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19 February 2025

Europe - For engineers to choose a particular brand of console it requires multiple plus points. For audio engineer Daniela Seggewiss, DiGiCo ticks a host of boxes – workflow, customisable layout, support and, most importantly, sound performance that is compatible with many different styles of live performance.

As a child, Seggewiss knew she wanted to be involved in the live music industry. She loved music but was not keen on performing. “When I was 23, I moved to Leeds in the UK to go to university. It was a monitor engineer who lived in Leeds that I had first met when I was younger, who really helped me out,” Seggewiss recalls. “I’d asked him for work experience and he’d shown me a few things. He also took me to his local venue in Leeds, I got chatting to the team there and a week later, when they needed a monitor engineer, they called me! I ne

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18 February 2025

Poland - Once again, Gigant Sound was entrusted with delivering, installing, preparing, and operating the sound systems for Poland’s largest annual charity event, the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) Finale. The 2025 edition, held on 26 January, set a new fundraising record, surpassing 178m zloty (€42.2m) by the end of the evening.

Founded by Jerzy Owsiak, WOŚP is one of Poland’s most recognised non-governmental, non-profit organisations, dedicated to improving healthcare by providing medical equipment to public hospitals. Owsiak, also the creator of the renowned Pol’and’Rock Festival, has been instrumental in shaping the country’s most significant charitable and cultural events.

Gigant Sound deployed a powerful Outline audio setup, including their flagship GTO line-array systems. In the dedicated TV studio area, Out

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18 February 2025

UK/India - Diljit Dosanjh is a mega-star Punjabi singer and actor, with over 50m followers across all his social media channels. His Dil-Luminati world tour utilises DiGiCo Quantum 338s at the front of house and monitor positions, supplied by Solotech Group for the UK and European leg of the tour, complete with DMI-KLANG immersive in-ear monitoring.

Engineers Kenny Narayan and Ranjeet Singh have toured with Diljit Dosanjh for many years, choosing DiGiCo because of the console’s durability and the range of features that enable it to cope with the demands of a multimedia artist.

“The show is very heavy on snapshots and MIDI recalls. Diljit is very active on social media, so we use a lot of busses, too,” Narayan explains. “The console really meets our needs. There are often TV news cameras, or social media teams that need feeds, so havi

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18 February 2025

UK - The Royal Masonic School for Girls is an independent day and boarding school in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. The Great Hall, with its ornate plaster ceiling, is the heart of the school's daily activities, hosting assemblies and special events throughout the academic year. The Hall recently added an L-Acoustics sound system to improve the venue's acoustic capabilities, particularly addressing the challenges posed by the hall's highly reverberant environment.

Following the successful recent installation of an L-Acoustics A Series system in the school's performance venue known as The Space, the Royal Masonic School again selected L-Acoustics certified provider Adlib for this installation. Tim Robinson, senior applications engineer at Adlib explains: “The aim was to provide a future-proof system which could provide accurate coverage throughout the space

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18 February 2025

UK - Warwick Arts Centre has upgraded its audio infrastructure with two new mixing consoles, thanks to a long-standing partnership with provider, HD Pro Audio. This marks the latest collaboration between venue and supplier in a business relationship spanning four decades.

In response to Warwick Arts Centre’s request for new sound desks to enhance the venue’s versatility, HD Pro Audio supplied the Midas HD96, replacing the previously supplied Midas PRO6. This upgrade marks a significant step forward in the venue’s audio capabilities.

In addition to the Midas upgrade, HD Pro Audio has also equipped Warwick Arts Centre with a DiGiCo Quantum 225 system, complete with MADI and Dante connectivity. Both console packages were delivered with custom flight case and cable packages, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.

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18 February 2025

Germany - The Mediterranean flavours of Cologne’s Da’s Lupo restaurant – one of five owned by the restauranteur, Gabriel Zanchetti – were reflected in its requirements when a new audio system was sought out. The restaurant opted for the Optimal Audio ecosystem that AV specialists Starpoint recommended.

Spread across two floors, Da’s Lupo’s restaurant features a large dining room divided into two areas with a separate bar. A function room with dancefloor occupies the lower floor.

For Da’s Lupo, music is an integral part of the dining experience, and the restaurant needed an audio system that met three criteria. The first of these was that the system was customisable for each of the three distinct areas of the restaurant, so that the music fitted the flavour of the day and time. The second was that the system was simple and intuitive so t

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18 February 2025

Australia - Originally opened in 1930 as a movie theatre, the Plaza Hotel in Sydney has undergone many iterations over the years. Featuring a striking Spanish mission-style façade, under the ownership of the Winchester Hotel Group, with creative direction from Sarah and Ryan Maloney, the theatre has been revitalised.

The operation now boasts six distinct areas (including a revived, classic 1930s theatre). Ryan Maloney conceived Level One as a nightclub inspired by Ibiza – recognised around the world for a top-tier sound, lighting and videowall infrastructure that would attract international DJs and performers.

The installation project was awarded to Brendon Fava from Xcite Audio Visual, and the sound – chosen to fulfil the brief of a premium product line that would meet international rider specifications – came from Martin Audio.

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17 February 2025

India - A wide array of Claypaky fixtures illuminated the Kolkata and Bangalore (Bengaluru) concerts on Sunidhi Chauhan’s ongoing I Am Home tour. Lighting designer Jasangat Sonpal selected 72 Claypaky Sharpy X Frames for both venues and added 32 HY B-EYE K25, 24 Tambora Batten Square, 48 Tambora Flash, 14 Sinfonya Profiles and two ReflectXion fixtures for the Kolkata show.

Sunidhi Chauhan is one of India’s most loved playback singers, or ghost singers, whose pre-recorded songs are dubbed into motion picture soundtracks replacing the actors’ voices. She is a celebrated performer in her own right, known for her vocal range and versatility and recording in multiple languages.

Her I Am Home tour celebrates the idea of home through music, nostalgia and Chauhan’s dynamic stage presence. The Bangalore show last October was the firs

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17 February 2025

USA - The 19,000-seat Enterprise Center, home of the St. Louis Blues hockey team, has consistently ranked as one of the top drawing concert arenas in the USA. Last month it "transformed into a honky-tonk" for Cody Johnson’s Leather Deluxe Tour which is playing arenas throughout North America, Australia and the UK, between now and the end of the summer.

Moving right along with Johnson's lively music and charismatic stage persona, while enhancing the good-time atmosphere, is a high-energy Richard ‘Wookie’ Whitley lighting design, complete with bold fast-moving aerial effects, a compelling video wall backdrop, and a generous helping of immersive audience lighting that makes it easy for the crowd to join the party.

Helping Wookie with the latter are 34 Strike Array fixtures from Chauvet Professional, which, like the rest of the rig, are su

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17 February 2025

UK - "We didn't know what to expect," Those Damn Crows frontman Shane Greenhall told an interviewer about the band's first ever UK headline show on 14 December. The answer for Greenhall and everyone else who packed Cardiff's Utilita Arena was obvious.

From the moment Those Damn Crows took the stage and ripped into a full throttle rendition of Who Did It, the hometown crowd screamed with delight at the top of their lungs. The crescendo got even more intense as the concert progressed, reaching new heights on the third song Man On Fire when pyro effects glowed throughout the stage.

Fresh off their wildly successful EU tour, the Welsh rockers from Bridgend were back home, and the celebratory atmosphere couldn't have been more electric. Underscoring the energy on stage and reflecting the music was a production and lighting design by Gary

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17 February 2025

Dominican Republic - The Hilton Garden Inn La Romana in the Dominican Republic epitomises a romantic destination. Located steps away from sun-kissed beaches and the renowned crystal-clear water of the Caribbean, it’s a slice of paradise for locals and visitors alike.

The 5,000sq.m property has 130 rooms and features a swimming pool, two outdoor bars, a restaurant, a gym, and event and meeting spaces for social and corporate celebrations. The hotel wanted to implement an audio system that matched the splendour of its natural surroundings and chose Connect Series amplifiers from LEA Professional.

Hotel staff contacted local integration firm Symantel to design a robust audio distribution system for the hotel’s common areas and meeting rooms. The hotel wanted background music with local zone control for specific areas like the bars and restaurant. Sy

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14 February 2025

USA - The 67th Grammy Awards staged at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles wasn’t just about celebrating the biggest names in music, it was also an opportunity to show solidarity and support for the Los Angeles community, which is still recovering from the devastating fires in January.

The audio production teams worked diligently to provide an extraordinary, transparent audio experience with the support of Shure wireless systems, including 46 channels of Shure Axient Digital microphones, 24 channels of PSM 1000 in-ear monitoring systems with 150 receiver packs, and a channel of Axient Digital PSM Digital In-Ear Monitor System used for host Trevor Noah’s IFB (interruptible foldback).

“Shure has been supporting the Grammy Awards for over 40 years, ensuring the audio quality is clear and reliable, and helping artists sound their best for the broad

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14 February 2025

Saudi Arabia - Set to become the world’s tallest building, at a height of over 1k, construction of the Jeddah Tower (formerly known as the Kingdom Tower) in Saudi Arabia recommenced recently following a six-year hiatus.

To celebrate, the portion of the structure that had already been completed (approximately one third of the planned height) was illuminated for three weeks last September, which also coincided with the 94th Saudi National Day. Creating a true spectacular, the building was adorned with 60 ADJ Hydro Beam X12 moving head fixtures, which were used to fill the night sky with piercing aerial effects that could be seen from a distance of 5k.

Located to the north of Jeddah, the new tower is planned as the centrepiece of the Jeddah Economic City project, a substantial development of both commercial and residential real estate. The vision of S

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14 February 2025

UK - Lighting designer Andy Webb specified Robe moving lights to be at the heart of his lighting designs for two high-profile pantomime shows, The Further Adventures of Peter Pan staged at the Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury and Sleeping Beauty at the Festival Theatre in Malvern – two of 11 pantos presented this season by UK Productions.

As the proliferation of mad characters, slapstick comedy, innuendo and humour flowed, so did the illumination, together – literally – with some cast members in Aylesbury, as the action and fun drew heavily on a series of spectacular flying gags – both onstage behind a drop-down projection screen, and out into the audience.

At Aylesbury, the infrastructure needed to make this happen meant a few production compromises, and the lighting department lost several ‘standard’ positions in this 1,

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13 February 2025

UK - As part of an ambitious renovation project to improve the aesthetics and safety at Norwich’s Church of St. Peter Mancroft, a suite of solutions from lighting controls specialist Pharos Architectural Controls has been installed within the historic site to enhance worship and improve its eco credentials.

The Church of St. Peter Mancroft has stood proud in the heart of Norwich for nearly 600 years. As an important heritage site, the church’s lighting needed an upgrade to highlight its architecture, while supporting the multiple uses of the building. To achieve the client’s brief and make the necessary enhancements to the Grade 1 listed medieval building required a high level of sensitivity.

Lighting designers Enlightened were appointed to create a new lighting scheme for the church. The lighting scheme requirements were two-fold: to create be

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13 February 2025

UK - Pixel Artworks, an immersive experience studio, has launched The Lighthouse, a mixed-reality showroom located in the heart of Clerkenwell, Farringdon. This space brings together physical and virtual experiences, showcasing the agency’s innovative technology and creative expertise.

The Lighthouse serves as a dynamic platform for Pixel Artworks’ technology, including augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and holographic displays. The showroom features various bespoke spaces, offering brands a first-hand look at immersive technology in action. The space is designed to inspire businesses by demonstrating the possibilities of immersive experiences and how they can address real-world challenges.

The project’s main contractor Thirdway appointed market-leading manufacturer Light Forms to provide the solutions for the project as a lighting sp

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13 February 2025

Japan - Powersoft’s Mezzo and Dynamic Music Distribution (DMD) are at the heart of a sound system delivering three zones of high-quality audio in Yebisu Brewery Tokyo, a historical brewery and museum located in Tokyo. Once a quiet museum, the new sound system overhaul and installation of the brewing facility have transformed it into a vibrant, multi-zone audio experience with beer tastings in the taproom, exhibitions and a shop for visitors.

 Yebisu Brewery Tokyo’s audio revamp was driven by the need to shift its image from “classic” into a lighter and more playful one, aligning with the changing taste of the modern audience. “We wanted to create a vibrant atmosphere that would change the Yebisu beer’s previous reputation,” says Takako Okii, marketing division deputy manager from Sapporo Breweries. “We also needed to get rid of the echo issu

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13 February 2025

France - In Provence, where verdant cypresses and Aleppo pines line the azure landscape, an illuminated tree designed by Synapse Audiovisuel has been installed.

Measuring 5.6m high and pixel mapped with Resolume, this tree is located in the 809 Social Club, a spot for tourists and locals alike in the heart of downtown La Garde. It sprouts from the centre and extends on to the ceiling and on the wall in irregular patterns.

“The club was completely renovated and needed a new concept," said Ludovic Lozano, technical sales engineer for Synapse Audiovisuel. "Our client asked for something unique, but not overwhelming – something universal that could speak to everyone and not a particular theme."

Responding to this request on the part of their client, the Synapse team came up with the concept of the tree. "The idea came naturally when we starte

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13 February 2025

UK - Manchester-based audio specialist tube uk dipped into its considerable stock of event equipment to service eight special nationwide Christmas trail installations over the festive period that were produced and curated by art and live experience afficionados, Culture Creative Ltd (CCL), in partnership with Raymond Gubbay, a division of Sony Music.

The trails were in different locations up and down the UK in a variety of nature-related settings including Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, Leeds Castle in Kent, Wimpole Estate near Cambridge, Stourhead in Wiltshire, Chester Zoo and Dunham Massey, plus the flagship trail in Kew Gardens.

Each trail involved between 15 and 28 separate sonic installations – 156 in total – which were essential to enhancing the mood, atmosphere, and magic, together with lighting and SFX. The sound installations ran

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12 February 2025

USA - On Sunday, 9 February, High End Systems Zeo fixtures lit up the much-anticipated Halftime Show in New Orleans. Among the crew who put on the show were lighting designer Al Gurdon, lighting director Ben Green of 22 Degrees, gaffer Alen Sisul, moving light programmer and lighting designer Mark Humphrey of TruCreative Design, and moving light programmer and lighting director Eric Marchwinski of Earlybird Visual. The lighting package was supplied by PRG.

“We had a very clear aesthetic approach to this year’s halftime show, which was very much aligned with the wishes of the artist’s camp,” says Gurdon. “This was to always aim for contrast and lighting angles different from those of conventional television lighting. We wanted to prioritise drama over ‘beauty light’. It needed to feel monolithic and synchronised to the heavy beats, with

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12 February 2025

UK - The popular Christmas light trails create an almost magical and magnetic visitor experience. This winter, they have provided an opportunity for GLP’s Creos washlight to make its debut at two National Trust country estates – Wimpole Hall in Cambridgeshire and Stourhead House, a Palladian style villa in Wiltshire.

Both form part of a large portfolio of outdoor events for Culture Creative, who specialises in delivering light art experiences – everything from fire gardens to Halloween events and outdoor visitor experiences. These two trails, covering around 2km each, were produced in partnership with promoters Sony Music.

Culture Creative’s head of lighting (and senior designer), Tony Simpson, used five Creos at Stourhead while accomplished freelance LD, Adam King, took a different approach at Wimpole where four were deployed as eye candy on

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12 February 2025

UK - The brainchild of Bring Me The Horizon frontman Oli Sykes, and housed in the listed Osborn Works in Sheffield’s Kelham Island/Neepsend neighbourhood, Church - Temple of Fun is a multi-use venue which features a vegan bar and restaurant, outside terrace, PS4 gaming pods and 220-capacity live music venue.

Opened in 2018, the venue has hosted notable acts such as Bring Me The Horizon, Deaf Havana, and Static Dress, as well as DJ sets with the likes of Toddla T and Annie Mac. Church’s busy programme of events also includes gaming days, film nights and art evenings.

With such a varied spectrum of activities taking place in the venue’s different spaces, high-quality, easy-to-control zoned audio is essential. Experienced installer Audio Engineering Services (AES) of Sheffield is Church’s preferred audio supplier and was responsible for the inst

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12 February 2025

UK - Ben Howard's 10th anniversary tour for 2014’s UK No1 album I Forget Where We Were visited venues across Europe with Eighth Day Sound's audio services, looked after by account executive Stuart Wright.

Tour manager Martijn de Jong comments: "Ben's a musician with a wide range of records and songs that hold a recognisable sound. No two records are the same, and neither are his tours. He knows what he wants and strives to get there with his sound, look, feel, and the overall live experience of his shows, Ben and his band are inspirational to work with.”

To help provide this exact experience, de Jong explains what the production requires from a vendor: "We need answers and solutions,” he says, simply. “We knew what we were after and got there with Eighth Day Sound and Stu by our side. Their flexibility and an ongoing effort to jump o

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12 February 2025

Austria - The Wiener Stadthalle is Austria’s largest events complex. Opened in the late 1950s and located in Vienna’s 15th District, the venue has hosted leading international stars for decades, and is regarded as one of Europe’s premier entertainment venues.

To maintain its position as a front-rank venue, the hall’s management team keeps its technology provision under careful review and recently decided to invest in a new audio system. In order to ensure that they chose exactly the right fit, the team invited four leading loudspeaker manufacturers to present their offerings in a comparative test.

After a rigorous shoot-out, the Stadthalle team selected a Coda Audio system. System integrator Audio-Integra of Munich won the contract for the installation, whilst Wilhelm & Willhalm Consulting and Sales (W&W), also based near Munich, over