Projects

Details

19 June 2025

Canada - At the heart of Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) stands Chrysalis – a landmark 1,200-seat proscenium theatre housed in the historic Ryerson Theatre in downtown Toronto. As part of The Creative School, which encompasses 27 leading graduate and undergraduate programmes in media, communications, and design, Chrysalis is more than a performance space – it serves as a creative incubator.

Led by technical lead, Scott Martin, alongside director, Owais Lightwala and creative producer, Jasmine Au, Chrysalis is ‘reimagining live entertainment through the integration of emerging technologies and performance techniques’.

Its mission focuses on equipping students with the tools and methodologies that will define the next era of the industry. Martin’s role is central to achieving this vision. He oversees the implementation of technology sys

Details

19 June 2025

USA - In early 2025, the city of Hagerstown, MD, came together for an unforgettable evening of live music and community impact at the Ladders to Leaders Recovery Benefit Concert. Organised by Ladders to Leaders, a local non-profit that supports individuals in achieving lasting recovery, and powered by All Sound Pro, the benefit celebrated those transitioning from addiction to recovery and raised vital support for three local recovery homes operated by Ladders to Leaders.

“This concert was important to our community as it provided an evening to celebrate those who have faced the challenges of substance misuse and have succeeded in overcoming the issue,” said Alicia Divens, event organiser and board president of Ladders to Leaders. “Music is an amazing art form that has the ability to bring people together. The benefit concert was a huge success

Details

19 June 2025

USA - To honour the legacy of the Allman Brothers Band, the musical supergroup known as The Brothers recently returned to New York City’s storied Madison Square Garden for a pair of shows in April.

Led by former ABB guitarist and Gov’t Mule founder Warren Haynes and featuring drummer Jaimoe, the last surviving original member of the Allman Brothers Band, the ensemble also included former ABB guitarist Derek Trucks (nephew of ABB drummer the late Butch Trucks), bassist Oteil Burbridge, and percussionist Marc Quiñones, plus Joe Russo, Reese Wynans, and Isaac Eady, as well as special guest Chuck Leavell on piano.

It was an emotional reunion. The Brothers last played MSG in March 2020 to celebrate 50 years since the founding of the Allman Brothers Band.

Fortunately, some very 21st century technology was on hand for the two shows, in the form

Details

18 June 2025

South Africa - The Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre at the University of KwaZulu-Natal has upgraded its ageing Tungsten Fresnels to ETC Source Four LED engines, and has invested in Fresnel Adapters to provide soft beam lighting suitable for any stage configuration. The new fixtures were used for the first time in the production of Bodies of Water, a soulful contemporary dance work by Flatfoot Dance Company.

“The theatre had some Tungsten Source Fours that they wanted to upgrade,” explains Michael Taylor-Broderick from DWR Distribution’s Durban branch. “After an internal discussion with my colleague, Kevin Stannett, we suggested a solution that would give them the best bang for their buck.”

ETC’s smart retrofitting options include adapters that make its LED engines multi-purpose, allowing lens tubes to be swapped out to suit different ne

Details

18 June 2025

USA - The second annual Montreux Jazz Festival Miami, an extension of the long-running Swiss music festival, brought three days of sold-out, world-class performances to The Hangar at Regatta Harbour in the Coconut Grove neighbourhood of Miami.

With technical production support from IPS and a striking lighting design built around Elation lighting gear, the event featured powerhouse sets from acts including Jon Batiste, Chaka Khan, Janelle Monáe, and La Descarga, among others.

ACT Productions returned as the local production company, with ACT director of operations Barbara Goicoechea noting: “The cooperation with IPS was excellent as always and our client was extremely happy. This year’s show was absolutely gorgeous, mostly because of the lighting that was used. We cannot thank IPS enough for doing such an incredible job.”

The f

Details

18 June 2025

USA - Music can be life-changing and Beats Give Back is using that power to support underserved communities in Florida, particularly children in foster care. The nonprofit, formed in 2023, recently held its first major fundraiser at Sheltair Aviation at Tampa International Airport, raising $8,000 to support a new music education studio at the Joshua House Foundation in Tampa Bay. The event featured Funktion-One sound from Nomad Sound Systems.

“My journey has always been rooted in music and Beats Give Back is a natural extension of that because it uses music to uplift and empower the next generation,” says founder and president, Manny Lopez. “We’ve seen firsthand how even a few guitar lessons can change a child’s outlook. In many cases, it’s a lifeline.”

More than 1,000 people turned out for the fundraising event, which

Details

18 June 2025

UAE - INFiLED technology helped transform Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Park into an immersive AV spectacle for the inaugural Offlimits Music Festival.

Billed as the UAE’s first open-format music festival (i.e. one featuring multiple genres of music), Offlimits welcomed global artists including Ed Sheeran, OneRepublic and Kaiser Chiefs across four stages purpose-built on Yas Island for the event, held on 26th April 2025.

Technical production across all four stages – T11 (main), Head, Meteor and Club X – was managed by regional event technology company SLS Production. The team was responsible for delivering audio, video and lighting to global touring standards, ensuring a premium experience for the international artist lineup. One of the standout visual features of the festival was found on the Meteor stage, where a 910m² LED wall –

Details

18 June 2025

France - When Alpexpo recognised that event organisers needed something between Grenoble’s massive arena and intimate live venue, they devised a 'box in a box' concept that carves out a 3,389sq.m auditorium within their existing Greater Hall, powered by an L-Acoustics L Series professional sound system.

This transforms what was once a traditional exhibition space into a venue that adapts seamlessly between intimate seated concerts for 1,495 and energetic standing shows for 2,100.

"Our challenge was creating an adaptable system that could be everything to everyone – pristine audio whether hosting a morning keynote or an evening concert – and the transformation had to be instant," recalls Antoine Maurel, sales & installation manager at L-Acoustics certified partner M+ Equipment, part of M Group. "They wanted to build a complete auditorium ins

Details

18 June 2025

Poland - Portman Lights, the Polish manufacturer known for its iconic, eye-catching fixture designs seen on stages from global tours to top TV shows, has just flipped the script – and the switch. It has opened its factory doors to musicians.

Portman has transformed the heart of its Gdynia-based factory into a fully functional concert stage – using only its own static lighting fixtures, including the latest hybrid product, Omniray. The launch of Portman Factory Sessions, a new YouTube series, invites artists to perform live in the very space where the company’s renowned lighting products are designed and built.

“We wanted to go beyond showcasing our fixtures in promo videos or spotting them somewhere in the world on stage,” says Michał, brand manager at Portman Lights. “We wanted to show what happens when the people who build the gear col

Details

17 June 2025

UK - Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has taken a significant step forward in preparing students for the evolving landscape of virtual production. With the recent installation of a virtual production studio, including ROE Visual’s latest full-spectrum LED technology powered by Brompton LED processing and, for the first time, its TrueLight technology, NTU provides a hands-on learning environment to train future professionals in the skills the industry increasingly demands.

The virtual production (VP) studio marks a milestone in the university’s £1.3m investment in media technology for its School of Art & Design. This advanced facility is designed to serve both academic and commercial purposes, providing students with access to industry-leading tools while also catering to external clients seeking high-quality production facilities.

The proje

Details

17 June 2025

UAE - The International Jazz Day, Global Allstar Concert, takes place every 30 April, bringing together some of the biggest names in the jazz world. The 2025 edition was led by Herbie Hancock and hosted by Jeremy Irons.

Usually taking place in a theatre or concert hall, 2025 saw the concert moved to an arena setting for the first time, broadcast from the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Lighting and production designer, Tyler Littman, who has designed the IJD production since 2014, was directed by the producers to ‘go big’ with his design, which he did. “We also wanted to maintain a feeling of intimacy yet simultaneously making the show truly fill the enormous space,” he says.

To achieve this, Littman put together a rig that was ‘nearly all Ayrton’, supplied by PRG’s hub in Dubai. There were 170 Ayrton fixtures including Argo 6 Wash

Details

17 June 2025

UK - London’s National Theatre has reaffirmed its commitment to technical excellence and safety with additional investment in EXE Technology chain hoists, further strengthening its position as one of the most advanced and innovative theatrical institutions in the world.

The National has purchased additional 350kg and 500kg EXE Rise D8+ chain hoists to complement their extensive EXE hoist inventory as part of their ongoing upgrade and refurbishment programme, which has been taking place across the venue over the last few years. The new hoists are fitted with a custom hook attachment for ease and compatibility with the grids across the venues, matching their existing EXE hoist inventory as a vital technical pre-requisite for the theatre.

The EXE Rise D8+ chain hoists, renowned for their precision, durability and safety are now an integral part of the

Details

17 June 2025

The Netherlands - A new addition to Amsterdam's vibrant nightlife, SHU has quickly established itself as a premier destination for evening entertainment. The exclusive, guest-list-only venue transitions nightly from relaxed cocktail lounge to energetic dance floor. SHU was created by experienced venue owners who identified an opportunity to serve professionals seeking a more refined nightlife experience.

When developing the venue's sound concept, SHU's owners approached L-Acoustics certified partner Audio Solvation via production company, Air Light Holland, with a specific challenge: deliver sophisticated audio that could transform the space each night while respecting the urban location, which includes residential apartments directly above the venue. Having successfully implemented L-Acoustics systems in their other establishments, the owners knew this tech

Details

17 June 2025

Germany - For Wincent Weiss’s arena tour in March 2025, the renowned design studio St. Robo developed a fully integrated show design – including set, lighting and content, as well as IMAG and creative direction. The design concept and implementation were developed in close collaboration within an interdisciplinary team dedicated to developing a new visual language for the artist. The focus was on emotional impact, technical finesse and a deliberate departure from traditional stage conventions.

Pop singer and songwriter Wincent Weiss became known for his authentic German-language songs and energetic live shows – characteristics that also played a central role in the visual storytelling of the 2025 arena tour.

The St. Robo team – consisting of Nik Evers, Philipp Hillers, Markus Eibl, Hannes Geers and Andy Machals, among others – pursued a bol

Details

17 June 2025

Australia - Dating back to 1824, St. John’s Anglican church in Launceston, Tasmania is the oldest church in the city, having recently celebrated its 200th anniversary. To mark the bicentennial the church committee commissioned a major upgrade, largely to enhance speech intelligibility. Guz Box design + audio, headed by founder Tim Kuschel, were tasked with overseeing the acoustic and electroacoustic design works.

This was back in 2020, but hampered by Covid restrictions and a lack of data, it wasn’t until March 2021, in the post-Covid era, that the Canberra-based consultant fully realised the overwhelming number of architectural constraints he would be facing in this heritage-listed building – not least the demanding acoustics, with multiple reflections created by a 22m-high dome.

The reason intelligibility was such a concern was because a larg

Details

17 June 2025

UK - As organisations rethink the role of the office space in a post-pandemic world, Leyard has partnered with T1V, a pioneer in interactive collaboration software, to unveil a new kind of workspace: the High Impact Space.

Located at Leyard/Planar’s London showroom near Chancery Lane, this installation features a 4.8m wide curved touch LED wall integrated with T1V’s ThinkHub and Story software, offering a bold vision of what collaborative environments can and should be.

T1V is distributed in the UK by Polar, whose business development manager Duncan Peberdy is excited by the potential of High Impact Spaces:

“Whilst many necessary work tasks in a post-Covid world can be carried out at home, a truly collaborative environment is required for activities that can’t be undertaken in isolation or through simple video calls.

“High I

Details

16 June 2025

Germany - Hit TV show Dein Song showcased the best emerging songwriters this spring with each contestant performing amid bespoke content displayed on three LED screens, all driven by Hippotizer Media Servers.

Creative production studio LUPIXX used two Boreal+ MK2s, supplied by ETC, to deliver a wealth of content created by Saskia Olma at LUPIXX and her team. “We were responsible for the content design of the finale, creating custom animations, visual concepts, and LED stage content to support the young songwriters’ performances and bring their music to life in an atmospheric and powerful way,” explains Olma. “The Boreal+ MK2 Media Servers are so user friendly, easy to set up and good to go, making the process and realisation of the show stress-free.”

The popular programme is produced by ZDF in collaboration with children’s channe

Details

16 June 2025

USA - JJ Grey had one bit of advice for the artists who joined him and his band Mofro for their two-day festival, The Blackwater Sol Revival, which kicked off 24 May. ‘Don’t stand on the side of the stage because I’m going to put you on the spot’.

The artist was true to his word. Guest stars, a group that included John Anderson, The Marshall Tucker Band, Season 24 The Voice winner Huntley, and 49 Winchester, were called up on stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre in St Augustine, FL. to join JJ Grey & Mofro as they performed their captivating blend of southern rock and blues with a distinctive touch of jazz.

Setting an engaging atmosphere on stage, while supporting each artist with strong, natural-looking light was a Martin Thomas design that featured an even 100 Chauvet Professional fixtures supplied by AVL Production

Details

16 June 2025

USA - The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theatre, also known as The Ruth at dōTERRA, opened its doors on 4 January 2025, and is already making a name for itself as a premier performing arts venue. A culmination of years of planning, the new venue in Pleasant Grove, Utah is equipped with Elation’s latest lighting technology.

The venue houses two theatres, the 670-seat Scott and Karen Smith Grand Theatre and the intimate 300-seat Lindsay Legacy Theatre. Elation lighting graces both theatres, including 40 Artiste Monet luminaires and 88 KL Profile FC fixtures, supplied by Barbizon Light of the Rockies, and 103 Fuze Pendant Compact fixtures, sold by Elation dealer Brio Technologies. Michael Gray, head of lighting at The Ruth, specified fixture types and quantities.

The theatre operated for 35 years as the Hale Center Theatre Orem, a small semi-professional thea

Details

16 June 2025

UK - With its origins in the celebrated MiNT Club in Leeds, MiNT Festival is Yorkshire’s biggest dance music event. The festival, which evolved from a collection of local gatherings, takes place near the city on a purpose-built arena at the 130-acre Newsam Farm, attracting thousands of Leeds music lovers to its multiple stages.

Now a prominent event in the UK festival calendar, MiNT’s reputation was further enhanced by this year’s edition which featured Josh Baker's You&Me, Morgan Seatree's Unfussy, plus Patrick Topping, Kettama, East End Dubs, and more. East Anglia-based Audio Plus provided sound across the site.

More than 30 years in the business has seen Audio Plus become a widely trusted partner for touring, festivals, special events, and installations, and the company has taken care of MiNT since its inceptio

Details

13 June 2025

USA - Lady Gaga’s 2025 Mayhem show rolled into Coachella where her headliner slot featured a two-hour performance complete with elaborate costumes, epic set, video and ‘diligently crafted lighting’.

Lighting designer Jeremy Lechterman of FragmentNine (F9) was part of the creative team – which included production designers Es Devlin and Jason Ardizzone-West, choreographer Parris Goebel, video designer Jackson Gallagher and the artist herself, who devised this stadium show, inspired by a dynamic mix of pop, opera, rock, gothic and several other genres. The show has also been staged in Mexico, Rio de Janeiro – in front of over 2m fans – and Singapore.

Prominent on Jeremy’s lighting design for Coachella 2025’s Main Stage were some key Robe moving light elements – 82 x iForte LTXs, 17 x iForte LTX Follow Spot and 22 x Esprites.<

Details

13 June 2025

Spain - Warner Music Spain and Warner Chappell Music are behind a creative hub in Madrid called The Music Station, an artist-friendly complex combined with a new, non-traditional working environment for the company's employees.

Designed and built within Madrid’s former Príncipe Pio North Station, the facility houses several music production spaces, all outfitted with equipment from Solid State Logic, including an Origin 32-channel analogue mixing console in the flagship tracking and mixing room, and U Series controllers and SSL 2+ interfaces in breakout production spaces.

“We have five studios; one is equipped for Dolby Atmos where the Origin is installed, then we have two production suites and then two additional rooms with vocal booths for songwriting and small recording sessions,” says Álvaro Marin, lead audio engineer, one of three in-hou

Details

13 June 2025

China - Christie laser projectors have brought to life an immersive nighttime spectacular at Wuhan’s popular Huabohui Scenic Spot, transforming the picturesque flower-themed park into a vibrant fusion of natural beauty and leading-edge visual technology.

Titled Zhiyin Flower Moon Night, the multi-venue show is celebrated as China’s first immersive night tour themed around the Twelve Flower Goddesses. Christie’s trusted partner Jianye Display led the projection design and systems integration, deploying 13 Christie 1DLP laser projectors. Models include the Inspire Series DWU760-iS and DWU960-iS, as well as the high-brightness DWU23-HS - chosen for their accurate colour reproduction, dependable performance, and ability to operate reliably in demanding outdoor environments.

“The Christie laser projectors delivered outstanding br

Details

13 June 2025

USA - Pitbull recently wowed audiences at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas resort hotel, the first phase of a residency.

The task of adapting his recent Party After Dark tour for a show renamed Vegas After Dark fell to his long-term creatives, production manager Victor Martinez and creative director Yamil Charif (of YC3 Design).

Charif explains that having toured with nine trucks of gear, they needed to scale back – integrating with the existing house rig at the hotel’s 3,800-seat BleauLive Theatre and at the same time introducing some new lighting solutions from GLP: “We already had GLP equipment out on the tour – a bunch of JDC1 [hybrid strobes] – and we kept most of these because they are a key element of the show.”

In fact, Charif is such an advocate of JDC1 that he earlier invested for his own production company,