Astera Gets an Elite Touch in Australia

by Thomas Richard - August 19, 2020

Astera LED sales have been rocking in Australia since the brand was fully introduced there at the start of 2019, with several leading lighting rental companies investing … one of which is Elite Event Technology based in Canberra, ACT. Elite, headed by owner and founder Darren Russell, will typically supply a

Firefly LED Festooning Creates Gardens Magic

by Thomas Richard - August 18, 2020

Every year in New Zealand, Wellington’s Botanic Gardens is transformed into Gardens Magic featuring a free concert series with an eclectic mix of music from over 100 performers during 18 nights. As the sun goes down, the Botanic Gardens transforms into a wonderland of lights, with colourful installations and displays created

GLP’s Mighty X4 Atom Forms a Versatile Matrix for Izïa

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by Thomas Richard - July 20, 2020

More commonly known by her stage name, Izïa, Izïa Higelin is the rock star daughter of 70s pop legend Jacques Higelin. The Senegal-born actress and musician recently completed a 24-date French tour on the back of her new album, Citadelle. It took an inspired deployment of GLP’s mighty X4 atom, with

Techs on the Decks is a Huge Success

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by Thomas Richard - July 20, 2020

“Techs on the Decks” saw 24 x sizzling hot artists - also talented technicians - and 24 equally amazing techs – running lighting, cameras, visuals and sound – united and unleashed to present a 24-hour non-stop electronic music live stream broadcast on Facebook Live, YouTube and Twitch. The event – which

Astera for Anzac Day Impact

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by Thomas Richard - July 20, 2020

Lighting designer Brenton Slattery from Scene Change Brisbane chose Astera AX1 and Titan Tube wireless battery-powered LED fixtures to create a memorable light sculpture and high-impact messaging for the 2020 Anzac Day commemorations. The sign spelt out ‘LEST WE FORGET’ in bold, bright, positive letters and was highly visible on

d&b Soundscape Powers Italy’s Reimagined Ravenna Festival Into its 31st Edition

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by Thomas Richard - July 15, 2020

Leading the way in a new era of live entertainment Ravenna is once again hosting its spectacular opera and classical music festival, deploying a d&b Soundscape immersive sound system to bring it to life. Ravenna Festival which is in its 31st edition, is a summer festival held in the city of

Bengaluru Plays First Event ‘Service’ in COVID-19 Times

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by Thomas Richard - July 6, 2020

Even as the Novel Coronavirus spread continues to scare the industry rank and file, the events industry a sort of broke free from the pandemic challenge, and, perhaps, befittingly with a ‘Sunday Service.’ In what is claimed to be the first event since the LockDown brought the industry to a

Hatsune Miku Holographic Icon Performs Through MLA

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by Thomas Richard - July 6, 2020

Prior to the recent lockdown period in Europe, Japanese ‘android diva’ Hatsune Miku toured Europe again with production company Proper Productions and Capital Sound providing sound reinforcement with Martin Audio’s award-winning MLA loudspeaker array. Hatsune Miku had previously toured Europe for the first time back in late 2018. The three European

Christie Transforms The Motherland Calls Monument

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by Thomas Richard - July 6, 2020

Every year on May 9, Russia celebrates Victory Day, marking the end of the Second World War and the triumph over fascism. Even though this year’s Victory Day celebrations took place in a more limited format, thousands of spectators still participated via a live broadcast from the Battle of Stalingrad Museum

DPA Soundco Deploys CODA Audio Monitoring for 24-hour Live Stream Concert

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by Thomas Richard - July 6, 2020

It is often said that a crisis brings out the best in people. As the COVID-19 pandemic globally impacts every walk of life, the entertainment technology sector has responded with great ingenuity to support the imagination and creativity of the arts community. Artists and audiences have perhaps never needed each