Event Genius by Festicket has partnered with Google to host a free webinar for event promoters at 12PM BST on Thursday, 30th April 2020, titled: Consumer Behaviour Trends & Recommendations During COVID-19. The webinar will explore consumer trends during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, and discuss how brands can successfully adapt to these changes in consumer behaviour. It will tackle a number of themes, including strategy, brand communications and utilising Google Analytics to keep informed. The agenda for the webinar will be as follows: What are the consumer behaviour trends we are seeing during COVID-19? How can you pivot your strategy…
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Sennheiser has announced the next round of online training courses and workshops for the AV and Pro Audio community. Take advantage of the free educational webinars, including ‘RF Basics’, ‘Wireless Microphone Theory’, and the ‘Live Sound Monitoring Masterclass’ that will be presented by Sennheiser in the coming weeks. sennheiser.com
With Covid-19 still sweeping across the globe, it has become inevitable that we are going to have to postpone the third edition of the TPMEA Awards. We’ve had a brilliant response, with over 1,200 emails nominating across the categories and massive support from the industry. So, we are continuing with schedule, with the shortlist announced and voting open on 8 April. The date for the event is TBC, and we will keep the industry up to date with the plans via email, TPMEA Magazine and across our social channels. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Stay…
Recognising that the complete shutdown of the industry will have serious consequences across the globe, the Show Makers Symposium is beginning a series of free online webinars and podcasts with the aim to provide resources for those in need. They begin this Friday with a discussion about mental strength and resilience during the difficult days ahead. Hosts Misty Roberts and Jim Digby welcome their guest mental resilience specialists Taryn Longo (Trauma Therapist, The Mastery Studio); Dave Sherman ( Addictions Professional, The Road to Rehab). The webinar will focus primarily on the recognition of the challenges brought on by the Coronavirus…
Technical event production specialist LarMac LIVE recently delivered its largest ever project when MDL Beast welcomed over 130,000 festivalgoers to the outskirts of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for three-days of electronic music – pitching the festival straight into the top three biggest EDM events in the world. With a depth of production knowledge and experience acquired over 15 years in business, including a host of projects in the UAE, LarMac LIVE answered the call from LemonX in late September 2019. Only 10-weeks later, it was showtime. Company co-founder Ian Greenway explained: “The backbone to our business is multi-artist, multi-stage shows -…
Established in Germany in 1981 by engineering students Jürgen Neumann and Eberhard Müller, Neumann&Müller Event Technology began in a humble office and warehouse in Düsseldorf, providing PA systems for outdoor radio productions and equipment rental. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpmea22_digitallr/48 Photos: Ralph Larmann for Nu Skin & N&M Dubai www.neumannmueller.com
For more than 17 years, British Lighting Designer Graham McLusky has travelled to South Africa to light the annual pantomime, and this season’s Jack and the Beanstalk was no different. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpmea22_digitallr/52 Photos: Joburg Theatre www.claypaky.it www.vari-lite.com www.robertjuliat.com www.dwrdistribution.co.za
Ever since Andy Ruiz knocked out Anthony Joshua to cause one of the biggest upsets in boxing history, speculation was rife as to when and, more importantly, where, the rematch would take place. As soon as it was announced that Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, had beaten both New York’s Madison Square Garden and Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium to the rights to host the event, the race was on to ensure that everything would be in place for the first ever World Heavyweight Title fight to take place in the Middle East. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpmea22_digitallr/14 Photos: Arena Group/MediaPro International/CT www.arenagroup.com www.ct-group.com www.mediapro-av.com
More than 20 years since he found mainstream success with the development of his iconic Slim Shady alter ego, Marshall Mathers – better known as Eminem – is now widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time. A winner of no fewer than 15 GRAMMY Awards with more than 230 million records sold globally, it was no surprise that when the star brought his inimitable brand of hip hop to Abu Dhabi’s du Arena, there wasn’t a spare seat in the house. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpmea22_digitallr/42 Photos: Flash Entertainment & TPMEA www.prg.com www.flashentertainment.com
We’re witnessing historic times for Saudi Arabia. With the country throwing open its doors to the world, 2019 saw a packed schedule of high-profile events throughout the year – all contributing towards the ultimate goal of fulfilling the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030. Amongst the many events to take place, Diriyah Season – and specifically Diriyah Music Festival – was one of the most attention-grabbing. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpmea22_digitallr/34 Photos: Ob Panakal www.livenation.me www.phntmlabs.com www.mediapro-av.com
With a string of five successive UK number one studio albums, a record for the longest-charting single in UK history with Mr Brightside and a slew of international award nominations and victories along the way, wherever The Killers go, success follows. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpmea22_digitallr/24 Photos: Rob Loud & TPMEA www.thekillers.com www.prg.com www.flashentertainment.com
NMK Electronics has been appointed by Allen & Heath as its exclusive distributor for the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman. Responsible for all Allen & Heath products, the full range will enable NMK to offer a broad range of solutions to customers, from MI and Pro Audio, through to AV installation. The partnership takes immediate effect, with plans for regular training and product support activities. Manfred Quesada, Allen & Heath’s EMEA Sales Manager, commented: “As our product range grows, we continue to seek the very best distribution partners to represent our products around the world. NMK is a…
