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27 March 2025

Europe - The Script took to the road last year in support of their most recent Satellites album. The tour of arenas in the UK and continental Europe saw the band return to live performance with a high-energy show which typified their approach to pushing boundaries. Added to the band’s collection of anthemic tunes, the boisterous hip-hop and funk rhythms of their new material made for a memorable show.

Event technology specialists Adlib has supplied audio to The Script for nearly 15 years, and has seen the band develop into global superstars. Adlib once again chose a Coda Audio system to meet the needs of a tour which played to venues that varied in capacity from 6,000 to 23,500 fans.

The Script’s production manager Colin Rogers is a fan of Coda Audio’s flagship AiRAY line array system, having seen it in use in the band’s previous are

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27 March 2025

The Netherlands - Popular Dutch TV personality Fred van Leer hosted the third incarnation of the hit concert Fred and Friends at Rotterdam’s Ahoy Arena, with Green Hippo’s Hippotizer Media Servers at the core.

Some of Europe’s biggest stars performed in front of five portrait LED screens on motion rigs, capable of moving up and down. Above these and behind the band, three full-width LED banners were installed.

‘Impact architects’ Tenfeet collaborated with the production team to deliver lighting and video design and programming, supplying two Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 Media Servers in a main and backup configuration.

“We primarily used DMX control to operate the Hippotizer servers from our lighting console, which enabled real-time triggering of effects and bumps in sync with the music, the ability to add musical accents manua

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27 March 2025

Tunisia - Located on a prime stretch of Tunisia’s Mediterranean coastline, just 15km north of Tunis, the upscale beach resort of Gammarth is known for its designer boutiques and luxury hotels.

By day, the streets buzz with life, but when night falls, the town transforms into a hotspot for clubbers and night owls, and since a collaboration with KV2 Audio, many are heading underground to BSMNT Club.

BSMNT is run by the organisers of Tunisia’s largest electronic music festival, Fabrika. This collective of artists, DJs, and visual arts enthusiasts, who have a decade of experience in cultural events, wanted an exceptional audio system for their club. They wanted to showcase both DJ sets and live performances and to achieve this, the Fabrika team turned to Sound Source, local experts in audio installation and the official distributor of KV2 Audio in No

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27 March 2025

Lebanon - Mons Faraya is a ski resort that combines a chic restaurant vibe with an electrifying music bar scene. Set on approximately 1400m², it strikes the right balance, accommodating a lively crowd without losing its intimate charm. With indoor, outdoor and pool area, it’s a location where haute cuisine meets high-energy beats, drawing in locals and tourists alike. The venue hosts the best local and international DJs as well as popular local bands such as Kimotion, Moblack and Aryme.

The venue itself, which has been masterminded by Youssef Hadid, Nazir Bassit and Chris Bosnoyan, recently took ownership of a Martin Audio PA after Charbel Fahed of Technosound, the Martin Audio partner, met with Bassit and Hadid. “They were seeking a top-tier sound system, so I recommended Martin Audio for its exceptional quality and performance,” he said. “However,

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27 March 2025

UK - TVC hit all the right notes when tasked with enhancing Hotshots Liverpool by installing two karaoke rooms. This addition ensures guests can now belt out their favourite tunes in style, adding another dynamic entertainment option to the venue’s already impressive line-up. Known for its blend of American pool, snooker, interactive darts, and live sports screenings, Hotshots Liverpool wanted to crank up the fun.

On entering the karaoke rooms, guests are met with 55” Mitchell & Brown 4K Ultra HD Smart TVs, installed by TVC. These high-performance displays provide clear visuals, ensuring that every lyric is displayed. To ensure optimal viewing angles, TVC fitted Peerless-AV’s ST640P SmartMount Universal Tilt Wall Mounts, offering a sleek, space-saving solution that blends into the venue’s dynamic setting.

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27 March 2025

South Africa - For Namibian-based technical supply company, dB Audio, the past two decades have been all about training, growth, and getting even better at what they do.

Over the years, dB Audio has sent over 15 teams to DWR Distribution in South Africa for International Rigging and Basic Rigging courses, the most recent training having taken place earlier this year and presented by Ruud de Deugd of T&E Support. This is over and above attending workshops like Absen Certified Engineer training, roadshows, and open days that keep their crew sharp and ready to tackle anything.

Founded in 2004 by David Benade and Manu Jacobs, the company has always been about staying ahead of the game. “I can still remember the old days in 2004 like it was yesterday,” says Manu. “Back then I was excited, it was all about analogue gear, and suddenly there was di

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27 March 2025

USA - Pharos Architectural Controls is set to continue its busy schedule of industry events, with the announcement that it will be returning to Las Vegas for this year’s LightFair show in May.

Pharos will be on stand 1842 to meet delegates and showcase a raft of important updates to its product offering, with a particular focus on Pharos Expert.

The team will be demonstrating the latest changes to the Expert range, including additional capability to support the Pharos RIO G4 – a four-port gateway which now adds convenient Ethernet-distributed DMX ports to an Expert system. The show will also offer the chance for Pharos to showcase its latest improvements to Expert software, including RDM (Remote Device Management) fixture status monitoring and support for luminaires with extended parameters, such as focus, zoom and gobo.

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26 March 2025

Europe - ETC is gearing up to return to Frankfurt for Prolight + Sound 2025, taking place from 8-11 April at Messe Frankfurt. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the company will be showing a series of new and established products, showcasing its commitment to advancing technology and lighting solutions.

ETC European marketing manager Rosi Marx comments: “ETC’s 50th anniversary marks a major milestone in the company’s history. We’ve continued to evolve and develop new products, and this year’s show will reflect this with our new offering. We are incredibly proud of the journey ETC has been on over the last 50 years, and we’re looking forward to celebrating this achievement with our customers and partners at Prolight + Sound.”

In Frankfurt, ETC will present its latest product releases and celebrate its 50th anniversary throughout the

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26 March 2025

USA - The Grand Ole Opry 100th Celebration, broadcast live on NBC and streamed on Peacock, featured a procession of artists who relied on Shure audio technology as they honoured the legacy of the country music institution. Both founded in 1925, the Grand Ole Opry and Shure share a rich history together, with music and cultural stars trusting Shure microphones on the Opry stage.

“Two icons in the entertainment industry both celebrating 100 years is quite an honour,” said Chris Schyvinck, president and CEO at Shure. “We literally grew up together. From day one, the Grand Ole Opry has provided the world with wonderful talent and significant impacts on the world of music. We congratulate the Grand Ole Opry and all its members and fans for a century of success and hope for another 100 years of country music entertainment.”

Chuck Young, di

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26 March 2025

The Netherlands - The dynamic production of Mamma Mia! The Party in Rotterdam featured the Follow-Me Track-iT system at the heart of its lighting design.

Mamma Mia! The Party is an immersive theatrical show that combines the magic of Mamma Mia! - the successful theatre production - with a dining experience. Set in a vibrant Greek taverna with the entire venue being used as the set, the show invites audiences to become part of the action, interacting with the cast and enjoying a meal while the story unfolds around them. With lively performances, ABBA music, and a mix of comedy and drama, Mamma Mia! The Party creates a high-energy environment that blurs the line between audience and performers.

The Follow-Me Track-iT system was chosen for its ability to accurately track the performers through the venue, adjusting lig

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26 March 2025

USA - When lighting designer Jaycob Luque played his first ever date with Canadian DJ/producer Kaytranada on Hallowe’en in 2021, he was supported by multiples of GLP’s impression X4 Bars.

“The X4 was revolutionary at the time,” he says. But fast forward three years and Kaytranada’s production values have scaled up – and GLP has moved to its X5 platform. So now, the designer has been able to upgrade to impression X5 IP Bars, specifying 156 fixtures. These have dominated the set for their power and versatility on the recent US stadium and amphitheatre Timeless tour. The show has also visited Australia, New Zealand and Africa and will visit Europe next spring.

“I’ve received nothing but positive feedback from fans and industry alike,” says Luque. “The X5 IP Bars were truly the highlight and I have never been more satisfied w

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26 March 2025

USA - Mason Felps with 46 Entertainment has created an eye-catching lighting design including 68 x Robe iForte and 16 x iSpiider moving lights, supplied by Backstage Productions for the 2025 leg of country music superstar Alan Jackson’s Last Call: One More for the Road tour.

Billed as a celebration to mark the artist’s career, the first section of the tour started in 2022 and continued well into 2025.

Felps likes to keep busy on the road and is also the tour’s production manager / lighting director. He started work for the Alan Jackson camp at the end of 2017, initially as a backline tech, so all his stage and performance delivery technical skills have been able to shine through this period.

The 270-degree visual production design fitted expediently into six semi-trucks with Felps taking care of lighting, video and set, working

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26 March 2025

The Netherlands - Dutch indie pop group Son Mieux played two sold-out shows at Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome recently, where 32 Claypaky Volero Cubes, provided by AED Group Netherlands, made their country-wide debut. Volero Cube is a compact IP66 moving head that seamlessly merges beam, wash and strobe effects with pixel-to-pixel control.

Son Mieux filled the Ziggo Dome with 17,000 fans each night, garnering praise for their quality sound and immersive concert experience.

Lighting and set designer Jasper Nijholt of Jasper Nijholt Lighting Design was tasked with creating a lighting and stage design that would have an open and layered appearance with dynamic elements visible throughout the show. “For Son Mieux, staying close to their fans and ensuring that they feel part of the energy of the show is crucial. The lighting and stage design contributed to th

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26 March 2025

UK - The Ballymoney Church of God is a Pentecostal evangelical church that has served its community in County Antrim, Northern Ireland for 75 years. The church has recently celebrated the refurbishment of its Sanctuary which included the design and installation of a new Nexo Geo M6 line array sound system.

“We had previously installed PS15-R2 point source speakers at Ballymoney, so the church was already familiar with the performance and clarity of Nexo systems,” reports Rea Sound director Roger McMullan.

“Part of the new brief was to propose a system with exceptional clarity for voice reproduction and the power to handle live music, while achieving consistent coverage throughout the space.

“Left and right clusters of three Nexo Geo M6s beneath a single MSUB12 delivered all the performance criteria with the benefit of a low visual imp

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26 March 2025

USA - PPDS, global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, has announced its debut attendance at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 (Miami, 7-10 April) – the world’s largest cruise ship exhibition – signalling the company’s latest business expansion.

Located inside the 500,000sq.ft Miami Beach Convention Centre in Florida, Seatrade Cruise Global – celebrating its 40th anniversary – brings together the global cruise community, allowing industry leaders to discover the cutting-edge strategies and technologies designed to advance the cruise industry.

The global team from PPDS, showcasing on Philips booth 4405, will join over 600 other exhibitors and an anticipated 11,000 visitors from around the world to demonstrate a range of display solutions spanning every area for cruise ships and luxury/super ya

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26 March 2025

Japan - Kanazawa, a city rich in history and tradition on Japan’s western coast, is now home to a dining experience that blends innovation with hospitality. OTM Restaurant & Bar is Japan’s first restaurant specialising in microgreens, which has opened its doors on the second floor of Kanazawa Hakomachi, a shopping mall near JR Kanazawa Station. With its stylish, industrial interior and focus on health-conscious cuisine, OTM offers a fresh take on dining – enhanced by the sound of 10 Genelec 4020C loudspeakers.

Microgreens are young vegetable shoots that have been sprouting for just one to three weeks. These tiny vegetables, less than 5cm tall, are a powerhouse of nutrients, packed with over five times the amount of vitamins and minerals than their mature counterparts. At OTM, their home-grown microgreens are not just an ingredient but the foundatio

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26 March 2025

UK - eCube is a global company specialising in aircraft storage, disassembly, and transition services. It has bases in the United States, the EU and in the UK at a facility in St Athan Aerospace Business Park, South Wales, formerly part of RAF St Athan.

Although well-equipped and positioned for eCube’s primary functions, the arched, heritage architecture in which the company’s meeting rooms are housed, was creating problems for clear internal and external audio and video communications.

eCube’s global head of IT Darren Farmer explains: “We moved into a new office space around two and a half years ago, and we immediately struggled with poor acoustics in our meeting rooms. The combination of high, curved ceilings and our custom winglet board tables created excessive sound reflection. Despite trying various technical solutions within our budget,

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26 March 2025

Europe - Chauvet Professional has been marketing its celebrated line of fixtures under the banner Finally True Colours ReveaLED. The company will be impressing with another kind of "reveal" at Prolight + Sound, as it introduces an array of new products at Stand E21.

This year's Prolight + Sound will mark the first major showing of three Chauvet Professional products that are ‘certain to change the equation in entertainment lighting in 2025 and beyond’.

Heading the list is the new Maverick Storm 1 Flex. Unveiled just weeks ago in late March, this fully featured spot/beam/wash powerhouse distinguishes itself (and opens new creative vistas for designers) by projecting flat, even fields of white and coloured light from its LED source, including true reds, with absolutely no hotspots.

The Maverick Storm 1 Flex has a massive zoom range

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26 March 2025

Europe - Elation has announced the release of the KL Core IP, the newest addition to its KL 'Key Light' Series of LED luminaires. Built to withstand the demands of today’s fast-paced and light-critical environments, the KL Core IP is a configurable, broadcast-quality LED source that can be adapted as an ellipsoidal, Fresnel or monolight.

The KL Core IP is particularly well-suited for outdoor applications, thanks to its rugged, IP65-rated design that ensures durability in various weather conditions. Offering studio-quality illumination, the fixture excels in outdoor film sets, TV studios, theatres, and live productions. Its versatile design meets the stringent demands of on-camera production, delivering precise, high-output light that is adaptable to a wide range of lighting setups. Its colour rendering, reliability, and remarkable flexibility make it a gre

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26 March 2025

USA - DirectOut has announced the appointment of pro audio veteran Vaino Gennaro as the first point of contact for North American customers. With his extensive experience in the pro audio industry and expertise in sales, business development, and customer relations, Vaino will play a key role in expanding DirectOut’s market presence in the region.

The appointment forms the basis of a strategic growth initiative to provide even better service and advanced audio solutions to DirectOut’s North American customers. With his support, the company will further strengthen its position as a leading provider of signal processing solutions.

“Vaino brings wide-ranging experience in the professional audio industry and has a deep understanding of the market,” says Jan Ehrlich, CEO for DirectOut. “His skills have benefitted numerous leading audio brands, h