At the end of August, Lithuanian pop singer Donny Montell presented his new live show at Kalnų Parkas in Vilnius. The open-air concert set new standards in terms of overall audiovisual staging, with a lighting design characterised by cinematic imagery and realised by the creative studio Marfa Lights. Over 350 Cameo lights were used to create a cinematic depth effect and detailed lighting moods. The aim of lighting designers Pijus Norušis and Andrius Stasiulis was to make the s

Canadian lighting designer Michael “Herk” Herkimer of HLX experienced a slight career epiphany when lead singer Raine Maida of Canadian alt-rockers Our Lady Peace (OLP) asked if Herk could possibly look at a link to a 2013 Nine Inch Nails touringshow video from the Staples Center in LA – among his inspirational sources. Herk has admired NIN designs for many years, so this was music to his ears – and a highly memorable “I’ve been waiting all my career to get this email” moment

High-Performance LED Moving Head Brighter, Quieter, and Fuller-Featured than the Original MAC Encore, the New MAC Encore Two Evolves the Legend to Elevate Stage, Broadcast, and Touring with Breathtaking Realism HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, control, and lighting systems, today announced the debut of MAC Encore Two to redefine performance lighting for contemporary stage, broadcast, and touring environments. Whether illuminating the subtle co

Ultra-powerful Followspot for the biggest venues Ayrton is extremely excited to launch its new, ultra-powerful followspot, EagleStrike LT, designed for maximum output, speed and precision in stadiums, arenas, major events and other extraordinary venues. Originating from a bespoke request for a signature luminaire, EagleStrike LT is a fast, weatherproof followspot disinguished by phenomenal power, unmatched precision at extraordinary throw distances and genuinely expressive gr

Concept Associates proudly hosted the LD Systems ICOA PRO & MAUI Mix Product Launch this afternoon at its Concept Experience Centre, staring from 2:30 PM. The event brought together industry professionals, partners, and audio enthusiasts for an immersive showcase of LD Systems’ latest innovations in professional audio. The program featured a technical presentation by Roger Lim, Representative from Adam Hall , who led live demonstrations of the ICOA PRO series and MAUI Mix , i

Co-organized by Stage Professional and d&b audiotechnik, the recent launch at the Naional Convention Center in Hanoi, Vietnam, showcased the impressive power, precision, and performance of d&b’s latest CL-Series. The event brought together industry experts, partners, and audio enthusiasts for inspiring conversations and in-depth insights from the d&b team. “A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined and helped make this launch a truly memorable and resounding success!” dbau

Registration is now open for ISLE 2026—Asia's largest exhibition for smart display and integrated systems, set to take place from March 5–7, 2026 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre in China. This UFI-approved event is poised to redefine industry standards, bringing together global innovators, buyers, and thought leaders to explore cutting-edge technologies, forge new partnerships, and shape the future of display solutions. Display Industry Center As a recogn

Global K-pop sensaion TWICE lit up the Naional Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, marking their highly anicipated return to Malaysia as part of their sixth world tour, “THIS IS FOR.” This ime, the group performed on a specially designed 360-degree stage, offering fans a completely new concert experience that broke away from the tradiional front-facing setup. The innovaive stage design ensured that every seat in the venue provided an unforgettable view, turning the st

Photo © Louise Stickland Mumbai-based SSL Media Technology & Solutions is one of India’s largest event and entertainment technology production providers, and a company known for thinking innovatively and outside the box to provide clients with the very best and most appropriate technical production solutions. They have also made major investments in Robe moving lights over the years. The enterprise is headed by CEO Ulhas Sahasrabuddhe, known for his passion and commitment as

“This may have been the first ime I have used Ayrton fixtures but the reasons were very clear to me,” opens Jae Beak Im, Namwon Arts Center’s Lighing Director. “As a group, we took a trip to Hansam System in Seoul back in March to look at and compare lights from several different manufacturers. The Ayrton Argo 6 FX won, hands down, for many reasons: the compact size, brightness of the light source, quiet operaion, the effecive delivery of its features and all within a reasonabl

To meet rising guest expectations for elevated entertainment and nightlife, Arch Hotel Bahrain partnered with Masterpiece LLC and HARMAN Professional Solutions to deploy a full‐ scale audio system anchored by JBL, Crown, BSS, Soundcraft, and AKG technologies. Drawing from years of experience using HARMAN solutions across previous projects, the AV team, led by senior sound engineer Ajeesh KP, selected a comprehensive range of HARMAN Professional products for the new space. “Ba

Iconic Swiss duo, Adriatique, recently made their debut appearance in Jordan as they performed an energetic DJ set at The Cliff. To ensure every electronic beat and techno rhythm resonated perfectly throughout the night, event production specialists Triad AV were tasked with providing a high‐ performance solution, resulting in a comprehensive KV2 Audio system that kept the music flowing flawlessly.   Jordan’s premier live event promoter, Overground, has collaborated with Triad

IP‐rated wash, strobe, and eye‐candy effects fixture The Frostbot is a high‐output, motorized fixture that brings together wash, strobe, and visual effects in a compact, durable design. With a 220° motorized tilt and an IP65-rated enclosure, it performs reliably in both indoor and outdoor environments. Its flexibility allows lighting professionals to adapt it to a variety of stage designs and event conditions. A defining element of the Frostbot is its d-frost effect, a DMX-contr

With the MATRIX Eye 2 and MATRIX Eye 4, GLP launches its new MATRIX Series, a modular LED blinder system that combines the classic tungsten look with the flexibility and efficiency of LED technology. Both models can be mechanically linked within a smart frame system, allowing multiple fixtures to form seamless clusters. This modular approach offers rental companies and designers maximum versatility, whether building linear arrays, vertical stacks, or custom configurations. Both

Touring Hazer with Microprocessor‐Control With its maximum fluid consumption of only 9 ml per minute, extremely short warm‐up time of less than a minute and ultra‐silent operation, the INSTANT HAZE 1400 G2 from Cameo's Instant Series is ideal for discos, live events, theatre, TV and film. The highly efficient, microprocessor- controlled hazer has a durable evaporation tube made of austenitic, stainless steel and an automatic self- cleaning system that prevents deposits and mini

Wind machine with variable fan speed and wind direction The Cameo Instant Air 3000 wind machine offers professional performance and maximum flexibility for impressive wind effects at any type of event. With a powerful air flow rate of 77 m³ per minute, it can be used in a variety of ways – from gentle breezes to powerful gusts of wind. Effects can be precisely adapted to your needs thanks to the finely tunable fan speed in 1 per cent increments and the infinitely adjustable airf

Body One of the most keenly anticipated follow-up movies this Autumn is Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. In this mockumentary comedy film, again directed by Rob Reiner, the band reunites after a 15- year break for one final concert. As the action moves to New Orleans it is for this concert — which took place at the City’s Lakefront Arena — that vastly experienced lighting designer Mike Baldassari and his programmer Mike Appel, charged 24 of GLP’s original JDC1 hybrid strobes

On September 20, 2025, the Magik Theatre in San Antonio hosted its annual fundraiser, A Night of Magik. The venue was transformed into a glamorous Hollywood-style premiere, complete with a red carpet entrance, themed décor and photo spot opportunities that welcomed guests to an unforgettable night under the stars.   The lighting design for the event was led by Thaddeus Morris, who also served as the Lighting Supervisor and Programmer. His approach to the lighting design was t

Dalhalla, a unique open-air amphitheatre set in the former Draggängarna limestone quarry in central Sweden, is arguably one of the coolest and most interesting live music venues in Europe, popular for its summer seasons featuring a range of music and artists – rock and pop, musicals and sometimes opera performances. The venue invested in 20 new Robe iFORTE moving lights, delivered for its 2025 season which has just concluded. These are a well-received technical upgrade and ha

The Adam Hall Group is further expanding its international sales network and strengthening its presence in the African market: Kwetu Systems Ltd. is now the exclusive distributor of the LD Systems brand in Uganda. This partnership marks an important step towards the targeted establishment of professional audio solutions in a broadly diversified market with great growth potential.   Kwetu Systems is one of the leading providers of professional event and AV technology in East A