In March 2021, a small GLP team impressively demonstrated the design options of Creative Light 1 fixtures by transforming a dreary motorway underpass into a pulsating dance temple. GLP Managing Director, Udo Künzler had previously discovered the aforementioned tunnel during an evening walk. Immediately he had the idea of equipping the tunnel wall, which proved to be magnetic, with Creative Lights. Boogie Pimps (‘Somebody To Love’) were tasked with making the project a very special audiovisual experience. The duo not only contributed a track, Awesome, but also agreed to perform on site in the tunnel. After the prerequisites for the…
Author: Jacob Waite
Beyond Theatre Creative Producer, Paul Levin has confirmed the immediate cancellation of the Manchester leg of The DriveINSIDE Theatre – a socially distanced drive-in series scheduled to take place at the Trafford Centre with a proposed capacity of 800, with the potential to grow to 5,600 as social distance restrictions are relaxed. Undercover, but with a part open surround, the model was thought to be COVID-19 secure even in areas which require Level 3 C19 compliance. However, in a recent open letter, Levin stated the following [sic]: “It is with huge sadness and regret that we have to announce the cancellation of the…
Neutrik UK has appointed Karl Cowing as its new Sales Manager. The new recruit assumes the role following a 22 year career in engineering, sales, support and key account management roles within the electronics, automotive, transport, aerospace and defence sectors. His experience includes responsibility for electronic interconnect solutions into strategic aerospace and defence customers, helping them adapt to rapidly changing technology requirements within the radar and electronic warfare sector, and positioning high reliability RF electronic connectivity solutions, including fibre optic technology, to help customers address future bandwidth issues. Commenting on his appointment, Cowing said: “Over the years I have known of…
The recently formed FKP Scorpio UK – a division of the European touring giant FKP Scorpio – has revealed a raft of new appointments to its rapidly expanding operation. Julie Morgan has been appointed as Head of Marketing – UK & European Touring. Previously Head of Marketing & PR at SJM Concerts, where she worked for over 16 years, Morgan was a key part in the growth of their large marketing team, while heading up campaigns for the likes of The Stone Roses, Take That, Arctic Monkeys, Foo Fighters, Adele, The Killers, The Spice Girls, Little Mix, Prince and festivals including the Country2Country brand and Wild Life in…
Considered as the ‘biggest night in British music’ The BRIT Awards 2021 returned to London’s O2 Arena on 11 May, featuring performances and a limited, non-socially distanced audience as part of the UK government’s roster of Events Research Programme (ERP) pilot events. As the lighting supplier, PRG teamed up with The BRIT School to offer three students hands-on experience as part of an ongoing work placement partnership. The students were involved in the whole crew experience – from prepping equipment, loading in and the run of the live event to the load out. This offers students experience within the real…
d&b audiotechnik will provide show-goers at ISE 2021 a full range of technology solutions both online, and face to face in Barcelona on Stand B-104, Hall 2 from 1 to 4 June 2021. “ISE 2021 represents a great opportunity for our team to connect with the global AV industry, both in Barcelona and online,” stated d&b Group CMO, David Claringbold. “This is our first major trade show since the announcement of our new service-focused business, d&b solutions, which further strengthens our customer focus on end-to-end service and integration offerings. ISE gives us an opportunity to speak in person with the local…
For the past year, the world has been preoccupied with Zoom meetings. disguise, the technology innovator in extended reality (xR) and virtual production, has been looking at a very different type of zoom. Instead of video meetings, disguise allows its users to zoom in and out of a virtual world on camera. disguise’s award-winning extended reality (xR) workflow, released to the general public in April 2021 through its new r18 software, includes this groundbreaking new feature which extends the virtual scene to allow cameras to zoom in and out of each scene. With these capabilities, the community of disguise users…
The latest rendition of the BRIT Awards was held at London’s O2 Arena on 11 May 2021 and once again boasted a complex audio system designed, provided and operated by Britannia Row Productions. As in prior years, an Outline Newton processor was specified to deal with several mission-critical tasks at the core of the audio system. Apart from its established position as one of the music industry’s highest-profile annual events, the 2021 BRITs was additionally notable as the UK’s first major indoor live music event in more than a year, following the impact of COVID-19. The event was staged with…
The EBU’s Eurovision Song Contest 2021 (ESC) in Rotterdam – whose semi-finalists will be announced in two instalments 18 and 20 May – promises to be a grand event despite social distancing regulations. Typically associated with a one-off staple millions of people in Europe and beyond like to watch, this year’s 65th edition kicked off with a “turquoise carpet” event last Saturday, where all 33 semi-finalists were introduced to the world Cannes-style. The slogan chosen by Rotterdam’s mayor, Ahmed Aboutaleb, “be open, be positive”, was taken to heart by the Dutch host broadcasters NPO, NOS, AVROTROS as well as the…
SLX has announced the launch of its repackaged student support scheme, The Lighting Programme, and is scouting for ambitious and tenacious students of lighting design and technical production. Four deserving winners will be hand-picked to receive the full benefit of the Programme’s mentorship opportunities, equipment for creative projects, and networking opportunities, which include introductions to leading manufacturers. The Lighting Programme, now open for applications, builds upon SLX’s previous ‘Student Bursary’ scheme, but with the all-important addition of high value facets of support, knowledge, and experience direct from the entire team at SLX. The programme is led by SLX’s business development…
The Eurovision Song Contest 2021 is back on track following a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Heading up a brand new technical and production team is respected, Netherlands-based, Erwin Rintjema, who takes on the much-coveted position as ESC’s Head of Production. An industry respected production manager, Rintjema was selected by ESC host broadcaster for his experience, knowledge, and proven ability to smoothly deliver international, large scale, televised events. He is supported by a carefully curated team comprising the most sought after Dutch technical production talent, as he explained: “Key members of the technical management team include Gijs Vos…
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Lighting Designer, Manny Newman – described by the quartet as “the fifth member of the band” – proved that limited space is no obstacle to limitless ideas during the jam band’s latest live set at Avondale Brewing Company. His expansive light show filled the stage and the entire venue with visual delights that included swirling custom gobo patterns and colour combinations that moved from dreamy pastels on white, to bold edgy mixes. Helping Newman achieve these looks were the 18 CHAUVET Professional Rogue fixtures in the band’s own touring rig. He arranged six Rogue R1 Spot…
Magnum PA recently purchased a number of Powersoft’s renowned T Series touring amplifier platforms after a consultation with trusted partner – and Powersoft distributor – CUK Audio. The company initially ordered four T604 and four T602, though it soon added another T604 and has since revealed plans to add another three T602 in order to complete its inventory. T Series amplifier platforms can be controlled in a number of ways (either through ArmoníaPlus, via the front panel display, or using the dedicated webapp), and boast a large preset library. The T Series offers input via Dante, AES3, or analogue, with…
CODA Audio has announced the expansion of its HOPS (high output point source) range with the addition of the new HOPS12i. Considered an extremely high output, three-way point source, HOPS12i incorporates extremely high performance 12” neodymium cone drivers with 4” voice coils adapted from those found in CODA Audio’s flagship line-array, AiRAY, delivering huge power with matchless clarity. Versatility is key to the HOPS12i. As well as CODA’s very latest DAC (Dynamic Airflow Cooling) technology, it features exchangeable and rotatable waveguides that provide various options for adjusting directivity, but unlike many other loudspeakers that ‘only’ steer high frequency – the…
Lighting Designer, Tom Kenny utilised around 400 Robe moving lights housed on an expansive lighting rig for the debut of Triller Fight Club – a new PPV entertainment and sporting concept – founded in partnership with Triller and Snoop Dogg. The inaugural Triller Fight Club event was staged at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The four-hour broadcast was conceived by Ryan Kavanaugh and filmmaker, Bert Marcus ans featured ‘festival style’ sets from Justin Bieber, The Black Keys, Doja Cat, Saweetie, Diplo, Major Lazer and Mt. Westmore, featuring Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too $hort, and E-40. The event was staged…
Formed at the start of 2021, Aura Visual System is a relatively new company, but the people behind it bring vast experience to the venture with a well-deserved reputation for its high-level of commitment to customer service. Both factors were of paramount importance to ChamSys recently, when the company named Aura Visual System the exclusive distributor of its line of consoles in Thailand and Myanmar. “We are very excited about this agreement,” said ChamSys International Sales and Business Development Manager, Aziz Adilkhodjaev. “Aura Visual System shares the same philosophy that has guided ChamSys since our founding. Like ChamSys, AVS is…
The first of its kind in France, Virtual Production Studio-xR, was created as a partnership between PRG and MADO XR. The 360° LED facility, which is powered by Brompton Technology Tessera SX40 4K LED processing, brings the infinite power of virtual production to any type of pre-recorded or live production. The space is constructed as a high-tech LED cave featuring ROE Visual LED panels, with multiple Tessera LED processors running the entire set-up. “Situated on the outskirts of Paris at the historic TSF Studios, we designed a modular studio of approximately 800m2 to provide full control over both the lighting…
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Unusual Rigging has created an on-site allotment at its Bugbrooke HQ. The initiative aims to promote mental wellbeing amongst the company’s staff who will be encouraged to take time out from the 9–5 to tend to the plot. The company has also recently undertaken an employee survey to gauge levels of satisfaction in the workplace and has launched the Unusual Hub – a new employee access only communication platform that has been developed by Unusual’s IT team and a source of shared information and news. Unusual Facilities and Resource Manager, Lizzie Richmond explained: “As…
