A lighting rig comprised of ADJ IP65-rated fixtures was used to illuminate the ‘Grand Performances’ series of free concerts in Downtown LA. California Plaza was illuminated for the weekly Saturday evening concerts by ADJ’s lime-infused Encore series of static LED wash fixtures, complemented by Hydro Wash X19 moving heads. In addition, key lighting and GOBO projections were handled by ADJ’s flagship Hydro Profile IP65-rated automated profile luminaires, which sat at the heart of Lighting Designer Edgar Gonzalez’s extensive rig. The free, non profit concerts were hosted in California Plaza Park. Gonzalez had already put together a proposal for a new…
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K-array hosted its annual General Distributor Meeting (GDM) at its headquarters in the scenic Tuscan village of Scarperia e San Piero. This year’s three-day event welcomed 64 distributors representing 43 countries, alongside product workshops and presentations from all three K-array brands: K-array, KSCAPE and KGEAR, the GDM also included an awards ceremony. “We are cultivating a complete ecosystem of audio and lighting solutions at K-array,” explained Andrea Torelli, Global Marketing Director at K-array. “This is not just a collection of products; it’s a living, breathing symphony of innovation. We offer solutions that bring benefits to everyone, and the GDM offers…
Liam Gallagher played eight UK dates in support of live album Knebworth 22 with equipment, technical support, and personnel courtesy of Skan PA Hire. Gallagher embarked on an intimate UK tour which included London KOKO, a venue Production Manager Davey Murphy knows well. “I worked in-house between 2008 and 2014, so I have a lot of experience with the venue. I’ve seen a whole array of artists come through, so I really looked forward to this show,” he began. Murphy has worked with Skan since joining the Gallagher camp five years ago, he explained: “The support Directors Chris Fitch and Abby…
Fiona McGarva discusses Lost Horizon Festival and how being forced to move online during the pandemic has transformed accessibility, wider enjoyment of live events and how relevant virtual events will be as fans return to live. Shangri-La is well known within Glastonbury folklore, which was sorely missed during the pandemic, but with forward-thinking, the event was able to move online, raising money for Amnesty International and The Big Issue. When COVID shut down the live events industry and resulted in no fans descending on Worthy Farm in 2020, Shangri-La adapted its innovative atmosphere and moved over to the metaverse thanks…
Void Acoustics has appointed Van Lam Audio as the country’s Void distributor, securing its commitment to the expanding Vietnamese market. Van Lam Audio is geographically well placed to specify and deploy Void installations countrywide, with offices and experienced technical teams located in Ho Chi Minh City, Central Vietnam, and the capital Hanoi. Fedrick Lu, Void APAC Sales Manager, has spent several months visiting Vietnam to analyse the market potential and after conducting a series of meetings with Mr Cuong, MD of Van Lam Audio, Fedrick is confident about their appointment: “We recognised there was a huge demand for Void Acoustics…
Vectorworks has released its first update for the Vectorworks 2024 product line, unveiling a new partnership with NCS Colour. Unifying the equipment and inventory tracking process in preproduction with the Equipment Lists feature is now even more comprehensive, with added support for Blended Screens and Stage Plugs. The Equipment Summary Key has also been updated with the alignment of text and symbols and optimised sorting and expansion of items included in the dialog box. This update is available to download for all currently released English-based versions of Vectorworks 2024. vectorworks.net
Founded in 2011, Symphotech is a familiar name within the industry and has been a go-to within the live events sector for all health and safety and noise management needs. But with increasing focus on safety and as the demand for noise level compliance rises as the industry bounces back from the pandemic, with independent venues seeing an uplift in Noise Abatement notices, the Symphotech Group has had a reshuffle, with three women being appointed to key roles within the company. With this round of new hires, the company is looking to address the perception of event safety and…
Audio-Technica’s BP3600 immersive audio microphone is now supported in the recently released version of Flux::Immersive’s SPAT Revolution software (version 23.08). The microphone has eight compact capsule assemblies with high-frequency characteristics integrated into the body while remaining compact and lightweight enough for single-operator usability and easy setup. The BP3600’s eight microphone modules extend from the body to form a cube with 15cm (5.9 inches) between each microphone assembly. Each microphone assembly in the eight-channel near-coincident array is equipped with a 12mm hypercardioid capsule. SPAT Revolution is an immersive audio mix engine, in which incoming source objects can be positioned in space…
Lighting Designer, Felix Seidel developed a light and stage design for German hip-hop band 01099’s latest tour, using the GLP JDC1 and impression X4 Bar 20 solutions. “My goal was to design a stage that creates a unique and captivating atmosphere that immerses the audience in the musical universe of 01099,” he explained. When building the set, he decided to combine mirrors and LED panels on the stage: “This allowed us to play with visual effects and create immersive worlds that would change throughout the show to match the mood of the songs.” The cube-shaped mirror/LED elements offered flexibility for…
Following thorough tests, Lighting Designer, Manfred Nikitser chose Elation Professional Proteus Excalibur and Proteus Brutus for the annual open-air multimedia musical event. When the director of this year’s Linzer Klangwolke, Francesca Zambello, brought Austrian lighting designer Manfred Nikitser onto the creative team for the lighting looks, it quickly became clear to them that the project would require lights of a special format. Organised by the Brucknerhaus Linz Congress Centre, the open-air spectacle attracts around 100,000 spectators each year to Danube Park in the Austrian town of Linz. This year, a piece entitled Odyssey. A Journey Through Worlds, was performed on…
Lightware Visual Engineering has introduces two new USB–C extender Active Optical Cables in 8m and 10m lengths – the CAB-USBC-AOC800K and the CAB-USBC-AOC1000K. The cables are compatible with all major operating systems and support USB 3 Gen2 10Gbps ‘SuperSpeed’. They come equipped with a Screw Lock USB-C plug that ensures a secure connection to the Lightware’s Taurus UCX universal matrix switcher and prevents accidental disconnections during operation. Both cables also feature a two-lane DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode that supports high-resolution video output up to 4K30Hz@HBR2 offering a minimum 60W / 3A charging capacity allowing for fast charging of laptops, tablets,…
Riedel Communications has hired three new engineering specialists focussed on its live video production products: Business Director of Live Production for EMEA, Brett Stoneham; System Consultant for the US, Armando Orellano and Live Production Specialist for EMEA, Emanuele Rivolta. All three join the company with extensive experience in live broadcast engineering and technical support, bolstering Riedel’s growing team of experts dedicated to its new portfolio of software-based products for multicamera production. “The demand for our live video production solutions, like the Simplylive Production Suite, has been skyrocketing this past year. It is great to see that Riedel’s industry reputation keeps…
After 35 years ARAM is changing its distinctive logo with the red dot. ARAM’s goal is to design, plan, and comprehensively produce technical events worldwide. For nearly two years, the company has also been expanding its presence in the Middle East. Some of ARAM’s most recognisable projects in the last decade include Intel Extreme Masters in Katowice, The International 10 in Bucharest, The Voice of Poland, New Year’s Eve in Zakopane, the Mata Tour concert tour. The company was founded by Adam Mrzyglocki, the father of the current company leaders, Rafal and Michal Mrzyglocki. Rafal Mrzyglocki took over the company…
This year’s NATURE ONE marked another festival milestone for Cameo lighting solutions by Adam Hall Group. With over 450 spotlights to choose from, the lighting designers relied more than ever on the German lighting technology manufacturer for various stages. “NATURE ONE’s stage designs have always been different from other festivals,” explained Marek Papke of Gerdon Design, who is responsible for the stage and lighting design of the Mainstage and has many years of NATURE ONE experience. “While stage design at most festivals is limited to the stage itself, we’ve been working for years with floor setups where the lighting and…
Lighting Designer, Crt Birsa of Blackout was asked to be part of a team creating an opening ceremony in Ljudski Vrt football stadium by Show Director, Nejc Levstik – a project on which he worked closely with Set Designer, Greta Godnič featuring nearly 200 Robe moving lights. “I was extremely proud to be asked onboard,” commented Birsa. “It is always interesting and exciting working with Greta and Nejc, and everyone involved wanted to deliver an outstanding show fitting to the occasion!” To ensure all lighting bases were covered, Birsa included 10 FORTES, 70 Spiiders, 16 Pointes, 36 MegaPointes, 32 LEDBeam350s…
A consignment of Ayrton Cobra laser-sourced fixtures accompanied the a TUTTOCUORE tour from Italian singer-songwriter and musician Claudio Baglioni. The show has a central theme the heart as the one and only reliable clock. Illuminating this grand event is lighting designer and DOP, Ivan Pierri, with as many as 450 lighting fixtures, including 108 Ayrton Cobra supplied by Italian rental company, Agora. “I chose Ayrton because of the excellent quality of the product. It is a versatile beam that also performs as a spot, and is very strong on colours. Plus, it is IP65, a key feature for an outdoor tour,”…
“Make this look like it could be my last concert ever,” Lithuanian pop artist, Justinas Jarutis told AB Light when entrusting the lighting studio and scenography consultancy with the design of his concert at Vingis Park. A 26m high pyramid, which demonstrated the growth of Jarutis’ career proved to be a spectacle and was enunciated by a large walkway that spanned far into the venue. AB Light reflected on the symbiotic growth of the design studio and artist. “In a way, we grew up together and this concert is like a seal for our friendship and mutual trust,” Lighting Designer,…
Synapse has relied on Brompton Technology’s LED video processors to help facilitate their cutting-edge virtual production projects. Synapse Chief Technology Officer, Geoff Knight, explained: “Coming from a background in live events, I’ve been very familiar with Brompton for years, and know first-hand how excellent and reliable their processors are. Virtual production is so exciting right now because the talent pool is converging from all these different areas, and there’s a robust shared knowledge base for Brompton that we can utilise.” The Synapse team constructed a temporary pop-up LED volume in early 2023 for hands-on R&D and production work while planning…
