Established in 1997 by husband and wife duo, Don (CEO) and Tina (CFO) Romeka, cloud-based event rental business management software, IntelliEvent, is on a mission to develop, enhance and support business-critical software for the rental and event industry – harnessing its team’s industry knowledge and experience to act as trusted advisors and partners for its global userbase. In 2024, the firm launched Lightning v.6 to improve user experience, speeds, and functionality of its business management software, based on the feedback of end users. “Our team’s industry knowledge and experience are extensive, and we aim to act as trusted advisors and…
Author: Jacob Waite
Jacob Collier’s live shows weave together free-timed segments, improvisation and fragments of playback and timecode, allowing him and his band to experiment and change their performance each night, while having the technology in tow to follow along in ‘lock step’. This approach is unorthodox, and the camp experimented with ways of scaling the show accordingly. Timecode is used unconventionally on this show – triggered via sampler with no pre-roll. The team had to come up with workarounds to ensure a smooth show, unifying control networks to blur lines between departments with JavaScript-distributed timecode, show control, RTP MIDI, digital audio and…
After documenting his breakout shows in 2016 [see TPi #203], Kygo has since had a successful career in the dance scene, one that has seen him launch his own festival, garner multiple top 10 hits, and embark on his first 35-date worldwide arena tour since 2018, supported by a dedicated crew. With the show described by the artist as ‘the biggest production we’ve ever done’ on his social channels, TPi caught up with Production Manager, Joel Stanley of Production Value, to get an insight into the production. “This tour has been amazing, we have a really good bunch on the…
At Lightware, we believe the future of live events is about creating experiences that truly resonate with audiences. The rise of immersive events has changed how we approach live production, and technology is at the heart of these experiences. However, it’s not just about flashy tech; it’s about making sure every detail comes together seamlessly to deliver an unforgettable moment. As we move further into 2025, there’s a noticeable shift in the live event industry. Audiences now expect more than just a performance — they want to be immersed, with interactive visuals, soundscapes, and environments that pull them into the…
LIVE (Live music Industry Venues & Entertainment), has underlined its commitment to eradicating misogyny in the live music Industry, with a four point strategic plan backed by all 15 member organisations. This plan was launched in response to the last UK Government’s rejection of recommendations made in the ‘Misogyny in Music’ Report from the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC), which was published in January 2024. The cross party WEC holds the Government to account on equality law and policy, including the Equality Act 2010 and cross Government activity on equalities. Its report, ‘Misogyny in Music’, concluded that women working in…
At ISE 2025, TPi launched the Live Events Stage. Building on previous year’s work hosting the Live Events Summit, the Live Events Stage was a three-day event that saw 21 panels take place over three days. The stage was situated in Hall 6 on the show floor, among the lighting exhibitors. The goal of the programme was to bring voices from throughout the live events industry to share an insight into the world of live touring and events. Covering a range of topics from audio, video, lighting, staging, transport, special effects, and more – there was a little something for…
Over its 100-year history, more than 50,000 different electronics products have been developed by Shure. At NAMM 2025, TPi tracked down Monitor Engineer, Kyle Woodrow, following a successful touring campaign with Noah Cyrus, to discover how Shure’s latest advanced digital in-ear monitor system benefitted the American singer and actor and her band in the lead up to Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. “I did my first tour with Noah Cyrus two summers ago now. Everyone in the camp is super fun, easy to work with, and importantly, the music is great,” Woodrow said, speaking to TPi at Shure’s bustling…
Lengthy tech specs are nothing new for us at TPi, but we’re not ashamed to admit when we were sent the kit list from the Jiangsu TV NYE Gala, we did a double take. The annual event once again saw the team from Arf & Yes oversee a lighting rig of over 3,000 fixtures, all of which were controlled by several ChamSys desks. With the event being broadcast live, the show design had to be on point for the entire four-hour run time, with 53 songs performed by a plethora of artists. This year, the staging was design by Skywalker…
Celebrating its 26th year in 2025, The Cluny is one of over 200 venues that took part in Independent Venue Week (IVW), with over 5,000 gigs taking place over the organisation’s 12-year tenure. The Cluny’s Production Manager, Ross Lewis, and staff were honoured by Music Venue Trust (MVT) for Outstanding Contribution to Grassroots Music in November last year alongside other independent venues. Following the award, Lewis was keen to speak to TPi about how the venue is giving young people opportunities to forge a career in production. “It’s important to give kids opportunities through the arts,” he began. “I was…
Since winning a Breakthrough Talent Award in 2023, Emily Haigh has soared to new heights beginning her role as Venue Manager at Stylus Leeds, stage managing Leeds Pride, and working Boomtown festival as well as being awarded one of AAA’s 30underThirty accolades. “My confidence has grown, my career path now seems clearer and overall I am much more excited about the opportunities that await me,” Haigh commented, reflecting on her whirlwind journey while speaking to TPi. What first sparked your interest in live events? “My first experience in the live events industry was wristbanding at Leeds Festival. I was absolutely…
It’s been a period of healthy reflection at the Production Services Association over the past 10 months… It’s also been a busy period of communication, outreach and delivery with our members, partners and industry advocacy working groups. As a newly elected executive team, last May we took a breath, reached out to our membership and reviewed what was important to them. With that initial work almost complete, now is the time for delivering sustained growth and evolution of the PSA. After a successful AGM last week and attendance at ILMC, Production Futures and the Event Production Show, we look forward…
In a deal that has been in the works for almost two years, Rock-It Cargo – recently crowned the industry’s Favourite Freight Company at the TPi Awards 2025 – announced an expansion to its global services with new access and opportunities throughout India in collaboration with Buhariwala Live. Having worked in partnership for over a decade, the family-run, Mumbai-based business will officially rebrand its live touring arm to Rock-It Cargo India. “We’ve been moving shows in an out of India for years, with one of the biggest in recent memory being Metallica,” Rock-It Cargo’s Chris Palmer recalled, explaining why the…
Showlight 2025, the quadrennial global networking event for designers and practitioners from all genres of lighting, takes place between 19 to 22 May in Dijon, France. This will be the first in-person Showlight to take place since 2017 and is sponsored by French lighting manufacturer, Robert Juliat, a family-run company with a 100-year legacy. “Robert Juliat is very proud to bring Showlight to France for the very first time in its history,” said Rober Juliat’s third generation Managing Director, François Juliat. “Showlight is all about light, and light has been the very DNA of Robert Juliat for the last 100…
Super Bowl LIX delivered an unprecedented spectacle, transforming the stadium crowd at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome into a ‘low-resolution, high-impact visual canvas’ of immersive effects, enveloping football and music fans in the action. At the heart of this unique experience was PixMob – a Montreal-based company that has revolutionised the way audiences interact with live events. Having previously worked exclusively on seven Halftime Shows in recent years, this year PixMob’s mandate was extended to the full game. The show kicked off with a pregame performance dedicated to New Orleans’ resilience, featuring a marching band illuminated with PixMob’s synchronised LED wearable…
With lighting, pyrotechnics, trucks and tour buses on display, it’s safe to say the experience of the TPi Awards began before attendees even walked through the door of Evolution London for the 24th annual gathering of live production talent. Once all 1,856 guests entered, they were soon engulfed in this year’s jungle theme. Walking through an immersive tunnel dressed in tropical foliage, they found themselves in the main room, featuring vines from the ceiling, a jaw-dropping lighting rig and a main stage video wall where the main LED overhung into the audience and was used for an eye-catching waterfall-inspired look…
With an extensive all-Robe lighting rig illuminating the largest gathering of industry peers and decision-makers, the TPi Awards offers an extraordinary opportunity for NRG students to showcase their skills. As in previous years, NRG put out a call for students interested in joining Robe’s on-site team at Evolution, London. The response was overwhelming, leading to a rigorous selection process. Seven students were chosen and invited to Robe UK for training in RoboSpot and Avolites, along with a preview of the event rig. Ant Ioannou – who studies Event Production at Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies in Nottingham – took on…
Following the successful response to TPi Awards’ first-ever sober table last year, Roadies in Recovery enlisted the support of key industry names to raise the funds for multiple sober tables, allowing those in recovery to network safely. “I’d just wrapped up a tour with Duran Duran and wanted to get the ball rolling with another year of fundraising,” Roadies in Recovery’s Joanne Croxford began, recalling a conversation with Amanda Thomson of AM Touring, who suggested enlisting the support of industry suppliers. “Having private funders and supporters is awesome, however, there is so much responsibility that the wider industry should take.”…
The Green Award is presented annually to the companies and products that have gone above and beyond to promote or demonstrate sustainable practices within the live touring sector. Following a rigorous process, where applicants had to showcase the innovative steps taken to enhance sustainability in the live entertainment sector, Pieter Smit was crowned the winner. Dedicated to pioneering sustainable transport solutions that set new standards in the industry, one of Pieter Smit’s proudest achievements is its involvement in the tour of Jakop Ahlbom’s theatre production, Horror – providing a bespoke e-truck transport and storage solution. Over the past two years,…
