British loudspeaker company EM Acoustics has appointed Roger Harpum to the position of Business Development Manager. A well known figure in the professional audio world, Harpum brings nearly 30 years experience to the post. “A chance conversation with an industry friend in December stirred something in me and I decided to make contact with Mike [Wheeler] in January,” explained Harpum. “Following further communication, an eye-opening factory tour and two very productive meetings we all felt that the synergy between us was worth investing in. “Joining EM at this stage in their journey is incredibly exciting, and having spent time listening…
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Main Light has confirmed the appointment of Randy Mullican to Chief Executive Officer. Having been with Main Light for 27 years, most recently as General Manager, Mullican brings a deep understanding of the company and its proven dry hire business model. Mullican has worked closely with Main Light’s Owner and Chairman, Michael Cannon, over this past year as the team have adjusted the company’s operations and expansion to three locations—Wilmington, DE (Main Light, East); Las Vegas, NV (Main Light, West); and Nashville, TN (Main Light, South). Cannon, who purchased Main Light a little over a year ago, stated: “The bright…
Broadcast on Slovenia’s RTV network, the 44th annual Popevka song contest featured performances by 11 entrants, each one of them lit in a way that reflected its unique style and personality. “This is a very big event in Slovenia with deep cultural significance,” said Birsa, who used over 100 lighting fixtures in his seven-universe show. “We were dedicated to conveying the full passion of every performance.” Birsa’s task of reflecting the nuances of Popevka was complicated by scheduling difficulties. With the show’s start delayed because of COVID-19 safety concerns, he came to the studio to complete programming the lighting design…
After celebrating 15 years lighting My Morning Jacket (MMJ) – including seven design cycles – any LD could be forgiven for running out of fresh ideas. Not Marc Janowitz, who recently started using GLP KNV Dots – the latest in a long history of discovering solutions within the German company’s fast-evolving LED inventory. “I first started stringing [impression] X4 as ‘festoons’ on MMJ in 2012 and I kept on using them as a problem-solving tool,” he explained. “Prior to that I had been using the 120 Zoom. The X4, with its homogeneous RGBW sources, was a big sea change for…
With over 40 years of experience working with touring artists and bands, Sound Image Productions and General Manager, George Edwards knows what it takes to ‘rock the house’. When Maroon 5 recently took the stage at Oracle Stadium, Edwards turned to the Anya 3-way Full-range ADAPTive Array with SB2001 subwoofers from Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) to deliver sound reinforcement. Sound Image Productions is no stranger to providing turnkey concert production services and Maroon 5’s show at the Oracle was no different. The team was tasked with putting the entire show together, in two weeks’ time, with three days to load…
In August 2021 – after a two-year hiatus following a £60m refurbishment project – Theatre Royal Drury Lane opened its doors to Frozen the Musical, which used Brompton Tessera processing to help accurately recreate shimmering snow peaks, fjords and mesmerising auroras in incredibly fine grades of colour, bit depth and brightness, audiences are transported into the magical world of Arendelle via LED ROE Visual screens. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, the team worked in close collaboration with Finn Ross of FRAY Studio who oversaw video design; Jonathon Lyle of Ammonite, in charge of developing system design; and video equipment rental…
Slovenians embarked on this year’s Eurovision Song Contest selection event, Popevka Song Contest, organised by Radiotelevizija Slovenija (RTV SLO) and staged at their main studios in capital city Ljubljana over three weekends, featuring two semi-finals and a final, all broadcast live on national television. Lighting Designer, Crt Birsa utilised 66 Robe moving lights including 13 FORTES, to ensure the challenge of lighting his seventh ESC selection offered plenty of vibrance and flair. He was tasked with creating 24 environments in which the contestants could perform their entries, for which he collaborated closely with Set Designer, Greta Godnic; Video Content Creator,…
Depot Mayfield, home of The Warehouse Project, is set to host the first Production Futures ON TOUR event in collaboration with the University of Salford on Thursday 24 March. Production Futures creates opportunities for young people to learn, train, network and develop real careers in production across all aspects of live events, music, touring, theatre, TV, broadcast and film. The event will promote equality, diversity, inclusion and employability by showing career pathways and placing a spotlight on the hidden job roles within this exciting industry. Throughout the day, there will be plenty of opportunities for attendees to meet world leading AV…
Eclipse has reported a rapid return in consumer confidence, as it secures 30% of its pre-COVID annual business in February and March amidst an all-time high for business enquiries. Following a period in which events were heavily reliant upon virtual capabilities, the event specialists have welcomed the resurgence of in-person events which now makes up 70% of its event bookings for 2022. With recent events delivered in Miami, Germany and Switzerland, the loosened shackle on international travel has also seen the return of overseas events account for more than a third of its forecasted annual revenue for the year. Eclipse…
Over the past four decades, Spectrum Sound has grown to become one of the US’ leading suppliers of pro audio equipment rentals and production services. In tandem with that growth, the Nashville-based company has steadily been investing in DiGiCo mixing consoles, starting with its first pair of compact SD9 desks purchased for MercyMe’s Welcome to the New tour in 2014. Over the recent pandemic downtime, while many companies were downsizing, Spectrum conversely chose to embrace DiGiCo’s new Quantum platform in a major way with the purchase of multiple Quantum7, Quantum338 and Quantum225 desks, adding to its already impressive fleet of…
Christie has added two new models to its line-up of 1DLP projectors. Designed and built to offer both performance and reliability for high-use environments, the new Christie GS Series 1DLP projector models are available in two brightness options: 9,000 ISO lumens and 10,600 ISO lumens, and are ideal for installations including meeting rooms, education spaces, museums, houses of worship and more. “With their compact footprint and quiet operation, the new Christie GS Series models won’t distract audiences from the bright, vibrant projected images,” said Christie Director of Product Management, Joel St-Denis. “For installations that require multiple projectors, such as smaller entertainment…
Held annually by audiovisual equipment supplier, Lang AG, at its Lang Academy in Lindlar, Germany, AV Innovation Days 2022 once again offered a perfect platform to discover the latest highlights and developments, as well as encouraged communication and exchange of ideas by the AV industry’s key players. Brompton Technology participated in the event, showcasing its latest Tessera v3.3 software and running demos of Frame Remapping, a unique Tessera feature that enables the significant benefits of multi-camera shoots on a virtual production set. The two-day event saw 18 exhibitors in total, including Absen, Barco, Brompton Technology, disguise, INFiLED, ROE Visual and…
Stabal Media has appointed Diid Osman as its new Head of Artist and Industry Relations. With a background working directly with artists, managers, promoters and labels, Osman will work with Stabal Media CEO, Doug Ross to lead the company into the next phase of its growth including the launch of global music television platform Stabal TV, the development of the company’s world-class livestream concert arm Stabal Live and the expansion of its in-house production facility Stabal Production. Diid joins Stabal with a wealth of experience in the music and technology space with leading global artists and will work directly with…
As per a recent press release, Epson and its Group companies are ‘deeply concerned’ by the conflict in Ukraine and the humanitarian crisis in the region. To support humanitarian relief for those affected by the crisis, Epson is donating US$1 million through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the Red Cross. In addition, Epson Group companies are arranging to match all funds raised through staff donations to the Red Cross. As part of its policy of pursuing the trust-based management that underpins its Management Philosophy, Epson is committed to respecting human rights. As such, it has made the…
Evolve Technology has expanded its partnership with Montreal-based Theatrixx Technologies by adding two new products to its inventory of Theatrixx equipment for sale, rent and lease in the US. The new products are the North American-designed xVision Nomad 2.6mm indoor LED display and a first-of-its-kind hardware-based media player, the xPressCue. They join Evolve’s roster of Theatrixx video converters, power distribution equipment and the 2.5mm LED Totem, which have been available for the past year. Evolve is the launch customer for the xVision Nomad 2.6mm indoor LED display; it is the first company to take orders for and offer an inventory…
The Drumsheds signalled the end of its tenure as a groundbreaking temporary venue in London with a series of sold out 10,000-capacity shows, staged by Method Events for Broadwick Live. The venue, which is situated in Enfield, North London, consists of four lofty warehouses on a previously derelict, 10-acre industrial site. It was procured on a temporary lease in Summer 2019 by Broadwick Live, who entrusted the delivery of several high-profile shows and a festival at the venue to Method Events. The lease has now been returned to Enfield Council, which is redeveloping the site as part of its £6bn,…
When advanced audio-visual technology provider, Anna Valley, held its 2022 Inspiration Showcase at Tobacco Dock in London’s Docklands, it relied on a number of partners to ensure that this ‘Event Odyssey’ — designed to reveal the techniques and tools now required in an ever-evolving event landscape — was conducted in not only a high impact environment, but also a safe and sanitised one. This was vital as visitors were guided through a number of environments, exploring the possibilities that extended reality, motion capture, holographic projection and other audio-visual solutions have to offer. Providing this assurance to attendees during the week-long…
Safer Spaces has launched, in response to the epidemic and unchanging issues around sexual violence, harassment and abuse at music festivals and events. Two sisters, Anna MacGregor and Madeleine North, based in Cornwall and London respectively, set up Safer Spaces in 2021 as a result of their own personal and professional experiences, and as a response to the VAWG (violence against women and girls) tolerant and systemic culture of assault and abuse of women and girls at concerts, festivals and other events. A volunteer-led, community interest organisation, Safer Spaces is already confirmed to be in place at a number of…
