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Production manager John Harris described the cultural environment of Henley Festival: "To say that it's one of a kind sounds like a bit of a cliché; but I really can't think of another festival comparable to Henley. Holding a summer festival in such a beautiful environment and to attract artists of the highest calibre is nothing short of a privilege. Although the black tie dress code and chic venues create an aura of sophistication; we keep the ticket prices down to ensure Henley Festival is accessible to all."

This year's event featured acts such as: Elton John, Bryn Terfel, Will Young, Shirley Bassey, The Welsh National Orchestra and Elvis Costello; as well as an impressive roster of cabaret and

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System integration of the new OBs was managed by NEP Australia's own System Integration team with supply of various equipment from Lawo's exclusive partner, Professional Audio & Television (PAT).

All four OB Vans share the same size and technical specifications and rely on Lawo's VSM Broadcast Control and Monitoring system for their overall control. On the audio side, each truck is equipped with a 64-fader Lawo mc256 audio mixing console plus a Lawo a

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It was fitting that this stage served as the site for the Americana Honours and Awards Show at the 17th annual Americana Music Festival & Conference. Lighting designer Robert Peterson of Real World Lighting and his associate designer Monica Rose highlighted the architectural features of the famous stage during the televised event by drawing on the colour rendering capabilities of Chauvet Professional COLORado fixtures.

Peterson, who has been lighting the Americana Music event for client High Five Entertainment since 2

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When Bernie's Beach Bar tasked RPM Dynamics with the mission of permanently installing a touring system that would give the patrons a superb sonic experience, they chose VUE's al-8 Line Array System.

As a Northeast outdoor venue, Bernie's Beach Bar needed a system that not only could cover the multiple listening areas, but also be taken in and out due to the unpredictable weather. Featuring a large rooftop performance space at its heart, the area is flanked by a horseshoe-shaped semi-covered lounge, outdoor bar and eating areas.

The semi-permanently installed stereo reinforcement

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A host of Genelec 4020s, 4030s and 4040s have been installed across the premises, which deliver audio clarity to accompany the restaurant's delicious food and stylish surroundings.

With sound playing a key role in creating an inviting restaurant atmosphere, it was important to establish an environment at just the right audio levels; low enough so that it did not disturb conversations, while still keeping the environment lively and energised.

Stockholm-based system integrator Watt & Volt took care of the audio installation and sales. Opting for Genelec loudspeakers, Carl Ingler of W

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FIX8Group sent in one of its top projection mapping teams for the unusual 10-day project, which culminated in a mixed media spectacular that centred around Turkmenistan culture and history. Held on 17 September at Ashgabat Stadium, the event was attended by more than 20,000 people.

Leading the team was FIX8Group's media server engineer Nick Charalampidis who was accompanied by projects director/projectionist guru Paul Williams and media programmer Fraser Walker.

Working closely with technical director Sedat Gunduz and creative director Candas Sisman, FIX8 liaised with

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This high profile show came amidst a run of other gigs around the country playing a mix of venues on this latest leg of the artist's Made in the Manor album campaign, for which they were using a trailer-sized specials lighting package. Brixton was effectively a one-off as well as the London showcase, and with no video, the pressure was all on lighting as the primary visual medium to produce something memorable and spectacular.

Says Colour Sound's H (Haydn Cruickshank), "Francis has the ability to make everything look great, even if he's only using six lights! He's definitely 'one-to-watch' and we are very happy to be working with him".

Kano was tourin

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Featuring the same four anthropomorphic heroes as the film franchise - Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Gloria the hippo and Melman the giraffe - and a combination of real and video scenery, Madagascar Live! was launched in the US in 2011 by Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks.

The animation studio's first ever theatre production, the show is a family-friendly extravaganza that celebrates freedom, friendship and fending off the evil 'Foosa'. Stage Entertainment Touring Productions brought the production from the States to the UK, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Columbia, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina,

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The redesigned website makes it easier for visitors to find the information they need in a more visually appealing interface and marks another important step as Elation continues to grow and increase its market presence.

The new-look website is easier to navigate and features an enlarged format with enhanced rich content. Major improvements of the new site include an adaptive screen size and mobile responsive design for phones and tablets, more video content, larger images, and enhanced product photography. The new site is compatible across multiple platforms/browsers and includes increased social media share options. It features multi-language support so u

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During a tune-up concert held in Mexico City a couple of weeks before Desert Trip, Waters used 10 Syncrolite SXL's to wow the audience with their power and punch. For Desert Trip the count was increased to 50 fixtures that were lined up behind the stage to create incredible effects that could be seen for miles above the Empire Polo Club field, the site of the festival.

Earlier this year Roger Waters' creative team tested several fixtures at the festival site and concluded only the Syncrolite

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Origin, which was formed over 24 years ago by Stephen Higgs, specialises exclusively in the hire of Schoeps microphones.

"I started the business when I left the BBC, slowly building up the company and investing all profits back into stock," says Stephen. "I decided to invest solely in Schoeps because I've always used them and believe they're the best and most versatile microphones on the market."

Origin now has a stock of over 150 Schoeps microphones and more than 140 active rods and cables, but it is not only this that has made it a success.

"When I started, I was working with film makers and I produced bespoke stereo kits that made the audio production of day-to-day stereo drama film making

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The company is one of the leading stage equipment contractors and theatrical system integrators and for over 20 years has designed, manufactured and installed stage, studio and theatrical equipment for the performance industry.

Regarding the company's appointment, PR manager Jovan Dunjic states, "With its superb quality, Outline will definitely open the doors to markets we were not previously involved in. Outline's large, medium, and small format loudspeakers, as well as its innovative DSP-based and related technologies, enable us to ensure top-grade equipment for a really wide range of applications, such as performing arts venues, cinemas, sport halls."

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O'Callaghan comments, "Tannoy's renowned 90-Year heritage along with Music's extraordinary resources and capabilities has drawn me to this amazing opportunity. I am very honoured to be part of a fantastic team that will execute Tannoy's ambitious vision to deliver outstanding customer experience and products that represent that vision. We are assembling a team of very passionate sales people to build even stronger relationships with our global distribution partners."

Vice president, lifestyle, James Bradbury adds, "We are delighted to welcome Jamie to Tannoy. His industry experience, deep understanding of the global Hi-fi market and enthusiastic drive are exactly what we need. We have big ambitions, and are putting in place a team that will deliver."

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The business will retain key customer facing resources in Stuttgart, Cologne and Berlin but will, in future, service and administer its business from one of its major hubs in Holland, UK, Spain or further afield in the Middle East, USA or Asia Pacific.

Sales and project management will be centred around the Stuttgart office and lead by Mike Dörfling who assumes the role of business development director.

Christ Elsten will assume the role of managing director for Holland and Germany alongside commercial director Albert Deltour.

Albert Deltour comments, "The refocus of knowledge, people and equipment in a s

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The announcement was made by Focusrite Novation Inc. president Phil Wagner, underscoring the ongoing growth and expansion of the Focusrite and Novation brands and their sales channels in the US.

Phil Wagner stated, "Craig is well respected. He is an exceptional addition to our expanding team. Craig's industry accomplishments demonstrate his dedication and expertise in both M.I. and pro audio market segments, making him uniquely qualified for this new role. We welcome him aboard, and look forward to his contributions into 20

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Backstage Academy is a centre of excellence for the future of the live industry, created solely for the next generation of touring and creative professionals. Located next door to Europe's largest production campus, Production Park, the Academy continues to provide real-life training and exciting employment opportunities for students.

Rowe's appointment brings his successful Cato Academy - the only 'Roadie School' in the world - under the educational umbrella of Backstage Academy. The two Academies will continue to provide the best-in-class short courses and degree courses respectively for students wishing to undertake careers in the live events and live music sectors.

Commenting on his appointment, Backstage Acade

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The next stage in the Lode Audio product road map, which has already seen the LA4 4-zone music server receive wide acclaim from installers and users alike, the LA1 is 1U tall and 9 ½ "wide (two units can fit side-by-side in a 19" rack) features high-end DACs capable of high-resolution audio playback, compatibility with the leading music streaming services including TIDAL and full integration into automation control platforms such as Creston, AMX, Control4 and RTI.

Built on Lode Audio's patented LodeNet, the LA1 can be used as a stand-alone unit in a single-source multiroom audio system/dedicated

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Among its many new features, Multi User mode allows multiple Pandoras Box operators to split the workload of a project and benefit from the increased efficiency by working on different tasks like warping, content encoding, timeline programming or simply work simultaneously on the same sequence. Pandoras Box 6.0 also features many workflow improvements such as editable meshes and warps, UV map adjustments and liv

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Lighting designer Pablo Deligio, who co-owns the production company with his father Nestor Deligio, arranged 20 of the NXT-1 panels in four rows on a center stage truss grid for Pintos' concert at Luna Park in the San Nicol

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Bandit Lites is the long-time lighting vendor of Buffett, and helps transform every stage into a paradise for both the audience and the performer. Lighting designer Steve Hoover first toured with Buffett in the early 1990s and has been the tour's lighting designer and director for about the last five years.

"When I started, I first built upon the familiar look of the show, and now it has evolved into a collaborated effort between lighting and video, bouncing things back and forth so we match and compliment the looks," Hoover said.

Bandit provided Showline Nitro Str

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Such has been the growth in Manchester indie band, The 1975's fan-base following the chart-topping album I Like It When You Sleep, that production has had to scale up from the originally booked theatre-sized venues to full-size arenas.

"Fortunately I started by designing an arena sized show, that could be scaled back," smiles the Swedish-born designer, "because we had a feeling it would go that way."

Introduced to the X4 Bars at local Los Angeles based rental company, Volt Lites he quickly recognized that these multi-functional lights would generate a wall of colour bu

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"Every project offers new and interesting challenges. Jewel was tremendously exciting, offering a dramatic backdrop for some sensational lighting effects," stated Frank.

Audiotek's lighting designer Andy Taylor worked alongside their project directors Chris Kmeic, Mags Morton and Len Bolger who all collaborated closely with local integrators NTA (National Technology Associa