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05 March 2025

UK - Located in the Royal College of Music’s East Tower, the Carne Room is one of the institution’s four Parry Rooms, named after composer Hubert Parry (and Royal College of Music director between 1895 and 1918). Also known as the East Parry room, it functions as a multi-use space for performance, practice, teaching and meetings, with visitors treated to views overlooking the Royal Albert Hall.

In order to deliver high quality audio during hybrid meetings, a pair of Audio-Technica ATND1061DAN Dante-enabled Beamforming Ceiling Array microphones was recently installed in the Carne Room’s vaulted ceiling. The unobtrusive design of the microphones was furthered by a custom paintjob by Aura Futures, ensuring the perfect fit for the venue’s impressive aesthetic.

“While the natural reverb in the room is wonderful for acoustic performances, when we

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05 March 2025

France - APG’s iX series speakers and Active Audio column speakers are at the heart of Videlio’s major AV overhaul at the Westfield Les 4 Temps (Paris) shopping centre.

Located in La Défense, the business district to the west of the French capital, and boasting more than 200 shops, 40 restaurants and a 16-screen cinema, Westfield Les 4 Temps is Europe’s largest shopping centre. The audio upgrade, undertaken by Paris-based AV specialist Videlio, was designed to fully immerse Westfield Les 4 Temps visitors in the environment by making audio an integral part of their shopping experience.

Stéphane Le Roux, head of digital media for Videlio’s specialist complex-projects division, Videlio-Scénotechnique, has been working with Westfield Les 4 Temps owner Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield for 10 years, overseeing maintenance of its existing AV systems and

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05 March 2025

New Zealand - Baycourt Community & Arts Centre, situated in the heart of downtown Tauranga, is the Bay of Plenty's premier performing arts facility. Designed to serve both the local community and international touring productions, the venue provides spaces for a diverse range of performances.

At the core of Baycourt is the Addison Theatre, a 500+ seat venue equipped with a bespoke orchestra pit and a world-class fly tower. To maintain its reputation for excellence, the venue continuously invests in top-tier technology, ensuring performers and audiences experience outstanding stage productions.

As part of this commitment, Baycourt recently completed a major lighting upgrade with the support of Show Technology, focusing on enhancing its stage capabilities with a suite of Prolights fixtures, ensuring high-performance lighting solutions for its produ

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04 March 2025

Spain - On 1 February, Basque band Esne Beltza bade farewell to their fans with a spectacular final concert at Bilbao Arena in Miribilla. With 8,000 people in attendance, the event was a true celebration of the band's career, featuring a visual production that matched the energy of their music.

At the heart of the lighting design were 24 Ayrton Rivale Profile fixtures, used extensively to enhance the atmosphere of the show. The concert marked one of the first major events in Spain to feature Rivale Profile, showcasing its power, precision, and efficiency in a large-scale production.

Lighting design was led by Jon Mentxaka, who crafted an immersive and dynamic lighting setup for the farewell show. Rivale Profile units were positioned to create a strong backlight effect, reinforcing the depth of the stage while ensuring seamless integration with the la

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04 March 2025

Sweden - The Borås Arena is home to top-tier Swedish football club Elfsborg and Division 1 South team Norrby. The 14,500-capacity stadium was opened in 2005 and, last year, a new sound system was designed and installed by local musical instrument and professional sound specialists Musiklagret, who are also a sponsor at the arena.

With speech articulation and uniform coverage at the top of the performance criteria, Musiklagret proposed a Nexo system using 40 x P15s and 20 x P10s from the French manufacturer’s industry-standard P+ Series point-source range.

“Nexo P+ Series was selected for its frequency range, the resolution of the HF, and the facility to change horns to achieve optimum coverage,” reports Niklas Frick from Musiklagret’s Rental and Installation division.

P+ cabinets are installed in pairs at 90-degree angles around the

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04 March 2025

USA - Popular underground rap duo $uicideboy$ completed their Greyday2024 US and Canadian tour with a production design – lighting and set – created by Ian MacDonald, who used Robe moving lights to help deliver a raw, in-the-face, lighting aesthetic. MacDonald is based in Ottawa and has worked with the band since 2021.

This latest tour design featured 42 x Robe iForte LTXs, 34 x Spiiders and four iForte Follow Spots, all supplied by Fuse, who purchased the iFortes for this project, which was co-ordinated for them by account managers Matt Kirkpatrick and Kevin Foreste.

Known for their stark, visceral, often brutal lyrics and fearless narratives touching controversial, complex, and difficult topics like suicide, addiction, and depression, communicating these messages and stories live is challenging and offers creative scope. While imaginat

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04 March 2025

China - Recently, Wuping No. 1 Middle School in Hubei Province celebrated its 100th anniversary, during which it has adhered to a philosophy of "cultivating people with moral integrity and all-round development". During that time it has trained more than 50,000 graduates, many of whom have become high ranked in governing the country, studying, and developing industries.

To mark the occasion, a special Forever Azalea concert was performed in the concert hall of the newly built Science and Art Museum, presenting an audio-visual feast to alumni, guests, teachers and students. Martin Audio's signature sound and consistent coverage created the live atmosphere for the concert, which the school is seeing as a new starting point.

Going forward, this auditorium will be used for a variety of concerts and operas, as well as other cultural and artistic

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04 March 2025

USA/UK - The Sleep Token experience is all about the music; the band are completely anonymous, so there are no egos or names to get in the way. Thom Pike, front-of-house engineer, has been with the band ever since their third gig in 2018.

For their latest tour, his mixing desk of choice was a Quantum 338. Monitor engineer, Samuel Schmitt, a long-time DiGiCo fan, choosing them consistently throughout his career, is also using a Quantum 338. Both engineers explain why DiGiCo desks are the right fit for this high-profile tour.

“It was the start of a new cycle and a new era in terms of venue sizes,” Pike recalls. “Solotech were able to help us out in terms of budget, so for our first gig at Wembley Arena I went straight to a DiGiCo. By the end of that tour I was in love with the console. I feel like there are no limitations. The desk does exactly w

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04 March 2025

UK - When techno icon Frazi.er and house kingpin Ewan McVicar came together late last year at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, the two titans of the Scottish electronic music scene staged a spectacular. Placing themselves in the centre of the venue in a 360° setup, the two delivered "a performance masterclass which received excellent reviews in every quarter".

The show’s audio was provided by East Anglia-based Audio Plus, who have supplied systems for touring, festivals, special events, and installation for more than 30 years. Audio Plus deployed a Funktion-One Vero system for the event, driven by XTA amplification. Audio Plus has used XTA amplifiers since the 1990s and in recent years has transitioned to using the XTA DPA100 unit for all its work.

Project manager Tino Reschke comments: “The loudspeaker arrangement was planned in collaboration with Fun

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04 March 2025

UK - Just as espresso becomes a martini, Bear café bar spaces transition effortlessly from day into night and the brand has opted for Optimal Audio commercial audio systems installed into all its latest venues to guarantee the seamless shift.

Bear has five stores from Uttoxeter to Wimborne and atmosphere tops the menu in each. With the help of nationwide audio installation partner, York-based Rock-Tech AV, Bear evaluated several commercial audio systems before aligning with Optimal Audio.

Craig Bunting, one half of Bear’s founding partners, explains the appeal. “Primarily, our requirements were for a system that could handle multiple zones and provide excellent sound quality. What we achieved with Optimal is a warm, inviting sound that complements the Bear atmosphere and so many features suit our needs.

“Simple control for the in-store

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03 March 2025

Poland - Late last year, Atlas Arena in Łódź hosted an extraordinary live event, Jimek & Guests: Subclassics, Poland’s first-ever symphonic spectacle in a 360-degree format. The orchestra was sited in the round, which provided the audience with a unique perspective.

The audio system was built around the power of the DiGiCo Quantum series, with two Quantum 338s, with Pulse upgrade, at the front-of-house position and Quantum 852 and SD12-96 consoles at the monitor position.

Radzimir Dębski, professionally known as Jimek, is a composer and conductor, well known for blending classical sounds with modern music genres. His Subclassics concert was a blend of symphonic compositions and iconic hip-hop tracks featuring many guest artists.

“There’s no adventure if you know what to expect. Only uncertainty leads to fulfilm

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03 March 2025

UK - Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, which debuted in 1602, and tells the story of shipwreck-surviving twins Sebastian and Viola, is a witty, insightful, and often profound mix of mistaken identity, gender disguise, love, confusion, jealousy, and ultimately joyful discovery.

This swirl of sensations has delighted audiences for centuries, but it can also pose a challenge for any modern designer hoping to capture the play's sweeping emotions in light.

Zoe Spurr not only welcomed this challenge; she met it in brilliant fashion when lighting the Royal Shakespeare Company's December production of Twelfth Night at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Her artful design reflected myriad moods, earning her widespread praise, including from a newspaper critic who singled out her work for "helping to shift the tone" of the play.<

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03 March 2025

Spain - In the stunning setting of the Museu de les Ciències de Valencia, an exhibition centre that invites visitors to explore the evolution of life, science, and technology through interactive experiences and scientific animations, Nox Audiovisuales chose Prolights technology to illuminate the Generali event held at this exclusive venue.

By testing some of Prolights' most innovative products, Nox Audiovisuales confirmed their quality, durability, and reliability.

The moving head Astra Hybrid330, capable of creating spectacular aerial effects, was chosen to project the client's corporate logos and to provide scenic lighting for the event. Astra Wash19PixIP moving washes were strategically placed around the venue to bathe the location in the event's colours.

The Smart BatPlus and Smart BatWash fixtures were used to colour the hospitality are

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03 March 2025

USA - Jack Daniel’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park featured an impressive artist line-up, with lighting and production design created by Robert W. Peterson of Real World Lighting.

Peterson added 86 x Robe iForte LTX moving lights to his lighting plot, together with 46 x iFortes, 38 x iSpiider LED wash beams, 20 x Robe Tarrantula large LED wash beams and 20 x LEDBeam 350s, all supplied by Solotech, project-managed for them by Austin Schussler and Steven Morgan with Joseph Logsdon providing excellent account oversight for the whole project.

The five-hour CBS special concert kicked off at 7pm. It was directed by Sandra Restrepo and broadcast live offering a series of back-to-back performances beamed across multiple time zones live from ‘Music City’. It was headlined and co-hosted by f

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28 February 2025

Germany - The world premiere of The World of Hans Zimmer - An Immersive Symphony: The Theatre Experience took the audience at the Metronom Theater in Oberhausen on an impressive musical journey through the works of the film composer.

Presented by Semmel Concerts and accompanied by lighting, sound and stage technology from Satis & Fy, this hit show delighted more than 22,000 fans at 15 sold-out concerts from 23 January to 2 March. Hans Zimmer himself spoke to the audience in the form of a larger-than-life, three-dimensional projected image.

Behind the scenes, monitor engineer Thorben Ströhlein and RF manager Werner Schmidl also welcomed a special technical guest: Sennheiser’s Spectera, which they used to provide some of the musicians with in-ear and line/mic signals as part of the Spectera Pioneer Program.

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28 February 2025

Thailand - Now a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Thailand, the Bakery Music record label was founded in 1994 and pioneered the independent music industry in Thailand, inspiring the creation of many other indie labels in the country.

A recent Bakery Rock Concert Live in Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand featured performances from the label’s leading artists including Moderndog, Pru and Flure, with a Nexo sound system deployed by local distributor and concert sponsor Fuzion Far East.

The main FOH system featured left and right hangs of 12 x Nexo Geo S12 speakers supplemented by Nexo RS18 subwoofers, with Nexo Geo M12 used as front-fills to deliver audio clarity to those audience members closest to the stage.

For the artists, Nexo P15 and PS15 R2 wedge monitors provided precise and powerful sound with precision coverage, with

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28 February 2025

India - Lighting designer Jasangat Sonpal selected 62 Claypaky Sharpy X Frames for a dynamic concert starring Shaan, one of the most popular singers of Indian cinema, at Phoenix Market City in Bangalore, 20 December 2024.

Shaan is a playback singer, composer, actor and television host who records in multiple languages. He is considered among the greatest playback singers, or ghost singers, whose pre-recorded songs are dubbed into motion picture soundtracks replacing the actors’ voices.

For his own high-voltage concert, Shaan opened with some Bollywood classics to the delight of his fans. He took them on a journey through his colourful career, including ‘the four stages of love’ featuring soulful numbers and ballads. He also added a local touch, performing Kannada folk music that earned cheers from the crowd.

Having worked with Shaan for

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28 February 2025

Thailand - Powersoft’s Mezzo amplifier platform is powering the audio experience at Starbucks’ ‘largest Greener Store’, its new flagship location in One Bangkok, Thailand’s mixed-use development project.

Founded in 1971 in Seattle, United States, Starbucks has over 30,000 stores in over 80 countries. At the end of last year, the company opened a Starbucks Reserve, featuring energy-efficient lighting, water-saving fixtures and a goal on waste reduction, in Bangkok. To serve the brew-hungry crowd with a cup of coffee with a side order of quality audio, the flagship outlet needed a sound system that would cover an area of 860sq.m, divided into two floors.

“The brief was clear,” says Ms. Chuthintorn Bhanyotin, managing director from System Plus, the system integrator. “We needed to provide exceptional sound quality with a natural feel tha

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28 February 2025

India - A new light and sound show at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh is captivating audiences with a mesmerising blend of projection mapping, holograms, dynamic lighting, and 5.1 audio.

Created by Tricolor India Schauspiel, this visual spectacle is powered by seven Christie D23WU-HS 1DLP laser projectors, delivering brightness and image quality to bring the rich history of these thousand-year-old monuments to life. This new 35-minute show, commissioned by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation and voiced by actor Amitabh Bachchan, takes visitors on an immersive journey through time, narrating the temple’s storied past like never before.

“The primary objective was to create an engaging evening attraction for visitors,” said Himanshu Sabharwal, chief creative officer, Tricolor India Schauspiel.

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28 February 2025

Indonesia - Topgolf offers a high-energy, entertainment-focused experience that appeals to both avid golfers and casual players. With its blend of microchipped golf balls, interactive targets, and lively atmosphere featuring food, drinks, and music, Topgolf is attracting a diverse audience and redefining how people engage with the sport.

The second Topgolf location in Southeast Asia, Topgolf Jakarta is helping to grow the game among younger and non-traditional players, while amplifiers from LEA Professional are elevating the entertainment experience for everyone.

Topgolf Jakarta’s nine-acre complex includes 102 hitting bays spread across three levels, three restaurants, four bars, several entertainment zones, and dedicated spaces for corporate and VIP events. Jakarta-based AV systems integrator PT Albeta Sukses Mandiri was contracted to install the

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28 February 2025

USA - Rogue Productions showcased the capabilities of its Rogue Servers, powered by Pixera (a media server software made by AV Stumpfl), during the co-headlining Sweat Tour featuring artists Charli XCX and Troye Sivan.

COUR Design, a Nashville-based creative content house spearheaded the tour's design. The production called for seamless integration of live camera feeds with dynamic visuals, precise synchronisation with music and lighting, and the ability to make real-time adjustments. These demands required a media server solution capable of balancing technical sophistication with user-friendly workflows.

Joe Vaughn from Rogue Productions explained: "COUR Design approached us with a clear vision for the tour. They wanted to push beyond the limits of traditional playback systems. While other platforms are fine for pre-rendered content, most l

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28 February 2025

USA - CMA Award winner Cody Johnson kicked of 2025 with the Leather Deluxe Tour, celebrating the release of his new album of the same name. The tour launched only a few short weeks after he wrapped his 2024 touring schedule in mid-December playing 30 sold-out concerts. Known for his traditional country sound, Johnson’s authentic storytelling and electrifying shows has solidified him as one of the hottest acts around.

Bandit Lites provides the lighting package for lighting designer Richard ‘Wookie’ Whitley. Comprised of Ayrton Khamsins, Ayrton Argo FX, Chauvet Pro Strike Array 4, Strike Array 2 and GLP JDC-1, Wookie designed a system that would wrap around the band while tapering down from downstage to upstage.

“I’m very happy with the outcome,” he said. “It gives some great looks without any crazy positioning or grouping as wel

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27 February 2025

Hungary - As part of a complete renovation of the Avas Lookout Tower in Miskolc, a dynamic lighting scheme, controlled by Pharos Architectural Controls, now illuminates the famous landmark during the darker hours.

Standing 72m tall, the Avas Lookout Tower was designed by Hungarian architects Miklós Hófer and György Vörös. Built in 1966 to replace an outdated tower made of wood, the new Avas tower stands as an emblematic feature of the Miskolc landscape, serving as a key monument to the social-realist history of the city. The renovation project features a refurbished visitor experience, while the area surrounding the tower has also been dramatically improved.

Pharos was appointed by the city’s local government to equip the Avas tower with the capability to run a decorative lighting system. The Pharos team worked alongside Lisys-Project – spec

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27 February 2025

UK - When the highly anticipated stage version of the blockbuster film The Devil Wears Prada debuted in Chicago in the summer of 2022, it was to mixed reviews.

By the time it arrived in London’s West End at the end of 2024 it was with an entirely fresh production, including a new creative team and an original score from Elton John.

Paule Constable, who lit the show in Chicago, had praised GLP’s then newly launched Impression X5 washlight. And when LD Bruno Poet took over the reins in the UK, he went even further – specifying around 120 GLP fixtures across the entire Impression X5 Series, punctuated by JDC1 hybrid strobes.

Poet has been a devotee of GLP’s LED solutions for a number of years, making expansive use of their X4 Series, notably the award-winning Bars (on the highly acclaimed Sigur Rós tour and Tina: The Musical).