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…
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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…
K-array is excited to announce the launch of K-array USA. With a new facility located in the greater Boston area, the Italian manufacturer will directly oversee operations of the sales, marketing and service of K-array’s unique audio solutions in the US. The new operation, already in effect as of 1 December, is headed by K-array Global Business Development Director, Rusty Waite and will work alongside manufacturer representatives SG Western (California, Nevada, Arizona), Marketing Concepts (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi) and On The Road Marketing (New York City, New Jersey) who will cover their respective territories to grow the brand in the market. “It is the right…
GLP takes over Ehrgeiz and the Ehrgeiz team from the 1 January 2019 and continues its expansion into new business areas. By taking over Ehrgeiz GLP is resolutely continuing on its strong growth path and portfolio expansion, particularly in the outdoor sector, with innovative and high-quality solutions. Steven Braun, Managing Director of Ehrgeiz, stated: “Since both companies are located in the same place and are active in the same market, there have always been points of contact. Ehrgeiz has been successfully developing and marketing products in an increasingly competitive market in recent years. This fact has not escaped GLP and there…
The Adam Hall Group launched its new customer-oriented event concept, Event.Tech Days, on 21st and 22nd November 2018. In the new Experience Center at its headquarters in Neu-Anspach (near Frankfurt), Germany. The international manufacturer and distributor of event technology welcomed a total of 50 customers with 80 participants and presented the rental industry experts latest innovations from its solution portfolio, including from its brands of LD Systems, Cameo Light, and Gravity. Additionally, in a format coined ‘Tech Talks’, the rental professionals were subsequently invited to openly discuss and exchange their insights, ideas and views surrounding the future of the event technology industry…
Despite strong gusts of wind in cold and rainy weather conditions, around 600,000 people from Germany and abroad celebrated German Unity Day in Berlin that featured several event stages and the worldwide debut of two MILOS Steel PA Towers. The motto for the celebration was ‘Only with you’ and consisted of numerous events that took place at historically significant sites in the city. The highlight of the three-day celebration was undoubtedly the Citizens’ Festival at the Brandenburg Gate, which included a concert and fireworks display. With artists such as Nena, Namika and The BossHoss, freedom, tolerance and cultural diversity were…
Nashville-based production company 44 Designs (44designs.com) was an early adopter of Elation’s Artiste DaVinci and recently used the award-winning LED moving head spot in its production design for country music artist Jake Owen’s Life’s Whatcha Make It tour. Twelve of the full-featured DaVinci fixtures were put to creative use by Lighting Designer and Production Manager Chris Nathan on a successful six-month long tour that’s been on the road since last spring. Owen played sheds and baseball stadiums around the country over the summer with a recent fall leg moving into arenas. Nathan found the Artiste DaVinci a quality spot luminaire…
The remarkable LITEC Alusfera 76 II roof was recently selected to serve as the main stage for one of the most unique concert beach events of the year – the Summer Beach Arena. The Summer Beach Arena is an annual concert series at the Rimini harbour and has the main stage physically located right on the seafront beach. From July to August, live bands and DJ sets from well-known Italian artists and world-famous international stars entertain beachgoers from sunset to the early morning hours with great music and energetic shows. Many well-known local and international artists perform each year, working…
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disguise, formerly known as d3 Technologies, is making its mark at this year’s Live Design International. The company, which have just announced its new name, will demo the future of projection and showcase its award-winning gx range of media servers. d3 Technologies have revealed a new company name – disguise – at this years’ LDI. The new name wraps up a momentous year of key changes and growth for the company which finds an expanding international community using its technology at the heart of some of the world’s most exciting cultural experiences, in verticals including concert touring, broadcast, theatre, fixed…
