Showlight 2025 has produced a programme full of treats for its delegates with over 30 speakers lined up to bring their expertise to Dijon from 19 to 22 May. Below are the latest offerings from the worlds of film, live events, large scale art installations, site-specific puppetry and illuminated fashion design: Award-winning lighting designer, cinematographer, writer and director, and fellow of Rose Bruford college, Roger Simonsz, will discuss how difficult it is to achieve the kind of slow lighting changes so easily performed in theatre within the film environment. Using examples from “Engrenages/Spiral” as well as the recent “Piper” his…
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At Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt, April 8–11, Obsidian Control Systems previewed the NXW at Stand B49/C49 in Hall 12.1 – a sleek, portable, and fully featured PC control wing designed to bring professional-grade power to any ONYX setup. Through its USB-C connection, the NXW provides a responsive, professional hardware surface to operate ONYX on any PC system without compromises. Designed for freelancers, touring professionals, and fixed installs alike, the NXW delivers everything lighting operators love in a compact, road-ready form. From RGB-backlit motorized playback faders to RGB-backlit keycaps and customizable multi-function buttons, every detail is crafted to boost speed,…
Ayrton has launched Stradale Profile, the most compact, lightweight, versatile luminaire in the Ultimate range. Built around the unique concept of minimising the fixture’s footprint while significantly enhancing its performance, Stradale Profile is the first ultra-compact luminaire in Ayrton’s brand-new 1 Series. Seamlessly following in Rivale’s footsteps with a 15% reduction in visual footprint, Stradale Profile’s design embodies the principle of perfect uniformity that defines the Ultimate range. Through meticulous engineering and extreme miniaturisation, every detail is optimised to streamline the structure, refine effect modules, and minimise component size, pushing integration to new limits. The new format has led to…
TMB has appointed Nick Berenok to the TMB Customer Development team for the European, Middle Eastern, and African (EMEA) region. Based in Nice, France, Nick brings over 20 years of experience in entertainment technology, international sales, and software development. He has held key roles at Ayrton and Light Converse, where he successfully combined technical expertise with strategic business development across global markets. Fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian, and conversational in French, Nick is known for building strong relationships across global markets. His appointment marks a strategic expansion of TMB’s reach and commitment to delivering trusted support and innovative solutions…
Grass Valley has appointed Jon Wilson as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Wilson, the company’s former President and Chief Operating Officer, will lead Grass Valley into its next phase of growth as part of a strategic plan that has been in place since he was brought into the company in late 2023 by its owner and Executive Chairman, Louis Hernandez Jr. In his role as Executive Chairman, Hernandez, Jr. will continue to play a key part in shaping Grass Valley’s long-term strategy, while also supporting Jon and the leadership team in achieving their growth objectives. “This is a transition…
Since its inception in 1991, Lollapalooza has expanded across four continents, bringing diverse lineups and unforgettable experiences to audiences in Argentina, Brazil, Germany, France, Sweden, Israel, and India. Its South American journey began in 2011, further cementing its status as a global music powerhouse. The 2025 Brazilian edition, held from March 28–30 in São Paulo, once again proved why it’s one of South America’s premier music festivals. Headlined by global superstars Olivia Rodrigo, Rüfüs Du Sol, Shawn Mendes, Alanis Morissette, Justin Timberlake, and Tool, Lollapalooza Brasil delivered an electrifying weekend of music across multiple stages. To ensure every performance reached…
Broadweigh has launched the Wireless Hand-Held Display Standard (BW-HK-S), a powerful new tool for riggers and technicians working in the high-pressure world of live production. Fully compatible with Broadweigh’s trusted wireless ecosystem, the BW-HK-S delivers instant, on-the-ground access to real-time load and environmental data — keeping crews connected to what matters most, when it matters most. Designed with the challenges of arenas, festivals, and theatres in mind, the device can receive live data from up to 12 wireless load cells or anemometers at once. Housed in a rugged IP67-rated enclosure with a high-grip finish, it’s ready for the toughest working…
On September 28 2024, Alta Media set up an amazing visual display using INFiLED screens for the first Anh Trai Say Hi concert in 2024. During the concert, the screens, covering a total area of 1266 square meters, showcased vibrant visuals that perfectly complemented the live performances, delivering an incredible audio-visual experience for thousands of fans. Anh Trai Say Hi is a Vietnamese reality television aprogram centred around music that premiered on HTV2. The show showcases 30 contestants, all young male artists engaged in diverse artistic disciplines, including singing, hosting, modelling, dancing, and acting. To ensure the successful execution of…
In July 2024, Tomorrowland took place successfully at Belgium’s Provinciaal Recreatiedomein De Schorre. The Tomorrowland organisers partnered with PIXELSCREEN to develop a ProAV solution, which incorporated INFiLED screens and 5G transmission from NovaStar, enhancing the visual experience for attendees. Celebrating its 20th anniversary with the theme ‘LIFE’, the event featured an exceptional lineup of artists, bringing a thrilling six-day celebration, captivating tens of thousands of fans from across the globe. The ‘LIFE’ mainstage reaches an impressive height of 36 meters and spans 160 meters in width. It is adorned with 1600 square meters of video tiles, comprising 3136 individual tiles.…
Following the successful launch of Milan Manager at InfoComm 2024, d&b audiotechnik and L-Acoustics announce the launch of milanmanager.com, a dedicated website for accessing this innovative network management solution. The platform serves as a unified resource for audio professionals and manufacturers seeking to implement Milan-AVB networks across various applications. The website provides a centralised, manufacturer-neutral location where all users can download Milan Manager software free of charge. The launch of a dedicated Milan Manager website coincides with the release of Milan Manager V2.0. This major upgrade includes many new features, the most significant being the addition of an advanced offline…
ER Productions has introduced a new IOSH Approved Safe Working With Stage Pyrotechnics course, setting a new industry standard for pyrotechnic safety and competency. Designed for the international live entertainment market to equip professionals with essential knowledge and best practices, this groundbreaking course is unique and designed to provide structured, internationally recognised training for those working with live stage effects. Safe Working with Stage Pyrotechnics is setting a new benchmark of competency in line with recognised standards through engaging, hands-on practice, ensuring participants meet global industry standards for safety and professionalism. The course blends in-depth theoretical instruction with hands-on demonstrations…
It is with great sadness that KV2 Audio shares the news of the passing of its founder and industry pioneer George Krampera Sr. George had a passion for everything audio and dedicated his whole life to making the world sound better. On this journey he travelled the globe, creating market-defining products and producing revenue streams for many of the biggest names in Pro Audio. After spending time in Canada and Italy, before eventually settling back in his homeland of the Czech Republic, George earned a reputation as one of the most significant and revolutionary transducer designers in the history of…
On 1 February 2025, legendary Basque band Esne Beltza bade farewell to their fans with a spectacular final concert at Bilbao Arena in Miribilla, Spain. With 8,000 people in attendance, the event was a true celebration of the band’s career, featuring a stunning visual production that matched the energy of their music. At the heart of the lighting design were 24 Ayrton Rivale Profile fixtures, used extensively to enhance the atmosphere of the show. The concert marked one of the first major events in Spain to feature Rivale Profile, showcasing its power, precision, and efficiency in a large-scale production. Lighting…
The Sleep Token experience is all about the music; the band are completely anonymous, so there are no egos or names to get in the way, just enigmatic hits that defy genre categorisation attempts. Thom Pike, Front of House engineer, has been with the band ever since their third gig in 2018. For their latest tour, his mixing desk of choice was a Quantum 338. Monitor engineer, Samuel Schmitt, a long time DiGiCo fan, choosing them consistently throughout his career, is also using a Quantum 338. Both engineers explain why DiGiCo desks are the perfect fit for this huge, high-profile…
Follow-Me has partnered with ULA Group in Australia and New Zealand. The new partnership marks an exciting milestone for both companies, expanding access to Follow-Me’s cutting-edge performer tracking technology across the region. With ULA Group’s vast industry expertise and comprehensive service and support, paired with Follow-Me’s world-class automated follow-spot solutions, the collaboration promises to deliver innovative and highly customisable lighting and tracking systems for major entertainment and production projects. Follow-Me’s performer tracking solutions provide accurate positional data for multi-target, multi-fixture follow-spots, as well as for immersive audio systems and video content mapping, resulting in more dynamic, immersive, and responsive lighting…
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STUFISH Entertainment Architects have been unveiled as the stage designers for the highly anticipated electronic Adriatic Sound Festival, set to take place at Fano Airport, Italy, from June 13-14, 2025. For two electrifying days, the airport will be transformed into a vibrant festival venue, drawing inspiration from Fano’s ancient Roman heritage as a hub for social connection. Marking its debut edition, the festival will bring together some of the world’s most renowned electronic music artists for an unforgettable experience. At the heart of the festival’s design is STUFISH’s Infinity Stage, an architectural statement that seamlessly merges history with the future.…
Funktion-One has introduced six new loudspeakers plus the new IP55 Compact Range at ISE 2025 in Barcelona. These additions further reinforce the loudspeaker manufacturer’s commitment to superior sound quality, innovative design and unparalleled performance across a variety of applications. Introducing the new Funktion-One loudspeaker launches: F61 brings an outstanding level of performance to a wide range of applications, including music venues, hospitality, fashion, galleries, studio reference and domestic use. Following the same design principles as the popular F81.2 and F101.2, the F61 sits between the F5.2 and F81.2 in the Funktion-One Compact Range. It achieves very low distortion and excellent…
