If you’re talking about stage design, there’s one name known to everyone in the branch: Gunther Hecker. A lighting designer by trade, he has introduced a series of innovative new design elements that continue to surprise the field. Hecker has been working together with Germany’s hip-hop pioneers Die Fantastischen Vier (known as Fanta 4 to…
DetailsThey say that a dog is man’s best friend, and it comes as no surprise when one of our four-legged friends has such a close bond with its master that it copies what they do. Just like in our web find of the week! A French bulldog bitch pulls off a laid back scratch with…
DetailsNew developments for a new Prolight year: exhibitors are now searchable online. Trade and other interested visitors can now get an overview of who will be taking part in Frankfurt’s biggest light, sound and events trade fair. The big innovation for 2015: for the first time, there is going to be a new special interest…
DetailsHoward Harrison, lighting director of the musical City of Angels, was faced with a challenge: the lighting had to do justice to black and white ‘film scenes’ – and also vividly colourful ‘real life’ scenes. He opted to use ETC’s colour-change capable Source Four LED Series 2 spots.
Once a masonic temple, The Masonic is now a venue that plays host to a variety of events including concerts, stand-up, and graduation parties. Built in 1958, the San Francisco landmark has recently undergone a makeover, giving the auditorium an impressive new look. The comprehensive refurbishment included a new concert stage, luxurious VIP boxes, and…
DetailsGadget of the Week: the world’s most extraordinary orchestra This ‘music box’ houses probably the most unusual orchestra in the world. Seventeen musical instruments all fitted in a hand-finished oak case, operated by means of a precisely calibrated system of pneumatics. The system plucks, strums, and plays drums. Along with a bass and a snare…
DetailsThese new 360° speakers from Samsung promise a listening experience that is out of the ordinary. The consumer electronics giant is planning to take on the audio market in 2015 and has already started introducing its latest product ranges. These include the innovative WAM7500/6500 series speakers, which are designed to provide what Samsung describes as…
DetailsHamburg band Revolverheld conquered the German charts with songs like “Freunde bleiben” (Stay Friends) and “Mit Dir Chilln” (Chill With You); and in November they received the award for Best German Act at the MTV Europe Awards in Glasgow. During their successful Immer in Bewegung (Always in Motion) tour, the pop-rock group have been using…
DetailsLighting and sound are key to the success of any public event, and TW AUDiO partner IAC Qatar was on hand to provide the sound and lighting systems for the 4th Katara Traditional Dhow Festival in Qatar. Held thanks to the patronage of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the five-day festival is considered the…
DetailsThe concept of sustainability is one which is increasingly being applied to theatres, trade fairs, to public events and spaces in general, in fact. The arts as a whole have also seen a great emphasis on continual improvement, testing new technologies and ways to lessen environmental impacts. This October saw a conference being held in…
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