Moment Factory, a Montreal-based multidisciplinary entertainment studio that crafts immersive environments where video, sound, lighting, architecture, interactivity, and special effects converge, continues to redefine the boundaries of entertainment worldwide. From permanent installations in airports, stadiums, and public spaces to large-scale live shows, theme park attractions, and architectural projections, Moment Factory’s creations span continents and industries, engaging audiences from Las Vegas to Tokyo and beyond. For one of its latest projects, Moment Factory worked with Matrox Video to reimagine a 360° multimedia environment in an iconic New York City landmark. The result: an upgrade from a traditional HDMI-based system to a…
Author: Daisy Thorogood
The new 360˚d&b Soundscape system in CULTVR’s Theatre Dome, specified and installed by d&b partner Southby Productions, marks a significant step forward for the organisation. Since opening in 2019 as the UK’s first immersive arts centre and Europe’s first “cross-disciplinary Lab”, CULTVR has positioned Cardiff as a key destination for XR (Extended Reality) and the immersive possibilities of live performance. By harnessing the power of the latest technologies, CULTVR strives to redefine how audiences experience sound and visuals – and the d&b Soundscape system has become a key element of its toolkit. Already at the cutting-edge of immersive visuals, CULTVR’s…
At Elation, Esteban De La Torre will assume the newly created role of Product Performance Specialist, a position designed to further strengthen the company’s commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. “The purpose of creating this role is simple: our customers expect the highest-performing products in the industry, and we want to ensure that every fixture leaving our doors not only meets those expectations but exceeds them,” said Elation CEO Toby Velazquez. The Product Performance Specialist acts as a critical technical and communications bridge between R&D, product management, and sales. The role is dedicated to rigorously testing new product concepts…
In August and September, Zummerbühne Groningen (Groningen Summer Theatre) presented ‘Gronieken’, a musical theatre production staged at a sand depot in Meerstad. The unusual open-air location posed special challenges for both the crew and the equipment, with wireless audio transmission being provided by a Sennheiser Spectera ecosystem with two Base Stations, 49 SEK bodypacks and eight DAD antennas. Premiere for Spectera at the Groningen Summer Theatre “When I heard that the brand-new Sennheiser Spectera systems were going to be used for Zummerbühne 2025, I was naturally delighted. It’s always a privilege to be able to work with state-of-the-art audio technology,”…
As part of the ongoing mission of Betel UK, the addiction recovery charity sought to expand its operations to build a creative community hub in the centre of Birmingham. Its new headquarters – Anchor Point – is a multi-purpose space designed to host everything from dance and acting classes to live performances to services led by Anchor Point Church, Betel’s own local outreach. To meet the demands of such a dynamic and flexible environment, Betel needed a dependable, high-performance audio system capable of delivering clarity and impact across multiple event types. Recommended by a construction company working on site, Betel…
Compact and powerful, NEXO sound systems are fast becoming an industry standard in hospitality settings. Alongside high levels of performance and cost-efficiency, system integrators welcome the option to specify cabinets in custom RAL colours, enabling the speakers to blend into the venue’s interior design. At the Paliatsos bar and restaurant, about 20km outside Athens, custom cabinet finishing has been taken one step further by upholsterer Mr. Angelos Georgantis. Choosing not to stop at the soft furnishings, Angelos went on to cover the venue’s NEXO P+ Series speakers in rich fabrics that complement the traditional design and architecture of the bar.…
On Thursday, November 20, INFiLED opened its newest showroom in the UK. The grand opening and official inauguration welcomed INFiLED clients, partners, and friends to the brand new facility. The UK Experience Centre is the latest addition to INFiLED showrooms in the EMEA region, with experiential venues already in operation in Barcelona, Dubai, and Frankfurt. Situated in Crawley, close to London Gatwick Airport, the UK experience centre will serve as a central hub for sales, technical support, and project consultation, enabling INFiLED to deliver faster, more responsive service to the growing markets across the UK and Ireland. The expansion also…
A major makeover of a popular Sydney-based 80s retro venue in the city’s Central Business District has resulted in a completely reimagined multi-concept venue, called The Bristol. Owned and operated by burgeoning leisure hospitality company, Oscars Group, the historic former Bristol Arms Hotel trades on five storeys, each with its own theme, including restaurants, bars, a nightclub, rooftop and event spaces, after being closed for the previous four years. Retaining much of its nightclub roots, the potent Calypso nightclub — its ceiling adorned with 300 mirrorballs — has been equipped with Martin Audio’s CDD coaxial differential dispersion series. In fact,…
At Melbourne’s Maison Bâtard, the dining is exquisite, the design is elegant and the sound every bit as carefully curated as the dishes. Behind the grand interior sit Powersoft Unica amplifiers, providing the audio capabilities to allow this four-level venue to sing. From the outset, Lucas Restaurants and long-time audio partner Zelo Group set their sights on performance that would elevate Maison Bâtard beyond the usual restaurant experience. The basement entertainment space, Le Club, demanded full-scale nightclub capability, while the restaurant and rooftop terrace required discreet but equally refined audio coverage. Meeting those ambitions called for amplification that could deliver club-grade…
The New Orleans Jazz Museum is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of jazz music – past, present, and future. In addition to an evolving series of curated exhibits celebrating the genre’s history and influence, the museum has also always maintained an active program of live performances and recording dates showcasing contemporary jazz musicians from around the world. In 2023, museum leadership – advised by the Herb Alpert Foundation – commissioned a thorough renovation of the building’s third-floor Performance Center to better align with the museum’s high standards for live and recorded music, as well as an increased emphasis on…
