SMODE played a central role in delivering the striking visual universe for French rock band La Femme’s very first concert in France’s largest indoor venue: the Accor Arena in Paris. After starting in small Parisian clubs and performing at venues around the world, the band recently conquered one of the biggest stages in France to present its latest album and celebrate more than ten years of career with their fans. Working alongside long-time collaborator and lighting designer Rémi Deschamps, Quentin Brard, the SMODE operator on this tour, helped shape the show’s artistic direction using real-time video workflow that underpinned the…
Author: Alicia Pollitt
Top national live event production and systems integration services provider 3G Productions has appointed Todd Liedahl to serve as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). Based at 3G’s Nashville location, Liedahl is now tasked with overseeing all company operations, with an emphasis on driving efficiency and scale as 3G continues to grow its presence into a national full-service provider. “We are thrilled to welcome Todd as our new Chief Operating Officer,” said 3G’s CEO, Keith Conrad. “His extensive experience in scaling operations and building high-performing teams is exactly what we need at this pivotal moment in our growth. I’m confident that…
Production Futures has announced that its first ON TOUR event of 2026 will see a return to the Roundhouse in central London on Monday, 9 March. The free-of-charge event will promote employability, transferable skills, diversity, free training and networking, and will present paid work opportunities to newcomers across the live event and broadcast production industry. Visitors to the show will enjoy a packed schedule, which includes special guests, talks and panels, careers advice, industry workshops, competitions, and hands-on experience of technologies. Hannah Eakins CEO at Production Futures commented: “Following the success of this year’s event at the Roundhouse, we are…
In 2025, Meyer Sound expanded its global portfolio of touring, installed, and immersive projects while debuting pioneering new integrated loudspeaker technologies for real-world production. Together, these efforts reflected a connected ecosystem shaped by creative and technical workflows across markets and disciplines. 2025 technology developments reinforced Meyer Sound’s continued evolution toward unified, networked ecosystems. The new flagship ASTRYA-140 screen channel loudspeaker cements the company’s leadership in premium exhibition sound and debuts GEN-1 technology, which brings networked connectivity and onboard signal processing directly to the loudspeaker. The new USW-121P high-power subwoofer is the first low-frequency product to launch with GEN-1. “Our focus…
Clair Global has announced the official opening of its new, purpose-built global headquarters and the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities in Lititz, PA. The company has reimagined its workspace to optimise operational efficiency and enhance unity across its Events, Integration and Product divisions, and has repurposed its previous site into a fully-fledged factory for the Cohesion brand and other internal manufacturing needs. Matt Clair, EVP Business Operations, commented: “Our new workflow in Lititz allows us to better adapt to the diverse solutions our teams deliver and the variety of markets we serve. The workforce can respond rapidly to urgent client…
Production Resource Group (PRG), the world’s leading provider of entertainment and live event technology solutions, has announced the expansion of its global LED inventory with the addition of ROE Visual’s Vanish V4ST panels, set to be available across all PRG markets beginning February 2026. The investment strengthens PRG’s ability to deliver broadcast-quality outdoor visuals at scale and reinforces its commitment to supplying clients with advanced, versatile video technology for live entertainment, festivals, broadcast, and experiential events. Engineered for large-scale applications, the Vanish V4ST offers 4.6mm pixel pitch, exceptional brightness, and a robust, tour-ready design. Its weather-resistant properties combined with an…
Follow-Me has announced that its Follow-Me 3D system successfully supported Alanis Morissette’s Las Vegas residency at Caesar’s Palace, delivering sophisticated lighting and performer tracking solutions for landmark performances celebrating the 30th anniversary of Jagged Little Pill. The residency, which took place in October and November, featured eight performances of classic hits including Ironic and You Oughta Know on Caesar’s Palace’s expansive 120-foot-wide stage. The production combined Morissette’s powerful rock performances with theatrical elements, including dancers, monologues, set pieces, and skits that told the stories behind her songs. The Follow-Me 3D system enabled approximately 120 fixtures to function as follow-spots throughout…
Britannia Row has supplied a compact control package to Jade Thirlwall on her first UK solo headline tour. Working with FOH Mixer Olly Nendick and Monitor Engineer Meghan MacAskill, Account Executive Jonathan ‘Jono’ Dunlop provided a small footprint touring system to transition from festival season into theatre-size venues, creating a comfortable stage environment for the singer’s solo journey. Nendick began: “Since the start of her career, Jade had only toured in arenas, going from the X Factor and straight into huge gigs with an army of fans. We knew it could be more of a challenge for her to play…
AV Stumpfl has announced the addition of Richard Baldinger as managing director of its US subsidiary with offices in Atlanta, Georgia, and Santa Monica, California. Baldinger brings more than 15 years of international leadership experience, with a strong track record of helping companies grow, scale and succeed in the US market. His professional background spans sales, marketing, service and product management, giving him a uniquely comprehensive perspective on building customer-centric organisations. Most recently, Baldinger served as director of sales and marketing at Fronius USA, where he played a pivotal role in building the US marketing and inside sales teams and…
GLP has announced the official sales launch of the new E-Frost filter for the GLP Creos at LDI in Las Vegas. The innovative filter is now available through GLP’s global distribution network. Based on modern Smart Glass technology and engineered specifically for the Creos, the E-Frost allows designers to manipulate the beam angle and the perceived appearance of the front lens in backlight situations via independently controllable frost segments – unlocking creative possibilities that conventional frost filters cannot achieve. The GLP Creos has established itself as one of the most versatile and powerful LED hybrid fixtures in its class. It…
eps has appointed Tom Bilsen as Chief Executive Officer of eps event holding, effective 1 December, 2025. This strategic addition to the leadership team signals a clear commitment to strengthening the group’s international growth and future readiness. With nearly three decades of experience in staging large-scale events, eps has earned a reputation for delivering cutting-edge site infrastructure to the world’s most iconic festivals, tours, and sporting events. The appointment of Bilsen marks a new chapter in eps’ global journey. “Tom knows the live business inside and out,” said Okan Tombulca, founder and Managing Director of eps. “He brings deep industry…
L-Acoustics has invited visitors to discover the next generation of residential and commercial audio innovation across three dedicated spaces at Integrated Systems Europe (3-6 February 2026, Gran Fira Barcelona). From immersive home cinema to cutting-edge installed sound solutions, the company will demonstrate how its technologies deliver extraordinary audio experiences for any application and environment. Visitors can explore L-Acoustics innovations across three distinct locations: Audio Hall – Hall 7, Booth #7B190 The L-Acoustics showcase in the Audio Hall features a comprehensive display of the company’s loudspeaker systems, electronics, software, and solutions. This is the destination for integrators and audio professionals seeking…
ETC has announced High End Systems Dataflash 5000, a strobe fixture capable of 52,000 lumens. With both an RGB LED array and a 3200-7500 K white light center, Dataflash 5000 offers bold colour capabilities to meet any artistic vision. An IP65 rating makes Dataflash 5000 an ideal choice for festivals and outdoor gigs. Dataflash 5000 has an LED engine that turns on and stays on. With the variable white light centre and the surrounding RGB LEDs, designers can achieve both warm and cool strobing while also painting the stage with vivid colour. Included dome accessories make Dataflash 5000 even more…
The Belgian festival summer of 2025 was defined by spectacular productions on the country’s largest stages. PRG Belgium, one of the leading providers of event and live productions, consistently turned to the powerful IP65-certified fixtures from German lighting innovator ROXX. In particular, the ROXX NEO and CLUSTER series were supplied in large numbers, delivering powerful looks, reliable outdoor performance, and broad creative freedom for lighting designers. By recognising the potential of ROXX early on and investing heavily in the NEO and CLUSTER series, the company, with the close support of distributor Luxillag, not only expanded its inventory with innovative, weatherproof…
Claypaky Ultimo Sharpy fixtures shone a light on British rock band Enter Shikari when they played during their four-week fall European headline tour. UK-based Pixeled Event Production provided a dozen Ultimo Sharpys, Claypaky’s next-generation beam moving head that packs serious power into a sleek, lightweight design that’s IP66-rated. Pixeled Event Production was one of the first companies in the UK to stock Ultimo Sharpy, investing in an inventory of 24 fixtures. “Enter Shikari is known for their high level of production, and the audience expects a great show,” said Pixeled Director Lucy Harrison. “I wanted a punchy, small and fast…
After months of research and conversations with rental specialists across the UK AV community, INFiLED have released its first UK LED Rental & Staging Guide. This E-book features insights from experts at Brompton, Disguise, and experienced video engineers working across major theatre, touring, and live-event productions. Inside the guide, you’ll find: The seven key factors experts consider before choosing rental LED, practical guidance for concerts, conferences, theatre, broadcast, and touring, trends influencing the UK events and staging market and tips to ensure LED investments scale, perform, and deliver ROI. You can download the E-Book here. www.infiled.com
IPS has welcomed Steve ‘Shad’ Yelland as Project Manager, bringing with him more than three decades of industry experience and a track record across touring, audio, live events and large scale festival production. Shad began his career in audio in the 1990s before moving into festival and touring roles, eventually progressing into production management for major events. His ability to solve problems under pressure, keep complex operations organised and deliver high quality productions has made him a respected figure across the industry. Over the last 25 years, Shad has worked on some of the world’s most recognisable stages and with…
As part of his globe-spanning Party After Dark Tour, Pitbull brought his high-energy live show to arenas across the UK & Europe. Known for tightly choreographed performances, big production, and an extensive band and brass section, Adlib provided a comprehensive technical solution that could deliver a big impact with precision and consistency across multiple large venues for the UK and European leg of the tour. Adlib worked closely with Pitbull’s production team to deliver an integrated touring solution across audio, video, lighting, and rigging, all designed for rapid deployment, reliability, and scalability. Leah Coyle, Account Manager, Adlib commented; “The technical…
