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29 January 2025

France - Tracking startup Naostage is growing its presence in Europe with the addition of four new distributors. These strategic partnerships in Poland, Spain, as well as the Benelux and Scandinavia regions serve the demand for expanding need for Naostage’s K System beaconless, live 3D tracking solution.

Operating through its subsidiaries in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland, Arva Audio is representing Naostage in Scandinavia. Lars Baun Frederiksen, CEO of Alfa Audio A/S in Denmark, daughter company to Swedish Arva Trading, sees Naostage as an essential addition to the company’s portfolio: “Tracking technology is becoming increasingly important in pro audio, and Naostage is a perfect match for the immersive solutions we provide.”

Headquartered in Gdańsk, Lauda Central has over time evolved into a cross-border sales and marketing platform d

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29 January 2025

Europe - German rapper and pop singer Cro took fans on a musical journey through his career, spanning more than a decade, when he played 11 dates in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on his Cronicles Tour 2024 supported by Claypaky Sharpy X Frame and Skylos lighting fixtures.

Creative director Clemens Hofbauer aimed to build a show within a very modern and contemporary world, versatile enough to support a narrative that took the audience from the artist’s past through the present and into his future. Hofbauer also provided production design and video content for the tour. Satis&Fy was the lighting and set vendor.

Lighting designer Roland Greil of 360º Collective selected 67 versatile Claypaky Sharpy X Frames and 20 Skylos laser-source beam fixtures, to illuminate the artist and the very minimalistic and contemporary stage architecture

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29 January 2025

USA - This past holiday season, lighting design group Lightswitch and production house Upstaging collaborated on a new lighting experience at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Impressed by the magical lighting Lightswitch had created for Illumination: Tree Lights at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois – one of the nation’s most cherished light displays which has featured Elation lighting since 2016 – Meijer Gardens sought the same level of quality and entrusted Lightswitch to design something spectacular for their space.

The creative team delivered an art and nature-inspired display of experiences, many of them interactive, that delighted visitors from 27 November to 4 January. Creative direction, lighting design, and programming were all spearheaded by Lightswitch, with Upstaging providing

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29 January 2025

Spain - Wireless LED lighting specialist Astera has positioned its booth – P300 in Hall 6 – at the ISE expo in Barcelona, right at the heart of the rental and staging section to capitalise on the crossover worlds of live shows and events and film/broadcast production.

The stand is designed to riff with the official QuikSpot product video, filmed at a castle in Slovenia, and this new product – launched December 2024 – will be a major focus for Astera at the show.

QuikSpot is a flexible battery-powered LED lighting fixture designed to meet the demands of fast-paced environments for events and media productions, combining ease of use, accurate performance, and rapid setup for professionals who value efficient and versatile solutions in a compact format.

This zoomable, single-source spotlight draws inspiration from the efficient workflow

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29 January 2025

Europe - Ayrton has announced the release of a newly upgraded Nando 502 Wash, the latest in Ayrton’s Multi Sources IP65 6 Series, which was launched last year and has proved a successful evolution of the NandoBeam range.

For this luminaire, Ayrton has developed “a unique concept of a revolutionary machined light guide that provides an optimum level of diffusion and a significant improvement in luminous flux”.

The new Nando 502 Wash is fitted with 12 high-performance 40W LED sources with RGB-L additive colour synthesis and a proprietary optical system made up of a unique 210mm cluster in PMMA. This optical combination produces an improved luminous flux of over 11,000 lumens and a highly uniform mixture of pastel or saturated colours.

Nando 502 Wash is a precision machine that allows perfect colour reproducibility with a colour rendering

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28 January 2025

South Africa - The second series of The Masked Singer SA was one of the most successful music TV shows of 2024, broadcast on SABC, and featuring a production lighting design created by two of the country’s most talented LDs, Ryan Lombard and Joshua Cutts, based around the core components of 150 Robe moving lights.

All technical production was supplied by Blond Productions for the series, which was recorded at the Studios on Harley facility in Randburg, Greater Johannesburg.

Lombard and Cutts had previously worked together on Family Feud and SA’s Got Talent so it made sense for them to once again pool their imaginations for The Masked Singer SA.

With Cutts coming in as a designer as well, Lombard made some changes to the original design based on what he had learned during season 1, which

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28 January 2025

Singapore - The Production People, Singapore, has recently invested in its first Robert Juliat fixtures with the purchase of two 600W LED-sourced RJ Oz 7°-14.5° followspots from Total Solution Marketing, Robert Juliat’s exclusive distributor for Singapore.

The Production People (TPP) is a full-service rental company in Singapore providing audio, lighting and video equipment, and crew for a wide range of events and clientele throughout Asia. As a company ethos it places high value in people, technology and know-how. With this in mind, and with its old 1200W MSR followspots gradually failing and in need of replacement, it looked to Robert Juliat for replacements.

“We were aware that our old stock was becoming more unreliable and were receiving an increased number of calls for renewals, especially from our theatre productions which have need for a

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28 January 2025

Spain - Christie will present its most extensive showcase of AV technology to date across two stands in Hall 3 - 3K500 and 3C400 - under the theme Experience is everything.

Christie will highlight its latest visual solutions, including LED video walls, 1DLP and 3DLP laser projectors, and powerful content management and image processing solutions.

“As a long-standing AV technology innovator, our partners rely on us to provide exceptional tools and expertise to enable them to exceed their clients’ expectations,” says Michael Bosworth, executive vice-president, Enterprise, at Christie. “Our technologies work in harmony to create unique immersive and interactive experiences, from display technology to content management and processing. As a founding member of ISE, we know the show is a fantastic platform to showcase our technologies in a

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28 January 2025

Spain - Follow-Me will be demonstrating its full range of technologies at ISE 2025. Follow-Me offers flexible tracking solutions that scale with the size of the show. Its Follow-Me 3D and Follow-Me Track-iT technologies allow users to merge and integrate with any lighting console, video, sound and automation system on the market.

The Follow-Me 3D system is independent from any fixture manufacturer and can control any lighting fixture that can pan and tilt. Fixtures can be used not only as follow-spots, but also as general lighting and effects, while multiple fixtures can be allocated per performer using a single system. Lighting designers can merge and integrate with a lighting console of their choice or send out Posi Stage Net (PSN) and Open Sound Control (OSC) data to audio or video systems and media servers.

Extending a Follow-Me 3D SIX system wit

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27 January 2025

UK - Through pioneering a new entry-level qualification, Poole’s Lighthouse is highlighting offstage roles to young people interested in exploring careers in theatre and live events.

Working with the Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT) Lighthouse will host a pilot of the new Copper Award, created to recognise the achievements of initial entrants in the industry by engaging them in introductory training into backstage jobs.

The pilot is being run as part of the Young Technicians course at Lighthouse from next month and is already underway at the Southbank Centre in London as part of its Technical Academy.

“Lighthouse is proud to partner with ABTT and the Southbank Centre to pioneer the new Copper Award and to help nurture the UK's next generation of theatre technicians,” says chief executive Elspeth McBain.

“We wa

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27 January 2025

Spain - Visitors to ISE 2025 will have the opportunity to explore the latest innovations from the Obsidian lighting control brand. Head to booth 6R700 to demo Obsidian hardware and PC systems, including the NX1 and NX2, compact yet full-featured lighting consoles.

Obsidian’s popular and award-winning Netron data distribution devices will also be featured, including a comprehensive line tailored for system integrators and fixed installations, plus the “world's first IP65-rated devices for entertainment signal distribution”.

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24 January 2025

USA - Chauvet has announced that it has acquired LiteGear, a manufacturer of film and broadcast LED systems. Together with Chauvet's Kino Flo brand, the Burbank, CA-based company will form the new Chauvet Cinema Group, which will be led by industry veteran Mike Wagner.

Founded in 2006, LiteGear has established a reputation in its industry for its innovative and reliable products, including its widely acclaimed LiteMat series of lightweight colour-corrected lighting solutions for film and television productions.

The company will maintain its brand identity, culture, and strong industry connections while expanding its product range under the Chauvet umbrella. Mike Bauman and Al DeMayo, two of LiteGear's founders, will continue to take active roles in product development, working closely with the film community to ensure the continued release of advance

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24 January 2025

Spain - With solutions on show for the retail, corporate, education, content and virtual production sectors, Sony will be demonstrating how its smart AV tech and integrations are changing the way we collaborate in addition to its growing ecosystem of partnerships that help to deliver enriched connected experiences.

ESG is at the heart of Sony, and the Sony booth (3E300) will once again be completely sustainable and will showcase its Making it, Moving it, Using it and Re-using it initiative alongside its most recent certificate updates and partnerships. To ensure a brighter future, Sony will continue to drive its environmental initiatives by building products, solutions and services that are reliable and offer compelling total cost of ownership.

The BZ-L Series Bravia Professional Displays are designed with a strong focus on sustainability an

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24 January 2025

Spain - Robert Juliat (booth 6K700) will be showcasing innovative and quality lighting solutions with its latest LED followspots, profiles and Fresnels offering versatile solutions for venues of all sizes.

Attendees will discover the latest addition to the Robert Juliat LED range of followspots, Lexie. Compact in size, comparable to the Roxie model, yet with a more powerful output, Lexie followspot (1176) features a 400W LED engine delivering approximately 15,000 lumens with a crisp 6500K cool white source. ISE 2025 will mark its official launch.

The Tristan followspot, which was shown as an exclusive preview at ISE 2024, will be back again with new enhanced functionality and accessories. The 825W cool white LED followspot rivals the performance of traditional 1800W MSR followspots, making it an attractive solution for all mid-range applications. A h

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24 January 2025

Europe - After 21 years, Robe outgoing global sales director Ingo Dombrowski will step away from the business and retire from active duties at the end of 2025.

Dombrowski joined Robe in 2004 initially as business development manager, then became a key account manager for Europe helping to manage a period of rapid growth for the company, which saw it jump from being the aspiring ‘new kid on the block’ to a global market leader in moving light and LED technology. “It’s been an absolutely incredible journey,” Dombrowski stated, “and I am very proud to have played a part in Robe’s incredible ascendency”.

After the end of 2025, Dombrowski will be re-defining his work-life balance and focusing on sailing, cycling, spending time with his family and grandchildren plus the many other activities he enjoys.

Meantime, Dombrowski’s hando

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23 January 2025

France - The Place Carnot Market site in Figeac has recently received a new Anolis Calumma XS lighting installation, part of a major new renovation project to generally open and improve sightlines and spatiality throughout the Market Hall and integrate it with the surrounding buildings, cafes, and restaurants of the Market Square.

The medieval-style market dates to the 19th century and is a landmark of the town, renowned both locally and nationally as a destination for lovers of good products from all over the Lot.

In 2022, the Grand-Figeac Commune (town council) commenced a renovation project to upgrade the Place Carnot market, and as part of this asked landscape and architectural lighting practice Quartiers Lumières – from Castanet-Tolosan – to develop a lighting scheme highlighting the Market Hall canopy and its intricate roof structure. The

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23 January 2025

Spain - ETC is set to make its return to Integrated Systems Europe with a showcase of its latest technologies on stand 6M900. ETC specialists will be available for one-on-one consultations and demonstrations throughout the four-day show.

Full system solutions from ETC’s architectural and networking families will be presented at the show including F-Drive, Mosaic and new additions to the Paradigm line. Visitors to the stand will be able to see firsthand the colour control, energy-saving features and user-friendly systems on the stand that are designed to suit installations of all sizes and budgets.

A selection of ETC’s entertainment products for the rental market will also be showcased on the stand. The newly launched High End Systems Zeo and SolaPix Fan 8 will be amongst ETC’s automated fixtures, alongside the Halcyon range, affordable Ministar

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23 January 2025

Europe - Claypaky’s Mini-B Sparky Aqua is billed as ‘a game-changer in the world of compact and lightweight mini moving-heads’. This IP66-rated fixture is making waves with its rugged design and powerful performance, suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments where durability and effects are essential.

Its high-output RGBW SMD LEDs, arranged in 10 individually controllable concentric circles, not only deliver intense colours, but also ensure even light distribution across a wide 120° flood and extreme strobe effects.

Mini-B Sparky Aqua offers very fast pan and tilt movements, for swift and precise positioning of light beams. This agility makes it perfect for live performances, events, and installations that require dynamic lighting effects that can be adjusted on the fly. From soft colour fades to kaleidoscopic sweeps of light, its capa

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23 January 2025

Spain - Elation invites lighting professionals to Experience Tomorrow at Booth 6R700 at ISE 2025, where visitors can ‘discover the future of lighting technology by exploring Elation’s latest advancements in professional lighting’.

Elation will showcase new product lines including Paragon, Elation’s new flagship automated lighting series and winner of the Best Debuting Product Award at the LDI show in December. With an adaptable design, TruTone variable CRI technology, and weatherproof IP54 rating, Paragon enables more refined creative expression.

Available in three high-performance models (S, M, LT), Paragon combines multiple fixture roles in a single, adaptable design. Its precision-engineered profile lens can be easily interchanged with a Fresnel Wash or PC Beam lens for greater flexibility. Housing a white LED engine with fast zoo

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22 January 2025

USA - New York-based Group One, the US distributor for DiGiCo, Solid State Logic, Calrec, KLANG, Fourier Audio, Sound Devices Astral RF, elektraLite, and other top pro audio and lighting industry brands, has announced several key changes to its management team.

First, Austin Freshwater has been appointed to serve as the new CEO for Group One, in addition to carrying on his current role as managing director for DiGiCo. Freshwater originally joined the digital console maker as general manager in 2017, coming to the brand after a decade spent with Canon. After four years with DiGiCo at its global headquarters in Chessington, UK, he was promoted to the position of managing director in 2021. Now, as CEO of Group One, Freshwater will further oversee all sales, marketing, and support teams for each of the distributor’s pro audio and lighting brands across the Uni

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22 January 2025

Germany - Lighting designer Matthaus Scheuerer used Claypaky Arolla Aqua Spots for four weeks on the last tour he did with German thrash metal band Kreator, and gives the fixtures rave reviews for their reliability and performance. 

“I got the opportunity to see the Arolla Aqua Spot in action and to test its strengths extensively, and the experience showed me why the fixture is so highly valued and considered by many colleagues to be one of the best options in its class,” says Scheuerer.

“The Arolla Aqua Spot proved to be extremely robust and durable. During the entire four weeks of use, there were no failures whatsoever, a clear testament to the high quality of workmanship and reliability of this product,” he states. “Even under demanding conditions in various arenas, the spot worked perfectly at all times. The lamps were mounted on dolli

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22 January 2025

France - Digital Projection’s M-Vision 27000 WU delivered projection for Paris Basketball for the team’s first match in the top-flight international EuroLeague championship.

The M-Vision 27000 WU lit up every corner of the 8,000-capacity Adidas Arena for the opening game of Paris Basketball’s debut EuroLeague campaign (against Serbia’s Crvena Zvezda), as well as the team’s first full season in its new home arena, inaugurated in February 2024.

In collaboration with Digital Projection’s distribution partner, ETHA International, Paris-based video mapping specialist Doxa Vision deployed four M-Vision 27000 WU projectors to illuminate the interior of the Adidas Arena, taking full advantage of the projectors’ 27,000 lumens’ output to deliver vivid, vibrant visuals – including projected on-court banners celebrating Paris Basketball’s mai

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22 January 2025

France - At the Parc du Sautour in Les Mureaux, aerial hoopers, jugglers, clowns, and other acclaimed acts from all over the world entertained the Festival du Cirque International crowd with their virtuosity. Contributing to the magic was the event's lighting, which like the artists it illuminated went beyond the ordinary to find new ways to engage people visually.

Light technician Frederic Sportiello and the entire team accented every dramatic acrobatic move and enlivened every humorous antic at the circus with their colourful and dynamic lighting. Key to helping them accomplish this feat was a collection of 40 Chauvet Professional Maverick, Colorado, and Rogue fixtures supplied by Remote.

"In lighting this event, we were looking for new and different effects that were completely unheard of at other circus festivals," noted Sportiello. "We especiall

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21 January 2025

UK - Speaker applications are now open for PLASA Focus Leeds, which returns to the city’s Royal Armouries museum from 13-14 May 2025. Renowned for its welcoming and vibrant atmosphere, the ever-popular PLASA Focus Leeds trade show attracts over 2,000 professionals each year and showcases more than 150 leading brands from across the lighting, sound, AV, rigging, staging and production industries.

Speaking as part of the event’s seminar programme is a unique opportunity to connect with a broad audience, as the sessions draw over 600 industry attendees across two theatres during the show’s two days. 

“Your insights could have an impact far beyond the UK, reaching professionals eager to learn and innovate,” say the show’s organisers. “This is your chance to position yourself as a thought leader, sharing knowledge that could help shape the