Introducing Drumsheds – a new 608,000 sq ft space presented by Broadwick, who has a founding belief in the power of ‘live’, with the objective to always inspire, connect and create massive impact through music, culture and space. Promising to be more impactful than anything London has ever seen, Drumsheds will open this September in a vast industrial warehouse as the latest edition to Broadwick Spaces, adding to its extensive portfolio. The Drumsheds space will be a dynamic and impressive hybrid home for culture in London, hosting a cultural programme with a corporate offering – open to hire for a…
Author: Emma Hill
Clear-Com has appointed Anthony Wilkins to a new role as Business Development Manager for Industrial and Critical Communications in the EMEA region. Wilkins will work with Clear-Com’s current partners and develop new channels for the company to expand in sectors where communication is critical to success and safety, such as marine/offshore, medical, public safety, transportation, and more. Wilkins brings over 40 years of experience in professional audio systems, covering the gamut of field service engineering and test and measurement to sales, technical marketing, product management, and business development. He has expertise in distribution and partner management for companies including Sony, DTS,…
Paris-based system integrator ETC Onlyview has large-scale projection mapping down to a fine art at the Eternal Mucha exhibition, where nearly 30 Digital Projection laser projectors are helping to breathe new life into the celebrated artist’s work over 80 years after his passing. Focusing on the iconic Art Nouveau designs of Alphonse Mucha, Eternal Mucha (Éternel Mucha) is the fourth exhibition by Grand Palais Immersif – a subsidiary of the Réunion des musées nationaux – Grand Palais (Rmn-GP, the state-owned body which manages the iconic Grand Palais in Paris), specialising in the production, operation and distribution of immersive, AV-led digital exhibitions.…
The engaging performance of Mahler’s 7th Symphony by the world-renowned London Symphony Orchestra with Sir Simon Rattle performed at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), was captured for broadcast using an Allen & Heath dLive system.One of Australia’s leading centres for live performance, the QPAC features four exceptional venues in Brisbane and provided the perfect location for the musical event. Its 1,800-seat concert hall witnessed the orchestra’s mesmerising performance, captured live and broadcasted flawlessly.The QPAC AV Department, led by experienced engineer John McLennan, faced an urgent need to replace the previous audio console in its broadcast suite. “We had a Studer…
In Saudi Arabia, the Heritage Commission is responsible for preserving and advancing the Kingdom’s heritage sector. As part of its mission, the Commission supports initiatives aimed at developing national heritage assets, raising awareness and interest around them, and preserving them for future generations. In this context, the decision was made to enhance the visitor experience at the archaeological and heritage sites in Saudi Arabia by creating or renovating Visitor Centers. The Yanbu City, home of the largest port on the Red Sea and part of the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities was chosen for the first Visitor Center. Mohammed…
Australian training organisation TAFE has launched a state-of-the-art new campus in the Gold Coast city of Robina, offering learners AV-rich facilities and projections driven by a tvONE CORIOmaster mini video processor. Australian integrator Videopro was approached to specify a sustainable, smart and ‘progressive’ audio and video package. The team had successfully used the CORIOmaster mini on previous projects where multiple projectors and screens required specific image formats and edge blending and knew it would be a fitting solution at the Robina campus. At the heart of the projections inside the new building, the team has installed a CORIOmaster mini chassis with five…
Lightware Visual Engineering, European AV manufacturer for the professional integrated systems market, has announced the promotion of Siegfried Hermann to the role of President of Lightware EMEA. Under his leadership, Lightware will consolidate its position in the EMEA region with a greater focus on further growth after a hugely successful 2022 and a remarkable start in 2023. In August 2022, Lightware appointed Siegfried Hermann as Vice President of Business Development for the EMEA region. He developed and expanded Lightware’s presence in the region, developing new partnerships with global corporations. In his new position as President of Lightware EMEA, Hermann will…
LeedsBID, a not-for-profit, non-political organisation, worked to improve Leeds city centre for all. The organisation invests in projects, plans and activities to create a positive and dynamic profile for the city, aiming to attract talent, investment and visitors. As part of its work to make the city more welcoming, the organisation deploys a small fleet of electric vehicles for street cleaning, event installation and delivery. Always seeking to maximise the impact of its work, the LeedsBID team wanted to equip a vehicle with two battery-powered screens to deliver essential daily information as well as advertise city events and activities. The…
In the heart of the Swedish city of Gothenburg lies Gårda, an ever-evolving district that was once the site of a vibrant industrial scene. One of the most notable and iconic buildings within the area is the 27-storey Kineum; a picture of modern architecture with a stunning façade of glass and metal. Offering both a hotel and office space, Kineum was completed in 2022 through a collaborative development project between Platzer and NCC. Light Bureau was appointed to deliver the lighting design, which required elegant illumination of the 100m tall building’s façade. Graze lighting needed to be used, and the…
ITEAC, the International Theatre Engineering and Architecture Conference presented by the ABTT, has released details of further sessions for its sixth edition taking place over 19th – 20th September 2023. Not only will there be a curated programme available in real-time but also access to a wealth of new content exploring the three key themes of Environmental Sustainability, Serving Communities and the Digital Revolution for only £150. Tickets for this online-only option are now on sale. Engaging for the first time with participants across global time zones, combining online connectivity with Hubs in London, Brisbane, São Paulo, Hong Kong and beyond,…
