ETC has moved in to a new state-of-the-art eco-building and base in London. ETC’s own in-house team has developed the design for the new building which includes larger demonstration spaces and increased capacity for training, logistics, conferencing, collaboration and more. There is also a new visualisation suite in the building which is available for industry professionals to use and prepare their shows in. The additional warehousing space also holds significantly more inventory to meet the growing demands of the business and support the needs of ETC’s customers. The new building is lit and controlled by ETC products, all centred around…
Author: Jacob Waite
The AV community in Spain has announced the formation of #AVforValencia – an initiative that aims to raise funds to support all those affected by the devastating floods that decimated Valencia on 29 October 2024. #AVforValencia is working with other Valencia-based charities (including Fundación-In Jóvenes contra el Cáncer and Casa Caridad) to provide direct assistance to all those affected by this unprecedented natural disaster. All funds raised will be distributed through the Unidos por Valencia initiative, which connects victims with volunteers and aid resources. Over 200 people are known to have lost their lives in this disaster, which has also…
The much-anticipated quadrennial networking event for lighting practitioners is set to take place at Le Parc des Expositions et Congrès de Dijon in France from 19 to 22 May 2025 with Robert Juliat as its headline sponsor. Tickets for this unique networking event are now on sale and can be booked direct from www.showlight.org/tickets Delegates have a choice of three ticket options: Full Delegate, Day Delegate (Papers Only) or Student. All ticket holders will have full admission to the Exhibition of major lighting equipment manufacturers and service providers which is open between Papers Sessions. Showlight offers the opportunity for a…
Pearl Jam embarked on their highly anticipated Dark Matter World Tour 2024 in May, sharing their introspective brand of rock with audiences across North America and Europe before heading to New Zealand and Australia in November. Lighting Designer, Kille Knobel has worked with the band since 2000 and complements the Dark Matter shows with a minimalist yet impactful design that uses Elation KL PANEL XL softlights as a key visual element in creating the distinctive looks. The show brings video projection to the forefront with soft, organic visuals and minimalist lighting. When choosing fixtures for the tour earlier this year,…
For years, ETC has established itself as the leader in fanless automated lighting technology. Today, ETC advances its fanless product line even further with the new High End Systems Halcyon Silent. This luminaire balances silent operation with the exceptional feature set of ETC’s flagship Halcyon family. Perfect for concert halls, opera houses, and other noise-sensitive venues, Halcyon Silent is convection-cooled to eliminate distracting sounds. World-renowned acoustics specialists Müller-BBM conducted testing on the luminaire to confirm its quiet operation. At full intensity with background noise removed, Halcyon Silent sound levels measured at 13 dBa. Sound pressure levels less than 20 dBa…
In just three years, Constanta, Romania’s Beach Please has become the largest urban music festival in Europe drawing hiphop, pop and electronic headliners. The 2024 show, held 10 to 14 July, featured a 82m by 26m stage with a lighting rig comprising 430 moving light fixtures. To match the level of production, Stage and Lighting Designer, Andrei Predut of APart Productions selected 36 Claypaky Skylos solutions. Predut positioned the Skylos in groups of six placed at key points in the 3D decor. “As soon as we let the beams lose on the sky during the setup and programming time, we…
Headquartered in Wixom, Michigan with nine offices across the US and one in Toronto, Nationwide Video has invested in Analog Way Aquilon RS6 4K/8K/16K multi-screen presentation systems and video wall processors for its inventory. “We are very pleased to continue our partnership with Nationwide with their acquisition of Aquilon RS6 systems,” said Analog Way Regional Sales Manager, Matt Donovan. “We’re very excited that our gear will now be available to Nationwide clients working in the staging and events markets.” “Nationwide Video was an early adopter of the Aquilon RS4 when it was first released in 2019, and since then Analog…
Yamaha has launched a new PY64-D Dante interface card for DM7 series digital mixing consoles. Adding more flexibility, the PY64-D will help DM7 users to create an even wider range of bespoke live and installed sound systems. The new PY64-D card expands the Dante connection on DM7 series mixers with sample rate converter (SRC) functions, ensuring straightforward connections for complex systems, including devices using different sampling frequencies. In addition, by connecting the DM7’s built-in Dante connectors and those on the PY64-D card to different Dante networks, the DM7 console can be used as a bridge between them, providing a secure…
On the first evening of Wacken Open Air, German medieval rockers In Extremo headlined on the Louder Stage. The band’s renowned lighting designer, Martin Heining, expanded his design especially for the Wacken show, by including 12 of the new high-performance Creos washlights from by GLP, adding on to the already extensive festival design of none other than Lighting Designer, Jerry Appelt. The Creos stood out for their “impressive output and outstanding colour depth”. Equipped with the latest RGBL LED technology (18, 40W arranged in three lines), the Creos offers an impressive variety and intensity of colours. Heining used the weatherproof…
Antari Lighting and Effects USA has appointed Jennifer Ramirez as its new Marketing Manager. Additionally, Ivan Zavala has joined as Logistics Manager. With over 15 years of experience in brand management, public relations, and marketing, Ramirez brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the company. In her new role, Ramirez will take lead on advertising, digital marketing, and social media initiatives. She will also collaborate closely with the team on brand strategy, product marketing, and overall brand development. “I am thrilled to join the Antari USA team,” said Ramirez. “I look forward to contributing and strengthening Antari’s position in…
The renowned Glyndebourne opera house, best known for hosting an annual summer festival that is a cornerstone of the UK’s operatic calendar, has embraced Shure’s Axient Digital Wireless System to deliver unparalleled audio quality for its 2024 season. The Glyndebourne Festival runs each year from May to August, followed by an autumn season of opera and concerts that puts rising stars centre stage. Glyndebourne has consistently pushed boundaries in operatic production. With Axient Digital technology, the opera house sets a new standard for world-class audio experiences. The Axient Digital system at Glyndebourne serves multiple purposes, from facilitating communication during rehearsals…
Designed to deliver a far-reaching swathe of potent ultraviolet light wherever it is required, the new UV Par 100IP from ADJ is a versatile and rugged LED-powered UV luminaire. With a tough construction, flexible mounting yoke, and ‘all weather’ IP65-rating, it is ideal for rental and production companies looking for a flexible and professional solution that delivers the classic ‘black light’ look. The UV Par 100IP features a powerful 100W C.O.B (Chip On Board) LED source, which has an average operational life span of 30,000 hours. It outputs ultraviolet light in the 390-399nm range, which generates a visible purple light…
Replicating this kind of splendour at a modern indoor arena is a tall order, but Bobby Grey of Notan Creative was more than up to the challenge recently when he was called upon to light Audacy’s star-studded We Can Survive concert at New Jersey’s 18,000-capacity Prudential Center. Held annually in support of mental health advocacy, the event routinely features many of music’s biggest names. This year’s concert was no exception, as artists like Justin Timberlake, New Kids on the Block, Tate McRae, Benson Boone, Khalid, and Isabel LaRosa took the stage. Grey’s design ensured that these artists and their visiting…
The DiGiCo quiz night is a celebration of hire companies and the communities they serve, with all proceeds from those attending going towards their two chosen charities, Backup Tech and Stagehand, the PSA’s benevolent fund. The Quiz represents a chance for suppliers, hire companies, manufactures and businesses to get together in a relaxed environment to connect, do badly at quizzing and most importantly raise money. The evening was a complete success with £14,000 being shared between both charities. On the night Backup was represented by Lee Dennison, Trustee and Vice Chair, Scott Arnold Trustee, and Sarah James PR, all raising…
Julie’s Bicycle and Arts Council England release their Culture, Climate, Environmental Responsibility: Annual Report 2023-24. Published as COP29 takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, the report showcases cultural organisations taking environmental action and celebrates their creative and inspirational responses to the climate, nature and justice crisis. The Environmental Programme, launched in 2012, was a pioneering policy intervention to make environmental requirements a condition of funding. Over 12 years the programme has catalysed leadership at all levels, and this report is a testament to that change. Climate action ranges across key areas including clean energy, biodiversity, programming work, campaigning, governance, ethical finance…
Screen & Music Travel (SMT) are set to expand into the wider echelons of the entertainment market, following its acquisition by ISON Travel. Screen & Music Travel have, since 1993, been offering its expertise and services to British production companies, from their offices close to Heathrow. Television programmes that Screen and Music Travel have assisted with can be seen on UK television every day of the week. SMT’s Colin Doran said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for Screen & Music Travel, enabling us to move into the wider entertainment markets. I am excited by the opportunity to work with Helen…
Glass Animals and their long-standing audio team recently embark on their biggest and most ambitious touring campaign to date – A Tour of Earth, complete with lasers, a giant inflatable Saturn, and a purpose-built touring space station. If that wasn’t impressive enough, everything on stage is performed completely live, without any track, timecode, or click; the band builds their own backline and programmes their own Ableton sessions, fusing sounds from their self-produced records in the live environment. MIDI is so integrated into this setup that the show is just one button press away from coming to a shuddering halt, as…
Over 500 Robe moving lights were supplied by three German rental and technical production companies to four main stages at the 2024 edition of Lollapalooza Berlin festival, organised by Live Nation and staged over two days at the Olympiastadion. The North and South stages, the Alternative Stage and Perry’s Stage all featured Robe solutions, supplied by TSE (North), the Media Resource Group – MRG (South & Perry’s) and Sound Projekt (Alternative). The North Stage was the biggest stage at the festival – four bays deep, one more than the South Stage – with all structures supplied by Stageco. Peter Weist…
