Latin Grammy winner Karol G’s concerts are intense, impossible-to-stay-in-your-seat affairs, with no lulls in the action, jumping from one musical peak to the next. Reflecting this explosiveness in light requires a bold, fast-moving design, which is precisely what the team at Línea Estratégica delivered for the star with help from a massive collection of the new IP65-rated CHAUVET Professional Color STRIKE M. Conrado Santamaría, CEO of the Línea Estratégica, added 120 of the versatile fixtures to his inventory soon after they became available in Colombia, purchasing them from distributor YAMAKI. His vision was to use the motorised strobe/wash lights to…
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Astera has launched its latest ingenious and innovative wireless LED lighting product – the HydraPanel – which features the company’s award-winning Titan LED engine. The product offers many unique features such as a beam-shaper module, magnetic mounting, and the Titan LED engine’s superior colour mixing, dimming characteristics and exceptional quality of light. The neat six-pixel product weighs 600g and has an inbuilt battery and wireless DMX module making it ultimately flexible and useable anywhere. It can also be run fully wired. It is IP65 rated in both wired and wireless scenarios so it can be used outdoors or in damp…
Copenhagen’s Bellevue Theatre asked Lighting Designer Mark P Jones to create a practical and versatile lighting scheme to facilitate their recent touring version of A Column of Fire, a musical production based on the work of Ken Follet. It was initially staged at the theatre in 2019, directed by Mads M Nielsen with a set designed by Benjamin la Cour and lit by Mikael Sylvest. The show was a huge success, and so after COVID-19 had effectively shut the industry down for two years, the theatre was keen to get it on the road once things started to properly re-open…
Global Critical Logistics (GCL) has acquired Madrid, Spain-based forwarder Asesores de Flete, S.A. (ADF), an experienced, non-asset-based provider of mission-critical logistics services to the live event, entertainment, sports, and broadcast industries. ADF will be integrated under GCL’s Rock-it Global brand. Together with Rock-it Global’s extensive presence in Latin America, the ADF acquisition solidifies Rock-it Global’s in-house capabilities to serve customers throughout the Spanish-speaking world. “Establishing a company-owned presence in Spain not only strengthens our geographic footprint in continental Europe, but also gives us direct access to customers in key end markets within the region,” said Paul J. Martins, Chief Executive…
“This is a project that we have dreamed about for many years,” enthused Artistic Director Merle Karp when talking about Aavistus, a festival of audiovisual art and Video Jockey (VJ) culture that celebrates and recognises the skills and talents of VJs globally. Although VJs create their own visual work, produce it and perform it, awareness of VJs among the general public is low, as they often perform their art in ‘underground’ scenes. When their work is displayed publicly – such as at concerts and events – it is often overshadowed by the performing artist that their spectacular work has been…
In January, DiGiCo announced New Year New Hope, giving three lucky winners three great gifts – a DiGiGrid MGB MADI to SoundGrid Interface; the first of the newly launched KLANG:kontrollers – Serial Number 1; and a DiGiCo Quantum Range console. What those entering did not know at the time was that this was an opportunity to own one of the first Quantum225 consoles, designed to bring the Quantum Processing power and features in a compact and robust work surface. Sensitive to the hiatus in the large-scale, live touring market, DiGiCo has designed the Quantum225 to be agile and flexible allowing…
This year Pearce Hire, was selected as the sole contractor for the Royal Variety prestigious post-show party. With the show taking place at the iconic London Palladium, the after-party took place a stone’s throw away at the Intercontinental Hotel Park Lane where Pearce Hire’s Project Manager Jake Vernum and the Pearce Hire team were loading in a full production package including lighting, sound, AV and cameras. Giles Cooper of Giles Cooper Entertainment is the Chairman of the Royal Variety Charity, and Executive Producer of the Royal Variety Performance. He explained why he chose to work with Pearce Hire for the…
Focusrite, which comprises the Focusrite, ADAM Audio, Novation and Ampify Music brands, today announced the acquisition of LDC-backed Martin Audio and associated companies, the Buckinghamshire-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance loudspeaker systems for the touring and installation markets. This acquisition follows hot on the heels of Berlin-based studio loudspeaker manufacturer ADAM Audio, but has been a consideration for Focusrite Founder and Chairman Phil Dudderidge for years. He commented: “I have known Martin Audio since its beginnings in Covent Garden in 1971. Founder Dave Martin and I became close friends in 1989 when I served as an advisor to him and…
Sum 41 embarked on their US and Canadian Order In Decline Tour with a JRLX touring lighting package onboard. Lighting Designer Nick Stabile of Helm Projects specified an impactful rig of Elation Professional Dartz 360s, ACL BAR 360s, CUEPIX WW2 Blinders, and GLP JDC1 Strobes. Nick Stabile explained: “Sum 41 has moved past their pop-punk days. Their set is a lot of straightforward rock – quick and heavy songs with slow and beautiful moments peppered in. There is a lot of dynamism in the show, so I needed a lighting rig that was super punchy, yet able to accommodate the…
Sound Image Productions, in partnership with Light Action Productions, has taken on the responsibility of bringing a new Oxbow RiverStage, roofing system, lighting and putting together a hand selected team of technicians and engineers to deploy the EAW ADAPTive sound system. The team at Sound Image Productions deployed ADAPTive for its ease of use, sonic clarity and industry leading ability to mitigate unwanted noise pollution. “The reasoning behind the choice of using the EAW ADAPTive sound system, outside the exceptional sound quality, is to be a responsible vendor,” said George Edwards, Sound Image Productions’ General Manager. “The ADAPTive modules ability…
When US filmdirector Kevin Smith and actor Ralph Garman brought their popular Hollywood Babble-On podcast show to UK audiences in May, Entec’s name was firmly in the frame to deliver full production, top to bottom. Drawing on its experience of working on talk-based events starring Cesar Millan, Chevy Chase and US Senator Bernie Sanders, Entec was proud to be hired by AEG Presents to deliver a complete production package when American filmmaker Kevin Smith and actor, comedian and KROQ-FM radio presenter Ralph Garman toured the UK in May with their wild and irreverent podcast show, Hollywood Babble-On. Since it launched…
PK Sound today announced that it has appointed Polar Audio Guangzhou as its distributor in China, effective immediately. The deal marks PK Sound’s first commitment to growing into the APAC region. On the appointment, CEO and Chief Engineer at PK Sound, Jeremy Bridge, commented: “The deal came about as Polar Audio was searching for a high-quality audio brand to complement to their high-end video and laser offerings. As a renowned audio designer, Polar Audio’s CTO became aware of the technology and made multiple visits to the factory, and attended live events where our loudspeakers were being used as well. Polar…
The ADJ Group is pleased to announce the recruitment of Laurent Paulussen as the new Director of Finance for the company’s European division. With a strong background in both finance and strategic leadership, Paulussen will become an integral part of ADJ Europe’s management team and help the business to continue its growth in this important region. An extremely experienced finance professional and qualified CPA, Paulussen spent the early part of his career working for PwC and KPMG in the Netherlands. Progressing to the position of Senior Audit Manager, his role involved completing audits as well as special mergers and acquisitions…
PK Sound, the company that revolutionised three-dimensional wavefront technology, will be demonstrating its new Trinity 10 at The NAMM Show – the first mid-size, three-dimensionally controlled soundsystem of its kind. The company will offer daily demonstrations of both the Trinity 10 and its Gravity series of subwoofers within its demo room, located in suite 203 B inside the ACC Brand Showcase Section on Level 2. PK Sound’s demo room will feature a cast of special guests at the FOH position, each mixing a diverse selection of tracks featuring various artists through the Trinity 10 and Gravity loudspeakers. The current schedule is as follows – entry to…
One of the best, most energetic and appreciated rock bands in the Netherlands returned to their home base in Nijmegen, launching their fourth studio album with help of the brand new CLF Orion hybrid. Lighting Designer was looking for an extensive floor setup to emphasise all the accents in Navarone’s dynamic musical style. “The band wants me to create a lively and energetic show with a lot of variety. I needed fixtures that offer a huge amount of effect versatility, so that’s why the CLF Orion definitely caught my attention.” A powerful light source and efficient optics enable the Orion…
Kinesys has taken a look at a few of the acts that were on tour this autumn using the company’s automation kit to accomplish a diversity of creative tasks. The Prodigy “I wanted a bit of additional craziness going on behind the band,” stated The Prodigy Lighting and Set Designer Tim Fawkes … which is why he is utilising eight Kinesys Elevation motors to move four special 4m long lighting trusses up and down, just upstage of the band, for the current European leg of their No Tourists tour. The new album blasted its way to the top of the…
ROE Visual has announced the launch of the Vanish V8 transparent LED panel. The Vanish series V8 LED panel is designed to create high- transparency solutions for LED walls in any indoor environment. The ROE Visual Vanish V8 made its debut at LDI 2018, where customers could view front and back of the panel’s unique high-transparency and lightweight frame. The Vanish V8 complements the Vanish series of transparent LED panels. With a transparency of 60%, this ROE Visual LED panel offers outstanding performance through its high-brightness and excellent viewing angles. Designed for indoor applications, the Vanish V8 is lightweight and…
