TECS Event Services has invested in a variety of automation technology and increased its stock of truss. The rigging and automation specialist has taken delivery of a Movecat I-MOTION-SYSTEM EXPERT-T III console, an I-MOTION-SYSTEM NMB-14 network master distribution box, two Alfa System SKY-1 winches, as well as 20 Movecat ECOlite 320-4 DC chain hoists. “The automation and performer flying winch purchases increase our inventory and capacity to facilitate the ever-growing needs and technical aspects of events regionally,” commented Shane Manning, Managing Director at TECS. “Many events are now wanting that proverbial third dimension, which quite often requires automation.” Manning sees…
Author: Peter Iantorno
ES:ME Entertainment Services has purchased the first L-Acoustics K3 system sold in the Middle East through regional distributor, Edge Electronics. The purchase comprises 24 K3, eight KS28, two LA-RAK AVB II, a P1 Processor, and two extra LS10 Milan AVB switchers on top of the existing four in the LA-RAK AVB II to give it the capability of running a fully redundant system digitally through AVB Milan Protocol. “We’re incredibly excited to have ES:ME Entertainment Services joining the K3 Rental Partner network,” said Chris Mead, Regional Sales Manager for the Middle East at L-Acoustics. “Their expertise in the local market…
MDLBEAST has announced the headline performers for this year’s SOUNDSTORM. Featuring the likes of Bruno Mars, DJ Khaled, Post Malone and Wizkid, the lineup has expanded to include some of the world’s bestselling artists from a range of genres. Held from 1-3 December, the three-day event will see a wide array of international names including Marshmello, Carl Cox, Solomun, DJ Snake and David Guetta, as well as several Saudi women DJs such as Biirdperson, DJ Cosmicat, Dorar, Kayan, and Solskin alongside their peers, Dish Dash, Vinylmode and regional star DJ Aseel. “Saudi Arabia’s music scene has been thriving for the past two…
Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) has appointed Mike Walker as Sales Director. Walkers career began at CT in London, where he joined as the company’s first Business Development Manager, moving on to run the presentation and 3D graphic facility in Soho, then leading the combined Screenco and CT Sales team as Sales Director during 14 years with the company. “Joining the CT team in Dubai at such an exciting time in the company’s development is hugely exciting and it’s also a coming home to the company where my career began,” he commented. “I have maintained contact over the years and…
Adamson Systems Engineering has appointed Procom Middle East as its distributor in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. As part of this agreement, Procom takes responsibility of marketing, sales, and support of Adamson’s products in the region. In its inventory, Procom will carry the complete range of products, including all line array, subwoofer, and point source cabinets, as well as Adamson’s I/O Distribution units. Procom will have multiple demo systems in Dubai, including an immersive audio installation featuring the new Adamson Fletcher Machine. “Adamson has strong brand recognition among audio professionals in the region,” commented Rami Harfouch, Business Development Manager at…
Encore Middle East has relaunched its internship programme, welcoming two new team members to spend six months with the company from October 2022 to March 2023. Canadian Caroline Frost has joined the company’s lighting department, while Brian Els from South Africa has joined the audio team. “We are delighted to welcome our two interns, who will be joining us in the Middle East from October to March as part of this year’s six-month internship programme,” said HR Manager, Shiella Manzano. “For obvious reasons, we have paused the programme in the past two years, but we are now ready to resume and…
Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) has appointed Jemma Joy as its Head of Operations, as well as two new Project Managers, Croft Clinton and Bhans Sheomangal. An accomplished Production and Operations Manager with over 20 years of experience in the events industry, Joy has been involved in some of the region’s biggest projects, including Expo 2020 Dubai, Qasr Al Hosn, Laureus World Sports Awards, Dubai World Cup, and Volvo Ocean Race to name a few. “I have worked alongside CT on some of the region’s biggest and most technically advanced shows in the past and I am delighted to now be…
Absen has debuted its latest breakthrough product series, Micro LED KLCOB, in a livestream event from its headquarters in Shenzhen, China, viewed by over 300 stakeholders across the world. The event, hosted by Absen’s European Brand and Marketing Director, Jessica Golding, gave Ruben Rengel, Absen’s Vice President for Global Business Development, the platform to deliver his insights into the future of LED, before Darren Banks, Absen’s Industry Development Director of Corporate, guided viewers through the breakthrough details of Absen’s latest product series: the KLCOB. Golding explained that advancements in LED technology over recent years and the acceleration in 5G +…
Creative Technology (CT) has made a significant investment in indoor, outdoor, and LED floor products. According to the company, the investment will “ensure we have the latest event technology available to cater for our client’s diverse range of spectacular events across the Middle East region.” To meet its outdoor event demand, CT has invested further in INFiLED ART 4.6mm, and added Absen PL3.9W Lite to its inventory. The INFiLED product is equipped with lightweight carbon fibre touring frames and die-cast wind bracing ladders to reduce setup time onsite and withstands harsh outdoor weather conditions, while the Absen product offers a higher pixel density and an IP65 outdoor rating. For…
Jeddah’s King Abdallah Sports City (KASC) stadium recently played host to FUZION – a brand-new Cirque du Soleil production that was commission especially for the 2022 Jeddah Season. A tribute to the company’s innovative creative legacy, the show – which ran in Jeddah for 32 adrenaline-packed performances – celebrates Cirque du Soleil’s most iconic acrobatic and theatrical achievements. Directed by Mukhtar Omar Sharif Mukhtar with creative direction by Stefan Miljevic, the lighting and set was designed by Mikki Kunttu, who used 186 Robe BMFL moving lights – making up half of the lighting rig. The lighting brief included making an…
Celebrated on 25 May every year, Jordan Independence Day is the most important date on the Jordanian calendar, marking the country’s independence from the British government. For this year’s celebrations, the Jordan Royal Court approached local production agency Behind The Scenes, which in turn appointed Dubai-based VITA Events to create the largest 3D projection mapping ever delivered in the country. With wall and table speakerphones, along with“The enquiry was based on the high-scale visibility of the iconic Jordan Gate Towers in Amman,” began VITA Events Founder and Managing Partner, Giorgio Devecchi. “We were asked to provide a 3D mapping projection…
With over 20 years of experience in the Middle East and North African markets, Huda Lighting has a well-earned reputation as a titan of the architectural lighting sector. The company employs more than 250 people across its 10 branches and two showrooms, which are spread throughout the region. For years, Huda Lighting has been striving towards its vision: ‘to be the lighting supplier of choice in the region’. However, recently the company broadened its horizons, partnering with creative studio Sila Sveta to launch a new events division, Huda Media & Events. Another industry stalwart, Sila Sveta is an interactive media,…
