d&b group has announced the latest update to its SustainSymphony platform, a cloud-based sustainability management software designed for the live event industry. The update now closely aligns SustainSymphony with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) set by the United Nations to address a wide range of global sustainability and equality issues. With the integration of the SDGs into the SustainSymphony platform includes a new feature that highlights SDG-related actions within the user interface. T Key enhancements include: SDG integration, event activities and data collection related to the 17 SDGs are marked in the platform’s interface and an SDG matrix has…
Author: Alicia Pollitt
Together with UK distributor LED Limited, ROXX, presented itself at PLASA Show. The company was extremely satisfied with the course of the event: “As in previous years, the show was well attended. We were pleased to welcome many highly qualified visitors to our joint stand with LED Limited,” said ROXX Managing Director Michael Herweg. 100 ROXX E.SHOW and CLUSTER fixtures (models S1, S2, B2, B4) each as well as other ROXX fixtures were on display at stand E12 in London’s Olympia. The new NEO, an IP65-certified LED washlight was very well received. Equipped with 24 40W RGBL LEDs, NEO generates…
When FOH engineer Chris Leonard took up his latest role, piloting the sound for country star Jason Aldean, he wasted no time in streamlining his FOH set-up. “I took up the position in February, spent March prepping and hit the festival scene in April; so it needed to be a fast transition,” he said. One of his concerns was lack of familiarity with the existing console. “While it is an amazing desk, I didn’t want to try and learn a new console on a gig of this size.” Instead, he turned to his DiGiCo Quantum 338. His other concern was…
The Occasionall Group has announced the completion of its largest project to date, providing staff for Taylor Swift’s iconic The Eras Tour. The Eras Tour saw The Occasionall Group rise to the challenge of staffing events of this scale. Across 1125 shifts and over 7000 hours of dedicated service, Occasionall Staff team members played a role in enhancing the customer experience. With over 300 staff members on the ground this summer, the company was responsible for the distribution of over a million Pixmob wristbands. In recognition of her leadership and contribution to the success of The Eras Tour staff fulfilment,…
Karol G recently concluded her Mañana Será Bonito world tour with four stadium shows in Madrid. The year long run featured an ambitious production with lighting design by Lightswitch Senior Director Ignacio Rosenberg, working with lighting vendor PRG. At the heart of the design were Elation PROTEUS luminaires, which played a role in both the stadium and arena shows. The tour began in August 2023 and spanned the United States, Mexico, and Latin America, with the European leg launching on 8 June, 2024, in Zurich, Switzerland. Rosenberg used the PROTEUS MAXIMUS and PROTEUS HYBRID MAX across Latin America and Europe…
ASM Global has announced that Gemma Vaughan has been promoted to Acting General Manager of AO Arena, in Manchester. Vaughan joined ASM Global in 2023 as Sales and Marketing Director at AO Arena and has stepped into the role of Acting GM. From Live Nation Entertainment and Cuffe & Taylor, to Escape to Freight Island and now AO Arena, Vaughan has 14 years’ experience within the live entertainment industry. Since joining ASM Global Vaughan has been integral to the successful re-imagining of the AO Arena with the launch of The Mezz, the UK’s first celebrity chef restaurant and bar experience…
Wisycom has released its new MTH610 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter, the latest addition to the brand’s Symphony line of products, at IBC 2024. The new handheld features dual-band capability in the 470 to 1260 MHz range. “We developed the MTH610 to fill a need in the live performance industry for a wireless microphone solution that offers flexibility and durability,” said Leslie Lello, Product Specialist and Project Manager, Wisycom. “This new transmitter features an ergonomic design that makes it one of the lightest and easiest to carry in the professional audio world. The MTH610 also incorporates all the functionalities of our popular…
Morillo Energy Rent successfully implemented an energy solution at the Primavera Sound 2024 music festival. The project, aimed at reducing fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions as much as possible while ensuring reliable energy supply, marks a step forward in the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship and operational efficiency. Morillo leveraged its expertise in energy management to introduce a combination of battery-based energy storage systems (ESS) and low-consumption Stage V power generators, depending on the specific needs and available resources. This approach enabled the effective provision of energy across various areas of the event, including performance stages, catering, and production.…
Backup Tech has announced the latest Backup Ambassadors. Backup trustee, Koy Neminathan, has overseen the Ambassador programme and is delighted to introduce, Chris West, Lee House, Luke Edwards, Paul Jones and Amber Etra. Ambassadors spread the word about what Backup does to the wider industry, encouraging companies to become Backup Partners and helping individuals raise money for Backup through fundraising initiatives. Ambassadors also attend live activities, meetings and events, including the annual Backup Village Fete. Chris West runs West Training Services and decided to become an ambassador to help ensure the future of the charity by raising awareness and supporting…
Serious Stages have wrapped up its summer season with the company providing stages and site structures for BBC Radio 2’s Party in the Park concert in Moor Park, Preston. The Serious TZ 25m roof main stage was designed in collaboration with clients’ Festival Republic and the BBC, creating a striking performance area. It was flanked by goalposts carrying a PA and giant LED screens, with extensions for a DJ platform, stage right, for Radio 2 DJ sets between bands, with a total frontage of 55m. Serious also installed the stage platform in the tented Radio 2 stage, which featured DJ…
British pop musician Alice Merton prefers to work outdoors in the summer and saw numerous festivals are on her current tour schedule. Highlights included were the Southside Festival in southwest Germany, Hurricane Festival in northern Germany and Donauinselfest in Vienna. The set, which was redesigned especially for the festival dates – a co-production by Alice Merton, Set Designer Kolja Briese, Manager Paul Grauwinkel and Lighting Designer Clara Mix – is reminiscent of the setting of the video for the most recent single, ‘Pick Me Up’, which depicts an abandoned house in South Africa. It includes eight of the weatherproof Strobe/Wash XDC1…
Brompton Technology has announced its new Q-SYS plugin integration, the Brompton Tessera LED Controller Plugin. As part of the Q-SYS Ecosystem, software and hardware manufacturers collaborate with Q-SYS, to create market-ready solutions that integrate with its cloud-manageable audio, video and control Platform. Brompton Technology worked closely with Q-SYS, who has fully vetted and endorsed the following plugin integrations with a Q-SYS Certified (developed with Q-SYS and supported by Brompton and Q-SYS) badge. The plugin introduces reporting and control features, creating a solution for LED video installations. With simple configuration and setup, this powerful combination brings together Brompton’s quality and extensive…
Kylie Minogue recently capped her first Las Vegas residency at the Venetian Resort’s new Voltaire venue. For much of that run, she’s been accompanied on the road by DiGiCo, most recently with a Quantum852 console in her monitor world. That desk, piloted by Monitor Engineer Kevin Glendinning, was supplied by Solotech UK for her recent run of shows in Europe. Glendinning first encountered Minogue mixing her stage sound for broadcast fly dates, including her 2009 appearance on American Idol. It was a role he’d reprise occasionally with her over the next 15 years as other television opportunities arose, such as…
Waves Audio has announced eMo IEM, an immersive in-ear monitor mixing plugin for eMotion LV1 mixers. eMo IEM offers 360-degree panning for in-ear mixing at the click of a button. No expensive external hardware or complex routing is needed: simply set the monitors output of the Waves eMotion LV1 mixer to “Immersive,” and the performers will receive monitor sound in their in-ears. The eMo IEM aims to improve the in-ear experience by providing an immersive, three-dimensional listening environment in in-ear monitors. The eMo IEM provides panning control that can be controlled directly from the eMotion LV1 mixer or remotely, using…
Production Futures, has announced a collaboration with the Institute of Sound, Communications and Visual Engineers (ISCVE). The aim of the partnership is to strengthen industry links and provide pathways for newcomers in the sound, communication and visual engineering sectors. As part of the ISCVE Early Careers Committee’s commitment to supporting the next generation of professionals, the collaboration will help to further bridge the gap between education and industry, offering links to ISCVE’s range of free and paid training programmes via the Production Futures platform, giving education partners and newcomers access to essential learning tools. “ISCVE is excited to be joining…
Showlight saw many people at PLASA Show London 2024 and got to witness the anticipation caused by the news that Showlight returns May 2025. There was a contingent of students enquiring about the subsidised student scheme and huge interest in the new introduction of afternoon workshops for 2025. The format of the workshops is shaping up and Showlight is encouraging manufacturers, designers and students to put forward their ideas for more workshops Showlight have already received a number of Papers proposals following its Call for Papers in June and is looking forward to more coming in. The Programme of Papers…
Sennheiser has stepped into a new era of digital wireless audio transmission with the launch of Spectera – the world’s first bidirectional wideband solution. Using the WMAS (Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems) technology, Spectera reduces wireless system complexity, while at the same time increasing capability, enabling time-saving workflows and offering full remote control and monitoring, including permanent spectrum sensing. Spectera features bidirectional bodypacks that manage both digital IEM/IFB and mic/line signals at the same time. The solution is resistant to RF fading and allows for flexible use of the wideband RF channel, for example for digital IEMs with a latency down…
The Area Four Direct UK team enjoyed a busy and productive PLASA Show 2024, which returned to the Grand Hall, Olympia, London from 1 to 3 September. This year saw a new stand design constructed from MILOS M520 Quatro truss, incorporating three video walls forming a backdrop of dynamic rolling video content showcasing the Area Four Industries brand portfolio represented in the UK, including – MILOS, LITEC, EXE TECHNOLOGY, XStage, TOMCAT, and JTE. Located on stand J20, A4IUK enjoyed busy footfall throughout the event. The stand had been designed to showcase key product lines including the full range of EXE…
