Elmia, a leading convention centre in the Nordic region, has become the first venue of its kind to be equipped with Digital Projection’s advanced Satellite MLS projection system. Located in Jönköping, in southern Sweden, Elmia comprises four large exhibition halls and several smaller spaces spread across a 34,000 sq m site. In addition to hosting trade shows, conferences, and exhibitions, Elmia doubles as a concert and live event venue, as well as being home to the long-running esports and gaming festival DreamHack. Elmia has a long history with Austman Consulting, so when it came time to upgrade its projection system,…
Author: Emma Hill
Robert Juliat has appointed PSI Production as its new exclusive distributor for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, with effect from April 2023. PSI Production was established in 1996 to provide high-quality technical solutions to the corporate, arts, and entertainment industries. Its dedicated lighting department specialises in all aspects of lighting from theatrical, architectural, live concerts and festivals, to television, conferences, and special events. PSI also has an excellent in-house lighting design team and a network of talented LDs at its disposal. The company will be responsible for promoting and supporting the entire range of Robert Juliat lighting products.…
AVL Media Group has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Wharfedale Pro products in the USA, effective immediately. Wharfedale Pro, a manufacturer of professional audio equipment, is known for producing sound systems that are widely used in live music performances, conference rooms, houses of worship, and other applications. With this new distribution partnership, AVL Media Group will bring Wharfedale Pro’s innovative and versatile range of audio solutions to customers across the USA. “AVL Media Group is thrilled to be partnering with Wharfedale Pro to distribute its products in the US,” said Stephen Kosters, CEO of AVL Media Group. “Wharfedale…
The 45-year-old Lighthouse Evangelism in Singapore has undergone a major refurbishment of its two halls which, set over two campuses at Woodlands and Tampines, have a combined capacity of 3,500 people. A complete revamp of the entire church stage, LED wall and lighting design was called for, with the latter being undertaken by Lighting Designer, Michael Chan of Lighting Insomnia, for which he chose 14 laser-sourced Ayrton Cobra, 8 Ayrton Khamsin TC profiles, and 9 Ayrton Zonda 9 Wash fixtures. These were supplied by Total Solution Marketing and installed by systems integrator Soundsmith Solutions. “I am always happy to work…
Bringing together faith, family, and friends, the Golden Isles Church of God serves the greater community of Brunswick, Georgia, and the outlying barrier islands. Spanish explorers seeking gold descended upon the territory more than 400 years ago, only to find golden isles rather than gold, hence the region’s name. The traditional styling of the church’s mid-sized sanctuary — with hardwood pews, high lofty ceilings, and a raised central dais — hampered the speech intelligibility of events and services. To better serve the congregation’s evolving worship needs, the church decided to modernise the sanctuary’s decor and functionality. Renkus-Heinz’s expertise in taming…
Renowned manufacturer and distributor of show laser light systems, Laserworld, has revealed the complete switch of its successful Purelight Series to a waterproof design. With a rating of IP54, the new Purelight laser series is out-of-the-box and suitable for outdoor events and don’t mind if it’s raining or not. The power levels available in the Laserworld Purelight Series range from 5W up to 50W of laser power, and all units have great beam specifications and fast scanning, which makes them suitable for graphics projections too. The Purelight Series lasers are extremely versatile due to the standard built-in ShowNET laser mainboard.…
Lightware Visual Engineering has integrated open APIs, intuitive diagnostics, and real-time analytics into its HDBaseT product line, making troubleshooting and monitoring easier than ever before. A leading manufacturer of connectivity solutions for the professional integrated systems market, it provides connectivity and signal management products that utilise HDBaseT technology, on top of its comprehensive range of AV-over-IP offerings. Lightware’s significant investment in HDBaseT technology offers a wide range of professional AV connectivity solutions, from HDMI point-to-point extension to signal-to-switch. These solutions offer AV professionals three distinct and powerful benefits. Lightware empowers AV professionals to unlock the possibilities in any AV operation…
WePlay Esports Arena in Los Angeles was equipped with the latest gear including the Model 5422A Dante Intercom Audio Engine from Studio Technologies following its launch by a content production company WePlay Esports. Founded in Kyiv, Ukraine in 2011 by Yura Lazebnikov and Oleg Krоt, WePlay Esports is a content-driven production company that combines the best practices of esports, technology, and entertainment to provide cutting-edge products and services worldwide. The Los Angeles-based arena is the company’s first foray into the American market, boasting a 20,000 sq ft space and an audience capacity of over 100 people. The arena hosts up…
Transom Capital Group has appointed John Maier as CEO of the newly independent Bose Professional. “John is an experienced and successful pro-audio industry executive and it’s great to have him join the team at Bose Professional,” said Russ Roenick, Managing Partner at Transom Capital. “We have known John for over 10 years and watched him grow Blue Microphones from a small professional microphone company to a global professional and consumer electronics brand. He also helped us transform Loud Audio from a collection of unconnected brands to the now thriving Mackie.” “I am thrilled to be joining the team at the…
Epsom Clock Tower was given an LED touch-up with the help of STLS and A.C. Entertainment Technologies. The Epsom Clock Tower is a significant landmark in its community and has been a part of the town’s heritage since it was built in 1847. A well-known landmark loved by locals and visitors alike, it was lit in 2020 during the pandemic to recognise NHS workers. After the success of this, Epsom Borough Council approached Surrey-based STLS to upgrade the lighting system of the iconic clock tower as part of its refurbishment. The old lighting system needed an upgrade to improve visibility…
