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RAH switches to LED with Martin Pro

The new fixtures are predominantly used for the lighting of audience seating areas

Details: 18 December 2023

UK - London’s Royal Albert Hall has continued its progressive upgrade to LED with the installation of 80 Martin Professional ELP PAR fixtures. The fixtures were supplied by White Light, via Martin’s UK distributor Sound Technology.
Jon Vivash, lighting operations manager, Royal Albert Hall, confirmed the new fixtures have been installed in six groups of six in the gallery, a further six groups of six in the circle, and an additional four either side of the organ for the choirs. All are predominantly used for the lighting of audience seating areas.
“The Martin ELP PARs have opened up a huge range of looks in the house for both spoken word, when soft audience glows are required, to rock’n’roll ACL looks and strong saturated colours immersing the audience,” Jon

The Wolf Performance Hall in downtown London, Ontario

Wolf Performance Hall upgrades with EM

Details: 18 December 2023

Canada - The Wolf Performance Hall is a concert hall, theatre, and meeting facility in downtown London, Ontario, located within the London Public Library. A fully accessible 369-seat theatre and cultural hub, Wolf Performance Hall’s tiered seating, excellent sightlines and outstanding acoustics make it one of the city’s most sought-after venues for performers and audience members alike.
The venue recently upgraded to a full EM Acoustics sound solution, installed by local integrators, Armor Pro in collaboration with OCTAV Integrated Design and Contact Distribution.
“The venue required a system that would provide even SPL coverage front to back without obstructing sight lines. Due to the multi-use nature of the venue, a left-centre-right configuration with a centre cluster dedicated to lecture and movie applications was also part of the initial brief,” explains V

The programme honoured 14 inductees plus an array of special guest performers

Hall of Fame ceremony rocks with Chauvet

Details: 18 December 2023

USA - Four hours and twenty-two minutes is a long time; about an hour longer than it takes to fly from New York to Miami, almost twice as long as the average NBA game, and even longer than Bruce Springsteen’s longest show, a four-hour-and-six-minute performance that took place in Helsinki in 2012.
Yet this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony ran that long without a dull moment. There was plenty to captivate the live audience at Barclays Centre, as well as those who watched the livestream on Disney+, from the touching (Adam Levine singing Faith to honour the late inductee George Michael), to the electrifying, when no one remained seated as Missy Elliot, decked out in a glittering gold suit and backed up by an abundance of dancers, rattled the arena with a fiery medley of her hits.
Supporting the diverse marathon (there were 14 inductees, p

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PMC appoints Planeta Analogico Argentinian distributor

Details: 18 December 2023

Argentina - UK loudspeaker manufacturer PMC has appointed Planeta Analogico as its distributor in Argentina, with responsibility for its range of professional monitoring products.
Based in Buenos Aires, Planeta Analogico was established in the early 2000’s by CEO and founder Daniel Paracha. The company represents more than 40 high-end pro audio brands including API, Audient, Chandler, Crane Song, Eventide, Maselec, Telefunken and Weiss.
Commenting on the appointment, Daniel Paracha says: “We are delighted to be distributing PMC as we see a huge potential for the brand in Argentina. PMC’s result6 nearfield monitors, along with the PMC6, PMC6-2, PMC8-2 and associated subwoofers, are all products that can open up the market because they are the best professional studio monitors you can buy at this price range. They are perfect ambassadors for the entire PMC profess

Joker Out play Ljubljana’s biggest arena venue, Stožice

Joker Out for Robe in Ljubljana

Details: 15 December 2023

Slovenia - Joker Out have enjoyed a busy year with touring shows, representing Slovenia at the Eurovision Song Contest in the UK, and recently playing a sold-out performance at Ljubljana’s biggest arena venue, Stožice - which was lit by Klemen Krajnc, part of the Blackout design studio.
This was an all-Robe moving light rig – with 100 Robe luminaires breaking down as 32 x MegaPointes, 64 x Spiiders, 19 x LEDBeam 150s and 13 x Fortes plus a quantity of strobes and LED floods.
Klemen has worked with the band since 2021 when he was asked to light the launch of their first album, Umazane misli.
Robe is his go-to moving light brand, and it’s a popular choice for his Blackout LD colleagues including Crt Birsa. Robe’s success in this region is also in part due to the proactive approach by Slovenian distributor, MK Light Sound in getting Robe out there in so ma

Al Hadath’s new broadcast studios in Riyadh

ETC gear selected for Al Hadath TV studios

Details: 15 December 2023

Saudi Arabia - ETC dealer, Oasis Enterprises has supplied ETC control, networking and fixtures for Al Hadath’s new broadcast studios in Riyadh.
The Al Hadath news channel – which specialises in both regional and global current affairs – has launched its new studio as part of an ongoing expansion of the channel’s operations in the region.
Oasis Enterprises worked with Al Hadath to achieve its requirements of a creating a modern, dynamic space that is equipped with the latest advancements in LED technology. Their fixtures of choice were ETC’s versatile ColorSource Spot jr’s – these were controlled by Eos Apex; selected for its powerful colour tools and award-winning software. They also chose Response Mk2 DMX Gateways for networking and powerful data distribution in the studios. These were installed following a year of planning for the modern space.

Vision2 covers Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina

ClearOne strengthens regional network

Details: 15 December 2023

USA - ClearOne is strengthening its regional sales rep network with the appointment of Vision2 Marketing to represent the company’s entire line of solutions in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina.
According to ClearOne CEO Derek Graham, Vision2 Marketing has the extensive industry experience and in-depth local market knowledge across all channels to best present the ClearOne value proposition to partners and end user customers. “Vision2 has what we need to significantly grow our business throughout the south and southeast of the United States,” Graham said. “Expert product specialists, channel focused sales professionals who understand what each channel needs, and a service and training team that supports the entire sales process.”
Vision2 Marketing CEO Mick Beisel stressed, “We are proud to add ClearOne to our portfolio

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LD Systems goes underground in Seoul

Details: 15 December 2023

South Korea - At the end of October, US shoe manufacturer VANS went underground in the South Korean capital of Seoul. The skate brand organised a two-day pop-up event with a shopping market, skate shows and DJ concerts in an unused underground station.
The Korean audio specialists from Sonic Value relied on an extensive LD Systems setup consisting of MAILA, CURV 500, MAUI P900 and more to provide optimum sound reinforcement for all programme items in the challenging acoustic environment.
"The location was a real challenge," confirms Ethan Yoon, head of the technical team at Sonic Value. "Stone surfaces almost everywhere, lots of pillars, a tubular shape and low ceilings. Due to the almost unhindered reflections from the hard surfaces, it was clear from the start that we couldn't play the room at high levels, but had to rely on a clever multi-zone system to avoid blind

The festival featured a busy programme spanning art, film, music, panel discussions and food

Brompton drives Now or Never festival

Details: 15 December 2023

Australia - Earlier this year, Melbourne welcomed the inaugural Now or Never festival – a 16-day celebration of digital art and future thinking. The festival used the Australian city as its stage to host a busy programme spanning art, film, music, panel discussions and food.
Brompton Technology’s Tessera LED processors powered customised video content at the Royal Exhibition Building, where performances explored the adventurous and diverse nature of digital creativity.
The historic 19th century Royal Exhibition Building is a World Heritage listed venue and was built as part of the international exhibition movement of the late 1800s. It was the stage for several events as part of Now or Never 2023, with Gig Control, a technical management company with expertise across Australia’s live events, responsible for the entire design of the lighting, audio and visual ele

SSL Live consoles support Peter Gabriel tour

Details: 15 December 2023

Europe - Peter Gabriel recently completed his first live tour in six years, covering Europe and North America. This tour supported his latest album, i/o, which is his first release of original studio material since 2002. Both legs of i/o – The Tour carried three Solid State Logic Live mixing consoles, including an L550 Plus at front-of-house, another L550 Plus for band monitors and an L650 for Gabriel’s monitors, plus a compact SSL SiX to mix Gabriel’s keyboards.
Peter Gabriel, an artist and studio owner, has a longstanding association with SSL. Within his personal production spaces, and at Real World Studios in Bath, he has installed several of the company's large-format studio consoles. Since their introduction, Gabriel has exclusively relied on SSL Live consoles throughout his tours.
“Interestingly, I was the first person to use the SSL Live desk on h

‘Thursford takes great pride in its high production standards’

Thursford hosts ‘highest-resolution’ Soundscape system

Details: 15 December 2023

UK - The Norfolk village of Thursford, known for its steam engines, musical organs and fairground rides, as well as its spectacular theatrical shows, will be delivering a new, immersive sound experience with its Thursford Christmas Spectacular this year, thanks to a d&b Soundscape from audio technology and solutions company, d&b audiotechnik.
Designed and installed by Southby Productions, the system features 143 loudspeakers covering the 40m wide performance stage and is – to date – the highest-resolution d&b Soundscape system installed anywhere in the world.
Having been impressing audiences with its shows for 45 years, Thursford takes great pride in its high production standards – and for 2023, it was time for a sound system upgrade. Sound designer Mark Rogers explains, “Because our room is very wide and not very high, we’ve never been able to us

Aligned AV specialises in delivering AV products to commercial and corporate clients

Fulcrum Acoustic partners with Aligned AV

Details: 15 December 2023

Vietnam - Fulcrum Acoustic has appointed Aligned AV as their distribution partner in Vietnam. Based in Ho Chi Minh city, Aligned AV, specialises in delivering AV products, software, and solutions to commercial and corporate clients.
Val Gilbert, director of business development for export at Fulcrum Acoustic, expressed his enthusiasm stating, "Expanding into the APAC region is a strategic goal for Fulcrum Acoustic, and Vietnam holds immense potential for us. Our goal is to bolster support for our existing customers in the country while opening doors for new opportunities.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Aligned AV, a company that shares our dedication to innovation and customer-centric solutions. This partnership aligns with our mission to deliver exceptional audio solutions on a global scale."
Ms Thu Ta, director of Aligned AV, adds, "We are honoured to

The showcase takes place over two days in January

Sound Technology hosts Troxy showcase

Details: 15 December 2023

UK - Sound Technology, distributor of Harman Professional audio and lighting solutions in the UK, is holding a technology showcase event at Troxy in London on 17 & 18 January 2024.
The event will allow visitors to experience the JBL Professional Performance Audio range, including the VTX A Series line array - A12, A8 and the ultra-compact A6 – as well as the new SRX900 powered line arrays. The showcase also features the smaller format and portable PA systems including the IRX100, EON700 and PRX900 series, as well as the IRX One, EON One Mk2 and PRX One column PA systems.
In 2019, Troxy chose JBL Professional VTX A Series as its house PA system, installing two 12-box arrays of VTX A12 with additional VTX A8 boxes fulfilling front fill duties.
More recently, Troxy replaced its in-house lighting rig with Martin fixtures, consisting of MAC Ultra, ERA 800 Per

‘The combination of TCC M and Automate VX technology leads to more inclusive meetings’

TeamConnect supported by Crestron

Details: 14 December 2023

Europe - Sennheiser has announced that its TeamConnect Medium (TCC M) ceiling microphone for mid-sized meeting rooms and lecture or collaboration spaces has been integrated into the Crestron Automate VX voice-activated speaker tracking solution.
Automate VX technology enables a high-quality meeting experience with production-style cuts across a variety of applications including corporate boardrooms, multipurpose spaces, and training rooms. The combination of TCC M and Automate VX technology leads to more inclusive meetings, especially for mid-sized collaboration spaces and lecture halls. High-quality audio and intelligent video technologies are vital to supporting a critical and dynamic collaboration experience.
With the Automate VX solution, multiple cameras around the room work together to track active speakers, while removing distractions that are typically visible

Elation enjoys ‘resounding success’ at LDI

Details: 14 December 2023

USA - Not only was Elation busy at a hectic booth each day at the LDI trade show in Las Vegas, the Elation team hosted a pair of invitation-only IYKYK events for lighting professionals that proved just as popular.
“That was one of the busiest trade shows I’ve experienced in quite some time,” enthused Elation global vice-president of sales & marketing, Eric Loader. “Our booth was consistently packed and our new products were very well received, especially the new Proteus series fixtures and the new fanless Fuze Teatro. We also surprised some people by showing the first fixture in our new Sol line of versatile blinder effects and new Pulse line of strobe bars, and the feedback was outstanding.
“We had an overwhelming response to our IYKYK events which attracted hundreds of professionals across the lighting community and surpassed all our expectations so ov

Performers included Matthew West, Cain, Ben Fuller, and Anne Wilson (photo: Shaylyn Kelly)

Events United engages at Hillfest with Chauvet

Details: 14 December 2023

USA - The ability to think outside the box is often the lifeblood of a successful production design, even when that “box” is the actual stage itself. Such was the case recently for the team at Events United when they had to come up with a way to light the artists performing at the Hope Fellowship Church’s Hillfest in News Ipswich, NH.
Organisers of this Christian music festival added a thrust to their main stage. This configuration brought their star-studded lineup of artists closer to the audience, but it also necessitated some modifications in front lighting.
“With the stage having a thrust, we needed to position fixtures to light performers farther out, away from the stage than our downstage truss would allow,” explained project manager, Martin Lyons. “We used the Maverick Storm 1 Washes placed up on the hill by FOH to wash the thrust. Their zoom range a

The Casino Grand Cercle Theatre in Aix-les-Bains

Nexo fits the bill at Théâtre d'Aix

Details: 14 December 2023

France - A grand, Italian-style theatre dating from 1899, the Casino Grand Cercle Theatre in Aix-les-Bains is considered a masterpiece for both its architecture and its decoration.
As part of a sympathetic renovation of this historic and much-loved venue, operators called in local technical solutions specialists Groupe Elypse to design a sound system that would equip the 830-seat venue for a varied programme of productions ranging from drama and operetta to concerts, without detracting visually from the sumptuous internal decor of a venue with no hanging points for line arrays.
“We have a long-established relationship with the Théâtre d'Aix and considered carefully both the technical requirements and the available budget,” reports Bruno Favre-Martinoz, founder and CEO of Groupe Elypse. “For this project, Nexo proposed to us the ID84 column loudspeaker which im

For its 21st edition, Musilac broke its attendance record

L-Acoustics K reinforces Musilac Festival

Details: 14 December 2023

France - Each July, the southern town of Aix-les-Bains opens its arms to throngs of rock music fans as it hosts the storied pop-rock festival Musilac between the shores of Lac du Bourget and the Alps. This year for its 21st edition, Musilac broke its own attendance record, welcoming a crowd of 110,000 people over the four-day event, which saw internationally recognised acts like Arctic Monkeys, Gojira, Indochine, Phoenix and Franz Ferdinand take to its stages.
The layout of the open air Musilac Festival is designed to take full advantage of its lakeside location, with two main stages situated side by side - one near the water’s edge and the other abutting the mountain. While perfect for the stunning backdrop, this setup requires a sound system that can cover a wide audience with impeccable concert-grade sound for all.
L-Acoustics-certified provider Dushow has provid

The Stage Electrics Showcase is free to attend, registration is now open

Stage Electrics Showcase returns in January

Details: 14 December 2023

UK - Hosted in the Heineken Suite at Bristol City’s Ashton Gate stadium - the Stage Electrics Showcase will feature more than 25 of the leading manufacturers of lighting, audio, rigging, pyrotechnics and special effects. The showcase on 25 January presents an opportunity for visitors to get hands-on experience with the latest products from exhibitors, and to discuss their needs with representatives from all the brands.
The Stage Electrics Showcase is free to attend, registration is now open. Delegates who sign up to attend the Showcase before 20 January, will be eligible for free car parking at the venue (normally £7.50). The showcase is open 2pm-7pm, with a seminar from Prolyte planned for 1pm. A pyrotechnics display will take place during the event, with the opportunity to discuss your pyrotechnic needs with the team from Le Maitre.
Stage Electrics sales director,

ABTT launches Make A Difference 2024

Details: 14 December 2023

UK - Following on from the ABTT’s inaugural Make A Difference conference held earlier this year at the Albany in Deptford, the Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT) has announced the launch of the second edition of this annual proactive conference day - committed to finding solutions to current industry issues.
The 2024 conference will be held on Friday 12 April 2024 at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama’s Embassy Theatre in London. The theme for this year’s discussion is ‘Bridging the gap between Education and Industry’,
The conference is designed to be more than simply talking, say the organisers. There is no passive sitting and listening at the conference, if you attend, your thoughts, views and ideas are welcome, and you will spend the day developing ideas. By asking attendees to commit to taking action and developing strategies, de

Adam A Syn is a major player in the Slovakian market

HOF appoints Adam A Syn sales partner in Slovakia

Details: 14 December 2023

Slovakia - HOF has announced Adam A Syn as its new sales partner for Slovakia. Adam A Syn was founded in 1990 and has many years of experience in the distribution of professional event technology. The company works with TV studios, theatres and congress halls, and more.
Dagmar Pastorkova, CEO of Adam A Syn, says: "We offer top products from well-known brands. We are impressed by the innovative and high-quality products of the MLT Pre Rig Truss series from HOF, which save a lot of time and space."
Edwin Duivelaar, export & sales manager at HOF, adds: "Adam A Syn is a major player on the Slovakian market. I am sure that the HOF products will be a successful addition to their existing portfolio and will help the company to be even more successful." Adam A Syn will mainly distribute the MLT Pre Rig Truss series.

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