In addition, Strand Lighting will introduce the dynamic, new iPad controls for the complete family of Palette lighting control consoles. PLASA Show visitors will be able to see this in action as part of a full dynamic Philips Entertainment lighting system that embraces all its premier brands - Vari-Lite, Selecon plus new stand-alone brand - Showline, which will be debuting its exciting range of feature rich LED lumini
The theatre is the only purpose-built performance space for children in Australia and the first major addition to Sydney's arts i
Unveiled at new electronic dance night We Are Rockstars (W.A.R!), which kicked of the summer season of events on 8 June, the performance platform is a pioneering adaptation of the LiteConsole product which is used by Zane Lowe and Magnetic Man, who said it would "work perfectly". Example & DJ Wire, Major Lazer and Doorly also enjoyed playing on the console on the opening night.
The 3m long DJ booth features a fron
The 4000 capacity open air theatre was opened in 1995 and presents a summer season of around 30 performances - from operatic and choral works to full on rock 'n' roll.
This year's festival production lighting design by Anders 'Hebbe' Herbertzon from High Voltage Designs includes Robe MMXs and LEDWash 600s which were recently purchased by locally based lighting rental company Park
Sasha Xiong joined the company eight years ago as sales manager, with responsibility for the Asia Pacific countries.
Commented international sales director, Ernie Armas, "We strive to build long term relationships not only with our customers but also our employees. It is just as important for us to mentor and develop the talent and skills of our sales force, as it is a key asset to everyone's success. I very much look forward to working with Sasha in her new
"The project highlights our ability to work on high-profile projects that demand exceptional levels of performance," says Phil Haldane, Black Light's head of business development. "It also demonstrates our ability to work with consultants to deliver projects to strict cost specifications."
Black Light was commissioned by the building's electrical
Among the new products the R&D team was tasked with producing was an IP66-rated fixture that "would stamp an indelible green footprint that would produce a new benchmark in terms of efficacy".
Drawing just 450 watts, the P-5 (which debuts on stand 1-G28 at PLASA 2012) uses 44 high power RGBW 10W LED's outputting a total of 23,666 lumens. This low-profile washlight stretches the output-to-consumption envelope by provi
The German company continues to play a very active role in the show, and in addition to showcasing its expanding portfolio, it will also be helping to decorate the main PLASA entrance with fully rigged 'flower stands'.
On the stand, however, pride of place will be
The new Stage Server is billed as an affordable, easy-to-use media server for creating and controlling video content. It offers the perfect solution for live entertainment, theatre, educational, audio-visual and worship applications.
Designed for quick and easy set-up, ArKaos Stage Server operates using MediaMaster Express in 'Simple Mode' and offers LED mapping over Ethernet and two Full HD outputs which,
Just one event-packed year since Avolites Media was launched at PLASA 2011, the company will preview the much-anticipated Sapphire Media video control console.
Steve Warren, managing director of Avolites Media reports, "The last 12 months have seen our Ai Infinity Media Server deliver some of the richest and most electrifying visual feasts for some of the most stunning, internationally televised events and live performance shows on earth. Just a
"Sustainability is becoming ever more important in customer choice," comments Robe's CEO Josef Valchar, "Many companies and organisations in our industry are being encouraged to produce greener and more carbon-neutral shows and events. It's our strategy to offer the widest, most versatile choice of appropriate tools for creative and visual designers to
The new LX600 will arrive in style at PLASA on Monday with a gold medal from its inaugural sports day show in East London.
Designed in conjunction with Open Clear, Clarity LX consoles will be shown and supported by several renowned lighting operators who are taking time out from their world touring schedules to b
Showline will join premier lighting brands Vari-Lite, Selecon and Strand Lighting on the Philips Entertainment booth in hall 1.
Specifically designed with the live music and events markets in mind, Showline luminaires work seamlessly together with other Philips Entertainment Brand luminaires, offering consistent colour matching, dimming and operation along with intuitive, simplified set up.
On show will be the SL BAR 640 and 660, the
Initiated in 2008, the Awards recognise the most remarkable achievements in lighting design across a range of UK productions, encompassing the general categories of Television, Rock and Theatre. Emphasis is placed on the individuality of the lighting designer, a 'Knight' demonstrating the shining qualities of integrity and professionalism. Selection of the Awards recipients falls to a panel of experts fro
The Threesixty° production, playing until 9 September, takes the audience on the fantastical and complex journey of siblings Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lu
"We've had a great festival. It's been bigger, better and busier than ever," says Black Light's hire and events manager, Calder Sibbald, who explains that, as always, the company's planning for the festival began early in the year to make sure that it could access the tonnes
The purchase includes a total of 66 new projectors - 44 x HDF-W26s and 22 x HDQ-2K40s - the latest models from Belgium-based Barco.
This is part of a continuing commitment to supply the latest video technology to its customers, and reinforces XL Video's ongoing plan for growth and expansion across all its markets.
(Jim Evans)
Previously, the TNP operated with just 56 ways of ETC IES SineWave dimming power in the multipurpose black box theatre. Following completion of refurbishment, its Grand Theatre has become the best equipped SineWave theatre in France - with 632 channels across the two halls.
The equipment was supplied by ETC's French distributor, Avab Transtechnik France. Avab's sales manager
"The MA onPC command wing allows us to train the students on the MA platform at an affordable entry point into the market," commented Joseph Mercurio, VCA's performance technology coordinator. "It is vital that the students here learn on current technology in order to improve their skills and make sure they are employable upon graduation. MA has such market share and penetration that it was always on our list. Since
The company released the first wireless DMX/RDM product based on its wireless CRMX technology in 2009. It has since then completed hundreds of successful installations all over the world and added wired RDM connectivity in the form of the Unity extension. Integral
Designed as "the perfect hardware expansion to the grandMA2 onPC software", the MA onPC command wing enables the look and feel of the software to be as close to a real grandMA2 console as possible. Thanks to the MA onPC command wing - incorporating th
The company's LuxiGen platform of white and multi-colour compact emitters generate the high luminous flux density demanded in entertainment lighting, particularly for spot beams, distance lighting effects and in dynamic lighting scenarios.
Patented thermal management technology allows the LED die to be driven to higher current levels and in a denser configur
As PLASA announce a new home for the PLASA Show, the final event at Earls Court promises to be a glorious celebration of the industry's involvement in the Diamond Jubilee and London 2012 Olympics. The Olympics Uncovered sector of the Professional Development Programme is close to a sell-out and joining Backstage at the London 2012 Cer
The torch, 800mm high with stylish conical design and featuring an attractive shiny gold finish, will be on display on the Robe Stand Hall 1 F47 on Sunday and Monday of the exhibition for all to admire.
The auction will take place during the PLASA Innovation Awards, presented at th
