Gearhouse Group is known for its ability to transform its offering to suit the needs of the prevailing client climate. The operation has explored numerous avenues, recognised and met the distinct approaches required for the variety of live event sectors and pioneered their own methodologies along the way. Gearhouse has operated for 27 years, and the appointment of Charl Smit to the role of General Manager of all three regional branches of Gearhouse South Africa has given Gearhouse an even more holistic approach. Smit is very familiar with the company as he started as his career 20 years ago as…
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Two South African Roadies Association (SARA) technical and production trainees; Promise Khuzwayo from Uitvaal, KwaZulu-Natal and Thembakazi Zabemhlola from Tsolo, Eastern Cape join the growing ranks of SARA trainees who have been able to journey abroad over the past 2 decades. Khuzwayo and Zabemhlola leave on 5 November 2018, from OR Tambo International Airport for a life-changing skills development visit to the Backstage Academy in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK. They will be attending the Production Futures gathering, an initiative aimed at Education & Employability that is taking place at the Production Park on 7 November 2018. Specifically designed for students,…
HotFM, a commercial radio station in Lusaka is using Lawo RƎLAY and crystalCLEAR systems to assist in its broadcasts. It covers the region on 3 separate FM frequencies. Lusaka, capital of the Republic of Zambia, is home to nearly 2 million people. With its nearby wildlife sanctuaries, thriving art scene and proximity to world-famous Victoria Falls, Lusaka is one of the fastest-growing cities in southern Africa. Radio drives the beat of this thriving city, but of all the stations on the dial, the hottest of all is HotFM. “HotFM is one of the most modern radio stations in Africa — that’s why they…
Neumann&Müller Event Technology (N&M) has a full inventory for the new season that includes a UAE first of its kind LED screen, upgraded existing technology, additional stock levels of equipment and new expertise. Rick Wade, general manager for Dubai said: ”We are well known for leading and delivering to the demands of the market and the addition of new stock and new staff will support not only newly confirmed projects on a larger scale but also support the medium and smaller projects. We want to deliver a full inventory for our clients for the busy season ahead.” The new equipment…
A senior executive at the Dubai Arena has told future visitors to expect ‘the next level’ in fan experience when the purpose-built 17,000-seat live entertainment indoor venue opens doors to the public for the very first time in 2019. Thomas Ovesen, Dubai Arena’s Chief Programming Officer, said the soon-to-open venue will change the face of the Middle East’s live entertainment sector, where for the first time ever fans can enjoy their favourite act all-year-round, thanks to the 500,000 square feet fully air-conditioned indoor facility located in the heart of the Emirate’s City Walk. Ovesen said: “From the get-go, there’ll be…
Pristine Moods Productions’ recent growth has seen the company appoint Thabang Makofane as an audio engineer and Gareth Chambers as lighting designer. Pristine Moods have also invested in a DiGiCo S31 and a dot2 console from South African distributor, DWR. Lior Manelis, the owner of Pristine Moods Productions, has noticed the change. Manelis started providing entertainment at corporate events and before long clients started asking him to assist with additional lighting, projectors, stage decks, and the likes. It wasn’t long before he gave the corporate market his full attention. “The game starts getting expensive, but your clients observe the difference,”…
Event design and technical production specialist Maestra has launched a new scenic department in Dubai which will operate from a dedicated facility close to their HQ in Dubai Investment Park and will be an integral part of Maestra’s thriving event supply business. Maestra has been providing its clients with creative scenic services for the past few years in both London and Dubai, so this consolidates the business model, and brings a key division of the contractor services portfolio in-house. Already delivering lighting, audio, video, rigging as well as scenic elements including the fabrication of set and staging, it…
Shure has announced the new P9RA+ and P10R+ bodypack receivers that operate with the PSM 900 and PSM 1000 Wireless Personal Monitor Systems, respectively. Both the P9RA+ and P10R+ deliver enhanced RF performance while preserving the unparalleled audio quality and transparency that the PSM 900 and PSM 1000 are recognized for industry-wide. Designed for live performers, broadcast production managers, sound technicians, and rental agency managers, the updated PSM receivers leverage an analogue/digital hybrid system that increases headroom, stereo separation, and audio fidelity. The P9RA+ is a compact, stereo bodypack that works with the PSM 900 wireless system to deliver unparalleled…
Rental company dB Audio Namibia has been associated with the Mwenyopaleka Employee Engagement Roadshow for the O&L Group for years. This year they turned to Elation Professional’s dynamic ACL 360 Bar effect to give the show a more modern, futuristic look. “The Mwenyopaleka roadshow aims to remind all employees that regardless of the operating company they work for, they all belong to the greater O&L family,” explained Ernst Steynberg, Corporate Communication Manager at dB Audio Namibia. “It’s all about personal realization and development and how that translates into professional growth.” O&L is Namibia’s largest private employer and operates companies that…
Shure Incorporated announced it has opened a new Sales and Marketing office in Bengaluru, India. Furthering the Company’s presence in Asia, the office officially opened on August 1, 2018. The new location supports the Company’s commitment to managing its sales channel in South Asia, including India, Bangladesh, the Maldives, Nepal, and Pakistan. The location enables Shure to be closer to its customers and increases its accessibility and response time to market challenges and opportunities. While the new office will solidify Shure’s presence in the region, customers will still be directed to purchase products through established distributors and partners. “India has…
PRG announced that VER has merged into Production Resource Group in Europe and the Middle East. The companies will be commonly controlled by The Jordan Company, GSO Capital Partners and PRG Management. Jere Harris will serve as Chairman and CEO of PRG and VER, and Stephan Paridaen will be President and COO. Both companies will offer the ability to share equipment, knowledge and personnel wherever doing so will benefit its customers and meet evolving client needs, offer solutions, resources and expertise in ways neither company could achieve independently. “For more than 20 years PRG has been diligent in offering its…
Celestion will exhibit for the first time at Pro Light + Sound Middle East in Dubai. Celestion will be showing a selection of their best-selling products and will be seeking new distribution partners in the Middle East Region. Celestion will be showcasing its FTX range of coaxial drivers featuring the unique common magnet motor. This technology—in which the same magnet is used for both LF and HF elements—enables the voice coils and acoustic centres of the drivers to be brought very close together, boosting signal coherence and time alignment, for a more natural sounding audio reproduction. This precision-designed magnet assembly has…
