Brian Dowd joins GLP US in a new position as Sales Director for the company. From an early start, building his first lighting rig at age 15, Brian has enjoyed a career encompassing positions as electrician, rigger, designer and production manager. Through a subsequent illustrious career within the sales and marketing side of the industry, most recently as Sales Director for another lighting firm, Brian brings an extensive combination of skill and knowledge to this new position. GLP US president Mark Ravenhill said: “It is fantastic to have Brian join us at GLP. Having known him for many years, his…
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alt-J announce that Royal Albert Hall concerts 29-30 October will be UK’s first ever L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound shows REDUXER out now featuring 11 new reinterpretations of songs from the award-winning RELAXER by Danny Brown, GoldLink, Little Simz, Pusha T, Twin Shadow, Rejjie Snow & more alt-J today announce that their 2 sold out Royal Albert Hall shows later this month will be immersive sound performances utilising a surround speaker system enveloping the entire audience – the first concerts to utilise the technology in the UK. The shows will feature L-Acoustics’ revolutionary new audio technology L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound which…
The OZORA Festival in Hungary has developed over its 12-year history to become one of the biggest and most influential festivals of its kind in the world. Martin Audio’s Hungarian partner, BG Event, has increased its involvement over that period, this year providing sound reinforcement for no fewer than five stages of various sizes. Having used MLA Mini on the Dragon Nest stage for some years, 2018 saw the debut of the full MLA on the main stage, accompanied by BG Event’s fleet of MLX subs. The Festival itself takes places every year on a private property in the village…
Maxin10sity, the Hungarian award-winning and record-breaking projection mapping specialist, is now famed for its work in the German city of Karlsruhe. Engaged in 2015 to deliver the Schlosslichtspiele (light projection on the palace façade) to mark the city’s 300th anniversary by the Karlsruhe Centre for Art and Media (ZKM), Maxin10sity has returned every year since thanks to the year on year success of its shows. Always keen to raise the bar, 2018’s spectacle – entitled I’MMORTAL (Immortal / I am mortal) – went one step further combining Maxin10sity’s trademark projection mapping with acrobatic acts to create a brand new visual…
Following the success of the original PAR Z100 series of par can fixtures powered by modern warm white COB LEDs, ADJ has marked the introduction of 2 new models offering RGBW colour mixing. Providing lighting and stage designers the look of traditional par cans but with the technological advantages of LED light sources, the PAR Z120 RGBW and PAR ZP120 RGBW provide a modern twist on this iconic lighting fixture. Both models are housed in authentic metal cases that are the same size and shape as traditional PAR 64 fixtures. The PAR Z120 RGBW features a subtle matt black paint finish, making…
Building on recent additions to its European sales organisation, Biamp has hired Sandra Kellermann to support its sales channel throughout Eastern Europe and the Nordic countries. Kellermann will assume the role of the regional manager, responsible for driving sales of Biamp products within the region while providing channel partners and customers with system design assistance, technical support, and a regional understanding of how best to address the needs of the European market. “Biamp is committed to growing its sales within Europe and is expanding its sales and support organisation to achieve that goal,” said Stephen Patterson, sales development director, Europe…
Robe launches its brand new T1 Profile luminaire at the LDI 2018 expo in Las Vegas – on booths 2503 and 2603 – revealed for the first as the show opens at 10.00 a.m. In addition to this, part 2 of Robe’s Lost World Trilogy is set to WOW the crowds – another stunning immersive theatrical stand design, complete with a unique, energising new live performance developed especially for this once-only occasion at LDI 2018. The light show will also feature Robe’s latest technologies, SuperSpikie and iParFect – the first in a range of IP rated luminaires – together with…
At the LDI Show 2018, Clear-Com will showcase new hardware and software functionality for FreeSpeak II, a digital wireless intercom for live performance, theatre and broadcast users. Also, on display will be E-IPA, the new high-density audio-and-intercom-over-IP connection card for the Eclipse HX digital matrix intercom family. A significant firmware update to FreeSpeak II provides new functionality, including a cleaner User Interface and text messaging, together with InSite to provide improved diagnostics and telemetry screens, and audio enhancements systems when used in complex radio environments, such as tracking beltpack roaming between cellular transceivers and quality of service over time. The new 1.5 firmware is available as an…
NX 2, NX Wing and NX DMX ready for demo at LDI Booth 1135. Obsidian training to be held 19-20 October 2018 at Las Vegas Convention Center. Obsidian Control Systems will be showcasing at the LDI Show in Las Vegas October 19-21 the first three lighting control products under the ONYX lighting control platform. Designers, programmers and operators are invited to Obsidian Control Systems Booth 1135 for a first look and hands-on demo of the extremely powerful NX 2, the portable NX Wing and the convenient NX DMX. NX 2: The powerful NX 2 is the ultimate compact yet fully-integrated lighting…
Ben Virgo has joined Chauvet as European Senior Product Specialist for the company’s Chauvet Professional lighting products. A 10-year veteran of the lighting industry, Virgo brings an extensive technological background to his new position, having previously served as Head of Technology at Factory Settings Ltd., where he was tasked with integrating technology into large-scale production projects. Prior to assuming that position, he was the European Technical Manager at ENTTEC lighting controls. “We’re excited to welcome Ben to our team,” said Albert Chauvet, CEO of Chauvet. “The growth of our company has been fueled by the high quality of our products…
Just Rigging and Inspections Ltd worked with developers from CoreRFID to tailor its popular off the shelf CheckedOK software for faster digital production of documentation required for health and safety and insurance. The bespoke version will enable Just Rigging’s engineers to quickly build, update and instantly analyse asset registers for kit such as hoists, truss, shackles and rigging accessories used in entertainment venues. First launched in 2010, CheckedOK offers core capabilities such as collecting data using handheld computers, tablets or mobiles which can be downloaded almost instantly from remote locations back to clients’ headquarters. Just Rigging now plans to roll…
ArKaos will be at the LDI expo in Las Vegas next week on the booth of US distributor Elation Professional (#931) showing its latest range of products including MediaMaster, ArKaos video servers, GrandVJ and LEDMaster. In a dedicated demonstration room also at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, the ArKaos team will be presenting 2 free training workshops – hosted by ArKaos and supported by Elation – running on 19-20 October 2018. The sessions will be limited in numbers to ensure that everyone receives full attention and the best possible learning experience, so visitors wishing to attend must need to register here.…
To mark Neumann Berlin’s 90th company anniversary, Sennheiser and Neumann have unveiled a very special promotional bundle that combines a Sennheiser evolution wireless 500 G4 microphone system with the Neumann KK 205 true condenser capsule. This special edition vocal set makes the acclaimed Neumann sound available to a much wider audience – as until now, Neumann microphone heads had been reserved for Sennheiser’s 2000, 6000 and 9000 wireless series. The ew 500 G4-KK205 bundle combines Sennheiser’s rock-solid wireless technology with the acclaimed Neumann sound. Based on Neumann’s award-winning series of wired KMS stage microphones, the KK 205 true condenser microphone head…
The Association of Festival Organisers (AFO) has announced further details of the agenda for this year’s conference on 9, 10 and 11 November 2018. Taking place at the prestigious Stratford Manor Conference Centre and Hotel near Stratford upon Avon, this year’s event will be a diverse mix of informative, practical, inspirational and entertaining seminars, discussions and talks. The business end of the festival scene will concentrate on topics including ticketing – who offers the best deals and who should help shoulder the responsibility of marketing an event. The latest rules and regulations on security will help to keep non-ticket holders…
How did you initially get into entertainment technology? “By actually using it. The tour industry was evolving around me as I progressed through my career, and I had to evolve with it.” What has been your biggest career lesson to date? “Be nice to people. I would like to believe I got this far from being a great sound engineer, but in actual fact, it is because I have got on with people.” What does your new position at Harman entail? “I am business development for entertainment across the whole region, from Reykjavik to Cape Town and Lisbon to Istanbul.…
This month, we check-in with one of Truckingby Brian Yeardley’s youngest employees who has become an integral cog within the company’s touring machine. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpioct18_digitallr/102 www.productionfutures.co.uk www.brianyeardley.com/truckingby
Earlier this year, Vectorworks’ CEO Dr. Biplab Sarkar allowed TPi a sneak-peek into the company’s new ‘creative toolbox’ and discussed how it will serve the ever-changing live events industry. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpioct18_digitallr/100 www.vectorworks.net
As is the annual tradition, we at Team TPi have packed our tents and wellies to bring you this year’s Festival Focus. Running every issue from July – October, the editorial crew will be speaking to the wonderful men and women who make festival season what it is; busy, bonkers and brilliant… https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpioct18_digitallr/62 Photos: Anthony Mooney, Kris Humphreys, Charlie Raven, Anthony Black and Lorenzo P. Tonucci www.creamfields.com www.larmaclive.com www.coloursound.com www.capital-sound.co.uk www.christielites.com www.prg.com www.bpm-sfx.com www.acorn-events.com www.britanniarow.com
