DiGiCo helps Renato Carneiro deliver stunning audio for Brazilian duo’s live stream performance Latest Live News by Thomas Richard - June 21, 2020 When Brazilian rental company Maxi Audio had to close the doors on the planned in-store Maxi Academy training programme, it was determined not to let its customers down and swiftly set up an alternative, online programme. Broadcast and Front of House engineer, Renato Carneiro, a regular supporter of the Maxi
Robe for Melodifestivalen 2020 Latest Live by Thomas Richard - June 14, 2020June 14, 2020 For the first time in its 64-year history, the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) due to be staged in May in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, and all 41 qualifying countries have been invited back – same time and place – in 2021 with the
Eight Yamaha STAGEPAS 1K Systems Used To Showcase Immersive Live Sound Latest Live by Thomas Richard - June 14, 2020 As an audio professional with experience stretching from the Paleo festival in the 1970s, through working with many of the world’s highest profile artists, to his current role of designing high end audio installations for events and venues, Pierre-André Aebischer knows a thing or two about sound. This experience is
Ayrton Khamsin-S is a Revelation for Mika Latest Live by Thomas Richard - June 14, 2020 The charismatic singer/song writer Mika’s Revelation tour in support of his fifth studio album, My Name is Michael Holbrook, may have been postponed midway through due to the current coronavirus crisis, but it wowed audiences from autumn through to this spring. Lighting Designer for the tour was Vince Foster who,
Premiere: Lux Partum controlled interactively via the internet with the help of MA Lighting Latest Live by Thomas Richard - June 9, 2020 When Chris Moylan created Lux Partum, it was his intention to create something special to be enjoyed by everyone affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The idea behind the project was to realize an interactive light installation in the Motorwerk Berlin that, for the period of ten days, could be controlled
disguise xR Delivers Defining Moment in Broadcast With Katy Perry Performance On ‘American Idol’ Finale Latest Live by Thomas Richard - June 8, 2020 Technology pioneers XR Studios leveraged the latest technology from disguise to bring the future of broadcast to primetime American television when pop sensation Katy Perry performed her new single ‘Daisies’ on the season finale of American Idol. The project relied on the collaboration between the creative and technical teams led
‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ Delivers World-Class Sound on 2020 UK Tour Latest Live by Thomas Richard - June 3, 2020 The Bristol Hippodrome was one of the venues where the musical was performed To ensure crystal-clear sound while touring the U.K., sound designers for Beautiful: the Carole King Musical deployed a HARMAN Professional Solutions audio system. Written by Douglas McGrath and premiered in 2013, Beautiful is an award-winning musical based on the
Fantastic for Fantasia Latest Live by Thomas Richard - June 1, 2020 Fantasia Barrino won the third season of American Idol in 2004, standing out from some tough competition, and has since established herself as an R&B singer in the front ranks. A Grammy award winner for Best Female Vocal Performance on her single Bittersweet, Fantasia has sold almost three million albums
Creative BackStage and CHAUVET Professional Cook Up Intimate Looks for BBQ and Beer Livestream Latest Live by Thomas Richard - May 31, 2020 COVID-19 may be able to force the cancellation of events, but it can’t cancel out traditions. For 11 years, country music lovers in the Valley of the Sun have gathered for the KNIX BBQ and Beer Festival, enjoying on-stage performances, along with things like a petting zoo, games and food
VIOSO Brings World’s Largest Dome Projection to the 2020 Super Bowl Latest Live by Thomas Richard - May 5, 2020 Taking place at the beginning of each year, the Super Bowl is the culmination of the American NFL season, drawing hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide. This year, the championship was hosted at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. System design consultant Lumen & Forge was chosen by
