Mason Felps with 46 Entertainment has created an eye-catching lighting design including 68 Robe iFORTE and 16 iSpiider moving lights supplied by Backstage Productions for the 2025 leg of Alan Jackson’s Last Call: One More for the Road tour. Felps, who doubles as the tour’s production manager and lighting director, began working with the camp in 2017, initially as a backline technician. The 270° visual production design fit into six semi-trucks with Felps taking care of lighting, video and set, working closely with Wesley Owens of PXLBOX – who programmed the disguise media servers to produce video content, citing Jackson’s…
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Following the launch and immediate success of the all-new Veloce Profile, Ayrton is proud to unveil Veloce Wash, the fourth luminaire in the “Ultimate” family, boasting a cutting-edge design and breathtaking performance. Like all Ultimate series luminaires, Veloce Wash is a versatile tool designed to perform in all conditions — indoors, outdoors, and even in coastal environments. Built on the advanced principle of perfect scalability, this ultra-compact luminaire pushes the boundaries of integration with a sealed 850W high-efficiency LED module, calibrated at 6500K, delivering a powerful 40,000-lumen output. With an optimal black body positioning, it ensures perfect light neutrality. The…
Mamma Mia! The Party is an immersive theatrical show that combines the magic of Mamma Mia! – the successful theatre production – with a unique dining experience. Set in a vibrant Greek taverna with the entire venue being used as the set, the show invites audiences to become part of the action, interacting with the cast and enjoying a meal while the story unfolds around them. With lively performances, iconic ABBA music, and a mix of comedy and drama, Mamma Mia! The Party creates an unforgettable, high-energy environment that blurs the line between audience and performers. The Follow-Me Track-iT system was…
Fresh for 2025, Showlight is introducing a new attraction – an enticing programme of informative, interactive workshops. These will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday 21 May 2025 and will be open to all delegates on a first come, first served basis, with a strong emphasis on student attendance. The Workshops will be conducted by leading experts in their field and offer unprecedented insights into subjects from the latest technology to personal development. Numbers are limited so delegates will be encouraged to sign up for their choice of workshop via the Whova App when it goes live closer to…
Robert Juliat returns to Prolight+Sound Frankfurt in the Lightpower Village (Hall 12.0, Stand C60) to showcase its latest LED followspots, profiles and Fresnels, with innovative, versatile, quality lighting solution for venues of all sizes. The very latest addition to the Robert Juliat LED range of followspots, Lexie, which was launched last month, will be on show for the first time in Germany. Compact in size, comparable to the Roxie model, yet with a more powerful output, Lexie followspot (1176) features a 420W LED engine delivering approximately 15,000 lumens with a crisp 6500K cool white source. It presents a plug-and-play solution…
When Univision presented the 37th annual Premio Lo Nuestro at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Professional Wireless Systems (PWS) was onsite to handle frequency coordination and supply all wireless microphones, IFBs, IEMs and intercom for this year’s Latin music awards show. PWS managed frequency coordination and equipment for the entertainment program, including the red-carpet festivities, livestream and main event. “We have supported this event for 30 consecutive years and continue to evolve our technology package to meet the challenges of the changing RF environment and the needs of the event,” said Jim Van Winkle, General Manager, Professional Wireless Systems (PWS). “Our team continues to…
In response to the ongoing success and growth of Fourier Audio, the company is expanding with the addition of two new employees: Ben Evans, who has been appointed to the post of Operations Manager, and Ross Paterson, who now serves as Product Specialist. The announcement comes as Fourier Audio Co-founder and former CTO Pete Bridgman steps into the role of CEO. Ben Evans, Fourier Audio’s new Operations Manager, joins the company from the venerable Royal Albert Hall, where he managed the founding team that brought audio “in-house,” leading a large group of engineers in facilitating audio solutions for the 300-plus…
Show Technologies – an Italian provider of audio, video, and lighting solutions for the entertainment industry – has expanded its equipment roster with the acquisition of an Outline GTO C-12 line-array system. Based in Recco (Genoa) and boasting over two decades of experience, the company continues to strengthen its position in the live event sector. A longtime Outline user, Show Technologies has successfully deployed ‘Mantas’ in a variety of applications, alongside point-source loudspeakers from the ‘Monaco’ and ‘Vegas’ series. The increasing demand for high-performance audio solutions and the need to expand its service offerings drove the company to invest in…
Music Venue Trust (MVT) has released its latest annual report, including UK and nation-specific statistics. In early February, MVT launched Welsh data in Senedd, and on 23 April MVT will further publish Scottish data at an event in Scottish Parliament. The UK-wide annual report surveys the 810 members of the Music Venues Alliance (MVA) and highlights that in 2024 grassroots music venues (GMVs) staged over 162,000 live music events, comprising almost 1.5m individual artist performances, to a total audience of just under 20 million. The total direct value to the UK economy from these events was £526m. On average, however,…
London-based entertainment travel management company, Music First Partnership, is celebrating The BFP Collection being officially ranked No. 2 in the UK’s Best Workplaces 2025, by Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture. The prestigious recognition highlights the company’s commitment to fostering an outstanding work environment for its employees. The announcement was made last week at the Best Workplaces Awards held at London’s Grosvenor House, hosted by comedian Richard Ayoade. Staff at Music First Partnership and its sister company Business First Partnership, part of the Business First Collection, took part in an anonymous survey which retained the highest…
Panasonic Connect’s AG-CX370 camcorder takes high-quality video production to new levels for broadcasting and streaming professionals. The latest addition to Panasonic’s CX series of popular professional camcorders, the CX370 features stunning 4K image quality and IP-based live production capabilities – all within a compact and lightweight chassis design that enhances mobility. Launching in Q2 CY2025, the CX370 will be showcased at the NAB Show in Las Vegas from 6 to 9 April 2025. The CX370 delivers 4K/60p/10-bit MOV recording with a high-efficiency HEVC/H.265 codec. It also features a high-definition, high-sensitivity 1.0-type 15M MOS sensor, and Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) for HDR recording –…
Elation turned heads at the LDI 2024 tradeshow in December with its Experience Tomorrow innovations. Now, the firm invite lighting professionals to Hall 12.1, Stand B49/C49 at the Prolight + Sound tradeshow in Frankfurt from 8 to 11 April – where visitors can discover the future of lighting technology by exploring Elation’s latest advancements in professional lighting. Elation will showcase brand-new, cutting-edge product lines including PARAGON, Elation’s new flagship automated lighting series and winner of the Best Debuting Product Award at LDI. With the ability to fulfill multiple fixture roles in a single design, TruTone variable CRI technology, and weatherproof…
Nearly 30 years ago, Mathieu Kassovitz’s film La Haine influenced an entire generation of French youth, winning the 1995 Cannes Film Festival award for Best Director and the European Film Award for the Discovery of the Year, before rapidly becoming a classic of French cinema. At the end of 2024, this cult film took to the stage in the form of an immersive and explosive musical, combining dance, rap, film and theatre, La Haine, Jusqu’ici rien n’a changé (La Haine, Nothing Has Changed So Far), produced by La Haine Production, with Live Nation as the executive producer. In this theatrical…
22live has revealed a transatlantic partnership with Spectrum Sound, Nashville, Tennessee, US. The move follows months of collaboration on various projects. With more jobs in the pipeline, both parties now formally announce their partnership, which enhances their d&b focussed services available to their respective clients. Ken Porter, President and Founder of Spectrum Sound, made an initial visit to 22live in early 2023 following an introduction to 22live’s Commercial Director, Alex Penn. The duo ended the visit with a mutual feeling of positivity in establishing a partnership. Porter commented: “It was clear to me that 22live and Spectrum Sound share similar…
With the brand new JDC Burst 1, GLP continues its success story with a significantly more powerful strobe/wash hybrid. Inspired by the innovative technology of the new JDC2 IP, and building on the success of the legendary JDC1, the JDC Burst 1 delivers an impressive blend of power, colour intensity, and flexibility. The JDC Burst 1, with its segmented, controllable white strobe line that’s 10% brighter than the JDC1, delivers unparalleled punch and impressive strobe effects. In addition to the white strobe line, the JDC Burst 1 features two powerful RGBW LED plates, offering significantly improved colour performance compared to…
Sound Designer and Engineer Phil Wright has travelled the globe with artists, producers and companies to produce a diverse array of award-winning projects. Wright’s services extend from mixing live sound recordings and providing setup for radio and TV broadcasts, to preparing playback and cue files for film concerts that feature live orchestras. Among his frequent clients are Ministry of Sound, which calls on him for classical orchestra productions and Senbla Live Events, a London-based national touring and promotion company. With such versatile needs, Wright has found his go-to, all-around microphone solutions in DPA Microphones. A longtime user of the brand,…
Allen & Heath USA has confirmed the appointment of renowned mixing engineer and experienced touring professional Jake Hartsfield as its new Live Sound and Touring Manager. Hartsfield, known for his work with artists such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Ben Rector, and Vulfpeck, brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for audio that will significantly strengthen Allen & Heath’s commitment to live sound users. Hartsfield’s predecessor in the role, Mike Bangs, has been promoted to Senior Manager of Live Sound and Touring – a new position with focus on high level market development for touring customers and oversight of Allen &…
Michael Jackson’s legacy continues to shine, and through the Tony Award®-winning MJ The Musical, his music, moves, and story come to life on stage. The show, which has travelled to New York City and London, began its run in Hamburg at the Stage Theater an der Elbe in December 2024, celebrating his artistry. In partnership with Blue-i Group and long-time partner Stage Entertainment, INFiLED contributed to the Hamburg production by providing a large-scale LED screen. The setup featured 200 panels from our AR Series with a 3.9mm pixel pitch. MJ The Musical is a musical that explores Michael Jackson’s creative…
