Soul singer Michael Kiwanuka came out on top last year, with Adele, Jessie J and Ellie Goulding among past winners. The 2013 line-up includes boy-girl pop duo AlunaGeorge, Birmingham indie group Peace and Californian sisters Haim. Other acts tipped for success include all-girl post-punk band Savages, Glasgow electro-pop three-
Debbie Bridge, Head of University Campus, says: "We are very proud of the opportunity that we have created for students at University Campus Oldham. We offer 15 places on each course to generate the same experience you would have if you were part of a small theatre c
This was the first project MCI had executed for NRK and was the result of winning a competitive tender. A BroaMan fibre solution had been in their mind right from the outset, according to project manager, Götz Ahlert.
Explaining the challenge, he said, "The task was to set up quickly, and with a minimum of
The honours for Adele come in a year which saw her win six Grammy awards and dominate the
Through this new combination of two worldwide industry leaders, Harman and Martin believe that their comprehensive offering of audio, lighting and video solutions for the live stage and events, as well as permanent venues and installations, will 'provide new, ex
The new department aligns the teams within PRG, focused on the installation, operation and pre-production of projects across the concert touring, theatre, corporate & TV markets. The new team is centred around PRG's SW London premises, where the company's WYSIWYG studios and demo spaces are located.
As well as site based engineers, crew chiefs and technicians, the team also includes specialists in digital media and all aspects of pre-
Joining Tait with nearly 15 years' experience at PRG Scenic Technologies, Jim's most recent positions there included director of technical design, as well as design development and estimating lead. With an impressive portfolio, he has serve
The first gig took place in Dubai on Saturday 8 December at the Closing Ceremony of the World Parachuting Championships. Katy Perry performed at the show and flying during her entrance suspended under a prop parachute. To fly the star in over the audience the Stage Technologies rentals team used a two way bridle, two BT290 winches, a Nomad desk with PC Wing backup, and an AU:tour control rack.
That same night in Las Vegas saw rapper and boxin
The ABTT Fellowships, given only to individuals who "have rendered signal service to the technical aspects of the art of the theatre", were unanimously endorsed by the ABTT Council at its last meeting.
Jason Barnes is for many synonymous with the National Theatre's Cottesloe, having staged over 350 productions, during his time as
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Meanwhile, the Unsung Hero award returned this year with two winners. Anne McNulty was recognised for her work as casting director of the Donmar Warehouse, while Chris Isherman was recognised for his work as
The company head office is located in Newcastle and a further branch in Yorkshire, however R&B Group reports that new work is coming increasingly from outside of the region.
Despite tough market conditions R&B Group has expanded its national profile and grown the business. The company believes that competitive rates make them an attractive option for national event organisers. The return to growt
The 10 x 15m structure has been appearing throughout the 2012 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) racing season, including visits to the Brands Hatch, Donington Park and Silverstone circuits.
The all-new MG Motor UK team main sponsors are Tesco's Momentum fuel and KX Energ
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Alongside presentations from four industry experts, the seminar will also include a comprehensive overview of the guide, which was published in December 2012 and was designed to bring together the Powerful Thinking Campaign research initiative, which monitored generators at eight festivals last summer, and extensive feedbac
The riders will gather in Cleveland on 28 June, and head out early the next morning for a counter-clockwise tour of Lakes Erie, Michigan, Superior, Huron and Ontario before returning to Cleveland eight days later.
During those eigth days, the riders will visit 4,000-year-old sand dunes, st
Those looking to acquire new skills or re-qualify in backstage disciplines for live events can now book on to one of the following courses via www.backstage-academy.co.uk:
Rigging Course, Wednesday 16 - Thursday 17 January
Event Safety Passport (SPA) Course, Wednesday 27 February
Stage Pyrotechnics Course, Thursday 28 February
The two-day Rigging Course takes place in the arena-sized studio on site at LS-Live and is tutored b
The racecourse was one of 12 locations in the UK chosen as the beacon of the South for its accessibility and flexibility. The event took place in the Grandstand which offers over 1000sq.m of pillar free floor space, ideal for the array of practical activities taking place.
Each of the three floors represented a different zo
Cook joined Gallowglass in 2011 as a crew member and became duty manager earlier this year before being given an operational role as London crew manager during the 2012 London Olympics.
Nick Grecian, Gallowglass managing director, said, "Antony proved to be an excellent manager and a great communicator during the hectic summer months, so his interpersonal skills give him ideal credentials for this key client liaison role.
Premier, who produced the premiere, brought in XL Events to supply the visual elements for the 'red-carpet' arrivals including stars Jamie Foxx, Samuel L Jackson, and Tarantino himself.
The special Django Unchained white carpet spanned the top side of Leicester Square leading to the door of the cinema. Alongside the carpet, XL Events hung six vertical screens each made up of 12 tiles
2012 results for the whole of the West End are expected to be confirmed later this month, but already Kenwright has forecast that the next 12 months will be even better. Results for 2011 saw the West End record all-time high box offices of £528m,
The Flyaway Pods featured a series of portable cabins linked together, containing the servers, audio facilities and all the technical equipment needed to support the production. Showforce was appointed to assist with the installation and breakdown at some of the more remote and challenging circuits. Init
