People arrived at the Bethel Convention Centre, in Birmingham, UK, early for Zimbabwe-born gospel worshipper Eleana Makombe’s Grateful Concert in June. Coming from across the UK,… Read More »Blessing Bero Lights Eleana Makombe Grateful Show With CHAUVET Professional
It is close to impossible to improve on the power a flower to give rise to warm feelings and good thoughts, but Ed Warren managed to do just that when he lit The Lottery Winners’ recent homecoming show. The “flowers” that this well-known lighting designer planted on stage at the iconic 02 Apollo Manchester might not have been as delicately beautiful as the red and yellow blooms that dot nearby Ardwick Green every spring (nor were they anywhere near as fragrant!), but they did inspire the sellout crowd at this show, while also reflecting the freewheeling spirit of the local band, who reach the top of the UK charts for the first time last spring.Read More »Ed Warren & CHAUVET Professional Bring Flower Power to The Lottery Winners
The Adam Hall Group is continuing to drive its international growth in 2024. With the new UK Show Space in England, the event technology provider headquartered in Neu-Anspach, Hesse, is opening its next show space in January. At the NicLen UK premises, customers from the UK will have the opportunity to experience the extensive product solutions of the Cameo, LD Systems and DEFENDER brands in detail on site and test them hands-on. The opening ceremony will take place on January, 10 2024. First appointments are already possible for the opening day.Read More »Adam Hall Group Opens Show Space in England
LMG Touring announces its expansion into London, bringing exceptional touring and entertainment solutions to clients in the UK and Europe. With a proven track record of supporting thousands of tours, concerts, and festivals, LMG Touring & Entertainment serves as the single point of contact for all things technical.Read More »LMG Touring Expands Global Strategy with London Location
The synergy of innovation and creativity took center stage in New York as 4Wall Entertainment joined forces with ZeroSpace and disguise, to deliver an unprecedented Virtual Production Accelerator training program this month. Located at ZeroSpace’s state-of-the-art production facilities in Brooklyn, the 4-day hands-on training program provided an unrivaled learning environment. Participants marveled at the cutting-edge infrastructure and resources at their disposal, enabling them to unleash their creativity and unlock the full potential of virtual production.Read More »4Wall, ZeroSpace, & disguise Host Virtual Production Accelerator In New York
Ayrton Domino fixtures have hit the road with country music royalty accompanying multi Grammy-winner Shania Twain on her “Queen of Me” global tour. ACT Entertainment… Read More »Ayrton Dominos Go Royal for Shania Twain’s ‘Queen of Me Tour’
As we mark the passing of Sinéad O’Connor, who died at the age of 56 on July 26, 2023, we share this video of the first live performance many of us in U.S. saw of the incredibly talented artist. She performed “Mandinka” on the 1989 Grammy Awards, where she was nominated for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female for her 1987 debut album, The Lion and the Cobra. Her performance won the audience over, though she lost the award to the iconic Tina Turner.
“A dazzling achievement, both technically and in tone… with impeccable attention to detail.” That’s what the highly regarded RogerEbert.com film reviews had to say about this summer’s runaway box office hit Barbie. The words also work well to describe the UK premiere of the universally acclaimed movie that took place July 12th at Cineworld Leicester Square.Read More »IPS and Limited Edition Event Design Help Barbie Shine at UK Premiere with CHAUVET Professional
In 2022, lighting professional Jose Lorenzo used Obsidian’s NX2™ lighting console to great success on Giovanni Pernice’s This is Me dance show, so when the Strictly Come Dancing star decided to tour a bigger show in 2023—Made in Italy—the designer again turned to Obsidian, but this time upgraded to the greater control possibilities inherent in the NX4™.Read More »Jose Lorenzo Commends NX4™ Control on UK Dance Productions
Manufacturers of innovative media engines, HIVE is known for its alternative approach to offering outstanding performance in a smaller form factor. HIVE has forged a strategic partnership with the prestigious live experience and entertainment campus, Production Park. A community of people and businesses focusing on innovation and cross-collaboration, Production Park is where live events and experiences are created. This partnership is based on the shared future visions of HIVE and Production Park – innovative technology with a reduced carbon footprint that is disruptive to the marketplace. Furthermore, through this partnership, HIVE now has access to capital to support its growth and product roadmap.Read More »HIVE & Production Park Forge Strategic Partnership
It’s been a busy year so far for Lighting Designer Tim Routledge, including crafting a stunning production lighting design for Helene Fischer’s audacious new LIVE 2023 arena tour collaboration with Cirque du Soleil, which is playing to sold out audiences across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland until the autumn, presenting an energetic collage of a 360° production, seat-edge acrobatics, and superlative musical performance. Cirque’s creative team led by Marie-Helen Delage approached Routledge to work alongside Show Director Genevieve Dorion-Coupal and Set Designer Bruce Rodgers on this ambitious production.Read More »Robe Gets Intoxicated with Helene Fischer
Debi Moen brings us the who’s doing what, where for tours and festivals as well as a bit on the design work of the Bono & Edge streaming documentary.