Vari-Lites star at the heart of Utopia Live by Thomas Richard - October 21, 2019 The epic Utopia concert by Latin American music superstar Romeo Santos broke the all-time concert gross record for a performance at the MetLife Stadium in the USA. At the heart of the show’s rich visual design, Yamil Charif and Richard Vicens of YC3 Lighting Design specified more than 100 lighting
Group-PDA Puts Belgium’s First Claypaky Mini-B Fixtures to Work News by Thomas Richard - October 20, 2019 Recently, Group-PDA, which provides sound, video and lighting rentals for the events industry, has become the first company in Belgium to acquire Claypaky Mini-B LED beam fixtures. Group-PDA purchased the Mini-Bs from AED Distribution, a leading distributor of such top AV brands as Claypaky to various regions in Europe. The Mini-B is
Robe MegaPointes Get Vertical for KVIFF Opening Ceremony Live by Thomas Richard - October 20, 2019October 21, 2019 Those lucky enough to attend the Opening Ceremony (OC) of the 2019 – and 54th – Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) were treated to a gravity-defying vertical dance performance featuring large-format projection and eight aerialists from Jednotka Rychlého Nasazení (Rapid Action Unit) who were creatively directed by brothers Michal
Elation gear up to the challenge on Netflix’s “Hyperdrive” Install by Thomas Richard - October 20, 2019 In Netflix’s new reality TV show “Hyperdrive,” car racing meets obstacle course in a type of “American Ninja Warrior” with cars. A dream program for racing enthusiasts, lighting is in the capable hands of two long-time industry pros and “Warrior” lighting veterans, Ed Motts (Lighting Director) and Adam Biggs (Director
Outline audio for Tuscan festival’s all-star cast Live by Thomas Richard - October 20, 2019 To realize the importance of Lucca Summer Festival on the European festival circuit, a glance at the performers on the program of this year’s edition (the 22nd) should suffice. They included Take That, Toto, Macklemore, Tears For Fears, New Order, Elbow, Mark Knopfler, Janelle Monáe, The Good the Bad and
Beast Coast Delivers Electrifying Concert Lighting with Martin By HARMAN Live by Thomas Richard - October 20, 2019October 21, 2019 Image by Michelle Shears Mandylights recently deployed Martin by HARMAN Sceptron and Axiom lighting fixtures on Beast Coast’s Escape From New York tour to illuminate the stage design and scenery with scintillating lighting effects. Beast Coast is a hip-hop supergroup from Brooklyn, New York formed in 2012 by members of Pro Era, Flatbush
d&b KSL on The 1975 ABIIOR Tour 2019 Live by Thomas Richard - October 20, 2019October 21, 2019 British pop-rock band The 1975 embarked on a two-year world tour, ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’, with a firm focus on the fan experience: what they see, hear and feel – whether in the front row or the gods – is paramount. With drum and bass, ethereal pop and pulsating
Brandi Carlile Delivers Electrifying Performance at Madison Square with JBL Live by Thomas Richard - October 20, 2019 Front of House Engineer Sean Quackenbush and Maryland Sound International recently deployed JBL VTX A Series Line Array Loudspeakers at Brandi Carlile’s Madison Square Garden(MSG) performance to deliver world-class sound in the legendary venue. Brandi Carlile is a three-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist known for her diverse, eclectic sound. In order to
GLP Fixtures at The Grand Ole Opry Install by Thomas Richard - October 20, 2019 This summer, Nashville’s legendary Grand Ole Opry unveiled a new daytime backstage tour based around the new, purpose-built Circle Room theatre. Hosted by Opry members Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, a 14-minute long immersive media experience takes fans on a journey through nearly 100 years of Opry history, seen through
Nature One Festival dazzles with Hippotizer Live by Thomas Richard - October 20, 2019 More than 50,000 EDM fans descended on a former NATO missile base to experience the massive Nature One Festival, known for world-class DJs, multi-stage spectaculars and immersive visuals. Germany-based GERDON Design specified two Green Hippo Boreal+ media servers for the main floor, to power live IMAG feeds, Notch effects and