Youth Music announced that Round Seven of the Youth Music NextGen Fund will be open for applications from Friday 1 September until Friday 29 September. The fund is for early-stage musicians and wider music adjacent creatives, including producers, mixers, digital platforms, events entrepreneurs etc, with successful applicants granted up to £2,500 for their projects. Youth Music launched the NextGen Fund in 2021 to equalise access to the music industries. So far, 172 early-stage musicians and music industry creatives aged 18-25 (and up to 30 years old for people identifying as Disabled) have received up to £2,500 to launch a project,…
Author: Alicia Pollitt
Singapore-based Lighting Designer, Gabriel Chan lit the 2023 Shakespeare in The Park version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, using 67 Astera NYX Bulbs to get light sources into some of the more inaccessible parts of Richard Kent’s stunning ‘cityscape’ set design – a cocktail of architectural fantasies that reimagined Athens as an industrial landscape that transformed into a hi-tech playground for the magic parts of the narrative. It was the first SITP event for producers at The Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) since 2018 and the goal was to return to the popular outdoor theatrical season with a production directed by…
Lighting Designer and Programmer, Felix Perata had the opportunity to create an array of visuals when he lit Café Tacvba with Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Philharmonic in concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Peralta’s use of contrasting warm and cool colour tones played against the famed bandshell’s concentric arches, while the shell-like stage accentuated the venue’s Hollywood Hills surroundings. Helping him create these looks was a 4Wall Entertainment supplied rig that included 24 STRIKE Array 4 multi-formatted units, 18 Color STRIKE M motorised strobes, and 20 COLORado PXL Bar 16 battens from CHAUVET Professional. “We had been touring this show…
Claypaky will debut a select few products at this year’s PLASA event, including a world premiere for two products and a PLASA debut for eight products. Beginning with a world premiere for The Midi-B FX, created from the idea of adding more lighting effects to a moving head washlight, attempting to get a fixture that can do both a RGBW wash lighting and be used as part of a set design. The secondary world premiere is the ADB’s Actoris Profile FC a 6-colour ellipsoidal with advanced features, incorporating state-of-the-art software that gives it a performance, especially in terms of colour…
The Mörbisch Lake Festival 2023 has been elevated further through a collaboration with L-Acoustics. Over the past twenty years, this venue has evolved from a simple site, into a vibrant centre for performing arts. It now hosts productions such as this year’s Mamma Mia! and boasts a capacity of 6200 people. In response to the demands of an expanding venue and increasing productions, the Mörbisch Lake Theatre had identified a pressing need for a high-quality sound system. The decision was made in September 2022 to use the L-Acoustics A15 as the permanent sound system, due to its compact design and 110-degree…
A recent survey conducted by TicketSwap reveals discontent among music fans who can no longer afford to see their favourite performers live. 42% of survey responders said they are put off from purchasing tickets because of scalpers pushing the price up, whereas 87% of respondents believe that ticket resale prices should be capped. 7 in 10 people have paid over face value for tickets and 45% stated they were prepared to pay 20% over face value and 14% of committed fans and event-goers are prepared to pay a sizeable 50% over face value. Even though fans are able to pay…
GLP UK has welcomed Paul Fielder as its new Key Account Manager. Coming from a theatre lighting background, previously a technical sales consultant at Stage Electrics, he has also worked in a series of London theatres for the Really Useful Group, gaining experience in various technical lighting roles. The move to GLP will enable Paul to broaden his scope. “Part of my remit is to expand my reach from London, which was my primary interest at Stage Electrics, to nationwide – and also to take me further from technical theatre into the concert touring rental market,” Fielder explained. Fielder is…
Audiologic has announced an exclusive distribution partnership in the UK with Fohhn, Germany-based creators of audio systems for professional applications, effective from the 1 September 2023. Uli Haug, Sales and Marketing Director of Fohhn, commented on the move: “Our partnership with Audiologic opens up a whole new era of possibilities. Combining our expertise with Audiologic’s commitment, talent and service, creates the opportunity to offer transformative audio experiences for our clients. This collaboration sets the stage for success, and we are excited to be a part of a partnership that resonates far beyond the confines of traditional solutions.” At the heart…
UK-based HH Electronics has announced the launch of Tensor Solo, an ultra-portable, all-in-one column PA. Comprising a powerful 8” subwoofer and six 2.75” drivers, Microphones and line level devices such as keyboards can be connected simultaneously to the Solo’s four-channel mixer, which has an adjustable reverb. Bluetooth devices are able to connect for wireless audio streaming, whilst on-board DSP provides 4 EQ presets for music, vocal, natural and live. Comprehensive audio protection prevents overloading and damage, and the unit comes complete with a carry case and slipcover. With Tensor Solo, HH Electronics continues to draw on five decades of pioneering…
Monitor Engineer, Duriel Mensah brings immersive in-ear monitor mixing to the top afrofusion artist’s band. In July, the Grammy Award-winning singer Burna Boy became the first African artist to headline a US stadium concert. Playing massive venues around the world on his latest stadium tour, sonically reinforced by Solotech, who is supplying a DiGiCo Quantum338 and two Quantum7 mixing consoles, one of which is loaded with a DMI-KLANG module for immersive in-ear monitor mixing. “Burna’s core band is called the Outsiders; it includes a drummer, bassist, guitarist, two keyboardists, and a saxophonist, and I mix each of their IEMs,” explained…
EM Acoustics is preparing for this year’s PLASA Show, returning to London Olympia from September 3 to 5 2023. The team is set to unveil their latest addition to the Reference Series, the ultra-compact R5. This Reference Series is characterised by its low-profile design, offering full-range point source loudspeakers that boast remarkably flat frequency and phase responses. “Introducing a smaller enclosure is a logical step in the evolution of the Reference Series, driven by serious demand from our customers,” confirmed Greg Clarke, EM Acoustics’ Brand Manager. “Like the rest of the Reference family, the R5 delivers high-calibre point-source audio, unparalleled…
Pro Audio Systems (PAS) announced the appointment of Dion Turner to the role of Sales Support/Administrator. Turner brings a background in music and events to his role at PAS, having studied audio engineering and music technology. As well as experience as a FOH Engineer working for a variety of bands in Yorkshire. PAS Business Development Director, Peter Butler, said: “Although Dion’s role is defined as Sales Admin, at PAS we encourage our team members to help out across the business wherever they are called upon. Dion’s audio and technical background, wider experience, and willingness to pitch-in suits this approach, and…
Romeo Santos performed to a sold-out crowd at the O2 Arena as he transformed the iconic venue into a vibrant Latin music club with his stellar performance. The show was the only London stop in Santos’ Vol. 3 World Tour, throughout the arena was a collection of 84 CHAUVET Professional fixtures. Bigabox Productions managed and supplied full production for the show. “We called upon our friends at Encore Audio London and DMX Productions for Audio, lighting and rigging support and solutions,” explained Bigabox’s Dean Graves, who served as production manager. “The team of experts was complimented by the services of pyro…
At the heart of Festival Napa Valley’s experience lies a to pristine sound, an integral element that shapes the essence of the event. Meyer Sound solutions provided by San Francisco supplier Sound Image powered several of the festival’s venues, anchored by the main stage at the iconic Charles Krug winery. The festival takes place in a large outdoor space, yet with seated audiences and low sound levels, it feels very intimate. “The music tends to be quiet, but it needs to be reproduced at very high fidelity,” explained Diablo Digital Engineer, Brad Madix. “Some of these nights, we have a…
Backup is delighted to be the lead charity on the #WeMakeEvents Support Hub at this year’s PLASA Show at London’s Olympia from 3 to 5 September. The #WeMakeEvents Support Hub bring together multiple charities and organisations. The team will be on Stand A80 to offer support, raise awareness of mental health and help remove the stigma that surrounds it. Trained mental health first aiders from Backup and Music Support will be on hand to provide advice and information for anyone who wants to talk, either for themselves or for someone they want to signpost to get industry help. PLASA are…
Cameo lighting PIXBAR G2 series by Adam Hall Group offers a variety of connection and mounting options that allow users to think creatively in all directions to create lighting effects for unique set designs. PIXBAR G2 LED bars can be connected to each other via the side-mounted magnetic plates, even after connecting different models, the spacing between the LEDs remains consistent to create a symmetrical overall look. An optional STACK KIT is available for vertical stacking of up to three units with mechanical locking. The combination of VERTI-MOUNT and M20 adapter also allows the PIXBAR G2 to be set up…
Controllux BV has been named the exclusive distributor of Obsidian products in the Netherlands. Controllux distributes a range of brands and is delighted to have added Obsidian Control products to its offerings. “As we’ve transformed from a sales company to a full support system integrator with lighting, audio and architectural solutions, the demand for high-end networking and lighting control solutions has also grown,” stated Bas Entius, Front Office Manager at Controllux. “We had the need for a product line of our own that could meet both our high demands and the quality demand from our customers and Obsidian controls was…
Lightware Visual Engineering has launched Lightware Academy – a new free certified e-learning resource for students and professionals. Lightware Academy is open to everyone and provides industry-leading content curated by a breadth of seasoned professionals in the area. Participants can enrol in more than 10 courses, organised into three core categories: Traditional AV, AV-over-IP and Room Automation and AV Integration. Each course includes immersive learning experiences, on-demand videos accessible anytime and anywhere, and downloadable materials in PDF and PPT. There are three levels, based on the proficiency and needs of every participant: Explorer, Associate and Expert, upon completion, professionals can…
