Lenny Kravitz’ Blue Electric Light tour kicked off in Europe in June 2024 with Sound Image, a Clair Global brand supplying a control package for the tour that includes two DiGiCo Quantum852 consoles for veteran FOH Engineer Laurie Quigley and Monitor Engineer Josh Mellott, two SD-Racks, and six SD-MiNi Racks, plus three Fourier Audio transform.engine platforms. Mellott is something of a DiGiCo whisperer. He has been touring with Kravitz for 14 years, initially as a monitor tech before getting behind an SD7 to mix, and previously worked on DiGiCo desks with Crosby, Stills & Nash on tour and at Sound…
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The owner of Bear Bright Studios, Luke Edwards, when asked which colours are dominant in his tour design for Jacob Collier’s global Djesse tour, he simply said, “all of them.” His answer makes sense, considering that the tour he’s lighting covers his client’s widely celebrated four-volume Djesse album, a 50-song opus that weaves myriad musical influences. “While I usually follow a rule of using no more than two colours on stage, working with Jacob led me to break that mould,” said Edwards. “Each of the four albums in this collection is associated with its own distinct colour. For this production,…
Elation is strengthening its commitment to product quality and reinforcing confidence in its offerings by expanding warranty coverage on several product lines. The KL Series and OPSSeries (Outdoor Permanent Specification) series, along with the FUZE PENDANT and FUZE PENDANT COMPACT, now come with an expanded, complete 5-year fixture warranty for long-term protection. Additionally, the company’s new PARAGON Series, as well as full-spectrum FUZE Series luminaires, benefit from 3-year warranty coverage, offering enhanced assurance for customers. The warranties cover not only the light engines but also any manufacturing defects, materials, and workmanship, ensuring full protection throughout the extended coverage period. Eric…
Belgrade, Serbia-based Light and Sound Design (LSD), headed by Milan Scepanovic became a Robe distributor for the Serbia with Kosovo region in 2023 and have been very successful with the brand. Their area of operation has now been extended to embrace the entire Balkans region – adding Bosnia & Herzegovina, North Macedonia and Montenegro to their list. Avolites and LSC Control Systems have chosen to go with LSD distribution to stimulate their presence throughout the Balkans and additionally in Albania, together with all the strategic advantages this will bring to LSD’s customers. LSD is a stocking distributor, and for speed,…
Karol G experienced a groundbreaking 2024, from the release of her album Mañana Será Bonito to winning a Grammy to a three-continent trek with 20 sell-out shows. Her tour statistics underscore the weightiness of the endeavor: a total audience of 2.3 million; four consecutive sold-out shows at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid; the highest-grossing Latin tour of all-time for a female artist; $307 million in ticket sales; and the first Latin artist to carry her own full PA across South America. Fans can watch the Netflix documentary that showcases how Karol G fought to bring her vision of the tour…
Michelle Guadalupe Felix Garcia must be one of the few sound engineers on the planet to have been personally asked by Chris Martin to help Coldplay record at their studio. How she got there is a story of pure determination and an ambition to raise awareness that has led to the formation of the Audio Accessibility Alliance (AAA), a Clair Global backed industry think tank that aims to open conversations and create meaningful change around disability in entertainment technology and live event production. When Garcia, who is a blind sound engineer, contacted Live Nation about possible employment opportunities, it marked…
L-Acoustics has announced the LA1.16i, an ultra-compact 16-channel amplified controller specifically engineered for the installation market. This latest innovation delivers channel density in a space-saving 1U format, making L-Acoustics sound accessible for a wider range of venues and applications. The new LA1.16i amplified controller delivers 16 channels of premium L-Acoustics sound in an ultra-compact 1U format, ideal for small and medium-scale installations. Its high channel count enables the deployment of large quantities of speakers while its space-efficient design maximises rack space utilisation and optimises installation costs. “Following the success of our LA7.16i amplified controller, we identified a clear need for…
With decades of rigging expertise, KDH Precision ensures both successful performances and the safety of all involved. Since 2017, the company has provided rigging services for Metallica and collaborated with numerous A-list acts and major events. Founded by Chad Koehler, one of the industry’s most experienced and recognised rigging specialists, KDH Precision continues to set the standard for excellence in rigging and safety. KDH Precision has worked closely with acclaimed artists such as Rihanna, Beyoncé, The Rolling Stones, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, Kid Rock, and most recently, Chris Stapleton and Zach Bryan. “With the ever-growing complexity of production spaces, ensuring…
L-Acoustics has announced L-Acoustics DJ, a solution that transforms traditional stereo DJ setups into fully immersive spatial audio experiences. The comprehensive solution empowers DJs and electronic music artists to transform standard stereo content into dynamic, three-dimensional soundscapes live, all without disrupting established workflows or requiring complex technical interventions. As audiences embrace increasingly sophisticated entertainment experiences, the potential of audio immersion in electronic music venues has remained largely untapped, with most clubs and festivals still utilising conventional stereo or quad configurations. L-Acoustics DJ unlocks this potential by making spatial audio accessible, intuitive, and immediately playable for DJs of all technical backgrounds.…
L-Acoustics captivated industry partners, clients, and press at its Keynote 2025 event at London’s iconic Roundhouse Theatre. The invitation-only gathering drew attendees from 40 countries to witness the unveiling of a comprehensive suite of audio innovations and strategic partnerships. “The emotional connection between a performer and the audience results from the perfectly crafted collaboration between artists who create the source, engineers who perfect the system, and venues that curate the space to deliver exceptional experiences,” said Laurent Vaissié, co-CEO at L-Acoustics. “The innovations announced at our 2025 Keynote support our vision to create the best shared sound experiences.” The audio…
SIXTY82 has announced the opening of its new UK office at Production Park in Wakefield – the dynamic hub for live events, touring, and production industries. Having successfully served the UK market for years via distribution, SIXTY82 is now taking the next step in its growth by establishing a full presence in the country to further enhance product support, improve lead times and listen even more closely to its UK customers. The UK office will be led by Managing Director Tom Richter, who brings a wealth of experience from his time as UK Head of Integration at TAIT, a global…
Professional Bull Riders (PBR) events deliver a high-octane experience that demands as much from the technical crew as it does from the athletes. For the audio team at Gateway Studios & Production Services (GSPS), ensuring pristine, uninterrupted sound across both live and broadcast mixes means relying on a processing core that’s both powerful and resilient. Since 2022, that core has been Outline’s Newton. “Newton’s been a great tool for our setup — super intuitive and easy to program right out of the box,” said Shane Thomas, the system engineer responsible for deploying and managing GSPS’s touring rig for the sport’s…
KB Event has announced the next chapter in its continued growth by welcoming Matt Jackson, formerly of Fly By Nite, to its Sales & Development team as the Company’s Sales Director. With over 16 years’ experience in the events industry, Jackson brings a deep understanding of event logistics as well as strong client relationships and a fresh perspective which aligns with KB’s strong ambitions for growth. Jackson’s addition to the team and his expertise have come at the perfect time. As KB heads into a hugely busy summer period, his experience – spanning high-profile tours, shows and festivals, makes him…
DiGiCo has announced that ATEC Pro has become a DiGiCo Distributor for Austria. Since 2011, when Managing Director Manfred Prochazka came on board, ATEC Pro has become an indispensable asset to clients, offering support at every stage of their events. Part of this aim includes adding DiGiCo to their impressive list of exclusive distribution for Austria, and creating the highly regarded Everything AV events, while adding to their training, demo and preparation facilities. The DiGiCo team could not be more excited to join ATEC Pro on 7 May, at the Arena Wien, for this year’s event, which will feature product…
Worley Studio has officially opened just three miles from Downtown Nashville. Blending mid-century design with modern functionality, the new facility offers artists, producers, and creatives a versatile, first-of-a-kind environment to rehearse, shoot, and build their projects. At the heart of the facility is Studio A — a 40′ x 60′ x 18′ space featuring a private loading dock, three-phase cam-lock power, HVAC mini-splits, snake access, and a 4K camera feed to auxiliary rooms. Two additional rooms offer flexible options for green rooms, lounges, wardrobe, or staging. Worley Studio is also available for photo and video shoots, making it ideal for…
At the end of Alice Cooper’s outdoor CoopStock show this spring, the iconic rocker was joined on stage by a group of other artists, including Rob Halford of Judas Priest, as well as Corey Glover and Robin Zander of Cheap Trick, to perform his hit classic “School’s Out For Summer.” The event was initiated to raise funds for Solid Rock Teen Centre, an educational institution Cooper cofounded 30 years ago to provide young people between the ages of 12 and 20 with places they could go to learn more about music, art, film, photography and other forms of creative expression.…
After Matt Stephens and Josh Watson of Afterglow Lighting were introduced to Elation’s new PARAGON LED profile fixture at LDI in December courtesy of Chris Healy from the manufacturers rep firm Healy Sales they knew they wanted a closer look and it didn’t take long before a full demo of the LDI award-winning LED moving head was arranged. “We’ve been extremely impressed with Elation’s innovation and design over the past decade, and the PARAGON is another standout example,” stated Josh Watson, Production Manager at Afterglow. “We had a gap in our inventory that needed filling, and this fixture was the…
Lighting designer Benjamin Moffitt has been working for US rock band Foreigner for the last two years and has been a lighting professional for 40 years, and for around 20 years of that period, he has been using Avolites for his lighting control. Moffitt described himself as ‘always an Avo Sapphire guy’ when it comes to his control system and console of choice, and most recently has been appreciating the power, flexibility and simplicity of the Sapphire combined with the Titan software. Now he is also starting to lean towards Avo’s D9 after a couple of uses and is currently…
