TiMax spatialises Spitfire Sisters at The Space Live by Thomas Richard - August 11, 2019 The latest production from Space Productions, the in-house company at off West End performance venue The Space, tells a story never really told, against a dynamic and eye-opening immersive sound design by the company’s Keri Chesser, who added impressive realism and intense drama using TiMax. A five-star review of the production
Jean-Christophe Aubrée Lights Indochine Stadium With 794 GLP Fixtures Live by Thomas Richard - August 11, 2019 The French production designer Jean-Christophe Aubrée has taken over the lighting for two major stadium shows, featuring legendary French band Indochine (aka Indo). It was a comfortable position for Aubrée, to find himself in. Having previously worked with other well-known artists, and formerly operated in an assistant design capacity with Indo,
d&b Soundscape Stage wows WOMAD 2019 Live by Thomas Richard - August 11, 2019 The 2019 UK incarnation of the art and music festival, WOMAD, once again featured the d&b Soundscape (watch), delivering an enhanced live sound experience that equally served the huge dynamic range of program, the touring front of house engineers, the artists, and the musically inquisitive audiences . The WOMAD d&b Soundscape
PR LIGHTING OUT IN FORCE AT ZARATE ‘FRIENDSHIP’ PARTY Live by Thomas Richard - August 11, 2019 PR Lighting fixtures were out in force when a group of associates (and event planners) known as the Burkina took over the Zarate Yacht Club on the outskirts of Buenos Aires in Argentina to celebrate the country’s annual ‘Friendship Day’. The ensuing ‘Fiesta Burkina’ saw 3,000 people revelling under the lighting
RCF at Electro Festival in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany Live by Thomas Richard - August 11, 2019 Thanks to the building association of the same name, the name "Schwäbisch Hall" has reserved a permanent place in the collective memory in Germany. That there is also a self- proclaimed "up-and-coming cultural” city behind it is demonstrated by its strong cultural orientation. One "brick" of this orientation is also the
International Sound Supplies Bose Professional for Medimex International Festival & Music Conference Live by Thomas Richard - August 11, 2019 International Sound s.r.l. of Bari, Italy, was founded in 1989. The audio services provider offers support for concerts, large events, TV and radio broadcast, theatrical performances, fashion shows, fairs, conventions and event space management. International Sound handled live sound for the Giardini Peripato stage at the summer edition of the Medimex
Claypaky Helps Bigflo & Oli Close France’s Top 14 Rugby Finals Live by Thomas Richard - August 5, 2019 All eyes were on the pitch at the Stade de France even after the finals of the French National Rugby League’s Top 14 concluded on June 15. French hip-hop brother duo Bigflo & Oli closed the event playing to packed stands as a large complement of Claypaky fixtures illuminated their
LD Systems Illuminates RodeoHouston With Over 150 CHAUVET Fixtures Install by Thomas Richard - August 5, 2019 For 87 years, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, also known as RodeoHouston, has reigned as the largest livestock exhibition and rodeo in the world. From the rodeo and livestock exhibits, to the mouth-watering food, thrilling rides and star-studded entertainment, the 20-day-long event at NRG Stadium offers a plethora of
No Doubt: Gwen Stefani Hears the Difference with DPA Live by Thomas Richard - August 5, 2019 For rock or pop shows with large audiences of screaming fans, it is common for engineers to face the challenge of audience leakage. For Eddie “El Brujo” Caipo, monitor engineer for Gwen Stefani’s “Just a Girl” residency at Planet Hollywood’s Zappos Theater in Las Vegas, that’s not the case. Recognizing
Legendary Touring Engineer Squid and Ghost Walk on Air with KLANG:fabrik Live by Thomas Richard - August 3, 2019 Ghost in concert on “A Pale Tour Named Death” Ian “Squid” Walsh is probably best known in the touring sound world as the monitor tech for Iron Maiden, a role he performed for 17 years, but he’s also worked with Helloween, Motörhead, Anthrax, and Halford, among other legendary heavy hitters. In April