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Author: Stewart Hume
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins tour has taken the world by storm. With sell out dates across the UK and in Zurich, the perfect nanny has just landed in the United Arab Emirates where the musical will play to a full house until May 25th. 18 sea containers were loaded with set and stage equipment in order to bring the show to Dubai – except for the rigging and a truss frame for new FOH scenery, which has been supplied locally by Unusual Rigging and Engineering LLC. Chris Boone, production manager on the show, explained: “The Dubai Opera House…
A fully integrated A/V and lighting package was provided by Production Technology (Protec) for Abu Dhabi’s annual Mother of the Nation (MOTN) festival. The company careful planning and work was challenged before opening day by hurricane-force, 75 mph winds, with an accompanying torrential downpour. This could have easily delayed the event, had it not been for Protec’s experienced crew and some quality, IP-rated gear, including 100 of the new, tough and resilient Nuri*Lites Hurricane LED fixtures. “We used Nuri*Lites Hurricanes in the Happiness Zone of the festival, which also happened to be the most exposed area during the storm,” said Protec’s Project…
PRG Gearhouse have announced that it has expanded its extensive stock of video equipment with the addition of the award winning Barco E2 4K screen management system further increasing the company’s provision of 4K content and image management systems. The fleet now includes the E2 full size, the S3-4K compact both supported by the EC-50 and EC200 controllers, and EX expansion unit. The addition of these units is a strategic expansion which brings the global inventory to over 50 full size units. All systems are now available for immediate hire to support the increased demand for high-end screen control across…
Peter Rieck of both Rieck’s Lighting and joint owner of rental company Event Lighting, was selected by Red Pepper Pictures for the second year running, as lighting designer for Lip Sync Battle Africa. This exciting televised lip sync showdown, filmed at Urban Brew Studios, returned for its second season in April 2017, premiering on MTV Base, a DStv channel. “It’s a dynamic show and funky looks have to compliment the entertainment, interviews and bantering between contestants,” said Rieck, who controls the Robe lighting rig with a MA dot2. While each new episode opens with a generic look Rieck holds back,…
Sennheiser have announced a healthy 20% Year on Year (YoY) growth of its business-to-business (B2B) and prosumer segments driven by an increase in market confidence, greater demand for feature-rich, cost-effective solutions, and renewed investment in large projects within the region. The sectors that present the biggest opportunity to the AV industry include hospitality, retail, education, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions). “It’s no secret that 2016 was a challenging year for business in the Gulf region, but we are a little more optimistic this year, especially here in the UAE and in the verticals of broadcast, corporate AV and education,”…
Behind the Scenes, a leading Dubai-based production house, has successfully hosted a workshop detailing the audio aspects of cinematography with the support of Sennheiser Middle East. The free to attend five-day event, which received the patronage of partner organisers Dubai Studio City, Dubai Culture, DIFF and technology sponsor VITEC. The training took place in the first week of April and featured in-depth presentations and demonstrations of the latest audio solutions as well as intensive hands-on sessions that covered everything from basic principles of microphones, good practices for recording and all the way up to working with your recorded sounds in…
Hunter’s hosted the 3 Heat Seekers, visiting cities in Durban (4 March at Peoples Park East), Johannesburg (11 March at Mary Fitzgerald Square) and Cape Town (18 March at The Ostrich Farm, off N7). This year the AV Company, a Durban based rental company, provided the sound, lighting, staging and power for all three venues where the top South African line-up included Cassper Nyovest, Black Motion, Chicana, Nasty C and Ricky Rick. Lighting designers Mbulelo Msuthwana and Keagan Browning from the AV Company programmed on an MA dot2 console with dot2 fader wing. “We loved the simplicity and ease of…
Two of Avolites’ most popular lighting control consoles, Sapphire Touch and Tiger Touch II, were selected to deliver the multi-layered, diverse lighting for 15 of the best gospel music ministers from around the world during Nigeria’s mammoth praise event The Experience 11: Revealing Jesus. Reported to be Africa’s largest concert with revellers upwards of 500,000, The Experience has been running since 2006 and is produced by vibrant, multi-ethnic church House on the Rock. Stephen Davies of UK-based Subfrantic Production Services, longstanding technical supplier of the church’s London branch, has been involved with the gospel extravaganza for the past four years.…
Sennheiser was involved in this years CABSAT, the Middle East and Africa’s largest broadcast, digital media and satellite expo, in Dubai. For the first time in the Middle East, the company demonstrated AMBEO VR, a compact easy-to-use handheld mic that is the ideal tool for professional (Virtual Reality) VR production, and the newest addition to its Professional Wireless Range, the Digital 6000 Series. Also showcased was the KH 80 DSP studio monitor from Neumann, a part of the Sennheiser Group, which was launched in February this year. Marking the audio specialist’s 10th consecutive year at CABSAT, Mig Cardamone, Director of Sales…
Kenyan PA company, Sound Creations, introduced its new dLive S Class system at the third annual Gospel Extravaganza in Nairobi. Comprising the flagship S7000 surface and DM64 MixRack, the system was installed at FOH, managing a wealth of national and international gospel artists. Attended by around 2000 people, Sound Creations and organisers, Trublaq Entertainment, hosted performances from artists, including, Gloria Muliro, Dr. Ron Kenoly, Esther Wahome, Size 8, Willy Paul, Solomon Mkubwa, Mercy Masika, and Pitson. Lead sound engineer, Edwin Martin, was overwhelmed by the functionality of the system, exclaiming: “This is the best desk I have worked with.” www.allen-heath.com
IBS Group has announced that Olivier Créteau will take up the role of Chief Operating Officer. Créteau has 18 years experience in the industry, with most of his time focused on Sales, Marketing, Event Management and Business Development. He was previously Head of Business Development and Sales of Electra Events & Exhibitions in Dubai focusing in managing international markets including the UK, Germany, Turkey, USA and part of GCC countries. In his role as Chief Operating Officer, Créteau will report to the CEO Alan Scoley, and will serve as member of the executive leadership team. Scoley commented: “We are delighted…
