Speaking to Dermot O'Leary on stage during Monday's show at the Palladium, he added: "It's been a hell of a summer. I'm glad to be rid of the appendix - it was a pesky little bugger." He said he would not curtail his touring schedule. "I've played 92 countries, and I want to play 100," he said. "That's just the way I'm programmed."
X Factor - Comedian Harry Hill has said his forthcoming X Factor musical is not just for fans of the ITV tal
All sessions in the audio streams are presented by leading experts in audio technology, with separate programmes on Live Sound and Installed Sound in the new AudioLab Theatre, and a pro audio laboratory - AudioLab Interactive - that will push audio technology to its limits - and beyond. Visitors can register their interest in their preferred sessions at www.plasashow.com/education
The AudioLab Theatre features programmes on Live Sound, Installed Sound and The Sound Business. Highlights in this theatre includ
All sessions in these streams are presented by leading experts in entertainment technology, with two new theatres dealing exclusively in entertainment lighting and stage technologies, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Theatre, and an inside look at the extravaganza that is Eurovision. Visitors can register their interest in their preferred sessions at www.plasashow.com/education/
In a tribute to the National Theatre, which celebra
Martin Professional will have two new products on their booth; the MAC Viper Quadray and the Jem Ready 365 Hazer. The MAC Viper Quadray, the latest addition to the award-winning MAC Viper family of moving heads, allows for the projection of one, two, three or four individually-controllable rays of light. The Jem Ready 365 Hazer uses advanced water-based fluid which produces a haze ideal for large venues.
Group One will host a trio of Avolites' top-end consoles: the Titan Touch, Titan Mobile and Sapphire Touch. ElektraLite fixtures, including the eyeBall family of products, Dazer, ML601, eyeKandy, and ElektraFog+, and DiGiCo's SD11 dig
The finalists for the sixth annual Rock Our World Awards are:
GBLOCK - Gallagher Staging and Productions, Inc.
GCT (Guy Cable Tensioner) - Tomcat USA.
Mbox Extreme Media Server as used on Oblivion - Production Resource Group.
TiMax2 SoundHub and TiMax Tracker - Out Board.
AsteraTouch - Astera LED-Technology.
dmXLAN v4 Software - ELC Lighting.
Royal Opera House Muscat - Theatre Projects Consultants.
London Olympics Opening Ceremonies.
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"Epic Proportions is a new and different approach to touring. The idea is to get great live bands a lot of exposure without a lot of financial risk," Kubanda says. "Instead of getting a dozen or so people to see us in a club, we play free shows for large crowds, often in the thousands. Kids love to hear new bands, an
The new operation, Martin Audio Japan, was announced in early 2013 and recently ratified, with Yusuke Karato, director of Martin Audio distributors, Audiobrains, fronting the operation.
Under the new structure, Martin Audio Japan will act as main distributor and Audiobrains will take on a dealership role. Mr. Karato believes that this will lead to even greater penetration and brand recognition for the manufacturer. "We considered what we needed to do for the Japanese market and this will deliver greater business opportunities in a wider number of market segments."
He added, "We recognise that with loudspeaker technology becoming increasingly complicated, first class customer training and service support were essential. We wanted to be the
Piano Man - Sir Elton John will perform live at this year's Emmy Awards. The musician, will play a tribute to Liberace, the American pianist and vocalist whose life was told in the recent biopic, Behind the Candelabra. The HBO film, which premiered in Cannes this year, is up for 15 Emmys. The awards, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will
The sixteen perfectly parallel pure beam Sharpys are rigged on the main dancefloor, which forms the heart of the 10,000 sq ft multi-tiered nightspot.
Dublin-based nightclub lighting expert Audiotek – which has been involved in some of America’s biggest nightlife venue installations – worked with Hakkasan Ltd to specify and supply the Clay Paky Sharpys as part of the club’s commitment to creating a world-class venue. The luminaires were then installed by Nevada-based 4 Wall.
"When you are working, designing and overseeing the biggest club venue in the world, it pays to know that your specification and light show is going to deliver,” says Audiotek
Supported by the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation, the Technical Masterclass Series will be held at The Backstage Centre over three days, with each day accommodating a different age group.
The events will take place on 29, 30 and 31 October, and will be aimed at key stage 4 students, further education students, and higher education students respectively.
The masterclasses are designed to supplement classroom learning for students who have a keen interest in backstage theatre, and to provide a valuable networking and training opportunity for technical theatre students and young professionals.
Attendees will be able to participate in one masterclasses from the following options, and will benefit from practical lea
Commissioned by Stratford Rising, the artwork was designed by local artist, David Allies Curtis to depict the Ring-A-Roses children's game using an existing, metallic ring-shaped structure, ribbons and red nylon strapping. Showforce was appointed to help create the one-off installation, with crew chief, Lawrence Jones working closely with the artist to ensure the final design could be achieved. In just two days, the Ring-A-Roses was erected in the town's Theatre Square including individually affixing each section of strapping via a scissor lift.
Esteban Benedicto, sales and marketing manager at Showforce said, "The artwork for the Stratford Rising Festival was certainly one of our more
Leveraging the popularity and capacity of Ethernet networking installations to distribute and manage the control and feedback data required for dimmer, automated lighting units and LED video display panels, ELC Lighting have developed the Green-GO digital communications system. Offering many of the features only previously available in expensive matrix systems, Green-GO is an intercom, cue light, show relay and text messaging system all in one package.
ELC has recently announced the completion of its range of Green-GO digital intercom products with the addition of wall panel outstations, a 12-channel 19" rack mounted multichannel unit and 4, 8, 16 and 32 channel desks. Designed to work over any powered Ethernet network, Green-GO has
Michael Eavis said next year's headliners probably wouldn't surprise people. "There aren't many left [to play here]," he said. "It's the process of elimination isn't it? I think we've got three or four really good ones lined up for next year and we're sorting out 2015 as well."
In The Sale Room - An Essex artist's oil painting of late singer Amy Winehouse has been sold at auction as part
New exhibitors for 2013 sees 5 Star Cases, Doughty and Le Maitre joining ETC, ARRI, Sennheiser, Rosco, EM Acoustics, DiGiCo, Martin Professional, Pulsar, AnalogWay, Philips Selecon, Strand and Vari*Lite, Yamaha, RCF, Avolites, Zero 88, Chauvet, Highlite, Swisson, Lee Filters, GDS, Prolyte and Ambersphere who will be displaying Clay Paky, MA Lighting and Robert Juliat.
These one day events will be at Newcastle College on 22 October and Royal Northern College of Music on 24 October, are designed to crea
inspHire Mobile Android provides inspHire users with the ability to access key, up-to-the minute business data out on site and execute changes on the move. Users will be able to complete a delivery, exchange or collection with signature capture and instantly store this back into inspHire as well as take photos at On-Hire, Off-Hire and push jobs and instructions to drivers and fitters on the move. Through efficient mobile access, inspHire users will be able to control data anywhere, minimising downtime and improving bottom line.
A range of key features for the event hire industry will be demonstrated throughout both days of
This was the debut event for Sensation in South Africa and the staging of it brought about quite a few "firsts" for technical supplier, Gearhouse SA, as well.
Gearhouse was contracted to G and G Productions, through technical consultants Strike Productions and worked hand in hand with technical production manager, Dave Tudor and Mushroom Productions, who handled the overall local production of the event. Project manager Anthony Banks, handled the onsite co-ordination of Gearhouse's technical elements with the assistance of Madelein
Le Maitre needed a large studio space that could provide enough height for their higher effects such as the Mines and Comets, as well as Falling Stars, Cascades and Waterfalls, and they needed full blackout. The 17,664 sq ft rehearsal arena in South Kirkby was a suitable location with a height of 54 ft to the underside of the gantry. LS-Live's in house rigging company Knight Rigging Services were also on hand for the rental of two chainhoists and a power controller for the day.
Said Le Maitre's Sally Dobinson,"The location at LS-Live was perfect for us, with 54 ft height space it offered a unique opportunity for the higher effects which we
Fair Play - Eurovision organisers have announced changes to the song contest's jury rules, amid allegations of bribery. From next year, the names of each country's jury will be revealed ahead of the competition in an effort to increase openness and accountability. For the first time, individual juror scores will also be published immediately after the final. The
Technical director, Tim Atkinson, and creative director, Ruth Atkinson, will be on hand to talk to you about any sustainability niggles you might be having in your building - whether you're in a performance space or an industry supplier.
With an emphasis on practical solutions, :entertaining sustainability is happy to talk to you about the measurement and management of building and process performance, as well as taking you through the benefits of a full building audit backed by our unique industry experience.
Also on view will be entertainingsustainability.com - the free online network for industry professionals to exchange news, information and knowledge about products, equipment and experience in the field
The boutique brokerage offers a personal service for businesses in the sector and PLASA's Membership Manager (EU) Norah Phillips commented: "We were impressed with their underlying philosophy -Yutree really work to get to know clients and their businesses, provide 24 hour access to a dedicated account manager, and offer complete transparency on fees".
Yutree Director Simon Miller, previously of Allan Chapman & James explains: ''Yutree welcomes PLASA's endorsement as their preferred insurance supplier. This re-enforces our place in the market and we are looking forward to offering impartial advice and insurance services to the members. Not everything can be done wit
Gearin's role will mean being be out and about visiting venues, dealers, theatres, production houses and performance spaces all over NSW and the ACT, helping people with their entertainment lighting needs.
Show Technology acknowledges that there is a strong need for technical assistance out in people workplaces. Whether it be for console support, specification support or simply with product demonstrations and evaluations. As such they've employed Michael to help fill that need.
Gearin has a strong background in production, having worked with companies like PRG, Mandylights and more both here in Australia, as well as in the UK and the USA
Mark McInnes, national sales & marketing manager for Show Technology says, "Mike's passion for our business is really
Following on from the hugely successful competition in March earlier this year, the event saw returning teams from Delta Sound, Sound By Design, Creative Technology, Ambassador Theatre Group, Crewsaders, White Light, Media Lease, Autograph, PLASA, and Martin Audio, alongside the welcome addition of newcomers Elation Lighting and ALD.
Teeing off at 13:30, the weather was certainly more forgiving than in p
Each day visitors to Stand M11 will have the chance to win a used, full size 'Skill Stop' gaming machine. Visitors will be invited to test their skill against the machine. On each of the four days of the show, the first Jackpot winner will win their very own used replica.
Marketing director Keith Dale commented, "This competition fits in perfectly with our marketing campaign of companies not gambling when buying and selling their pre-owned gear. It should also be a bit of fun."
GearSource Europe Limited, founded in 2005, markets and sells used equipment to the audio, lighting, video and staging sectors of the entertainment industry throughout the UK, Europe, Middle Eas
"When we heard that Lee was available it was the ideal time to expand the team here and we are very excited with his arrival. Top-flight personnel is a key part of our company's ethos making the decision to snap Lee up all the more easy. Using Lee's main skill set we will see him primarily concentrating on the TV and Film market with our exclusive range of MA, Clay Paky and Robert Juliat products, continuing to provide excellent customer care and technical support countrywide," comments Managing Director Glyn O'Donoghue.<
