Starting from humble beginnings in an Auckland garage, New Zealand’s Lux Productions have grown from strength to strength since 2013 and are currently moving into a sixth warehouse to accommodate its full spectrum of event production services. In tandem with expansion to new premises, the company also decided to expand its console offerings with one eye on their existing stock of Allen & Heath audio expanders and SQ mixers. “We were in the market for a medium to large format audio console and adore the SQ range from Allen and Heath, so when we heard about the release of the…
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To provide legendary Grupera band Los Bukis with an impactful live sound for their 2021 reunion tour, Sound Image deployed JBL Professional and Crown audio solutions. Los Bukis reunited in August and embarked on their first tour in over two decades, performing multi-night runs in stadiums across North America for a multi-generational fanbase. Such a high-profile tour required a powerful, reliable and immersive live audio system fitting for stadium-level venues. To meet these needs, Sound Image naturally turned to JBL VTX Series speakers and Crown I-Tech amplifiers. “The biggest challenge for stadium tours is the scale of the venues and…
Wilmington, Delaware and Las Vegas, Nevada-based Main Light has invested in Robe BMFL FollowSpot LT lighting fixtures and motion cameras, boosting its existing inventory of RoboSpot remote follow spotting systems. The company first invested in this technology shortly after the RoboSpot launch in 2017. Since then, Robe has developed and refined the system, most recently with the introduction of the BMFL FollowSpot LT, a solution for larger venues – covering greater throw distances. Robe has also increased the number of moving light ranges that can be controlled by RoboSpot BaseStations. Mullican praised the system’s ease of use and set up,…
Organised by Lance Show & Publications, The Showman’s Show returns to Newbury Showground on 20 to 21 October. Attendees can expect to meet with suppliers and manufacturers ahead of what is shaping up to be a busy 2022. Among the show’s debuting innovations are a flat pack plastic toilet solution from T blustar; modular solutions from Qdos Event Hire; two brand new stages from IPS, a 24m Eurotruss stage and a 15m mobile trailer; Green Goblet is introducing new KIO reusable take-away containers; contactless access control from Event Genius; new products, power monitoring tools and a range of electric car…
Surfhire deployed a full-service complex communications package to the prestigious boutique festival held on the Berkshire bank of the River Thames. After a delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Henley Festival of Music and Arts, famed for its strict black tie dress code, finally returned for a 2021 event. With six stages, a roaming theatre, art, and live musical performances from Madness, James Blunt, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, among others, the five-day show had to deliver with perfect ambience. In order to keep the event running as smoothly as possible – despite some of the site’s particular idiosyncrasies – Production Manager, John…
In June, Shure launched the ADX5D – Axient Digital Dual-Channel Portable Wireless Receiver. Now, users can enhance its workflow experience with ADX5D’s latest firmware update (1.3.26), including third-party integration and control with select portable mixers and recorders from Sound Devices and Aaton Digital. The new third-party integration and feature set lets sound mixers control and monitor the ADX5D from their mix position for functions like scanning and deploying frequencies to receiver channels, adjusting receiver output gain, monitoring transmitter battery life, and more. Shure will be joined by Sound Devices and Aaton Digital for two individual webinars demonstrating third-party integration and…
PK SOUND has promoted Trevor Grenier and Darryl Ross to the newly created positions of Senior Partner Support and Senior Applications Support. The two comprise the core of the company’s brand team alongside Andrew King, recently appointed as Senior Brand Support and report to Chief Strategy Officer, James Oliver. Grenier originally joined PK SOUND in 2011 and has served in a variety of roles leading up to his most recent stint as Senior Account Manager since 2016. Going forward, Grenier will assist PK’s growing international distribution network and PK Alliance partners with logistic, operational, and technical support. “We’ve come a…
Chroma-Q, Vista by Chroma-Q and PROLIGHTS, supplied by A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET), were put through their paces at Arcola Theatre during a recent production of the Opera, Die Valkure. As part of Grimeborn Opera Festival 2021, Arcola Theatre, in association with Hackney Empire, worked alongside Orpheus Sinfonia, an orchestra of 18 musicians to bring to life Jonathan Dove’s stirring adaptation of Richard Wagner’s magical opera. Lighting Designer and Programmer, Robert Price helped amplify the narration through lighting. For this he used an extensive rig which featured Chroma-Q Color Force IIT battens, PROLIGHTS EclProfile FC, EclProfile CT+ and Vista by Chroma-Q…
With an evolved sound and a seventh studio album to share with their fans, You Me at Six (YMAS) returned to the road with a live tour two years in the making and a streamline audio package courtesy of Britannia Row Productions. Although FOH Engineer Phil Jones had already managed to escape his temporary, COVID-19 enforced position as a delivery driver for a handful of shows with another artist, his return to life with YMAS gave him the chance to overhaul his audio setup and help sculpt the band’s sound as they reach new heights in both creativity and popularity. …
As Phish wrapped up their encore with a cover of the Rolling Stones’ Loving Cup, an afterparty at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl served up additional servings of improvised jam and funk, performed by six-piece band, Big Something. Adding to the atmosphere of the 1,200-capacity venue was a Daniel Thibault lighting design. “I wanted to make this room look its biggest,” he said. “Everything about this band’s sound and stage presence is big.” Thibault, a partner in Life Is Art Studios, added 20 CHAUVET Professional Rogue fixtures from his company’s own inventory to the house rig, to create the desired immersive atmosphere…
As Brompton Technology processors are an integral part of so many virtual production infrastructures, it was an important partner, along with ROE Visual, Mo-Sys Engineering, Cooke Optics and 3LR Lighting. This line-up enabled 80six to provide Virtual Production Discovery Days attendees with insight into the workflows and the real-time technologies required to power both live and on-set productions. The interactive and informal programme attracted directors of photography, film and TV producers as well as a variety of 80six’s event partners, with live demos allowing them to experience the creative possibilities of virtual production and how this technology is shaping the future…
Georgia-based Sound Principles Pro has installed TVL Softlight DW fixtures by Elation Professional in a new professional studio in Atlanta, Anthony Murray Studios. Conceived by Anthony Murray – founder of the Oasis Church in Greater Atlanta – the multipurpose studio provides local businesses and creatives a turnkey solution for producing high-quality video content. The facility will also be utilized by Anthony’s church, and others in the area, as a resource for recording video sermons and other faith-based media. Sound Principles designed, specified and installed the lighting rig along with the high-resolution ADJ LED video wall and an adjacent green screen. Sound Principles company…
Crealine Media Systems is taking its live event productions to the next level with Riedel Communications’ Artist digital matrix intercom system, Bolero wireless intercom system, and SmartPanel intelligent intercom and control panels for real-time video, audio, data, and communications. Ensuring flexible, reliable communications within the Crealine control room, as well as connections to off-site locations, studios, and mobile facilities, the Riedel gear supports Crealine’s remote and hybrid production workflows for esports and other live events across Switzerland. “Riedel gear sets up quickly and integrates readily via different interfaces for audio, control, and monitoring, so it’s easy to equip the system…
The North American leg of An Evening with Michael Bublé tour resumed in August, enthralling fans with 23 shows in A-level arenas through late October. The tour continues to rely on a Meyer Sound reinforcement system as provided by Solotech, and once again the massive system is deployed in a novel “dual hybrid” configuration comprising both typical end-stage arrays as well as centre-hung arrays over the B-stage that essentially function as an in-the-round system. What’s new this time around is the introduction of the Spacemap Go spatial sound design and live mixing tool, which smoothly and transparently tracks Bublé’s voice…
The rolling hills of Langnau, Switzerland provided a stunning backdrop for the first edition of the Modular Festival, organised by DJ and producer, Michelle Kelly Leeman. Taking place from 10 to 13 September, the lowing of cattle gave way to the sounds of psytrance and techno from a roster of over 50 performing artists and DJs with music running non-stop across two stages through KV2 Audio sound systems. Kelly has been an advocate of KV2 systems for several years, opting for a VHD5 system for the main stage and SL412s supplemented by SL2.15 subs for the second stage. “It took over…
WorldStage has expanded its expertise in xR production with the opening of xRStage Times Square @ New 42 Studios. The venture is a partnership of WorldStage and New 42 at 229 West 42nd Street. “WorldStage continues to lead in advancing xR technology nationwide by launching xRStage Times Square,” WorldStage Vice President of Lighting, Terry Jackson said. “In working with our partners at New 42, it became increasingly clear to all at WorldStage that both organisations should focus on the opportunity we have with this new venture. We are now able to bring a powerful production studio to the heart of…
As the business emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, Global Infusion Group Global Operations Director, Bonnie May will assume the role of CEO, while Richard Duff joins the company as Managing Director. While continuing to lead the day-to-day operations of GIG and maintaining her hands-on approach with clients, in her new role as CEO, May will shape the group’s strategy and vision. Duff, as managing director, will be responsible for its implementation and lead all business functions including sales, finance and human resources. Duff’s career spans sales, marketing and operational leadership roles within the FMCG, consumer electronics and homeware sectors, having…
Jazzopen Stuttgart has been one of the highlights in the event calendar of the Baden-Württemberg state capital since 1994. The recipe for success: renowned jazz musicians and top international acts from the worlds of rock, pop, soul and blues performing on six stages spread across the city. With the help of 250 GLP moving heads, LD Jerry Appelt created optimum conditions for another glamorous show this year. Appelt has been working for the festival on behalf of the organiser, Opus Festival, for several years. In 2021 he was responsible for the lighting design for the two largest stages: on Schlossplatz,…
