Details

03 February 2025

Mexico - Café Tacvba from Naucalpan de Juárez, have blended Mexican musical influences with mainstream rock sounds in their 35-year career. Inspired by the likes of The Smiths, The Cure, and Violent Femmes, they've added alt rock and psychedelic elements to their inimitable style. Later, the Grammy and Latin Grammy winners also invited hip-hop to their party.

"Their music is super eclectic, going from the simplest Mexican folk songs to the blistering electric punk & rock sounds they are accustomed to belting out night after night," observed Felix Peralta.  "They are one of the most amazing live bands I have ever seen - and I feel fortunate to have seen a lot of live bands throughout my 30-plus years in the industry. Most importantly, they’re some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet."

Peralta has been lighting Café Tacvba for about eight

Details

03 February 2025

Spain - Amadeus Acoustics has announced the launch of its Amadeus ART platform. Designed for multi-channel and multi-room applications, the platform will be showcased at ISE 2025, with a special introductory offer available at booth 7H840.

The Amadeus ART platform is a versatile, software-based audio system that ‘empowers venues of all sizes to achieve superior sound control’. Its modular and scalable design enables seamless management of sound across individual spaces or multiple zones, providing precision and adaptability for any event or application.

"ART was created to push the boundaries of what’s possible in audio and acoustic control," says Fabio Kaiser, CEO of Amadeus Acoustics. "We’ve combined cutting-edge technology with user-friendly features to deliver a solution that adapts effortlessly to the needs of any venue. From small theat

Details

03 February 2025

Spain – Outline will be exhibiting on two separate, distinct booths (7C150 and 1D570, debuting 11 new products, their biggest launch action to date.

Hercules, is a new series of column-shaped cardioid loudspeaker systems, meant to deliver utmost accuracy of vocal range in challenging acoustic spaces

The P-Series is a new range of point-source loudspeakers for mobile applications, composed of six different systems, with LF units ranging from 4" to 2x15".

The A-series comprises ultra-compact, aluminium loudspeakers for business, retail- and exhibition spaces, ‘at which unobtrusive format renders unprecedented sonic dynamics – in premium lifestyle design’.
    

Details

03 February 2025

Australia - Following the news that LSC Control Systems will distribute the products of UK-based Avolites in Australia and New Zealand, LSC has announced the appointment of a dedicated Avolites specialist. Clare Springett, as business development manager Avolites Australia and New Zealand, will head up sales and support for the famous lighting control brand in the region, beginning with immediate effect.

A well-known presence in Australia’s professional show production world, Clare is an experienced lighting designer, production manager, arts practitioner, venue manager and theatre technician. 
Most recently she worked as sales and hire manager at Concert Lighting Systems Australia and was the touring LD and operator for Tim Minchin’s 2024 tour Unfunny – An Evening with Tim Minchin and his Piano. Also on her resumé, she is a Green Room Award nom

Details

03 February 2025

UK - DiGiCo has announced the appointment of Sam North as technical sales support engineer.

North joins DiGiCo following an extensive career in the audio industry. He trained at the University of Salford, gaining a BA in Popular Music and Recording with first class honours, and graduated with distinction from the MA in Digital Production for TV & Film. After his education, he worked for other high-profile manufacturers, building their operations both domestically and internationally. 
“DiGiCo is a brand that I have always been fascinated by,” North explains. “My new role feels like a natural progression for my career, and I am very excited to talk to all the amazing engineers who use DiGiCo products. It’s going to be fantastic.”

Sam’s addition to the team will expand these sessions, reinstating regular training opportunities at

Details

31 January 2025

Europe - Denmark-based entertainment automation specialist Motor Stage Automation (MSA) is supplying a full rigging, control and automation package for the current Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular world tour, co-produced by Cameron Mackintosh Ltd (CML) and Nick Grace Management and performing in over 15 countries and regions worldwide.

Cameron Mackintosh’s production team led by technical director Chris Boone directly approached MSA wanting an ingenious touring solution and global technical support for the tour.

Nick Grace Management, who is responsible for contracting the touring personnel, asked Roger Smissen onboard as head of rigging and automation, with his company, Van Der Smissen Production, providing a touring crew team to work with the production’s rigging and automation requirements.

Smissen worked in conjunction

Details

31 January 2025

UK - The Royal Shakespeare Company, a major British theatre company in the UK, has selected ETC control and fixtures to upgrade its flagship Royal Shakespeare Theatre (RST), including Apex 10 and Apex 5 consoles, Eos Apex Processor, Eos Programming Wings and more.

The theatre is a leader in creative technologies and digital development. The RSC recognised the urgent need to upgrade the lighting equipment to increase the theatre’s environmental sustainability and efficiency for the future. ETC dealer Stage Electrics supplied the new equipment to the venue. This upgrade has been made possible with the support of Arts Council England’s Capital Investment Programme.

Together, the teams at both the RSC and Stage Electrics identified the technical requirements and, following several conversations and hands-on time with Eos Apex, determined that it was

Details

31 January 2025

Italy - Located in the heart of Reggio Emilia, Ruote da Sogno is famed for its exquisite collection of classic cars and motorcycles. When the showroom decided to begin hosting events, Marco Gianferrari, technical manager for the venue, chose two S31 consoles, complete with a DQ-Rack each, all supplied by Audio Link, to ensure audio quality and flexibility.

Ruote da Sogno’s new events space is 10,000sq.m, arranged with flexible divisions, to offer the greatest range of possibilities for clients. A Dante network links all areas of the space, so the DQ-Racks are a suitable addition to ensure complete connectivity and reliability. Each rack is a 6U unit, with dual redundant power supplies and DMI-Dante, providing all the power of a larger rack in a more compact package. Each rack delivers 48 mic inputs and 24 line outputs, with the final four being switchable

Details

31 January 2025

The Netherlands - The Schouwburg Kunstmin in Dordrecht is a busy, bustling theatre and performing arts venue, which has made another major purchase of Robe LED lighting fixtures with 83 x T11 Profiles. These have been added to their Main Hall house lighting rig, replacing all the old, fixed position incandescent profiles and PCs.

The venue is both a producing and a receiving house, and in the Main Hall, the busy and vibrant programme of performance – embracing musicals, dance shows, cabaret, comedy, and concerts – can be lit with an all-Robe and fully LED lighting rig and investment funded entirely by the theatre itself.

Simultaneously, the venue purchased 12 x Robe ParFect 150s to replace their conventional PARS, another four T1 profiles – bringing the current total to 12 when combined with others bought in 2022 to replace their ageing 2Ks on

Details

31 January 2025

UK - Sometime around the start of the second century, in the spot where The Guildhall now stands, the Romans completed a coliseum which housed chariot racers and, yes, gladiators. On 13 November, a bit of this ancient grandeur (happily without actual gladiatorial combat!) returned to London, as the city hosted the premiere of Ridley Scott's Gladiator 2 at Leicester Square, complete with set pieces inspired by Roman architecture.

The setting, created by Limited Edition Event design, welcomed a glittering array of guests, including the film's director and stars, along with King Charles. Contributing to the festive tone of the event was a lighting design by Richard Godin that was run on a Chamsys MagicQ MQ250M desk, anchored by a legion of Chauvet Professional LED video panels, all supplied by Milton Keynes-based IPS.

At the heart of the design

Details

31 January 2025

USA - During a 25-minute OHM fitness class, lighting is synchronised with the video feed to create a fully immersive workout experience. As a workout progresses, lighting changes colours, and instructors intensify the music as the workout becomes more challenging. During cool-down, instructors turn to softer, calming music to help relax members.

OHM Franchise, headquartered in Arizona with studios nationwide, turned to Randy Stearman, owner of Arizona-based integrator Holocron LLC, to create a lighting and audio package that could be replicated at every location. Stearman chose the Connect Series amplifiers from LEA Professional to drive each workout.

“LEA is right in that sweet spot where we have the power requirements, the channel counts, and the super-efficient architecture,” said Stearman. “The ease of integration and flexibility of their a

Details

31 January 2025

Spain - Christie has announced the launch of the Sapphire 4K40-RGBH projector, which combines solid-state RGB pure laser illumination with a dual laser phosphor system, into a high-brightness hybrid RGB laser projector. With hybrid illumination, users have a projector that provides maximum flexibility. Sapphire is designed for any 2D application, front or rear projection, all active and passive 3D formats, and any screen type.

The Sapphire 4K40-RGBH delivers vibrant DCI-P3 colour, 36,400 lumens of brightness, native 4K clarity in 2D and 3D on all screen types, and front and rear projection. It also offers high frame rate options, from 4K at 120Hz to 2K resolution at 480Hz. 

“With its unique hybrid illumination architecture, the Sapphire 4K40-RGBH is a flexible solution for 2D and 3D front and rear projection applications,” says Larry Paul, execu

Details

31 January 2025

Spain - INFiLED’s lightweight, high-brightness AR Series LED panels are powering the Jumbo162, billed as the world’s largest mobile LED screen. This 162m² behemoth will be showcased prominently outside the Fira de Barcelona during Integrated Systems Europe 2025 next week.

Developed by Belgian company Photonics, the Jumbo162 is a gargantuan 17,000mm × 9,500mm 4K display comprising 374 INFiLED AR3.9 LED panels, offering maximum performance and extended colour spectrum courtesy of INFiLED’s Infinite Colors technology. Its 3.9mm pixel pitch and peak brightness of 4,500 nits guarantee vivid clarity in even the most challenging outdoor environments.

The Jumbo162 stands at 13m high and is able to withstand wind speeds of up to seven on the Beaufort scale (50–61 km/h). The versatile display may also be reconfigured into the more compact Jumbo100HD,

Details

31 January 2025

Spain - With the growing importance of ISE in recent years, GLP German Light Products has significantly expanded its presence at this year’s expo. Several new products – including one international and two European premieres – promise to cause a stir at stand 6R100.

The new Wild Bar 16 LED tilt bar, featuring 16 powerful 40W RGBL LEDs and IP65 protection, will receive its international premiere at ISE 2025. Developed for use in outdoor or dirt-intensive events, the device delivers sufficient power for show lighting in all areas of application, with a light output of 6,000 lumens, a motorised 190° tilt and a zoom range of 3.9° to 51°.

The new JDC Burst 1 is a robust, powerful LED strobe and wash light with IP65 protection, which ensures reliable performance in all weathers and adverse conditions. The device has a powerful white strobe line th

Details

31 January 2025

Europe - Shure has announced its new IntelliMix Room Kits. These complete Microsoft Teams Room systems, on Windows, are designed for effortless deployment in small to large meeting rooms, up to 33 x 18ft (10 x 5.5m).

Clear audio quality is crucial for meeting participants and the accuracy of AI-driven tools. In the workplace, AI tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot rely on the intelligibility of the audio input to generate accurate transcriptions and summaries, to ensure key points and action items are understood, and to identify and attribute talkers in the room. Shure's IntelliMix Room Kits deliver superior audio performance, ensuring every word is heard – and transcribed – clearly. With Shure’s century-long expertise in audio engineering, customers can trust they’re getting the best sound quality for Teams Rooms.

“Capturing clear and precise

Details

31 January 2025

Denmark - SGM Lighting ApS has announced the appointment of Leif Orkelbog-Andresen as its new global sales director. With over 16 years of experience in sales and business development within the architectural lighting industry, Orkelbog-Andresen brings exceptional expertise and a deep understanding of market dynamics that will drive SGM’s ambitious global growth strategy, says the company.

Orkelbog-Andresen’s appointment comes at a defining time for SGM, following its acquisition by Golden Sea, a global leading lighting manufacturer. By combining Golden Sea’s manufacturing power with SGM's advanced R&D, testing, and production facilities in Denmark, the SGM brand and legacy are well positioned to deliver innovative lighting solutions tailored to the evolving demands of both the architectural and entertainment industries.

“We are thrilled

Details

31 January 2025

Europe - Follow-Me has announced the appointment of Henk-Jan Blok as technical applications specialist. With two decades of experience in the live production industry, Blok brings a wealth of knowledge in technical applications, systems engineering, and customer support to his new role.

Blok joins Follow-Me from his previous position as support and application specialist at ELC/Green-GO, where he provided advanced global support, training, and technical sales assistance. Prior to his tenure at ELC/Green-GO, Blok spent 12 years as a system engineer at Ampco-Flashlight Rental, contributing to high-profile projects such as the Eurovision Song Contest 2018, Pinkpop Festival, and Tiësto’s Elements of Life World Tour.

"I’m excited to be joining Follow-Me, a company that shares my passion for constantly improving the technici

Details

30 January 2025

Australia - A new bridge in Sydney has become a captivating landmark through the use of dynamic lighting, controlled by a system from lighting control specialists Pharos Architectural Controls.

The Sydney Gateway Twin Arch Bridge is a new and vital transport link, connecting the suburb of St Peters and surrounding areas with Sydney Airport. This has improved the connectivity and accessibility of the area, making it easier for those travelling to and from the airport.

While the bridge is providing an important function, it has become a visually stunning element of the built environment through the addition of colourful and dynamic lighting. This effect has been achieved with the specification of Coolon’s Spectrum RGBW IP, controlled by a number of solutions from Pharos.

The Pharos system is creating a mesmerising kaleidoscope of colours, dis

Details

30 January 2025

Italy - Pliant Technologies has announced a new distribution agreement with Leading Technologies, a supplier of professional audio, video, lighting, and software solutions to the Italian market.

With this agreement, Leading Technologies further expands its offerings by adding professional wireless intercom solutions from Pliant Technologies. “We are thrilled to have started this collaboration,” says Marco Porro, vice-president and general manager of Leading Technologies. “Pliant's range of wireless intercom products is synonymous with quality and efficiency, and we are confident that our customers will find a fundamental added value in these solutions for their communication needs.”

“Pliant Technologies is very pleased to welcome Leading Technologies to our distribution network,” says Gary Rosen, vice-president of global sales at Pliant T

Details

30 January 2025

UK - The Association of Motion Picture Sound (AMPS) has announced Dune: Part Two (Warner Bros) as the winner of the 2025 Excellence in Sound for a Feature Film award.

On the winning film, AMPS chair Andrew Wilson said: “The sound for Dune: Part Two was astonishing, and key to immersing the audience in Denis Villeneuve’s expansive world of Arrakis. It is a deeply impressive piece of filmmaking demonstrating the power of sound as a storytelling device.

“From the power of the Sandworm ride to the tiniest grains drifting in the lightest of winds, the sound is detailed and nuanced, creating a memorable experience. AMPS is honoured to recognise the work in sound of Gareth John, Tom Harrison, Martin Kwok, Richard King, Ron Bartlett, Doug Hemphill and their sound teams.”

The Dune: Part Two sound team said: “We are