The Total Production International (TPi) Awards 2018, produced by TPi Magazine, partnered with Robe lighting, to illuminate Battersea Evolution, utilising almost 300 Robe fixtures in the main room, including additional fixtures, in the venue foyer, and Robe VIP Area. Nathan Wan put together a stunning lighting design that supported the TPi Awards 2018’s visual theme of 1980s / early 1990s New York ‘golden age’ rap / hip hop; complete with eye-catching cityscape video design, reflecting the musical diversity and innovation of the era. Wan worked alongside Lighting Director – and regular FOH team collaborator – Andy Webb and assistant LD…
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As part of Sennheiser’s involvement with the forthcoming TPi Awards 2018, the company will be showcasing its Digital 6000 wireless microphone system at Daytime TPi. The Digital 6000 Series of radio microphones brings outstanding audio quality and rock-solid RF wireless transmission to demanding live productions and, as the microphone system of choice of an increasing number of engineers, integrators and suppliers for live performance, permanent installations at venue and for live-to-air broadcast, is fast becoming an essential part of many rental companies’ inventories, with Britannia Row, Stage Sound Services, SSE, Adlib, Capital Sound and Skan PA all having recently invested in…
In my professional world, I am acutely aware that I am in the minority. As a young female, working as a Production and Logistics Assistant for health and safety expert, Symphotech, I spend my day to day working alongside and liaising with men. Despite being in the minority, I absolutely love my job and I’m passionate about developing my career in this industry. This prompted me to consider what it is that makes young events professionals successful and what, if anything, can be done to encourage other females in the profession that I enjoy so much. Admittedly, working in the…
Vectorworks has recently released Braceworks, an add-on for Vectorworks Spotlight and Designer, wgicg provides design, production, and rigging professionals with an easy way to gauge the performance of temporary structures under load. This one-of-a-kind module ensures safety and compliance with engineering codes and standards, creating a completely integrated modeling, analysis, and documentation process in one interface. See video: www.vectorworks.net
Britannia Row Productions Training (BRPT) has announced the dates of its 2018 live sound training courses. The 16-week part-time Live Sound Fundamental and Live Sound intermediate courses will run twice in the year; commencing in January and September 2018. While BRPT’s core 12-week full-time Live Sound Technology Course will commence on 8 May 2018. The 3 year BSc Hons Degree Course in Live Sound Production, run with South Thames College and validated by the University of Northampton, will be commence in September 2018 – primarily from the South Thames College Wandsworth, London campus. Britannia Row Productions Training’s MD, Mike Lowe…
