The South African premiere of Pretty Woman: The Musical, produced by Showtime Entertainment, has officially marked the regional debut of d&b audiotechnik’s highly anticipated CL-Series, deploying the brand-new CCL compact cardioid line array system. Supplied by Cape Town-based rental premier Eastern Acoustics and supported by local distributor Stage Audio Works (SAW), the cutting-edge system has set a new benchmark for theatrical sound reinforcement in the country. Brought to South African stages by Showtime Entertainment, the high-energy musical production features a rock-infused score by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance. To deliver the power, clarity, and precision required for a production of this…
Author: Alicia Pollitt
Some of the most important roles in theatre happen behind the scenes. The audience may never notice them, but without skilled flymen, the magic on stage simply cannot happen. To help preserve and pass on this specialised craft, Gearhouse Splitbeam, in association with DWR Distribution, recently hosted a Basic Theatre Flyman Training course at the Teatro at Montecasino. The inaugural training session, held on 1 April, attracted representatives from theatres across the country, all eager to learn the fundamentals of theatre flying systems from some of South Africa’s most experienced practitioners. “For many years, I have wanted to host flyman…
Digital Projection has announced a strategic sales and service partnership with Axion Displays. Under this new agreement, Axion Displays will serve as Digital Projection’s dedicated partner in the following designated territories: United Kingdom & Ireland, South-West Europe: Italy, France, Switzerland, Spain, and Portugal, Middle East: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Yemen, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and Iraq and North Africa: Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. The partnership is designed to provide local markets with enhanced access to Digital Projection’s award-winning projectors, backed by Axion Displays’ deep regional expertise and robust service infrastructure. Bringing together former key…
For the fifth year, Clair Global has curated multiple technical services to Soundstorm, the Riyadh-based three-day festival described by promotion company MDL Beast as a ‘living city that rises from the sand, alive with movement, light, and sound’. It’s a site constructed through specialized skillsets and months of pre-production, and this year, Clair’s KSA location added to its audio, data services, comms and radio systems scope by designing and supplying audio for the main stage, Big Beast. “We do plenty of stadium shows all over the world, all of the time, but this one was very different,” began Clair Global…
When South African lighting designer Oliver Hauser worked on Jonathan Roxmouth’s My Favourite Broadway last year, he incorporated two manually operated Robert Juliat ARTHUR 1014LT followspots. The show, produced by Howard Events with event technical supplied by Multi-Media, ran from 25 July to 3 August at Johannesburg’s Teatro at Montecasino. My Favourite Broadway featured songs from some of the world’s best-loved musicals, including The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Evita and My Fair Lady. Actor and singer, Roxmouth, was backed by the 32-piece Egoli Symphonic Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Adam Howard, delivering a large-scale, live musical theatre experience. While Multi-Media excelled with the innovative technical solutions for the show, with everything from L-Acoustics L-ISA Hyperreal technology and a fully…
Point Source Audio is growing its international presence further with the appointment of Anthony Wilkins as Vice President of Sales, EMEA. The move highlights Point Source Audio’s strategic brand expansion and the enhanced focus it is placing on market development in the region. “We are delighted to welcome Anthony to the Point Source Audio family,” stated Point Source Audio CEO, President and Co-founder James Lamb. “His experience and track record in the industry are second to none and we are certain he will help our EMEA team achieve even more success in the future.” Point Source Audio’s international success is…
PRG has announced the expansion of its Middle East operations into the State of Qatar. This strategic move builds on PRG’s successful delivery of world-class events in the region, including the FIFA Fan Festival, World Aquatics Championships, and the AFC Asian Cup Opening Ceremony. With Qatar continuing to establish itself as a hub for international events, PRG sees the nation as a vital market for its continued regional growth. Since its expansion into Saudi Arabia in 2021, PRG Middle East has grown significantly and continues to invest in cutting-edge equipment, facilities, and talent. These investments have solidified PRG’s reputation as…
Chopra Sound, the long-serving rental company based in Jaipur, has taken a major step forward by investing in 24 of Martin Audio’s flagship WPL line array enclosures. This will redefine large scale event production for the family business across the Indian north-west state of Rajasthan. Now in its 50th year the company placed the order — which also includes 16 SXH218 (2 x 18”) subwoofers and 10 iKON amplifiers — with VMT, Martin Audio’s exclusive Indian distributor. They, in turn, emphasised that the scale of the system enables Chopras to cover even the largest venues with ease, ensuring consistent clarity…
ISLE 2026, Asia’s largest Smart Display and Integrated System trade event, is set to take place at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre in China from 5-7 March 2026. ISLE 2026 will showcase innovations from brands such as Leyard, Absen, Unilumin, LEDman, AOTO, LianTronics, BOE, Skyworth, Hikvision and Hisense, with an expected footprint of 90,000 m² exhibition area, over 1,000 exhibitors, and 200,000+ professional visitors from more than 100 countries. Thousands of new products and solutions will be put on stage in ISLE 2026, showcasing the latest breakthroughs and diverse application scenarios in display and AV integration technology. At…
Egyptian superstar Tamer Hosny delivered a show-stopping performance that left fans in awe with an Adamson Systems Engineering sound system, deployed by Showtech Productions Bahrain. Known for its unmatched power, clarity, and precision, the Adamson E-Series serves as one of the company’s flagship large-format line arrays. This system has supported international tours and stadium scale productions across the globe, earning its reputation as a solution for artists who demand excellence in live sound. Producing a concert for an artist of Tamer Hosny’s caliber requires exceptional attention to detail, especially when delivering sound to a large, open amphitheater. The production team…
Renkus-Heinz has welcomed Rahul Mankar to the team as Regional Sales Manager for the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Mankar brings 17 years of sales experience with him, having worked in various strategic, decision-making roles with a particular focus on audio-visual experiences within the luxury-tech space. “I’m truly honoured to join Renkus‑Heinz as Regional Sales Manager MEA,” said Mankar. “This role represents a strategic opportunity to channel my passion for sound in partnership with a visionary leader in professional audio by ensuring the right loudspeaker technology is applied and implemented to the right environments.” With a proven track record in…
When the DiGiCo Quantum 852 first launched at an exclusive event in England in 2023, it caused a stir with its capabilities and size. At the time, Kyle Robson and Duncan Riley of DWR Distribution attended the launch and were blown away by DiGiCo’s new flagship console leaping ahead of the still popular DiGiCo SD7. Robson recently secured the purchase of a DiGiCo Quantum 852 to a client in the African market. The sale was orchestrated by Bizala Tshingalu, otherwise known by all as Mr B, of Glue It Sticks. Mr. B is an experienced and passionate sound engineer both…
