DWR Distribution has established a reputation for hosting a diverse range of training courses to empower local technicians across disciplines over the past few years. One of the most sought-after courses is the annual Prolyte Rigging Course, delivered by internationally renowned rigging authority, Rinus ‘Rhino’ Bakker. The annual training course covers critical areas in event rigging including safety, maintenance, lifting materials, force calculations, and how to understand load tables, among other topics. The DWR Prolyte Rigging Course attracts technicians from across multiple disciplines and includes both theoretical and practical training. Char-Anne Husselmann of dB Audio Namibia explained that the course…
Author: James Robertson
Provision AVL organised a Chauvet Training Day in coordination with the Chauvet team from the USA. The training day took place at Novotel Al Barsha. The focus was to showcase the latest Chauvet products, including Chauvet Pro fixtures like the Chauvet Storm 1 Wash, the award-winning Chauvet MK Pyxis, Maverick and Rogue series, COLORado series, and the Ovation Series. The presentation also portrayed the latest Chauvet DJ products in the Intimidator Series as well as iluminarc for facade lighting. Provision AVL also hosted this year’s first Prolyte Campus in partnership with Prolyte Group from The Netherlands. The campus was presented…
Digital Projection has announced the appointment of Rayan Soumsom, who joined its Middle East operations on 1 January. Soumsom has taken up the role of regional manager, working alongside Abdulrahman Aladawi who has been in post as business development manager Middle East since November 2017. Aladawi’s role will also evolve into that of regional manager, reflecting his position towards partners within the region. Soumsom and Aladawi will leverage their respective contacts and knowledge of the entire Middle East region to further build on Digital Projection’s ambitious plans for growth. Moving forward, Aladawi will focus his business development efforts in the UAE,…
The municipality city of Al Ain celebrated the 47th UAE National Day with an impressive visual showcase. From the main stage to the lake area, the festive ambience was felt all through-out with JBL Vertec VT 4880A Full-size Arrayable Dual 18” subwoofer and Yamaha DXS15 15” Subwoofer. SLS Production’s premium communication system proved its worth again as Clearcomm Wired and Wireless Comms were used for the communication system. Using Clay Paky and Grand MA 3 consoles, the event displayed the inspiring vibrance of the celebration an inspiring story of Sheikh Zayed’s life. “This is Zayed. This is the UAE” was…
In yet another effort driven by the country’s leading live event technical and production training organization the South African Roadies Association (SARA), six SARA members: Mofenyi Mofamadi (25) from Dlamini 1, Soweto, Sylvarno Sauls (25) from Westbury, Johannesburg, Moeketi Tshabalala (27) from Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, Seiso Sithole (28) from Soshanguve, Pretoria, Mpumelelo Dakile (33) from Orlando West Extension, Soweto, Blondie Sello (34) Mangaung, Free State and Sikhumbuzo Sibanda (35) from Emdeni, Soweto will depart tonight for the United States for a 10 months tour with the Universoul Circus. The UniverSoul Circus is a single ring circus, established in 1994 by Cedric Walker, an African…
The story of Harmony Entertainment is a beautiful one – a South African black man growing up in a rural area who became a pianist, a registered business accountant, the founder of a rental company and most recently, the owner of a DiGiCo S31. It’s the story of Tsholanang Montsho who some years ago looked out of his window to see rental company Gearhouse South Africa preparing for events at the Union Buildings, and their sound test enticing him to leave his apartment to go watch the crew set up. As a student studying accountancy, Montsho lived in an apartment block…
Platteland is a new venue based in Centurion, Gauteng, delivering an outstanding music performance by local and international artists on a platform that technically meets a world class standard. The professionally equipped venue includes an L-Acoustics audio system, a DiGiCo S21 digital mixing console, and an impressive all Prolyte 8 x 5m, 4.5m high structure with an eye-catching circular truss that surrounds a screen. Most importantly, it offers a warm and vibrant atmosphere felt by patrons visiting the establishment. “While the venue is new, my partners and I worked on the concept for the past three years, waiting patiently for…
Gearhouse Splitbeam, the South African theatre equipment rental company, have invested in 53 new ProLyft Aetos motors and 3 Aetos 24 way remote controllers to keep up with demand of upcoming theatre productions. The company was established by Alistair Kilbee and Ofer Lapid in 2010, who realized the challenges of long-term rentals and who wanted to provide the best professional gear at the best possible prices to their clients. “We have sent the 53 new Aetos motors, along with 47 of our existing stock – a total of 100 Aetos motors – to the Philippines where they will begin a…
The Neumann&Müller Event Technology team in the United Arab Emirates has moved into its new offices and storage facility. With its generous and open layout, the new working environment facilitates communication and interaction among employees and project teams. The prestigious meeting rooms underline the creative atmosphere; they invite clients and partner companies to work together on current concepts or pending projects. The branch office’s location is a great advantage as it is situated between top destinations for events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. “That not only enables our clients to reach us quickly,” said Rick Wade, General Manager of N&M…
Laservision Mega Media has partnered with Aldar Properties PJSC (‘Aldar’), Abu Dhabi’s listed property development, investment and management company, to create a bespoke, immersive experience and art installation for the public at Reem Central Park, the AED 200 million, 1,000,000 square foot modern outdoor lifestyle destination on Reem Island. Laservision created and installed the immersive permanent attraction that features a stunning and modern sculpture fountain, known as ‘The Wave’, and utilises the latest in entertainment technologies including dynamic fountains, powerful lasers, synchronized LED lighting, underwater projection-mapping and drop-screen projection technology. The attraction, which opened on the 1st of December to the…
Sporting events specialist Losberger De Boer has secured the temporary structure build contract for the upcoming electric Grand Prix set to make its debut in Riyadh. The Saudi Arabian capital will host the opening round of season five of the global race calendar in December 2018, which is expected to attract international visitors to the city under the country’s new major-event online visa scheme. International temporary structures specialists, Losberger De Boer, will build the 190 metre-long pit lane building together with second-floor hospitality and viewing facilities. The build site located in Ad Diriyah, the historic centre of the Saudi Arabian…
For two days in October, action impact and creative technology joined forces to bring Halloween thrills for the whole family to enjoy at Abu Dhabi’s Galleria. TPMEA was there to brush off the cobwebs and speak to the crew behind the event… https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpmea16_digitallr/28 Photos: Creative Technology www.ct-group.com/me
