Green Hippo on the Ball at Soccer AM Live by Thomas Richard - February 14, 2020 Image © Malcolm Reed Lighting Director Malcolm Reed used Green Hippo’s Hippotizer Media Server technology to manage the visuals for rapper Jay1’s performance on the UK’s popular football show, Soccer AM. Filmed at London’s Sky Sports Studios, the 90-minute show, which airs on Saturday mornings, includes a section where music artists from across
GLP X4 Bar 20s Provide Leading Edge for AJ Tracey at Ally Pally Live by Thomas Richard - February 2, 2020 Lighting designer James Scott (of Suluko) specified 96 impression X4 Bar 20 battens from GLP when London-based rapper / producer AJ Tracey played two shows at Alexandra Palace (Ally Pally) recently. The gigs were the culmination of a long year in which Scott had been an essential part of the artist’s
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Opens with disguise Powering Scenic Video Projections Live by Thomas Richard - January 14, 2020 The Tony Award-winning Best Musical ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ opened in London at the Noel Coward Theatre with video projection comprising the shows entire stage scenery. Supplied by Stage Sound Services, three disguise vx 4 and four gx 1 servers powered projections for the show, highlighting the huge impact of social media
Vari-Lite’s VL10 BeamWash delivers endless versatility for Fever 333 Live by Thomas Richard - December 28, 2019 Image ©Joe Dick Lighting designer Hayden Borgars included the VL10 BeamWash from Vari-Lite in his design for the UK tour by California ‘rapcore’ band, Fever 333. Using the VL10 BeamWash for the first time, Borgars found its unprecedented effects versatility, speed and power to be a perfect fit for his design. With
Vari-Lite Delivers power and clarity for Numan’s 40th anniversary tour Live by Thomas Richard - December 11, 2019 For the UK tour marking the 40th anniversary of Gary Numan’s career as a solo artist, lighting designer Luke Edwards called on the power and clarity of the VL2600 Profile luminaire from Vari-Lite. “Although this tour was to celebrate the fact that Gary has been touring for 40 years, he is
ALLEN & HEATH DLIVE POWERS HAWKWIND’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Live by Thomas Richard - December 9, 2019 Pioneering space-rockers, Hawkwind are a much-loved British institution with an enduring, devoted fanbase. And it’s thanks to this hardcore following that the band celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, releasing its 32nd album and embarking on a tour that culminated in a sold-out show at London’s Royal Albert Hall, supported
Vari-Lite’s VL2600 Profile is a trusty silent partner for BBC Proms Live by Thomas Richard - December 9, 2019 Leading television lighting director Bernie Davis successfully trialed the new VL2600 Profile LED luminaire from Vari-Lite on the prestigious BBC Proms classical music festival this summer. Staged in London’s Royal Albert Hall, the BBC Proms has an intense schedule, with concerts broadcast daily on BBC Radio and many performances recorded or
Penguin Cafe Delivers Electrifying Tour Lighting with Martin by HARMAN Live by Thomas Richard - November 21, 2019 Ben M Rogers, Lighting Designer for Penguin Cafe, recently deployed Martin MAC Allure Profile and VDO Atomic Dot lighting fixtures on the band’s 2019 U.K. tour to deliver sensational lighting designs that compliment their eclectic style. Penguin Cafe is an English chamber jazz ensemble known for blending elements of exuberant folk
GLP Dominates Main Rig at 10,000-capacity Warehouse Project Install by Thomas Richard - October 29, 2019 For the 14th year in succession, dbnAudile have installed the technical infrastructure for the Sacha Lord/Sam Kandel promoted Warehouse Project pop-up, through its various venues in Manchester. Originally working under separate guises, before dbn Lighting merged with Audile, the technology specialists recently put in infrastructure at the Project’s latest home, the
BTS World Tour Showcases Breathtaking AR Content Live by Thomas Richard - October 26, 2019 Boy band BTS have sold over 15 million albums worldwide, making them South Korea’s best-selling artist of all time. They are continuing their world domination by thrilling fans around the globe with their ‘Love Yourself: Speak Yourself’ World tour. The 20-date tour is a stadium extension of the band’s successful headlining tour