TDC, a supplier of video technology and production for the events and entertainment industry, has an opportunity for relocation to Australia’s most iconic city and join an energetic, high performing and globally recognised Sydney team. TDC seeks a full-time Video Technician to operate technology to deliver projection mapping, LED technology, virtual production, XR, automation, immersive technology and camera tracking solutions for some of Sydney’s most iconic events. To see a selection of the projects TDC has delivered and the technology they work with, please visit: www.tdc.com.au For those looking to work for a company that constantly explores and invests in high-end…
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Pixotope has expanded its network of partners across the EMEA region and appointed Lisa Schneider as Channel Marketing Manager. This expansion follows the success of major productions for Pixotope, including support of the world’s largest esports event, Valve’s Dota 2, 2021, held in Bucharest’s 50,000-capacity stadium, Arena Națională. Alongside Pixotope, new business partners Tangram, Telmaco, Vantec, The Level, Mondatum, Post Logic, Plan Shoot Deliver, Centron, CVP, and BDS will drive market-leading virtual production technology in their respective territories. David Cheng, VP Sales and Marketing (EMEA) at Pixotope, said: “We’re delighted to be working with our new partners in the EMEA region.…
Coheed and Cambria travelled across the United States over the summer with its A Window of The Waking Mind Tour. The 25-stop trek, which took in a mixture of outdoor amphitheatres and indoor arenas, featured an impressive production that was anchored by a giant inflatable set piece flanked by a pair of large video walls constructed from ADJ VS3 modular LED panels. The screens played a central role within the show, displaying custom animated content that depicted scenes from the fantasy world by which the band’s music is inspired. The task of working with Coheed and Cambria to bring this…
Austrian Audio microphones were on tour with another super star earlier this year when Jon Bon Jovi kicked off their 2022 spring North American tour in Omaha, Nebraska. Traveling throughout the Midwest and South, stopping in 15 cities along the way, the New Jersey rockers performed music off their latest album, Bon Jovi 2020. FOH Engineer, Bill Sheppell and Bon Jovi’s longtime friend and Recording Engineer, Obie O’Brien were responsible for the tour’s sound and recording. The pair made extensive use of Austrian Audio microphones with OD505 active dynamic vocal mics. Austrian Audio OC18 condenser microphones were used on the…
At this year’s Pukkelpop, one of Belgium’s largest festivals, Pioneer Pro Audio teamed up with production specialist KAGE Audio and innovative electronic collective KRANKk, to create an immersive audio experience for the festival’s Booth stage. Always keen to push boundaries, Pukkelpop organisers commissioned KAGE to develop an immersive setup at the festival that would be suitable for a live electronic band, as well as for DJs. Their objective was twofold on the one hand to create the best 360° club sound possible for the audience – and on the other to explore the way that the sound could be contained…
Procam Take 2 has recently completed work on a new OB fleet, further expanding its cinematic, multi-camera offering. Designed for multi-cam recording and live broadcasts, PT2’s new high-spec double expanding cinematic outside broadcast truck OB1 features 20 cine camera CCUs and has the capacity for up to 40 inputs, making it the UK’s largest cinematic-facing OB vehicle. OB1 joins the recently upgraded OB2 and OB3, providing options for all production sizes. Increased demand for cinematic multi-camera solutions drove the requirement for a custom cine OB truck. PT2’s recent live production credits include later… with Jools Holland, An Audience with Adele,…
Country-pop singer/songwriter Kelsea Ballerini just released her fifth studio album, Subject to Change, on September 23, following it up with the first US leg of her Heartfirst Tour kicking off at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall the very next day. What hasn’t changed, however, is her audio crew’s reliance on a pair of DiGiCo Quantum338 mixing consoles that Nashville-based Spectrum Sound has been supplying the artist with since her opening slot on last fall’s Happiness Begins Tour with Jonas Brothers and Jordan McGraw. Chris Diener has served as Ballerini’s production manager and FOH engineer since late-2017 when he joined the core crew…
Showtec, one of the largest rental companies in South East Asia, purchased 40 Ayrton Domino LT luminaires from Total Solution Marketing, Ayrton’s exclusive distributor for Singapore, recently. The fixtures were subsequently used for Singapore National Day Parade on 9 August 2022, one of the biggest events to be held in Singapore. Henry Ang, founder of Showtec, chose Ayrton Domino LT both to boost his rental stock and, specifically, for the National Day Parade. “We chose Ayrton Domino LT after a lot of research comparing it against other major moving light brands at the Prolight + Sound Frankfurt exhibition,” he said.…
Lightware Visual Engineering has appointed Roger Takacs as Vice President of Education. Takacs will play an instrumental role in developing and growing business in the education channel. Takacs has more than 20 years of success in sales and executing strategic initiatives across several key verticals, including education. Takacs has worked with many industry-leading manufacturers, including Crestron, Atlona and Custom Display Solutions, and integration companies, such as CompView, MCSi and The Intellisys Group. He has a passion for technology and explaining complex technologies in a manner that is easy to understand, and holds an MBA from Thunderbird, The American Graduate School…
Following a two-year period of widespread event delays and cancellations, the live events industry is roaring back to life with eager fans filling arenas and stadiums as leisure travel and spending returns to pre-pandemic levels. However, the COVID-19 economic rollercoaster may have permanently shifted how event organisers, venues and their insurers manage expectations and risk, with some insurers pulling out of the live events market entirely and others restricting coverages, raising premiums or requiring more in-depth details before providing a policy. It would be easy for a busy event host or venue that previously was confident in their insurance coverages…
Design studio, AB Light boasts a diverse portfolio of projects – from illuminating live concerts to nature sites and buildings throughout Lithuania. Speaking exclusively to TPi, Lighting Designer, Arvydas ‘ABLight’ Buinauskas reflects curating the visuals for Gabrielė Vilkickytė’s first live show as a self-managed, independent artist. When were you first approached to work on this project with Gabrielė Vilkickytė and what was the initial brief from the end client? “This was the first time I have collaborated with Gabrielė Vilkickytė. Gabrielė wanted the concert to be held in the retro and nostalgic setting of Vilnius University Hall. It was our…
ROE Visual launches its UK base and welcomes Nick Shaw as Business Development Director. ROE Visual has announced the establishment of ROE Visual UK and the appointment of Nick Shaw as Business Development Director for the UK. ROE Visual aims to strengthen its marketing position with this move to open a base for operations at Production Park and hire new staff. The subsidiary ROE Visual UK sales office will offer direct support and service in the local market, aiming to enhance and grow ROE Visual’s sales opportunities in the UK Having established offices in China, Europe, the United States, and…
Steve Ramos joined Rosco in 2005 as their UK Sales Representative. Since then, his roles and responsibilities have expanded steadily, including positions in the company’s marketing department and its Rosco Architectural division. “Steve’s commitment to Rosco and our customers is second to none,” said Cristian Arroyo, Rosco Vice President of Global Film, Television, and Broadcast Market. “His leadership has not only taken Rosco to record revenue figures in EMEA, but he was especially effective as we navigated the uncharted waters of the pandemic. Steve’s vast experience, his long lasting relationships with our EMEA customers, and his deep knowledge of Rosco…
RÜFÜS DU SOL are currently in the midst of a world tour that has taken them throughout Europe before heading over to the US and terminating in Australia via New Zealand at the end of 2022. As part of their European tour, the trio recently played a sold-out gig in Prague at the 3,000-capacity Forum Karlin using KV2’s flagship VHD5 system. RÜFÜS DU SOL’s relationship with KV2 began in earnest last year in early 2021 when KV2’s technical support director for the APAC region, Angus Davidson – a highly respected FOH engineer in his own right – met Cam Trewin,…
Attracting over 37,000 visitors from 170 countries, IBC 2022, held at the Amsterdam RAI, proved an ideal platform for Absen to showcase virtual production solutions using its latest LED technologies. Absen’s virtual studio set allowed visitors to interact, in real-time, with the production set that emulated an earthy woodland LED background setting complete with a welcoming campfire. The set was developed in cooperation with various Absen partners including Brompton Technology (LED video processing), ARRI (motion picture equipment) and stYpe (camera tracking technology). Absen’s latest innovations formed the building blocks of the film set, which consisted of; the Clear Cobalt 0.9mm…
Ambersphere Solutions has hired two new members of staff – Seamus Clarke as a Service Bench Technician and Xena Tick as a Marketing Executive. Xena, from Maidstone, Kent, studied Media Practice at university and has started with Ambersphere as her first industry role. With over 10 years of experience in a range of creative software, Xena will be responsible for maintaining Ambersphere’s social media channels and visual identity. “Ambersphere is a great fit for me as I’ve always had a keen interest in the live events industry,” commented Xena. “I’m excited to use my creativity to help further the Ambersphere…
Twenty One Pilots have embarked on their second North American trek, The Icy Tour. Clair Global has been serving as the band’s touring sound reinforcement provider since January 2022 and is carrying an L-Acoustics K2 system for the current arena run. “I’ve worked on a number of K2 systems in the past and have really enjoyed their tonality,” said Kenny Sellars, who has been with the band since 2016, first as a systems engineer, then taking over FOH duties in January of 2019. “Twenty One Pilots’ show is significantly more dynamic than a typical pop-arena act. The band uses a…
FOH Engineer, Ronny ‘Rompa’ Bernström has chosen a Waves eMotion LV1 Live Mixer and Waves plug ins for Europe’s latest live campaign. Bernström, who has mixed the Swedish rock band’s live shows since 2006, explains why he chose the Waves eMotion LV1 for this tour. “I was interested in something new, portable, with a small footprint, that sounds great. After testing numerous small-size consoles, the LV1 offered all the possibilities I was looking for. I was very satisfied to be able to hear all the small details in the sound, which made it super-easy to set the mix.” According to…
