For 5 Star Cases, building a team who trust each other, lean on one another, and share common values has been its utmost priority right from the start. This also includes normalising discussions about mental health at work and breaking down barriers when it comes to the stigma of mental illness. Purchasing Manager, Rob started working at 5 Star over 20 years ago as a stores operative. Over the years, he had held several positions and is currently responsible for developing purchasing strategies and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers like Penn Elcom. Rob has been instrumental in advancing the company’s…
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Digital Projection will return to the much-anticipated ISE Show, held for the first time in Barcelona from 10 to 13 May 2022, where the company will be showcasing its native 4K INSIGHT, TITAN and HIGHlite Satellite MLS (Modular Laser System) along with its latest Gen II laser phosphor illuminated INSIGHT Laser 8K, considered by its creators as ‘the world’s first and only 8K DLP projector.’ Offering significant benefits at every stage of a system design, Digital Projection’s unique Satellite MLS technology separates the light source from the small, lightweight projector ‘head’, giving integrators greater freedom, particularly where space and access…
Students, graduates, young entrepreneurs and freelancers across all disciplines of entertainment and production industries took advantage of the training workshops, networking and career opportunities on offer at Production Futures ON TOUR. Both events saw major international players Avolites, Sennheiser, Neumann, ChamSys, CHAUVET Professional, disguise, Shure, Brompton Technology, Production Park, NEXO and Vectorworks showcase products with others running training with careers workshops from Interfacio. Creative Directors, Tim Routledge, Willie Williams, Nick Whitehouse, Brian Vaughan and Audio Engineer, Simon Honywill also shared their insight and advice on how to establish long and successful careers. Avolites Marketing Director, Andrew McKinlay commented: “We’ve…
With a greater focus on introducing new talent to the sector than ever before, PRG UK has revealed two apprenticeships available for application: Live Event Technician (Level 3) and Live Event Rigger (Level 3). Both schemes last for three years and are specifically designed to provide applicants with an introduction into the technical delivery of live events.Over the three years, apprentices build a solid foundation of knowledge in the services PRG provides, from familiarising themselves with the basics and functions of technical production equipment in its warehouse, through to learning how PRG events are delivered and receiving hands-on experience with…
“It was definitely a daunting but equally exciting prospect,” Backstage Academy Live Events Production student, Bradley Nicholson modestly recalled, referring to his time operating the lights for 70 performances in eight days on the British Music Embassy (BME) Stage at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2022 in Austin, Texas, some 4,798 miles away from home. “I didn’t feel like I had a lack of knowledge when I was out there, every challenge that was thrown at me was backed up by the skills taught to me at Backstage Academy,” he reminisced. “To overcome everything relatively unscathed was an unbelievable experience, especially…
5 Star Cases has appointed Allen Smith as Quality Assurance Manager. 5 Star Cases services multiple industries from entertainment, medical, telecoms and robotics, to motorsport. It is one of Europe’s most relied upon flight case manufacturers, and counts companies such as Terry Tew Sound & Light, Universal Studios, Allen & Heath, Power Maxed racing, DiGiCo and Arden Motorsport as long-standing clients. The company’s ambitious growth strategy and ever-increasing product portfolio, including a new range of wooden packing crates, prompted the search for a Quality Assurance Manager, with Allan unanimously chosen by the team. “As part of our long-term strategy, we…
ALLDSP will present its next generation of OEM products, which will soon include much-anticipated MILAN and AVB audio network technology at ISE Show 2022. ALLDSP’s range of products covers a wide range of DSP applications from entry-level to top-end loudspeaker processors, processor boards to match active loudspeaker amplifier modules, system amplifiers, outboard equipment and audio streaming products, along with complimentary dedicated control software with a custom look and feel. On show will be forthcoming MILAN and AVB modules, the PLP Series, the 1800i, 1800B, XM24 and the SBD44, all of which are designed for standalone processors, active loudspeakers or system…
Produced and promoted by RCI Global and Semmel Concerts, Hans Zimmer Live is a major arena entertainment spectacular. More than just a concert, the show features Zimmer, a band, an orchestra made of acclaimed musicians from around the world, and a troupe of dancers and singers — all performing works from Zimmer’s multi-award-winning catalogue. The performance features arrangements from many major motion pictures, including the Academy Award winning films Dune, No Time to Die, and The Lion King, as well as fan favorites The Last Samurai and Interstellar. The show takes the audience on a three-hour thrill ride through some…
Tony Van Moorleghem has joined INFiLED as Technology and Business Director – XR Division. Van Moorleghem brings over 30 years of experience within the Pro AV industry including his latest role as Technology Manager at PRG where he was responsible for several product developments. Prior to this, he has a long experience of Product Marketing for Barco, VER and Martin Professional. INFiLED CEO, Michael Hao commented: “Tony has a strong track record of product developments which are still visible in the Rental & Staging market. He has proven to translate his broad technical knowledge into business opportunities, much appreciated by…
APG, the inventor of the modular line-array system, is returning to ISE with a bang to showcase a new series of loudspeakers, subwoofers and amplifiers. The manufacturer of professional loudspeakers made in France will also take this opportunity to present its brand-new visual signature. Inspired by the iconic blue border dear to the brand since its creation in 1978, and symbolising the sound precision and fidelity on which APG has built its reputation, the new logo will now act as an integrated visual element on all products. Both elegant and discreet, this signature will be part of a new generation…
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) will showcase its AC6 2-Way Full Range ADAPTive Column Loudspeaker at the 2022 NAMM Show (Demo Room 18802). The latest addition to the brand’s renowned ADAPTive line, the AC6 has a bandwidth of 65Hz-20KHz and max SPL of 143dB, making it ideal for any application where exceptional musical performance is required from a loudspeaker that blends into the architecture. Although slightly smaller than its predecessors, the AC6 includes just as many cutting-edge features. Managed via EAW’s Resolution 2 software, the AC6 can compensate for coverage and directivity with its Adaptive Performance technology. By integrating all factors…
Make The World Your Stage by Shure is a campaign designed to support up and coming artists by giving them a platform to share their music and story with the world. The sonic goal of these sessions is to capture a live and honest recording with Shure microphones, while simultaneously giving artists a platform to raise their voices. The spaces we choose are driven by the artist and the visuals, which means we record in very challenging spaces with long reverb times. Separation of audio sources isn’t possible. This is raw and honest recording and means the microphones have to…
NEKO Trust and Gallowglass have joined forces to develop the Future Crew programme – targeted at individuals with a ‘can do’ attitude who are interested in building a career in the live events sector. From June to August 2022, Future Crew will offer a free training programme led by Neko Trust’s industry professionals in South West London, focusing on tour management, production management, live sound engineering, backline and live event special effects. Future Crew participants will also gain paid work experience with crewing company, Gallowglass. “We’re keen to attract those who might face barriers to the industry and proactively support…
From the first moment that light was projected onto a stage, lighting professionals have been in search of the ideal colour palette. The colour spectrum is infinite, however, and the variety of shades that designers desire and have sought to create over the years is immense. It’s no surprise then that recreating the full range of colour, and transferring that into an automated luminaire, has been elusive. For years, subtractive colour mixing systems were the default and only viable way to achieve a rich colour palette. White light from lamps or LED engines combined with gels or subtractive colour filters,…
Spartan Crew has expanded its reach in the Midlands, with the launch of a new regional hub in Birmingham. The project, led by Commercial Director, Paz Brennan, aims to target the thriving nationwide exhibition and entertainment market beyond the reach of its London HQ as the UK moves out of all COVID-19 restrictions. Staff are currently being appointed for the new office, conveniently located nearby Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, less than one and a half miles from New Street Station. “With the upcoming Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and a host of major events happening in the city, we felt we…
What benefits does the IP65-rated OTOS H5 bring to the live events market? “OTOS H5 is the first member of our new OTOS series. We wanted to create a real workhorse for professional show and effect lighting that impresses with its flexibility and power both indoors and outdoors. For this reason, it was obvious from the very beginning that we would have to develop a particularly bright hybrid moving light comprising beam, spot and wash which is also IP65 rated. If I had to break down our objective into one sentence, I would say that with the OTOS H5 we…
Luxibel has launched a new series of pars at AED Customer Nights 2022 and Prolight + Sound exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany. All new pars come with a humidity extractor, which is already widely used in the car industry. This humidity extractor uses electrolysis which turns water into gas, so there won’t be any moisture left in the fixture. Ensuring that there is no more trouble with temperature changes and condensation. In addition, all units will come with top hats attached to them. This helps control the light spill and reduce the viewing angle to the lens. Luxibel’s new top hat accessory…
As we move into Q2 of 2022, we’ve seen a welcome return for tradeshows. From Prolight + Sound and Integrated Systems Europe in Europe to NAMM and InfoComm in the US, these staples of the live events community are sure to be appreciated by both exhibitors and attendees. That said, throughout the two-year lockdown, we’ve seen many companies take it upon themselves to offer a different type of networking opportunity to the community at large. Taking place last year at its warehouse, Core Pro Audio welcomed the UK audio industry to meet face-to-face with some of the manufacturers it stocks.…
