Elation has hired professional brand strategist Braven Greenelsh as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer. In addition to being an entrepreneur and award-winning thought leader in brand development, Greenelsh has a strong background in corporate identity and product design. He has collaborated with the Elation team for many years and contributed to the success of several of Elation’s top brands, including PROTEUS and Obsidian Control Systems. Toby Velazquez, CEO of Elation and President of the ADJ Group, shared his thoughts on the new hire. “We have always valued our brand as a vital part of our business, and as we…
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Poland-based sound provider Gigant Sound/Letus, Europe’s largest Outline GTO inventory holder, was once again entrusted with delivering the sound for the National Festival of Polish Song in Opole, one of the most prestigious music events in the country. Along with the Sopot Festival, it ranks as one of the two most important cultural events in Poland, celebrating the achievements of Polish songwriters and performers over the past year. The festival takes place in the legendary Millennium Amphitheatre, a venue where every Polish artist aspires to perform. This iconic site has hosted the Polish Song Festival since 1963, making it one…
Shure has announced Axient Digital PSM – its first digital wireless in ear monitoring solution that exceeds the needs of today’s top-tier touring acts and large-scale productions. Axient Digital PSM has been designed and developed to meet the demands of touring professionals and rental houses, ensuring RF and spectral efficiency that caters to the rapidly evolving wireless landscape. This new digital in ear monitoring system is Shure’s first Wireless Multichannel Audio System (WMAS) enabled product line, empowering audio professionals to adapt to a wide variety of environments. With its forward-looking design, Axient Digital PSM represents a long-term investment for tours,…
In early 2024 Luciano delivered 11 concerts across Germany, Austria and Switzerland with his Seductive tour. This breathtaking stage show was made possible through the use of PIXERA, the media server system from Austrian high-tech pioneer AV Stumpfl. The complex and captivating Seductive tour not only offered an unforgettable experience for the audience but also set a new standard for stage shows worldwide. The entire show was run via timecode and lasted just under two hours. In the pre-programming at REC Tec’s in-house studio, the lighting design was integrated with the video content to create a unified visual experience. Throughout…
Following almost 10 years of success organising large indoor events, REBELLiON – the RAW Hardstyle sub brand of promoter REBiRTH – ventured outdoors for the first time this summer. The one-day REBELLiON Outdoor festival took place at Almere near Amsterdam and attracted thousands of visitors who enjoyed music performed across five stages. Lighting for the four largest performance areas was provided by production company Spectrum AV, which extensively utilised ADJ fixtures drawn from its significant rental inventory. These included Vizi Beam CMY moving heads and Jolt Panel FXIP LED fixtures, which are recent investments for the company, as well as…
As the festival season hit high gear in 2024, the TT+ AUDIO GTX line array system by RCF took center stage, delivering an unparalleled audio experience that had sound reinforcement professionals and festival-goers alike raving. Designed with cutting-edge technology and engineered for peak performance, the GTX PA system is redefining soundscapes at festivals around the U.S. and around the globe. To begin its festival tour, the TT+ AUDIO’s GTX touring concert system showcased its durability and performance with powerful Dominican rhythms at one of the largest Latin festivals in the U.S., the Baila Conmigo Festival, held across three days in…
RF Venue has announced a new and exclusive distribution partnership for the UK and Ireland with CUK Group. The new arrangement will improve access to RF Venue products for integrators and live sound providers. Stock will ship directly from CUK’s East Kilbride distribution centre, with customers purchasing in their local currency, whether that be Pounds or Euros. “CUK Group are a perfect fit as a distribution partner. Not only do they have a strong presence in both the live and installation markets, but they also share our philosophy when it comes to customer support with the ability to provide the…
Produced by Euforia Festivals, Tranceformations is one of Poland’s largest EDM Festivals. It takes place annually at the Centennial Hall, a UNESCO-listed building in the charming city of Wroclaw, capital of Lower Silesia. The historic venue, built in 1913 to a design by architect Max Berg, holds 10,000 people beneath its 42m high x 67m diameter dome. This was the location for the sixth edition of Tranceformations which hosted a stellar line up of international Trance music artists including Aly & Fila, Brinary Finary, Jordan Suckley, Nilsix, Thrill Seekers, Solarstone, Genix, Marcus Schulz, A.D.D.A, Roger Shah and Simon Paterson. Lighting…
Martin Audio has appointed Simon Honywill as its new Market Development Manager for Live Sound, Production, and Immersive Audio Markets. With an extensive career spanning over two decades in sound engineering, Simon’s transition into this strategic role is set to propel Martin Audio into new markets while further solidifying its leadership in live sound and immersive audio technology. Honywill’s appointment follows a long and successful association with Martin Audio. His contributions to sound engineering across major global events, particularly in the UK festival scene, have earned him a stellar reputation. “I’m utterly thrilled about this new role,” he said. “After…
Rock in Rio is a flamboyant celebration of music, held in beautiful Rio de Janeiro every two years. Started in 1985, the festival has a worldwide reputation of excellence, not just in the artist line up, but the festival site itself. The choice to use DiGiCo consoles for the main front of house systems is down to artist preference, explains Peter Racy, Rock in Rio’s front of house (FOH) system manager and mix engineer. “We are seeing a dominance of DiGiCo consoles being used by artists on the main stage,” he said. “The choice of consoles for the festival is…
Inspired by a summer of sport, Manchester Day 2024 was a vibrant one-day, action-packed event filled with free family-friendly fun including great music, dance, performance, acrobatics and a host of other interactive and audience participative events, all with a warm and enthusiastic street party atmosphere, staged in and around the city centre. Manchester-based audio specialist, tube uk, was asked to provide PA and sound systems for the four main stages, two of which were located in the Deansgate area, two at St Ann’s Square and one on Market Street, all major city centre positions. tube uk’s Melvyn Coote commented: “It…
Working with Stageworx AV at Kemba Live, LD Matt King relished keeping pace with Kameron Marolowe’s multi-faceted, fast-moving show on the star’s recent tour, as he supported the music note-for-note with a versatile, high-powered lightshow that moved through a wide range of looks, from small beam effects to broad washes — and just about everything in between. Helping him accomplish this was a collection of 32 CHAUVET Professional fixtures supplied by 4Wall Entertainment. Included in this mix were 18 Color STRIKE M motorized strobe-wash, 10 Maverick Storm 2 BeamWashes, and four COLORado PXL Bar 16 fixtures. “Kameron is a very…
Powersoft has appointed Mitch Rauch as its new sales director for the US market. With more than 20 years’ pro-AV channel management experience, Mitch’s expertise will be a major asset as Powersoft continues its growth in the United States. Rauch, formerly of Opticis, Vivitek and BenQ, among other well-known AV industry names, will be based in Powersoft’s US headquarters in Flanders, New Jersey. There, he will focus on driving growth in existing verticals while also exploring new opportunities for Powersoft’s patented, high-end audio technologies. “I’ve spent over two decades managing professional AV channels, and I see huge potential for growth…
JOYNED has announced that Morten Lave, former CEO of TC Applied Technologies and most recently principal of All Access Consulting, is joining the company as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) effective immediately. Lave will spearhead JOYNED’s R&D efforts, using his AVB/Milan software expertise to elevate the company’s audio networking solutions and drive innovation. Lave’s’ AVB/Milan software will now be integrated into JOYNED’s suite of offerings, providing a complete end-to-end solution – from endpoints to AVB switches – while remaining true to JOYNED’s commitment to open standards. This is a significant step in JOYNED’s mission to democratize network technology for the audio…
Elation proudly presents LIMELIGHT, a new generation of high-powered colour-mixing wash luminaires that redefine colour intensity and PAR light versatility. Engineered to astound with its exceptional output, LIMELIGHT delivers high-quality light with a wide colour spectrum and exceptional CRI, making it the perfect solution for a host of lighting applications. The LIMELIGHT PAR is a versatile workhorse fixture, ideal for even stage washes, side or front lighting, backlighting, and dramatic silhouette effects. It offers precision to accent scenery, sets, or specific areas of the stage for both functional and aesthetic lighting needs.` Available in two powerhouse configurations, LIMELIGHT PAR S…
Australian lighting designer Daniel ‘Gordo’ Gordon wanted to create a unique lighting ambience that was transportable and transposable anywhere around the globe for the ongoing Living Room Sessions world tour by indie folk rockers Angus & Julia Stone. He turned to 48 of Astera’s powerful and handy NYX Bulb products to help produce this smart, eye-catching, and highly individual aesthetic which packed neatly into a Pele case. The NYX Bulbs were purchased by the band for the tour and for future use. They pack into a bespoke moulded tray for transit which is fitted into a Pele type 1607 case, weighing…
INFiLED has introduced its ArmorLED Technology. This breakthrough technology boasts three to five times the thrust of standard LEDs, effectively mitigating the risks of damage during operation, installation, or transportation. ArmorLED Technology achieves this through four key techniques, including the M2/M4 LED, GOE Process, SMT Process, and optimised PCB Pad, culminating in a more resilient display solution. Traditional LEDs typically feature a four-pin configuration, but INFiLED’s ArmorLED leverages the M2 and M4 packaging designs, increasing the number of pins to 8 or more. This enhancement enlarges the soldering area, dramatically improving welding strength and boosting thrust by double. INFiLED addresses…
A variety of ADJ luminaires – including the new multifunctional IP65-rated Jolt Panel FXIP and flagship Focus Spot 7Z moving head spot – were utilized by local production company PLDS Showtechniek for the official King’s Day celebration in Emmen, the Netherlands. Throughout the day of celebrations, the ADJ-illuminated main stage featured a variety of musical performances from live bands, DJs and an orchestra, as well as an official appearance by king Willem-Alexander, much of which was broadcast on national TV. Every year, the Netherlands celebrates ‘Koningsdag’ (King’s Day’) on the birthday of their reigning monarch, which has been April 27th…
