Recognised worldwide for mixing live concert audio, DiGiCo consoles are finding additional life in the world of serious live stream events, thanks to their industry leading sound quality and ease of operation. One such place is in Australia for The Cube, a premium live streaming event space which is gaining serious traction in the world of live DJ streaming. The Cube is a truly impressive feat of light and sound and could be compared to an entire festival stage, expertly crammed into a compact streaming space. Its unique design is the combined effort of Melbourne AV retailer Concert Audio Visual,…
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Christie Lites has added Elation Professional’s new Paladin Panel to its extensive inventory of lighting gear. The versatile flood and effect light is available for immediate rental from Christie Lites locations across the U.S. and Canada. “Once again, our partners at Elation have come up with an innovative, durable and economical fixture which will support our mission of providing lighting designers the highest value available in the industry,” commented Christie Lites VP Rentals, Ken Alexander. “Christie Lites is proud to continue our long-standing relationship with Eric Loader and the Elation team and to deploying our new stock of Paladin Panels on…
Leading the way in a new era of live entertainment Ravenna is once again hosting its spectacular opera and classical music festival, deploying a d&b Soundscape immersive sound system to bring it to life. Ravenna Festival which is in its 31st edition, is a summer festival held in the city of Ravenna, Italy and the surrounding area. The festival began on June 21st and will continue until July 30th but this year, due to COVID-19 restrictions it looks far different to previous years. For the organizers, cancelling the festival was never an option, instead new programs were put in place…
Helping The Word Alive convey intimacy during a livestream was a collection of CHAUVET Professional fixtures that included the Maverick MK 2 Spot, Rogue R2 Wash, Rogue R1 Wash, and STRIKE P38, as well as the Vesuvio II fogger. “We had no physical crowd in the room, so our big challenge was to recreate the sense of intimacy you get at a live TWA show in a studio setting,” said Brodman. “Intimate camera shots were very important. Our team chose the angles very carefully to give the viewer the feeling of being very close to the band. I was very…
Teaming up with the Hand Shake Agency and the governments of Victoria and New South Wales, Australia, Harry The Hirer began streaming its Delivered Live broadcasts in mid-March. The first one ran for five hours, subsequent weekly editions are half that long. Viewing is free, but people are encouraged to “buy” virtual tickets, which are equal to the price of admission to a comparable live gig. People who pony up for those V-tickets certainly can be assured of getting their money’s worth. Aside from the top flight music and comedy, viewers are also treated to an engaging Marcus Pugh designed…
Synonymous with contemporary electronic music, and attracting vast throngs of fans, Croatian-born DJ Solomun’s recent performance at Adrenaline Stadium in Moscow, saw SETUP Studio develop and implement a hi-tech lighting rig, with GLP fixtures as the centrepiece. SETUP Studio is constantly searching for new creative concepts connecting sound and light. The team has been collaborating with Solomun for several years and has implemented many unique setups for the DJ. The last two performances at the Adrenaline Stadium were not only notable in the scenic and lighting design worlds, but also became undisputed favourites of the studio itself. Back in 2018,…
Düsseldorf’s 240m-tall Rheinturm tower was the setting for a sky-high laser projection and light show in June to promote Deutsche Telekom’s extended 5G network. The telecommunications company worked with German event management agency DO IT! to realise the show, and they in turn commissioned AO Creative to help conceptualise, design, supply the fixtures and technology, and execute the display. Overseen by AO Creative’s Marco Niedermeier in collaboration with JALD Jerry Appelt Licht Design and Beacon, the project brought together AO’s team of design and technical specialists based in Germany. The team included lighting designer Jerry Appelt, who created a detailed…
Back in March, as COVID-19 sent Britain into an unprecedented national lockdown, Luminous Show Technology Director, Ed Samkin, answered the call-to-arms from the UK government to businesses capable of diversifying into replenishing the UK PPE supplies. Alongside grave concerns that PPE stocks were not going to be enough Luminous saw that technicians and freelancers were falling through the gaps, with regard to government support schemes, and grew more determined to create a sustainable lifeline to help support them. Just a week or two after lockdown, in early April, the team had designed and produced a CE certified professional face visor and,…
The birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ movement and the epicenter of Pride month for the past 50 years, New York City marked this year’s civic expressions of Pride with rainbow illuminations near the Stonewall Inn, at Lincoln Center and at the Juilliard School. The lighting department of WorldStage provided technical support for these public projects, which took on extra significance this year as COVID-19 cancelled in-person celebrations, including the 50th anniversary Pride March. WorldStage supported MediaGenics, which produced the rainbow light tribute near the Stonewall Inn, the site of the riot that launched the LGBTQ+ movement five decades ago. Snack…
Coventry University has launched a call for Creative Freelancers living and/or working in three locations to come forward to support an important new study that will address a critical evidence gap around the contribution of freelance workers to the economic and place-based impacts of the creative industries. The study will focus on creative freelancers that live and/or work in three specific locations: The London Borough of Waltham Forest (London Borough of Culture 2019); Coventry City (City of Culture 2021); and The County of Northumberland Today’s announcement calls for anyone that identifies as a ‘Creative Freelancer’ providing services in any part of the arts…
Industry leaders across the UK’s live music business have said they stand ready to work closely with Government on the details of its £1.57bn culture rescue fund, but cautioned that the whole ecosystem must be protected. The financial aid package of emergency grants and loans, must also be complimented by an exemption in VAT for the sector, a Govt-backed insurance scheme for shows, and a conditional date for reopening, industry leaders urge. Sunday’s announcement about the support package followed the hugely successful #LetTheMusicPlay day that saw 1,500 artists write directly to culture secretary Oliver Dowden, and tens of millions of…
ADJ has announced the immediate availability of the latest addition to its popular Focus Series of LED-powered moving head luminaires. The Focus Spot 6Z has become the new flagship of the range, combining huge output with a comprehensive feature set to deliver a true lighting powerhouse. It is ideal for event production, rental and touring applications as well as installation in churches, concert venues and large nightclubs. The Focus Spot 6Z harnesses the power of the latest LED technology, featuring a potent 300W cool white LED engine that offers a 50,000-hour operational life. This is paired with a precision-engineered, high-quality…
Jay Chou’s record label JVR Music promoted the artist’s spectacular Carnival world tour in late 2019 with a Yamaha RIVAGE PM10 digital mixing system chosen to mix the performers’ monitors. Sound Engineer Mr Luo began his career at an audio rental company when, as he said, “In Taiwan there were no such thing as monitor engineers.” As the number of higher profile artists began to increase, the demand for professional monitor engineers rose. Despite retiring from the industry after a decade, his reputation meant invitations from artists tempted him to become involved with the JVR Music team and Jay Chou’s…
TSL Lighting joined the Light It In Red campaign on Monday 6 July, bathing its Gatwick and Basingstoke premises with light as part of the ‘red alert’ initiative lobbying the government to ramp up support for the arts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Light It In Red galvanised the entertainment technology industry to come together to loudly state that they cannot be ignored and warn that without financial aid, the supply chain for live entertainment and events is heading for catastrophe. The move comes in the weeks before the government’s furlough scheme is due to end, which is regarded by many…
Green Hippo has welcomed DataVisual to its global sales network as exclusive distributor for Canada. A family-owned company, Ottawa-based DataVisual will add Green Hippo’s Hippotizer Media Server product range to its comprehensive AV systems portfolio, improving its offering to clients across the breadth of Canada’s pro-AV marketplace. Having enjoyed a long relationship with Green Hippo’s sister brands Magenta Research and tvONE, DataVisual found the Hippotizer range a perfect addition to its technology offering. “The fit between our two organizations has always been very good, as we both place a high value on the service and support required of more technically…
SLX has illuminated the Bristol Old Vic red as part of the #LightItInRed campaign, which aims to highlight the critical condition of the live events industry. SLX Hire & Event’s CEO, Alastair Currie, commented: “As a business who work with national broadcast corporations, to theatres, touring productions and event venues, we’ve not been exempt from the impact of lockdown. We have seen an industry that is our total passion and all about bringing people together – and is reported to be worth £39.1bn to the economy – devastated in order to keep us all safe. As lockdown eases, we are…
Investing in Distance Engagement solutions has never been more important. The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that the need for distance learning, videoconferencing, remote collaboration and live streaming has not only grown, but is likely to be long lasting. The way we learn and work has changed, and new modes of meeting, collaborating, and teaching are now part of the corporate and educational landscape. Schools and businesses shopping for Distance Engagement solutions may be overwhelmed by the array of components and premium systems on the market today. Numerous technical systems purport to provide them with the AV capabilities they need, but many come with…
On Thursday 2 July, the music industry joined forces under the banner of #LetTheMusicPlay for one purpose – to send one united message, calling for the British government to provide immediate assistance during this trying time. Along with some of the world’s biggest artists, UK-based crew members, rental houses and manufacturers also got behind the campaign to show solidarity in support of a worthy cause. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpijul20_digitallr/10
