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UK - Projection Advertising this week helped event specialists Fisher Productions transform the appearance of the Liberty building in London's Great Marlborough Street for the prestigious store's annual Christmas launch event. Fisher was tasked with producing a spectacular light and video mapping display, for 4.30pm on Saturday 9 November. Lighting elements from Fisher will remain in situ for eight weeks over the Christmas period into the New Year.

Following an interactive countdown, beautiful Liberty snowflakes were projected across the building in Great Marlborough Street, culminating in a crescendo of colour and light where elements from Liberty's Christmas range burst across the building which was draped with a visual representation of Liberty print. Great Marlborough Street, which was traffic free for the launch, was packed with crowds watching the Tudor building come alive

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UK - Orbital Sound, the specialist supplier to the broadcast, theatre, event and entertainment markets, has supplied the sound system for Joey McKneely's vibrant new UK touring production of West Side Story. Sound design for the show is by Rick Clarke, deploying a sizeable d&b audiotechnik T-Series line array system. Orbital is responsible for supplying the sound equipment and technical support for the tour, which is currently booking through to next July.

Rick Clarke has been using the d&b audiotechnik T-Series since the system made its debut in 2009, based on the combination of the product's configuration flexibility and exceptional sound quality as a compact line array. A central element to Rick's approach for the new production was to preserve the power and vibrancy of the show's well-loved score, combined with a compact and versatile touring system suitable for the w

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Spain - Broadway and West End spectacular Les Misérables has taken to the road and is currently visiting 20 major cities throughout Spain, the Canary and Balearic Islands.

The Stage Entertainment España production includes screen projections of paintings of Victor Hugo, the author of the original novel on which the musical is based. Working with Cameron Mackintosh Ltd and Fifty Nine Productions on productions of Les Misérables worldwide, Creative Technology (CT) are providing five Panasonic PTDS10K projectors and a Catalyst playback rack comprised of Catalyst Media Servers. Four of the projectors are positioned on the back wall of the stage while one is front of house aiming at various on-stage positions to project virtual scenery and supporting imagery.

CT has a long and ongoing relationship with Les Misérables, having supported the

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Mexico - Leading Mexican sound rental company Tecno Son Espectáculos has deployed its new Nexo STM modular line array system for the Corona Capital Festival, sponsored by Corona beer. Held over two days in October at the Rodriguez Brothers Racetrack in Mexico City. The 2013 festival attracted a larger than ever crowd of 85,000, eager to witness the international line-up of rock and dance acts.

Tecno Son Espectáculos had previously handled one of the festival's smaller stages using Nexo Geo D and CD18 systems. The arrival of the new STM system in early summer 2013 caught the interest of Eduardo Gonzalez, audio technical manager from production and booking company OCESA. Gonzalez took the decision to debut STM on the Corona stage, one of two main stages, along with other components from Tecno Son Espectáculos' existing NEXO inventory.

Acts performing on the Corona stage inclu

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UK - When Bliss Events was asked to manage a much bigger than previous Switch-On of the Regent Street Christmas lights, they turned to Star Events Group for a unique set of equipment. The brief called for a substantial stage with full PA and lighting rigging facilities, a fully roofed and raised grandstand for 220 VIPs and a screen support. All easy enough except for the need to close Regent Street on a busy Saturday in November. The road closure order gave just 6 hours to set up and 4.5 hours to remove everything. Star Events Group squeezed in the same mobile stage used for The Olympic Torch Relay, with just inches to spare between blocking the access to French Connection on stage right and the fire lane on stage left.

With Westminster City Council insisting that only mobile structures could be used (due to the need to re-open the road on time) and no mobile grandstand being bi

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UK - The Firtash Foundation - a Ukrainian foundation promoting Ukrainian arts recently held the Days of Ukraine festival across three days in London.

The culmination of the events was a family festival of music, dance, food and handcraft demonstrations held in Potters Field Park, next to Tower Bridge. XL Video, working for producers, EventPM Ltd, supplied LED screen and camera system for the festival.

The 15sq.m LED screen needed to be suitable for outdoor use and possible inclement weather and be lightweight for rigging from a small truss. For this purpose XL's project manager, Mark Rooney, specified Pixled FX-11 LED. The screens on the main stage showed a combination of pre-recorded content and IMAG footage from XL's camera system.

XL Video supplied five Sony HD cameras - four HXC-100s and an HDC-P1 on a remote 10m track which covered the entertainment on the main stage fr

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USA - The construction on the One World Trade Centre in lower Manhattan, New York City, began in 2006. After years of development the project has been completed.

Last May the gigantic 124 m high spire was secured to the top of the skyscraper, bringing the entire building to a height of 1,776 feet (541 m) - a clear reference to the year of the declaration of independence of the United States.

It also makes the building the tallest in the Western Hemisphere and the third-tallest in the world. The entire spire is composed of 18 parts and weighs over 700 tons.

D.T.S. Delta projectors light the spire - around 80 x DELTA 8 B fixtures have been installed by Strong Lighting on six different levels along the pinnacle to create a seamless even graded wash.

The spire has become an iconic beacon seen for miles around. This is another example of how the Delta series projectors are used

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Spain - The Barcelona Bridal week is a significant national and international event which attracts the most prestigious firms in the sector from across the world. In May 2013 the week culminated in one of its undoubted highlights, the Pronovias show, which took place at the spectacular Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. The magnificent Oval Hall of the MNAC was the setting for what Bridal Magazine described as a "breathtakingly beautiful show." GDS technology was on view in the shape of 28 LiteWare HO (high output) up-lighters.

Notable lighting designer David Monguet was responsible for lighting this spectacular fashion show and engaged Moonlight Illuminacion to supply the equipment. Moonlight are a valued customer of GDS' Spanish distributor Entertainment Equipment Supplies. The concept behind GDS LiteWare could hardly have been more fittingly applied than in this sit

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UK - RCF loudspeakers have become an increasing feature within the UK's burgeoning No Saints nightclub and leisure portfolio.

Via system integrators such as Cosmic Electronics their sonic solutions have found their way into a number of the themed 'Wonderland' and 'Wonderworld' brands - but this Autumn a more muscular RCF system was installed in the newly-opened Faces, in the heart of Wolverhampton's city centre on the site of a former Oceana.

Having stood empty for around 19 months this landmark building has now reopened after undergoing a £750,000 refurbishment.

In common with earlier themes, Faces contains two main dance rooms split across two floors (one called Tomorrow, the other Yesterday) and the sound and lighting systems have been completely replaced and upgraded in each.

General manager Mark Hickey, who had presided over the final days of the old Oceana, des

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China - The National Day of the People's Republic of China (PRC) is celebrated every year to commemorate the founding of the world's most populous sovereign state. The holiday is observed throughout Mainland China, as well as the nation's Special Administrative Regions of Macao and Hong Kong with a variety of government-organized events including fireworks and concerts.

Recently, the organizing Committee of Compatriots in Hong Kong presented a cultural show at the Hong Kong Coliseum for this year's 64th Anniversary of the founding of the PRC. To ensure a lighting display worthy of the national holiday, the Committee turned to Tom Lee Engineering Ltd., who deployed several Martin Professional lighting fixtures, controlled by Martin's M6 lighting console.

The event featured performances by the Military Band of Chinese People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison, the Art Troupe o

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USA - Developed by High End Systems, the HedgeHog 4 is the newest member of the Hog family of lighting consoles. To ensure that this breakthrough product will be available to the widest possible segment of users throughout the industry, High End Systems has entered into a distribution agreement with Elation Lighting.

Beginning at LDI this week, Elation Lighting will distribute the HedgeHog 4 in North and South America, as well as in India and Southeast Asia. "The HedgeHog 4 is blazing a new path in this market segment, so naturally we're thrilled to be involved with it," said Eric Loader, director of sales at Elation Lighting. "The feature set and power of this console is ideal for many of our customers' applications"

Featuring the familiar programming and command line interface and user-friendly ergonomic control surface that have made the Hog series so wi

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USA - Building on the legacy of one of the greatest names in nightclubs, the newly opened Avalon Mohegan Sun has brought a 'state-of-art, world-class club experience' to the Mohegan Sun gaming and entertainment complex. With a top-of-the-line Avalon Club.two and Sub.two sound system, high-end light show, and 6mm pixel pitch high-resolution video showing on a 20ft LED screen, Avalon Mohegan Sun delivers its guests a world-class experience.

"Avalon Mohegan Sun club goers are going to feel the visceral power of the music that will bring the Connecticut club experience to a whole new level," stated Scott Pizzo, North America sales manager eastern region. "The multiple Sub.twos give the Avalon system at Avalon Mohegan Sun the kind of punchy, propulsive sound that clubbers crave."

Owned by nightlife impresario Patrick Lyons, Avalon Mohegan Sun joins Avalon-brande

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South Africa - The sixth SABC Crown Gospel Awards was filmed live by the SABC for the first time this year. The event was held at a packed Durban ICC Arena and all the big names in gospel music in the country were in attendance.

A stylish and modern looking set design was needed for this; something that would wow the audience and look good especially on TV. Shiny gloss stage surfaces were used to reflect light and give the show a glittering effect and large amounts of LED were used to light up all the stairs and set elements.

"For the first time I decided to use almost 80% LED on the lx rig, which was a big gamble especially as it was for live TV," says designer Ryan Dunbar.

Sixteen Robe DLF LED wash lights were used as primary white light for the stage. These fixtures worked well, their rich colours are extremely impressive. Six Robe DLS LED profile fixtures were

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UK - The recent National Theatre: 50 Years on Stage event, which was broadcast live from the Olivier Theatre on London's South Bank, was a dazzling blend of live performance and archival footage celebrating the first half century of the UK's National Theatre. Stage Technologies supplied the automation equipment required for this landmark show, including 12 BT2-200 winches, an Illusionist console, and three AU:tour 6 automation control racks.

Steve Colley, head of stage engineering automation and rigging at the National Theatre said, "Stage Technologies played a very special role in the delivery of this extraordinary production. The level of co-operation required between the technical and project teams at Stage Technologies and the National Theatre team to deliver the event was very demanding. Stage Technologies' expertise, constant support and understanding were appr

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UK - Peavey Electronics has announced their support of the Music Makeover Competition which gives venues the chance to win £10,000 of Peavey PA equipment through the music equipment retailer GAK. Venue owners can head over to the PRS for Music Website now and enter into the Music Makeover competition.

The competition, which is being run in association with the Musicians' Union, the British Beer and Pub Association and music retailer GAK, offers pubs across the UK looking to host live music the opportunity to win £10,000 of Peavey PA gear.

There will also be £200 worth of GAK gift vouchers up for grabs for ten runner ups. To enter the Music Makeover competition, simply complete the online application form or print it and return it to PRS for Music by 31 December.

Finalists will then be visited by reps from PRS for Music, with the overall winner to be announc

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UK - The first tour for Robe's new CycFX 8 fixtures is with UK post-punk rockers White Lies, as specified by lighting designer Matt Waterfield and supplied by London based lighting and visuals rental specialist, Colour Sound Experiment, who purchased 32 of the units directly off the booth at PLASA London in October.

The critically acclaimed White Lies released their third studio album Big TV in the late summer and the tour is generating much interest in their moody mix of intelligence and rock 'n' roll.

Waterfield who started working with the band at the start of 2013 is very excited to be the first to tour a brand new product and comments, "I love the CycFX, they can produce amazing effects that no-one has seen before, and they are standing up very well to the touring environment."

In addition to the 20 x CycFX 8s he has in the tour, the floor specials pack

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UK - Bradford-based Pro Audio Systems is delighted to announce the formation and launch of both a new commercial division and a 'brand makeover' for their existing businesses. Blynk Digital Media now takes its place alongside a re-vamped Pro Audio Systems in the group's portfolio of operating divisions.

Established in 1988, Pro Audio Systems spent much of the intervening period providing a range of hire, sales and installation services within professional audio, and in 2004 were appointed one of five Meyer Sound dealers for the UK. Their hire inventory subsequently expanded to include a Milo system and many other Meyer Sound products, all of which are deployed across a diverse portfolio of work.

It was their work in high-security airside installations, however, that provided the genesis for the new operating division. Co-founder and director Paul Siddall takes up the story, &q

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USA - PLASA presented its highest honour, the Eva Swan Award, to Rocky Paulson at its annual Cocktails and Awards Reception the evening before LDI. The Swan Award, which is presented only when there is a worthy recipient nominated, is presented to a member who has put forth exceptional efforts in time, expertise and personal resources on behalf of PLASA; been instrumental in shaping and promoting the strategic direction of the Association; made major contributions to the realization of the mission, goals and objectives; and enhanced the value of membership for all.

The award was presented to Rocky by Mike Garl, co-chair of PLASA's Technical Standards Council, who stated, "The person we are honouring tonight was one of the first members of the Technical Standards Program as well as one of the early supporters of what has developed into the ETCP. He has continued generously g

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USA - PLASA has presented the 2013 Frank Stewart Volunteer of the Year Award to Paul Rabinovitz for his work with the Business Peer Group Program, and to the members of the Technical Standards Program's E1.21 Task Group for their work on the newest version of the American National Standard for Temporary Ground-Supported Overhead Structures Used To Cover Stage Areas and Support Equipment in the Production of Outdoor Entertainment Events.

The award to Paul, owner of PRMi Consulting, was presented by Steven Way, a member of the Peer Group and President of ALPS / Advanced Lighting & Production Services. Paul was instrumental in helping develop the details of the Peer Group Program in 2008. He has since stayed on as the group's "parental unit," as they affectionately refer to him, to ensure the group is following anti-trust guidelines during its four meetings a year. Steven

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USA - When the NFL champions Baltimore Ravens gathered at the team's training facility for the Super Bowl Ring unveiling ceremony, Clay Paky Sharpys played a key role in the gala evening.

Frank Serutto, president of Excel Lighting Services in Baltimore, developed the initial lighting design for the event with Mario Serutto then selected lighting designer Mike Lurz to fine tune the design and program the team's big evening, the first event of this scale in their training facility.

Excel aimed to create a party atmosphere mixed with a corporate environment for the dinner and ring presentation. Versatility was the name of the game, so Serruto selected 60 Clay Paky Sharpys to fill a number of lighting roles.

"We needed to pinspot 60 tables for the actual presentation of the rings, which was done simultaneously," says Serruto. "Then, with the remainder of the eveni

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USA - The sixth annual Rock Our World Awards were presented at the PLASA Cocktails and Awards Reception on Thursday evening, 21 November, the evening before the LDI show. These awards, which recognize ground-breaking achievement by PLASA Members were created to acknowledge the genius of both the creator of technology and the designer or integrator who applies the technology in a real world environment.

Forty nominations were received from across the industry internationally and these were narrowed down to a shortlist of eight finalists for our distinguished panel of judges to review. The judges for this year's awards were: Sebastian Frost, Alan Jacobi, Tim Mills, Nick Pain, Richard Pilbrow, Lee Rose, Artie Siccardi, and Josh Weisberg.

The judges panel was chaired by Mike Wood, who said prior to announcing the winners, "A Rock Our World Award takes a look at the big pictur

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Russia - Canadian lighting designer Luc Lafortune will be in St. Petersburg on 5 December this year for a special conference, called Art and Poetry in Stage Lighting.

This exclusive event will be held at the Alexandrinsky Theatre by the theatre's managerial staff, with the cooperation of TDM Stage Equipment and Clay Paky. The event media partners are the Evening Petersburg newspaper, the main Russian media and state television.

Luc Lafortune is considered one of the most creative lighting designers of the last 30 years. He has worked with Cirque du Soleil since 1984, when the Cirque took its first steps. His work extends to many projects in the world of touring, theatre, and big events, where his accomplishments always stand out for their creativity and originality.

During his lecture on Art and Poetry in Stage Lighting, Lafortune will guide us through h

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UK - The third edition of Lumiere Durham, Durham's popular light festival came to a close, Sunday 17 November at 11pm. First estimates put the number of visitors at around 175,000 attending the festival over four nights. The festival is produced by leading creative company, Artichoke, and commissioned by Durham County Council. The event is also supported by Arts Council England and a raft of sponsors and funding bodies.

Artichoke says that early estimates indicate that 175,000 people attended the festival over four nights, and the city's restaurants and hotels were full to bursting over the weekend. The event passed off safely and without incident.

This year, to spread the crowds, the festival had extended opening times and a free ticketed system during peak hours in the central area for the first time.

Visitors from all over the world flocked to the festival to see t

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UK - Pulsar (Pulsar Light of Cambridge Ltd.), has announced the arrival of Cambridge Light, a new brand and trading style of the company targeted at white light industrial, commercial and architectural applications.

The launch of Cambridge Light coincides with the release of the Eco-Range Flood 130: a 130W 13,000 lumen powerhouse meeting the high-performance needs of the industrial, commercial and architectural markets.

Combined with Pulsar's outstanding build quality, the EcoFlood 130 is an obvious replacement for existing Metal Halide or Son/Sodium fittings, says the company. It is a flexible choice for contractors, agencies, and individuals looking for an LED fitting that will deliver for years in all weathers.

The EcoFlood 130 is eligible for the UK government's Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme. This enables businesses to write off the total cost of purchasing, tr

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