Meyer Sound’s Panther large-format linear line-array loudspeakers are boosting the sustainability credentials of Ed Sheeran’s + – = ÷ x (Mathematics) Tour and Michael Bublé’s Higher Tour. As well as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the compact, energy-efficient speakers are providing savings in operating expenses in their first year of use…
Live Events
AED invests in 100+ Panasonic projectors and 250+ panels
The AED Group has made a significant investment in Panasonic Visual and ProAV products to help customers take advantage of the improved workflow and flexibility benefits of transitioning to an integrated AV and IT solution. The AV equipment supplier has purchased more than 100 RQ35K (30,000lm) and RQ25K (20,000lm) projectors,…
MLA arrays punch above their weight at boxing events
For nearly a decade, Martin Audio partner VME has been providing PA systems for major boxing events across the UK. Starting out with an inventory of 48 MLA multicellular loudspeaker array enclosures, the Manchester-based rental company has recently expanded its inventory of MLA products to more than 100 – making…
KUKA robots to take Europalco’s live events to next level
Europalco has invested in two KUKA robots to bring the wow factor to its solutions for live events. The company plans to use the KUKA KR210 robots with LED walls, LCD, lasers and even artists or people assisting events. The robots, which weigh 1,214kg, can reach a maximum height of…
Porsche unveils special edition car with The Wall All-In-One
Samsung and Porsche have hosted an exclusive event at the Porsche Center Santa Fe, in Mexico City where an unveiling of the 911 Carrera Panamericana Special was enhanced by The Wall All-in-One microLED display. The 911 Carrera Panamericana Special is a car that recalls the historic achievements of the traditional…
Events and entertainment ‘show strong signs of recovery’
The entertainment technology industry has bounced back from the pandemic, according to a newly published report. The report is based on a survey of 1,3000 people in over 40 countries carried out for trade association PLASA and the #WeMakeEvents campaign. The research, conducted in November 2022, found that companies with…
‘World-first’ generative-AI LED maze draws 200,000 visitors
Creative new media studio Ouchhh has co-produced what is thought to be the world's first immersive LED maze with generative AI imagery. The LED maze in Taipei, Taiwan, which was visited by 200,000 people over 19 days, required 1,100 sq m of outdoor LED and included a four-storey high LED…
Biamp sponsors BattleBots Las Vegas robot fighting show
Biamp has been appointed the official audio provider for the BattleBots Destruct-A-Thon robot fighting show at Caesars Entertainment Studios in Las Vegas. The BattleBots arena features 24 Community IV6 line array loudspeakers in the combat cage, as well as Amplified Loudspeaker Controllers (ALCs) and a TesiraFORTÉ AI digital signal processor.…
L-Acoustics thrills 14,000 spectators at fireworks display
L-Acoustics' industry-standard K Series system was chosen to provide the audio for a firework display that celebrated the 45th anniversary of the opening of the Puy du Fou theme park, in France. The La Nuit des Feux Follets firework festival brought together three of the world’s top professional firework specialists,…
Interactive video wall promotes LGBTQIA+ allyship in India
Absolut Glassware has launched a brand activation in India that uses an interactive video wall and tracking camera software to support allyship with the LGBTQIA+ community. The campaign at the Bandstand, Bandra in Mumbai was delivered for the collectable vodka glass brand by Inventech, a technology innovation and content production…