GLOBAL: Solid State Logic Joins Audiotonix Group News by Thomas Richard - December 22, 2017December 22, 2017 Audiotonix has announced the acquisition of Solid State Logic (SSL) as part of its expanding Group that already includes leading audio brands DiGiCo, DiGiGrid, Calrec and Allen & Heath. The deal brings together the top flight of the world's mixing console companies. James Gordon, CEO of Audiotonix, comments: "We are growing
IRL: K-array Firenze Brings The Low End For DJ Ben Nicky’s Debut Arena Headline Live by Thomas Richard - December 18, 2017 As one of the fastest rising stars of the international touring DJ circuit, trance DJ and producer Ben Nicky captured headlines when he announced his first large-scale solo headline show at Northern Ireland’s biggest venue, the Belfast SSE Arena. Selling out almost immediately, the event was described by Nicky himself as
HRV: Gibonni Rocks With Robe Live by Thomas Richard - December 18, 2017December 12, 2017 Croatian singer, composer, musician and superstar Gibonni is one of the most popular and influential artists in Croatia and across the whole region, known for blending contemporary rock and pop with Dalmatian folk songs for a unique sound that’s gained him a huge following. A recent show at Zagreb Arena featured
GLOBAL: Witness RC4Magic On Tour With Katy Perry Live by Thomas Richard - December 12, 2017 Katy Perry’s “Witness: The Tour” is more than just a concert production; it’s a kooky and creative journey that includes dancing eyeballs, giant insects, a massive inflatable hand and even a flight through space, courtesy of Saturn. It all reflects Perry’s personality, and it should, since Perry is directly involved
GBR: disguise VR Ensures Seamless Execution For Nike X NBA Apparel Launch Live by Thomas Richard - December 12, 2017 Renowned Screens Producer, Laura Frank, chose the disguise (formerly known as d3) 360-degree virtual reality pre-visualization software to take Nike’s event planning to the next level. Providing both creative and technical production teams with a fully immersive 3D experience of the NBA launch ahead of time. Nike teamed up with the
NLD: MegaPointes For Martin Garrix Live by Thomas Richard - December 12, 2017 “One of the best shows our team has ever done!” declared production designer and show director Gabe Fraboni after two recent incendiary performances by hugely popular Dutch DJ and music producer Martin Garrix at Amsterdam’s RAI, both bathed in production awesomeness with nearly 300 Robe moving lights on the rig,
USA: Claypaky Lighting Fixtures Support Huge “Nu Skin global LIVE!” Event Live by Thomas Richard - December 11, 2017 Every two years, the anti-aging skin company Nu Skin holds a four-day experience that combines philanthropy, business sessions, recognition and entertainment in a dynamic mix. For the past decade, Nu Skin has turned to Atlanta based Executive Visions Inc. (EVI) and its large team of producers and creative thinkers to
HARMAN Professional Solutions Simplifies and Strengthens Pro Audio Distribution in Australia News by Thomas Richard - December 8, 2017 HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, lighting and control systems, including networked AV, today announced it has consolidated distribution of AKG, BSS, Crown, dbx, Lexicon, JBL and Soundcraft solutions in Australia by strengthening ties with longtime distribution partners AV Technology Pty Ltd (avt) and CMI Music &
K-Array Appoints Global Business Development Director “Rusty” Waite News by Thomas Richard - December 5, 2017 K-array has appointed industry expert Russell "Rusty" Waite as their new Global Business Development Director. With previous roles at Euphonix, Stage Tec and, most recently, EAW, Waite has over 25 years of extensive globetrotting experience providing sales and marketing, commercial growth and technical services to the broadcast, production, theatrical and corporate
USA: Kinesys Enjoys Lively LDI News by Thomas Richard - December 4, 2017 Kinesys enjoyed a busy and successful LDI (Live Design International) exposition in Las Vegas, having hosted its own booth for the first time at the show. The three-day event kicked off to a great start with Kinesys’ new Apex motion control system being presented with a 2017 PLSN Gold Star Product Award