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…
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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.…
Across two separate stages, more than 70 ADJ fixtures were supplied for Feest In Het Park festival 2023 by Ultrasound Productions, which utilised both moving heads and static washes to illuminate the performance spaces. The 2023 instalment began with a free party on Friday evening before the main event ran throughout the Saturday afternoon and evening with performances from more than 25 artists. Ultrasound Productions specialises in rental, sales and installation of lighting, sound, video and staging, and equipment. The company was founded by Youri Laanbroek in 2005 to supply mobile DJ services but quickly grew into a full-service production…
Obsidian Control Systems will exhbit new NETRON solutions on stand D50 at the PLASA Show at Olympia in West London on 3 to 5 September 2023. Sampling a host of new innovations including the modular NX1 lighting console and latest ONYX software, as well as the world’s first IP65 data distribution range and other NETRON data distribution devices. The software expansion of the ONYX control platform will be available to view and test drive. Featuring NDI Video Input, Realtime audio analysis and Beat Sync. Visitors will have a chance to demo the NX1, Obsidian’s scalable, full-featured lighting console. A compact,…
Lighting Designer, Tyler Veneziano utilised CHAUVET Professional Rogue R1 FX-B with its five individually controlled RGBW moving heads for Breaking Benjamin’s North American Tour. When lighting the band earlier in summer 2023, Veneziano stopped himself from using this feature at points during the band’s set: “I love the infinite pan and tilt, but I didn’t want to over-use it and become predictable,” he explained. “My plan was to save these looks for key moments to maximise their impact.” When they did rock the crowd, Veneziano was ready with his 12 Rogue R1 FX-B units, which was supplied by Bandit Lites. Veneziano…
Robe will be launching three new products and debuting a brand-new live performance concept on stands A70 & C28. Robe’s partner companies Anolis and Artistic Licence will be on adjacent stands and this area of the show floor. The iFORTE LTX WB will be at PLASA with its solid beam and 245 mm front lens, powered by iSE-TE™ 1000W XP (Xtra Performance) IP65-rated White LED TRANSFERABLE ENGINE offering typical lumen maintenance of L70\B50 50.000 hours. The iFORTE LTX WB can create a visual statement with its solid beam and 245 mm front lens. The luminaire also contains three zoom modes:…
Allen & Heath has unveiled its new CQ series, a trio of compact digital mixers for musicians and bands, audio engineers, home producers, small venues, and AV installers. “CQ takes our renowned processing and effects, adds exciting new assistive mixing tools, and packages it all up into our smallest, and most affordable, digital mixer series yet,” commented Keith Johnson, Product Manager at Allen & Heath. “Usually at this price point, users are forced to choose between a mid-range analogue mixer, lacking in modern features, or an entry-level digital mixer, where corners have inevitably been cut. With CQ there are no…
Safer Spaces Now CIC will be working in partnership with Notting Hill Carnival, Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) and the Metropolitan Police again this year. Safer Spaces Now CIC is a non-profit organisation supporting women and girls, by tackling domestic abuse and sexual violence at festivals and large events. Safer Spaces are gender-informed but gender inclusive, turning no one away that is in need of support and offering gender-specific spaces if required. This year Safer Spaces Now has also joined forces with The Lioness Pride CIC, which is a specialist and frontline community organisation based in Croydon. Their…
Elation Professional presents a line-up of new lighting tools on 3-5 September at the PLASA tradeshow at Olympia in West London. Visitors to Elation Stand D50 will be some of the first in the UK to see the luminaires in the company’s Proteus, Fuze and KL lines, along with other lighting solutions. Highlights in the market-leading Proteus IP65 series include the new Proteus Radius, a high-intensity Beam FX fixture with Solid State phosphor-converted light engine, and Proteus Odeon, a framing profile fixture with a CRI LED engine. Visitors will also be some of the first to see the Proteus Hybrid…
Robert Juliat will be exhibiting at PLASA 2023 with its exclusive distributor for the UK, Sound Technology on stand C22. The stand will feature Robert Juliat LED products, focusing on RJ’s Sully 4C profile and Fresnel fixtures and Tibo HE in the generic ranges, Dalis 862 variable white and Dalis 864 4-colour Footlights, and RJ Arthur LT 800W LED long-throw 4°-10° followspot. Robert Juliat’s real-time position-tracking system, SpotMe, will also be presented. Sully 4C Profile (650SX 4C) is a four-colour (RGBLime), 200W LED profile that delivers perfect whites and high-quality saturated and pastel colours and is also a swift and…
Smode Tech announced the release of a free SMODE version, called Smode Community. In line with Smode Tech’s unwavering commitment to the community, the company is also dedicated to combating climate change and minimising its environmental impact. Smode Community is a free software license for non-commercial use, designed to give everyone access to SMODE’s tools and allowing enthusiasts to explore and express their creativity in real-time. “One of our goals in Smode Tech is creative accomplishment and excellence,” commented Francis Maes, CEO of Smode Tech. “We strongly believe that art matters and with Smode Community we are committed to help…
