ADJ announced the immediate availability of its new Focus Flex L19. Featuring the same lime-infused, high CRI, colour-mixing LEDs as its compact sibling, this larger version packs in almost three times the quantity to allow for larger output and pixel-mapped effects. The Focus Flex L19 feature nineteen high-output 40-Watt RGBL (red, green, blue & lime) colour mixing LEDs. These are arranged in three concentric circles across the face of the fixture and can be controlled independently to allow for the creation of animation patterns as well as for pixel-mapped playback of low-resolution video content. The inclusion of the lime LED…
Author: Alicia Pollitt
K SYSTEM earned rave reviews from performers, technical staff and visitors alike this summer at various festivals, and at the popular Poupet Festival. Thomas Maindron, director and programmer of Festival de Poupet, explains that he was first introduced to K SYSTEM, developed by French start-up Naostage, by Donovane Amelin, the festival’s lighting director, earlier this year. “We heard about Naostage when going over the technical specifications for this year’s festival,” he recalled. Naostage’s K SYSTEM allows for the automation of an endless array of lighting, audio, video and media effects in real-time in perfect sync with the show or fixed…
Alex Mungal opened a window to an array of looks in support of the band’s 18-song set by drawing inspiration from Star Trek’s iconic Romulan and Klingon warships. “I grew up watching a lot of Star Trek and Doctor Who, so it’s no surprise that I draw on the architecture and set design from those stories,” said Mungal, owner of Alien Lites. “For this tour, we based our overhead truss configuration on the wing-shaped warships. This gave us a lot of different angles to direct light from. We had glowing light coming in from the sides of the giant wings.…
Siena’s “Concerto per l’Italia” is an annual classical music event that takes place in the city’s iconic ‘Piazza del Campo’ each July. The open-air setting of the concert it was essential to design a sound system capable of providing coverage. Sound D-Light, a recent addition to L-Acoustics L-ISA Rental Network, were trusted with the responsibility to design and install the sound system. This assignment was facilitated by Sound D-Light’s existing relationship with Sisme, L-Acoustics’ long-standing Certified Provider Distributor in Italy. The primary objective was to deliver clear sound all along the 333-metre, U-shaped square, not only for the 2,500-seated audience…
Showlight announced that it is back and will return. Following the enforced postponement of Showlight 2023 and a bumpy ride during the pandemic, the committee has reassembled. The Showlight committee is currently exploring new locations and actively seeking sponsorship for the next Showlight, the date and location of which will be confirmed in the new year. Experienced committee members are joined by a flush of new members in organising this quadrennial. Incoming Showlight Chairman, Jim Tetlow commented: “We are truly excited that Showlight is back with such energy and cannot wait to bring our delegates a fantastic programme of papers…
Visitors to LDI will have a chance to demo both hardware and PC systems, including the NX1, Obsidian’s lighting console. The NXP, as well as a small USB-powered control surface for ONYX, the NXK, both ideal companions to the NX1 console, will also be on display. On display in Obsidian’s line of NETRON signal distribution devices will be the line of IP65-rated data distribution products for entertainment, and the recent winner of a PLASA Award for innovation. Obsidian is launching a line of NETRON products in smart form factors optimised for system integrators and fixed installations. Two new compact devices…
Lightware Visual Engineering announced a move to a new corporate facility at Hungária Office Park in Budapest, Hungary. In the HOP, technology sector corporations such as Siemens, TÜV Rheinland, and TK Elevator have been operating, and Lightware now joins this operational entity. The history of Lightware began at its former headquarters in 1998, located in downtown Budapest. Lightware decided to move to a larger office to create more space and capacity for creativity and to handle the workload more effectively. The handover process of the new 7,000-square-metre office building began in September 2023, with the relocation of the manufacturing and logistics…
AV Stumpfl will present new PIXERA 2.0 media server features and their BLACKPEAK projection screen surface on 3 – 5 December 2023 at the LDI exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. Users now have granular control over how they collaborate on PIXERA projects. They can opt to share only a single portion. Another upcoming PIXERA feature highlight is “Content Remapping”, which makes it possible to define multiple areas within a content frame, and to position them separately in the compositing space. PIXERA is the exclusive media server sponsor for the LDI’s Battle of the Busk training opportunity and AV Stumpfl will…
MOVECAT announced its change of name to MOVEKET. This decision directly responds to the increasing worldwide demand for stage automation solutions with high safety standards in the entertainment sector. The suffix KET in the new company name stands for Kinetic Entertainment Technologies. “The change of name is an important step in our strategic development. It underlines our commitment to first-class products, services and future product innovations that meet the ever-growing demands of our customers,” commented Peter Streicher, Managing Director of MOVEKET. moveket.de
Fatboy Slim appeared in the world’s biggest holographic performance at London’s Alexandra Palace where 12 Claypaky Skylos searchlights scanned the sky. Fatboy Slim’s performance in October was projected outside Alexandra Palace onto a 50-metre-high holographic screen as fans danced to the DJ’s track, “Praise You.” The event, produced by Saatchi and Really Creative Media, was livestreamed on EE’s Instagram as part of its branding. After the new EE was announced to the nation, the evening’s surprise performer was revealed as Fatboy Slim appeared on the mammoth holographic screen. “Praise You” featured virtual backing dancers from across the country sourced from…
Jeff Ravitz selected an array of Martin fixtures from Christie Lites for the Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band 2023 Tour. I’m proud to have been Bruce’s LD since the Born In The USA Tour in 1984,” said Ravitz. “They wanted the audience to immediately notice a new and fresh look to this show when they entered the arena. Bruce embraced the idea that he and the E Street Band are really a bar band that plays great rock and roll music with no frills. For this tour, they wanted a more conspicuous feel of an updated look. To…
Colour has always been “a huge part of our design process.” Dayne deHaven said of the work that he and his collaborator at the District 5 design studio, Tyler Shapard, have been doing for The Band Camino. The set design included scenic elements that were coated with UV light-sensitive paint. The same paint was also used on the band’s instruments. “This tour design was all about dynamic colour and UV looks,” said deHaven. “In many of the songs, we use colour to accentuate Jeff (Jordan) and Spencer (Steward) as they trade off singing lead vocals. By assigning a specific colour…
Young musician takes advantage of HH Electronics Tensor Go portable PA system. Tal Jones a Songwriting graduate of BIMM London is now based in Cardiff where he is a member of Welsh band Hudo. In order to meet the needs of this spectrum of gigs, Jones decided to invest in a portable compact PA system which was easy to transport and set up, up and had the quality to deliver a performance. He explained, “I realised quite quickly that in order to get the most out of doing my smaller solo gigs, I needed to be able to sometimes provide…
This year’s main stage production and lighting design for Spain’s Medusa festival by Eduardo Valverde and a team from his design studio Experiencias Visuales (EV) included 72 MegaPointes and 12 BMFL WashBeams. These lights were at the heart of a visual environment created. It was EV’s first time designing the Main Stage for the event organisers, Andreu Piqueras and Javier Crecente, and the setting was evolved working closely with Brok Décor who co-ordinated the construction and setup of the impressive scenic elements including LED screens. This year’s theme was “Age of Times,” so the stage represented a gigantic time machine. …
ETC distributor Stonex has announced the addition of the Hog 4 line of consoles to its portfolio. Stonex will distribute the full range of the Hog 4 line including the Hog 4-18, Full Boar 4, Road Hog 4-21, HedgeHog 4X and more. Stonex continues to play an essential role in the industry by introducing ETC’s Hog 4 consoles to its portfolio. This decision marks an achievement in the company’s growth and highlights its commitment to innovation in the professional lighting sector. Marketing & Commercial Director at Stonexl Paloma Expósito commented: “One of the highlights of this collaboration is ETC’s ongoing…
Audio Precision launched the new APx516B audio analyser. Tailored for R&D, production testing, and other audio engineering applications, the APx516B offers analogue and digital audio testing. A feature of the APx516B is its capability to bridge analogue and digital audio testing, reflecting today’s diverse audio landscape. It also offers a 3-year standard warranty, optional 5-year extension, and ISO 17025 accredited calibration. “The APx516B offers electronic audio customers a budget-friendly modular solution without compromising AP’s performance and service,” said Dan Knighten, Audio Precision General Manager. “It features a digital interface slot, allowing it to adapt to ongoing changes in digital audio.…
Andrew Liddle, the longstanding designer for New Order since the band’s emergence from Joy Division in the early ’80s, turned to Elation’s powerful Proteus Excalibur narrow-beam moving head to create lighting on the band’s recent tour across mainland Europe and the UK. Liddle specified the Excalibur for the tour and says the choice came from a suggestion from Ryan Knutson at Brown Note Productions in Denver that eventually led to New Order utilising the fixtures on a short US tour this past March. “Since then, they have become an integral part of the show,” the designer noted, “working to expand…
CAST Group of Companies announced the appointment of Nicholas Lau as Product Manager for BlackTrax and Jose Fernandez as Assistant Product Manager. Nicholas Lau brings a unique blend of technical expertise and a deep understanding of the product. Lau’s journey with CAST started in 2018, and he has since played a role in the delivery of large-scale productions, internal testing, and client technical support. “The intelligence ingrained within the core of BlackTrax provides ample room for growth. Given the ongoing advancements in tracking and automation technology, coupled with the scalability and reliability inherent in BlackTrax, we find ourselves in an…
