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07 March 2025

The Netherlands - Schaffelaar Theatre in Barneveld is a popular and busy receiving house with a constant flow of shows – musicals, dance, cabaret, comedy and concerts of all types – serving the local community with a lively programme of arts and culture. It is also home to the Barneveld’s Symphony Orchestra, and the venue hosts regular business events and private hires.

There is a 572-capacity large hall and a small hall accommodating 198 people, and recently, there has been a serious investment in Robe moving lights.

The purchase, delivered by Robe’s Benelux distributor Controllux, has so far comprised eight Paintes, 12 x LEDBeam 350 RGBA FWs – with soft focus for the pastel ranges – six T11 Profile multispectral units and five TX1 PosiProfiles. The Paintes were the first to be installed in a theatre in the Netherlands.

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07 March 2025

USA - Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Centre’s Terrace Theatre is said to hold a special place in the hearts of comedians and comedy enthusiasts as the location where Richard Pryor: Live in Concert, the first full-length movie to exclusively feature stand-up comedy, was filmed in 1979.

Following an upgrade during 2024, performers and audiences alike are now benefiting from the presence of a new pair of DiGiCo audio mixing consoles – a Quantum338 and Quantum225, both supplied by Huntington Beach-based dealer Apex Audio – at the venerable 3,000-seat venue, which opened in 1962.

Mike Glines, the centre’s head audio tech, sums up the decision to purchase two DiGiCo Quantum consoles for the venue in just a few words: “To start, the sound, then the workflow. And I just thought it was the easiest digital board I’ve ever had to

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07 March 2025

USA - Los Angeles-based Lighten Up Inc. chose 30 Ayrton Diablo and 30 Zonda 3 FX fixtures to upgrade the rig in nya studios Main Room from conventional to moving lights.

Lighten Up is a leading lighting and A/V services company in event production and maintains an extensive lighting equipment rental inventory. The company has a preferred vendor relationship with nya studios, which boasts more than 50,000 square feet of indoor space and an abundance of outdoor space with east and west campus facilities that include three sound stages and support spaces, an elevated and adaptable event space, 77-person cinema, board rooms, coffee bar and lounge.

“The Main Room at the nya west campus had an existing rig with all conventional fixtures, so it was time for an upgrade,” says Brian Kim, vice president, design & production at Lighten Up. “By install

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07 March 2025

UAE - Dubai’s Atlantis The Royal has installed an L-Acoustics professional sound system in its grand lobby.

The grand lobby of Atlantis The Royal is an expansive space spanning 80m, with soaring 20mceilings and dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass walls. This architecture created a challenge – to deliver concert hall audio quality while preserving the visual sophistication of one of Dubai's most striking interior spaces.

"The brief called for an audio system that could meet the highest professional standards while respecting the lobby's dramatic architecture," explains Huw Godfrey, head of system Integration at Creative Technology Middle East (CTME). "We designed a discrete solution that delivers exceptional versatility – providing both refined background music and concert-quality live performances without compromise – even in a space defined by s

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07 March 2025

Malta - A lighting rig comprised of 92 ADJ fixtures has been installed by FutureTech Pro at Hive nightclub in Malta. A combination of moving heads, static pars, LED strobes and UV cannons provide a versatile and effective lighting system for the venue, which is capable of delivering a totally immersive experience. This is further enhanced by smoke and haze, created by machines selected from ADJ’s catalogue of atmospheric effect generators.

Intimate, but popular, Hive is located in the heart of the Paceville district of St. Julian’s, Malta’s clubbing capital. Housed in the building that once was home to the Axis Discotheque, this new club has a large central dancefloor, surrounded by a stage at the front, a raised seating area on one side and a bar on the other, with a VIP mezzanine above.

The venue’s extensive lighting system was designed by

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07 March 2025

UK - Known for his work on major productions such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Blitz, Paddington in Peru and Bridget Jones’s Diary, Academy Award-winning production sound mixer John Casali has relied on Wisycom’s innovative audio equipment for his RF setup since 2016. Today, his RF system is comprised almost entirely of the brand’s solutions, which he continues to rely on for durability and performance.

Casali recently upgraded his setup to include Wisycom’s MTP61 Bodypack Transmitters, which he praises for the improved audio quality of the enhanced ENS companders. “We have been impressed with Wisycom’s reliability and build quality since the first time we used the brand,” Casali says. “From a practical point of view, the form factor and rounded body of the MTP61 have made a tangible difference in the field. The d

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06 March 2025

Finland - Setting the stage for some of the biggest rock acts on earth since 1970, the historic Tavastia Live Club in Finland has completed a major AV system upgrade, with Kramer’s award-winning Control and AVoIP signal transmission technology used to revolutionize all in-house digital communications and drive new experiences for music fans and VIP guests alike.

Kramer’s advanced range of multi-award-winning Kramer Control and AVoIP signal transmission solutions were selected to revolutionize the visual capabilities inside the Tavastia Live Club.

Opened in 1970, and located on the outskirts of Helsinki city centre, the 700-capacity Tavastia Live Club is a true bucket-list venue for music fans and musicians worldwide. Maintaining an old-school look and feel, the venue plays host to an almost daily lineup of live entertainment, ranging from local a

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06 March 2025

Philippines - Parañaque City’s 1118 AutoSpa, an auto detailing and car wash facility, has chosen its sound system with JBL Professional solutions. The project was completed by Lyric Piano and Organ Corporation, which served as both the distributor and integrator of the installation.

Founded with a commitment to delivering top-tier car care, 1118 AutoSpa specialises in meticulous detailing and advanced paint protection techniques. They sought an audio solution that would provide an immersive sound environment for customers while ensuring seamless communication for staff.

“Installing sound systems in a car wash environment posed unique challenges,” explained Merlino Neira Jr (system engineer) and Andrian Lias (project lead) of Lyric Piano and Organ Corporation. “High humidity and water exposure required durable solutions. We chose JBL Control

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06 March 2025

UK - Based on the box office hits of Magic Mike and Magic Mike XXL, Magic Mike Live! is a 360-degree dance and acrobatic spectacular. Conceived by the film’s original star Channing Tatum, the show takes place at London’s Hippodrome Casino and features heart-racing dance routines that take place in front of, above and around the audience.

Due to the immersive nature of the performance, the show has to ensure that its performers are fully safe at all times. As such, they asked Solutions On Stage to design, manufacture and test bespoke steelwork for a specific track used throughout the show, which had to meet the necessary requirements for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Solutions On Stage’s technical director Darren Williams comments: “A request came in from the technical team for us to inspect the suspension of

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06 March 2025

Spain - Green Hippo’s Hippotizer Media Servers were the choice again this year for a magical projection installation on the Epson stand at ISE 2025. The project rigged a 2.2m mirrored globe, onto which AI-generated bright, floral and kaleidoscopic content was projected via three 4K, 20,000 lumen Epson EB-PQ2220B projectors. At the heart of the EcoSphere system were two Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 Media Servers running as main and backup, supplied by Motion Mapping and Stage Sound Services (SSS).

UK-based, long-time Epson collaborator Motion Mapping brought its brand of spectacular to the project, which was presented as part of Epson’s See It, Feel It campaign. Motion Mapping worked alongside creative agency One Thousand to provide the technical delivery of the visual installation for Epson, whilst One Thousand focused on the actual visual content for

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05 March 2025

Europe - On his current Cronicles tour, the German rapper Cro has not only been looking back on his musical history, but also taking a look into the future. Roland Greil designed the lighting for the show – and in so doing, gave GLP’s new LED FatBeam fixture, Mad Maxx, its tour premiere. The recently introduced Mad Maxx is the first LED-based spotlight comparable to 3kW and 7kW xenon spotlights.

Using a single device, the designer has created a series of impressive visual effects, including stunning shadows and silhouettes, giving the show a distinctive look and producing big moments.

With IP65-rated weather protection, the device was specially developed for use as a SkyBeam or as a super FatBeam effect on stages and events. It has no visible external focus points within the emerging beam. With a virtual iris, users can reduce the diamet

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05 March 2025

UK - Located in the Royal College of Music’s East Tower, the Carne Room is one of the institution’s four Parry Rooms, named after composer Hubert Parry (and Royal College of Music director between 1895 and 1918). Also known as the East Parry room, it functions as a multi-use space for performance, practice, teaching and meetings, with visitors treated to views overlooking the Royal Albert Hall.

In order to deliver high quality audio during hybrid meetings, a pair of Audio-Technica ATND1061DAN Dante-enabled Beamforming Ceiling Array microphones was recently installed in the Carne Room’s vaulted ceiling. The unobtrusive design of the microphones was furthered by a custom paintjob by Aura Futures, ensuring the perfect fit for the venue’s impressive aesthetic.

“While the natural reverb in the room is wonderful for acoustic performances, when we

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05 March 2025

France - APG’s iX series speakers and Active Audio column speakers are at the heart of Videlio’s major AV overhaul at the Westfield Les 4 Temps (Paris) shopping centre.

Located in La Défense, the business district to the west of the French capital, and boasting more than 200 shops, 40 restaurants and a 16-screen cinema, Westfield Les 4 Temps is Europe’s largest shopping centre. The audio upgrade, undertaken by Paris-based AV specialist Videlio, was designed to fully immerse Westfield Les 4 Temps visitors in the environment by making audio an integral part of their shopping experience.

Stéphane Le Roux, head of digital media for Videlio’s specialist complex-projects division, Videlio-Scénotechnique, has been working with Westfield Les 4 Temps owner Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield for 10 years, overseeing maintenance of its existing AV systems and

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05 March 2025

New Zealand - Baycourt Community & Arts Centre, situated in the heart of downtown Tauranga, is the Bay of Plenty's premier performing arts facility. Designed to serve both the local community and international touring productions, the venue provides spaces for a diverse range of performances.

At the core of Baycourt is the Addison Theatre, a 500+ seat venue equipped with a bespoke orchestra pit and a world-class fly tower. To maintain its reputation for excellence, the venue continuously invests in top-tier technology, ensuring performers and audiences experience outstanding stage productions.

As part of this commitment, Baycourt recently completed a major lighting upgrade with the support of Show Technology, focusing on enhancing its stage capabilities with a suite of Prolights fixtures, ensuring high-performance lighting solutions for its produ

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04 March 2025

Spain - On 1 February, Basque band Esne Beltza bade farewell to their fans with a spectacular final concert at Bilbao Arena in Miribilla. With 8,000 people in attendance, the event was a true celebration of the band's career, featuring a visual production that matched the energy of their music.

At the heart of the lighting design were 24 Ayrton Rivale Profile fixtures, used extensively to enhance the atmosphere of the show. The concert marked one of the first major events in Spain to feature Rivale Profile, showcasing its power, precision, and efficiency in a large-scale production.

Lighting design was led by Jon Mentxaka, who crafted an immersive and dynamic lighting setup for the farewell show. Rivale Profile units were positioned to create a strong backlight effect, reinforcing the depth of the stage while ensuring seamless integration with the la

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04 March 2025

Sweden - The Borås Arena is home to top-tier Swedish football club Elfsborg and Division 1 South team Norrby. The 14,500-capacity stadium was opened in 2005 and, last year, a new sound system was designed and installed by local musical instrument and professional sound specialists Musiklagret, who are also a sponsor at the arena.

With speech articulation and uniform coverage at the top of the performance criteria, Musiklagret proposed a Nexo system using 40 x P15s and 20 x P10s from the French manufacturer’s industry-standard P+ Series point-source range.

“Nexo P+ Series was selected for its frequency range, the resolution of the HF, and the facility to change horns to achieve optimum coverage,” reports Niklas Frick from Musiklagret’s Rental and Installation division.

P+ cabinets are installed in pairs at 90-degree angles around the

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04 March 2025

USA - Popular underground rap duo $uicideboy$ completed their Greyday2024 US and Canadian tour with a production design – lighting and set – created by Ian MacDonald, who used Robe moving lights to help deliver a raw, in-the-face, lighting aesthetic. MacDonald is based in Ottawa and has worked with the band since 2021.

This latest tour design featured 42 x Robe iForte LTXs, 34 x Spiiders and four iForte Follow Spots, all supplied by Fuse, who purchased the iFortes for this project, which was co-ordinated for them by account managers Matt Kirkpatrick and Kevin Foreste.

Known for their stark, visceral, often brutal lyrics and fearless narratives touching controversial, complex, and difficult topics like suicide, addiction, and depression, communicating these messages and stories live is challenging and offers creative scope. While imaginat

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04 March 2025

China - Recently, Wuping No. 1 Middle School in Hubei Province celebrated its 100th anniversary, during which it has adhered to a philosophy of "cultivating people with moral integrity and all-round development". During that time it has trained more than 50,000 graduates, many of whom have become high ranked in governing the country, studying, and developing industries.

To mark the occasion, a special Forever Azalea concert was performed in the concert hall of the newly built Science and Art Museum, presenting an audio-visual feast to alumni, guests, teachers and students. Martin Audio's signature sound and consistent coverage created the live atmosphere for the concert, which the school is seeing as a new starting point.

Going forward, this auditorium will be used for a variety of concerts and operas, as well as other cultural and artistic

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04 March 2025

USA/UK - The Sleep Token experience is all about the music; the band are completely anonymous, so there are no egos or names to get in the way. Thom Pike, front-of-house engineer, has been with the band ever since their third gig in 2018.

For their latest tour, his mixing desk of choice was a Quantum 338. Monitor engineer, Samuel Schmitt, a long-time DiGiCo fan, choosing them consistently throughout his career, is also using a Quantum 338. Both engineers explain why DiGiCo desks are the right fit for this high-profile tour.

“It was the start of a new cycle and a new era in terms of venue sizes,” Pike recalls. “Solotech were able to help us out in terms of budget, so for our first gig at Wembley Arena I went straight to a DiGiCo. By the end of that tour I was in love with the console. I feel like there are no limitations. The desk does exactly w

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04 March 2025

UK - When techno icon Frazi.er and house kingpin Ewan McVicar came together late last year at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, the two titans of the Scottish electronic music scene staged a spectacular. Placing themselves in the centre of the venue in a 360° setup, the two delivered "a performance masterclass which received excellent reviews in every quarter".

The show’s audio was provided by East Anglia-based Audio Plus, who have supplied systems for touring, festivals, special events, and installation for more than 30 years. Audio Plus deployed a Funktion-One Vero system for the event, driven by XTA amplification. Audio Plus has used XTA amplifiers since the 1990s and in recent years has transitioned to using the XTA DPA100 unit for all its work.

Project manager Tino Reschke comments: “The loudspeaker arrangement was planned in collaboration with Fun

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04 March 2025

UK - Just as espresso becomes a martini, Bear café bar spaces transition effortlessly from day into night and the brand has opted for Optimal Audio commercial audio systems installed into all its latest venues to guarantee the seamless shift.

Bear has five stores from Uttoxeter to Wimborne and atmosphere tops the menu in each. With the help of nationwide audio installation partner, York-based Rock-Tech AV, Bear evaluated several commercial audio systems before aligning with Optimal Audio.

Craig Bunting, one half of Bear’s founding partners, explains the appeal. “Primarily, our requirements were for a system that could handle multiple zones and provide excellent sound quality. What we achieved with Optimal is a warm, inviting sound that complements the Bear atmosphere and so many features suit our needs.

“Simple control for the in-store

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03 March 2025

Poland - Late last year, Atlas Arena in Łódź hosted an extraordinary live event, Jimek & Guests: Subclassics, Poland’s first-ever symphonic spectacle in a 360-degree format. The orchestra was sited in the round, which provided the audience with a unique perspective.

The audio system was built around the power of the DiGiCo Quantum series, with two Quantum 338s, with Pulse upgrade, at the front-of-house position and Quantum 852 and SD12-96 consoles at the monitor position.

Radzimir Dębski, professionally known as Jimek, is a composer and conductor, well known for blending classical sounds with modern music genres. His Subclassics concert was a blend of symphonic compositions and iconic hip-hop tracks featuring many guest artists.

“There’s no adventure if you know what to expect. Only uncertainty leads to fulfilm

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03 March 2025

UK - Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, which debuted in 1602, and tells the story of shipwreck-surviving twins Sebastian and Viola, is a witty, insightful, and often profound mix of mistaken identity, gender disguise, love, confusion, jealousy, and ultimately joyful discovery.

This swirl of sensations has delighted audiences for centuries, but it can also pose a challenge for any modern designer hoping to capture the play's sweeping emotions in light.

Zoe Spurr not only welcomed this challenge; she met it in brilliant fashion when lighting the Royal Shakespeare Company's December production of Twelfth Night at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Her artful design reflected myriad moods, earning her widespread praise, including from a newspaper critic who singled out her work for "helping to shift the tone" of the play.<

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03 March 2025

Spain - In the stunning setting of the Museu de les Ciències de Valencia, an exhibition centre that invites visitors to explore the evolution of life, science, and technology through interactive experiences and scientific animations, Nox Audiovisuales chose Prolights technology to illuminate the Generali event held at this exclusive venue.

By testing some of Prolights' most innovative products, Nox Audiovisuales confirmed their quality, durability, and reliability.

The moving head Astra Hybrid330, capable of creating spectacular aerial effects, was chosen to project the client's corporate logos and to provide scenic lighting for the event. Astra Wash19PixIP moving washes were strategically placed around the venue to bathe the location in the event's colours.

The Smart BatPlus and Smart BatWash fixtures were used to colour the hospitality are