Elation invites lighting professionals to Experience Tomorrow at Booth #7671 at the InfoComm tradeshow in Orlando (June 11-13). Elation is redefining what’s possible on stage, on set, and beyond with cutting-edge lighting designed to meet the unique needs of integrators and installations across the broad AV market. Elation will showcase new product lines including the award-winning PARAGON, Elation’s new flagship automated lighting series. With TruTone variable CRI technology, interchangeable lenses, a comprehensive FX package, and a weatherproof IP54 rating, PARAGON combines multiple fixture roles in a single design, representing a leap forward in intelligent lighting for entertainment, Also new is…
Author: James Robertson
Lightware Visual Engineering emphasised its status as a European-based technology company to clients and colleagues at its recent seminars. With all product design and manufacturing carried out at its headquarters in Budapest, Hungary, the message was clear: Lightware is well-positioned to face the current global challenges with confidence and ensure its customers continue to benefit from an efficient service and cutting-edge technology. As supply chains face increasing uncertainty, Lightware’s commitment to local, European manufacturing offers a reliable and future-ready alternative for partners across the continent and around the world. Although manufacturing is centralised in Budapest, Lightware operates across a total…
Wireless LED lighting manufacturer Astera launches QuikPunch, the latest in its innovative ‘Quik’ series, which started with the QuikSpot launched at the end of 2024. QuikPunch delivers precise, high-quality light via its fresnel lens, featuring a 13º – 60º zoom, with no stray light and 8,000 lux at 3 meters! It is optimised for fast set-up and practical operation and comes complete with a battery-driven PrepBox and ChargingPlate. It delivers Astera’s unique colour science, based on its high-colour-rendering RGBMA Titan LED Engine – but as it happens with QuikSpot, QuikPunch adds OutputGain for deeper colour saturates. It does exactly what…
Ayrton Rivale Profiles and grandMA3 full-size consoles with two grandMA3 Processing Unit L packages played key roles when Wooli made his headline debut at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 12. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton fixtures and MA Lighting products in North America. Wooli, the dubstep producer and DJ also known as Adam Puleo, brought his Mammoth Mountain III show to the iconic Red Rocks venue in Morisson, Colorado. The third edition of the production marked his first time headlining at the unique outdoor amphitheatre where he was accompanied by guest artists. “Red Rocks is on the…
Event, catering and brand logistics specialist Global Infusion Group has appointed David Joel to its board as a non-executive director. A highly accomplished chartered director, David brings with him more than three decades of senior leadership and governance experience across the defence, technology and professional services sectors. He joins the business at a pivotal point as it has recently begun its journey to become both B Corp certified and BRC Global Standard accredited. Achieving certification for sustainability and ethics (B Corp) and accreditation for high food safety and quality standards are essential for achieving Global Infusion Group’s long-term ambitions for…
Tim Routledge became one of the first production designers to specify GLP’s new versatile and supercharged Creos – part of a cornucopia of lighting that animated Florian Wieder’s coruscating set design at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Basel. These washlights were joined in the designer’s toolkit by another newly released GLP fixture, in the shape of 12 MAD MAXX CW fat beam searchlights, along with 200 impression X5 IP Bars and well over 100 randomly dispersed JDC1 hybrid strobes. But it was Creos, with its 18 40W RGBL LEDs, motorised 1:12 zoom and seamless pixel clustering that took…
COBALT, the pocket-sized powerhouse USB3 audio protocol converter from Midas Consoles, is now shipping globally. Small in size, massive in capability—COBALT delivers up to 192 bidirectional audio channels at 48 or 96kHz over a single locking USB-C connection, straight into your Mac—with Windows support coming soon. Built for engineers who need power without the bulk, COBALT packs a full-scale recording and virtual soundcheck rig into the palm of your hand, streamlining complex workflows with plug-and-play simplicity. Designed to thrive on the road, its sleek, brushed aluminium chassis is as durable as it is eye-catching. With LED status indicators, you’re always…
Robe werean official technical partner of Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, where lighting designer Tim Routledge and his team, together with London UK-based lighting supplier Neg Earth Lights, helped deliver an outstanding production for the world’s largest live music broadcast event, staged this year at the St. Jakobshalle arena by Swiss host broadcaster SRG SSR, co-ordinated by the EBU (European Broadcasting Union). A stunning stage and production design by Florian Wieder included an impressive 750 square metres of transparent upstage LED screen, striking mountain set pieces and a fabulous 3-dimensional industrial scale video frame at the front which defined the…
For the first time in Formula 1 history, the luxury of the track was brought to the stage as all 10 F1 racing teams – including Ferrari, Aston Martin, Red Bull and McLaren – came together to celebrate 75 years of the highest class of international racing. A special live event, F1 75 Live, revealed each team’s brand-new racing car to expectant fans at London’s O2 Arena – selling out in just 45 minutes! Working with creative production company 1826, which is led by CEO and President Joe Sanchez, Britannia Row took on audio duties, blending hi-end corporate and musical…
TAF has added a highly advanced laser cutting machine on its production line. Aluminium tubes used in the construction of TAF’s highly regarded truss will now feature precisely curved and angled cuts that are not only carried out extremely quickly and efficiently, but will also contribute to higher strength and stability. Click here to see TAF’s complete truss and support structure portfolio. eu.taf.cz/products
MIDAS Consoles HD96-AIR is shipping and landing in touring rigs and venues across the globe. Following months of anticipation, the HD96-AIR has entered the hands of audio professionals—and it’s already making waves. A groundbreaking addition to the Heritage-D series, this ultra-portable console is redefining what’s possible in compact live sound mixing. The HD96-AIR packs heavyweight power into a lightweight frame, Even with the flight case (sold separately), the full package weighs in at under 30 KG — ready for anywhere the show takes you. With up to 144 simultaneous input channels at 96kHz, 123 time-aligned and phase-coherent mix buses, it…
INFiLED has launched its INFiLED Certified Engineer (ICE) training programme – a comprehensive new initiative aimed at equipping technical professionals in the EMEA region with the hands-on skills and knowledge needed to install, configure and maintain LED systems with confidence. The ICE training course is designed for engineers, technicians and support professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of INFiLED’s LED technologies and develop the practical competencies required to deliver the highest standards of service. The course covers both theoretical knowledge and real-world application, providing a full overview of INFiLED’s LED ecosystem. Key topics covered in the training include the basics…
Martin Professional collaborated with Verity Studios for a dynamic three-day customer showcase at the HARMAN Experience Centre in Northridge, California. Held in April, the event revealed how autonomous drones and advanced lighting can operate as a single, unified show experience. The centrepiece was a choreographed performance of Verity’s Lucie micro drones, equipped with powerful LEDs, flying in sync with Martin’s newest lighting fixture releases, including the MAC Aura Raven XIP. With its high-resolution aura effects and bold beam presence, the MAC Aura Raven XIP provided a rich visual counterpart to the drones’ motion and light patterns. “We built the show…
For country star Russell Dickerson’s 2025 tour, the production and lighting design came from Scott Cunningham, Production/Lighting Designer at Cut2Black Designs, with support from IPS (Integrated Production Solutions). Cunningham reflected on the collaboration behind the Russell Mania tour: “The teamwork behind the entire tour has been an inspiring collective, with many thanks to LD Nate Augustyn; tour PM Chris Lee; Associate Programmer, Luke Elrod; Video Programmer, Alex Talbot; and especially Nick Brown and his team at IPS. They made sure we had a rig that could travel well, handle all the different demands placed on it, and deliver powerful looks.”…
For the third successive year, Martin Audio and Generation AV entertained all their APAC distributors at their Singapore Experience Centre to celebrate growth and discuss future opportunities. Attending the recent event, Dom Harter, Martin Audio Managing Director, shared updates from across the Audio Reproduction division of the Focusrite group, which also includes Linea Research, Optimal Audio and TiMax. Harter confirmed: “More partners are representing multiple brands, and while we want to ensure that each brand continues to flourish in its own right, there are increasing opportunities for convergence and valued-added solutions to customers.” Addressing the notable interest in spatial audio…
Music Matters Productions (MMP) has expanded its Atlanta headquarters, increasing the total warehouse footprint from 40,000 to 60,000 square feet. In addition, MMP has opened a second 10,000-square-foot building directly across the street to house its growing corporate production division. The expansion comes in response to increased demand across touring, festival, and corporate markets, as well as the continued growth of MMP’s high-end gear inventory. With a fully dedicated shop for each department, including audio, lighting, video, rigging, and staging, the new layout provides more space for show prep, pre-rigging, and crew coordination, allowing for even more efficient load-ins and…
The Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) celebrated its 60th anniversary with a star-studded event at the Ford Center, showcasing the industry’s top talents who chose Shure equipment for their performances and presentations. The event featured an array of Shure gear provided by ATK/Clair Global with 28 channels of Axient Digital Receivers and 32 channels of PSM1000 and 120 beltpacks. Stuart Delk, Monitor Engineer for Rascal Flatts commented on the Shure SM39 headsets: “We’ve had great success with the SM39 headsets on the road. They sound like an SM58, and it’s the first headset I’ve been able to dial up…
Elation has introduced the first in the REBEL series, the REBEL PROFILE, a powerful, compact LED profile fixture with IP65 rating engineered for attention-grabbing visuals in both indoor and outdoor applications. “REBEL is all about breaking free from traditional norms and embracing bold innovation,” said Matthias Hinrichs, Product Manager at Elation. “The REBEL PROFILE was created to answer the demand for a versatile, rugged fixture that offers both high intensity and adaptability. Built for rental houses and designers who need fixtures that can do it all in indoor or outdoor settings, REBEL brings top-tier results and long-lasting value without the…
