USA - In addition to its large line-array systems and subs at NAMM 2024 (Demo Room 17104), EAW is also showcasing LA Series, a 2-way, self-powered loudspeaker featuring ‘EAW’s signature performance in a portable and lightweight package’. The LA Series supports events that are often geared towards pole mounted deployments, such as small to medium live shows, weddings, corporate events, restaurants, bars and clubs.
Designed around high-quality transducers, the LA Series consists of four models, the 12” LA121 and LA123, and the 15” LA151 and LA153. Performance versions LA123 and LA153 utilise a 3” voice coil compression driver providing higher output, crisper highs and clearer vocals. All four models weigh less than 50 pounds individually and the asymmetric pattern of the horn maintains high frequency directivity where required, eliminating unwanted reflections in the venue.
“NAMM is a great crowd to showcase our range of solutions - from large arena applications to smaller venues, which is where the LA Series shines,” says TJ Smith, president of EAW. “Most active two-way loudspeakers on the market prioritise processing and mixer features, but these technologies are already owned by most live sound companies. The LA Series loudspeakers represent a shift in focus, as it is an investment maximized around transducers and simple deployment instead.”
Setup is streamlined for the LA Series, the XLR in and loop output simplifies wiring by allowing multiple loudspeakers to daisy chain. It is also designed with a mic/line switch, allowing th
UK - ABTT’s popular Pyrotechnic Safety Awareness Training was a sell out in September 2023, and booking is now open for the 2024 course which takes place on 11January at The Elgiva Theatre, Chesham.
Equipment and devices used, demonstrated or viewed during the course include products from: Le Maitre: Pyroflash - ProStage II - Virtually Smokeless (VS) - Illusion - Skyhigh - Torch - Blakes - Viking - Theatrical Pyrotechnics - Wells - Ultratec - LunaTech - PyyroPak.
The course will provide candidates with an opportunity to keep ‘up to date’ with ‘considered best practice’ and familiarise themselves more readily with new and current regulations, alongside forthcoming UK/EU legislation.
The course will also serve as a refresher for technicians who have to produce certificates of awareness, to keep themselves ‘in date’. The candidates will also receive a comprehensive set of notes and subject to satisfactory completion of the course, will receive a certificate, signed by the tutor, and automatic enrolment with the Association of Stage Pyrotechnicians register.
UK - Prolyte is set to collaborate with long-standing partner Stage Electrics, one of the UK's premier Prolyte suppliers, for two exclusive campus events in Glasgow and Birmingham this January.
Prolyte and Stage Electrics invite industry professionals to join these insightful events, helmed by Prolyte's expert, Eric Laanstra. With over 23 years of expertise, Prolyte's seasoned product manager, promises a profound exploration into the intricacies of rigging, trussing, and staging.
The Glasgow event takes place 23 January 2024 at RCS Glasgow; Birmingham’s venue is MAC Birmingham on 24 January.
Both events will feature a comprehensive lecture, offering attendees profound insights into Prolyte's cutting-edge rigging solutions.
These events present an opportunity for those seeking rigging or trussing solutions for their venues or to learn more about their current Prolyte set up. Engage with industry leaders, delve into enlightening workshops, and broaden your understanding of Prolyte rigging.
Tickets cost only £10 and are available at www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/stage-electrics-19881521226
UK - Exterior lighting solutions provider DW Windsor has unveiled its Light Responsibly initiative to support and promote responsible lighting practices.
Announced at the LiGHT 23 Expo in London, the new initiative aims to provide lighting specifiers with the tools and guidance needed to eliminate light pollution, conserve energy, cut waste and help protect biodiversity. It consolidates several long-standing principles the British luminaire manufacturer upholds and underlines its commitment to delivering sustainable lighting solutions.
The initiative outlines five key areas where DW Windsor can assist lighting professionals, helping to educate key stakeholders and support considered lighting designs. It includes the adoption of precise optics and light shields, warmer colour temperatures, adaptive lighting controls, highly efficient LEDs, and the embracing of circular economy principles.
DW Windsor addresses these crucial areas through its product design, innovative technologies, advanced manufacturing processes and local supply chain. For example, several DW Windsor luminaires are now DarkSky Approved, meaning they don’t pollute the night sky.
Alan Grant, design and Development director at DW Windsor, explains: “Lighting has a significant impact on our lives and the functions of our urban spaces. When carried out responsibly, in line with best practices, good lighting can enhance the built environment while providing social, environmental, and economic benefits.”
Demonstrating how the initiative integrates more broadly across the
USA - City Theatrical will be introducing three new solutions available for demonstration in Booth 809 at LDI, including the DMXcat-E, Multiverse Connect Module, and Wing Nut Socket. These products are expansions of City Theatrical’s award-winning DMXcat Multi Function Test Tool system, family of Multiverse wireless DMX/RDM technology, and expansive hardware collection.
City Theatrical will also be offering an LDI event giveaway of one DMXcat Multi Function Test Tool or RadioScan Spectrum Analyser, at the winner’s choice, to one randomly selected event participant who registers with the City Theatrical team in Booth 809 before the event concludes. The winner will be announced via email one week after the show.
Available to demonstrate at LDI Show 2023 and shipping in 2024, City Theatrical’s new DMXcat-E (P/N 6100) is an expansion to City Theatrical’s DMXcat Multi Function Test Tool system of solutions that allows for Ethernet control of a lighting fixture. In addition to all the functions DMXcat users currently enjoy, including utilisation of the DMXcat free smartphone application for iPhone and Android to plan, install, operate, and maintain theatrical and studio lighting equipment, DMXcat-E allows users to view and send Ethernet protocols, including ArtNet and Streaming ACN (sACN).
DMXcat-E also allows users to perform cable testing of five-pin XLR and Ethernet cables via an included external remote.
DMXcat-E can read SMPTE timecode as well as MIDI timecode and regular MIDI for audio and other entertainment projects. DMXcat-E uses
USA - Creativity is set free when it reaches the edges of the physical world. This spirit is at the heart of Chauvet Professional’s LDI booth (1261), which is dedicated to the goal of converging physical and digital worlds.
Designed by Studio Lab, the booth utilises disguise, Unreal Engine and other emerging virtual production technologies to celebrate the fusion of the physical and digital. In the process, it also highlights the latest innovations from Chauvet Professional, ChamSys, and Kino Flo that will help designers ‘Reach Across Worlds’ to create transformative productions for concerts, tours and broadcast applications.
Entering the booth, visitors will be able to see and feel the immersive, reality-bending effect of new, innovative products like the REM series of video panels. Featuring two products: the cinema-grade REM 1, an 800 NITS indoor panel with a 1.9 mm pitch, and REM 3IP, a 3.9mm pitch all weather panel.
Both products offer a high-speed 7680 Hz refresh rate making them ideal for broadcast applications. A wide colour palette in both panels opens ‘unlimited creative possibilities’. The two panels feature NovaStar Armor A10 Pro processors run on the NovaStar COEX VMP platform. These and other features result in high-quality signal processing for VR/XR applications.
Also opening eyes and imaginations to greater possibilities at LDI, will be the new arena-grade, IP65 rated Maverick Storm 3 BeamWash. Featuring two independent zones of zoom control, this high output fixture with a 4.6° to 53.6° zoom range, makes it possib
USA - Brompton Technology will demonstrate its latest technology at LDI. Exhibiting in booth #903, Brompton will show its award-winning TrueLight technology, which delivers quality lighting from LED panels with extra emitters - offering accurate, calibrated RGBW colours and unparalleled control over spectral output from RGB panels.
TrueLight is powered by Brompton’s new Tessera G1 receiver card, and it builds upon Brompton’s Dynamic Calibration technology. TrueLight ensures that colorimetric precision and full colour and luminance correction are applied on a per-pixel basis, allowing for intelligent RGB to RGBW conversion that gives a broader spectral output for better lighting quality, while also maintaining precise colour accuracy.
Brompton will offer TrueLight presentations twice daily at their booth. The booth will also feature an interactive RGBW tunnel, powered by ROE Carbon 5 MKII RGBW LED panels, where visitors can walk through an enclosed setup illuminated by LEDs, play with different props, and experience TrueLight in action first hand.
Additionally, Brompton’s product lead Cesar Caceres will speak on a panel in the INFiLED booth (#993) on Sunday, 3 December 3 at 1:30pm. Along with INFiLED’s director of technical services Adam Coleman and VIVE MARS’ developer relations lead Raymond Mosco, this panel will cover emerging XR and virtual production technologies and trends.
“We’re thrilled to be showcasing TrueLight at this year’s LDI Show, our last stop on a successful run of events throughout the year. LDI is always an
USA - Vari-Lite will be presenting several new console products at the LDI Show in Las Vegas. New solutions that will be shown in the Vari-Lite booth at LDI include the recently launched Vari-Lite Neo X5 Console, a preview of the next-gen Neo X Server, and new updates to the Neo and ZerOS console software platforms.
The Neo X5 console is a compact, high-performance five-fader lighting console running the powerful Neo platform. “The Neo X15, the larger 15-fader member of the Neo X Series, launched at LDI 2022 to resounding success,” says Jon Hole, global product manager, Vari-Lite Systems and Controls at Signify. “We are excited that the X5 console will also make its public trade show debut at LDI this year.”
The Neo X5 console offers five multifunctional motorized playbacks, backlit encoders, and a built-in monitor as well as a soft touch control screen. The console includes an advanced effects engine that supports pixel mapping, media playback, timelines, and more and can output over 50,000 channels of DMX.
In addition to the Neo X5 and X15, Vari-Lite will also be previewing the new Neo X server. Expected to launch next year, the Neo X server includes the same power, features, and capabilities as the popular Neo X Series consoles in a standalone 2U rackmount device. The X Server offers 100 universes of control out of the box, is easily controlled with touch monitor, a mouse and keyboard, or using the Neo iOS app, and can be used by itself in architainment applications or paired with a Neo X Series console for tracking backup.
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USA - Robe launches four new products on Booth 911A at the 2023 LDI expo in Las Vegas next week - the iT12 Profile, the T32 Cyc, and two new variants of the PATT series of scenic illumination, the HolyPATT and the MolyPATT.
Additionally, shown for the first time at an expo in North America will be Robe’s new iSeries of IP rated and robustly weatherized moving lights - the iForte LTX - together with iEsprite, iPainte, iTetra2TM and iBeam350TM luminaires.
There will be a special preview of a new generation of searchlight and sky-flower fixtures soon to be launched by Robe.
The Las Vegas version of Robe’s 2023-24 expo spectacular live show, The Power of Imagination will be presented five times a day on the booth - a nine-minute extravaganza of colour, movement, and creative energy, highlighting Robe’s new and current products in an environment for which they are designed.
Robe will also riff on the synergy of its newly acquired business partner, lighting and media control specialist Avolites - now being distributed in the USA by Robe North America. Avolites will have a booth next to the main Robe area where it will showcase its latest products.
Robe’s architectural LED lighting brand, Anolis, will also have an adjacent booth presenting its latest technologies and products including luminaires from the Ambiane, Calumma and Eminere ranges.
From single static optically crisp projections to complicated gobo, framing, beam, and colour control, the fully weatherised iT12 Profile is an advanced modular outdoor solution for a
Europe - Following a record-breaking 2023 ride, BikeFest returns to Spain for the third year from 26-28 January 2024, cycling 360km towards ISE in Barcelona. Last year, the BikeFest team raised an incredible £50,000 for industry charity Backup Tech, and they hope to go even further this year.
Organised by PLASA, #WeMakeEvents and AFIAL, BikeFest is seeking new members to join them for the upcoming ride, as well as sponsors who are interested in aligning with important industry values.
The three-day route will begin in Valencia and travel along the stunning Mediterranean coast via Peñiscola and Salou toward Barcelona. Once at ISE, the BikeFest team will be presented with their medals at a drinks reception, where they can celebrate their achievement.
Team members will receive meals and accommodation as part of the entry fee. Plus, a support vehicle will on-hand along the route and specialist bikes will be available for hire. Furthermore, the ride helps to facilitate valuable friendships from all corners of the industry.
Nicky Greet, membership, skills & technical director for PLASA and member of the #WeMakeEvents steering group, says: “BikeFest has become a really valuable annual event, bringing together people from across the industry. Thanks to all those who sponsored the riders and the event in 2023. Not only do we raise money for a very worthy cause, everyone has a great time while doing it! I hope you’ll join in to help us beat the £50,000 raised last year!”
Juan Jose Vila, CMO and COO of Equipson and leader of #WeMake
USA - Visitors to LDI will have a chance to demo Obsidian’s hardware and PC systems, including the NX1, Obsidian’s scalable, full-featured lighting console that has propelled the Onyx platform's popularity to new heights. A compact, motorised fader wing, the NXP, as well as a small USB-powered control surface for ONYX, the NXK, both companions to the NX1 console, will also be on display.
On display in Obsidian’s popular line of Netron signal distribution devices will be the world’s first line of IP65-rated data distribution products for entertainment, recent winner of a PLASA Award for Innovation. Utilising a custom-designed sealed chassis, IP ports and touch controls, Netron IP65 solutions are provided as a six-port RDM Splitter (RDM6 IP), six-port EtherDMX Node (EN6 IP) and an eight-port managed POE switch (NS8 IP).
Obsidian is also launching a comprehensive line of Netron products in smart form factors optimised for system integrators and fixed installations. Two new compact devices with interchangeable connection plates offer performance and flexibility. Available as RDM6D (six-port RDM Splitter) and EN6D (six-port EtherDMX Node), these rugged chassis can be DIN-Rail or wall mounted and provide data ports that can be repositioned to the top, bottom or front of the devices.
Other new devices from Netron include the EN12i, a powerful hardwired rackmount node; EP1, the new single-gang size EtherDMX node in the Netron line; NS8, Netron’s half-rack-sized managed switch solution; and RP2, an intelligent two-way DMX power relay that serves a
UK - Held over two days at the Business Design Centre, LiGHT 23 - the trade show dedicated to lighting specification - saw a 43% increase in attendees from its launch event last year - closing its doors to ‘a buzz of positivity’.
The design community came out in force to support the show - with 4,776 attendees passing through the doors to see the latest offerings from more than 150 international lighting brands and engage with 22 talks and presentations from design experts working with light, all while making new industry connections through various networking opportunities.
Attended by a broad mix of designers working in architecture, interiors, lighting, and product design, as well as engineers, end-users, and specifiers, LiGHT 23 saw several new features introduced this year.
A particular highlight included the new darc space decorative area, which saw high-end lighting brands for the interiors market exhibit for the first time - names such as Empty State, Marset, Nexia, Artemide, Ebb & Flow, Lodes, and Quasar, presented their latest decorative and bespoke lighting collections to designers keen to find inspiration for their next projects.
The new Associations Lounge, furnished by leading Danish brand Muuto was a real focus of LiGHT 23, providing a comfortable space for designers to meet with colleagues and take the weight off! The International Association of Lighting Design (IALD) and the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) invited existing members, along with potential new ones, to enjoy the space and make the most of the
Europe - Showlight has confirmed that it is back and will return ‘soon’. Following the enforced postponement of Showlight 2023 and a bumpy ride during the pandemic, the committee has reassembled and is working towards the next in the series of this industry networking event.
The Showlight committee is currently exploring new locations and actively seeking sponsorship for the next Showlight, the date and location of which will be confirmed in the New Year.
Many experienced committee members are joined by a flush of new members in organising what promises to be one of the most exciting issues of this quadrennial to date.
Incoming Showlight chairman, Jim Tetlow, who has moved from his previous position as papers chairman, says: “We are truly excited that Showlight is back with such energy and cannot wait to bring our delegates a fantastic programme of papers and networking opportunities. This has been a much-loved event since 1981 and there will be many in the industry who are very happy to hear that we will return.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank the recently retired members of the committee for their years of hard work and dedicated service.” Retiring committee members are John Allen (chairman), Mark White (finance director), Petra Sefton (catering & food), Rob Dyer (student coordinator), Ed Jackson (exhibition coordinator) and Rudiger Benz (technical support/stage Manager).
“The spirit of Showlight has been kept truly alive by their work and we are excited to carry it forward to the next event. We have
UK - Creamfields festival has announced a new 30,000-capacity indoor main stage for Creamfields festival, set to become the largest indoor festival superstructure in the world according to the promoter.
The new stage, Apex, will extend the main stage opening until 4am on Saturday for the first time and will offer an additional main stage destination on Friday. The four-day Creamfields will take place on August Bank Holiday (22-25 August) next year in Daresbury, Cheshire. The line-up is still to be announced.
USA - SPH Engineering will announce the winners of the 4th International Drone Show Competition at LDI on 4 December at 6:15 pm at the Las Vegas Convention Centre during the LDI 2023 Expo.
In partnership with Sky Elements, SPH Engineering will host a Drone Show, showcasing the outstanding achievements of the Drone Show Competition. The evening will also feature an Award Ceremony, recognising and rewarding the exceptional participants of the competition.
The 4th International Drone Show Competition marks the culmination of a year filled with innovation in the drone show industry. Alexander Levandovskiy, head of drone show technologies at SPH Engineering, stated: "Our mission is clear: to unite the brightest minds from around the globe, showcase their mesmerizing drone shows, and foster a sense of the drone show community. This year, we are proud to extend the competition and host it at LDI, creating a historic event that pushes the boundaries of collaboration and highlights the immense talent in the drone show industry."
This year, the 4th Drone Show Competition proposed applications in eight categories, including Best Drone Show Animation (300 drones), Best Drone Show at the Event, Best Drone Show Storytelling, Best Drone Show as a Marketing Tool, Drone Show for Raising Social Awareness, Drone Show with a Small Fleet (up to 100 drones), Best Collaborative Drone Show, and Best Rising Star Drone Show (New Business).
The winners of each category will be presented through a special closed award ceremony at LDI. Along with industry recognition, wi
UK - Polar recently enjoyed a successful demonstration of HK Audio products at Com Church in Dunstable. Visitors witnessed live demos of the HK Cosmo line array as well as the brand’s Linear 5 MKII and Linear 9 systems.
Polar’s dedicated Pro Audio division, led by Andy Plunkett, staged the event in conjunction with Remedy Sound Limited, who assisted with the setup. This well-received demo day follows on from Polar’s roadshow events earlier in the year, and according to Andy Plunkett will be the first of many more in 2024.
“One of the main reasons that we decided to form a dedicated Pro Audio division within Polar is to facilitate customer engagement with our premium brands,” says Plunkett. “It's obviously vital to demonstrate high-performance loudspeaker technology; now that we have more capacity to do this across the UK, we’re planning more organised events like this, as well as technical training sessions, in the coming months.
“It’s not just confined to pre-organised days though - we’re happy, keen and able to visit customers’ premises for more specific and curated product demonstrations, and are confident that getting hands- and ears-on with the products quickly results in sales.
“A special mention on this occasion must go to Remedy Sound Limited, who look after the technical requirements of the venue. They supplied and set up their own HK Cosmo line array for us and did a fantastic job of facilitating exactly what was needed.”
UK - PLASA recently hosted the 2023 Member AGM at the Victory Services Club in London, for an afternoon of friendly networking and business insights.
PLASA chair Adam Blaxill kicked off proceedings by sharing the association’s activities and plans. Plus, new board members and board positions were announced.
Following the official AGM, attendees enjoyed a virtual presentation from renowned behavioural economist, Roger Martin-Fagg. During which, Roger detailed the current economic position of the UK and provided his expert financial forecast for the year ahead.
Then record-breaking mountaineer Kenton Cool took to the stage for an invigorating talk in which he shared harrowing stories of survival and unbelievable feats.
To round off the event, members and guests enjoyed drinks and canapes into the evening, sharing industry experiences and anecdotes.
PLASA managing director, Peter Heath, comments, “I would like to deeply thank everyone who attended the PLASA Member AGM this year. I hope you left feeling inspired, with a good number of new contacts too. There’s plenty more in the calendar for 2024, including the Member Business Forum which will tackle the growing challenge of sustainability, and I hope to see many of you there.”
All members are invited to the PLASA Member Business Forum which will return to the Victory Services Club on 18 January, to discuss sustainability and carbon reduction. Find out more at www.plasa.org/member-business-forum/
USA - The Austrian AV technology manufacturer AV Stumpfl will present new Pixera 2.0 media server features and their Blackpeak projection screen surface at LDI (booth #783) in Las Vegas.
One of the highlights of AV Stumpfl’s Pixera version 2.0 is its multi-user workflow capability, which will allow media server operators to be much more flexible and efficient when working on complex installations or show environments.
Users now have granular control over how they collaborate on Pixera projects. They can opt to share only a single portion, such as a projection warp or editing a compositing timeline, or they can open up the entire project to the other users connected to the system.
Another upcoming Pixera feature highlight is Content Remapping, which makes it possible to define multiple areas within a content frame, and to position them separately in the compositing space. The pixel accurate placement and rotation of content parts is made possible by using rectangles, as well as freely editable polygons. Mapping challenges that are best handled at the actual content level can be easily mastered with this new feature.
Pixera is the exclusive media server sponsor for the LDI’s Battle of the Busk training opportunity.
AV Stumpfl will also present their recently renamed black projection screen surface material Blackpeak (formerly known as Flex Black Pro). Using conventional projection screen surfaces, projected images may sometimes appear ‘washed out’, due to ambient light, and important image details might even disappear. The new Bla
USA - ACT Entertainment will present multiple solutions from its various brands at LDI 2023 (Booth 365). This includes the debut of new products from Ayrton and the latest solutions from Visual Productions, a brand which ACT will be showcasing for the first time at this show.
“Each of these new products bring the kind of thoughtfulness and quality we expect to deliver to our customers, and we’re certain they’ll be invaluable tools for them going forward,” says Ryan Hindinger, market manager: concert touring & live experiences, ACT Entertainment.
“Since announcing our partnership with Visual Productions earlier this year, we have made great strides in familiarising our U.S.-based customers with the brand’s solutions. Additionally, Ayrton is already well-known to our customers, to whom we’re excited to show three new and very different lighting technologies at this show.”
Specialising in the development of intelligent LED lighting solutions, Ayrton will debut its new lightweight Rivale Profile. The company’s most versatile luminaire to date, the Rivale Profile was developed for indoor and outdoor applications, no matter the conditions. Weighing just under 63 pounds (28.5 kg), it is equipped with a brand-new 450W high-efficiency LED module calibrated at 6500K and offers an output of a staggering 30,000 lumens with optimal positioning to obtain perfect light neutrality.
The brand will also present its versatile Argo 6 FX, a weather-sealed effects luminaire that offers as much creative potential indoors as it does
USA - Elation will continue to push the boundaries in entertainment lighting at the upcoming LDI tradeshow in Las Vegas with a string of premiere product launches designed to empower the creative spirit. Lighting professionals are invited to Elation Booth #1342 at the Las Vegas Convention Centre to see first-hand ‘a line-up of trend-setting solutions that blend the art of light with the science of lighting innovation’.
Highlights in the Proteus series of multi-environmental luminaires include the IP66-rated Proteus Hybrid MAX, a hybrid fixture with pioneering technology that launches as the torch-bearing successor of the Proteus Hybrid.
Also on display will be the Proteus Odeon, a framing profile fixture with an industry-first completely variable CRI LED engine; and Proteus Radius, a high-intensity Beam FX fixture with Solid State phosphor-converted light engine for incredible power at long distances.
New in Elation’s popular Fuze series is the Fuze Teatro, a fully-automated yet fanless framing fixture for completely silent operation and the first fanless automated luminaire incorporating an additive colour engine. New luminaires in the sought-after KL ‘Key Light’ series will also highlight, including the KL CYC cyclorama/set/wall wash along with the all-in-one KL Spot IP, a fully automated static ellipsoidal fixture with zoom.
Additionally, Elation will be launching two new series of versatile Par colour changers, the Six+ Par, an upgrade of the SixPar featuring IP65-rating, more output, a wider colour spectrum and overall higher q
France - As previously announced, Robe Lighting s.r.o. has now acquired lighting and digital media control brand Avolites.
In line with other Robe subsidiaries, Robe Lighting France will now co-ordinate sales and technical support for the Avolites brand throughout the French territory, starting from 13 November.
Bruno Garros, general manager of Robe Lighting France, commented: "Firstly I’d like to thank the teams at previous Avolites distributor Algam for their professionalism throughout the transition period.
“Going forward, this is a fantastic opportunity for us to work with a truly iconic lighting and control brand with a reputation for quality, ingenuity and accessibility, and this level of vertical development has always been part of Robe France’s overall strategy since its establishment in 2015."
He added: "Similar to the Robe and Anolis product lines, the highest levels of support and service will be provided to current and future Avolites users, specifiers, and clients together with the introduction of new expertise."
The first significant engagement for Robe France with Avolites will be at the JTSE expo, which marks the official launch of this new chapter for the French subsidiary.
USA - ROE Visual is promoting the fine-pitch rental solution, Topaz, among other products for the live events market at LDI 2023.
The ROE booth for the 2023 show focuses on the touring side of the live events space, with a comprehensive stage setup reminiscent of the many stage designs involving ROE Visual panels over the years. Attendees will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the panels, with a multitude of configurations at their fingertips.
LDI is the first North American show to exhibit the new, all-purpose live events LED panel, Topaz. This new series comes in three versatile versions - Topaz flat, curve, and cube - allowing event organisers and AV rental companies to ‘unleash their creativity while still achieving a superior return on investment’.
In addition to Topaz’s unveiling, the show will be the locale for other technology sneak peeks from the LED manufacturer as well as tour-tested favourites. Attendees can expect a large Topaz wall as centre-stage, Graphite (GP 2.6), Carbon 5 MKII (CB5 MKII), Vanish (V8T), and ROE Strips. The LED video walls utilise Brompton Technology processing and are driven by disguise vx 2 and 2x4pro media servers. The stage portion of the design incorporates Black Marble (BM2) panels powered by Megapixel processing.
Another first for the North American team, SMPTE2110 will be utilised for the flooring via Megapixel’s HELIOS processor. And to achieve the rock show feel to the booth, the lighting is being provided by Elation Professional.
UK - Iluminarc will be on booth 45 during LiGHT23 at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London, this week. Centred around the theme ‘Building Beautiful’ the company’s exhibit will showcase a collection of architectural lighting products intended to ‘enhance the depth and quality of any design’.
Occupying a prominent position in the Iluminarc booth will be the Logic line of interior architectural lights. This series features three streamlined form factors: Logic Graze, Logic Cove, and Logic Downlights.
All fixtures in the Logic line are all driven by the Logic Drive 2X, a compact control unit that provides combined data and power over widely available Ethernet cables, using Power over Ethernet technology. Other features include comprehensive scheduling and calendar functions, as well as a wide range of control options.
Joining the Logic units at the booth will be the new Ilumi series of IP-rated architectural fixtures - Ilumiline, for washing walls and architectural facade features; Ilumipanel, for buildings and other large areas and Ilumipod, for seamless accent and spot lighting.
The entire Ilumi series features four-in-one colour mixing, for bold saturated colours and crisp, clean whites. Moreover, multiple filters are available for precise beam control, while the clean, streamlined chassis fits discreetly into any landscape or architectural scheme.
Visitors to the booth will also find other tools, including control consoles from Iluminarc’s sister company, ChamSys.
UK - Production Futures exists to create opportunities for young people to learn, train, network and develop real careers in production across every area of the live event, music, touring, theatre, TV, broadcast and film industries. The organisation runs a series of On Tour events throughout the year, where young visitors from all over the UK are able to directly connect with representatives of its brand partners to learn more about and explore employment opportunities in the industry.
Its next event will take place at Fly By Nite (FBN) Studios in Redditch on 9 February 2024.
Set to attract a wide range of young people from across the West Midlands, this free of charge event will promote employability, transferable skills, diversity, free training, networking, and will present more paid work opportunities than ever before to newcomers across the live event and broadcast production industry.
Manufacturers, supply and production companies, venues and distributors will be present at the event. Representatives of each will be available to provide advice, information and insights, and discuss specific job and training opportunities.
As well as manufacturers and suppliers, Production Futures also enjoys strong and productive relationships with a range of organisations, initiatives, education partners and associations, connecting employment and training opportunities to a diverse pool of talent, who will also have representatives available to answer questions and offer support.
Production Futures CEO Hannah Eakins comments: “Our On Tour eve