The eleven Republican candidates at the second CNN GOP debate really made some noise – under 142 seats in the auditorium. Production Resource Group (PRG) had implemented an unusual audio solution for the event using Yamaha and VUE Audiotechnik equipment. Normally, line array speakers would be used for events like this, but in the extraordinary…
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Ibiza’s new marinaside club and restaurant HEART is being lit up by 112 Chauvet Professional Rogue R1 washes. The lighting concept was designed by Arf & Yes of Belgium, and Spain’s Stonex Show Lighting. The club aims to attract punters with a mixture of good food, dancing and music – more of a Las Vegas…
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“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” With those famous words, Neil Armstrong became the first man to set foot on the moon. A lot has happened since that day in 1969. Many of us no longer take the time to look out of the window and enjoy the moonlight –…
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Osram’s Ostar Stage family of stage lighting products is growing. Osram Opto Semiconductors has released a new improved four chip LED which can be operated at up to 2.5 Amps. That’s a big improvement over the previous generation, doubling output while keeping the chip and housing the same size. In practical terms, that makes it…
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Everyone who’s caught the cycling bug knows there’s nothing better than being out on your bike – in all weathers, too. The only problem is, if you’re cycling somewhere new, how do you find your way? You can try using the map on your phone, but it’s not exactly a piece of cake trying to…
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Reigning German football champions Bayern Munich celebrated winning the 2014/15 Bundesliga in the Postpalast events centre in Munich. Taking care of the technical side of the party was Wilhelm & Willhalm Event Technology. Their concept included an LED wall assembled using the LEDium R-3pro indoor wall system with 3.9mm dot pitch. The LED wall was…
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After a break of more than ten years, Shania Twain is back on tour. The Rock This Country tour is coming to 59 towns and cities in Canada and the USA. Shania can still fill the giant big ticket arenas with her fans, and its a chance for both to say goodbye. Joining them are…
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Volkswagen Sachsen – the Saxony division of the famous German carmaker – recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. Around 60,000 guests were in attendance for a day of fun and games, a chance to experience some of the latest VW technology, and not forgetting music. Around a thousand performers strutted their stuff on three stages to…
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As one of the world’s number one speaker makers, Bose is as well-known for high-quality sound and design as it is for innovation. Their SoundLink Color Bluetooth speaker range hit the shops a few months back; now Bose is introducing the second generation SoundLink Mini II. Big Sound in a Small Package At 18x6x5cm and…
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If you have a chance to visit the Gasometer Oberhausen exhibition space, take it: you’ll be in for a treat. The light and sound installation ‘320° Licht’ made by Urbanscreen has already been awarded this year’s German lighting design prize in the art category. Der Deutsche Lichtdesign-Preis has been conferred since 2011 and is awarded…
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