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Niall Holden, managing director, VDC Trading, said: "In the world of super yachts, on-board systems have entered the domain of HD television and audiophile sound systems, so pro-audio and broadcast levels of installation have now become the entry level. This means there has never been a greater need and demand for a range of A/V cables that are capable of handling the legal and technical requirements of these systems without compromising the infrastructure and quality of the ship itself."

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White Light's appointment as a distributor gives it access to the full range of Philips' lamp technologies, including the FastFit system which enables easy lamp replacement and adjustment while also reducing overall lamp length, and P3 technology, which offers greater heat tolerance so increasing lamp life.

For entertainment lighting, these technologies are incorporated in a wide ran

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"We're extremely pleased - with this continuously rising volume, we've actually been able to reduce prices and pass the savings on to both OEM clients and lower the cost of the boxed units," says Wireless Solution CEO Niclas Arvidsson, "We now have over 20 OEM clients and a solid distribution network worldwide, proving that W-DMX has indeed become an unofficial industry standard."

The company plans to hold its popular Visionary Awards and Swedish meatball and vodka party during LDI in Orlando to celebrate the success. "The awards this year will have a special surprise," adds Arvidsson, "We want to bring focus to some very special people. It will be a celebration not to miss."

(Jim Evans)

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The launch, to be hosted by virtuoso trumpeter and bandleader Paul Eshelby, will remarkably feature octogenarian Vic Ash, who was the headline act for the first gig and opening night of the club back in 1959. On the same bill, and with a nod to the future will be Yolanda Brown, Kit Downes and Elisa Caleb.

Throughout the Festival, an array of artists will assist Fleming to mark the occasion, including Don Weller, Peter King, Art Themen, Guy

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Technical equipment includes a large number of moving lights, predominantly a mix of Martin MAC 700 Profiles and Varilite VL2000 Wash fixtures, over 50 Rainbow 6" Pro scrollers, two Ivanhoe follow spots, almost 200 generic lanterns and two 'Big Shots' compressed air confetti canons.

Lighting control for the tour comes courtesy of two MA Lighting GrandMA Lite consoles, with a further full-size GrandMA u

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The announcement is a significant step forward in the creative and cultural sector's campaign to provide more mainstream training opportunities for young people from a diverse range of backgrounds. Apprenticeships offer non graduate entry routes into the sector and open up opportunities to young people who do not choose to go into higher education. Young people who do one of the Apprenticeships will be equipped with the skills and qualifications they need to break into the industries represented by the Sector Skills Counci

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The government backed Technology Strategy Board, set up to promote innovation in technology, is asking music businesses to visit: innovateuk.org to share their thoughts on how to maximise the impact of future funding programmes to ensure the UK remains at the forefront of digital innovation in the creative sector.

With the support of key influencers in the sector, the Technology Strategy Board recently published The Creative Industries Strategy 09, which identifies key areas of where emerging technologies and business models will have the most significant impact and outlines how funding might be spent.

The Board is now hoping many

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ShowTex Netherlands created a stage element that features throughout the show. The original ShowTex curtain was designed by stage and television veteran Eric Goossens.

Goossens reports: "I wanted to use a pattern that had significance for South Africans, a design that immediately put you in the atmosphere of the culture without feeling like you stepped into a souvenir shop. The bold black pattern with transparent openings in between creates depth onstage but also becomes a perfect prop for helping to tell the story. The dark lines can function as prison bars, and a dividing line between Mandela and his freedom."

(Jim Evans)

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This increases the warehouse and office workspaces plus the available storage capacity to accommodate the recent increases in stock. It also facilitates easier access to the City than the previous Peckham location.

The move has been prompted by a steady increase in business over the last two years. Cover It Up's Rhys Sion says: "With the economy in its current state, and the world's need to be more environmentally conscious, the practical and aesthetic potential of draping in all sorts of applications is really generating interest."

A sunken loading bay can be accessed simultaneously by three vans, which will also allow further optimisation of the new space, further increasing the fast turnaround needed to be achieved on a daily

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As one of Martin Audio's major customers, he came up with the idea of opening a full demo facility for consultants, production companies, dealers and installers in Panyu, a suburb of Guangzhou.

Ambassador for Martin Audio, David Bissett-Powell said: "China is the major market for Martin Audio and Huifeng is our main Chinese dealer - so the move makes perfect sense.

"Regan and I go back a long way, and he has purchased this building with the sole intention of making it Martin Audio - in fact the signage over the large shop window simply states 'Martin Audio'. Regan also supports King Kong of the Martin Audio Business Deve

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Cancelled Concerts - Sir Elton John has cancelled his concert at Wembley Arena tonight (Tuesday), the third gig he has been forced to shelve after contracting flu. Promoters said it is "hoped he will make a speedy recovery". A concert in Liverpool on Wednesday is still scheduled to go ahead. The singer scrapped Friday's gig in Sheffield and Saturday's in Newcastle after he was told to rest by doctors. Promoters are trying to reschedule the Wembley concert for a d

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The Pavilion offers a hands-on demonstration of devices interfacing under RDM (ANSI E1.20), ACN (ANSI E1.17), and Lightweight Streaming of DMX512 over ACN (ANSI E1.31).

Members of the Controls Protocols Working Group and the task groups for these standards will be in the Connectivity Pavilion to demonstrate and discuss these ANSI protocols, which can be specified for new lighting systems or for upgrades of old ones. Anyone with an interest in lighting control is invited to stop by and see the reality of these protocols and how transparently they allow the operation of equipment from a variety of manufacturers, says the organisation.

(Jim Evans)

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LOCOG is seeking a highly experienced live events production company who have Olympic, Paralympic or large scale events experience to provide administrative and production services to the Creative Directors of the four ceremonies. The Creative Directors will be recruited directly by LOCOG through a separate process and so creative content proposals are not being sought from potential production companies. The chosen production company will manage and execute the production process from conception to delivery.

Bill Morris, LOCOG Director of Culture, Ceremonies & Education said: "The

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The new company brand (Plaster) has been unveiled this October through a viral video, which saw the team donning plasterer's outfits and plastering their new logo onto the wall of their office.

Managing Director Graham Brown explained: "We have grown in many ways since moving to Bristol three years ago and it feels like a natural progression to have arrived at this rebrand. Kellie became a director last year reflecting her input and commitment, Lisa has a great portfolio of PR and marketing campaigns as an account manager, while Andrew, E

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"Our localized version is developed by Nemetschek North America, and then enhanced by us to meet the local requirements in our country," explains Carlos Lüthy, CEO of ComputerWorks, Germany. "This year there has been much excitement and anticipation about the Vectorworks 2010 line of products, as this version is already getting rave reviews in the English-speaking countries."

The English-language versions of the Vectorworks 2010 product line were released in the US, C

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The VS-211HDxl has two inputs and two outputs and it is compatible with SDI (SMPTE 259M), HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) and 3G HD-SDI (424M) signals with or without embedded audio. Either of the two inputs can be manually switched via contact closures to the outputs or the unit can be set to switch automatically. A switch on the unit can be set to indicate which input is the primary input.

If the unit detects a loss of signal on the

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"Politicians and music companies need to recognise that the nature of music consumption has changed and consumers are demanding lower prices and easier access to music," said Demos researcher Peter Bradwell.

"The scale of unlawful file-sharing poses a real threat to the long-term sustainability of our creative industries," said a sp

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This building will enhance the nationwide activity of a National Skills Academy which is currently delivering through 19 founder Further Education Colleges across the country working in partnership with over 170 employers.

Welcoming the announcement, Tom Bewick, Group Chief Executive, Creative & Cultural Skills, said:"The National Skills Academy is fundamentally important to a live performance sector that generates over £6 billion per year for the UK economy. Initially it will provide world class training in the technical theatre and live music production industries, enabli

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Produced by Yamaha and LIPA, the 2009 Make It Break It awards, whose judging panel is headed by Coldplay's Chris Martin, are considered the most prestigious national awards to acknowledge the UK's most outstanding young songwriters. This year's awards added new promotional partners EMI publishing, HMV retail and XFM Radio.

In addition to the priz

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Cover It Up has worked in the venue on numerous occasions. They decked out the perimeter walls of the famous historic site in black wool serge, in a design that included careful back-filling of the arches in an operation that diligently and subtly maintained the integrity and shape of the architecture.

The brief also included the creation of a complete infrastructure of cloakrooms, a reception area, catering and washing up facility rooms, waiting staff holding areas, a green room and production office - all utilising drapes hung on catenaries.

The central columns of the main hall were clad by the Cover It Up team of eight in a vibrant sky blue material

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All of these activities, that benefit everyone either directly or indirectly, are under threat. This is because Ofcom, supported by Government, has decided to clear out and sell the radio frequencies that the industry relies on, and move those evicted elsewhere. The precise location of this new much smaller 'home' remains for the most part undetermined. Meanwhile, all proceeds from the sale of the old 'home' will go to the Government.

As a consequence of the enforced 'migration', the vast maj

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Re-elected to second terms were Secretary Fred Mikeska, Vice President of US sales & marketing for A.C. Lighting Inc.; Dealer Vice President Dinna Myers, director of sales and marketing for Musson Theatrical; and Dealer Director Steven Way, president and co-owner of ALPS / Advanced Lighting & Production Services.

ESTA would like to extend its sincere thanks to Duncan MacKenzie and George Studnicky III as they complete their terms of office for their dedicated service to the Association.

The new Board members ta

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Intense sources of artificial light in the workplace, particularly from UV radiation and powerful lasers can harm the eyes and skin of workers and need to be properly managed.

The Directive aims to ensure that standards are set and harmonised across the EU so all workers are protected from harm arising from exposure to hazardous sources of artificial light.

Workers in Great Britain are generally well protected from hazardous sources of light and the majority of businesses know how to manage these risks effectively. The draft regulations are designed to ensure that businesses do not face unnecessary additional burdens where there is no risk of harm to workers.

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Harding has several years of experience within the international events industry in similar roles. She says, "My role will involve ensuring that Spaceworks' extensive product ranges and ever changing offers are communicated to existing and potential clients through creative marketing campaigns and regular website updates.

"Both Spaceworks and Well Dressed Tables have a lot of exciting projects coming up for 2010 and I will be making sure that venues and organisers are kept up to date about new products and seasonal offers.

(Jim Evans)