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India - The Hampi Utsav 2010 festival , a regular annual event in Karnataka at Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was held on a grand scale by uniting with the 500th anniversary celebration of the Vilayanagara emperor, Sri Krishnadevaraya's ascendancy to the throne.

More than 300 hundred artists performed over three days on a 200ft x 100ft stage at Hampi, with performances that included various music and Indian dance forms by such leading Indian artists as Hema Malini, Mysore, Manjunath, and Pandit Jasrat, along with international performers. The audience was estimated at between 100,000-150,000 people on each of the three days.

Three sound rental companies, V&P Sound Pvt., Sound & Light Professionals and SoundEffects.Com, collectively provided the sound system for this

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UK - The Chartered Institute of Personal Development (CIPD) is Europe's largest HR development professional body with over 135,000 members. Each year the CIPD holds its prestigious annual conference and this is attended by delegates from across the world. In 2009 the event was moved for the first time from Harrogate and held at Manchester Central (formerly GMEX). The CIPD selected Media Powerhouse to provide the stage set for the Main Auditorium and breakout rooms. The conference was produced by 20/20 Productions, based in Edinburgh, and it worked with AV partner Media Powerhouse for the second year in succession to deliver state of the art video and sound equipment to include the Main Auditorium and four breakout rooms.

Media Powerhouse is an audio visual solutions provider with experience of delivering high quality AV services to high profile events. It is paramount that every

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UK - The Association for Project Safety (APS) and the Access Industry Forum (AIF) - the forum representing the nine principal associations and federations involved in working at height - have announced an agreement to provide mutual advice and assistance and, in particular, to act as strategic partners with regard to construction health and safety risk management and working at height respectively.

The aim of the agreement is to provide advice and assistance to each other's organisation and respective members by recognising and benefiting from each other's knowledge and skill base.

The Access Industry Forum, which represents all sectors of the access industry, will provide the following support in respect of working at height: A dedicated enquiry service to all APS registered members and practices; Provide information and resource for the APS website and publications; Supply e

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Bahrain - The Pulsar ChromaRange LED system illuminating the Zain Group's Bahrain headquarters can be seen for miles around and is the culmination of a process that has seen Zain move to Seef and acquire a new, more vibrant, brand identity. The 23 storey complex which took three years to complete is the workplace for 300 Zain employees.

The building's spectacular lighting was designed by Future Brand of London and project managed by John Dickaty from the Bahrain office of dwp. Working together with Pulsar's Bahrain representatives Behzad lighting, Future Brand developed a concept for a highly visual, energy efficient LED lighting system that would tally with the vibrant, leading edge image associated with Zain.

Behzad and Pulsar then set to work interpreting the concept into a technical solution that utilised a total of just over 500 items from the ChromaRange family of LED fi

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Germany - An innovative line of energy-efficient LED lighting fittings has recently been designed by Griven for "the most demanding needs within the field of interior lighting design".

At Light+Building 2010, which is currently taking place in Frankfurt, a newly conceived stand will display a selection of these energy-efficient LED luminaires, specific for optimal lighting performances in indoor ambiences. Recessed luminaires, suspended downlights, floodlights, wall and ceiling mount fittings, suspended linear bars are being shown.

The Wall & Ceiling range is available in glossy-white, opaque black or chrome finish. Their minimal design makes them suitable both for modern and classic ambiences. Light output can be 100 lm, 500 lm or 1000 lm. The lighting fixtures are available in neutral white, warm white, cool white or RGB colour temperature. A choice of diffe

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USA - Audio-Technica is holding a series of informative audio demonstration and instruction events during NAB 2010 this week.

Throughout today, Tuesday and Wednesday, audio/broadcast veteran Michael Abbott, perhaps best known as audio coordinator for the Grammy Awards, will present multi-track microphone mixing demonstrations entitled Mix a Basketball Game in 5.1.

The sessions will allow attendees to mix a basketball game under Abbott's direction. Participants will experience real-time, hands-on mixing in A-T's custom listening room, using state-of-the-art equipment (including a Calrec Sigma audio console), and audition and compare stereo, mono, shotgun and boundary mic options.

Also on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Dr. Fred Ginsburg, specialist in production sound recording for motion pictures and video, will present Audio Acquisition Tips & Tricks. A disting

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Switzerland - Contact microphone manufacturer Schertler has just released its new sensor for banjo, the D-Dyn-Banjo. Using the company's DYN technology, the electro-dynamic transducer has been specially developed to give both a natural and reliable reproduction of the instrument's complex sound characteristics.

Fitted with an XLR connector to ensure professional quality connection in a range of performance situations, the D-Dyn-Banjo is easy to install and unobtrusive when attached to the instrument. The current model is intended for use on banjos with a resonator, however a version for open-backed instruments will be available soon.

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UK - Noel Gallagher has appeared in two concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. Gallagher was flanked by former Oasis bandmates Gem Archer on guitar and Jay Darlington on keyboards, and backed by an eight-piece female orchestra plus the Crouch End Choir. Britannia Row Productions provided a dual Midas XL8 live performance system for FOH and monitors, with a Klark Teknik DN9696 high resolution audio recorder for virtual soundchecking.

FOH engineer Dan Lewis had tried out a Midas PRO6 with some Oasis multitracks he'd recorded on the band's last tour. "I quickly got to grips with the PRO6, and noticed it had the same impressive sound quality that made us spec an XL4 for the Oasis tour," he says. "Things just sounded as they should sound, and needed very little in the way of processing."

As the TCT gigs drew closer and the band's l

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Egypt - Bingo is a subsidiary of ZAD Group in Cairo which launched its latest strategic business unit, ZAD Impact, with the sole objective of making an 'impact' on its partners' stakeholders.

With this in mind, Bingo has invested in Robe DigitalSpot 3000 DTs. It specializes in the design & management of turnkey corporate events, training seminars and multimedia solutions. Initially focused on the medical and pharmaceutical sector, it has also gained work in other industrial areas.

The company is directed by three entrepreneurs - Waleed El Deeb, Osama Gado and Amr El Fass. They have extensive experience within the Middle East/North Africa region in the pharmaceutical sector as well as with other multinationals in different industries, producing both experiential and creatively designed & managed interactive events.

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UK - Cooper Controls has announced the availability of LF50 - a new cost effective licence level, designed with beginner users in mind. The LF50 software has been tailored for entry level users by packaging the core features into a powerful yet simple system.

LF50 includes: 256 channels of control; access to the full fixture library of over 2000 fixture types; up to 10 cue list of 100 cues; simple moving light effects and chases; channel groups, palettes and shortcuts; ability to use both USB-DMX and Ethernet-DMX output methods, and e-mail support.

"LightFactory now has more than 3,500 licensed users worldwide and its controllers have seen great success in a variety of controls applications. From running major stadium spectaculars to local theatre pantomimes, to night clubs and events, museums and architainment applications," says Peter Kirkup, product manager.

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UK - DiGiCo has announced the appointment of new team member James 'JJ' Lawford, who takes up the position of UK sales executive and will provide additional support for its UK operation.

Lawford will work closely with DiGiCo's UK dealer network, helping to further strengthen commercial development in the UK market and provide a dedicated point of contact for both DiGiCo's UK dealers and its end-user customers.

"The DiGiCo team is already very strong," says marketing director, David Webster. "However, we have a real desire to provide the greatest possible level of support and backup to our customer base.

"JJ's appointment will have a direct benefit to the UK market, but will also free up more time and the dedicated abilities of other team members on a global basis. Together with our dealer network, this means that we can bring the considerable advantages o

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Chinese Whispers - Two Chinese singers have become the first in the country to be fined under laws banning lip-synching. Fang Ziyuan and Yin Youcan were fined 50,000 Yuan (£4,760) after they were caught miming at a concert in Chengdu. The pair say they were "only" backing singers and will struggle to pay the fine to cultural authorities. The law was introduced in the wake of the 2008 Beijing Olympics after a girl deemed prettier mimed to vocals performed by another child. The other girl was not considered attractive enough to be the face of China during the opening ceremony.

The fined singers said the sanction was "unfair", while some internet discussion forums have said Chinese authorities are still allowing established stars to lip-synch at events. Chengdu officials said the fine was justified and ruled that their microphones were not giving out any s

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USA - Martin US has confirmed the hiring of Jeff Washburn as new regional sales manager for Martin's Central US territory.

Washburn, a 15 year lighting industry veteran, brings with him a wealth of experience and a firmly rooted relationship network. He has previously worked for Barco/High End Systems and LED Source.

His responsibilities as regional sales manager include working directly with Martin Professional's reseller network, lighting/video designers and key industry influencers. He is based in Austin, Texas.

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UK - PLASA Focus: Leeds 2010 - which takes place on Tuesday 27 & Wednesday 28 April at the Royal Armouries - is fast building its profile as a show for new products as well as networking, with a host of products launched at Frankfurt's Prolight&Sound scheduled to make their first UK appearance in Leeds. Among these are the latest developments from Swedish amplification specialists Lab.gruppen and signal processing innovator Lake, exhibiting alongside sister company, UK loudspeaker manufacturer Tannoy.

Located in Saviles Hall (Hall 2), all three brands will be represented on Stand D29, where the UK sales team will be on hand to discuss any product specific or project related enquiries. With Lab.gruppen having recently unveiled the PLM 20000Q Powered Loudspeaker Management System and likewise with Lake launching the LM 26 standalone processor in Frankfurt, this will be an opportun

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UK - SGM has chosen PLASA Focus in Leeds (27-28 April) as its major UK launch showcase - following "a rapturous reception" to its new range at last month's ProLight&Sound in Frankfurt.

At the same time they will present the team behind their new UK office, and introduce the personnel who will be selling, marketing, servicing and offering technical support following the company's merger with RCF SpA.

Leading the operation is UK director of sales Phil Price, supported by product specialist Greg Oliver and experienced service manager, Maria Jenkins.

Said Price, "It was fundamental to have a professional support infrastructure in place, giving clients the opportunity to discuss purchases directly with the company and have direct contact with in-house specialist technical staff. While goods will be shipped direct from our European warehouse the UK office will hold

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UK - The abundance of skills and talent that constitutes the Black Eyed Peas can at times appear overwhelming; producers, songwriters, musicians, they do it all. These were the challenges confronting designer Bruce Rodgers when he first took the brief for the band.

"And as a live attraction they look great too. I saw right away that the show would be far from conventional; these guys project a lot of energy and more than anything that needs to be expressed in the visual context. The big T shaped forestage stretches the performers into the midst of the fans. Losing the weight of a regular 'end on' emphasis allows the show to become totally immersive."

Rodgers, with collaborative input from lighting designer Marc Brickman, has called upon the services of set builders Tait Towers to realise his design. "The T stage element might look simple," he said, "bu

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The Netherlands - Electric Sound Benelux head John Haug has started an in-house leasing company that allows customers to lease Dynacord Cobra systems "without a whole lot of red tape, and all with very attractive terms".

It's an arrangement that offers customer minimal risk and the potential for maximum profits. "The Cobra is absolutely ideal for the bread-and-butter business," says Haug: "A village fair, a speech by the Mayor, a rock band in the town hall... the system is simply so versatile, so compact and so easy to work with." With the initiative well underway, it appears Electric Sound Benelux has really struck a chord with the pro audio scene in the Low Countries.

"People are having positive experiences with this and word soon spreads. The demand is great across the board. Not least because fairness looms large in the equation. The term

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Spain - ETC's Spanish dealer Stonex continues to introduce users to Ion, with a training day held at the Teatro Campos Eliseos in the northern city of Bilbao earlier this month.

Stonex's product manager Ezequiel Nobili reports, "We did two days of basic training on the Ion with seven people using three Ions. One and half days were in ante rooms learning the geography, navigation and philosophy of the desk - in order to understand the most basic functions - followed by moving light control. The final half day was spent working on the main stage, practising what they learned by controlling moving lights, conventional profiles and a number of the theatre's ETC Selador Series LED fixtures. The new theatre also has a permanent installation of two Ions with fader wings.

"The technical team's experience was varied, with half having very little experience of moving light con

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Italy - Coemar reports that it supplied its products to some of the biggest-grossing concerts last year. At the end of January the weekly Billboard magazine ranked these concerts amongst the Top Ten Tours of 2009. Just under a month later Coemar was also present at the Lo Nuestro Awards organised by the American television network Univision dedicated to Latin music.

The Infinity Wash XL projectors were utilised on the concerts of AC/DC, Pink and Tina Turner. Each projector supplies 1400 W of power and incorporates a 5°- 84° zoom. The performances of Billy Joel & Elton John were highlighted by Coemar's ParLite LED lights.

At the Lo Nuestro Awards Laura Pausini won the award for Best Female Artist in the Pop category and the evening was also a triumph for Coemar lights: once again the Infinity line in the XL and S categories (90 Wash XL, 54 ACL S, 64

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UK - Analogue mixing console manufacturer Audient has announced the extension of its scrappage scheme to all UK customers. Purchasers willing to trade-in their old console will receive £2000 off the published price of a new ASP8024 or ACS8024 high resolution mixing desk until the end of June 2010.

Sales Director Luke Baldry explains: "As we had hoped, this scheme has been very successful with studios as well as colleges and universities, providing an easy way of releasing capital from their older consoles. There are a number of older consoles out there, particularly digital consoles that are becoming unreliable and difficult to service. This scheme provides the perfect opportunity to upgrade to one of our brand new analogue consoles."

The scheme accepts any old console, be it analogue or digital, and is subject to qualification.

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UK - Following the successful format of previous International Theatre Engineering and Architecture Conferences, the three days will see over a hundred experts take part in around thirty presentation and discussion sessions. The Conference, to be held in London from 13-15 June, is attracting a broad range of delegates from venue design, construction, installation and management as well as a large number of designers and practitioners.

All delegates are invited to attend the opening plenary session, which asks the question, Do we need any more theatres? The keynote speaker will contrast the values of having a permanent theatre with the benefits of using found spaces and will examine ways in which venues can be designed or modified so as to be fit for purpose in the modern world.

As well as the main Conference sessions, there are presentations by the major sponsors and bo

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