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03 September 2024

The Netherlands - Dutch drum ‘n’ bass fans were served up a major treat when the four-day Liquicity Festival again took place at the Geestmerambacht Park in the north of the Netherlands. The programme featured a vast roster of international DJ and live dance acts.

The consolidated, multi-stage event - whose roots date back to 2013 - attracts daily attendances of up to 20,000. Returning for their second year, Martin Audio rental partner DSL equipped seven stages with premium systems over the four days.

Stated DSL director, Gert-Jan Gomes, “At Liquicity 2023, where we supplied all feature areas with Martin Audio PA, we were able to keep the audience immersed in high quality sound, while at the same time restrict off-site noise to a level within the permit. As a result of this achievement, we were asked to return for the 2024 edition.”

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03 September 2024

Portugal - Europalco leveraged the power of Kuka robot to create a memorable experience at the 36th Deloitte IRGAwards 2024. Held at the Carlos Lopes Pavilion in Lisbon, the event, organised by Desafio Global, welcomed 270 guests.

This year, the IRGAwards focused on technology and artificial intelligence, creating an atmosphere that showcased the harmony between humans and machines. Europalco’s Kuka robot played a prominent role in this narrative. The evening began with a performance where a Kuka robot played the piano alongside a pianist. A highlight of the event was the captivating dance performed by a Kuka robot and a professional dancer. These demonstrations showcased the impressive capabilities of modern robotics.

The IRGAwards 2024 stood out for its innovative use of visual and scenic elements. Of particular note was the 360-degree immersive

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03 September 2024

Canada - MDG Fog, manufacturer of fog, haze, and low fog generators, has announced the availability of GDTF (General Device Type Format) files on https://link.mdgfog.com/GDTF

GDTF files are crucial for lighting professionals who seek to streamline and enhance their workflow. The General Device Type Format (GDTF) is an open standard used in the entertainment industry to describe the capabilities of lighting fixtures and other stage equipment in a standardized format. By using GDTF files, lighting designers and technicians can ensure seamless integration and accurate representation of MDG Fog’s products in their lighting control systems and 3D visualization software.

The addition of these GDTF files underscores MDG Fog’s commitment to supporting the industry with the latest technological advancements, enabling users to create more precise and dynam

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03 September 2024

Singapore - LEA Professional has announced the appointment of Jon Han as business development manager for the APAC region.

Han brings over 18 years of experience in Pro AV solution sales to LEA. Throughout his career, he has enhanced sales through strategic strategies and brand-building for numerous companies. To effectively represent the company in the APAC region, Han will collaborate closely with Generation AV, LEA’s authorised sales partner.

“I’m thrilled to join the LEA team. It’s always a pleasure to represent a company with outstanding technology and company values,” said Han. “I’m ready to hit the ground running and work closely with the whole team at LEA and Generation AV to bring LEA to more APAC customers.”

“Our goal is to bring only the best technology to our customers, and the addition of Jon to the LEA team wil

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03 September 2024

On The Campaign Trail - ABBA have complained after their hits like The Winner Takes it All were played at one of Donald Trump's presidential campaign rallies. The group's songs and videos, also including Money, Money, Money and Dancing Queen, were also played at the event in Minnesota in July, according to Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet.

In a statement to the Reuters news agency, the band's record label Universal Music said: "Together with the members of ABBA, we have discovered that videos have been released where Abba's music has been used at Trump events, and we have therefore requested that such use be immediately removed and taken down." The label said no permission or licence had been granted to Mr Trump's campaign.

ABBA are the latest in a long list of artists or their estates who have objected to Mr Tr

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02 September 2024

Australia - It was confirmed at PLASA Show 2024 that with effect from 1 September, Melbourne-based manufacturer LSC Control Systems will become the Australia & New Zealand distributor for UK-based lighting controls and visual systems manufacturer, Avolites.

Both companies are owned by Czech Republic-based moving light and LED manufacturer, Robe lighting s.r.o.

This significant development will be mutually beneficial to both brands in Australia & New Zealand – and to the market as it signals a new period of opportunity for the region’s professional lighting industry.

It also brings these two renowned brands full circle. Although in robust competition for more than 30 years, the two enjoyed a successful partnership back in the 1980s, when LSC provided certain products under OEM license to Avolites.

As Robe businesses, both c

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02 September 2024

UK - When the DiGiCo Quantum338 made its official 3:38pm launch at the 2020 NAMM Show, the crowd that was there to witness the console’s unveiling was unprecedented, with hundreds of curious onlookers gathered around the company’s booth.

Since then, that product has gone on to be a massive global success, both out on tours and in myriad fixed installs. But with console-footprint “real estate” frequently being in short supply, DiGiCo has fielded many customer requests for a more compact, two-screen model, setting the stage for the new Quantum326 launching at PLASA this week.

“A considerable number of audio professionals have asked us for a smaller version of the Quantum338 - and specifically one with zero compromises to its feature set -so we’ve had our R&D team give the people what they want,” says DiGiCo managing director Austin Fr

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02 September 2024

UK - KLANG:technologies announced at PLASA Show 2024 the launch of a new software upgrade for its :vokal immersive in-ear monitor mixing system, which was first introduced alongside the company’s :kontroller in 2021.

With a simple purchase from KLANG’s new shop, :vokal owners can quickly transform their existing processor into a :vokal+, significantly increasing the product’s input channel count from 24 to a full 64 channels for all 12 binaural mixes.

Available for a nominal fee, the optional :vokal+ upgrade is one of the key benefits of KLANG’s newest operating system, KOS 5.6, which is free of charge and additionally brings the same root-intensity EQs found in the :vokal and :konductor natively to DiGiCo console worksurfaces via the popular DMI-KLANG card.

“The DMI-KLANG was designed as a minimalistic-yet-powerful immersive proces

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02 September 2024

UK - Follow-Me BV, the Dutch manufacturer of 3D performer tracking solutions for the AV and entertainment industries has announced the launch of its Track-iT Weatherproof Anchor. This new product is being showcased by Entedi, Follow-Me’s UK sales partner, on stand G33 at the PLASA Show this week.

The Follow-Me Track-iT Weatherproof Anchor is designed to integrate seamlessly with Follow-Me Track-iT systems, using ultra-wideband technology, multiple anchors are strategically positioned to pinpoint tags placed on the performer, building on scalability and improving tracking capabilities in outdoor environments.

Its IP65 rating ensures the Track-iT Weatherproof Anchor can withstand anything from dust and downpours, delivering consistent and reliable results whatever the weather. Built to perform reliably in a variety of conditions, the units meet rigor

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02 September 2024

UK - Claypaky is unveiling new models in the Tambora and Mini-B families as well as on other latest products such as Arolla Aqua, HY BY-EYE K15 Aqua, Volero Cube and Rhapsodya.

The stand will feature a pre-recorded product presentation, with video content displayed on the LED Wall. In between product presentations you can request hands-on demos from both Claypaky and CP Wave technical staff.

Tambora Rays is a blend of volumetric effects and single pixel mapping for unparalleled performance: the 9x3 rows of high-power RGBWW LEDs will inspire your creativity. With pixel-to-pixel control, a total of 27 single LEDs can be managed for ‘creative potential and stunning lighting effects’.

This compact and lightweight powerhouse can be used in grids, as a stage or screen border, arranged in vertical or horizontal arrays, or as columns or flying ba

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02 September 2024

UK - Sound Technology has announced its appointment as the UK and ROI distributor for the Sumolight Groups’ Sumomax lighting system.

Sumomax is a 500W full colour RGBWW LED soft light luminaire designed for film, television, and photography professionals. Known for its high output, adjustable colour temperature, and compact design, the Sumomax has rapidly gained traction in the global entertainment industry.

Steve Fay, managing director of Sound Technology, stated, "We're excited to represent Sumolight in the UK market. Its innovative lighting system perfectly complements our expanding portfolio of lighting brands and reinforces our commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions to creative professionals."

Tim Zur, managing director of the Sumolight Group, commented, “We are delighted to be able to start our journey with Sound Technology

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02 September 2024

Spain - DJ David Guetta delighted audiences with his show The Monolith on 25 July at the Ciutat de València Stadium. For more than four hours, the artist offered an unforgettable musical and visual performance, combining his characteristic electronic sound with dazzling visual effects that captivated the audience. The event brought together more than 18,000 spectators, consolidating itself as one of the major events of the year in the city.

The Monolith solidified its status as David Guetta's premier show in Spain, an exclusive production crafted specifically for this event. The impressive, large-scale set design seamlessly integrated the latest technology with visual effects, creating ‘a comprehensive sensory impact’ on the audience. Every detail was synchronised, immersing the audience in a torrent of immersive, powerful sounds that

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02 September 2024

South Korea - Mixing facility KoKo Sound Studios has invested in a Prism Sound Dream ADA-128 multichannel converter as part of a major upgrade to accommodate Dolby Atmos music mixing.

Located at Haengju Fortress, this facility is owned by Mr. Ko Hyun-Jung who is widely acclaimed for his music mixes across diverse genres including K-Pop, Hip-Hop, Rock and R&B.

The decision to upgrade the facility to Dolby Atmos reflects KoKo Sound Studios’ desire to attract international artists that want to tap into the energy and vibrancy of Korean K-Pop, a genre that has becoming increasingly popular beyond the country’s borders.

In order to achieve a first-rate mixing environment, the studio required additional Dante outputs for 7.1.4 Atmos and high-quality analogue converters for its existing console and outboard gear.

“We wanted all the

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02 September 2024

UK - DirectOut is the creator of multi-function audio processor PRODIGY.MX, currently in use across a range of Gareth Owen Sound (GOS) Productions. These include the recently opened production of Starlight Express at London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, and The Devil Wears Prada, which is currently showing at the Theatre Royal Plymouth, and due to open at the Dominion Theatre in October 2024.

Gareth Owen is one of the world’s most successful theatrical sound designers. Not only is he responsible for multiple award-winning shows, he is also a pioneer in immersive theatrical sound design. Owen was co-founder of Fourier Audio and still holds the title of CCO, after the sale to DiGiCo in 2023. He is also CEO of software house Show Control, creators of EnSnap and other software/hardware tools for use exclusively on Gareth Owen Sound pro

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02 September 2024

France - In partnership with Leap Creative Studio, PixMob technology lit up 70,000 fans at the Stade de France for the Paris Games closing ceremony. PixMob’s X4 LED wristbands were distributed to each person in attendance, both fans and athletes alike.

With these bright LEDs, each person represented a pixel on a massive human-resolution TV screen. On this screen, PixMob’s Moving Visual technology cast animated effects that illustrated the long and epic history of the games, from ancient chariot riders to a modern animation of the symbolic rings painted across the audience.  

PixMob’s Moving Visual Transmitter technology transforms audiences into interactive canvases. By seamlessly connecting fans to the action, the MVT allows for the projection of moving graphics onto crowds, turning the audience itself into a video screen that seamlessly ble

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02 September 2024

Mexico - Based in Mexico City, Simplemente is one of the country’s pioneering virtual production studios. The company was founded by Mónica Reina and Rune Hansen in 2000 and has always operated on the forefront of technological innovation, embracing digital film, live streaming, VR, and virtual production early.

Simplemente’s clients range from independent artists and creatives to production houses and film schools to major television networks across Mexico and Latin America. The studio also offers production services, integration, training, and rentals.

Simplemente just celebrated the one-year anniversary of its LED stage located at the historic Estudios Churubusco. The volume features 200sq.m of high-density LED panels arranged in a 270-degree immersive screen. There are 782 AOTO RM 2.3mm LED panels for a total resolution of 14252 x 2582, prov

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30 August 2024

UK - Serious Stages’ Stellar Stage featured headliners The Prodigy, Sonny Fodera and Skrillex at Leeds and Reading Festivals’ new Chevron Stage earlier this month.

Designed and manufactured in 2024 at Serious Stages Wells HQ, the new 20m wide roof, with 8m screen and PA goalposts, was flanked by 12 6m high scaff towers supporting giant chevron LEDs, supplied by Colour Sound Experiment. Completing a distinctive arena design, a striking LED net curtain roof was suspended over the audience in front of the stage, creating a spectacular light show, supplied by Special Structures Lab and Colour Sound Experiment.

Serious Stages supported Festival Republic’s desire to create a new-look Chevron stage, with the introduction of the Stellar Stage. Its angled sides not only gave the crowd a different aesthetic, but also accommodated the technical production

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30 August 2024

France - Musée de l'air et de l'Espace, a 150,000sq.m museum located next to the Paris-Le Bourget airport, sparkled during Cercle Festival 2024. Created by Cercle, an artistic movement that produces experiences, events, festivals, and immersive musical journeys that showcase artists on ‘unique stages’, the festival delivered an absorbing tapestry of sights and sounds.

At the centre of the festival was a stage set up under the fuselage of Air France’s prototype Concorde, supersonic jet airliner, with the dancefloor located in the museum space around the aircraft. Enhancing this immersive setting on a multitude of levels was an inspired lighting design by Steph Viallon that featured 55 Chauvet Professional Color Strike M motorised strobe washes provided by Magnum.

"I wanted to work on both height and depth, and to obtain reflections under the Co

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30 August 2024

USA - This summer, Wonderland Forest, a campground and concert venue by GFY Entertainment, transformed the rolling hills of Central New York's Apple Valley into a hub of musical performances. The venue hosted a series of concerts and festivals all season long, powered by a 1 Sound audio system for the outdoor festival-style stage.

Upstate Stage & Lighting, a live production and installation company with a focus on music venues, selected 1 Sound for the Saloon Stage. The versatile system accommodated various musical acts, from full rock bands to DJs, with travelling sound engineers consistently impressed by the clarity and sound of the 1 Sound system.

For this outdoor system that was set to be installed for three months, Upstate Stage and Lighting deployed two Contour CT212s a side as the main left and right. These robust, three-way horn-loaded po

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30 August 2024

UAE - Pulse Middle East has completed an audio-visual installation at the Epik Club, situated in Dubai’s Meydan Grandstand. Based in the UAE and serving clients across the MENA region and beyond, Pulse ME specialises in AVL Integration for nightlife, museums and places of worship.

Pulse’s long-standing relationship with Martin Audio dates back to the team’s touring days. The journey began with the W8L Longbow while the LE1500 wedge monitor, with its unparalleled clarity, further cemented the preference for Martin Audio products. This time, Pulse’s team chose to work with the Wavefront Precision WPS system at a venue that is set on 25,000sq.ft of space – a decision driven by several compelling factors.

The WPS system’s clarity and natural sound quality immediately impressed them. What stood out was the midrange clarity that required no add