Jetbuilt has strengthened its global footprint through new software enhancements, strategic developer partnerships and a worldwide team. In 2015, Jetbuilt was established to accelerate projects and simplify collaboration for AV professionals. Jetbuilt has evolved from a simple sales tool to an end-to-end project management solution. Jetbuilt recognised the overwhelming demand for an intuitive, global cloud-based solution. As a result, in 2016, Jetbuilt introduced core international functionality. Since its inception, Jetbuilt has become a trusted partner for many of the world’s most recognised integrators, dealers, distributors, consultants and manufacturers. “As a commercial integrator in Southern California, I identified the need for…
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ROE Visual has appointed David March to the post of Business Development Director Live Events/Rental for the UK. Looking to expand its UK activities further and strengthen the UK operation, ROE Visual is delighted to welcome this seasoned industry veteran on board. The subsidiary ROE Visual UK sales office offers direct support and service in the regional market to enhance and grow ROE Visual’s sales opportunities in the UK. David March, brings a wealth of experience and a broad network of lighting designers to the team. Throughout his career in the live event business, March has gained in-depth insights into…
Electric Airshows, the brand new company offering aerial drone light shows to the UK events industry, has announced its membership of PLASA, the UK-based Professional Lighting and Sound Association, and ARPAS-UK, the only trade association focused on the UK drone community. Electric Airshows, which officially announced its arrival at the start of 2023, has been a long time in development. Headed by two well-known figures from the entertainment production industry, Chris Crockford and Ian Lomas, the company is now offering an initial fleet of 100 drones, purchased from leading Chinese drone show specialist, DAMODA Intelligent Control Technology. The company plans…
Ayrton has launched Domino Wash, its first IP65-rated wash fixture, which has been developed for outdoor use. This professional, smart luminaire opens up a whole new world of versatility for concerts, performing arts, theme parks, and film shoots. Domino Wash has a 210 mm Fresnel lens with a specific optical structure designed to accurately adapt the diffusion level according to requirements. This optical combination not only favours the use of framing shutter blades or geometric gobos, but significantly improves colour mix and can produce 10% more light than with a classic Fresnel lens F.O.S. To cover all types of use,…
Optocore’s presence at ISE 2023 produced an outcome far beyond the company’s expectations. Sharing the booth with sister company BroaMan, the focal point was the Optocore party held to recognise 30 years since the founding of Optocore technology, and 20 years since the company itself was founded in its name. They could scarcely have picked a better year, as Optocore marketing coordinator, Kamil Zajdel, reported a significant visitor bounce back following the years of the pandemic, and the show’s proactive expansionary move from Amsterdam to Barcelona. “It was clear that confidence had returned and this was reflected not only in…
During ISE 2023, Luminex showcased GigaCore switches and Araneo software in an expanded interoperability setup with many standard Pro AV networked devices, effectively demoing how these solutions coexist in one network and are perfectly suited for the growing trend of converged networking in the AV industry. Converged networking, which combines lighting, video, and audio applications, into one single network infrastructure, is becoming increasingly important as AV systems become more integrated and connected. The coexistence of different protocols in converged networks are more necessary than ever before for AV professionals as it provides a more efficient and cost-effective way to handle…
Free Allen & Heath dLive training is being held at A.C. Entertainment Technologies office in February. Learn how to harness the full power of Allen & Heath’s premier dLive consoles from qualified Audio-Technica engineers. The session also includes an insight into Allen & Heath latest Avantis console. Arrive from 9.30am for tea/coffee, 10:00am start, runs until 3:00pm on Tuesday 28 February 2023 at A.C. Entertainment Technologies – Leeds A buffet lunch will be provided, as well as a conducted tour of A.C. Entertainment Technologies facilities. End the day with certified Engineer Status on the dLive digital mixing consoles. Hands on…
22live, the UK’s newly-created ‘next generation pro-audio service provider’, founded by a group of established industry professionals, has invested in three Outline Newton units (so far) as part of their initial hire inventory. The Midlands-based company have hit the ground running, having already supplied touring systems for The Australian Pink Floyd Show and Sigur Rós as well as completing a run of O2 Arena shows with UK rapper D-Block Europe. Technical Director Simon Gladstone commented: “We are using Newton as our front end processor with the Martin Audio Wavefront Precision series. The Newton lives in the FOH drive rack, sending…
Ayrton has appointed PT Inti Megah Swara (IMS) as its new, exclusive distributor for Indonesia. IMS will be responsible for the sales and rental of the entire Ayrton product range in Indonesia. Established in 2000, IMS is the official distributor of many international brands of audio equipment, with a strong retail presence of approximately 40 Desound and JBL stores located across Indonesia. The company also has branch offices in Bandung, Surabaya, Makassar, Manado, Malang and Bali. 2022 saw a strategic decision from IMS to expand into professional lighting to better facilitate its customers in all aspects of production. Since this…
Mondiale Media, organisers of the TPi Awards, are delighted to welcome back Suzi Ruffell as its host for this year’s TPi Awards 2023! The suited-and-booted stand-up sensation Ruffell is a multi-award nominated comedian who rose to prominence with a string of prime-time TV appearances on shows such as QI, Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, The Last Leg and The Jonathan Ross Show to name but a few. With an array of high-profile award nominations under her belt – including Outstanding Female Comedy Entertainment Performance for her hosting duties on Comedy Central’s Yesterday, Today & The Day Before, and…
With the goal of revitalising the established awards ceremony for 2024, Mondiale Media, which oversees the TPi Awards as well as TPi Magazine, is excited to announce some major changes to the voting process which will come into effect for next year’s event. There have been various voting processes over the years, but since 2018 it has operated on a single industry-wide vote, with all members of the live touring community given two weeks to nominate their favourite individuals and service providers. These submissions were then compiled and counted, and the individuals and companies with the most votes were the…
Integrated Systems Events reports that ISE 2023 attracted 58,107 unique attendees from 155 countries, alongside record-breaking occupation in the city’s hotels, bars and entertainment venues. It also stated that exhibitors reported unparalleled footfall on their stands on what was the largest ever ISE show floor. “It’s been an extraordinary week and it’s hugely gratifying for us to look back and realise we’ve delivered an exceptional show for our industry and the wonderful city of Barcelona,” said Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events. “We’ve had unprecedented visitor levels to the show, so much inspiring content and features on display,…
Elation Professional has promoted Eric Loader to Global Vice President of Sales & Marketing and John Dunn to Director of Sales – U.S. The promotions reflect not only their exceptional performance and leadership within the company but also their ability to think strategically in order to move Elation forward. ADJ Group President, Toby Velazquez, has worked closely with both Eric and John over many years in building the flourishing Elation brand. He commented, “Eric and I have a successful history spanning over three decades and John’s contribution to Elation’s ascent as a premier brand in the industry over the past…
Robe fixtures were on the lighting specs for the recent Australia and New Zealand legs of George Ezra’s Gold Rush Kid tour. Eleven Robe MegaPointes on the upstage truss have been present throughout the whole tour which kicked off in Spring in the UK and Ireland, then extended into a lengthy festival section as Ezra and his highly talented band delighted audiences across Europe. The original show and lighting/set design by Cate Carter is being overseen and co-ordinated on the road by Lighting Director Chris Taylor, and the earlier sections of the tour have also featured two Robe RoboSpot systems running…
Meyer Sound has introduced the MPS-488X, a new integrated power supply and signal distribution unit for multi-channel audio systems using the company’s exclusive IntelligentDC technology. By delivering both balanced audio signals and 48V DC for loudspeakers powering over a single composite cable, IntelligentDC uniquely combines the sonic superiority of self-powered loudspeakers with the installation ease of low-voltage systems. Each MPS-488X supplies eight channels of power and balanced audio signals. The MPS-488X also incorporates a network connection as standard, with telemetry and control data accessed via an RJ45 connector on the rear panel. Critical data such as load status, current draw,…
Designed to get any party started with a blaze of colour and movement, Eliminator Lighting’s Vortex is a compact and lightweight entertainment lighting fixture that offers an impressive output. Combining a potent GOBO flower effect with a rotating mirror barrel, it generates a myriad of sharp pattern projections that together produce a room-filling effect. It is ideal both for permanent installation in all kinds of entertainment venues as well as for use by mobile entertainers and performers. At the heart of the Vortex is an extremely efficient 80W white light LED engine, which is positioned behind a combined colour and…
tvONE’s brand new CALICO PRO video processor has been awarded Best of Show after being enthusiastically received during its debut at ISE 2023 by judges, end users and distributors. As the leading video processing and AV signal distribution technology company, tvONE says it was thrilled to preview the CALICO PRO at the event. The CALICO PRO marks the launch of a new line of powerful, newly developed video processing solutions from tvONE. Designed from the ground up, CALICO PRO is perfect for Direct View LED walls, extensive projector edge blends or displays, or a mix of all three. It offers…
MTG (More Than Group) has been appointed the sole distributor for Obsidian Control Systems products in Belgium and Luxembourg. The distribution agreement is effective as of 1 January 2023. Despite being a relatively new distribution company, MTG boasts a wealth of experience in the audiovisual industry, with its team having over a century of collective expertise. MTG’s co-founder, Micha Meijer, has been a key player in the lighting industry for over three decades, holding roles as a lighting operator/programmer, technician, and designer. With extensive experience in the support and sales of lighting desks, as well as a background in lighting…
