For this month’s cover story, Rob Speight reports on Ben Howard’s latest tour; Jerry Gilbert explores the history of the use of lasers in live entertainment lighting in the latest edition of Heritage Pathways; James Simpson reviews Cameo’s Oron H2 laser sourced moving head; Richard Cadena gets to grips with High End Systems’ SolaPix Fan 8; Rachel Terzian meets the team behind drapery specialist, Sceniq; Phil Ward learns what’s new from CUK and 1 Sound; Claire Beeson attends the launch of EM Acoustics’ new Reference speakers; Sarah Rushton-Read reports from Be Seen. Be Heard; and we learn about the career and motivations of Christie Lites’ Amber Etra – plus all your regular favourites and more!
Rob Speight reports from London’s Eventim Apollo on Ben Howard’s special anniversary tour, which keeps the crew on their toes . . .
In the first of two instalments on the history of laser technology being used in live entertainment, Jerry Gilbert reflects on the origins of the industry . . .
Heather Sterland explores the world of Fresnel fixtures for both stage and studio use . . .
Richard Cadena gets to grips with High End Systems’ recently launched SolaPix Fan 8 . . .
Sarah Rushton-Read reports from an event established to address the lack of diversity in the entertainment technology and backstage workforce . . .
Rachel Terzian discovers how a newly-formed set design company has hit the ground running as a truly collaborative enterprise . . .
Claire Beeson visits EM Acoustics’ headquarters to witness the launch of the company’s latest Reference series loudspeakers . . .
LSi discovers how London’s iconic Brixton Academy has benefitted from a major tech upgrade . . .