Stepping out in faith, First Love Generation, a church based in Ruimsig Roodepoort, has invested in an L-Acoustics ARCS WiFo system knowing that their ministry will, in the future, include international speakers, worship bands and become a home to equip Christians on their daily walk. Ordained Pastors Pieter and Tilla van Tonder initially left a mainstream church in 2006, planted a church on their property with another pastoral couple in 2007, and served together for nine years. During this time, the couple obtained permission to build a church, auditorium and lecture rooms on what used to be their tennis court.…
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Production Resource Group LLC (PRG), the world’s leading provider of entertainment and event technology and solutions, announced today that it will integrate its global research and development efforts into a new operating group, PRG Innovation. PRG Innovation will encompass efforts in Belgium, China and the United States which include facilities in Dallas, New Windsor, New York and Los Angeles. By connecting its people, assets and innovation initiatives – including PRG Projects, PRG Research and Development, and VER product development initiatives – the company will maximise its technological impact on the industry. PRG Innovation will be led by Chris Conti in…
At the recently conducted ‘Sennheiser for Broadcast Hands-On Training Day’, held in Dubai, Sennheiser presented some of the region’s leading broadcasters with a detailed overview of its latest audio solutions for TV, radio and OB applications. In a session conducted by Sennheiser COO for the Professional Audio Division, Peter Claussen, Middle East broadcasters were given a first look at some of the innovative products currently being developed by the company’s Professional Division. In line with the company’s commitment to customer-centric innovation, Claussen offered attendees the opportunity to share their feedback and opinions on the types of audio solutions and advancements…
For the Mosaïek Church and Theatre in Fairland, life is all about sowing and reaping, with a heart reaching out to the community. It, therefore, came as no surprise that when the church invested in the very first grandMA3 console in South Africa, they had a bigger plan in mind. Estian Els, head of Technical at Mosaïek Theatre, works closely with colleague Mduduzi Msibi. While the pair may be audio technicians, first and foremost, they provide technical support in every ministry of the church, including lighting, audio, LED screens and AV. Every sermon is broadcast on KykNET where there is…
Eilon Engineering Weighing Systems Ltd, the brand synonymous with Ron StageMaster and Ron load cells, crane scales and dynamometers, has appointed DWR Distribution as their South African distributor. “We are happy to begin our cooperation with DWR for the distribution of our Ron StageMaster systems in South Africa,” said Noga Eilon-Bahar of Eilon Engineering. “DWR is one of the country’s leading supplier of equipment to the entertainment industry equipment and is an important addition to the Ron StageMaster distribution network worldwide. I am sure that together we will make live events in South Africa even safer, and I have no…
Starting on Monday the 1 st and ending on April the 3rd, DWR hosted and took part in a Rigging Fall Arrest and Safety Training presented by Gravity Group. Gravity Group Holding in a company that caters for the rigging field from selling equipment to training. Recently DWR’s dedicated riggers attended the training to certify them in fall arrest and safety. This is of the utmost importance as it ensures proper technique and action in dire situations. This course is geared towards optimising safety as there is no work without the riggers and safety ensures that they are safe and…
The entertainment industry in South Africa is always growing and DWR Distribution is and will continue to be a part of that process, it is this passion for continual development that drives the industry forward. The South African Roadies Association (SARA) is of critical importance in terms of the future of this industry in South Africa. DWR and SARA share the philosophy that great training and instilling a passion in the youth is vital to success and growth of the South African entertainment sector and this is why the training hosted by SARA and provided by DWR is a priority…
Team Robe T1 successfully crossed over the finish line coming 112th overall at the 2019 Absa Cape Epic! Paul Newman of Lucidity Technical Production Services and Mike Hewan, a seasoned pro, were sponsored by Robe Lighting and DWR Distribution as they put their heads down for one of the most brutal mountain biking races the world has to offer. “It was a fantastic opportunity to support Team Robe T1, and we were very proud to be involved in Cape Epic for another year,” said Josef Valchar of Robe Lighting. “Cycling is a popular sport in the Czech Republic and we…
Marking one of the region’s biggest weekends, 20,000 music enthusiasts flocked to the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre on the 14-15 February to witness the 6th edition of RedFestDXB. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpmea18_digitallr/26 Photos: Virgin Radio RedFestDXB and Done Events. www.redfestdxb.com www.doneevents.com www.aes.ae www.mediapro-av.com www.stagefx.ae www.laserfx.ae www.byrnerental.com
The Saudi General Sporting Administration (GSA) commissioned the inaugural Saudi Ad Diriya E Prix Festival celebration, featuring three nights of concerts running alongside the Formula E track and eVillage offering. This was a multiple first-time event – in that it was Saudi Arabia’s first large outdoor multi-day concert, and more so. The GSA and higher Saudi authorities were determined to provide a concert spectacle with a mixed audience and full cultural content. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpmea18_digitallr/24 Photos: TESS www.the-eventsafetyshop.co.uk
The Pope’s recent UAE tour included three official engagements including a rare display of Christian worship in the Muslim-majority region with a Papal Mass at Zayed Sports City Stadium for 135,000 people as well as official visits at the Presidential Palace and The Founder’s Memorial in Abu Dhabi. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpmea18_digitallr/22 Photo: Delta Sound
For over 50 years, the Special Olympics organisation has worked tirelessly to provide year-round sports training and competing to men and women with intellectual disabilities giving them continuing opportunities. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpmea18_digitallr/32 Photos: Special Olympics World Games www.specialolympics.org www.abudhabi2019.org www.people-creative.com www.ct-group.com www.eclipse.ae www.dbnaudile.co.uk
