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France - Since 2024, visitors to the Cité Immersive Viking in Rouen have been able to delve into the fascinating world of the Vikings. The multimedia exhibition retraces the Viking invasion of Normandy in the ninth and tenth centuries and brings the culture and history of the region to life in a multimedia and immersive way.

The organisers behind the exhibition have commissioned a specialist for the technical planning and implementation: the event technology service provider Novelty. Mathieu Cabanes was responsible for the lighting design of the various exhibition rooms. The French lighting designer originally comes from the world of opera, but has also made a name for himself with major corporate and sporting events. In the Cité Immersive exhibition, Cabanes relies on the versatile LED bars from the Cameo Pixbar G2 series and the RGBW PAR spots from the Q

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USA - For this year’s Hangout Fest in Gulf Shores, Alabama, production company TMS chose to go with the proven IP protection of Elation’s Proteus line of multi-environmental luminaires for the Shoreline Stage. With summer heat, frequent thunderstorms and a windy salt-spray setting to deal with, TMS sought the robust durability and weather-resistant performance of the established line of IP-rated luminaires.

Held 17-19 May on the white sand beaches of Gulf Shores, with production management provided by Lambda Productions, the annual three-day music festival serves as the kick-off to summer with both established artists and emerging talent playing on five different stages. The event is produced by AEG/Hangout Music Fest.

TMS has handled lighting production for the festival for many years and this year chose a nearly all Elation Proteus rig for the

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USA - The annual three-day Northern Nights Music Festival takes place in and around the Cooks Valley Campgrounds in Piercy, CA.

Adding to the atmosphere this year was a new lighting rig designed by Brian Willison that featured 160 Chauvet Professional fixtures supplied by 4Wall Entertainment. Included in this mix were 22 Maverick Force S Spots, 12 Maverick Storm 2 BeamWashes, 32 Color Strike M motorised strobe-washes, 14 Rogue R1 FXB units, 62 Colorado 1QS RGBW wash lights, six Rogue R1 Washes, and 12 Colorado PXL 16 motorised battens.

The colour rendering prowess and intense output of these fixtures were used to create a variety of deeply evocative looks that contributed to the transformative vibe of Northern Nights. When designing the rig, Willison strove to create a harmonious balance between the lights and the 31.3’ by 18.8’ video wall.

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USA - Based in San Diego, California, turnkey production design studio and rental company Maktive says it is “dedicated to bringing the GLP fixture experience to the masses”.

The company has been quick to back up this pledge by ordering large quantities of the German company’s latest generation of IP65-rated fixtures, all on the advanced X5 platform.

When it “blind purchased” 150 of the new JDC2 IPs after seeing prototypes at the LDI booth last November, it became its single largest investment in one type of fixture. And by then it had already bought 100 each of the impression X5 IP Bar 1000 and Fusion by GLP Exo Beam 10s, as well as 50 of the new impression X5 IP Maxx.

The IP fixtures already serve the company well in all elements, as they travel coast-to-coast during the outdoor event season. But Bryan McClanahan, who set up the p

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South Africa - Production designer Wilhelm Disbergen has completed an array of video-focused shows across his home country, utilising tvONE's Green Hippo brand of Hippotizer Media Servers to transform the look and feel of each piece.

Disbergen – who has served as video and production designer for dance and ballet, musicals, opera, theatre and corporate projects – focused on two of Johannesburg’s National School of the Arts (NSA) productions recently, using Hippotizer Media Servers on both to raise the bar on visual design.

One of these was Project 24, which invited audiences to experience a new generation of emerging choreographers from the school to showcase new choreography. During the production, the students gave shape and form to abstract concepts and ideas as they offered a unique perspective and window into the mindset of young

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Europe - Elumen8 has announced the release of their new Tour Batten IP, a powerful fixture equipped with integral pivoting brackets, omega clamps and a rugged, rental-ready IP65 housing. It’s ready to be taken on the road with the optional eight-way batten flight case.

Ten 10W tunable warm white LEDs produce a variable colour temperature from a rich warm white (1,600K) up to a realistic halogen (2,900K) tone. The temperature can be preset via the rear menu or DMX. When dimmed, the fixture can emulate a traditional halogen lamp with a rich amber glow similar to a sunstrip. Colour temperature processing is handled automatically via the battens CPU.

Chris Beesley, product sourcing manager says: "The Elumen8 Tour Batten has been revamped and is now IP rated – preparing it for use in outdoor events, concerts and festivals. The LED and collimator combi

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USA - When Kelly Feild returned to Bandit Lites as the director of personnel, she referred to it as “coming home”, working alongside Bandit Lites vice-president of business and innovation, Jake Tickle.

Feild now serves as the second in command at the Bandit International Facility in Nashville. This continues the Bandit move into what the firm calls Gen8 at Bandit. “A new generation of young, talented people are taking the leadership positions to guide Bandit through the next 30 years,” said Bandit Lites chair and founder Michael T. Strickland. “Kelly and several other younger people are now in the critical roles at Bandit. They both follow the established Bandit Standards, but with a point of view and outlook for how to improve every day. The one constant is change, and Kelly is a big part of the Gen8 change at Bandit.”

“I started at Ba

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UK - The winners of the 2024 PLASA Awards for Innovation were announced last night at PLASA Show, currently running at Olympia London. The awards, run in association with LSi, are respected industry-wide for celebrating future-focussed technology that improves safety, efficiency and performance through new methods and materials.

44 products were entered this year, with the judges ultimately awarding eight products. And, for the first time in a number of years, the judges were delighted to also award the sustainability award. This year’s judging team comprised 13 independent technical specialists from a wide array of backgrounds, chaired once again by chartered engineer and LSi columnist, James Eade.

The winning products and judges’ comments are listed below:
Glensound for GTM Mobile  
The judges felt that this f

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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UK - Having appeared to great acclaim and huge popularity last year, Classic Gear Live, which presents some of the key lighting and sound products that have shaped the entertainment industry, is back for 2024 at this year’s PLASA Show.

This year’s display builds on the success of last year, with some returning favourites and a whole bunch of ‘new’ classics besides.

On show this year: the Vari-Lite VL2, VL4 and Artisan for those who missed them last year, but alongside them the Vari-Lite’s rivals from back in the day, the moving mirror lights – GoldenScan and RoboScan, controlled by a Wholehog II console, marking the 30th anniversary of its PLASA debut.

Stepping back a generation: Avo’s QM500, or for a complete contrast in size, Zero88’s Sirius, the console that introduced so many to memory lighting control. Many would then gra

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UK - Robe is using the buzz and hustle of the 2024 PLASA London expo to launch four new products – the iForte Fresnel, the Painte Fresnel, the SVOPATT and the SVB1.

The new Robe Liveexpo production performance extravaganza will be premiered on stand A70 – The Fifth Dimension, featuring three live performers, lots of tech and heaps of imagination.

Robe’s other businesses – architectural and LED lighting manufacturer Anolis, networking and control specialist Artistic Licence, UK-based console manufacturer Avolites and Australian-based power distribution gurus LSC – will all be located on adjacent stands.

The Fifth Dimension will feature a diversity of Robe fixtures like iBolt, iForte LTX, T32 Slim, Footsie1 and Footsie2 Slim, iSpiiderX, TetraX, Tetra2, the ever-popular LEDBeam 350, the RoboSpot remote follow spot sys

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UK - Avolites plans the UK debut of the Diamond 7 (D7), the newest addition to the Diamond collection of consoles, at this year’s London PLASA show on stand C28 within the Robe village. Two variants, D7-330 and D7-215, positioned as “the ultimate travel and performance console”, that can be packed in a standard Peli Air case and checked in as hold luggage to fly anywhere with you, will be on the Avolites stand for demonstration.

Other hardware available for demonstration on the stand includes the flagship lighting control console the Diamond 9, with both variants D9-330 and D9-215, along with the T3 and T3-W – Avolites’ smallest footprint professional lighting control product, where portability, compactness and performance are crucial.

Plus, the tried and trusted Essential Collection Sapphire Touch, Arena, Tiger Touch II and Quartz consoles

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UK - The Obsidian Control Systems team is attending the upcoming PLASA Show with new devices in its award-winning Netron data distribution range, including the world's first line of IP66-rated data signal products for entertainment.

Despite the immense amount of IP-rated entertainment technology on the market, lighting professionals have lacked IP-rated data distribution devices to provide the required infrastructure. Obsidian has changed all that. On display at Stand C26 will be a six-port RDM Splitter (RDM6 IP), six-port EtherDMX Node (EN6 IP), and an eight-port managed POE Network switch (NS8 IP), all IP66 rated and in stock and shipping.

The Netron IP66 range blends the proven chassis and connector technology of Elation’s established IP65 Proteus lighting fixtures with the Netron data platform. The Netron IP66 range utilises a custom-designed d

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UK - LDR’s Lisa and Marco will be present at the trade show, thanks to the support of distributors Gobo Plus (Stand E80) and Prolight UK (Stand G28). They will be available to anyone who wishes to learn more about the new Astro Followspots or any other product showcased at the event.

“Our products, particularly the entire range of followspots, are considered the best in their specific category, and we are very keen to illustrate their excellent features and clearly explain the technical features,” says Lisa Papi, managing director of LDR. For this reason, we always strive to be present at significant events.”

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UK - A new partnership has been announced by lighting designers Ross Chapple and Nick Jevons. Auratecture brings together the combined creative talent of these two lighting and production designers to offer a “design house” with a bold artistic vision for clients seeking “dynamic, unique, and innovative lighting and stage concepts”.

“We have a historical friendship stretching back over a decade, during which time we have admired each other’s creativity and work ethos. Our individual artistic visions are contrasting yet complementary, and we felt the time was right to bring our thinking, skills and resources together to build something really special – a design partnership where our creativity could nurture exciting new collaborations,” explains Jevons.

“Nick and I are both musically driven people,” expands Chapple. “Creating imp

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Europe - Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres world tour has received widespread acclaim since launching in 2022, not only for the band’s celebrated music and engaging onstage presence, but also for their efforts in ushering in a new era of sustainable touring. Award-winning lighting designer Sooner Routhier has been working with Coldplay since 2019 and, keeping with the environmental ethic, she chose to light the shows using greener, more eco-friendly fixtures. The lighting vendor for the tour is a long-time partner, Upstaging.

Routhier’s original tour design launched in 2022 in support of the Music of the Spheres album, and the band is continuing the current stadium tour with the same design. For this summer’s European leg, which launched on 8 June at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, she was looking for the most effective way to add a se

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