3Made AV has become a new distributor for AV Stumpfl PIXERA media server systems in the Benelux region. The founders, Dave Vos and Bart Van der Perre, bring technical and logistical expertise to 3Made AV. The company will provide training and support for its clients’ AV projects. “We are confident that our partnership with AV Stumpfl and our deep understanding of their products will drive increased sales in the Benelux region,” commented Dave Vos, co-founder of 3Made AV. “We believe 3Made AV is the perfect choice to represent Austrian quality, as well as the vision that comes with the brand.”…
Author: Alicia Pollitt
Ayrton has launched IP65-rated Argo 6 Wash and Argo 6 FX fixtures. Ayrton is launching a weather-sealed effects luminaire, Argo 6 presents a minimalist design incorporating features for total protection against harsh weather with easier internal access. A new composite alloy, reduction in thickness of the parts, an optimised cooling system, simplified lens guidance, and integration of low-density optical components, mean Ayrton has been able to reduce overall weight by 20%. Meanwhile, the placement of pan & tilt motors in the base and head of the luminaire avoids the constraint of weatherproofing the yoke arms. A new submersible ventilation system…
In addition to the PIXBAR 400 IP G2 RGBW, NicLen has invested in Cameo lighting by Adam Hall Group’s new PIXBAR SMD IP G2 with SMD LEDs. The PIXBAR 400 IP G2 is part of the second generation of the Cameo PIXBAR Series and allows users a variety of creative designs and placement options for lighting effects and set designs. In addition to the stack kit for connecting up to three units, the Verti-Mount bracket allows the LED bar to be set up vertically. Furthermore, the new PIXBAR G2 can also be mounted on a base plate with an M20…
Vectorworks invites architects, interior designers, landscape professionals, site designers and entertainment design professionals to its worldwide Design Day series on 3 October. “This worldwide Design Day series is a dynamic opportunity for us to connect and engage with the diverse Vectorworks community in the US, UK, Canada and Australia,” commented Vectorworks Chief Technology Officer, Steve Johnson. “From New York to Sydney, we look forward to welcoming our customers to hear from industry experts on the latest developments and features and from remarkable design professionals making the most of Vectorworks and designing without limits.” In addition to exploring the upcoming software…
Marketa Fantova has joined Robe as international education programme coordinator and designer, where her role will be co-ordinating Robe’s existing Next Robe Generation (NRG) programme on an international level. Robe Commercial Director, Josef Valchar Jr commented: “We are delighted to have Marketa onboard. We have known each other for some time, she has the right knowledge and extensive connections in the arts and education worlds, great communication and diplomatic skills, and we are all looking forward to working alongside her as she develops this important and exciting aspect of Robe’s future vision.” Marketa has over 10 years of university undergraduate,…
Magnifying the Beauty – a Cartier Show designed and directed by Lulu Helbaek and Simone Ferrari was held at the Salone dei Cinquecento in the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence on 28 May 2023. Lighting Designer, Pasquale Mari, assisted by Gianni Bertoli and Programmer, Mattia Carli was responsible for lighting the evening’s events. Mari chose to illuminate the statues and highlight the grand architectural elements of the room using 40 Robert Juliat Dalis 860 cyclorama lights which he floor-mounted just 1m away from the painted walls and statues. “I chose the Dalis 860 fixtures because of the purity of their whites,”…
JL Group (JLL) has announced its expansion to the US. JLL Commercial Director, Phil McMichael, commented on the move: “As our client’s business needs evolve, we evolve and so following the delivery of multiple successful Stateside projects in partnership with our Agency, Corporate and Television clients we are delighted to announce our full-time expansion into USA.” JLL’s first US office will be a new hybrid working hub opening on Madison Avenue, New York and will serve as the base for new team members, the existing UK team, a meeting point for our clients and a collaboration space with our strategic…
LD Systems presents its new MON G3 Series. The MON G3 Series includes four models in the sizes 8″, 10″, 12″ and 15″. In the development of the new MON G3 Series, LD Systems was guided by the features and functions of high-priced stage monitors that are used at large events and on tours. Thus, the MON G3 models are based on a newly developed combination of woofer and titanium tweeter in a compact coaxial design. In addition, the integrated CD horn, with its optimised dispersion pattern of 50° by 90°, ensures a separated sound image as soon as several…
The Encore LP12Z IP is powered by twelve potent 20 quad colour RGBL LEDs, which deliver a combined output of up to 4,400 lumens. A 16-bit precision dimming control of the red, green, blue and lime LED chips allows for the creation of a huge gamut of output colours, while selection of options is facilitated via 64 preset macros. The fixture can also be used to output white light with colour temperature variable between 2700K and 6500K. Five additional white light macros allow selection of popular choices. The inclusion of the Lime LED element boosts CRI and perceived brightness as…
Lighting Designer, Emmanuelle ‘Gigi’ Pedron has taken Elation Professional’s broadcast market KL Panel XL IP LED soft light for Queens of the Stone Age’s The End Is Nero Tour. “I wanted to do a colour field type show in the style of an abstract painting, minimalistic in form with a sense of open space,” Pedron explained of her design. “I want people to see what I see in my head when I hear the music — like Chromesthesia — and I needed a light that could express that with colour.” Pedron says the idea behind using the KL Panel XLs…
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,…
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…
