Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) has several locations across the region and delivers technical design, planning and production for some of the most ambitious and dynamic live events and system integration projects. Creative Technology has been steadily investing in new Robe moving light fixtures over the last three years, including the recent purchases of 24 x FORTES, 80 x LEDBeam 350s and 4 x RoboSpot BaseStations with Motion Cameras. The latest purchases have happened since CTME’s Head of Lighting, Sam Connolly, started with CT three years ago, and were driven by him, coupled with the company’s previous experience with Robe…
Author: Todd Staszko
Luci Della Ribalta has long decided to invest time and resources in the major trade shows in the industry and will be attending this year’s PLASA Show next week. With a view to maintaining contact with clients and suppliers and to illustrate the company’s new direction, which is heavily focused on visibility and the communication of technologies and products, Lisa Papi and Marco will be present at the trade show, with to the support of distributors Gobo Plus (Stand E80) and Prolight UK (Stand G28). The pair will be available to anyone who wishes to learn more about the new…
Melbourne-based manufacturer LSC Control Systems has announced it will become the Australia and New Zealand distributor for UK-based lighting controls and visual systems manufacturer, Avolites. Both companies are owned by Czech Republic-based moving light and LED manufacturer, Robe lighting. This significant development will be mutually beneficial to both brands in the two countries – and to the market – as it signals a new period of opportunity for the region’s professional lighting industry. It also brings these two renowned brands full circle. Although in robust competition for more than 30 years, the two enjoyed a successful partnership back in the…
LightParts, the parts and repair source for entertainment lighting, is celebrating surviving for 20 years in the industry business in 2024. LightParts was founded in 2004 by Don Pugh and Robert Mokry as a worldwide support center for High End Systems’ legacy products such as Intellabeam and Emulator. Industry support and demand quickly led to support for most of the major entertainment lighting products. In 2018 LightParts introduced its own line of metal halide lamps, then expanded into tungsten lamps, including the now discontinued Strand Leko lamp. With an increased demand from its customers, LightParts started selling new, manufacturer ‘B’…
AREA15 is an immersive entertainment district just moments from the Las Vegas Strip which features the well-known Illuminarium experience where a HOLOPLOT X1 system enthrals visitors. Now following suit in upgrading their audio experience with a HOLOPLOT X1 Matrix Array sound system is The Portal, a multi-use venue and key element of AREA15’s unique type of experiential entertainment. It offers experiences for the whole family, including rides and VR, live performances, DJs and food and beverage options. “Our motto is ‘AREA15 does not exist’, because here you can make your own story,” said Mark Stutzman, CTO at AREA15. “It can…
Renkus-Heinz has announced a new distribution partnership to strengthen its presence in North East Asia. Shanghai You Shi Wei Xin – a leading distributor of professional audio and video products in Shanghai – will serve as the brand’s exclusive distributor, bringing Renkus-Heinz’s entire portfolio of audio solutions to the Chinese market. “We are very proud to be the sole agent of Renkus-Heinz in China,” said Shanghai You Shi Wei Xin’s Vice President, Stevie Ng. “We will put our customers first and fully leverage our local advantages to bring Renkus-Heinz’s superior audio products and services to our region.” Driven by a…
Christian Mission Fellowship International (CMFI) is a rapidly growing church headquartered in Suva, Fiji. Established in 1990, its 30,000 members and missionaries serve in 120 countries across 5,000 churches worldwide. CMFI is headquartered in Suva at The World Harvest Centre (WHC), where an impressive, round church building hosts over 3,500 worshippers, a full band, production, and a 100-member choir. Since its construction in 1990, the centre has installed numerous sound systems; however, none have been able to overcome the challenges of the large reverberant space and the sound quality requirements of the growing church. Enter Head Pastor Suliasi Kurulo, who…
Summit Integrated Systems brought ROE in while they were helping serve Shoreline City Church in Dallas, Texas, with an installation that enhances the worship experience by delivering high-quality visuals that complement the church’s vibrant services, as well as improving coverage and resolving sightline issues for those on the second floor. For the original White Rock campus in 2018, Summit installed 90 ROE Visual Carbon 3 (CB3) panels for the center stage. As the church grew and moved to their new main Dallas campus in December 2023, Summit moved the 90 panels from White Rock, and installed an additional 70 Graphite…
Long Island’s Valley Stream is a New York City suburb that has long been a haven for young families escaping the crowded city. And for a great many of those families, Bethlehem Assembly of God has been a hub of their community. The multi-ethnic congregation has long been a beacon in the area, and its charismatic ministry and contemporary, high-energy approach make it a draw for hip, young congregants from all across the community. Music is a big part of Bethlehem Assembly’s services, and the church recently upgraded their 500-capacity sanctuary’s audio and lighting systems to better convey the music…
The Venice Performing Arts Center (VPAC) in Venice, Florida, has recently undergone a significant lighting upgrade with the installation of Elation FUZE PAR Z175 luminaires, facilitated by production and integration company Thunder City Pro. The venue, which previously relied on conventional Lekos and Fresnels for stage lighting, now offers an enhanced visual experience using state-of-the-art LED wash luminaires with dynamic color mixing and motorised zoom. “The goal was to incorporate colour mixing and moving lights to enhance the concert experience,” stated Justin Stancil, President of Thunder City, who noted that the upgrade also included FOCUS SPOT 5Z moving heads from…
