The man behind Abu Dhabi-based flash entertainment offers an insight into how the industry can weather the storm of COVID-19, and come out of the other side stronger… https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpmea24_digitallr/6 Photos: Flash Entertainment & Rob Loud www.flashentertainment.com
Author: James Robertson
In normal circumstances, the TPMEA Awards are a chance for the hardworking men and women of the Middle East’s live events industry to come together for a good old-fashioned knees-up. A chance to let their hair down, catch up with old mates and celebrate those who have been at the top of their game throughout the busy events season. Of course, the current climate dictated that organising our annual soiree at Dubai’s Hard Rock Café would not be possible at this time and, as with every other large gathering all over the world, unfortunately the TPMEA Awards 2020 had to…
Celebrating its 18th year in 2020, Dubai International Jazz Festival is one of the Middle East’s longest-running and most successful annual music events. Over the years, the festival has gained a reputation for bringing together some of world’s biggest names in music, on the most diverse line-ups seen anywhere in the region. With previous iterations of the festival starring the likes of Carlos Santana, Sting, Sandi Thom, James Blunt, Alicia Keys, Snow Patrol, Toto and countless others, this year saw the three nightly headline slots taken by singer-songwriter and former Fugees member, Lauryn Hill; US pop-rock band, One Republic; and…
Saudi Arabia has launched a slew of groundbreaking projects over the past few years – many of which have been featured in the pages of TPMEA. One of the most eye-catching so far is Qiddiya: a pioneering development on the outskirts of Riyadh that is set to become the Kingdom’s capital of entertainment, sports and art. Having started construction in early 2019, the site is set to feature a range of attractions, including theme parks, art galleries, sports facilities and a community of 5,000 residents. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpmea24_digitallr/48 Photos: Ob Panakal for MediaPro International, MPME, Barco www.martinpro-me.com www.vioso.com www.barco.com www.livenation.me www.mediaproav.com
The SOS Charity Fund was established in December 2016, and right from the start was met with generous support from the entertainment industry. The charity is now pleased to donate R50,000 to Feed our Crew, a non-governmental organization (NGO) who are providing temporary support through food vouchers to the technical and casual event crews during the COVID-19 lockdown period. While DWR Distribution established, administer and are a contributor to the SOS Charity Fund, the entertainment industry has been phenomenal in participating in fundraising events. “Although DWR Distribution is also going through a tough time, the money we’ve raised for the…
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…
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
