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‘90s music has seen a resurgence in popularity of late. Just look at the current Oasis reunion tour, and high-charting new albums by the likes of Pulp, Suede and more. Another ‘90s heavyweight enjoying the limelight once more is this month’s cover star, Robbie Williams. Currently on this road with the Britpop Tour, Robbie’s energetic, ambitious show features a giant, articulated rocket structure – and a complex lighting and sound set-up. Phil Ward catches up with the crew for his report.
Also inside, Ian Cullen gets the production scoop on The Great Gatsby and we bring you a roundup of highlights from the brilliant Showlight 2025 lighting conference. Plus, James Simpson explores the Pixera media server ecosystem; Rachel Terzian meets the audio specialists behind My Neighbour Totoro at a special open day; Rob Halliday remembers the late production designer, William ‘Bill’ Dudley; James Eade explains the benefits of entering the PLASA Awards for Innovation; and Cat Strom reports from Sydney Harbour as Handa Opera stages a waterfront production of Guys & Dolls. Enjoy!
On Tour : Robbie WilliamsPhil Ward heads backstage to meet the crew bringing Robbie Williams’ latest high-energy pop spectacle to life . . .
Review : Showlight 2025David Barbour reports from Dijon as the quadrennial lighting conference makes its triumphant return . . .
Theatre : The Great GatsbyIan Cullen steps into the opulent world of this new West End musical, meeting the creative minds collaborating to bring the classic 1920s tale to the stage . . .
Tech : AV Stumpfl’s PixeraJames Simpson discovers the benefits of AV Stumpfl’s range of media servers designed for the world of live events and installations . . .
Sounds of the forestRachel Terzian heads to London’s Gillian Lynne Theatre for a special event hosted by JBL and Sound Technology . . .
Buoys & DollsCat Strom reports from Sydney on the city’s annual harbourside opera spectacular, which this year was a new production of Guys & Dolls . . .
Lighting designers honouredCelebrating an eclectic mix of lighting design from across theatre and TV, the Profile Awards returned for 2025 . . .
Remembering William DudleyRob Halliday reflects on the life of the show designer, who passed away this May . . .
Werewolf? There wolf . . .LSi discovers how video tech helped Bring Me The Horizon’s frontman transform into a werewolf for the band’s recent Rock am Ring performance . . .
Lighting veteransIan Cullen meets the team tasked with lighting various broadcast events in celebration of VE Day 80 . . .
