Maestra has been acquired by leading global temporary infrastructure solutions provider, Arena Group. An established premium fabrication partner known for delivering world-class scenic builds for luxury brand experiences and large-scale live events, Maestra brings its vast expertise to Arena Group. Tom Clements, Founder and CEO of Maestra, will continue to lead the company, ensuring continuity for Maestra’s clients and staff while benefiting from Arena Group’s global infrastructure and resources. “This acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for Maestra,” Clements commented. “With Arena’s global infrastructure capabilities, we can now offer our clients a broader range of integrated solutions while maintaining the…
Author: Peter Iantorno
What are the main features of the Arolla Aqua series? The Claypaky Arolla Aqua family is a series of high-performance, water-resistant LED moving lights engineered specifically for both indoor and outdoor applications, with an IP66 protection rating. Designed to meet the increasing demand for rugged, weatherproof fixtures, the Arolla Aqua range ensures exceptional performance in even the most challenging environments, all without compromising on light quality. What products are in the range? The Arolla Aqua LT is designed for long-throw applications with pinpoint accuracy. Its centre-weighted beam ensures consistent illumination, while proprietary optics deliver exceptionally sharp beams and crisp projections,…
NMK Electronics, a Midwich Group company, hosted an exclusive industry event in collaboration with Shure. Held at 777DXB on February 25, 2025, Pro Sound Playoff brought together top industry professionals, sound engineers, and media representatives for an immersive, hands-on experience with Shure’s groundbreaking product lineup. Shure’s brand-new releases, distributed by NMK Electronics in the region, took centre stage at the event, including the Axient Digital PSM, SLXD4Q+ Quad Channel Receiver, SM39 cardioid singing headset microphone, KSM11 WIRED cardioid condenser vocal microphone, and NEXADYNE INSTRUMENT microphone. Attendees had the chance to test Shure’s innovations in a hands-on setting, network with fellow…
Optocore has awarded Thomsun Trading, its long-term partner in the Middle East, with its Best Distributor Award, in respect of outstanding performance over the past 12 months. Although Thomsun has been Optocore’s distributor right across the GCC region for over 15 years, “the relationship between Optocore and Thomsun continues to grow,” according to Optocore sales manager, RadhaMohan Rajani. “As the Middle East region sees continued growth, so Thomsun, who have offices around the region, are perfectly placed to continue representing us well, providing quality support locally. Their experience with our solutions makes them a perfect partner. “[Senior Marketing Manager] Jose…
With the Indian events markets growing in strength over the past year, more A-list artists are starting to add the country to their touring schedules. The latest act to visiting was Maroon 5 who put on a set at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai, at the tail end of 2024. With 20,000 delighted fans eagerly awaiting the band’s first time in the country, local audio expert Mega Sound was brought in to supply the audio infrastructure for the show. “This concert was a true turning point for India’s live sound industry,” enthused Mega Sound’s Siddharth Chauhan, making it clear how important…
Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix weekend has always been one of the most exciting dates on the calendar for the UAE, with the on-track action and After Race Concerts providing world-class entertainment for race fans and music lovers alike. The weekend got even better in 2024 with the addition of Afterlife Abu Dhabi – a spectacular showcase of cutting-edge entertainment technology, keeping audiences captivated through the night and into the early hours of the morning. “Afterlife Abu Dhabi was an innovative addition to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, setting a new standard for the After Race Concerts,” stated Live…
Hosting its first Grand Prix in 2021, Qatar is no stranger to the F1 World Championship, and 2024 was no different, with punters having not just races to look forward to, but also a two-day lineup of entertainment from Maroon 5 and Myriam Fares. With a full technical solution supplied by Creative Technology Middle East, TPiMEA caught up with the CTME team to learn about the inner workings of the production. The CTME team delivered cutting-edge solutions across the entire Lusail International Circuit, transforming the grandstands, pit lanes, and designated concert area into an immersive experience. Our familiarity with the circuit…
Top-level equestrian events demand extensive organisation, with specialist horse-related infrastructure, VIP areas, spectator seating and media facilities just some of the many requirements. Add to this an advanced audiovisual system, sitewide communications, large-scale broadcast deployment, and the fact that the project incorporated not one but two events, taking place in what was originally a car park in the centre of Riyadh, and it’s fair to say that this is a considerable undertaking. “We also had an extremely tight timeline of just four weeks, so the project required an extraordinary level of expertise, coordination, and problem-solving,” stated Bona Fide’s Technical Director,…
From major events to venues, destinations and sporting organisations, there’s an increasing and much-needed trend towards the implementation of sustainable practices globally. Pioneering this push for sustainability is The Bulb – a sustainability consultancy that was founded in 2015 but first came for TPiMEA’s attention for its groundbreaking work on COP28 as well as the 52nd UAE Union Day in 2023. Since those projects, The Bulb has gone from strength to strength, creating sustainability strategies for a range of high-profile projects and organisations all over the world, and late last year, the company reached another significant milestone, as it was…
There are levels in every aspect of event production, with low- medium- and high-cost options available in everything from audio, video and lighting equipment to special effects, staging and scenic. Of course, not every tour or event has the budget to splash out on top-of-the range kit. However, for the biggest tours and most prestigious events, often only products at the higher end of the market will meet their extensive requirements. With top-spec equipment comes a demand for premium temporary power products – after all, without power, nothing on stage works. This is where the likes of Titan Power come…
While drones are a reasonably modern development in the world of live events, many of the people who are driving innovation in this emerging medium have long and distinguished careers in the industry and a wealth of experience to call upon. This is certainly the case for Marco Niedermeier, Founder of AO Multimedia & Drones, whose varied career so far has seen him not only producing shows all over the world for some of the top rock ’n’ roll stars but also pushing the boundaries with the manufacture and deployment of his own technology. Here, the German national and longtime…
Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) has invested significantly in Elation lighting, adding to a growing inventory of Elation gear to meet the increasing demand in the Middle East for flexible solutions that can quickly adapt to indoor and outdoor use. Creative Technology has increasingly turned to Elation lighting solutions in the past few years, with the latest purchase adding to a 2023 investment in PROTEUS EXCALIBUR moving head beam lights and KL PANEL XL IP softlights. The company has added more of each model to the inventory along with KL PAR FC IP, PULSE PANEL FX, and KL PANEL fixtures.…
