Fred Carlton is the owner and operator of Nerdmatics, a Los Angeles–based design team specializing in advanced music performance systems, as well as audio and MIDI software development. He is also a partner at ASAP Sound, a collective providing turnkey solutions for entertainment applications worldwide. In the past, designing playback systems often required Carlton to integrate multiple devices from different manufacturers, resulting in complex and fragmented workflows. With

The 24th edition of Prolight + Sound Guangzhou (PLSG) came to a successful close on 31 May at Areas A and B of the China Import and Export Fair Complex. This year’s show once again reached a new record scale, covering 220,000 sqm across 22 thematic halls, and brought together 2,227 exhibitors from China and overseas. As the largest global trade fair for the entertainment, lighting, and pro AV industry, PLSG attracted 111,056 professional visitors. Global engagement continued

HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, lighting, video, and control systems, featured new products at InfoComm 2026 that redefine performance, versatility, and user experience in professional sound and lighting. Customers were invited to engage with the newly debuted and latest products from JBL Professional, BSS, FLUX::, and more at the HARMAN Professional Solutions booth throughout the show. BSS Soundweb OMNI 600, 300, and 200 Series Networked AV Platfor

Alcor is equipped with 3 x 20W RGB+Lime LEDs. Compact, lightweight, with long autonomy and an elegant aluminum case, it will be the perfect ally for all event operations, both indoors and outdoors, thanks to its IP65 rating. Alcor comes with 3 filters (30°, 80° and 60° x 10°) to adapt its opening angle to any situation. Alcor is also equipped with an on‐board wireless DMX system (Wireless Solution compatible) and a remote control for its management. A wide choice of accessori

GLP has introduced TWYN, a new dualface moving head that brings together the capabilities of two of the company’s most successful pla􀆞orms, the Creos and the JDC Burst 1, in a single motorised system. By combining a high output RGBL wash with a hybrid strobe, TWYN offers a new approach to light design while significantly reducing the number of fixtures required. TWYN generated exceptional levels of interest during its debut at ISE 2026 in Barcelona. Its dual‐face design hous

Ulster Hall, a vibrant concert and entertainment venue that is part of the ICC complex in central Belfast, Northern Ireland, has recently received a new lighting installation featuring nearly 60 fabulous Robe moving lights, including 9 x ESPRITE Profiles, 25 x PAINTE Profiles and 25 x LEDBeam 350s. Dave Young, head of production for the ICC complex – which also includes Waterfront Hall and ICC Belfast– explained that the previous lighting upgrade was in the mid‐noughties, so

Endla Theatre in Pärnu, Estonia, has reinvested in Robe LED products across its two performance halls as part of a wider conversion to LED lighting, related to the Estonian “Green Turn” initiative. This has seen 16 of the country’s major theatres – a mix of local government and private performing arts institutions – convert lighting stock from tungsten‐halogen to LED over the last 12 months. The push for making the Green Turn a reality actually originated at Endla. The situat

Ryan Schaminee (owner of RS Images) is a busy Netherlands‐based freelance gaffer and lighting console programmer / operator working on a diversity of commercial, television and movie projects … who has invested in his own set of six Robe iFORTE LTX moving lights fitted with the HCF (High Colour Fidelity) LED engine for use on his numerous projects. Ryan – who was born and raised in the beautiful Caribbean island of St Martin before moving to Amsterdam initially to study – lik

Rome’s Baths of Caracalla provided the settng for the celebration dinner marking the 32nd general assembly of EFC, European Football Clubs. The event carried particular significance as the organisation had unveiled its new name and identity. The celebration dinner at the baths followed, featuring live shows and performances. STS Communication was responsible for the full event delivery, from scenic design and artist coordination through to the management of all audiovisual co

Sleight of hand magician Shin Lim’s “Limitless” show is more brilliant than ever thanks to the Ayrton Veloce Profile fixtures recently installed in the Palazzo Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. When The Venetian decided to upgrade the Palazzo’s ageing moving light package, Jeff Croiter, lighting designer for “Limitless,” became involved in the equipment discussion. Croiter first deployed Veloce profiles as the lighting designer for the Disney musical “Hercules,” now p

LED Project – run by the charismatic and interesting Sergio Serrano – is one of Mexico’s leading rental and installation companies and has made a major new purchase of Robe moving lights. These will be deployed at various Mexican fan zones during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, staged in three host countries, Canada, Mexico and the USA. So far, the fan parks being lit by LED Project will feature 6 x RoboSpot systems, 64 x Robe FORTES and 54 x iSpiider wash beams, plus 32 x iFORTES,

DJ BoBo is a defining figure of the Eurodance era. His latest production, The Great Adventure, launched with four premiere shows at Europa‐Park in Rust, Germany. Lighting design is once again the work of GERDON DESIGN, who have collaborated with the artist since his 2022 tour run. “The premiere shows at Europa‐Park went very, very well,” says Thomas Gerdon, managing director of GERDON DESIGN. “Once again, this is a projection‐based design, with the entire stage set serving as

Broadcast by ORF, Austria’s public broadcaster, from the Vienna Stadthalle on 12th, 14th and 16th May 2026, the Eurovision Song Contest, celebrated its 70th anniversary in front of an arena audience of 11,000 and global television audience of millions. Internationally renowned, awardwinning lighting designer, Tim Routledge, returned to light Eurovision for the third time with, for the first time in Eurovision history, a ‘fully green’ design using only LED and laser sources fi

The Zénith de Strasbourg — one of France's leading concert venues, with a capacity of over 10,000 — hosted a landmark show celebrating 10 years of career for French artist Robin Léon. French production company Produc‐Son turned to Starway Lighting to design the complete lighting rig, specified from the very first brief. Production: Pascal Riehl Technical Direction: Esteban Riehl Artistic Direction: Jean Kohler Lighting Design: Corentin Bentz Video Creation: Elowan Nicol Video

The 154‐metre‐high Berlin Radio Tower in Charlottenburg‐Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany, was illuminated in a spectacular lightshow featuring 32 x Robe iBOLT high‐powered moving lights and 36 x Robe iESPRITE LTL luminaires on March 20th to mark its 100th anniversary year. The event planning and implementation were carried out by TSE AG, Berlin, on behalf of their client, Messe Berlin GmbH, which organises international trade fairs and world‐class congresses. As a service provide

Martin Macula is a remote follow spot system, used to make standard moving lights follow performers and/or objects on stage. It redefines precision follow spot operation and eliminates rigging limitations, operator fatigue, and safety issues traditionally associated with conventional systems. Engineered for absolute smoothness, pinpoint accuracy, and superior ergonomics, it represents a fundamental shift in how moving lights are transformed into high‐performance tracking inst

Ayrton is very excited to announce the release of Nando 1202, a bold, powerful and extraordinarily versatile hybrid addition to the Nando family. Embracing a minimalist design philosophy and focusing on the delivery of a spectacular quality of light and sublime colours, Nando 1202 is a precision machine with a fast linear zoom, a 3.5° ‐ 53° beam aperture and, like its smaller sibling, Nando 502, its IP65 rating makes it purpose‐built for hybrid use, indoors or out. Nando 1202

Named after the historic Chinese name of Singapore’s iconic Clifford Pier, the Lantern is a stylish rooftop bar on the 6th floor of the five‐star Fullerton Bay Hotel, with panoramic views of Marina Bay and the city skyline. Partly open air and partly covered, the large terrace is surrounded by greenery creating a rooftop garden environment where guests can enjoy food and cocktails, spectacular sunsets and sets from resident and visiting DJs. A recent upgrade to the sound syst

supported Musikal Perahu Kertas, a large‐scale musical theater production in Indonesia adapted from the acclaimed novel by Dee Lestari, through the deployment of an updated communications system designed for live theater performances. Presented by Trinity Entertainment Network, in collaboration with Indonesia Kaya and the Trinity Youth Symphony Orchestra (TRUST), the musical featured frequent scene changes, live orchestration, and simultaneous activity across multiple product

HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, lighting and control systems, today announced the official opening of its newly revamped Experience Center in Singapore. Designed as a purpose‐built business Experience Center, the space demonstrates how HARMAN Professional solutions address customer needs across multiple vertical markets through real‐world applications and collaborative engagement. More than a traditional showroom, the space has been reimagine