stage rigging. The combined entity will deliver unparalleled efficiency, creativity, and safety for concert tours, film and television productions,…
Lighting designer Vince Foster has once again turned to ETC’s Hog platform to deliver an impressive lighting show for the latest tour of Jamiroquai. The current tour is operating on the newly released Tour Hog console, part of the next-generation lineup of Hog consoles. With over three decades of experience using Hog consoles, Foster cited the intuitive design, reliability, and adaptability as key reasons for his continued loyalty to Hog. While running the Jamiroquai show on the new Tour Hog, Foster praises the console’s modern hardware for its durability and ergonomic flexibility. “I love the movable screen, the backlit and…
Elation brings its strongest lineup yet to LDI 2025 in Las Vegas, 7-9 December. Built for creators, boundary-pushers, and production professionals alike, the company is showcasing a portfolio of lighting innovation engineered to elevate every stage — from the unmatched flexibility of PARAGON and the defiant spirit of REBEL to the industry-leading PROTEUS series. Additional highlights include popular lines such as FUZE, KL, VOLT, SŌL, and the company’s newest offering, X-Laser. Visitors to Booth #3410 can step inside a one-of-a-kind live show experience that combines stunning lighting, mesmerising visuals, and dynamic performance art. Conceived by Creative Director Melody Tseng, the…
Robe lighting looks forward to the 2025 Live Design International (LDI) show in Las Vegas where the moving light and LED manufacturer will be launching three outstanding new products on Booth 1010 – the T10 Profile, T10 PC and T10 Fresnel together with the T3 PC and T3 Fresnel which extend its acclaimed T-series. Four recently launched products will also be seen for the first time at a US trade show – the innovative PowerDolly, the compact iPAINTE LTM, the high-power multispectral T3Profile, and Robe’s WTF! multifunctional strobe / wash /blinder. A prominent presence at LDI highlights the strategic importance…
Martin Professional, in collaboration with four-time Emmy Award-winning lighting designer Oscar Dominguez, is bringing two immersive lighting experiences to this 2025’s show. Known for his work on NBC’s The Voice and The Wall, and ABC’s Shark Tank, Dominguez will bring his signature cinematic approach to Martin’s booth (#2611), transforming the space into a live, narrative-driven lighting experience that explores how technology and emotion converge through design. In addition, Dominguez will lend his creative eye to Martin’s Beyond Light (room W219), a dedicated demo room featuring product premieres, technical training and creative conversations, with an exclusive session with Dominguez himself. Appointed…
HARMAN Professional Solutions has announced the debut of MAC Encore Two to redefine performance lighting for contemporary stage, broadcast, and touring environments. Whether illuminating the subtle contours of a performer’s face or painting a set with true‑to‑life colour, MAC Encore Two captures skin tones and scenic detail with high realism, making it an essential fixture when every nuance matters. As a single, fully featured evolution of the Martin MAC Encore lineup, MAC Encore Two maximises ROI and streamlines inventory management for installed and rental applications alike. It features a proprietary 760 W LED white light engine, producing 21,000 lumens –…
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,…
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…
