MA Lighting International has announced MMT as the new exclusive MA distribution partner in Chile. From 1 July 2024, MMT will offer the entire MA Lighting product range, support & service for hardware and software, as well as training. Stephan Saremba, Managing Director of MA Lighting International, commented: “We are excited about joining forces with MMT to develop our brand in the Chilean market. Both companies have a clear focus on providing high-quality products, excellent customer service and solutions to address customer needs in the various markets we are active in. With the commitment and expertise of MMT a strong…
Author: James Robertson
Adriano Candeloro and Joel Murray are founding directors of Sightline Productions – a busy and successful NSW-based AV and rental company specialising in delivering the very highest technical production values to a range of corporate and B2B clients across Australia, New Zealand and much further afield with a variety of international work. Sightline has added various Astera products to its inventory. The first Astera products to arrive at Sightline were AX1 PixelTubes in 2019, a figure that’s now jumped to over 50 fixtures. In addition to these, they also have AX2 LED battens, AX3 LiteDrops, AX5 TriplePARs, AX9 PowerPARs, as…
Legendary blues rocker George Thorogood is hitting the road once again with his band, The Destroyers. Monitor engineer Colten Hyten cares about sound, most importantly the mixes that Thorogood and his band are listening to on stage and the levels reaching their ears during a typical 90-minute set. “We were trying out some of the Sensaphonics in-ear options and they made us aware of the new dB Check Pro – I tried it out and it’s been a really magnificent tool in my work box,” stated Hyten. The Sensaphonics dB Check Pro sound level analyzer is designed specifically to show…
RF Venue has introduced COMBINE6 HDR, its next-generation antenna combiner for wireless in-ear monitor (IEM) system transmitters. The advanced-design HDR series delivers higher performance and more channels in less rack space for the best value in wireless audio. For performers, sound engineers and even the audience, wireless IEMs can solve a range of live sound challenges, but dropouts and interference can turn wireless IEMs into a nightmare problem on their own. The culprits are typically antenna farms, where multiple IEM transmitters can create a chaotic mess of signals with accompanying intermodulation distortion and excess noise. Designed and built to advanced…
Sonos Libra has been officially appointed as DirectOut’s distributor for Thailand and Vietnam, effective immediately. Sonos Libra, a prominent provider of professional audio distribution services, has built an outstanding reputation in Thailand and Vietnam. With its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, as well as its expertise in audio distribution and processing, Sonos Libra is the ideal partner to strengthen DirectOut’s presence in Southeast Asia. “DirectOut’s approach to audio distribution and processing has caught the attention of many professionals in recent years and further strengthened their reputation. It was therefore a great solution to add to our catalogue. The highly…
Set in the heart of London and kicking off Friday 28 June, American Express Presents BST Hyde Park has become a staple in the summer festival calendar, featuring legendary global performers in the capital’s celebrated Royal Park. AEG Europe has announced its upcoming series will be the company’s most sustainable festival yet, with several new initiatives set to minimise environmental impacts. Sustainability is a key driver behind the company’s business decisions and with several new environmentally responsible initiatives in place, the company has heralded the 2024 season as their most sustainable run of festivals to date. From removing carbon emissions…
The Isle of Wight Festival 2024 is setting a new benchmark in sustainability by integrating hydrogen-powered generators into its power infrastructure. GeoPura’s hydrogen powered generators (HPUs) replaced traditional diesel fuel to power crew and artist catering and part of the guest village; supplying zero-emission electricity from hydrogen for the first time at the festival.This bold initiative is part of the festival’s commitment to becoming the most sustainable in the UK. By introducing hydrogen power, the festival is making a significant leap towards reducing its carbon footprint and setting an example for other events. Caroline Giddings, Director at The Isle of…
The Claypaky HY B-Eye K15 Aqua represents a significant upgrade from the latest HY B-Eye K15, setting innovation and light output standards and belonging to the Claypaky’s Shield Family, that sets a new standard for weather-resistant lighting solutions. These IP66-certified fixtures are designed to be high-performance, ultra-durable, and long-lasting. Also, they are dustproof, ensuring reduced maintenance costs and hassle-free operation. The Claypaky HY B-Eye K15 Aqua original optical unit improves uniformity and light output efficiency. The rotating front lens and the individual LED control unleash a mesmerising world of kaleidoscopic projections and captivating eye-candy effects, making it an all-in-one lighting…
Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Environmental Solutions Initiative (MIT ESI), with the support of Coldplay, Warner Music Group (WMG), Live Nation, and Hope Solutions, has assembled an advisory committee as it enters the next phase of its Assessment Report of Live Music and Climate Change in the US and the UK. This newly selected advisory committee will be made up of over 50 members with assorted, specialized expertise in live music and the event industry, as well as academia. “As I’ve been saying for many years, we urgently need data-driven action on climate and nature breakdown in every area,” said Ellie…
Drew Hornback creates a textured production design for Scotty McCreery’s Cab in a Solo tour, which like the music it supports features a strong narrative element. At its heart is a three-paneled blow-through video wall displaying captivating content created by filmmaker Jeff Ray, the Austin, Texas creative responsible for many of McCreery’s videos, including Five More Minutes, This is It, In Between, Damn Strait, and It Matters to Her, as well as Cab in a Solo. Adding visual impact to the video panorama are 18 CHAUVET Professional STRIKE Array 2 fixtures supplied by Blue Crew Productions of Nashville. Hornback positioned…
Elation supported the British Music Embassy (BME) stage at the 2024 South by Southwest (SXSW) conference and music festival in Austin, Texas. Partnering with the Academy of Live Technology at Production Park, Elation lighting was used to illuminate the stage and artists while serving as a valuable training ground for the next generation of lighting technicians and operators. The BME stage is a high-profile platform at the renowned festival and is run on behalf of the UK Government International Department for Business and Trade. It provides a valuable showcase for the UK’s best emerging acts and has played host to…
Marking the 80th anniversary tour of Holiday On Ice, the 2023-24 No Limits tour was created by AED Studios in Lint, Belgium and played 174 performances in 21 cities across Germany with Claypaky Volero Wave and Scenius Profiles, from tour lighting provider Rentall Europe, lighting the figure skating spectacular. No Limits and its 40 skaters and artists spanned many imaginative settings, from monster battles to Roman chariot races to the Wild West. The show also pushed the technical standards of live entertainment with an impressive three-dimensional, 200-square-meter LED screen, approximately 300 projectors and a unique kinetic lighting installation. Lighting Designer Tim…
DirectOut has launched MAVEN – a smart audio platform that redefines the limits of flexibility, rack space and DSP power. Building on the success of the PRODIGY series, MAVEN offers DirectOut’s powerful DSP engine in a compact 1RU device, expanding the integration possibilities for sound engineers, system designers and AV professionals. With the modular architecture and popular module-design introduced by PRODIGY, MAVEN is fully compatible with its big brother, PRODIGY.MP and can be tailored to the specific needs of any project. It delivers the same DSP power, enhancing its flexibility and range of applications. MAVEN offers support for a variety…
Arto Company is a rental and full technical production company – lighting, sound, video, rigging etc. – based in Wavre, the French-speaking region of Belgium – and working vigorously across the concert touring, festival, live event, and corporate sectors. Their first Robe purchase was in 2019, and since then the inventory has expanded dramatically with the latest purchases being 16 iFORTES, 48 LEDBeam 350s and 18 Tetra2s, which join over 100 other Robe fixtures in the house, including 24 ESPRITES, 48 LEDBeam 150s, 18 T1 Profiles and two RoboSpot systems. “We started observing that Robe was a clear market leader,…
BlackTrax real-time tracking technology will be featured at InfoComm 2024, taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendees can explore the capabilities of BlackTrax at two renowned manufacturer stands: Fulcrum Acoustic (stand C9335 and N102 Audio Demo Room) and d&b audiotechnik (stand C9421 and N103 Audio Demo Room). Fulcrum Acoustic will showcase their state-of-the-art immersive audio solutions by integrating BlackTrax’s precise real-time tracking with their Fulcrum One software. Fulcrum One is a complete software environment for designing and modeling sound reinforcement systems, immersive audio installations, and room acoustics. Its user-friendly interface also allows for the tuning, optimization, deployment, and control…
Music Venue Trust (MVT), the charity which represents hundreds of Grassroots Music Venues (GMVs), has called upon politicians from all parties to “seize the moment” ahead of the forthcoming UK General Election on 4 July, and to help save the sector from the deepening crisis it finds itself in. MVT has published a report entitled ‘A Manifesto for Grassroots Music’, which sets out the steps that need to be taken in order to stem the closures of GMVs, currently running at more than one per week, and to bring stability to the sector. Calling this “a once in a generation…
EM Acoustics announces a new addition to its international sales and support network with the appointment of Danmon Asia as exclusive distributor for Vietnam. The agreement covers EM Acoustics’ entire product portfolio which includes point source loudspeakers, line arrays, subwoofers, stage monitors and related electronics. “Danmon Asia is renowned for its long experience and proven expertise in delivering high quality products and services across the entire media production and presentation sector,” commented Greg Clarke, Brand Manager at EM Acoustics. “We look forward to working with Bjarne and his colleagues in promoting our full spectrum of products and services to potential…
TAF USA has welcomed Carter Klute to the team as its new sales representative. Carter is responsible for contacting new customers in the United States and Central/South America, as well as providing timely and knowledgeable service to existing TAF USA customers. Originally from the Midwest, Klute has now made New Smyrna Beach, Florida, his new home and base for his activities with TAF USA. With a contagious smile and outgoing personality, Klute fits right in at the TAF USA office and will help take the brand to higher levels of success. TAF spoke with Klute during his first week at…
