MDG Fog has announced the availability of GDTF, General Device Type Format, files on its generators. The General Device Type Format (GDTF) is an open standard used in the entertainment industry to describe the capabilities of lighting fixtures and other stage equipment in a standardized format. By using GDTF files, lighting designers and technicians can ensure integration and accurate representation of MDG Fog’s products in their lighting control systems and 3D visualisation software. The addition of these GDTF files underscores MDG Fog’s commitment to supporting the industry with the latest technological advancements, enabling users to create more precise and dynamic…
Author: Alicia Pollitt
A national campaign is being launched to educate young people about the vast range of career opportunities available in the live events sector. The campaign is being coordinated by leading events technology provider Adlib in partnership with key industry organisations such as PLASA, The Power of Events, Production Futures and LIVE, a federation of live music associations. Adlib has produced a 20-minute film which highlights the myriad of different jobs within a dynamic industry that is currently estimated to be worth over £70 billion to the UK economy. Andy Dockerty, Adlib’s Founder and Director, said: “The events industry is one…
DiGiCo is setting the stage for the new Quantum326 launching at PLASA. “A considerable number of audio professionals have asked us for a smaller version of the Quantum338—and specifically one with zero compromises to its feature set—so we’ve had our R&D team give the people what they want,” said DiGiCo Managing Director Austin Freshwater. “Aside from sporting one less screen and a dozen fewer faders, the Quantum326 is every bit the same remarkably powerful, versatile, and robust desk as its larger sibling, perfectly extending our full Quantum experience to a host of smaller performance spaces and touring productions with tighter…
Meet the Backup team at the Backup Support Hub, part of the #WeMakeEvents Stand A18 at PLASA 2024. Trained Mental Health First Aiders from Backup and Music Support will be available for the whole show to share information and signpost, with specific support again being offered by EventWell in the Safe-Space for anyone who needs it, at any point during the show. This is also a chance for companies and individuals to learn more about the services Backup provides and find out how they can get involved and support the industry charity. Tuesday sees the first Backup Interactive Wellbeing session,…
David Guetta brought his show “The Monolith” on July 25 at the Ciutat de València Stadium. The impressive, large-scale set design integrated the latest technology with visual effects, creating a comprehensive sensory impact on the audience. The show not only impressed with its visual design, but also with the inclusion of pyrotechnics. Global Live Entertainment SL, producer of the event, and FlugeAudiovisuales, were responsible for supplying the technical equipment. The stage set-up included a giant LED screen with a cube-shaped design that ruled the stage, creating an impressive and immersive visual presence. 24 Ayrton Cobra laser-sourced fixtures were utilised for…
Avolites plans the UK debut of the Diamond 7 (D7) at this year’s London PLASA show on stand C28 within the Robe village. Two variants, D7-330 and D7-215 that can be packed in a standard Peli Air case and checked in as hold luggage to fly anywhere with you, will be on the Avolites stand for demonstration. Other hardware available for demonstration on the stand includes our flagship lighting control console the Diamond 9, with both variants D9-330 and D9-215, along with the T3 and T3-W – Avolites’s smallest footprint professional lighting control product. Sapphire Touch, Arena, Tiger Touch II…
Twenty One Pilots’ The Clancy World Tour had lighting and production designers Tyler Shapard and Dayne deHaven of District 5 who got into the narrative spirit of this tour, creating a show that was multi-layered, and evolving. “On this tour, as always, we set out to tell a story,” commented Shapard. “A huge part of telling that story is how the production is slowly revealed throughout the show. We never want to show the audience too much too quickly, and have the show feel stale.” “This particular show is broken up into three main acts,” added deHaven. “Each act reveals…
A new partnership has been announced by lighting designers Ross Chapple and Nick Jevons. Auratecture brings together the combined creative talent of these two lighting and production designers to offer a ‘design house’ with a bold artistic vision. The duo share a mission to challenge their clients to push design boundaries and to bring striking and unique looks to the stage through visually creative technical production design. “We have a historical friendship stretching back over a decade, during which time we have admired each other’s creativity and work ethos,” explained Jevons. “Our individual artistic visions are contrasting yet complementary, and…
Serious Stages staged headliners The Prodigy, Sonny Fodera and Skrillex at Leeds and Reading Festivals’ new Chevron Stage. Designed and manufactured in 2024 at Serious Stages Wells HQ, the new 20m wide roof, with 8m screen and PA goalposts, was flanked by twelve 6m high scaff towers supporting giant chevron LED’s, supplied by Colour Sound Experiment. Completing a distinctive arena design a LED net curtain roof was suspended over the audience in front of the stage, creating a spectacular light-show, supplied by Special Structures Lab & Colour Sound Experiment. Serious Stages supported Festival Republic’s desire to create a new look…
The Obsidian Control Systems team is attending the upcoming PLASA tradeshow from 1-3 September at Olympia in West London with devices in its NETRON data distribution range, including the world’s first line of IP66-rated data signal products for entertainment. On display at Stand C26 will be a 6-port RDM Splitter (RDM6 IP), 6-port EtherDMX Node (EN6 IP), and an 8-port managed POE Network switch (NS8 IP), all IP66 rated and in stock and shipping. The NETRON IP66 range blends the proven chassis and connector technology of Elation’s market-leading IP65 PROTEUS lighting fixtures with the NETRON data platform. The NETRON IP66…
Eventures was responsible for the lighting, sound, and video equipment on the three largest stages at Open Beatz festival where Tobias Reinartz (visualprime) was responsible for the lighting design, working with the new Cameo ORON H2 Hybrid Phosphor Laser Moving Heads for the first time. The ORON H2 IP65 Hybrid Phosphor Laser Moving Head, which Eventures sourced entirely from NicLen’s dry hire stock, was the central element of the lighting design this year. “The ORON H2 is the brightest and most powerful beam moving head I’ve seen to date,” said Reinartz. “It offers everything you need for a festival like…
Airbeat One 2024 was held at Flugplatz Neustadt-Glewe, Germany where Lighting Designer Christopher Rostalski, CEO of CR Lichtdesign, used 130 Claypaky Tambora Linear 100 LED pixel-mapping bars. Every year has a different country theme with France being highlighted in 2024 and the stage designs and presentation of the festival reflecting that choice: The main stage was a replica of the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre in Paris. Rostalski selected 130 Claypaky Tambora Linear 100 fixtures for the main stage where they outlined the venue’s central structures with a total of 12 vertical lines with a maximum height of almost…
Bose Professional has announced the appointment of Adam Castillo as Vice President of Global Marketing. Castillo brings over 20 years of experience leading marketing teams at companies ranging from startups to large, global technology companies. Castillo joins a diverse and growing list of senior tech professionals recruited to the newly independent Bose Professional team in the last year. Castillo will report to CEO John Maier. “We are thrilled to welcome Adam to the Bose Professional team,” said Maier. “His deep experience in global marketing and extensive expertise in the pro-audio industry will be invaluable as we continue to grow our…
The Jonas Brothers launched an expansive world tour with the FOH audio team, consisting of FOH Engineer Adam Robinson and Audio Systems Engineer Cameron Manes, spearheading the crucial audio elements of the shows. Given that the tour would be visiting a very wide range of venues, Robinson and Manes were eager to develop an optimised methodology to getting the most consistent sonic performance in each venue. The pair adopted the Sound Devices A20-Nexus receiver and its new Test and Measurement Mode to streamline this approach. While there is an overwhelming influence of technology on the profession, neither has forgotten this…
With effect from 1 September, Melbourne-based manufacturer LSC Control Systems will become the Australia & New Zealand distributor for UK-based lighting controls and visual systems manufacturer, Avolites. Both companies are owned by Czech Republic-based moving light and LED manufacturer, Robe lighting. This development brings these two renowned brands full circle. Although in robust competition for more than 30 years, the two enjoyed a successful partnership back in the 1980s, when LSC provided certain products under OEM license to Avolites. As Robe businesses, both companies can now draw on each other’s strengths together with the resources and dynamics of the wider…
ETC has announced the newest addition to its growing sales force, Joe McDonald as Field Project Coordinator for the UK & Ireland. In his new role, McDonald will be managing sales projects and building customer and end user relationships across the country. He will support Regional Sales Manager Jeremy Roberts and Associate Regional Sales Manager Matt Cowles in working with ETC’s dealers, distributors, and customers. McDonald previously worked as Assistant Head of Lighting at Curve Theatre in Leicester where he gained in-depth knowledge and insight on ETC’s equipment and how best to use the products to meet the needs of…
The Academy of Live Technology (ALT) at Rock Lititz opened its newly constructed education facility to students on 23 August. The building welcomes Pennsylvania College of Art & Design students studying for the Live Experience Design and Production Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. ALT and PCA&D partnered in 2023 to offer an immersive BFA with hands-on technical experience and real-world opportunities. Students majoring in Live Experience Design and Production will take courses at PCA&D’s downtown Lancaster classrooms and will create in the digital labs and production space of this new ALT building on the Rock Lititz campus. “There is no…
Clear-Com has fortified its partnership with Goldenduck, a leading AV solutions provider in Thailand. This collaboration, which has been thriving for nearly a decade, is poised to elevate the after-sales experience for Clear-Com customers. As the demand for communication solutions continues to grow, so does the need for reliable, efficient, and expert support services. Clear-Com’s partnership with Goldenduck directly addresses this need by offering an after-sales service package that aims to exceed industry norms. Hans Chia, Clear-Com’s Regional Sales Manager for Southeast Asia, highlighted the importance of this collaboration. “Our partnership with Goldenduck is a testament to our unwavering commitment…
