Taylor Swift was up for five awards but went home empty-handed. She performed with Keith Urban and Tim McGraw. Newcomer Hunter Hayes was nominated in six categories but also failed to win. He did get to perform with Motown legend Stevie Wonder on his new single I Want Crazy and a cover of Wonder's song Sir Duke.
Dirty Dancing - Producers of musical Dirty Danc
Skoutarides, who also works monitors for Kings of Leon, has been a Sennheiser user for some time; be it the 2000 Series, the G2s or the G3s, he insists he has always achieved the best possible results when using Sennheiser systems.
"For me, Sennheiser is just worlds ahead of its competitors; you not only get sound quality, you get true value for money and absolute reliability," he says. "I used to use the G2s, which were great, but these G3s that I am using on the Paloma tour are even better: the stereo imaging; the RF; the gain structure;
Brought in to assist with the sophisticated audio signal distribution was experienced rental company, Gilles Bouvard Events and Entertainment (GB4D) - who are specialists at big event productions of this nature (working in extreme conditions). Bouvard has long been an advocate of Optocore's optical fibre network solutions, and once again a large deployment of the German company's interfaces ensured suc
"The addition of the Gio console ensures our students can experience the very latest in lighting control consoles," commented Joseph Mercurio, lecturer in performance technology. "Having these up to date technical resources ensures students leave the VCA job ready and experienced."
Student Leslie Ding remarked, "The Gio is easy to learn due to ETC's operating system and it means we know one of the most common consoles in use; in fact we can be employed as Eos, Gio and Ion operators."
When Arnout Verdonk, Stadsschouwburg's sound technician, started looking for a new intercom system he put several to test, and the whole technical team was involved in making the right decision.
"We decided on the ASL digital system because of its flexibility and its ability to easily interface to our existing analogue intercom systems, wireless systems and 4-wire equipment," Verdonk explains. "We are a theatre with many different productions (more than 380
"Actually," says Philip Sparkes, Maltbury's MD "this description tells only a small part of the story of Maltbury's involvement in the Games. We started with one contract and ended up supplying goods or services to half of the Olympic sports!"
Maltbury's story began with winning the tender for the contract to supply the stage and back wall for the Weightlifting competition. There was no technical specification for the platform so they first had to design the platform that LOCOG and the Olympic Weightlifting team wanted and then prove that they could deliver it. The same applied to the back wall, which gradually changed from a simple series of tall flats into a monolithic structure of almost 200m
Designed for use on-screen, Le Mark's Harmony gloss black dance floor has been selected as the dancing surface for the semi-finalists' pre-recorded 'Killer Move' video clip.
The smooth finish of the floor allows for a controlled glide whilst retaining the perfect element of grip. An exceptional level of dancing comfort for performers and a stunning high-gloss visual-effect for the viewers at home.
Le Mark's Sharon Marshall said, "Keeping up with the fast paced performances and such varied dancing styles is no easy task for any dance floor. The robust yet forgiving nature of our Harmony Dance Floor is a key reason why it's one of our best sellers around the globe."
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Responding to an invitation from the lighting manufacturer's US head, Randy Wade, he and Chris Nyfield, along with other members of the Silent House Productions team would probably have given little more than a cursory glance, as seeking out new strobes was probably furthest from their mind. "I was actually quite happy with the strobes we had been using - but as we walked past the SGM booth we were really taken by the strobes.
"I instantly loved the quality of the colours, the intensity, size and the low power consumption ... not to mention that the fixture could be more versatile than just a strobe," remarked the Irish born designer.
The timing could scarcely hav
Confirming that PLASA Focus: Leeds 2013 is the place to see the latest pro audio, lighting, video and stage technology, exhibitors have been busy releasing details about the new products they will be unveiling at the premier event for entertainment technology in the north of England.
Martin Professional will present the UK launch of the newest members of the award-winning MAC Viper family, and will also unveil the first fixtures of RUSH; an all-new Martin Professional product range. A host of other new Martin Professional products will al
Isslottet ('The Ice Castle') is a modern ballet based on Tarjei Vesaas' book of the same name. Set to Terje Isungset's musical arrangement with choreography by Kristian Støvind, it tells the story of Siss and Unn, two teenage girls that find each other in an unlikely friendship. The story deals with issues of life and death, and how what once was light and delightful can turn dark and dangerous.
Wangensteen's design called for the creation of dripping 'ice taps' which could incorporate a 3D movement that was reflected in the high shine stage floor and formed a vital
"Our plan is to build new products for the newest generation of our Install and Touring rack amplifiers." says Luca Giorgi, pro audio BU manager for Powersoft. "Powersoft's first compatible products integrating Dante will be the new Ottocanali series. Recently launched in its basic version, it will be available in a networkable version this fall. We rely on the new developments planned by Audinate for integrating an AVB stack to have a Dante/AVB solution in the medium term". Giorgi ends with, "We are also looking at Audinate's Ultimo Dante chip as an answer for our OEM Power modules' which are sold through partners."
"Powersoft is one of the fastest
"It's been a thrilling year for the music Kerrang! loves," says editor James McMahon. "Whether on a global scale, or at a grass roots level, rock has thrived in the twelve months that have passed since the last time we all got together in a room and acted like lawless barbarians. It's for this reason that our awards exist. To bestow praise and reward on music which matters, which so rarely gets acclaim from outside its own
The programme, produced by Sveriges Television, aims to sculpt a fully customized creative solution, employing the strategy to deliver optimal impact and to create a memory of a lifetime.
The goal for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest is to take the show to a new level and create a spectacular event full of memorable moments. In order to do that, the production depends on working directly with manufacturers to find the new technologies that will become the standards of tomorrow and to use existing technologies in a new and innovative way, in order to create a palette for the creative team that exceeds the standard norms, and provide the tools needed to reach these goals.
ESC technical director Ola Melzig has pl
Multiple units can be daisy-chained on runs of over 300m with bi-directional communication between units for sequencing on and off large-scale, complex systems. As is standard with most Furman products, CN-3600 SE incorporates Furman's trademarked powe
Chauvet Professional Legend 230SR Beam is a compact, lightweight, intensely bright moving head beam, built for touring, live events, television sets or clubs. Legend™ 230SR Beam has a tight 2.25- degree beam angle and houses a 230-watt Osram Sirius lamp, which makes this fixture strikingly bright at 96,000 lux at 15m. The incorporated high-quality glass optics and 8-facet rotating prism with zoom capabilities and motorized focus contribute to flawless hard-edged beams and energizing aerial effects accentuated by haze or fog. Operating at
For the first time at the Berlin finale, a Christie YK200 and Christie MicroTiles were used, the latter serving as a podium for the duet between one of the finalists and international star Nelly Furtado.
It was last year that Manuel da Costa first experienced the YK200, using the powerful moving head projector in the course of a live TV show. The Christie YK200 from the Nitro Soluti
Servicing a large range of events from concerts to club nights and corporate functions, Lightwave Productions are committed to investing in the latest entertainment technology equipment for their production stock - ensuring they can offer the highest standards possible for their varied customer base.
Looking for an affordable, versatile, strong and durable trussing solution - Lightwave's Henry Clarke contacted A.C. Rigging, who recommended Italian truss manufacturer Litec's range of high quality, QX30S truss.
A.C. Rigging's Matthew Millward, who coordinated the sale comments, "The Litec QX30S truss range is very popular and is found in many rental stocks across Britain."<
The building was lit proportionately in red (Man U) and blue (Man City) the evening before the match reflecting these results.
dbn's project manager Andy Kennett and his team worked with Roy Fernley of Event Technical Support who co-ordinated all the technical elements for creative communications agency, Bray Leino.
Kennett designed the lighting scheme, for which even coverage was the most important factor as it was essentially a press photo opportunity.
He chose 20 x Studio Due CityColor floods, 22 x SGM Palco LEDWashes, 16 x Clay Paky Alpha Beam 700s and two CP 1200
Jun Zhu, president of the EZPRO group, comments, "High End Systems is the creator and industry leader of professional lighting products and lighting control systems. It is an inspiring event that EZpro becomes the exclusive distributor for the High End Systems brand in China. We are looking forward to creating a brand new development for High End Systems in China."
Renaat De Wilde, VP of sales for High End syst
The move formally brings the collective vision and values of the group's brand companies together under a new and visible, TC Group brand identity - increasing market awareness of both TC Group as a whole and of its individual brands. While the companies have been linked by the same parent organisation for over a decade, and more recently shared sales co-ordination with the formation of sales organisations such as TC Group Americas (TCGA) and TC Group International (TCGI) in recent years, as well as increasingly collaborating on product development; individual brand identities have remaine
"Mega Audio gives EAW a strong partner in the highly-demanding German market," Rocha said. "Our product line can compete with anybody's, and Germans, known both for a love of music and for an appreciation of advanced technology, deserve to hear it for themselves. Mega gives us the strength to be certain we are heard."
Mega Audio GmbH, a leading professional audio equipment distributor, was founded in the year 1989 in Bingen, Germany, and originally focused on high end recording studio equipment. Over time, the company expanded into other aspects of pro audio, including broadcast, cinema, installation and integration, concert touring and "musical instrument"
Chauvet will present How to Blend LED with Traditional Fixtures on Thursday, 16 May at 12.30pm. Ford Sellers, senior product manager at Chauvet, will review the process of transitioning and replacing existing lighting with energy saving LED fixtures. Sellers will also discuss narrow band versus broad emitting in relation to color, and explain why using the right tools are important to design concept.
In Lights, Camera, Tracking! Paul Braile, a representative from CAST Group, will demonstrate the BlackTrax. By integrating lighting, audio, multimedia and video with one comprehensive tracking solution, the
"Winnipeg is a great city with plenty of culture and entertainment," said Christie Lites CEO Huntly Christie. "I am very pleased that Christie Lites will be able to offer local support to the many events which use stage lighting."
The new Winnipeg office is located at 25 Terracon Place, Unit 19. Although the official opening is set for 1 May, Christie Lites is already fulfilling immediate lighting needs by servicing show productions in the area.
Ken Alexander, VP Rentals for Christie Lites: "The Winnipeg market is already welcoming the Christie Lites Rentals team and equipmen
"Quality is key to everything we do and we never reduce our standards with regard to our musical performance," says Steinar Larsen, managing director of the orchestra. "Over the last five years we have applied the same principle to our live performances and have made a significant investment, in both time and money, to ensure that our amplified sound is of an equally high standard. Our decision to buy DPA d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphones is an extremely important part of this process."
Established in 1988 by Norwegian violinist Bjarne Fiskum, the Trondheim Soloists began as an ensemble for training young string play
