Segmented Smart Glass frost technology Following successful previews at several major trade shows, GLP has announced the official sales launch of the new E-Frost filter for the GLP Creos. The innovative filter is now available through GLP’s global distribution network. Based on modern Smart Glass technology and engineered specifically for the Creos, the E-Frost allows designers to manipulate the beam angle and the perceived appearance of the front lens in backlight situations v

Mexican superstar Alejandro Fernández is honoring the musical legacy of his late father, Vicente Fernández, with his “De Rey a Rey” tour, a moving celebration brought to life through a beautiful show design by Alain Corthout of Showplus. To deliver the visual impact he envisioned, Corthout turned to a package of Elation lighting fixtures that includes the PULSE BAR L, PULSE PANEL FX, and KL CYC L, supplied by Procolor Mexico / Pro Rent USA. At the core of Corthout’s rig are 3

The ADJ Lighting Roadshow toured Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban in July, and was hosted by DWR Distribution. The event provided a comprehensive and hands-on demonstration of ADJ’s latest lighting innovations, leaving a strong impression on everyone who attended. Led by ADJ’s Jos Reulen and Rob Lang, the showcase highlighted the performance, design, and value of ADJ’s product range. The response from lighting designers, rental companies, technicians, and students was over

Cincinnati-based All On Productions installed 12 Ayrton Rivale Profile fixtures in Rupp Arena locatedwithin Lexington, Kentucky’s world-class Central Bank Center to support the University of Kentucky’s men’s basketball season and its kick-off event, “Big Blue Madness.” ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America. While the All On Productions brand is just 18 months old, its team of five is not new to the industry offering 95-plus years of

As a busy outdoor eventsseason near its conclusion, GLP can reflect on the wisdom of uprating the IP65 weather protection on its mighty MAD MAXX CW skytracker to the more water-resistant IP66. Consequently the fixture, with its massive 750 mm diameter ‘fat beam’ and maximum 68,000 lm output, has been specified on high-profile outdoor shows around the world this summer. But GLP director Mark Ravenhill says the fixture’s new certification takes is beyond that. “Having an IP66 r

The Cambridge University European Theatre Group (CUETG) prides itself on its status as a self-sufficient student-run company that juxtaposes professional equipment with experimental sets. The latest Christmas tour, directed by Pauline Eller, took A Midsummer Night’s Dream to six European venues in just 14 days. Lighting designer and programmer, Angus Cha, and production electrician, Chris Wordsworth toured with 6 Ayrton Rivale Profiles and 4 Ayrton Zonda 3 Wash fixtures as thei

Lionel Richie just completed his latest residency at The Wynn’s Encore Theater where Crossfade Design created a dynamic screen surround for the stage with 48 ultra-compact, laser-source Ayrton Kyalami fixtures. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America. Eric Wade, one of the partners and a Senior Designer with Crossfade Design, has had a two-decade relationship with Richie and served as the Lighting Designer for his Wynn 2025 residency

For decades, DAS FEST in Karlsruhe has ranked among southern Germany’s largest open-air events, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city. Crystal Sound has been involved with DAS FEST since its earliest days. “We’ve been looking after DAS FEST virtually since the beginning,” recalls Jonas Goldschmidt, event technology specialist at Crystal Sound. “Today, we are responsible for audio, lighting, rigging and backline on the main stage. We also handle the DJ stage an

A special Afrikaans is 100 Jaar Groot (Afrikaans celebrates 100 Years) centenary concert was staged at the DHL Stadium in Green Point, Cape Town, South Africa. An impressive lighting design for the occasion was imagined by Joshua Cutts and Andre Siebrits from Visual Frontier, featuring over 450 Robe moving lights. All lighting, video, audio and rigging equipment for the event was supplied by the leading South African rental and production company, MGG, project managed for the

Registration is now open for ISLE 2026—Asia's largest exhibition for smart display and integrated systems. From March 5-7, 2026, the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre would once again be the heart of China’s AV and integration industries. ISLE 2026 will bring the entire AV community together under one roof, uniting manufacturers, distributors, integrators, and end-users. ISLE 2026 will integrate technology with performance scenes, showcasing integrated solutions i

One of the production features of Ice Cube’s recent Truth to Power: 4 Decades of Attitude tour was the appearance of eight GLP MAD MAXX LED fat beams hung above the stage of each of the 22 arenas visited. Although these giant pieces of real estate weigh over 200 kg – and were designed to emulate the classic 7K xenon searchlights of old – they were purpose engineered to be flown. And this was one of the biggest deployments so far for the relatively new fixture. Celebrating the

Pop rock adversaries Busted and McFly showcased their playful brand of rivalry on tour this autumn with a 35-date Busted vs McFly Tour of UK and Ireland. The show took place under an awesome kinetic display conceived and designed by production and lighting designer, Sam Parry, of The Owl Creative Design. Key to his design was an Ayrton-heavy rig comprising Ayrton Veloce Profiles, Perseo Profiles and Zonda 9 FX fixtures, supplied by the tour’s lighting supplier, PRG UK. A majo

In a landmark project for the Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising industry in Africa, two mega digital billboards with a combined area of 944㎡ have been unveiled along the N1 highway in South Africa. These iconic structures, now the continent’s largest LED advertising screens, are powered by Ledman’s cutting-edge N-Series outdoor LED displays, featuring the proprietary ODA (Optical Doward Angle) chip technology. The project, delivered by Ledman’s outstanding partner Viron Group in

Lisinski Concert Hall is a major venue in Zagreb, Croatia, well known for staging large-scale music shows, conference and congress events. Around 500 shows are staged there over the 10-month annual season with both halls seeing a mix of rock and pop plus classical and orchestral works. This wide range of performance means that lighting must be flexible and offer plenty of scope. The venue has been investing in Robe moving lights for around 10 years and now has 20 x Spiider LED

T10 The three into one generic solution! Offering a more compact design for smaller theatres and studios, the T10 Profile™ retains all the features and benefits of our larger award winning T11 Profile™ to deliver both superb performance and total generic flexibility! The T10 uses the MSL™ (Multi-Spectral Light) additive colour mixing concept combined with innovative TE™ technology to maintain the exceptional colour finesse of the T-Series. With the MSL-TE™ 200W LED Engine gene

Set in the heart of the vibrant capital of Indonesia, The Ballroom at Djakarta Theater is one of the latest venues to make a permanent installation of Ayrton fixtures, having been supplied with a consignment of Ayrton Huracán LT, Zonda 9 FX, and Cobra fixtures by IMS Indonesia. PT. Ini Megah Swara (IMS) is Ayrton’s exclusive distributor for Indonesia. The Ballroom at Djakarta Theater is a 35m long, 27m wide multifunctional space that accommodates up to 1000 people and hosts a

After nearly eight years as Product Manager, Eythorsson returns to the field to support customers and expand Clear-Com’s presence in the region. Clear-Com® is pleased to announce the appointment of Kari Eythorsson as the new Regional Sales Manager (RSM) for Southeast Asia & Australia, based in Singapore, transitioning from his most recent role as Senior Product Manager. This appointment marks Clear-Com’s priority to strengthen customer engagement throughout Asia and support t

Whenever YES TECH is mentioned, one name inevitably comes up: the Magic Stage Series (MG series). Since its debut in 2011, the MG has evolved into the latest outdoor version, the MG9, which impresses with its minimal pixel pitch—the finest available for outdoor events—offering a true all-in-one solution for rental productions. Triple Functionality, Superior Performance Building on the legacy of the MG series’ “multi-function & creative shape” capabilities, the MG9 outdoor rent

NAPACA (the NSW ACT Performing Arts Centres Association) represents more than 30 professionally managed and operated theatres across regional and metropolitan New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. One such theatre is the 450-seat Performance Arts Centre Cessnock (PACC), a premier destinaion for live entertainment and culture in Australia’s Hunter region, located close to the world-famous vineyards. At a recent NAPACA Expo, PACC Venue Manager Andrew Bondfield t

The fourth edition of Japan’s LuckyFes ’25 took place over the holiday weekend at Hitachinaka City’s Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki. Hosted by Ibaraki Broadcasting Corporaion, LuckyFM, and BARKS, LuckyFes ’25 is Asia’s largest theme park-style festival, presenting itself as ‘A Celebration of Music, Food and Art’. Four stages, set amongst Hitachi Seaside Park’s verdant surroundings, play host to a diverse range of music genres including pop, rock, hip-hop, anime songs and K-P