Renkus-Heinz has appointed Asimetrik as its exclusive distributor in Turkey. With more than 4000 successful projects in its portfolio, Asimetrik is an experienced distributor and integrator in the region. Made up of over 70 professionals, the team provides distribution and integration solutions for all its customers, utilising engineers from different disciplines to produce future-proof and sustainable solutions and bring flawless audio to all its projects. With headquarters in Istanbul and three regional offices, they offer support across the country. Asimetrik Vice President, Gorkem Celikbilek, is delighted to welcome Renkus-Heinz to the fold. “This is a great match in terms of…
Author: James Robertson
Trivandi has opened its Australian office serving the Asia-Pacific Region, marking a significant step in its global expansion. Trivandi, which recently acquired sustainability consultant The Bulb, provides advisory, design, production and delivery services for major events, venues, sports and destinations worldwide. The Trivandi office, located in Brisbane, signifies a deep commitment to partnering with Australia’s dynamic sport, entertainment and tourism markets and projects of national significance. Through bringing significant expertise and local resources, Trivandi is committed to fueling the ‘green and gold decade,’ driving investment and lasting impact for the nation. Trivandi brings global expertise and best practices from over…
Johannesburg, South Africa based rental and production company MGG has made a sizable investment in new Robe moving lights, taking delivery of the 76 fixtures from Robe’s Southern Africa distributor, DWR Distribution, including the first iFORTE and iFORTE LTXs and the first SVB1 luminaires on the continent of Africa. The total order comprised 24 iFORTEs 48 SVB1s, and four iFORTE LTXs which are for use with the four RoboSpot BaseStations they already own. MGG – which this year celebrates its 25th birthday – started as a small company when owner and managing director Mark Gaylard was still at school and…
For three weeks in November, Time Square’s 8,500-capacity SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa, is home to Afrikaans is Groot, a series of performances devoted to Afrikaans music and culture. 2023 was the first outing with DiGiCo Quantum consoles and in 2024 the audio team increased their capacity with a Quantum 338 and Quantum 326 Pulse at Front of House and Quantum 338 at the monitor position. 2024 was Afrikaans is Groot’s biggest year yet, boasting nine shows over two weekends, with over 70,000 people enjoying the spectacular cultural experience. There are approximately seven million Afrikaans speaking people and the…
NMK Electronics, a Midwich Group company and a leading distributor of professional audio video (AV) solutions in the GCC, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with RIEDEL, a global innovator in real-time signal distribution and communication solutions. The handshake at ISE Barcelona marks the beginning of a collaboration aimed at delivering innovative AV technologies to integrators and end-users across the region. This partnership underscores NMK Electronics’ commitment to expanding its portfolio with top-tier brands and providing the industry with advanced, reliable, and scalable AV solutions. By joining forces with RIEDEL, a company renowned for its expertise in research and…
Following a successful collaboration at ISE 2025, ROE Visual has continued its partnership with Ross Video and Vizrt at the Future of Media Exhibition (FOMEX) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 19 – 21 February 2025. These collaborations will highlight advanced broadcast and virtual production solutions, reinforcing ROE Visual’s commitment to supporting the evolving needs of media and content creators in the Middle East. At Ross Video’s booth (#SP4), ROE Visual will provide its Topaz-Curve (TP-C 2.6) LED panels, demonstrating how high-performance LED displays seamlessly integrate with Ross Video’s real-time graphics and control systems. This collaboration aims to enhance broadcast studio…
TPiMEA had the pleasure of catching up with INFiLED and their booth during ISE 2025, have a look at what they had to say.
The second series of The Masked Singer SA was one of the most successful music TV shows of 2024, broadcast on SABC, and featuring an outstanding production lighting design created by two of the country’s most talented LDs, Ryan Lombard and Joshua Cutts, based around the core components of 150 Robe moving lights. All technical production was supplied by Blond Productions for the series which was recorded at the Studios on Harley facility in Randburg, Greater Johannesburg. Lombard and Cutts had previously worked together on Family Feud and SA’s Got Talent so it made sense for them to once again…
With decades of lighting experience, including expertise in designing for large-scale shows and spectaculars, lighting and production designer Roland Greil understands what it takes to create a lasting impact. “When lighting a magnificent, 360-degree, theatrically produced stadium ceremony, where you’re dealing with throws of 50-100 meters or more, besides lighting the stage or field of play you also want to achieve some magic and theatrical spice, and what you need there is firepower.” For the Opening Ceremony of the Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait in December that firepower was provided by 173 PROTEUS BRUTUS LED wash/beam fixtures along with 49…
INFiLED is reaffirming its commitment to innovation and creativity, and celebrating its relationships with its customers across the globe, at Integrated Systems Europe 2025 (4–7 February). On stands 3B100 and 3B150, INFiLED will showcase several new products and technologies that reaffirm its ability to meet the demands of multiple industries and applications – including rental, corporate, DOOH, control rooms, broadcast and retail – and attest to its customer-forward approach towards product development Stand 3B150 will be dedicated to broadcast solutions, with a full TV studio showcasing award-winning products including the new STUDIO Series, as well as talks, presentations and panel…
On 19 January 2025, Ludovico Einaudi returned to the UAE with a performance at Etihad Arena, playing to a completely sold-out crowd of over 6,500 fans in the venue’s lower bowl arena mode. The spellbinding show left many attendees moved to tears, showcasing the profound emotional impact of Ludovico’s signature compositions. This triumphant performance comes just 12 months after Einaudi sold out three shows and over 5,000 tickets at Dubai Opera, marking his evolution into one of the region’s most beloved classical artists. His ability to fill arena-sized venues demonstrates the growing appetite for classical and instrumental music in the…
Arena Group has acquired Maestra, a build specialist for premium events, exhibitions, and environments with operations in the UAE and KSA. This acquisition strengthens Arena’s presence in the Middle East, positioning the company to offer a broader range of turnkey solutions to its clients across a diverse array of projects. Founded in 2014, Maestra has established itself as a premium fabrication partner, known for delivering world-class scenic builds for luxury brand experiences and large-scale live events. With 150 full-time employees and 80,000 square feet of workshop space across the UAE and KSA, Maestra has earned a reputation for its expertise…
