

Powerhouse of Malta strengthens lighting inventory with Elation PARAGON
Powerhouse Audiovisual & Events, Malta’s AV Alliance partner and a leading provider of custom staging and production solutions, has invested in Elation’s award-winning PARAGON fixtures, further enhancing its lighting inventory for corporate, conference, and special event work across the Mediterranean island country and beyond. Founded in 2009 by Mark Vella, Powerhouse has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, tailored production services to a predominantly internati
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Counting Crows find sweet spot with Robe
Photo © Nicolas LeTellier @nicklphoto Lighting designer Conner Ostrowski of Wide Open Productions was excited to join the Counting Crows creative team earlier in 2025, bringingfresh ideas and energy to the stage aesthetics as the legendary Bay Area rockers hit the road withtheir Butter Miracle,The Complete Sweets album and world tour. Conner chose to work with Robe moving lights – 10 x iFORTE LTXs, 16 x iPointe65s and 32 x Spiiders – at the core of an eye-catching lighting de
May 83 min read


More than 140 GLP impression X5 fixtures shape the washlight for PUR and Friends’ 360° arena show
With two major anniversary shows, PUR celebrated the 30th anniversary of their multi-platinum album Abenteuerland at the VELTINS-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. For the eighth edition of PUR and Friends, a complex 360° stage design was created, featuring a central main stage and three expansive catwalks – all of which was illuminated by an extensive lighting system, featuring more than 140 GLP impression X5 fixtures. As is tradition with PUR and Friends, the band did not tak
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Elation REBEL and PULSE power BME stages at SXSW
Elation proudly supported the British Music Embassy (BME) stages at this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) conference and festivalin Austin, Texas. Partnering with the Academy of Live Technology (ALT) at Production Park, Elation REBEL and PULSE series luminaires illuminated a diverse lineup of artists while giving the next generation of lighting technicians invaluable hands-on experience. As an ongoing partner of ALT and Production Park, Elation supplied a creative lighting pa
May 84 min read


Starway & Lightset: A bright new partnership in Portugal
With a strong presence in both Lisbon and Porto, Lightset leverages over 30 years of industry expertise to establish itself as a leader in stage, film, TV, and architectural lighting. Boasting an impressive track record of successful projects across theaters, television studios, museums, and rental companies, the firm is widely recognized for its high-level expert advice and an unwavering commitment to technological innovation. This strategic partnership with Starway represen
May 81 min read


New Robe lighting for Multi-Media
Multi-Media’s Eric Dlamini and Edwin Böhmer (centre) with Kevin Stannett and Duncan Riley Multi-Media has made a wonderful Robe investment for their Johannesburg and Cape Town branches, purchasing 24 Robe LEDBeam 350, 24 Robe Tetra2, and 4 Robe Esprite fixtures from DWR Distribution. Edwin Böhmer, lighting technician and designer at Multi-Media, is part of the well-known event and production company that has been delivering technical solutions and reliable service for more th
May 82 min read


Ayrton Diablo shines in “Masquerade”
Five-time Tony Award-nominated Lighting Designer Ben Stanton chose Ayrton Diablo S fixtures for the latest interpretation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic “Phantom of the Opera”: an immersive production called “Masquerade” staged on West 57th Street in Manhattan. Stanton had used various Ayrton lighting instruments for concert tours before he first implemented Diablo S fixtures for Broadway’s “Maybe Happy Ending.” He has reprised them for “Masquerade” with PRG furnishing the l
May 82 min read


Ayrton MagicBlade Neo
Ayrton is excited to announce the official launch of MagicBlade Neo, an infinitely modular linear fixture with a mastery of light, and the latest innovation in its Creative Series. MagicBlade Neo is an entirely new concept—an organic, innovative luminaire and marvel of technology capable of creating endlessly reconfigurable, multi-shaped light curtains, unreal vortices, and striking volumetric effects. Independence in unity Built on the foundation of the all-new MagicDot Neo, it
May 82 min read


JBL, Crown, dbx and Soundcraft deliver zoned sound for Q Billiard & Spincity at Agora Mall in Jakarta
Q Billiard & Spincity at Agora Mall has completed the installation of a HARMAN Professional audio system designed to support the venue’s billiards lounge and bowling alley. Located within the Thamrin Nine complex in Jakarta’s central business district, the entertainment destination serves as a key attraction inside the newly opened shopping mall. Delivered in partnership with AV integration firm Mega Kapuas Multiniaga, PT and distributor Inti Megah Swara, PT, the system was d
May 82 min read


Clear-Com's EQUIP wireless system keeps youth with a mission - South Korea connected
Clear-Com® is proud to highlight its support for worship teams through professional communication solutions, with the deployment of its EQUIP® wireless system at Youth With A Mission – Korea Branch (YWAM Worship South Korea). YWAM Worship Korea is an international training and mission organisation that regularly hosts worship services and mission-focused gatherings. Like many Korean churches, YWAM relies on video content to share its mission and promote activities, and their
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NEXO GEO M10 sound is part of an extensive renovation at a much-loved Australian provincial theatre
Situated some 60km northeast of Sydney, Richmond is a historic NSW town with a rural feel and a population of around 6000 people. At its cultural heart is the Regent Theatre, originally built in 1935 with art deco styling and soon to reopen following an extensive, 2-year program of renovations. The venue has various audience configurations including standing or seated downstairs plus a balcony upstairs with fixed cinema style seats. Seating capacity maximum is up to 608 peopl
May 82 min read


D8 Projects' K Series system delivers stadium-wide coverage for 85,000 fans in Kuala Lumpur
The Jana Nayagan audio launch concert made history at Bukit Jalil National Stadium, becoming the first audio launch of a Tamil film outside India to draw 85,000 fans and earning a place in The Malaysian Book of Records. The sold-out event celebrated the forthcoming film starring Tamil cinema icon Vijay, with film music composer Anirudh Ravichander performing songs from the movie before a crowd that packed every seat across all three tiers of Southeast Asia's largest multi-pur
May 82 min read


Prolight + Sound Bangkok 2026 launches, positioning Thailand as ASEAN’s gateway for entertainment and professional AV technology
The official press conference for Prolight + Sound Bangkok (PLSB) 2026 was successfully held at Elysium Immersive Club, Bravo Bangkok, on 23 March, bringing together 100 leading industry stakeholders including Golden Duck Group, Mahajak Development, ProPlugin, The Asavasopon, and Vichai Trading, alongside government representatives, associations, and media from across the professional audio, lighting, event, and entertainment sectors. This strong interest reflects the ongoing m
May 82 min read


2,400 sqm: Asia's largest indoor transparent screen shines at Central World in Thailand
Recently, the largest indoor transparent screen project in Asia, constructed by Unilumin, a global leader in LED display and lighting solutions, was officially completed and put into operation at the Central World shopping district in Bangkok, Thailand. Covering a total area of 2,400 square meters, this project represents a milestone in the field of indoor transparent displays across Southeast Asia and the entire Asian region, setting a new benchmark for the digital upgrade of
May 82 min read


Chameleon Touring Systems invests in Robe iFORTE LTXs
Chameleon Touring Systems, based in Sydney, Australia, has invested in 15 new Robe iFORTE LTXs and iFORTE LTX FSs (Follow Spots with integrated camera), which have been delivered over the past six months. The company is a busy lighting and rigging rental operation headed by Tony Davies – a well-known Australian industry character! Chameleon Touring Systems works across all entertainment and event production sectors, including concert and theatrical touring, festivals, musical
May 84 min read


Elation Magma Prime Tour
High-Performance Fazer From subtle ambience to striking beam definition, Elation proudly introduces the Magma Prime Tour, a powerful, high-performance fazer designed to shape atmosphere and bring aerial effects and dynamic lighting to life. Engineered for professional touring, live productions, and permanent installations, the Magma Prime Tour utilizes a water-based fazer system to produce a high volume of continuous, ultra-fine haze. The result is a long-lasting diffused effe
Apr 141 min read


Elation VOLT+ Series
Next-gen battery-powered lighting Building on the success of the original VOLT line, the new VOLT+ PAR and VOLT+ BAR fixtures offer increased output, expanded color capabilities, rugged IP65 construction, and fully wireless control—ready for productions indoors or outdoors. 12+ Hours of Untethered Operation Engineered for on-the-go deployment, VOLT+ fixtures feature a high-capacity integrated battery supplying over 12 hours of untethered operation, supported by intelligent p
Apr 141 min read


Elation KL BATTEN: The next evolution of full-spectrum linear lighting
Elation is proud to announce the launch of the new KL BATTEN, the latest addition to its trusted KL Series. Designed for today’s meticulous lighting designers, the KL BATTEN advances linear lighting with powerful output and exceptional color quality in a rugged, weather-ready design. Built for stage, broadcast, and outdoor environments, and engineered to simplify setup, the KL BATTEN represents a new generation of full-spectrum linear lighting. Advanced RGBMA Engine...
Apr 141 min read


Junior Eurovision hits a high note with Robe
The 2025 Junior Eurovision Song Contest was staged in the Gymnastic Hall of the Olympic City in Tbilisi, Georgia. The complete stage, lighting and video concept and design was created by Raphaël Demonthy of Sunrise Studios GmbH in Berlin, who specified nearly 300 Robe moving lights as part of a lighting rig of nearly 800 fixtures. The Robe count included 54 x iESPRITE LTL WBs, 39 x ESPRITE Profiles, 26 x iFORTES, 12 x FORTES, 48 x Spiiders, 56 x MegaPointes and 36 x LEDBeam 1
Apr 141 min read


Robe iBOLTS make big impact for 2025 ATP Finals
Tennis fans and the citizens of Turin, Italy,were treated to a twice-nightly visual extravaganza created for the 2025 ATP Finals, the high-profile season-ending event of the ATP Tour hosted at the InalpiArena. A fan village area was built in the square adjacentto the arena, createdby brand experience agency Filmmaster Eventsand lit by Sergio Cattaneo from Milan-based CUE Design, using 40 x Robe iBOLTS. Filmmaster Events, under the creative direction of Giulia Accatino and con
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