Kappa FuturFestival, Italy’s largest EDM event was accented by a lighting design that incorporated the architectural elements of Parco Dora, from Giovanni Ricciardi, who described the process this way: “This year, in addition to taking care of the lighting part of all the stages of the Kappa FuturFestival, I took care, together with Andrea Moi, of the adaptations of some creative drafts for some of them. That is to say, we transformed some internal ‘ideas’ into reality.” Helping Ricciardi achieve his vision at the festival were 50 COLORado PXL Curve 12 and 50 COLORado PXL Bar 16 fixtures supplied by ZaLight…
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Halo has added 24 Robe PAINTE moving lights to its rental inventory, which were delivered in September 2024 following the PLASA professional lighting and sound expo by the team at Robe UK. These are added to Halo’s existing lighting rental inventory, which already includes several other Robe moving lights – Pointes, MegaPointes, Spikies, Spikie+s, Spiiders, and LEDBeam 150s – all of which have been purchased in the last 6 years. Halo’s CEO Yann Guenancia and his team including hire manager Andrew Luck made the decision after considering various options and receiving a demo of the PAINTE fixtures at Halo. Guenancia…
d&b audiotechnik has announced the launch of ArrayCalc V12, the latest version of its system planning and simulation software. This update introduces new features including d&b’s virtual Patch Plan, an enhanced visualisation tool designed to streamline workflows and improve the accuracy of infrastructural planning. These enhancements enable users to plan and deploy sound systems with precision and efficiency, reducing both time and effort. A key feature of ArrayCalc V12 is d&b’s virtual Patch Plan, which represents an improvement in professional sound system planning. As audio networks become increasingly complex, the Patch Plan simplifies system design by providing a comprehensive visual…
Beartooth kicked off 2025 with a January 17 homecoming concert at Columbus’ 20,000-seat Schottenstein Center. Immersing the crowd deeper into this experience was a lighting and production design from Squeek Lights. Victor Zeiser, Ben Jarrett and the Squeek team relied on the punching and colour rendering power of 119 CHAUVET Professional fixtures for the show. Drawn from Squeek Lights’ own inventory, these fixtures included 22 Color STRIKE M motorised strobe-washes, an equal number of Maverick Storm 4 Profiles, along with 18 Maverick Storm 1 Hybrids, 18 Storm 2 BeamWashes, 24 STRIKE Array blinders, and 15 COLORado PXL Bar 16 battens.…
Riedel Communications has announced the launch of its StageLink family of smart edge devices for seamless network streaming. Unveiled at ISE 2025, the new networked I/O boxes are set to redefine IP-based audio and intercom workflows with unparalleled flexibility and performance. The StageLink product line enables media professionals to capture and distribute signals across their networks, ensuring a smooth and cost-effective transition to IP-based workflows. By leveraging standard network cables instead of specialised infrastructure, StageLink devices create a decentralised, scalable system that integrates microphones, intercom, GPIO devices, and other audio-enabled equipment with ease. “StageLink takes professional audio and intercom workflows…
Imminence’s dark space was created by the band’s LD Nate Haber for their 20-date tour. Capturing the mood of the music in the aptly named “The Black Tour,” Haber sometimes kept the entire stage black. At other times, he cast long shadows from his side lighting over much of the stage and presented the musicians as darkened or monochromatically covered sihillouetes. “Darkness is a pretty big element of the show. The programming of the performance is really where the role of darkness is applied,” said Haber. “ Many times, during the show we simply turn everything off and leave the…
With the two new Event Carts, EC16 and EC19, HOF is launching a resilient solution for transporting equipment. The Event Carts can be equipped flexibly and can be customised for the respective application. Conversion is simple and can be completed in just a few minutes. The Event Carts are a flexible alternative to conventional cases and therefore a practical transport solution for (event) equipment of all kinds. To use the space in the Event Cart as effectively as possible, the different levels can be screwed in at 7.5cm intervals. This creates space for a wide range of optional accessories, such…
AGF (A Greener Future) reveals 34 events, venues and innovators from 14 countries as finalists in the International AGF Awards 2025, sponsored by Skydiamond. Awards are given across 10 important sustainability categories, including power, water, food and travel, and the top accolade of the International Greener Festival Award and International Greener Arena Award 2025. The ceremony will be held on 25th February to close the Green Events & Innovations Conference at the Royal Lancaster London. “Huge congrats to all of the shortlisted festivals, venues and innovators! We’re really looking forward to celebrating together at the International AGF Awards in February,…
LINK has announced the acquisition of AGORA’s assets and intellectual property. “This acquisition represents a significant step in LINK’s strategy to provide comprehensive power and data solutions to our global customers,” said Marco Piromalli, CEO of LINK Group. “AGORA’s expertise in network management and control systems perfectly complements LINK’s power distribution and connectivity portfolio. By combining our strengths, we can offer entertainment and broadcast professionals complete, integrated solutions that streamline their operations and enhance performance.” David Rocher, AGORA’s Chief Technology Officer, expressed enthusiasm about the merger: “Joining the LINK family opens exciting possibilities for the AGORA team. With LINK’s global…
Showlight Bursaries are now available for early career delegates. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Diamond Sponsor: Ayrton, Showlight has a limited number of reduced-priced conference places available to early career freelance professionals. To apply for these places please submit a resume/CV, portfolio or website, along with a maximum 200-word (1200 character) statement describing your career and interests, and why you would like to attend Showlight2025 in Dijon this May. The deadline for applications is 15 March 2025. Showlight wants to encourage as many people as possible to be able to attend this conference and appreciates that the cost of…
For audio engineer Daniela Seggewiss, DiGiCo ticks a host of boxes; workflow, customisable layout, support and sound performance that is compatible with different styles of live performance. As a child, Seggewiss knew she wanted to be involved in the live music industry. She loved music but was not keen on performing. Watching a gig at 13, she caught glimpses of people wearing black clothes running around in the shadows and disappearing. Although unsure what they were up to, she knew it was what she wanted to do for a career. From that night, she travelled to gigs and always chatted…
A GPS-powered guardian, GeoTag doesn’t just track; it transforms. With 4G IoT SIM connectivity, built-in recharging capabilities, and integration into your gear, GeoTag ensures equipment is always on the radar. TAZAAR teamed up with APT-GB to create a new standard. GeoTag delivers reliable, real-time location updates, geofencing alerts, route tracking, and timestamped data – even in remote areas. Lisa Stafford, Founder of TAZAAR, is driving a new industry standard to deter theft: “TAZAAR GeoTag isn’t just a tracker – it’s a thief’s worst enemy and every professional’s peace of mind. We recognised that consumer tracking tags weren’t built for the tough…
The 67th GRAMMY Awards stage design has been revealed ahead of the ceremony on 2 Feb. Designed by Yellow Studio, the 2025 stage design marks the New York design studio’s fourth consecutive year working with The Recording Academy. The stage design draws inspiration from the iconic Gold-Plated Gramophone Statuette. At the heart of the set, a 20-foot mirrored gramophone serves as a dramatic focal point, framing GRAMMY presenters and winners. The stage is flanked by over 750 LED tiles, creating a dynamic visual backdrop. Curved stairs cascade from the main stage into the nominee seating area, which is bathed in…
Motor Stage Automation (MSA) is supplying a full rigging, control and automation package for the current Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular world tour, co-produced by Cameron Mackintosh and Nick Grace Management and performing in over 15 countries and regions worldwide. Cameron Mackintosh’s production team led by technical director Chris Boone directly approached MSA wanting an ingenious touring solution and global technical support for the tour. Nick Grace Management, who is responsible for contracting the touring personnel, then asked Roger Smissen on board as Head of Rigging and Automation, with his company, Van Der Smissen Production, providing a touring crew team…
Felix Peralta has been lighting Café Tacvba for about eight years now. Late this November and early December, he got to use his formidable design chops to create a powerful lightshow for the band’s 35th anniversary celebration that was as bold and wide-ranging as his client’s music. The magic Peralta worked at the three sold out Café Tacvba arena shows in Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Mexico City drew heavily on colour rendering and dynamic effects from 40 COLORado PXL 12 Curve motorised battens and 130 Color STRIKE M motorised strobe-washes. Adding extra punch to the three-hour show were 64 high output…
L-Acoustics will host special ‘Masters of Sound Experience’ interview and discussion sessions in Hall 8.0, demo room B4 on February 4th and 5th at 5:15 PM and on February 6th at 4:30 PM at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Barcelona. These sessions will give guests the opportunity to delve into the creative process of today’s most forward-thinking sound designers: Tony Award-winning Cody Spencer (Sound Design for Here Lies Love, The Outsiders, Romeo + Juliet 2024, JOB), Xandy Whitesell (Sound Engineer for Bon Iver, Nathaniel Rateliff, Gregory Alan Isakov) and Stephen Hughes (Sound Design and Sound Engineer for BBC Proms). Earlier…
3G Productions has reported that it has bolstered its sales staff with two recent hires: Sebastian Yepes as Director of Accounts, and Juan Segovia as Account Manager. “With their years of industry experience and strong relationships, particularly in the Eastern US, Sebastian and Juan will be instrumental as we continue to grow our brand equity and expand our reach as a national full-service production company,” said 3G Productions’ CEO, Keith Conrad. “They’re each a fantastic fit with 3G’s ‘customer-first’ culture, and we’re proud to welcome them to our sales team.” Based in Orlando, Sebastian Yepes comes to 3G after more…
The Big Fam Music & Arts Festival concluded another successful year with record attendance. This year’s festival featured a combination of BASSBOSS loudspeaker systems and Allen & Heath digital mixers across its three stages. The festival partnered exclusively with BASSBOSS for all stages. Cole Greve, an audio engineer and one of the festival’s directors, opted for BASSBOSS systems due to its performance. “What I really like about BASSBOSS is that it’s the only system that I don’t have to worry about over-pushing,” he explained. “I know the gear can handle itself no matter what I throw at it.” Greve also…
