Author: Todd Staszko

With the ZENIT W600 G2, Cameo presents the second generation of its most successful light to date. The successor to the globally popular IP65 LED wash light combines more light output, an extended colour spectrum and greatly optimised handling in a compact design suitable for touring and outdoor use. At the heart of the ZENIT W600 G2 is the new RGBALC LED engine with 40 by 50 W LEDs, which delivers a luminous flux of up to 32,000 lumens with a power consumption of 660 watts. In combination with the calibrated XColour colour mixing technology, the ZENIT W600 G2 produces a seamless, natural colour spectrum with excellent reproduction…

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Yamaha has launched its new MGX series digital mixers, which combine the highly successful legacy of the MG audio mixer range with the latest features and – in a first for Yamaha – video capture and streaming. For many years, Yamaha’s compact MG series mixers have delivered the perfect balance of features, usability and cost-effectiveness for small-to-medium sized venues, live musicians, conferencing, education and recording applications. Making its world debut at the NAMM Show 2026, the new all digital MGX series ushers in a new era of MG excellence. Driven by Yamaha’s pursuit of ‘True Sound’ – which faithfully captures…

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Zlatý Strom, a legendary bar, restaurant and music club venue located close to Prague’s famous Charles Bridge, has held an iconic position as a nightlife hotspot in the city for over 30 years. Its multi-storey interior features restaurant, bar, and lounge spaces, some of which lie partly within the building’s centuries-old cellars. While visually striking, the layout presents significant challenges for any modern AV installation, particularly one required to shift seamlessly between refined weekday ambience and energetic weekend programming. In a transformation which took two years, the venue sought to move away from its previous identity as a dance club…

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A series of multi-sensory choreographic installations, performances and experiments have taken over Somerset House’s Embankment Galleries for Wayne McGregor: Infinite Bodies, a groundbreaking exhibition dedicated to the visionary practice of choreographer Sir Wayne McGregor CBE. McGregor is the resident choreographer of The Royal Ballet, and the brains behind the dance moves of the holographic avatars at ABBA Voyage, and this exhibition explores how McGregor’s investigations into the body, movement and cutting-edge digital technologies have radically redefined our perception of physical intelligence. With an emphasis on technology within the exhibits – and forming a major part of them, plenty of AV…

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Set within a converted watermill in rural West Berkshire, around 30 miles west of Reading, the Watermill Theatre recently completed the installation of a permanent EM Acoustics audio system. Designed to meet the particular demands of a very special new production, the new system also offers the adaptability required for the theatre’s diverse year-round programme. The new system replaces the venue’s long-serving setup and is already proving its value in supporting complex productions for this much-loved and highly respected producing theatre. Read the full article in the 36.2 edition of MONDO-DR here: https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/mondo-dr_36-2_8e59b8e0d308a6/64

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Built in 1903 and designed by famed theatre architect Frank Matcham, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire is a Grade II listed building, and has been operating as a music venue since 1994, currently operated by Academy Music Group. In summer 2025, the venue underwent a comprehensive technical upgrade, transforming the venue’s audio capabilities and updating the stage lighting – while preserving the architectural integrity and remaining sensitive to the backdrop of performances at one the most well-known theatres in London. Partnering with Adlib, a new ground-stacked d&b audiotechnik sound system with supplemental fill speakers has been installed, in addition to new…

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Situated inside the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Marquee is a 40,000 sq ft venue long-credited with ushering in the dance music craze to Las Vegas since its opening in 2010. Having undergone a significant remodel in 2014, the club, currently operated by Tao Group Hospitality, closed for the summer in 2025 to be completely stripped and re-imagined once again, with SJ Lighting and Visual Artform at the heart of the new visual production designs, and Sound Investment Audio tasked with updating the sound system. Read the full article in the 36.2 edition of MONDO-DR here: https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/mondo-dr_36-2_8e59b8e0d308a6/92

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Premiering in November 2025, Cirque du Soleil ALIZÉ is a spectacular new large-scale show which marks the first-ever European residency in the 40-year history of Cirque du Soleil. The Theater am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin has been extensively transformed and redesigned to meet the unique requirements of a complex new permanent Cirque du Soleil production, which features captivating acrobatic performances and mesmerising visuals. Read the full article in the 36.2 edition of MONDO-DR here: https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/mondo-dr_36-2_8e59b8e0d308a6/72

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Church – Temple of Fun is a vibrant vegan bar, restaurant, and entertainment venue located in Sheffield’s Kelham Island district. Opened in 2018 by Bring Me The Horizon singer Oliver Sykes, Church offers an entirely plant-based menu featuring burgers, hot dogs, loaded fries, and comfort classics, complemented by craft beers, creative cocktails, and non-alcoholic options. The atmosphere is eclectic and immersive, with stained-glass–style windows, murals, and ornate statues creating a playful nod to spiritual iconography. Beyond dining, the venue features retro arcade machines, gaming pods, pool tables, and a riverside terrace overlooking the River Don, making it both a social…

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Billed as a “giant adult playground” complete with fairground games, three years after the inaugural Fairgame concept was unveiled at Canary Wharf, the operators have followed up with Fairgame City. This is set in the burgeoning One New Change leisure and dining hub, and offers spectacular views of St. Paul’s Cathedral. Middlesex Sound & Lighting (MSL) were responsible for designing and supplying a full AV technical infrastructure at both venues, where sound reinforcement is uniquely through a combination of around 100 Martin Audio loudspeakers (most notably CDD6). In fact, of all Martin Audio’s global partners, MSL have arguably been the…

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