From stadium lighting and sound to sports studios, DWR is always up for the challenge! At the end of the day, it’s all about having reliable technical equipment and the peace of mind that comes with knowing you have solid technical support when things don’t go as planned. Here are some highlights from our journey, and just for fun, we’ve included a few sponsored sporting events we’ve worked on in the live events industry.
UsurfaceⅢ, Oudoor LED from Unilumin
Pioneering SMD technology delivers an impressive 10,000 nits for outdoor LED screens, available in P6, P8, P10 and P16 pixel pitches. Designed for maximum impact, it offers exceptional brightness and a high contrast ratio for clearer visuals with reduced sunlight reflection. A wider viewing angle ensures excellent visibility across large
Absen supports Omega and DWR at the Absa Cape Epic
DWR Distribution, Absen and Omega are delighted to sponsor two riders taking part in the 2026 Absa Cape Epic – the man with the ‘lekker’ strong legs, Andrew Hermanson, Senior Account Manager from Omega Digital Solutions, and DWR’s own Robert Izzett, Director and Head of Sales. (Above): DWR’s Robert Izzett
RCF Unveils Stuttgart’s MHP Arena Mega-Watt Audio Upgrade
Stuttgart, Germany – RCF announces the successful installation of a cutting-edge sound system at the MHP Arena Stuttgart, serving its 61,000 seats and public areas with unparalleled RCF sound quality. Over 11 tons of equipment, featuring more than 400 speaker modules that deliver 1 megawatt of continuous power. Meeting UEFA
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 8-day 2025 ATP Finals, the high-profile season-ending event of the ATP Tour hosted at the Inalpi Arena. A fan village area was built in the square adjacent to the arena, created by
Claypaky Skylos Fixtures Add Stellar Effects to King’s Cup Final 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
August – Sixty-two thousand people witnessed the King’s Cup Final 2025 at King Abdullah Sport City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where Claypaky Skylos fixtures delivered piercing beam effects. A sea of light and color enveloped the sold-out stadium in a visual spectacle created by SLS Production, which provided 498 lighting
Clear-Com Revolutionizes Global Football Draft with Gen-IC Virtual Intercom System
ALAMEDA, USA – Clear-Com® is proud to announce the successful deployment of its cutting-edge Gen-IC® Virtual Intercom and SkyPort™ Virtual System Management Platform at the major 2024 football draft event. This groundbreaking technology facilitated seamless communication for 36 at-home users and 20 remote draft picks across the globe, including countries such as Germany,
DiGiCo delivers to a jam-packed audience at Loftus
Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria came to life with three performances over a four-day period with the Bethel Music SA Tour, Theuns Jordaan Tribute concert and the Boots and All Country Festival featuring Kip Moore, with all shows skilfully produced by The Hit Factory. MGG was appointed full technical supplier
Audix microphones for SuperSport
Johannesburg-based SuperSport, one of the most successful and relied-upon providers of sports coverage across the continent of Africa, has invested in 70 Audix OM3 microphones supplied by DWR Distribution. The channel broadcasts most of the major sporting events and leagues – everything from football and cricket to motorsport –
Claypaky Lighting Fixtures Score with Shows for FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020
April – Postponed until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020 was recently held with Qatar Vision Production Company (Qvision) producing and delivering the infotainment for all matches played at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium and Education City Stadium, as well as developing, producing and
The SABC and Cosmolight® bring International Cricket to SA’s TV screens
Cricket supporters have been at the edge of their seats as the English cricket team, on tour in South Africa between December 2019 and February 2020, play four Tests, three One Day Internationals (ODIs), and three Twenty20 International (T201) matches. Cosmolight® Quartzcolor® LED lighting fixtures have been the performers
SuperSport studios rely on Green Hippo for FIFA World Cup
SuperSport, a Multichoice group of channels, that provides sport content to the African continent, trusted in Green Hippo technology to present action-packed AV footage overlay in their new studios, complimenting the 2018 FIFA World Cup viewing experience. They called on the expertise of Gearhouse LEDVision to design and programme the
SuperSport Studios’ LED upgrade
The SuperSport Studios in Randburg, South Africa, have made a bold conversion from tungsten to LED technology in four television studios. DWR Distribution was commissioned to supply and install the new lighting equipment which included dot2 consoles. DimBright Electrical formed part of the installation team. The new studio lights went
Slick SuperSport studio designed by Michael Gill
Story courtesy Pro-Systems, Article written by Greg Bester Photos by Duncan Riley https://www.pro-systems.co.za/page/news/installations/1646950-Kicking-off-the-World-Cup-at-Studio-6 Brazil, while a footballers paradise of a tournament, was also the next step in local broadcasting technology with the refurbishment and upgrade of SuperSport’s Studio 6; their flagship production centre. Supersport is no stranger to football.
The Springbok Experience
The Springbok Experience – a museum with a difference Courtesy: Pro-systems In the world of loved and recognizable brands, Springbok rugby holds its place alongside the best. In addition to its pure sporting value, the Springbok brand is associated with braaivleis, sunshine and all things South African. Anyone who remembers
Gearhouse helps close World Cup in style
Courtesy Louise Stickland Gearhouse South Africa was contracted by ceremonies producers VWV Group to deliver all technical aspects of the amazing Closing Ceremony of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup – including rigging, power, sound, lighting and large format projection (which was contracted out to French-based ETC) –