The ADJ Group has announced the creation of two key positions at its LA-based headquarters. Shenor Sakadjian joins the group in the new role of Sales Coordinator, while Jake Rhodes takes on additional responsibility within the company as Product Specialist. Sakadjian has joined the ADJ Group in the position of Sales Coordinator. Sakadjian comes with over 20 years of retail and corporate experience as a buyer and customer service agent in the fashion, entertainment and hospitality industries. She will assist the ADJ sales staff as well as the ADJ dealer network with support in all aspects of the sales process…
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Slovenian lighting designer Gregor “Grga” Smrdelj unleashed his talents for a large high-profile show by Slovenian vocal group Perpetuum Jazzile at the Arena Stolzice in Ljubljana. With a brief to create something fresh and different, his first choice of moving lights was Robe, and with nearly 150 on the plot he produced a unique and different look for the sold-out performance based on a three-tiered set design. Smrdelj works full time with Event Lighting, one of Slovenia’s leading rental specialists and the show’s lighting equipment provider. It was his first gig with the group, so the pressure was on to…
The LITEC RL76 double pitch roof is the younger brother, and exciting evolution, of the RL105 double pitch roof. Designed for high loading capacity and long spans, but with an eye on your budget, it’s an attractive structure that adds a nice touch to your outdoor events, as well as providing increased resistance to high wind loads. Scalable from 18m x 16m to 21m x 16m, and up to 15m in height, it’s the perfect choice for your medium-sized outdoor events. Constructed with rectangular RL76A high load aluminium truss with steel fork connections, it provides high loading capacity on medium-long…
With over 25 years of using and adapting mini cameras for touring productions & extreme sports, Phil Woodhead of Woodcrab Ltd. has started a subsidiary company hiring HD lipstick cameras. Having used the Marshall CV225 on various tours Woodhead believes this is the best all rounder out there. It’s easy to set up, rugged, discreet, adaptable and excellent quality. “It seems the term “minicamera” is being used for larger and larger cameras these days but the CV225 is a true minicam. We had it placed on Liam Gallagher’s microphone stand last year and it took a right beating from Liam,…
Pro audio, LED lighting, stage equipment, flight case hardware – Innovative, user-friendly and performance-driven, the Adam Hall Group offers Event Technology Solutions, which enable people to electrify their ideas, amplify emotions and share great moments together. Founded in 1975, the Adam Hall Group is a leading German manufacturing and distribution company providing event technology solutions around the globe to business customers, including retailers, dealers, live event & rental companies, broadcast studios, system integrators & installers, private & public enterprises, industrial suppliers and flight case manufacturers. www.adamhall.com
Keeping with its commitment to foster creativity and innovation amongst young designers, global design and BIM software solutions provider Vectorworks, Inc. announced its fourth annual Vectorworks Design Scholarship. Undergraduate students and recent graduates that share their best work will have the opportunity to win up to $10,000 USD, gain professional recognition and propel themselves into a bright future of design. Submissions are now open and are due by August 29, 2019. “The Vectorworks Design Scholarship is an incredible opportunity for up-and-coming designers to promote their work and win funds to support their future endeavours,” said Alice Lowy, marketing programs director at Vectorworks.…
TechPro, a provider of lighting, video and sound services for the live events industry has announced a switch of role for Event Services Director Mike Foyle, who is now set to focus on improving the company’s communication and collaboration with its clients. Foyle joined TechPro in 2012 as a Project Manager following more than a decade in an agency environment, covering all aspects of marketing and communication, but specialising in video production and live events. His ability to help TechPro consistently deliver flawless events for its clients, saw him promoted to Event Services Director in 2015, a role in which he…
The Super Bowl is arguably the most wireless-intensive live event every year, with thousands of devices vying for clear spectrum. Leading up to the big game, the 2019 host city of Atlanta saw a wide range of football activities, concert events, broadcasting, and fan experiences. To ensure flawless operation and outstanding sound quality across these events, Shure wireless systems were selected for game day, including the flagship Shure Axient Digital wireless system and Shure PSM 1000 in-ear monitors. All RF usage was planned and managed by NFL Lead Frequency Coordinator Karl Voss. Primary audio supplier ATK Audiotek again brought in…
KB Event, specialist transport and project management providers for the live music, exhibition and conference industries, are excited to announce the promotions of three members of their team; Howard Dearsley, Amy Woods and Laura Meredith. Howard Dearsley joined KB Event in January 2007 as a Trainee Manager. Howard’s promotion sees him take on a new position within the Company as Head of Operations. In this new role, Howard will be overseeing and supporting his expanded Operations team with the Company’s client, operational and fleet requirements, as well as over-seeing several Key Accounts, both within the trucking operation and the warehouse.…
Fred Foster, ETC co-founder and CEO has passed away at the age of 61. Foster was a visionary, an innovator, and a role model. The ETC culture of family, support, and encouragement is attributed to Foster and his vision of a creating a people-focused environment. It’s difficult to put into words what it has been like to work for and with such an inspiring leader. One of Foster’s greatest qualities was his ability to bring people together and rally them around a goal or a vision. Whether it was a new product technology, a tradeshow booth design, or an employee…
With an estimated 1 billion viewers across the globe, the show is the most-watched TV program in the world. This year, Chinese lantern drones took flight above 70 dancers and famous singers Sun Nan and Jason Zhang. Verity Studios AG, the global leader in indoor drone systems, and Keey Media, a leading smart entertainment company in China, announced that 88 Verity Studios drones were chosen to feature in the CCTV New Year’s Gala. The CCTV (China Central Television) New Year’s Gala is the world’s most-watched TV program. This event was broadcast live to an estimated 1 billion viewers across the…
Sound Technology Ltd, distributor of Martin by HARMAN in the UK, has announced the new Martin ELP Series LED ellipsoidal fixtures are now in stock and shipping in the UK. Martin ELP fixtures are available in two versions: ELP WW (Warm White) offers industry-leading colour rendering and brightness, while ELP CL (Colour) delivers rich, saturated colours and class-leading output. ELP fixtures feature industry-first advances in lighting functionality, including the highly efficient gear-based Fine Focus adjustment knob, and the Fast Focus feature which allows the fixture to be focused without data flow. The ELP WW delivers 7,000 lumens of output and…
ADJ has announced the expansion of its popular Focus Series of compact and affordable LED-powered moving heads packed with professional-caliber features. The new Focus Spot 4Z becomes the most powerful mover in the range, offering incredible versatility thanks to an expansive feature-set that includes motorised zoom. The Focus Series is extremely popular with a wide variety of users and for an extensive range of applications. From mobile entertainers to production companies, bars and nightclubs to houses of worship, the fixtures have proved to be reliable and effective lighting tools. Now, with the addition of the Focus Spot 4Z, this versatile…
Since graduating from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, this 24 year old has made great strides into the world of professional lighting having been part of Jack White’s latest European tour. www.productionfutures.co.uk
It was hard to miss ADJ’s booth at the recent NAMM show in Anaheim, CA. Its lighting and video display attracted a steady stream of visitors who kept the ADJ team busy demonstrating products and answering questions throughout the whole four-day exhibition. Seven brand new products were exclusively launched at the event, while over 300 of ADJ’s most popular lighting fixtures and LED video panels were showcased in an impressive rig. A time-coded light show set to music entertained visitors at regular intervals, which never failed to draw in a sizable crowd, while other products were displayed on plinths to…
Guil, Spanish manufacturer of products for the Event and A/V Industry, renews its corporate visual identity. Since 1983 GUIL has undergone constant evolution, listening to market needs and developing new products and solutions for companies in their field. Guil is a very innovative company and so they want to offer a more dynamic logo that transmits their progression. They are changing the design, but not their company philosophy or their brand values; using a more contemporary logo which they will soon start to incorporate in all their products. www.guil.es
To fulfil an expanding roster of large-scale events, and to capitalize on rapid market adoption for the entire VUE line, Harmony Event Productions (Harmony) recently added a significant amount of VUE gear to their arsenal, including an extensive al-12 large-format line array system. Harmony debuted a portion of the new system at the third-annual Music Tastes Good Festival, a two-day music, food, and arts showcase in Long Beach, Ca. on28-30 September 2018. According to Shawn Ellis, Harmony President, his rationale to join the VUE network, and invest deeply in the al-class line array system, was two-fold. “One of our brand…
Reflecting electronic artists San Holo’s heartfelt sound in light and video is a 13-universe Manuel Rodrigues-designed show, powered by a ChamSys MagicQ MQ80 desk and video server. Like the music of San Holo, which, though seemingly elemental, weaves diverse elements together into a uniquely moving sound, the album 1 tour lightshow is complex and intricately varied in its “simplicity.” For Rodrigues, who worked with the tour’s Creative Director Thorwald van den Akker, this tightly focused approach is consistent with his design philosophy. “In my designs I always try to go to the essence of the looks I want to create,” he…
