John Garberson created the lighting rig for the Powerhouse Hip-Hop celebration at the Desert Diamond Arena outside Phoenix. Garberson and his team at Creative BackStage positioned a potent lighting rig on the 60-foot wide by 40-foot deep stage, using fixtures supplied by LIT Lighting. At the same time, however, they made sure to arrange things so there was a generous amount of open space at the stage’s centre. This gave headliners Kevin Gates, Tech N9ne, Young Nudy, and other performers a chance to standout, and connect to the sellout crowd of 20,000 without distractions. While the hip-hop stars performed their…
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K-array USA has announced the appointment of Keith Shindoll as Sales Manager for the Western United States region. In his new role, Keith will be responsible for raising brand awareness and driving sales growth for K-array in the high-end residential and commercial integration markets across the Western states. With over 20 years of experience in residential integration and holding a C7 + B General Contracting license, Shundoll brings a wealth of industry knowledge to K-array, having held leadership roles at top integration firms serving celebrity clients, professional athletes, producers, and more. He cites the exceptional quality and architectural design of…
The 1975’s appetite for touring is unparalleled and their schedule is gruelling, so their touring equipment needs to be able to keep up. Eighteen rounds of air and road freight can take its toll and reliable consoles that can withstand dust, heat, cold and humidity are vital as the team and their equipment cross multiple time zones. With a DiGiCo Quantum 7 throughout at front of house, and a Quantum 5 at the monitor position, for the latter portion of the tour, The 1975 can be assured their sound will remain exactly how they like it, wherever the tour takes…
February marked a significant month for the live entertainment sector for several reasons. Five and a half years after filing a Petition for Rulemaking with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), requesting a modification in the bandwidth limit specified for wireless microphones, last month Sennheiser marked the FCC’s approval of a change in its regulations. This approval now permits the operation of Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems (WMAS) in the U.S., too, thereby significantly expanding opportunities for wireless microphone users. Another reason that received widespread recognition during the TPi Awards in London, a highlight in the live events industry, was Sennheiser’s collaboration…
Robe Lighting has acquired LSC Control Systems in Australia, a move that sees the Czech Republic lighting manufacturer further consolidate its portfolio of leading lighting and control brands. Having LSC’s power distribution (PD) systems as a core element of the ‘Robe Business’ Team made perfect sense following the purchase of console manufacturer Avolites in September last year, explained Robe’s CEO Josef Valchar. “We’re delighted that this opportunity arose – it is hugely exciting, and we look forward to a long and positive collaboration. It will allow us to offer the best complete lighting and control turnkey solutions to our customers…
To enhance Usher’s performance during the Super Bowl Halftime Show the YES TECH MG7S Series and MG Creative-Extended Series were pivotal in forming the main stage with three circles, configuring a layout akin to a plane to provide an unparalleled visual experience. The MG7S Series, known for its original “multi-functions & multi-shapes,” has previously supported the main stage for U2 at the MSG Sphere. It serves as a versatile solution that can be used as a dance floor, sky curtain, or stadium screen, and covers 100% of rental applications. Together with the MG Creative-Extended Series, it achieves various shapes such…
Powered by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) and supporting organisations, Global Lifting Awareness Day is now a widely celebrated day where manufacturers, suppliers, and end users are among those that share material that promotes safe and high quality load lifting. Social media posts, videos, articles, and in-person activity will again be bound together by the hashtag, #GLAD2024. Ross Moloney, CEO at LEEA, said: “GLAD is now positioned as a globally recognised concept and has achieved a brand-like status, perhaps ahead of schedule, following ongoing efforts from industry stakeholders to raise its profile. We’re looking to use its popularity to…
Integrated Systems Europe 2024 was the most successful edition in its 20-year history. Taking place at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via venue the show attracted 73,891 unique verified attendees from 162 countries, a record since the show’s inception in Geneva in 2004. This represents an increase of 27% on the 2023 edition. On Wednesday 31 January, the show had 51,617 visitors, the highest number ever in a single day beating the previous record by almost 22%. The total number of registrations reached 95,396 with 172,627 visits across the four days. Attendee numbers for the Friday were at 24,528, a…
Balich Wonder Studio, part of media and entertainment company Banijay, has appointed Tom Van Hemelryck as Group Chief Business Officer. “We are excited to welcome Tom to the leadership team,” said Stefano Core, Group Chief Executive Officer. “With unique skills and over 25 years of experience in live entertainment, sports, and special events industry, Tom will be an invaluable addition to driving our international growth.” Marco Balich, Chairman of Balich Wonder Studio added: “Tom has demonstrated strong capabilities in business development. This appointment marks a significant step forward in our commitment to global expansion and innovation.” Tom Van Hemelryck spent…
At the 2024 Live Events Summit, TPi Magazine will once again host a selection of panel discussions that share an insight into the live entertainment industry, speaking to specialists who are at the forefront of this industry and shaping the live events of tomorrow. The Summit which takes place Thursday 1 February 2024, will look at one of the busiest summer festival seasons to date and how numerous A-listers are setting out on ground-breaking, and ambitious stadium tours and how the touring industry is dealing with the challenges of global issues such as increased freight and transport costs and reduced…
K-array has marked the beginning of 2024 with a series of new appointments aimed at strengthening the brand’s development on a global scale, with a focus on the AV market. Internally, Francesco Maffei, Simone Rossoni, Daniel Strasserra and Lorenzo De Poi are adopting new and strategic roles within the company, whilst well-known industry name, Vincenzo Borelli, joins K-array for the first time in the role of Business Development Manager focused on the live events market. Firstly, Francesco Maffei, formerly Area Sales Manager EMEA, has been appointed to the new role of Sales Director. In this role, Maffei will oversee commercial…
Lux Machina Consulting, specialists in virtual production and official authorised service-based partners of Stage Precision, recently wrapped up work on the production of Riot Game’s League of Legends World Championship e-sports competition. Through the implementation of Stage Precision’s flagship SP software into their workflow, the team were able to manage a complex and multi-layered AR production with ease. “Within our work at Lux Machina Consulting, we’ve used every tracking tool out there,” says Wyatt Bartel, VP of Production at the company. “Most of the workflows available are proprietary, meaning you’re locked into a particular manufacturer’s ecosystem. We came to know…
DiGiCo will soon be offering second-generation software updates for its Quantum338, Quantum338T, and Quantum225 mixing consoles. Available in April for a nominal fee, the Mk 2 software packages, known as Pulse, will increase the input channel and buss counts of each desk model, plus add other notable features. On the Quantum338 and Quantum338T, the new upgrade will increase the number of input channels to 156 (from 128), busses to 72 (from 64), Mustard Processors to 48 (from 36), and Nodal Processors to 72 (from 64). Other perks include the addition of Mix Minus functionality, plus a larger 36×36 Matrix on…
Neumann.Berlin launches several new products for stage use at NAMM 2024. The KK 104 U and KK 105 U condenser capsule heads make the famous Neumann sound accessible to users of third-party* wireless systems. In addition, Neumann is expanding its Miniature Clip Microphone System (MCM) with an omnidirectional capsule as well as goosenecks and cables in various lengths. Neumann’s true condenser capsule heads for Sennheiser wireless systems have been popular for many years, combining the perfectly balanced, nuanced sound of Neumann’s award-winning KMS series wired stage vocal microphones with the freedom of wireless operation. Until now, however, the outstanding sound…
A lively mix of glitz, glamour, training and networking: For 2024, Prolight + Sound is focusing even more strongly on its unique combination of entertainment and business. The lecture programme has never been more international and diverse. From sound to light, themes are taken up that turn the stages of this world into magical places. With the Live Box, visitors can also look forward to a new attraction that puts one of the core elements of the Prolight + Sound DNA back in the spotlight: music. The Main Stage in Hall 11.0 will be a central focal point of the…
Meyer Sound celebrates 45 years of innovation with a new logo that underscores its commitment to the future of sound. This rebranding initiative highlights Meyer Sound’s continuous dedication to pushing boundaries, advancing technologies, and shaping the industry for the next generation. Meyer Sound has been a driving force in audio ever since John and Helen Meyer set up shop in Berkeley, CA four-and-a-half decades ago. From its inception, the company’s mission has been clear: to create the best sonic experiences the world has ever heard. Since then, Meyer Sound’s trailblazing technologies, including trapezoidal loudspeaker cabinets, self-powered loudspeakers, processor-controlled loudspeaker systems,…
PRG (Production Resource Group) has announced that Richard J. Porter has been named CEO, effective February 1, 2024. His appointment follows the departure of Stephan Paridaen, who resigned from the company for personal reasons. Porter comes to PRG after successfully leading and operating the Tool and Equipment Rental division of The Home Depot, which serves both professional and DIY customers across the United States and Canada. Porter has a proven track record of success, growing and optimizing Compact Power Equipment Rental as their COO prior to its acquisition by The Home Depot in 2017. Porter also led the Reverse Logistics…
YES TECH will exhibit at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) showcasing the theme of “screen meets infinite imagination” – bringing multitudes of upcoming products and multi-scenario solutions to shine at the popular exhibition with four main solutions: Rental Staging The staging rental area will present the new product MG9 Series, which has the excellent performance of our MG7S but with strong anti-collision ability and high stability. Combined with MG11 P2.9 to dazzle people with wonderful visual effects. Creative-Shaped Rental To make the stage more eye-catching and memorable, MG common cabinets in combination with MG Creative-Extended Series can create various shapes such…
