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…
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Sadie Naylor joins Sound Technology as Key Account Manager in an expansion of the company’s Professional Lighting Division. Naylor joins from Encore, where she has gained vast knowledge in most disciplines across the events industry. Sadie will be responsible for the management of key customer accounts within Sound Technology Ltd’s Lighting Division. “I am super excited to be part of the team and getting the great lighting brands Sound Technology work with out there in front of more customers,” commented Sadie. Sound Technology Managing Director, Steve Fay, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Sadie to our brilliant lighting team. As we…
A Robe lighting rig was specified and used by Slovenian Lighting Designer, Crt Birsa of Blackout for Dubioza Kolektiv’s closing set of the 2023 Velenje Summer Splash open-air festival. The Velenje show took place at The Vista, a new open-air performance space backing onto the lake and has Robe moving lights as part of the house rig. However, on this occasion, these stripped out to allow Dubioza’s full production rig to be installed for the music evening, including 35 Robe Pointes, 16 Spiider LED wash beams and 11 LEDWash 800s. “We are playing many festivals plus our own headliner shows,…
PLASA Show once again returns to Olympia London to showcase the future of live entertainment technology, the expanded show will set the stage for 239 brands, 112 educational sessions, and thousands of industry professionals. Brands will present their latest products and services: lighting professionals can look forward to meeting Artistic Licence, Astera, Ayrton, Chauvet Professional, Claypaky, Elation, ETC, GDS, GLP, MA Lighting, Martin, Robert Juliat, ROXX, SGM, TMB, and Varilite. Plus, headline sponsor Robe will run live demonstrations. Pro audio professionals can connect with brands such as Allen & Heath, AED Audio, BishopSound, d&b audiotechnik, DiGiCo, EM Acoustics, FBT Audio,…
Britannia Row Productions has supplied L-Acoustics PA systems across four of WOMAD’s stages: Open Air, Saddlespan, Siam and Taste the World, on behalf of Judgeday Productions Director, Dave T. The Open Air Stage is the second festival environment in which Britannia Row has deployed the new L Series L2 system, following exceptional results at Soho House Festival. System Engineer, Sergiy Zhytnikov worked across the Open Air Stage. It boasted main hangs of L2, K2 stacked on the platform for side coverage, KS28 subs in a cardioid configuration across the stage, and A15’s for front fill. Zhytnikov commented: “As WOMAD is…
Anthony Hazelden evoked dynamics from GLP’s hybrid strobes and impression X4 Bar 20s. Experienced lighting designer Anthony Hazelden has made the journey from classic theatre to high-octane dance raves effortlessly, his stage lighting of yesteryear now replaced by hybrid LED strobes, including GLP’s new JDC Line 1000. For a recent EDM concert within Cardiff Castle he not only provided a floor package for headliner Fisher, for whom he was LD, but the generic house rig for the support acts. This included Luther star Idris Elba and Arielle Free. Mindful of the high-speed approach of Australian dance DJ Fisher within a…
Production Futures ON TOUR will embrace and promote AFEM’s code of conduct with posters and helpline information provided in communal areas and restrooms. AFEM actively advocates best practice in its sector and runs a range of campaigns to address challenging issues that affect the industry. Production Futures ON TOUR will embrace and promote AFEM’s code of conduct with posters and helpline information provided in communal areas and restrooms. Providing a safe and inclusive space for newcomers to the production industries is vital according to Production Futures Chief Executive, Hannah Eakins: “AFEM’s campaigning work on developing a code of conduct for…
AV Unlimited has purchased a significant number of Absen NT2.9 panels in flightcases from DWR Distribution. Brothers Arnaud and Guillaume Ducray, are committed to delivering top-notch event experiences is evident through their provision of comprehension design and technical solutions for productions. Their acquisition of Absen NT2.9 panels underscores their dedication to staying at the cutting edge of technology. The panels have not only arrived in time for various events but have also proven to be a valuable asset for the company. The lightweight Absen NT2.9 series delivers a bright image (1,000 nits) and a high refresh rate and can be…
This year marks the seventh anniversary of the collaborative relationship between independent design practice, High Res, and manufacturer of LED video processing products for the film, broadcast and live events industries, Brompton Technology. From major spectacle broadcast events to international touring theatre shows, High Res has cemented its place as an independent design practice. The company’s move into Virtual Production circa 2016 includes world recognised productions such as Netflix’s Nightflyers series; Apple TV’s Foundation Season 1 and Prime Video’s Modern Love Season 2. For all of these, High Res has utilised Brompton’s Tessera LED processing, which has been a companion…
Ayrton chose the PLASA Show 2023 for the official launch of its new IP65-rated Argo 6 fixtures on 5 September 2023. Argo 6 FX will be exhibited on Stand C11 by Ayrton’s exclusive UK distributor, Ambersphere Solutions, alongside other LED products from the Ayrton portfolio. Products on show will include the incredibly compact effects fixture Zonda 9, the laser-sourced Cobra, the IP65-rated Domino, as well as the Eurus profile, the ultra-compact Diablo and the thrillingly diverse Huracán Wash, and more. There will also be a preview of Ayrton’s new Rivale Profile, a 450W LED fixture with a luminous flux of…
JA Productions (JAP) delivered all event, site and operations management on behalf of organiser Birmingham City Council for the Commonwealth Games. Key consideration during both the planning and delivery phase was minimising the event’s environmental impact. JAP set out a sustainability strategy for Birmingham 2023 that took its own plan and objectives, along with the findings post-Commonwealth Games into account. Sustainability goals set for the event included a clear commitment and ownership from its leadership team, reducing the carbon footprint of the event’s logistics, reducing the waste associated with event branding, reducing energy use and wastage across all operations, all…
Attendees of this year’s PLASA Show can experience L-Acoustics new products, recently announced during the company’s Keynote hosted at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Attendees will discover the manufacturer’s newest products, including the L2 with its patented Progressive Ultra-Dense Line Source (PULS) technology. L Series comprises two elements: L2 above and L2D below. One L2 or L2D element provides the same contour as four K2 elements in a format that is 46% smaller and 40% lighter. L Series will be displayed on the L-Acoustics booth and showcased in the PLASA innovation gallery, where it is nominated for the PLASA…
Music First Partnership has partnered with US tech company CATCH, to streamline the booking and management process of travel logistics in the entertainment industry. It has become the first British company to officially partner with Los Angeles based CATCH following the successful rollout of its tech in the US. CATCH, targets entertainment travel managers to help them, and their clients, manage the travel booking process more efficiently. Dan Horton, founder of Music First Partnership, commented: “We’re proud to be the first adopter of CATCH in the UK, following its successful rollout in the US. We’re committed to continually embracing tech…
Kendal Calling has revealed that this summer’s festival has raised £55,735 for local charities, organisations, and other deserving causes. Funds were raised just last month at Kendal Calling through donations, merchandise sales, guest list donations, on-site activations and more, thanks to the continued, truly impactful generosity and support of Kendal Calling’s attendees. Those benefitting from the funds included Hospice At Home, North West Air Ambulance and Eden Animal Rescue who fundraised and raised awareness of their brilliant cause on site, while guestlist donations were raised in support of Alder Hey Children’s Charity and Guide Dogs For The Blind, James’ Place,…
In collaboration with Creative Technology UK and Nordic, HOLOPLOT’s flagship X1 Matrix Array took centre stage at Auto Shanghai – Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition 2023, changing the way audiences experienced the launch of Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car brand’s new model, the Polestar 4 electric SUV coupé. By harnessing the power of 3D Audio-Beamforming and Wave Field Synthesis, HOLOPLOT created a multi-zone audio show, with show visitors treated to a keynote presentation from Polestar’s CEO, ingeniously delivered via two dedicated listening zones, one for English, one for Mandarin Chinese X1 also played a role in creating a audio…
ETC returns to the PLASA Show in September 2023 with new seminars, products and a unique games arcade area featuring the latest in lighting technology for visitors to explore. This year, visitors to ETC’s stand B29 will get a chance to experience technology in a whole new light. The Arcade will feature some of ETC’s newest lighting solutions as a part of a series of interactive games for attendees to enjoy. Visitors are invited to the booth to put their skills to the test in three different games. During the three-day show, ETC product specialists will also present a series…
Stand G11 at this year’s PLASA Show will see DiGiCo showcasing its range of mixing consoles. This line-up includes the Quantum338, Quantum225, S21, and the latest addition to their collection: the Quantum852. Also presenting the newest KLANG immersive in-ear mixing solutions. All these solutions will be available for product demonstrations, with show visitors also having the opportunity to engage with the DiGiCo and KLANG teams. Quantum852 will make its debut trade show appearance at the PLASA Show, boasting a 1000 nit LCD screens that ensure visibility even in daylight. Equipped with an array of eco-friendly credentials, Quantum852 also boasts technical…
For this year’s Smukfest, the ROXX CLUSTER B2 FC was used on the festival’s main stage. The mood was high at Smukfest in Skanderborg taking place from 2 -6 August 2023, 40,000 guests flooded the festival grounds every day to experience 5 days of performances. Nordic Rentals, who supplied lighting for the festival’s main stage, “Bøgescenen”, chose to use 72 ROXX CLUSTER B2 Full Colour blinders. The LED blinder from ROXX imitates the DWE source of a traditional tungsten blinder but can be fully adapted to artistic demands by switching off the “redshift” while utilising variable dimming curves and fade times.…
