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12 February 2025

USA - On Sunday, 9 February, High End Systems Zeo fixtures lit up the much-anticipated Halftime Show in New Orleans. Among the crew who put on the show were lighting designer Al Gurdon, lighting director Ben Green of 22 Degrees, gaffer Alen Sisul, moving light programmer and lighting designer Mark Humphrey of TruCreative Design, and moving light programmer and lighting director Eric Marchwinski of Earlybird Visual. The lighting package was supplied by PRG.

“We had a very clear aesthetic approach to this year’s halftime show, which was very much aligned with the wishes of the artist’s camp,” says Gurdon. “This was to always aim for contrast and lighting angles different from those of conventional television lighting. We wanted to prioritise drama over ‘beauty light’. It needed to feel monolithic and synchronised to the heavy beats, with

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12 February 2025

UK - The popular Christmas light trails create an almost magical and magnetic visitor experience. This winter, they have provided an opportunity for GLP’s Creos washlight to make its debut at two National Trust country estates – Wimpole Hall in Cambridgeshire and Stourhead House, a Palladian style villa in Wiltshire.

Both form part of a large portfolio of outdoor events for Culture Creative, who specialises in delivering light art experiences – everything from fire gardens to Halloween events and outdoor visitor experiences. These two trails, covering around 2km each, were produced in partnership with promoters Sony Music.

Culture Creative’s head of lighting (and senior designer), Tony Simpson, used five Creos at Stourhead while accomplished freelance LD, Adam King, took a different approach at Wimpole where four were deployed as eye candy on

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12 February 2025

UK - The brainchild of Bring Me The Horizon frontman Oli Sykes, and housed in the listed Osborn Works in Sheffield’s Kelham Island/Neepsend neighbourhood, Church - Temple of Fun is a multi-use venue which features a vegan bar and restaurant, outside terrace, PS4 gaming pods and 220-capacity live music venue.

Opened in 2018, the venue has hosted notable acts such as Bring Me The Horizon, Deaf Havana, and Static Dress, as well as DJ sets with the likes of Toddla T and Annie Mac. Church’s busy programme of events also includes gaming days, film nights and art evenings.

With such a varied spectrum of activities taking place in the venue’s different spaces, high-quality, easy-to-control zoned audio is essential. Experienced installer Audio Engineering Services (AES) of Sheffield is Church’s preferred audio supplier and was responsible for the inst

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12 February 2025

UK - Ben Howard's 10th anniversary tour for 2014’s UK No1 album I Forget Where We Were visited venues across Europe with Eighth Day Sound's audio services, looked after by account executive Stuart Wright.

Tour manager Martijn de Jong comments: "Ben's a musician with a wide range of records and songs that hold a recognisable sound. No two records are the same, and neither are his tours. He knows what he wants and strives to get there with his sound, look, feel, and the overall live experience of his shows, Ben and his band are inspirational to work with.”

To help provide this exact experience, de Jong explains what the production requires from a vendor: "We need answers and solutions,” he says, simply. “We knew what we were after and got there with Eighth Day Sound and Stu by our side. Their flexibility and an ongoing effort to jump o

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12 February 2025

Austria - The Wiener Stadthalle is Austria’s largest events complex. Opened in the late 1950s and located in Vienna’s 15th District, the venue has hosted leading international stars for decades, and is regarded as one of Europe’s premier entertainment venues.

To maintain its position as a front-rank venue, the hall’s management team keeps its technology provision under careful review and recently decided to invest in a new audio system. In order to ensure that they chose exactly the right fit, the team invited four leading loudspeaker manufacturers to present their offerings in a comparative test.

After a rigorous shoot-out, the Stadthalle team selected a Coda Audio system. System integrator Audio-Integra of Munich won the contract for the installation, whilst Wilhelm & Willhalm Consulting and Sales (W&W), also based near Munich, over

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12 February 2025

Spain - 1 Sound debuted three new products at ISE 2025: Level L35, Monitor M35, and the SUB28.

The Level L35 joins the Level L38 as a new take on a full range loudspeaker. This three-way loudspeaker is meant to be mounted flush on a wall, standing only six inches from the surface, utilising its included hardware that is already recessed into the cabinet.

This discreet loudspeaker can be positioned on a wall or ceiling standing only 6” tall in bars, restaurants, or retail environments allowing for a sleek aesthetic and a full range system. It is available in various colours and finishes with a short turnaround time and is IP55 and saltwater resistant for outdoor environments.

The compact Monitor M35 has a full range bandwidth making it suitable for live musical performers and keynote presenters. It features an internal passive three-way cros

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12 February 2025

USA - Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has announced that effective immediately, globally and retroactively, all EAW products are warrantied for six years from the date of manufacture. This new policy is designed to exceed industry standards and simplify EAW’s previous warranty policy.

The former warranty differentiated between standard loudspeakers (five years), WP loudspeakers (six years), active electronics (two years) and accessories (two years). This new warranty has also been expanded to apply globally, as EAW’s former warranty applied only to U.S. domestic sales.

“This warranty update reflects our confidence in the quality of our products,” says TJ Smith, president of EAW. “As we start the New Year, this updated warranty policy also reinforces our commitment to supporting our customers on a global scale.”

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12 February 2025

Spain - This year’s ISE in Barcelona was particularly exciting for Highlite, as the company introduced several products for the first time, including the new Infinity Furion moving heads, the powerful DAP TA amplifiers, and the versatile Showtec IP Pixelstrip products. Additionally, their new stand design not only captivated visitors, but also won the new sustainability award for large stands.

One of the show highlights was the latest Infinity Furion Series, a collection of IP65-rated, high-performance moving heads. The lineup includes eight models across Spot, Profile, Beam, Hybrid, and WashBeam categories, all designed for precision, durability, and versatility. Features include high lumen output, 16-bit motor control for ultra-smooth movement, CMY/CTO colour mixing, extensive gobo and prism options, and cutting-edge framing systems in the Profile models

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12 February 2025

USA/Europe - The new Mirage Par H IP from ADJ is designed for a wide range of indoor and outdoor lighting applications. It combines potent, lime-infused colour mixing LEDs, with a powerful rechargeable battery and Aria X2 wireless connectivity in a robust and flexible IP-rated enclosure. Whether used to illuminate a stage, décor, foliage or a dancefloor – inside or out – this compact fixture can transform the ambiance of any event with ease.

Harnessing the power of five 20W RGBAL+UV colour mixing LEDs, the Mirage Par H IP outputs a wide spectrum of vibrant colours. Its UV chip allows for the creation of a blacklight effect, and its lime chip delivers an enhanced colour palate as well as increased visual clarity (high CRI). The fixture offers white light output with colour temperature variable between 2,700 and 9,900K and has a concise beam angle of 17°

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12 February 2025

Europe - With the two new Event Carts EC16 and EC19, HOF is launching a flexible, stackable, ultra-light and yet resilient solution for transporting equipment.

The Event Carts can be equipped flexibly and can be customised for different applications. Conversion is simple and can be completed in just a few minutes. The Event Carts are a flexible alternative to conventional cases and therefore a practical transport solution for (event) equipment of all kinds. 

In order to use the space in the Event Cart as effectively as possible, the different levels can be screwed in at 7.5cm intervals. This creates space for a wide range of optional accessories such as shelves, transport boxes and handles. Lamps can be hung underneath the transport boxes. The Event Carts can be loaded up to 500kg.

Thanks to the materials used, such as water-repellent 12mm s

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12 February 2025

USA - Lectrosonics has announced that the DSSM Miniature Water-Resistant Digital Transmitter is now shipping. 

Nominated for a 2025 TEC technical excellence award and winner of Gotham Sound’s customer choice award for most anticipated product of 2025, the DSSM digital bodypack transmitter excels in its water-resistance with an IP (Ingress Protection) rating of 57. The selection of features, RF power, sound quality, drop-in charging, and IP57 moisture ingress rating make the DSSM transmitter the embodiment of state-of-the art technology in miniature watertight transmitter design.

The DSSM is sold individually with antennas, reversible belt clip, battery, and zippered pouch. The DSSM is also sold in “ZS” kits with dual-battery USB charger.

The CHSDSSM 4-bay charging dock is also available and can be used with any variant of the DSSM. Thi

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12 February 2025

Spain - Dali introduced two new products in Barcelona – the Phantom M-80 A in-ceiling speaker and the Phantom CI AMP-4750 DSP amplifier.

Michael Munch, CI business development manager at Dali, says: "The Phantom M-80 A expands the Phantom series and offers more options for discreet in-ceiling installations. The Dali M-80 A offers movie fans a wide range of immersive surround sound possibilities when combined with the existing Phantom range.

“The Phantom CI AMP 4750 DSP is a powerful and smart four-channel DSP amplifier that can be the heart of a home theatre system, but can also be used with traditional Dali hi-fi speakers."

With a Dali designed and SMC equipped 7” bass/mid driver and a 28mm soft dome tweeter, the M-80 A is a high-end Dali speaker for the ceiling.

The Phantom M-80 A in-ceiling Hi-Fi speaker incorporates a 7” b

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12 February 2025

UK - Steeldeck has announced the appointment of Katherine Herzog Parsons as the new group CEO. Taking over the role from her father, Philip Parsons, who founded the company in 1972, Katherine steps into the position with a strong vision for the company’s future while honouring its rich legacy.

Katherine brings a wealth of experience in finance, investment, and technology. She joined BP in 2010, rising to the position of Head of Low Carbon Trading Platforms. Passionate about sustainability and the energy transition, Katherine has led investments and represented BP on the board of various climate tech start-ups. 

As Steeldeck continues to expand its presence across the UK and the USA, with branches in London, Manchester, Los Angeles, and New York, Katherine’s leadership is set to guide the company into its next phase of growth.

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11 February 2025

USA - Billed as an 'evening of music and solidarity', the FireAid Benefit Concert – hosted by the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum on 30 January – saw 35 artists perform in a live broadcast that helped to raise millions for wildfire recovery efforts.

Organised by the Annenberg Foundation, as the event began, $2m dollars were raised thanks to a $1m donation from Irish rock band U2 matched in contribution by Clippers Organisation and Intuit Dome ownership Steve and Connie Ballmer. At the time of press, an estimated $100m has been raised, with funds allocated to the rebuilding of LA communities and wildfire prevention methods.

Clair Global’s team was led by Meegan Holmes, general manager of Clair’s Sun Valley, CA location. Clair, together with group brands Eighth Day Sound and Sound Image supported client rehearsals for Billie Eilish, Jelly Ro

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11 February 2025

UK - Oliver! has made a triumphant return to the West End at the Gielgud Theatre. With Simon Lipkin as Fagin, Shanay Holmes as Nancy, and Aaron Sidwell as Bill Sikes, this latest revival brings Charles Dickens’ tale of young Oliver Twist to life once more.

Cameron Mackintosh’s new production, directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, with co-direction by Jean-Pierre van der Spuy, showcases a lighting design by multi-award-winning Paule Constable and Ben Jacobs. To realise their creative vision, they turned to White Light – a d&b solutions company – to supply the show’s lighting rig.

Since its original West End premiere in 1960, Oliver! has seen numerous revivals, yet each iteration brings a fresh perspective. Paule Constable, having previously lit the 2009 Theatre Royal Drury Lane production, relished the opportuni

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11 February 2025

UK - IPS (Impact Production Services), supplier of staging and structures, technical production, and equipment hire to the events industry, is proud to announce a major milestone in its growth and development: the opening of a new, state-of-the-art, purpose-built warehouse in Milton Keynes this April. This expansion represents a pivotal chapter for IPS as the company continues to build on its steady growth since the pandemic, strengthening its capacity to deliver efficient, sustainable, and innovative services to clients.

Since its inception, IPS has experienced remarkable growth, doubling in size with each move to larger facilities. This latest expansion, located just a mile from the current site, is no exception. The impressive 6.5-acre site features newly constructed buildings purposefully designed to meet modern standards, with significantly upgraded inf

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11 February 2025

Germany - Stars of German stage, screen and music walked the red carpet at Leipzig’s Messe Halle 1 for the Golden Henne awards ceremony, with tvONE's Green Hippo brand of Hippotizer media servers on video duty.

Some of Germany’s biggest stars performed at the gala, on a stage backed by a 32m LED screen and a LED floor, which dominated the proceedings. Producer MDR Fernsehen (Television) worked with content design agency Lupixx to create individual content for 15 acts, with a brief to showcase the country’s best entertainers with glamour and an upbeat, celebratory vibe.

Media technology solutions company ICT supplied two Hippotizer Tierra+ MK2 and three Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 Media Servers to power Lupixx’s creative ideas.

“We created mood boards and discussed ideas with the producers and the director of the show and brought them to

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11 February 2025

Japan - Creative studio FragmentNine (F9), led by Jeremy Lechterman, was asked by creative director/production designer Jason Ardizzone-West of JAW Studio to collaborate on the lighting elements of an impressive production design for J-pop singer/songwriter Hikaru Utada’s 2024 tour. The artist returned to live performance after a six-year hiatus for an extensive tour of Japan and Asia, supporting a new album project, Science Fiction.

The lighting design included large amounts of Robe fixtures including 81 x Esprites, 72 x MegaPointes, 26 x TetraXs and three Robe BMFL Wash Beam EVs running on a three-way RoboSpot system, all supplied in Japan by lighting vendor Kyoritz.

Jason’s initial discussions with the artist started a year prior to the tour. "We talked about wormholes, portals, Kubrick's monoliths, Emma McEvoy's sand dune photographs

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11 February 2025

Brazil - Inaugurated on 28 November, 2024, during the 200th anniversary celebrations of the city of Franca in Brazil, the latest Sesc unit opened its doors with over 100 free activities for people of all ages. Covering an area of 35,555 sq.m, Sesc Franca is the largest facility of its type in São Paulo’s interior, and as such is one of the most important in the country, supporting social, cultural and educational projects.

The supply and installation of the sound systems for both the theatre and gymnasium were entrusted to Gobos do Brasil, a company with 24 years of experience in the professional audio and lighting market. For this project, they chose premium equipment from Martin Audio.

With a capacity of 370 seats, the Sesc Franca theatre features one of the largest stages of all the Sesc units in the state of São Paulo. The venue itself offers

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11 February 2025

Spain - Linea Research has launched its new, intuitive control software, System Engineer 8.

System Engineer delivers easy-to-use DSP and power management with a workflow-based design to get audio systems up and running in minutes. The new software – which is free to download from the Linea Research website: www.linea-research.com – enhances the powerful audio capabilities of Linea Research products, communicating all the system information necessary to keep your audio network operational, on one easy-to-read screen and in a simple graphical format.

Fast auto-synchronisation to devices is a driving principle of the software’s design. Se8 quickly identifies, connects and syncs to Linea Research products on the network, so that audio systems are ready for the engineer to start the set up – either in a touring environment or for installation.