Having cemented himself on the global touring scene, Hans Zimmer’s live performances where he gives rousing renditions of some of his most iconic musical masterpieces from movies such as Gladiator, Interstellar and The Lion King have garnered praise the world over. As part of his packed touring schedule, the German maestro recently brought his extensive orchestra to Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena for two sold-out shows. Production Director Jim Baggott of Nvisible Productions called upon Clair Global UAE and Creative Technology Middle East to provide local support for the shows. “Clair supported us with all our audio needs throughout rehearsals and the…
Author: Peter Iantorno
Procom Middle East, in partnership with Ayrton, is hosting a two-day lighting design seminar at its training centre in Dubai on 8-9 October. The seminar will be conducted by renowned lighting designers, Mikki Kunttu and Martin Kuhn, who bring over 30 years each of experience spanning rock, opera, major trade fairs, and the largest television shows. The event will cover the core principles that underpin effective lighting design across various scales; the creative journey of developing memorable lighting designs; and the psychology of how light affects human perception and emotions. There will also be panel discussions with industry experts to…
Can you talk through a few of YES TECH’s latest products and solutions suited for the Middle East market? One of our most popular offerings is the MG Series, which we’ve recently enhanced to better meet the growing demands of the market. The MG9 is a standout product – it’s built for both indoor and outdoor settings and is equipped with our cutting-edge TET technology. This one delivers an impressive LED thrust ranging from 80-100N to reduce lamp fall rates greatly. It can handle 4.6T loading capacity and has an anti-fatigue performance that’s five times better than before for unparalleled…
Digital Projection distributor Procom Middle East is hosting a Digital Projection Open Day at its Dubai office in 27 September. The event will see the unveiling of the next-generation electronics platform, NEXUS, as well as several cutting-edge projectors in action such as the TITAN Laser 37000 WUXGA, 47000 WUXGA, M-Vision 27000 WU and more. The new E-Vision 16000i WU will also be revealed, and there will be a Digital Projection presentation focusing on the future of projection technology and the innovative product line Digital Projection provides. For more information and to book your time slot, visit: www.procom-me.com
While K-pop has already become well-established on the global stage, with numerous notable productions taking place all over the world [including our cover story for this issue], Mandopop by comparison is still emerging on the international stage. The genre was recently given its Dubai debut as legendary Mandarin singer/songwriter Jeff Chang brought his iconic sound to Coca-Cola Arena for one night only, with SLS Production Middle East entrusted to supply a complete technical package for the performance. “Our team at SLS Production embraced the challenge of meeting the diverse needs of this event head-on. We meticulously managed every aspect –…
Saudi Arabia has celebrated many ‘firsts’ over the past few years, and the Kingdom recently added to the list with the first-ever operatic work produced in the country. Commissioned by Saudi Arabia Ministry of Culture and produced by Arabian Opera and Hwadi, Zarqa Al Yamama is performed entirely in Arabic and tells the pre-Islamic story of a woman with the power of foresight who attempts to warn her tribe of impending danger. At the heart of this ground-breaking production was a state-of-the-art projection system, deployed by VLS Middle East, with content produced by Roberto Vitalini of immersive experience specialist, Bashiba.…
Hosted in in April at the plush open-air ground at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal, the Kathmandu Music Festival 2024 was a two-day extravaganza marking the new year on the Bikram Sambat calendar. The festival included live performances by the likes of Atif Aslam and Anuv Jain, as well as renowned Nepalese pop bands such as The Edge Band and The VEK Band. Brought in to handle the festival’s audio requirements was Phoenix Networks, taking on its first gig outside India. The company is the largest Meyer Sound stockist in India, and it transported the entire system for…
There’s no doubt that the live events landscape in the Middle East has undergone a seismic shift over the past couple of decades, going from an emerging market to a territory of true global importance. One person who has contributed significantly to the region’s exponential growth is Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) Managing Director, Andy Reardon. From the moment he relocated his family and moved to Doha to establish CT’s Qatar branch in 2011, Reardon has never looked back, embracing the Middle East and all its quirks and throwing himself into the expansion and development not only of the company…
One criticism that is often levelled at Dubai and the Middle East in general is the perceived lack of pathways for those just starting out in their careers in live events. While some of the region’s larger organisations have launched their own training and internship programmes, there’s undoubtedly more that could be done to nurture the next generation of live event professionals. Aiming to satisfy that need when it comes to the audio side of the industry is Skill Tech Audio Engineering Institute – an organisation that claims to be “not just about teaching sound engineering, but also shaping futures”.…
Projection mapping is a technology that turns almost any object into a canvas, captivating the attention of viewers and passersby, and making it possible to bring a range of ideas to life, from commercial presentations to media art projects. One company that has its fair share of experience in the field is dreamlaser, which has a portfolio encompassing dozens of large-scale projects, including installations for media art festivals, projects for global companies, works for exhibitions and numerous projection shows. “Mapping can take various forms,” began dreamlaser’s Creative Director, Anton Kolodyazhny, discussing the many applications of the medium – including architectural,…
Drones are increasingly becoming a regular part of live events throughout the Middle East, with large swarms often combining with fireworks as well as more traditional audiovisual mediums to produce ever more spectacular shows. Alongside the rapid development in terms of drone shows, drones are also being utilised when it comes to capturing the region’s live events on film, with the quickly evolving technology offering new and innovative angles and making possible the kind of footage that would previously have required the use of a helicopter or, in some cases, wouldn’t have been possible at all. Standing at the forefront…
Energie Entertainment is a name that feels synonymous with the UAE’s live events industry, with the company cropping up on high-profile events all over the country and its prolific social media presence helping to keep the brand in the spotlight even during the typically quieter summer months. In fact, such as the ubiquity of the company, it’s difficult to believe that it was formed just four years ago, as the world wrangled with the challenges of the pandemic. Back then the company’s charismatic Founder and CEO, Tyler Davis Smith, described the business as his ‘COVID baby’, and in subsequent features,…
