Robe Celebrates Independent Spirit with Prljavo Kazalište Live by Thomas Richard - December 16, 2019 The pressure was on for lighting designer Sven Kučinić of LumiLas d.o.o. when Croatian superstar band Prljavo Kazalište decided to stage a momentous concert in Zagreb marking the 30th anniversary of the largest ever music concert in Croatian history, which took place at Zagreb’s Ban Jelačić Square on October 17th
First use of the new dBTechnologies VIO L210 system for rk Light & Sound Live by Thomas Richard - December 16, 2019 Working in the large “Festsaal” in Munich’s Hofbräuhaus, the “most famous ‘Wirtshaus’ in the world”, is certainly not an everyday job. Stars like Johnny Logan, Günter Sigl & Band, the Paul Daly Band performed together with Munich’s Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter gathered on stage to collect money for the Munich
Audio-Technica Wireless Systems Employed for CMA Country Christmas Show Live by Thomas Richard - December 16, 2019 Microphones and wireless systems from Audio-Technica were employed at the Country Music Association’s CMA Country Christmas broadcast event, which was broadcast on the ABC television network. Audio-Technica’s Third-Generation 5000 Series frequency-agile true-diversity UHF wireless system with ATW-C5400 microphone capsules powered the vocals for multiple artists: Christian pop crossover sensations For King
Outline and Powersoft Electrify the Biggest Rock Band in the World Live by Thomas Richard - December 11, 2019 After captivating the Stade De France in Paris and the Commerzbank Arena in Frankfurt, Rockin’1000 brought their That’s Live – No Borders, On Board tour to Italy, landing in Milan and hosting two special guests: Manuel Agnelli from Afterhours (joined by Rodrigo D’Erasmo), and Subsonica. The band originally found fame on
Vari-Lite Delivers power and clarity for Numan’s 40th anniversary tour Live by Thomas Richard - December 11, 2019 For the UK tour marking the 40th anniversary of Gary Numan’s career as a solo artist, lighting designer Luke Edwards called on the power and clarity of the VL2600 Profile luminaire from Vari-Lite. “Although this tour was to celebrate the fact that Gary has been touring for 40 years, he is
Robe Gets Spaced Out for Transmission Prague Live by Thomas Richard - December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 Dance music fans returned to the O2 Arena in Prague, the European temple, original home and spiritual heart of ‘Transmission’ – one of the world’s most popular Trance parties – to enjoy an exciting line-up of Ferry Corsten presents System F, Blastoyz, Darren Porter, Thomas Coastline, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Key4050, MaRLo,
ALLEN & HEATH DLIVE POWERS HAWKWIND’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Live by Thomas Richard - December 9, 2019 Pioneering space-rockers, Hawkwind are a much-loved British institution with an enduring, devoted fanbase. And it’s thanks to this hardcore following that the band celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, releasing its 32nd album and embarking on a tour that culminated in a sold-out show at London’s Royal Albert Hall, supported
Vari-Lite’s VL2600 Profile is a trusty silent partner for BBC Proms Live by Thomas Richard - December 9, 2019 Leading television lighting director Bernie Davis successfully trialed the new VL2600 Profile LED luminaire from Vari-Lite on the prestigious BBC Proms classical music festival this summer. Staged in London’s Royal Albert Hall, the BBC Proms has an intense schedule, with concerts broadcast daily on BBC Radio and many performances recorded or
Brown Note Productions supplies weatherproof Elation rigs for various festivals Live by Thomas Richard - December 9, 2019 Immediately after Brown Note Productions, Inc. acquired a fleet of IP-rated lighting from Elation Professional, the full service production company sent the gear out on a three-week festival run in Kentucky, USA, providing non-stop lighting on three Danny Wimmer Presents festivals – Hometown Rising and Bourbon & Beyond, as well
MARTIN AUDIO DOMINATES LINZER KRONE-FEST Live by Thomas Richard - December 9, 2019 Now in its 19th year, the three-day Krone-Fest has been running in the Austrian city of Linz since 2001. This year, once again the free event saw more than 70 acts appearing on 13 stages in different squares spread throughout in the city centre. Promoted by KOOP Live-Marketing and Upper Austrian