BLUMANO is expanding into the Asian market with the formation of a branch in East Asia, Laurent Ste-Marie also joins the organisation and brings with him 25-years’ experience and vast knowledge of the acrobatic rigging world. BLUMANO is thrilled to have Laurent on board, and feels it further enhances its ability to provide dynamic, full-service, multiplatform packages to clients needing engineering solutions and high levels of support, especially in a post-COVID-19 world. Ste-Marie began taking some of BLUMANO’s training courses and through multiple interactions and conversations discovered he shared similar values and approaches to safety and design with the team. ”Seeing…
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Astera will highlight three new product innovations – PixelBrick, AX2 PixelBar and AX9 PowerPAR – at PLASA Show 2021 alongside UK distributor, Ambersphere Solutions on Booth C11. Astera Sales Director, Sebastian Bückle commented: “PLASA will be one of the first established industry trade shows to take place as events and expos gradually re-start post-pandemic, and we know there is a huge enthusiasm from everyone in the entertainment sector wanting to finally get together and meet face-to-face again after such a challenging and uncertain 18 months.” Astera Titan LED Titan Helios and Hyperion Tubes will also make an appearance on Booth C11. …
Based on the Wirral, Joe Baker not only runs Sound Access Events, his full-service production support company, but also engineers on a freelance basis for corporate AV and live music events. “Newton makes my job so much more efficient and my workflow so much easier, everything I need is in the device and in the Outline Dashboard software, which is extremely coherent and does exactly what you need it to do,” he said, explaining how he doesn’t leave home to mix a gig without Outline Newton. “I now use it exclusively for main system control and desk busing at FOH,…
Robe lighting is set to display its unique and patented TRANSFERABLE ENGINE (TE) LED technology at PLASA Show 2021 on Stand E19. The booth features another stylish and eye-catching design with The Show Goes On, inspired by – among other things – rapper Lupe Fiasco’s insightful Billboard Top 10 hit of the same name. Robe will highlight its T range of refined and high-quality luminaires designed specifically for this demanding discipline – notably the new T2 and the soon-to-be-revealed T11. The stand’s lightshow will feature 40 by T11 luminaires in action – debuted for the first time in a ‘live’…
Academy Music Group (AMG) has confirmed its expansion in Scotland with the announcement of O2 Academy Edinburgh, following the acquisition of the 3,000 capacity Edinburgh Corn Exchange. A category B listed building with a unique history, the Corn Exchange was built in 1909 and over the last two decades, Marco’s Leisure has transformed the Corn Exchange to become one of the city’s largest standing, multi-purpose, award-winning venues. Its reputation for live music began with a sell-out show with Blur in 1999, leading to outstanding performances in recent years with major international headline acts including Foo Fighters, Biffy Clyro, Oasis, Coldplay, Faithless,…
MDG is returning to the PLASA Show in London’s Olympia on 5 to 7 September 2021 as an exhibitor (Stand E19), with a collection of products on show. For the finest and most controllable haze on the market check out the industry-benchmark ATMe haze generator which will be shown alongside ATMe WPE, the IP55-rated weather-proof and dust-resistant version, designed specifically for the challenges of outdoor use. See how MDG’s Me2 fog generator produces a pure white fog with fine particles in unbelievable volume, governed by the finest of control, and how theFAN, MDG’s ultra-compact, variable speed digital fan, can direct…
Gerry Forde has become the latest member of the Point Source Audio family, taking on the new role of Business Development Manager for the EMEA region. The appointment recognises the growing worldwide demand for Point Source Audio’s collection of microphones and will support the US-based manufacturer’s further expansion throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Forde has a long history in the pro audio industry, working with distributors, manufacturers and rental companies. A large part of that career was spent working with Sennheiser. This was followed by spells at Rycote, and consultancy work for a variety of brands. “My background…
Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley’s Beers On Me Tour is treating fans across the USA to a warm, welcoming environment built on shared experiences. It’s also providing an emotional and welcoming reunion for the singer/songwriter’s production crew, who are savouring the experience of being together on the road again connecting to fans and entertaining them after a long lockdown. Contributing to the positive atmosphere at the shows is a deep and immersive Bruce Rodgers production design, engagingly lit by Chris Reade with help from CHAUVET Professional fixtures supplied by Christie Lites. “My job is to piggyback on Bruce’s vision, and really push a perspective…
ETC will return to the PLASA Show at the Olympia London for its joint ‘come-back’ industry event with the ABTT. The partnership between PLASA and ABTT brings two industry shows together, uniting the sector in a much awaited event which will take place on 5 to 7 September 2021. ETC will be attending the trade show to connect and network with old and new faces, present in-depth product seminars and showcase newly launched fixtures on stand B29. ETC Sales Manager, Darren Beckley commented: “After a long and challenging period for our industry, we are really looking forward to returning to…
Keith Arsenault reflected the narrative of Pagliacci in vivid fashion when lighting the St. Petersburg Opera’s production of the Leoncavallo masterpiece. With help from a collection of CHAUVET Professional Rogue fixtures, he used bold and subtle changes in colour and brightness to reflect the spiral of events that gives Pagliacci its compelling power. “Although a ‘one act opera,’ Pagliacci is very specifically divided in two scenes,” said Arsenault. “One is set in a bright, sunny Italian day; the other takes place while night is falling. The story gets darker and darker dramatically. As that second scene descends into homicidal madness,…
Avolites heads to London Olympia’s PLASA Show (Stand: D17) celebrating 45 years in business. From humble beginnings underneath a Hammersmith railway arch in 1976, the company has been at the cutting edge of most of the major developments in the lighting sector in the decades since. From the first programmable consoles designed to control the then-new intelligent lighting arrays of the 1990s, to the rise of the media server, the virtualised console, and the blending of lights and video into a single visual canvas, the company’s products have been instrumental in the success of some of the biggest events in…
The eighth round of Stagehand COVID-19 Relief Fund grants are now available for those that are not currently working or receiving UK government support. Applications for grants of up to £500 will be invited from those that have received zero or minimal support from government self employment or furlough schemes, haven’t any significant alternative income and have been unable to find work despite the current shortage of crew and techs. The fund is open to non-theatrical live event crew, for those in theatre, colleagues at the Theatre Artists Fund have support available, along with Backup Tech. Applications are open until Midday on 3 September,…
With 15,400 lumen output and a rich feature set, Lonestar is dubbed by High End Systems as a perfect addition to lighting systems in small to medium-sized venues. The luminaire’s rich colours, powerful zoom, full curtain framing, diffusion and prism effects make Lonestar a versatile and affordable tool for designers who require maximum performance from a mid-sized automated fixture. Automated Lighting Product Manager, Matt Stoner commented: “With the Lonestar, we aggressively reduced fixture size and cost to make a luminaire that fills the needs of venues of all sizes and design aesthetics. With punchy output, framing, and a full complement…
When the gates first opened for the 2021 edition of the Sunset Music Festival on 29 May, eyes all over the world were seemingly locked on Tampa, Florida. After all, this year’s event was one of the first major festivals to return on a full scale post-pandemic lockdown. Wanting to deliver an experience worthy of the pent-up anticipation, organisers brought together an exciting and eclectic lineup and spectacular production packages across its three stages – including a Trinity robotic line source system from PK SOUND for the bass-heavy Eclipse Stage. “As Florida’s first festival back, Sunset Music Festival’s objective was…
Platinum Tools will feature its ezEX RJ45 Starter Kit at InfoComm 2021, held in Orlando, Florida from 27 to 29 October at the Orange County Convention Center, booth #4361. “In today’s networks, twisted pair cables are demanding more speed and bandwidth, often carrying power in PoE applications,” explained Platinum Tools Product Manager, Sean Rothermel. “To help meet these requirements and the changes in cable they have necessitated, customers are converting to the ezEX line of connectors. Platinum Tools’ new ezEX RJ45 Starter Kit provides an easy way to make the switch and meet these higher performance demands.” The patented EXO…
Following the straight and narrow path rarely leads to bold innovations. More often, the most game-changing breakthroughs arise when convention is overturned, and new courses are charted. This has been the guiding philosophy behind the development of CHAUVET Professional’s aptly named Rouge Outcast 1 BeamWash. In true “outcast” fashion the new compact IP65 rated fixture, which weighs 9.16 kg, throws preconceived notions aside, resulting in a beam/wash that doubles as an unparalleled eye-candy machine, courtesy of a unique, independent, pixel mappable LED outer ring. “The Rogue Outcast 1 BeamWash breaks new ground,” said CHAUVET CEO, Albert Chauvet. “By going beyond…
Backup has launched a free Helpline that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide a centralised access point for both urgent and non-urgent wellbeing support. The helpline offers a number of options, from a dedicated Backup counsellor, to direct transfer to other industry charities, including the Music Support Helpline, Theatre Helpline and the Samaritans. Upon selecting one of the above options, you will be transferred directly to the support you require. The Backup Counsellor option is a free, independent and confidential phone service with a certified Counsellor who has a broad experience of the industry and…
In a bid to support the next generation of live event professionals, Riedel Communications has teamed up with Backstage Academy to provide hands-on training using the latest equipment. Students in the three-year Backstage Academy training programme are fully immersed in the work of live event production. Working alongside highly respected industry professionals, they use best-in-class equipment — including Riedel’s Artist and Bolero intercom systems — in state-of-the-art studio spaces to hone their skills in creating exceptional live experiences. “We’re training tomorrow’s professionals, so it’s important that we get the best and most current gear in front of these students,” said…
