Stagelight recently provided a Green-GO event comms solution as part of the full technical production package for a high-profile professional wrestling show at Zurich’s multi-purpose Hallenstadion. The event was another success for Green-GO’s award-winning digital intercom over Ethernet technology, which has become a firm favourite in the events industry, as a dependable, high quality yet cost-effective crew comms solution. With the show production built around the central wrestling ring, Stagelight’s team designed a 360° sound system on a completely flown rig, with no ground support to block the all-important sightlines. With four followspot positions located high in the stands surrounding…
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Allen & Heath’s dLive and Avantis consoles proudly provided audio support for a wealth of emerging British talent at the relocated British Music Embassy (BME) sessions earlier this month. For several years, the BME has hosted a live showcase for the hottest new British musicians at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. When this year’s event was cancelled at short notice, the BME and its partners moved quickly to offer an alternative broadcast event to shine the spotlight on performers such as Aaron Smith, Arlo Parks, Bess Atwell, Liz Lawrence, Jordan Mackampa, Porridge Radio and Steam Down. The result…
NDI has unveiled NDI version 4.5 providing the most significant release update since NDI was introduced in 2015. Advancements in NDI’s already unmatched capabilities for transferring video, audio and metadata in real time across standard and wireless Ethernet networks include breakthroughs in mobile phone connectivity, wireless networking, augmented and virtual reality environments and more. These advancements come at a time when making video accessible over IP matters more than ever. As social distancing is being widely practiced around the globe, the only way content creators can work together is through IP networks and software-defined visual storytelling (#SDVS) – the mission…
At 7pm on Saturday 21 March 21, the four members of Feed the Dog found themselves someplace they never thought they’d be a few weeks earlier: standing before microphones ready to perform their high energy blend of rock and bluegrass music. There was no audience present, but the jam banders, who have played at clubs across the US and festivals like SXSW, didn’t care, it was a chance to perform live music – plus it was all for a good cause. The Feed the Dog show was the first of what promises to be a series of livestreamed concerts at…
Austrian Audio OC818 microphones were recently put to use on British singer-songwriter, Sam Smith’s tour as overheads. Smith’s profile raised significantly in 2014 after debut album release, In the Lonely Hour. 2015 saw Smith awarded with four GRAMMY Awards for Best New Artist, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Vocal Album. Smith’s FOH engineer, Jim Ebdon started his career in audio straight out of school whilst working at Surrey Sound Studios, where The Police recorded their first two albums. He later progressed to working as a studio engineer, then as a live sound engineer for…
Live streaming solutions are increasingly crucial for business continuation, and TEKVOX has introduced two easy-to-use Live Streaming Mobile Kits for quickly equipping any room with live-streaming capabilities. No professional installation is required. The TEKVOX 71206-DI and 71208-DI Drop-In solutions are affordable, professional-quality, self-contained packages suitable for any space. With all equipment pre-programmed and mounted and with minimal cabling, it’s never been easier to add live broadcasting to an existing facility without requiring a permanent installation or specialized programming. The two Live Streaming Mobile Kits have similar specifications, with the 71206-DI offering a single PTZ camera and the 71208-DI offering dual…
disguise releases r17.1, an update to its award-winning software, coinciding with the launch of a six-month free licence for its Designer software. Built with disguise’s community of artists and technicians at its heart, r17.1 dramatically enhances the augmented reality (AR) workflow so that its community can produce incredible experiences with ease. With the release, disguise also hopes to help creative studios and production houses access the market opportunity presented by AR with the solution for delivering spectacular and immersive visuals. The significant workflow improvements introduced in r17.1 enhance the ease of use for specialists delivering AR experiences with disguise, making…
This year, for the first time, Britannia Row Productions offered a work placement to a Year 13 Production Arts student from the BRIT School. Ethan Wells joined the audio crew to gain hands-on experience of the prestigious event. As a long-time rental supplier to the BRIT Awards, Brit Row agreed to select and include a student within their crew, resulting in a fully immersive end to end experience of a high-pressure technical delivery. Celebrating its 40th year in February, the 2020 BRIT Awards once again hosted the best in British and international pop music, with a series of live performances…
As the current situation caused by COVID-19 remains fluid, managing the overflow of information has become a complex challenge. VuWall is looking to partner with those who are on the front lines working to keep communities safe and healthy by offering its VuWall2 visualisation tool as a free download, allowing organisations to create a temporary video wall solution. “In this time of crisis, coordination teams within municipalities, newsrooms, and healthcare facilities are actively monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and managing response efforts. These decision-makers need to access all kinds of information in order to make fast decisions and share information with…
In the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak, Mountain Productions is refocusing efforts to helping communities and government officials by providing temporary and mobile large scale emergency response centers and hospital structures in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak. Mountain Productions understands the rigors and tight timelines required for temporary construction due to their vast entertainment production experience with work on events such as Coachella, Ultra Music Festival, Live 8, Papal Visits, The White House Christmas Tree Lighting and the NFL Draft. Therefore, in an effort to help combat this current pandemic they have harnessed their experience to create a series of…
Music & Sales PE GmbH has signed an exclusive contract with UK firm POLAR to distribute its HK Audio and Hughes & Kettner brands in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland from April 2020. POLAR will take on the entire product range for both brands, including Hughes & Kettner’s award-winning lines of electric and acoustic guitar amplifiers, and HK Audio’s comprehensive and class-leading pro audio portfolio, which covers everything from portable sound systems for musicians and DJs to full-blown line array systems and professional install solutions. Tim Riley, POLAR’s Director – Brand Development, said: “POLAR is set up in…
Elation Professional has issued a heartfelt message to everyone in the lighting community. “Like you, we are shocked and saddened by the devastation the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the world, and our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected. Throughout our 35-year history, we have always been a company that cares deeply about our personnel, and therefore place the health and safety of all our employees and their families as our top priority. “In order to provide a safe and secure working environment while continuing to support our customers, we are adjusting staff levels and operating on…
Unusual times call for extraordinary actions, in particular for the live music industry. James Blunt’s concert at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg planned as one highlight in the Telekom Street Gig series was heavily affected by the spread of the coronavirus. Respecting the demands of the coronavirus outbreak, but not wanting to disappoint invited fans and viewers, Telekom and James Blunt took the brave decision to continue with the concert in the Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg – but to perform to an empty hall and stream the concert to the public. With Telekom already commissioning Peter Brandt and his team of Remote Recording…
The Posty Fest, Post Malone’s second annual live music festival held 2 November 2019 in his hometown of Dallas, marked the first use of Claypaky’s new Xtylos in the United States. Creative Directors and Designers, Lewis James and Travis Brothers tapped 178 Xtylos fixtures for the event. Claypaky Xtylos is a compact beam moving light with a tailor-made RGB laser source that’s a powerful engine for an incredible array of colours. The fixtures were utilised in conjunction with Production Resource Group (PRG), which was the lighting vendor for the production. The show also utilised 52 Claypaky Mythos 2 and 24…
Every year since 1996, Dropkick Murphys has marked St. Patrick’s Day with rollicking live performances of their irrepressible blend of Celtic, punk and rock music. This year was no different… almost! Given the prohibition on large public gatherings due to the coronavirus crisis, the iconic band went digital to reach their fans on the day of Ireland’s patron saint, performing a livestreamed show. Sent out over four platforms – Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Twitch – the show was seen by over 10 million fans, making it the most viewed livestreamed concert in history. Lighting Designer Brian Lareau conveyed the energy…
After concerts with Mousse T., Love Fame Tragedy and Logan D., Sennheiser’s exclusive streaming concert series #DontStopTheMusic continues with the DJ Madoc from India. Now more than ever, when many artists had to cancel or postpone their live tours and public life as we know it no longer takes place, the music must not stop! Therefore, Sennheiser has initiated the series of exclusive streaming concerts on the company’s Instagram account, which will be broadcasted via IGTV (Instagram TV). Further dates will be announced soon on www.sennheiser.com/anniversary. Beyond announcements of dates, the website contains numerous music videos with immersive recordings from…
ELC Lighting has welcomed new additions to the fast-growing global distribution networks for its award-winning brands. Appointed to exclusively represent both the ELC and Green-GO product lines in Canada is Erikson Pro, while in Israel, Danor Lighting Systems has taken on representation of the ELC Lighting range. Erikson Pro, part of the renowned JAM Industries group of companies, represents many leading entertainment lighting and sound brands in Canada, and is confident that both ELC and Green-GO products will find favour with customers across the country. Christian Bouchard, Erikson Pro vice-president, comments, “As part of the JAM group, our mission is…
Expectations were high when Code Orange announced plans for their Underneath album release party. It wasn’t only fans of the award-winning metal band who were licking their chops; the excitement level for Sam Jimenez, a 20-year old Lighting and Production Designer was through the roof too. Describing himself as an “extreme fan” of the band, Jimenez had sent unsolicited renderings months earlier to Eric “Shade” Balderose, their keyboardist and content creator, offering his design services. Shade in turn shared them with Reba Meyers, the band’s guitarist and Production Manager. Jimenez was brought on by the band. Everything was all set,…
