The stage, which was being set up for the final show on the North American leg of Radiohead's world tour, collapsed at 4.00pm local time, around one hour before the gates were due to open, killing 33-year-old Scott Johnson, a British drum tech who was working on the stage at the time.
Of the three people injured, a 45-year-old male suffered head injuries, but these were r
Yann KOZIOL, ESL's purchasing manager, says: "This is a great opportunity for ESL to extend our range with the addition of high quality VMB products. The value for money is also very interesting with the VMB range and the product is already very well received in the market."
ESL president Alain Cornevaux adds: "The partnership between VMB and ES
With judging taking place throughout the day and final decisions made late in the afternoon, winners were presented with their hook-clamp trophies in the Truman Brewery's Corbet Place Bar, in front of exhibitors, guests and ABTT members. The winners are as follows:
ABTT 2012 Theatre Show Engineering Product of the Year: Metool
Of particular interest was Doughty's new Follow Spot Mount, specifically designed to enable a follow spot to be firmly positioned on a rail and give an exceptionally smooth movement. With rotation of a full 360 degrees, the Follow Spot Mount, which has a low friction plate to ensure an easy, smooth mo
"PLASA extends its deepest sympathies to the family of Scott Johnson and our fervent hopes for the speedy recovery of those who were injured in the stage collapse in Toronto over the weekend.
"It has been the mission of PLASA's Technical Standards Program since its inception in 1994 to make the industry a safer place to work through the development of Technical Standards. As part of that program, ANSI E1.21 - 2006, Tempora
A number of groups have been looking at this problem recently, to try to find a solution; generally, these have relied upon using fixtures and fittings in the lighting grid, so would only be applicable in theatres having those items.
Aluminium Access Products (AAP) recently asked for a meeting with the Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT) a
To gather the statistical data necessary to properly score the exam, it is essential that as many theatre riggers as possible are tested during the month of September. To further this initiative, the test administration fee of $675 for groups of 10 or more will be waived for the month of September. Candidate application fees will still apply and score reports will be delayed d
As an international company with bases in both Europe and Asia, the exhibition was seen as a key event and opportunity for Milos to expand its business in the region's constantly growing entertainment technology sector - for which PALM Expo is China's largest and most established trade show.
MIlos was represented by Marek Zubor - technical supervisor and Stephen Huang MD of Milos Guan
Selby Sullivan, owner and president, has re-assembled an experienced staff capable of meeting the demands of deadlines with the gre
This puts Garsington Opera Pavilion among the RIBA Award winners from which the shortlist for the RIBA Stirling Prize for Building of the Year will be drawn, but it is not the only RIBA prize the project has received. Other Awards include RIBA Regional Building of the Year Award, sponsored by Ibstock Brick, and - happily for Garsington Opera themselves - RIBA Regional Client of the Year.
RIBA President Angela Brady said: "For nearly fifty years the RIBA Awards ha
Key to Icetank's success is its flexibility, as the space can be hired not just for photographic shoots, but also presentations and product launches. To help him get the best out of the space, director Martin Eidemak brought DoP and lighting consultant Jonath
Clearwing's Nick Dressler says, "Dirty Rigger is the 'best bang for the buck', I've not seen rigger gloves at that price and quality from any other manufacturer, which is why we chose to stock the entire range. Customers have come to us with concerns about the quality of their alte
Used to visually brand their vast inventory of equipment cases, the PAL Road Case Label offers an invaluable aid to logistical tracking and identification of cases and their contents.
Eclipse's Tom Norris says, "Keeping track of what case is going where and what's inside is essential, especially when you have multiple jobs on one truck. Le Mark's PAL Labels allow us to instantly see all the information we need; the client, th
Flip Sandell (HSE) asks: A shackle falls to the stage and hits a stagehand causing life threatening injuries: what happens now?
Flip Sandell currently works in the HSE's Entertainment and Leisure Sector and is responsible for their role in live music events, theatr
Used to visually brand their vast inventory of equipment cases, the PAL Label offers an invaluable aid to logistical tracking and identification of cases and their contents.
"I'm really happy with how the labels turned out and can't wait to start using them," says WorldStage's Jesse Fairbairn.
Catching up with WorldStage on a recent visit to the US, Le Mark's export manager Matt Every says, "Whatever business you'
Brilliant Stages is a multiple award winner in the design and construction of stage sets and custom fabrications for the touring and events industry. Brilliant has been at the core of some of the most celebrated touring shows ever produced, and boasts an impressive client list that includes the Rolling Stones, Coldplay, U2, AC/DC, Take That and Lady Gaga.
The acquisition further strengthens the project capabilities within Prolyte G
The Irish Event Awards are now in their fourth year, celebrating excellence and showcasing the highest standards in Ireland's event industry. The Workplace & Employment Awards are in their 6th Year and are endorsed by the Recruitment &
Visitors are invited to take an Access All Areas tour around the LS-Live rehearsal and events facility, and learn more about the Foundation Degree in Live Events Production (validated by The University of Bolton) and short courses in backstage skills. Staff and tutors will be on hand to discuss the many opportunities to get involved with Backstage Academy whether as a student, partner, or supporting institution.
There will be plenty of entertainment on
This is the second development this year on the Broadend Road site which is at the heart of 5 Star's busy operation. It follows on from the construction of a new and much larger custom sanding booth area in January, and is actually the third expansion in 12 months for 5 Star, as another 2500sq.ft of storage space was also added in 2011.
The latest newly refurbished units will initially be used for extra
In addition to demonstrating their new product advancements, Wireless Solution will also be holding a seminar on Wednesday, 11 July from 1:30-2:30 in the Demo room. The seminar will be hosted by Niclas Arvidsson and will serve as an introduct
Barney Hammond of Tempower placed the order with SES for over 50 large units on a schedule to cover orders for this season which he had taken, with the final delivery of 15 units taking place at the end of June, which meant that he could satisfy his customers requirements.
This order was run alongside several other high profile projects that SES were committed too, all of which all have been delivered on time
"It was a true pleasure to at last meet clients that I had previously only spoken to over the phone or by e-mail," says Attfield. "With the continued expansion and diversity of Le Mark products I wanted to meet and be able to discuss the next phase in our growth in
Benedetti secured a £2m, six-album record contract after winning BBC Young Musician of the Year at 16 and has risen to interna
The Prime Minister's 8th Olympic Dinner, produced by Multiple Award Winning producers -Peter Jones Special Events, held at the Plenary, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, raised over $2m dollars for our Australian Olympic Team, competing at next month's
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