The FR20 DTW is a compact wash fixture that is ideal for a wide variety of stage, theatre and commercial applications where space is limited. It is the most recent addition to ADJ’s popular Encore range of LED-powered stage lighting. The Encore FR20 DTW is powered by a 17W LED engine and is equipped with a 2-inch Fresnel lens. It produces a soft-edged beam with a 19-degree beam angle and is perfect for illuminating small stages, performance areas and displays. It is also supplied with a Frost Filter, which can be used to increase the beam angle up to 45-degrees,…
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Vincent Fenton, working under the name French Kiwi Juice, or FKJ for short, delivered his first long player in 2017 and 2019 sees the French multi-instrumentalist tour Europe and North America. Vincent Fenton, working under the name French Kiwi Juice, or FKJ for short, delivered his first long player in 2017 and 2019 sees the French multi-instrumentalist tour Europe and North America. Described by the press as ‘one of the flag bearers of the New French House musical genre’, FKJ is also heavily involved in the visual objectives for his live performances and his concerts guarantee visual as well as…
UK distribution company Ambersphere Solutions are today announcing a streamlining of their product portfolio, “We have decided to dedicate our moving light offering to Ayrton Digital Lighting” said Ambersphere’s Glyn O’Donoghue. “It has been a real privilege to witness the innovation coming from the Ayrton development team and to experience the exceptional product-reliability first hand. We are very excited about the future working exclusively with Ayrton moving lights”. O’Donoghue continued: “to allow us to focus solely on Ayrton, we have decided to cease our distribution relationship with Claypaky. However, we remain dedicated to providing ongoing service and support for all…
Prague based LightNeq have become the latest addition to the Music & Lights distribution network in becoming exclusive distributors of Prolights, Tribe, ArchWork, DAD, ProAudio, Protruss and GDE. LightNeq have a strong relationship with the largest production and rental houses throughout the Czech Republic but also with the smaller rental houses – priding themselves on being able to find a solution that fits all budgets. The reputation of LightNeq has grown over the years with clients such as the Spandau Ballet and the O2 arena in Prague. Managing Director of LightNeq, Pavel Lenoch explained: “Each of the Music & Lights…
In 2017, Britannia Row was tasked with providing live audio for the Tottenham Hotspur’s ground closure at White Hart Lane. After proving itself as a trusted audio supplier to the Premier League club, two years later the rental house was asked to supply top engineers and a control package for a special event to mark the opening of the club’s new stadium. Working closely with Donaldson Creative, event producers Gary Beestone Events and Theatre contracted in Britannia Row to ensure a smooth delivery was achieved for the highly anticipated production. Britannia Row Client Liaison, Tom Brown, explained why it was…
Since its inception in 2002, the TPi Awards has consistently grown in size and status. Nowadays the event is dubbed by the industry as the premier networking date for the live production industry. Each year, revellers descend on Battersea Evolution donning their Sunday best to acknowledge and reward the achievements of the most talented and successful individuals and service companies working within the industry. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpiapr19_digitallr/30 Photos: TPi, Lindsay Cave & Joe Okpako www.tpiawards.com www.gotolive.co.uk www.brianyeardley.com www.transitionvideo.com www.robe.cz www.pahire.com www.visualedge.media www.nexo-sa.com www.yamaha.com/2/proaudio/ www.on-productions.co.uk www.mdgfog.com
Prolight concepts group have released a new catalogue of products for 2019. The last 9 months have seen changes over at the new Prolight Concepts HQ. The bigger warehousing and office complex has allowed for more stock holding and efficient dispatching. This, in turn, has allowed it to expand it’s product range. The catalogue has over 2200 products featured and the introduction of multiple distributed brands including LDR, Lynx Pro Audio and The Confetti Maker. The new 2019/20 catalogue has arrived and will be officially released at Plasa, Leeds. Andrew Jeffrey, Managing Director commented: “Our 2019/20 catalogue contains over 2200…
London and Dubai based event design and technical production company Maestra Group has added several new staff to the London team – filling new positions created due to extremely strong business in 2018. The company has also doubled the size of its premises in east London by acquiring the warehouse space next door, creating a brand-new environment from which to service and administer a diversity of shows and events. The new staff joining the team include two project managers, two production designers and another technical manager. Maestra London’s Managing Director Justin Hammond commented: “I’m always very energised to see new…
Fredrik Jönsson, is heading to Oslo’s “Riksteatret” in May to lead a lighting design workshop presented by Prostage. The workshop will be held over two days, and Fredrik will talk about a number of topics, including basic lighting principles, WYSIWYG CAD/Visualisation, methodology and process exemplified through case studies from his long career. In addition to the daytime program, all participants are invited to have dinner in the Prostage showroom at Bryn in Oslo in the evening of the first day. Fredrik Jönsson is a Swedish lighting designer. He has worked with lighting for more than 30 years, mostly in TV,…
4Wall Entertainment, a US-based provider of lighting and video rentals, sales, and services, has completed the asset purchase of HSL Group Holdings of Blackburn, UK. Since the initial announcement earlier this month, 4Wall worked diligently to complete its first international acquisition and is now proceeding with the integration process. The facility and location is being rebranded as 4Wall UK, creating the first international presence for 4Wall. 4Wall UK will be comprised of the former HSL sales team and staff, with former HSL Managing Director Simon Stuart leading the sales team and assuming the role of VP of Business Development. “With…
Music & Lights will be on show throughout the 2019 edition of Music Inside Rimini. The fixtures from their ever-popular brands Prolights and Tribe will be featured on the ‘Live You Play’ rock stages at MIR – the event dedicated to technologies specifically designed for ‘the show’ that will be held in Rimini from 5 to 7 May 2019. An impressive stage (stage N.3, Hall C3) fully lit by Prolights luminaires, recreates the atmosphere of a real live show offering visitors a true live immersive experience. The stage will host live performances and the chance to get up-close-and-personal with the latest lighting…
Designed by Kuba Czarnik, a brief look at the 2019 range of Prolights luminaries in action at Prolight+Sound 2019. www.musiclights.it
L-Acoustics and L-Acoustics Group have announced the future acquisition of a majority stake in DeltaLive UK, a specialist in audiovisual services and rental. This operation follows the November 2018 acquisition by L-Acoustics Group of HGP, a manufacturer of precision sheet metal, and its sister entity, API, specialised in powder coating. For the founders of DeltaLive UK, Paul Keating and Mark Bonner, this transaction coincides with the sale of their Dubai-based operations, Delta Sound to PRG, heralding a turning point in the history and activity of the company. For L-Acoustics Group, the acquisition of DeltaLive UK vertically reinforces its expertise in…
Music & Lights stand design at Prolight+Sound 2019 featured the largest footprint to date and played host to over 400 luminaires in the Prolights arena along with the 20 new lighting products in the touring, studio and architectural markets also on display which were launched during the event. The display area featured a new and innovative interactive touchscreen system allowing visitors to test fixtures at their own leisure, interact with the Music & Lights team and the dedicated global distributor network. New fixtures on show included: PANORAMAIPSPOT – A powerful 420W flexible IP rated moving LED Spot delivering stunning brightness levels,…
Leisuretec inspired the industry’s future bright sparks with a training day on Zero 88’s FLX / S Lighting Consoles. The event took place at Leisuretec’s HQ in February 2019, offering a group of home-educated students aged 13-18 the unmissable opportunity to taste the world of entertainment and theatre lighting. Zero 88’s FLX / S lighting desks provide a simple and intuitive solution perfect for applications where the user has little lighting knowledge but needs to operate their theatre, school stage, event or production. Each desk equipped with a visualiser, the group of young people learnt how to patch and set…
Martin Tremblay, President and CEO of Solotech, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Brigham as General Manager of the company’s DeKalb office. In recent years, Solotech has undergone significant international growth and has found that the addition of local general managers for Solotech’s offices best supports the vision and the business model of the company: Think Global, Act local. This new position will allow the company to maintain its operational efficiency while supporting its growth on a long-term basis. Under the shared responsibility of Philip Giffard, President, Sales and Systems Integration Division, and Mickey Curbishley, President of the…
Unique Sound Systems (USS) has been fielding successive generations of Martin Audio solutions extending back 16 years, and this year they have been right at the cutting edge of technology, deploying everything from the new compact ADORN series through to the popular and powerful XD12 up to the new Wavefront Precision (both WPC and WPM systems). At this year’s Cheltenham Festival, one of the most famous events in the UK horse racing calendar, upwards of a hundred Martin Audio loudspeakers were on duty throughout the event. The Jockey Club once again turned to their regular sound and lighting supplier, USS,…
Lighting designer Jan Van Lindt from PRSPKTIV DESIGN has been working with Belgian-Egyptian singer songwriter Tamino. Van Lindt recently lit three evenings at the Ancienne Belgique in Brussels where he used five Robe MegaPointes on the floor behind the artists as the main dramatic lighting tools. He chose the MegaPointe – sourced from the venue’s 24 new house fixtures – to accent the intensity and drama of Tamino’s performance. Van Lindt commented: “It’s all about the music with him and my job as LD is to support with interesting visuals that don’t distract from what he’s singing”. The AB show…
