After launching last year in the midst of the global pandemic, GME Events has quickly gained a reputation for attracting some of the biggest names in comedy to perform in the UAE. From the company’s debut show – Jack Whitehall at the Dubai World Trade Centre – to performances from the likes of Jack Dee, Michael McIntyre, Rob Beckett, Russell Kane, and Russell Peters, GME Events has had an opening year to remember. “The original aim of GME Events was to focus on our strengths, which is putting on comedy shows, utilising the network that I have with UK comedians…
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Drone shows have become increasingly popular in recent years, with everything from brand activations to national celebrations making use of the futuristic aerial storytelling medium. In most cases, these shows are one-off performances experienced live only by the lucky few in attendance. However, Visit Dubai and DXB Live bucked this trend, tasking SKYMAGIC with producing the longest ever outdoor drone residency for the duration of Dubai Shopping Festival. Taking place at 7.30pm and 9pm every night on Dubai’s JBR Beach, the shows celebrated the past, present and future of Dubai, against the iconic city skyline. A total of 500 drones…
Founded in the UAE in the early 1990s, Byrne Equipment Rental has since grown to become one of the largest plant and equipment rental companies in the Middle East, with 20 operational bases, covering the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain, as well as a fleet of over 14,000 items and a dedicated team of over 1,500 people. Here, TPMEA catches up with Emily Stracey of Byrne’s UAE branch, as well as Praveen Kumar of the company’s Saudi Arabia operation, who share some industry insights from their respective divisions. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpmea35_digitallr/58 Photos: Byrne Equipment Rental www.byrnerental.com
The shortlist for the TPMEA Awards 2022 has been revealed! Voting is open now and the winners will be announced on 19 May at Hard Rock Cafe, Festival City Dubai. To see the full shortlist, vote for your winners and buy tickets for the awards, head to the TPMEA Awards 2022 website. www.tpmeaawards.com
Venuetech has partnered with Meyer Sound as the manufacturer’s main distributor and preferred partner in the Middle East. “After a few meetings, a partnership was sealed. It was inevitable as our business philosophies were similar, and the dedication to grow in the pro sound field is shared deeply,” commented Venuetech’s Abdul Razzak Assafiri. “Meyer sound does not need an introduction,” he added. “We have all heard and felt the quality of the actively powered loudspeakers, from permanent installations to live sound systems, it is a staple in the UAE and the Middle East. We are very excited to carry this…
Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) has made a huge investment in the latest Ayrton lighting fixtures. “Ayrton is recognised as a world-class brand that always pushes technology and design to the limit,” commented Sam Connolly, Head of Lighting at CTME. “They are full of innovation, power, versatility, and unbeatable reliability and I am extremely excited to have these new fixtures added to our existing stock. The investment we have made is unique to the Middle East as we can now offer our clients premium lighting packages for all their indoor and outdoor events across the GCC.” With the Middle East…
Nominations for the TPMEA Awards are now open! Held on 19 May at Hard Rock Cafe Festival City, Dubai, the TPMEA Awards are a celebration of the best and brightest in the Middle East live events industry. Nominations close on 18 March, and the shortlist will be announced on 24 March at EINO23. There are 22 categories to nominate in, so make your selections here. www.tpmeaawards.com
Powersoft has expanded its global network by appointing Proaudio as distributor for South Africa. Trading under the name Proaudio and Audio Pack since 2001, the South African distributor has established a thriving business within the music industry, working alongside globally recognised brands such as Pioneer DJ, RCF, MIDAS Mixers, and Audio-Technica. Owner and Managing Director, Joss Pack realised the demand for high quality, branded DJ products in South Africa so drew upon years worth of knowledge and contacts accumulated from working in the pro-audio industry, to form the flourishing distribution company it is today. “We know Powersoft has market-leading products…
More than 70 Christie laser projectors are helping to inspire visitors in Mission Possible – The Opportunity Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Bringing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to life, the interactive exhibition journey addresses the most fundamental global challenges of our time and sheds light on what can be achieved when individuals and communities work together. A total of 72 Christie laser projectors were installed to deliver engaging visuals throughout. Guests are greeted by an introductory video that sets the scene for the pavilion and the visitor journey ahead. The pavilion is then divided into three ‘tracks’, each focusing…
With an extensive and ever-evolving stock of intelligent lighting and LED, Colour Sound Experiment has become a mainstay of the industry in the 33 years since it began in 1989. In recent years, the UK-based company has seen demand for its services skyrocket in the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia in particular proving a fruitful market. “The volume of shows we were being asked to look at in the country was astounding,” commented Managing Director, Haydn Cruickshank. To service this sustained demand in the country, the company has opened a brand-new office in Jeddah. A 30,000 sq ft facility, the…
Even before a ball was kicked at the hosts’ opening FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 match against Bahrain, there was a feast for the eyes as the newly inaugurated Al Bayt Stadium staged a stunning opening ceremony. In a show befitting the historic occasion, fans were treated to a jaw-dropping pyrotechnics and projection display, along with beautiful choreography and performances that featured traditional themes, scenes, and costumes from the Arab region. Having previously delivered numerous large-scale projection-mapping projects in Qatar and with a local office in the country, Creative Technology (CT) was entrusted with the video projection elements of the…
Elation Professional has welcomed experienced industry professional, Jonas Stenvinkel to its European-based sales team. Stenvinkel, a native Swede who works from a base in London, joined the growing Elation sales department on 1 March and is tasked with overseeing some of the company’s most important growth markets including Greece, Turkey, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, and Africa. A 20-year industry veteran, Stenvinkel brings with him broad international sales and marketing experience and has a proven track record in leading sales teams to new goals and growth. He comes to Elation from a similar position at Ayrton. His industry journey began at…
