Rigging / Staging

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14 March 2016

The automation elements are an integral part of the eye-catching set, lighting and production design created by show director Paul Normandale, while the load monitoring - including the new LibraRIG product - has been provided by Rigorous Technology to the tour's head rigger, Yose Lawson.

Normandale is known for his innovative and imaginative designs and stage environments and the design incorporates eight irregularly sized panels of 7mm LED screen upstage which move in and out to different positions and formats during the show.

This is achieved using 16 Kinesys-converted half-tonne Liftket motors and Vector control, specified by Normandale and provided by lighting contractors Lite Alternative. The LED screen is su

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14 March 2016

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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14 March 2016

Stand Q65 will be dedicated to Prolyte Group's new ProLyft Aetos range. This product line, comprising chain hoists and controls, is fully equipped to meet future demands in lifting equipment. With its clever features and carefully engineered product attributes, Aetos has already received wide acclaim across the globe. Don't miss this opportunity to see the hoists in action for the first time in the UK, and find out firsthand about the features of this ground-breaking range. At the show, representatives from Prolyte HQ will join Prolyte UK crew to offer information and guidance on all Prolyte products including the full range of tru

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14 March 2016

Alongside will be the CaptainD, Data2, Scotty2, Spaceball2 and the rest of the Smoke Factory range. Manufactured in Hannover, these machines all have a two year warranty and have been tested by the rigorous VBG (Institute for Statutory Accident Insurance and Prevention) in Germany. Not only the Machines and the Fluids but also the Fog itself are proven and certified completely safe.

Smoke Factory UK holds stocks of machines, fluids and spare parts in their London warehouse for immediate despatch to any UK address.

(Jim Evans)

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14 March 2016

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

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14 March 2016

Pearce Hire were charged with producing a solid and reliable temporary stage system for use in an environment akin to how it would have been in Shakespeare's time. With the intricacies and detail of a Jacobean Courtyard to contend with, it was certainly not going to be a simple straightforward installation of standard stage components.

Explains Richard

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14 March 2016

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

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14 March 2016

Unusual's managing director, Alan Jacobi, said, "Rigging is a key element of almost every event, with its ever increasing scale, size, weight and complexity making a considerable impact, but the consequences of getting it wrong can be disastrous. Conferences such as this are vital in ensuring we continue to debate and improve working practices and Unusual is proud to be this year's Platinum sponsor."

Robin Elias of Unusual Rigging, one of the rigging industry's leading and longes

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14 March 2016

The Witness Hilton Arts Festival produces a programme of cutting-edge drama, comedy, music and music revue, as well as an impressive array of arts and crafts appealing to all who visit.

This year Dave Whitehouse from DWR Distribution presented a talk on stage lighting, aimed at school pupils and teachers. These presentations, along with many other drama productions, were held in Black Coffee's new Tunnel Roof. For those who attended Mediatech a couple of months ago, it's the

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14 March 2016

Already having a loyal partner network in a number of Latin-American countries, Prolyte Group is becoming a key brand in the region. Having Buenos Aires-based TSD on-board to represent the Prolyte products, means Prolyte products now are available from stock in Argentina as well.

Lee Brooks, CCO for Prolyte, comments on the partnership with TSD: "The addition of Argentina to our Latin American partner network is a great asset. TSD are known for their expertise and commitment to the brands they represent and have a renowned after-sales service. The quality and support th

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14 March 2016

A major new product is Han-Eco Outdoor: a new addition to Hartings's Han-Eco connector family specifically designed for outdoor applications. The Han-Eco Outdoor connector housing is based on robust high-performance plastic material, which gives the added benefit of light weight to the customer. Further weather-resistant features are provided by the specially designed housing profile and the use of flange gaskets in fluorine rubber (FPM).

The Han-Eco connector family is specifically designed for applications that do not require the full range of product features offered by the Harting Han B series o

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To further this vision, the membership of the NRAG has been enlarged to include a cross-section of companies, organisations and individuals representing the UK rigging community. The breadth of experience and level of expertise now gat

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14 March 2016

StratCrowd Associates comprise of crowd management experts Colin Lish, Tony Duncan, David White and Morten Therkildsen.

Says the company, "Crowd management is an evolving science as public events, festivals and concert tours become ever more complex and spectacular. We take the view that a more thorough approach is required to maximise the elimination of potential risk."

The four directors of StratCrowd Associates combine over eighty years of industry/event experience and are supported by Dr Mick Upto

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14 March 2016

Building on the success of its Atmosphere and MAX series across numerous industry sectors, MDG's new e-series is a leap ahead, bringing increased efficiency and total electronic control to the industry's leading atmosphere generators.

The new Atmosphere ATMe and MAX M3e models each have an identical power consumption and footprint to its predecessors (the Atmosphere and MAX 3000 respectively) yet offer a significantly increased output (double that of the standard Atmosphere and approximately 50% more than the standard Max 3000 generators) which make the ATMe and the M3e the most efficient yet.

The n

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14 March 2016

Codes of Practice - The Next Steps, presented by Lori Rubinstein, director of membership, skills and standards, PLASA, and Michele Enright, qualifications manager, PLASA, will highlight the calls from the rigging community for an international code of practice for rigging. Many countries are keen to harmonise what they do and are concerned with international parity and, as the worldwide voice of entertainment technology, PLASA has taken the first steps towards creating a template for an international code of practice for entertainment rigging. The session will include an overview of the initiative and attendees will be invited to give feedback on the proposed content outline.

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14 March 2016

The newly-launched JT Truss was chosen by lighting designer Graham 'Grum' Leesmith who needed to re-create a smaller, 'festival-friendly' version of the one he used on Example's international arena tour.

The truss is configured as two 4.5m diameter octagonal lighting rigs with each octagon composed of eight 1.5m sections of JT40 truss. These are joined by custom-made 45° corners and suspended above the stage where they form the main part of the full flown tour rig.

In addition to being major design features, each octagon needed to be strong enough to support a substantial lighting rig of PixelRange SmartLines, PixelRange PixelSmarts, Clay Paky Sharpys,

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14 March 2016

The opening of the office represents J&C Joel's further commitment to the region and provides a Macau base for the growing business in the Las Vegas of the Far East.

The new office will allow J&C Joel to expand its ever-growing services to the region, specialising in flame retardant fabrics, drapery and stage machinery for the theatre and event industries.

"J&C Joel are looking forward to the opportunities this new office will provide while servicing their already established client base," says the company.

Office Details:

J&C Joel Macau

Alameda Dr,

Carlos D'Assumpcao no.263

Edificio China Civil Plaza

Macao

T: 853 65451223

macausales@jcjoel.c

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14 March 2016

Keeping in line with Milos Group's motto of "simply connected", another creative and experienced professional has recently linked up with this innovative German company. Milos Concepts has announced the addition of Hans Christoph Pakleppa as the newest member of their team, who will take on the role of sales director.

Originally from Bonn, Pakleppa will be responsible for the sales of newly developed Milos Concepts systems in German speaking countries. He will also be an important membe

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14 March 2016

The Gig series is a high quality, value-added range of cables designed specifically for audio professionals working in all areas of live music, entertainment, recording and production engineering ... including professional musicians, studios, touring crews and technicians, rental and installation companies.

Available throughout the UK via CLD's extensive trade and wholesale network, Gig series cables will also be popular with music shops and appeal to a wide cross section of users.

A whole range of Gig series products is now available, from musical instrument and mic leads up to speaker cables - all fitted with stylish REAN (a Neutrik brand) connectors. Keenly priced whilst

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14 March 2016

The PLASA Awards for Innovation recognise products that advance the industry by demonstrating a new style of thinking, improving technical practice or taking a key step forward in terms of safety. All successfully vetted products are judged against one another on the strength of their innovation alone.

Companies and products in the running include:

• Altman Lighting (STAND F40) - UV LED Spectra CYC - A 100W cyclorama/wall wash lumina

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14 March 2016

Chris Toulmin, Head of Events, PLASA London 2013, said: "Visitors come to PLASA London expecting to see the latest products and technologies, and they will not be disappointed with the wide range of exciting product launches at the show. We are proud that so many manufacturers choose PLASA London to launch their new products to the market."

Here is just a selection of the new products that will be on show at PLASA London 2013:

Avolites (STAND M10) will launch a range of wings to extend the capabilities of all of its Titan consoles - the Sapphire Touch Wing, Sapphire Media Wing a

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14 March 2016

The robust characteristics of these connectors result from the use of alternative material finishes and mating protection seals, which lead to extended product lifetimes.

These features can also be particularly useful where ride, audio-visual and lighting control systems may be exposed to the cleaning fluids that are necessary to ensure a safe operating environment for the public.

Harting's comprehensive range of different hoods and housings offers IP65, IP67 and IP68/69K degrees of protection. Products are available that offer protection against ultraviolet radiation, ozone and salt spray, as well as connectors with different degrees of chemical resistance.

The IP 68/69K rated Han HPR con

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14 March 2016

The team invites visitors to join them for a drink and a chat at the bar on the stand, where you can find out more about their products and services that cover staging equipment rental, set design and construction, automation and production rehearsals.

Stage, set, automation and studio company LS-Live in Wakefield is an industry leader in the entertainment sector, having worked with the likes of Jay-Z, Dizzee Rascal, Kasabian, Tinie Tempah, The Stone Roses, The BBC, ITV, Monster Energy and The Olympic Torch Relay, to name a few.

(Jim Evans)

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14 March 2016

The super-fast GIS 250kg BGV-C1 39m/min hoist when integrated with Kinesys' EVO drive, including a SIL3 E-Stop system, is one of the fastest and safest currently on the market, reaching new levels of sophistication and integrity.

The integration of the