Two years ago, after Thomson Cruises (part of TUI) had rebranded to Marella Cruises, a refurbishment programme for the fleet saw technology company tedav (part of The Entertainment Department), awarded a long term contract to provide entertainment and comms systems. Work began with the conversion of Mein Schiff 1 to…
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BlackTrax flexibly follows Madam Butterfly cast
Choreographer Graeme Murphy’s arresting new production of Madama Butterfly by Opera Australia is a contemporary look at an alluring heroine made famous by Italian opera composer Giacomo Puccini. It’s a tale that begins with rapturous love and ends with the cruellest heartbreak. Fragments of film flutter across the stage, creating a dynamic backdrop for…
Chinese order for Work Pro bi-amplified line array
Work Pro Audio, the installation and pro audio division of Equipson, has made a significant inroad into the Chinese market by supplying the country with its first SL210A Line Array system. The Line Array has been delivered to Freelancer Production Company, a theatre and event production company that specialises in audio…
Distributor’s hospitality AV package hits the spot
Australian wholesaler AVA Distribution has rolled out a tried and tested hospitality AV system to a $12.5 million tavern in Aura on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Working with a valued integrator, the company supplied systems from Kramer (control), TCL (displays) and Yamaha Commercial Audio. The system was designed to be flexible…
Yamaha brings magic to Kingdom of Santa Claus
Although Lapland is a long journey from central Italy, Italian families can visit Santa Claus much closer to home. Il Regno di Babbo Natale (the Kingdom of Santa Claus) is located in Vetralla, just 50km from Rome, and this year a new Yamaha audio system is ensuring that visitors enjoy…
Kiva covers all bases at To The Manor Born hotel
Warner Leisure Hotels owns a chain of 14 rural and costal hotels around the UK. It boasts luxury breaks in Grade I & II listed manors with bespoke packages that include famous faces from the stage, screen and radio in West End-quality performances at Warner’s venues. With increasingly bigger productions,…
LG installs 10,000 displays at indoor golf venues
LG Electronics has installed more than 10,000 commercial displays at 50 venues run by indoor golf simulator franchise Topgolf. Topgolf provides indoor golf rounds to its customers together with top chef-prepared meals, hand-crafted beers and social event spaces. The company has over 20 million customers annually at nearly 60 locations…
Casino video wall processor offers scope for growth
Analog Way’s LivePremier range of modular and scalable 4K/8K multi-screen presentation systems and video wall processors comprises high-performance pre-configured products (Aquilon RS1, RS2, RS3 and RS4) as well as fully customisable models (Aquilon C and C+) that can be tailored for any project or event. Force Technology Solutions LLC in…
Meyer Sound expands global festival presence
For Meyer Sound, 2019 was the year of exciting new product launches and an increase in global festival collaborations. Starting as early as March, Meyer Sound Leo family loudspeaker solutions were deployed at more than 60 festivals with musical genres ranging from heavy metal to jazz music. For five festivals,…
Philips digital signage blazes trail in fitness market
Philips Professional Display Solutions has worked with integrator Hutchison Technologies to supply a range of connected and remotely managed video walls and digital signage inside more than 50 David Lloyd fitness clubs in the UK and Europe. The project is on-going and is designed to create a new workout experience…