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The European Youth Olympic Festival comes to Maribor (photo: Tadej Morano)

Details: 10 October 2023

Slovenia - The European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) - the largest multi-sport event for young athletes aged 14 to 18 - came to Maribor, Slovenia’s second city this year.
Lighting designer Crt Birsa from design studio Blackout was asked to be part of a team creating a spectacular opening ceremony in Ljudski Vrt football stadium by show director Nejc Levstik, a project on which he worked closely with set designer Greta Godnič and nearly 200 Robe moving lights.
Crt and Greta are known for their design collaborations which always push the barriers of innovation and what is achievable. “I was extremely proud to be asked onboard,” commented Crt, “It is always interesting and exciting working with Greta and Nejc, and everyone involved wanted to deliver an outstandin

The Maestro & the European Pop Orchestra Open Air Kerkrade 2023

ADJ fixtures shine on Kerkrade's Markt show

Details: 10 October 2023

The Netherlands - The Markt (town square) in Kerkrade - the home of ADJ Europe - recently witnessed a symphonic spectacle that blended music and light seamlessly, as The Maestro & the European Pop Orchestra hosted their annual open-air extravaganza.
Utilising more than 100 ADJ lighting products, the event, aptly named The Maestro & the European Pop Orchestra Open Air Kerkrade 2023, captured the hearts of attendees with an enchanting performance that intertwined contemporary pop melodies with the richness of classical compositions.
Behind the scenes, XYMIO Event-techniek, founded in 1992 by Paul Pelen, orchestrated a technical marvel encompassing lighting, LED screens, and audio.
Guido Dieteren, known as ‘The Maestro’, is a famous orchestra leader, violin soloist, arranger, and composer from Limburg in The Netherlands. His European Pop Orchestra perfo

L-Acoustics elevates audio at the Piece Hall

Details: 10 October 2023

UK - The Piece Hall in Yorkshire has stood as a symbol of the region's rich history since its construction in 1779. As a hub for trading 'pieces' of woven woollen fabric, this architectural marvel has seamlessly blended commerce and culture from its inception.
Today, it continues to inspire and engage, hosting an array of site-specific performances, and contemporary music concerts as part of their Live at The Piece Hall summer season of gigs, featuring artists such as The Lumineers, Limp Bizkit, UB40 ft. Ali Campbell, The Charlatans, and Johnny Marr.
With its stately layout and 5,500-person capacity, The Piece Hall presents acoustic challenges, including a stage that is positioned in the corner, an open courtyard and VIP balconies. The PA system had to deliver high-quality sound to an audience standing in compact spaces, while minimising spill behind the stage.

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Synapse relies on Brompton Technology’s LED video processors

Synapse creates VP projects with Brompton

Details: 10 October 2023

USA - Based in Los Angeles, Synapse Virtual Production is an immersive entertainment collective composed of industry-leading creatives and technicians across film and television, advertising, music videos, live events, broadcast, esports, and more. Blending their artistic instincts and technical expertise, the Synapse team specialises in virtual production with a creative-first approach, using their hard-won knowledge so that clients can have true creative freedom on set.
From the company’s inception, Synapse has relied on Brompton Technology’s LED video processors to help facilitate their virtual production projects. Synapse’s chief technology officer, Geoff Knight, explained: “Coming from a background in live events, I’ve been very familiar with Brompton for years, and know first-hand how excellent and reliable their processors are. Virtual production is so excit

Metallica - on the road again (photo: Getty Images)

Chauvet connects Metallica to the crowds

Details: 10 October 2023

USA - Metallica’s M72 world tour is playing to sell-out crowds across Europe and North America. The eight distinctive towers that lend a dramatic flair to the production came about when production designer, Dan Braun, had to find an alternative to his initial vision of creating tensegrity structures for the show.
“I have been interested in tensegrity sculpture for a while and was working on this concept for an indoor show,” said Braun, who has worked closely with lighting designer Rob Koenig on the production. “Our world changed when the tour went to stadiums in the round. My first thought was ‘we can’t do that.’ But after careful consideration, I said ‘why not?’”
Adapting to the necessity of working within the parameters of an outdoor 360-degree stage, the designers dropped plans for a tensegrity rig and combined “a study of proportion with param

SM12 is designed to be used on a variety of stages

EAW unveils compact SM12 stage monitor

Details: 09 October 2023

USA - Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has introduced the SM12 Stage Monitor. Inspired by the renowned Microwedge acoustic design, SM12 is the latest addition to EAW’s catalogue of stage monitors.
SM12 is a two-way passive loudspeaker that can be used as a stage monitor or fill speaker. A concentric driver attached to a CSA wave guide provides even coverage throughout the 90° x 60° pattern. A large ground coupled port extends low frequency response down to 60Hz from the 12” woofer mounted in the low-profile wooden enclosure.
When utilising the available mounting pattern, SM12 can be used on a flat surface with two cabinet orientations or mounted on a third-party pole. An integrated kickstand offers additional positioning options when used as a stage or floor monitor.
"Stage space is at a premium and artists have high expectations,” says TJ Smith, president,

Håkan Hellström's summer tour encompassed 15 shows nationwide

Sunblast on tour with Håkan Hellström

Details: 09 October 2023

Europe - Prolights Sunblast 3000FC illuminated Swedish singer Håkan Hellström's summer tour. Creative Technologies Sweden provided 32 of these fixtures, which powered a series of 15 shows nationwide.
The tour's lighting designer, Calle Brattberg comments: "I needed a punchy and bright strobe that could add both extra strobe effects and provide a fantastic wash with vivid colours.” Having previously used over 100 units of the Sunblast 3000 at Hellström's arena shows last year, Brattberg had full confidence in their capabilities.
Challenged by the unpredictable Swedish summer weather, notorious for its abrupt shifts in temperature and conditions, the Sunblast 3000 strobes showcased their resilience through their IP65 rating, consistently delivering. Calle Brattberg underlined their remarkable performance, emphasising their ability to shine flawlessly under ever-chan

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Trois Cafés Gourmands play Théatre de La Mer in Valras-Plage

Trois Cafés Gourmands on the beach with Nexo

Details: 09 October 2023

France - With their first album Un air de rien certified triple platinum and more than 300m views on YouTube, Trois Cafés Gourmands is one of the most popular groups in France.
Last month, they brought their distinctive blend of traditional folk music and modern pop to a free concert in front of thousands of people at the Théatre de La Mer in Valras-Plage, on the main square next to the sea in the south of France.
A Nexo STM system owned by the commune of Valras-Plage remains installed at the summer events site and includes side-by-side suspensions of nine STM M28 line array elements with six STM B112 bass extension speakers, and STM S118 subs ground stacked at the front of the stage. Nexo ID24 speakers are used for front-fills and PS15s for out-fills.
The team from local company Decibel Event (equipment supplier for the city) was present to operate the

‘Lights have to compete with a thousand pounds of propane a show!’

Vari-Lite Wash matches Disturbed pyro

Details: 09 October 2023

USA - Show designer Scott Holthaus of Happy Machine Design wanted “a big and bright fixture” for metal band Disturbed’s Take Back Your Life tour, and the Vari-Lite VL6500 Wash “checked all those boxes with flying colours”. The large format wash fixture from Vari-Lite, offered “a gigantic source of power” to the Disturbed show according to Holthaus, placed in a direct view position on stage where its high output stood out even against the pyrotechnics and other effects on stage.
“Lights have to compete with a thousand pounds of propane a show!” said Holthaus. “If the lights are not killer bright, leave them in the box.” The VL6500 Wash offers over 50,000 lumens of power, a large 14” aperture and distinctive Dichro*fusion blades, allowing it to stand out in the design. Ten VL6500 Washes were placed against the upstage wall, with four more hung in

Emily Eicher, ecosystem product manager, Q-SYS and Maarten Donath, Visual Productions

Visual Productions joins Q-SYS programme

Details: 09 October 2023

The Netherlands - Lighting controller manufacturer Visual Productions has announced it has joined the Q-SYS Technology Partner Programme. This programme enables software and hardware technology partners to create market-ready solutions that integrate seamlessly with Q-SYS cloud-manageable audio, video and control platform.
As part of the programme, Visual Productions has worked closely with Q-SYS, who has fully vetted and endorsed the following plugin integration with a Q-SYS Ready badge (developed by Visual Productions and verified by Q-SYS).
The CueCore2 is a compact form-factor lighting controller for semi-permanent installations and architectural lighting. Designed for non-stop operation, the CueCore2 has no moving parts; the unit is completely solid-state and achieves a remarkable level of reliability that allows lighting engineers to ‘fit and forget’. Althou

Vasilis Vlahos (Panou), Jonas Stenvinkel (Elation) and Michael Kontogiannis (Panou)

Elation partners with Panou for distribution in Greece

Details: 09 October 2023

Greece - Elation Professional has announced expansion of its presence in Greece through an exclusive distribution partnership with Panou SA. The partnership, which took effect on 1 October 2023, marks a significant milestone in Elation Professional's commitment to delivering top-tier lighting products and services to the Greek market.
Panou SA, with roots dating back to its foundation in Athens in 1964, has long been a pioneer in the electronics and audio-visual technology industry. Over the decades, the company has experienced exponential growth and has established itself as a prominent player in the professional lighting market. Notably, Panou SA has evolved into one of Greece's premier companies for system integration.
The collaboration between Panou and Elation began in 2019 with Panou’s successful distribution of Obsidian Control Systems products. Building on t

, Golden Eye on the Cosmos is a new permanent exhibition at the Hong Kong Space Museum (photo: CosmoVision)

Space Museum over the moon with Pixera

Details: 06 October 2023

China - An ultra-compact Pixera mini media server is punching above its weight at a new interactive exhibition focusing on the world's largest infrared space telescope.
Launched in July, Golden Eye on the Cosmos is a new permanent exhibition at the Hong Kong Space Museum spotlighting the innovative technologies and scientific goals of the James Webb Space Telescope, the largest infrared space telescope ever built. The exhibition features a model of the Webb telescope, along with projected displays of images captured by its cameras and exhibits demonstrating the science behind infrared astronomy.
As an exhibition that relies heavily on projected images and video, Golden Eye on the Cosmos required a media server solution that would ensure stable video playback and flexible projection mapping and geometric correction capabilities, explains Jason Yeung of Hong Kong-based s

Twenty-two different projections were made on screens, walls, and floors

Christie displays enliven Vogue anniversary

Details: 06 October 2023

Portugal - Nearly 40 Christie projectors and LCD displays brought Vogue’s Iconic Party to life, held in September in Lisbon to celebrate the magazine’s 20th anniversary in Portugal, with technical production by ADLC Audiovisuais.
The Vogue Iconic Party, attended by a host of local celebrities, aimed to honour all those who produce, buy, and support the publication. The concept of the party was to bring together everything that makes people want to go out in one space, from meeting friends, and movies, to art exhibitions, nightclubs, and bars.
The organisers recreated a small city divided into two streets in the warehouse of the Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon. Each street had its own flavour: one inviting people to go out and the other to live more quietly.
Twenty-two different projections were made on screens, walls, and floors, and LCD displays were also

‘A quadrennial global non-competitive gymnastics extravaganza’ (photo: Set Vexy)

Robe tracks 2023 World Gymnaestrada

Details: 06 October 2023

The Netherlands - Production and rental company For Live supplied lighting for multiple stages across five halls of Amsterdam’s RAI for the 2023 World Gymnaestrada – a quadrennial global non-competitive gymnastics extravaganza – organised by TIG Sports, with all-Robe moving lighting rigs installed in Halls 11 and 12 which were also utilised for special shows.
Three high-energy 1.5 hour gala presentations were staged in Hall 12, produced by Patricia Kok and Roxanne Wilders from Medialane, choreographed by Stanley Burleson, featuring some of the best gymnastic / acrobatic acts from 20 countries. Lighting for these shows – based on the theme of water – was designed by Henk-Jan van Beek from Netherlands-based design studio, Light-H-Art.
For Live took the opportunity to invest in 24 new Robe Esprites for the project that was organised and produced by their client

MHB invests in ROE Visual Ruby

Details: 06 October 2023

The Netherlands - ROE Visual has announced that Dutch-based MHB has made a strategic investment in ROE Visual's high-end Ruby LED panels.
MHB specialises in audiovisual productions by providing solutions for live, online, and hybrid events, bringing "Events to live" for corporate events, TV, festivals, sports events, and trade fairs. Combining its high-end rental fleet with an enthusiastic and experienced team ensures MHB's productions are rock solid.
The investment in 1000 Ruby RB2.6 LED panels is a testament to MHB's dedication to being at the forefront of the events industry and its continuous efforts to provide clients with the best visual experiences.
ROE Visual's Ruby series is renowned for being a "concession-free" LED system, characterized by its sleek design, premium materials, outstanding image quality, and high refresh rate. These unparalleled product

ChamSys makes magic at Fly Open Air

Details: 06 October 2023

UK - For three nights this summer, Princess Gardens Park in Edinburgh, a 37-acre oasis of green in the middle of a downtown shopping district, took on the air of an EDM club as thousands of fans piled in to see stars like Kerri Chandler, Shanti Celeste, Mr. G, and DJ Boring, perform at the Fly Open Air Festival.
Setting an appropriately intense tone for the proceedings was a bright, bold, and fast moving 14-universe lightshow run by Steve McCracken on his ChamSys MagicQ MQ500M Stadium that featured a massive 40-meter-long EDM-club-worthy wall of light.
Working with a lighting design by Nick Jevons of NJ Designs, and fixtures supplied by LITE-UP Productions, McCracken, busked the entire weekend. He relied on the big wall to create chase sequences, intense colour washes, and other effects that transformed the park into an immersive club setting.
Like all such seemi

The Minnesota Zoo has converted its elevated monorail track into the Treetop Trail

Electro-Voice elevates audio on Treetop Trail

Details: 06 October 2023

USA - The Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley recently converted its elevated monorail track – closed for years – into the Treetop Trail, providing zoo visitors with a fresh perspective on the zoo’s natural environment. True North Consulting Group, headquartered in Waco, TX with a local office in Stillwater, MN, was hired to design a new security and distributed audio system for the trail, the latter incorporating 56 Electro-Voice EVID-S5.2X loudspeakers.
“Throughout the year, temperatures range from -25 to 115 degrees (F) with snow, ice, rain and sun – it was of extreme importance that we utilize loudspeakers that are designed to withstand the harsh weather environment in Minneapolis,” explains Jiggs Lee, technology consultant at True North Consulting Group. “The trail will be open year-round. The EVID-S5.2X offers exceptional audio quality and is known for its reli

The Istanbul landmark has re-opened with a new permanent lighting scheme (photo: Amanda Holmes)

Anolis lights Istanbul’s Maiden’s Tower

Details: 06 October 2023

Turkey - Istanbul’s Maiden’s Tower, which stands on a tiny islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait, 200m from the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Turkey, has recently re-opened after restoration, complete with a new permanent lighting scheme designed by Martin Kuhn and featuring over 75 Anolis LED luminaires.
Martin was working for AV specialist Astel and end client, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. He won a competition to design lighting for the newly renovated monument, also well known for its appearance in the 1998 James Bond Movie, The World Is Never Enough.
For the pitch, Martin researched the history of the structure and role in Istanbul’s culture and heritage. Parts of the current Tower date back to 1721, although way before then, a wooden tower was likely the first ever construction on the islet as part of a custom ship s

‘Barco is globally recognised as a leader in the AV industry’

Barco and DWR forge strategic partnership

Details: 06 October 2023

South Africa - Barco has announced a new partnership with DWR Distribution. This strategic alliance solidifies DWR's role as an official agent for Barco’s solutions in the region.
Robert Izzett, sales director at DWR Distribution, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "Barco is globally recognised as a leader in the AV industry, setting international standards for excellence, and we are truly appreciative of the opportunity to represent the brand in South Africa."
“The industry is seeing a demand for high-resolution, video-based installations that impress audiences with exceptional visual experiences. When it comes to meeting these demands, Barco’s image processing, screen management, and show control solutions check all the right boxes,” Izzet continues.
“At the same time, DWR has a strong presence in the staging and rental market to provide exceptional

Sphere’s interior LED display plane is the highest resolution LED screen in the world

Sphere and 7thSense partner to power Sphere displays

Details: 06 October 2023

USA - Sphere opened to the public on Friday 29 September in Las Vegas. Two of the venue’s signature features – its 160,000 sq. ft interior LED display plane, and its 580,000 sq. ft. exterior, the Exosphere – are powered by technologies from 7thSense.
At 16K x 16K resolution, Sphere’s interior LED display plane is the highest resolution LED screen in the world. Soaring to a height of 240ft, and with over three acres of display surface, the screen wraps up, over, and around the audience to create a fully immersive visual environment. Behind the scenes at Sphere, 7thSense's new suite of products, collectively known as the Performer Range, collaboratively breathes life into the LED displays.
“Sphere’s LED displays redefine the meaning of immersive,” said David Dibble, CEO of MSG Ventures, a division of Sphere Entertainment. “On the interior, never has an LE

Main Light appoints operations manager

Details: 05 October 2023

USA - Main Light Tri-State has announced the appointment of Jerry Trotta as its operations manager. Jerry brings with him a wealth of industry experience having worked as a logistics manager at 4Wall Entertainment for the past 10 years.
Michael Cannon, CEO of Main Light, says, "Having Jerry on board is a significant asset for Main Light. His deep-rooted industry experience, combined with his unique ability to connect with clients, aligns perfectly with our vision. We're confident that Jerry's transition from production to our dry hire model will further enhance our commitment to providing personalized and top-notch service to our clients."
John D’Amico, and Miguel Ortez will be joining the Main Light Tri-State team alongside Jerry. John and Miguel will work in tandem managing logistics and Main Light Tri-State’s upcoming trucking division.

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