Partnering closely with system integrators and honoring their clients’ values, DWR has delivered and installed a wide range of AV solutions—from expansive Absen LED screens to specialized audiovisual equipment. While many of our projects involve exclusive installations we can’t publicly share, here are a few highlights we’re proud to showcase and a few other stories to shows you what we are capable of.
GigaPointe Summer for T SERVIS
T SERVIS, one of Czechia’s major technical production companies, has enjoyed a busy 2026 so far, which has included an action-packed summer of music festivals, where their newly purchased Robe GigaPointe multifunctional beam moving lights were a huge hit at popular events like Rock for People, Colours of Ostrava, Masters
Robe WTFs Not Alone on Mads Langer Summer Tour
Fifteen Robe WTF! multipurpose LED strobe / wash / blinder effects fixtures were in spectacular action on the 2026 summer tour by Danish singer-songwriter Mads Langer, for a lighting design created by Malte Hauge. The fixtures were supplied by lighting rental company Light Design from Copenhagen, which was the first
ROXX E.SHOW maxx TW+ Cover the Hollywood Bowl Audience for Broadcast and Show Lighting
Shutter Cut Lighting Design turns a growing need for broadcast-ready audience lighting into a permanent, flexible part of the Bowl’s seasonal lighting system. At the Hollywood Bowl, 16 ROXX E.SHOW maxx TW+ fixtures have become part of Shutter Cut Lighting Design’s seasonal lighting system. Hung on the two FOH towers
A Full-Circle Moment for Andre Siebrits and DWR Distribution
South African Lighting Designer and operator Andre Siebrits has invested in his first grandMA3 full-size console, purchased from DWR Distribution. The console has gone straight to work on five different shows, from a television production to a youth choir, and will be busy for the rest of the year. For
Robe Goes Wild for Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Tour
Australian singer, musician and writer Nick Cave – whose eclectic and acclaimed musical influence has inspired generations since the 1980s – has completed the final European leg of a world tour with The Bad Seeds. This run of shows followed on from their Wild God album campaign in 2024/25. The
Agorà Benefits from Inherent Cardioid Control of L-Acoustics L1 and CS1 at the Largest Concert Ever Staged in Italy, as Ultimo Plays to 250,000 at Tor Vergata
The Italian company combined three generations of L-Acoustics line source technology, L1, K1 and V-DOSC, across nine delay lines reaching some 580 metres, on a bare site with a hospital directly behind the stage and strict noise limits at the boundary. This summer, seven years to the day after his
The AV Company Continues to Grow with L-Acoustics
The AV Company had always dreamed of owning L-Acoustics. In 2023, they made their first purchase with a KARA II system. Now, the company has taken another step forward with its latest investment, which includes six KARA II, two KARA-ANGARMEX, one LA12X amplified controller, four KS28 subwoofers, four KS28PLA, one
Tobias Rahim Rocks with Robe’s new Arianne 6 LED wash beams
Robe’s new Arianne 6 LED wash beams were out on a summer tour lighting design created by Jannik Kenneth for chart-topping, award-winning Danish singer and poet, Tobias Rahim. The Arianne 6s were a key part of the lighting rig and a new investment by rapidly growing Danish rental company Profox
Astera Dreams High – QuikSpot and QuikPunch Light Canadian Stage’s Twelfth Night
Dream in High Park by Canadian Stage is one of Canada’s largest and longest-running outdoor professional theatre events, a popular and accessible summertime production based on the mischief and magic of Shakespeare, attracting over 30,000 people each year. In 2026, the company produced Twelfth Night, presented as always in the
DiGiCo Releases Software Upgrades for Quantum112 and Quantum225 Pulse Mixing Consoles
Compact Quantum Range desks now offer bigger features that further belie their small footprints DiGiCo announces the immediate availability of new downloadable software upgrades for its two most compact Quantum Range mixing consoles, the Quantum112and Quantum225 Pulse. DiGiCo’s Quantum112 Pulse upgrade increases the desk’s input channel count to 96 and aux/subgroup busses to
KLOTZ EDX6HMF: 6-Channel HDX Power Distribution Box for Professional Live Applications
When reliability and operational safety are essential in live productions, the KLOTZ EDX6HMF 6-channel HDX power distribution box comes into its own. Designed for use on stage and in temporary installations, it combines robust construction with safe handling and practical connectivity. The EDX6HMF features two Harting HAN 16ES connectors in
Rapper GIMS Lights Up a Dynamic French Concert with Over 530 Claypaky Fixtures
Congolese-French rapper GIMS thrilled fans with summer tour dates in open-air venues and festivals in Europe, including a June concert at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille, France where Claypaky Volero Cubes and Tambora Linear 100s had leading roles. Lighting Designer Maxime Tisseuil for SCENYNC created an immersive 3D environment of light,
5 Things you need to know about the new Panasonic AW-UE200 Series
From LED wall studios to live events and sports broadcasting, image quality must perform flawlessly in the most demanding production environments. With an industry-first global shutter and new 22x optical zoom lens, the AW-UE200 series delivers natural, low-distortion and low-flicker images while giving production teams the flexibility to adapt across a
Robe heads for the Winelands
Founded in 2024 by Eric van der Watt, Winelands Productions is a dynamic technical production company offering equipment and design services, based in the Winelands region of Cape Town, South Africa. One of Eric’s first lighting investments for the new company was 12 Robe LEDBeam 150s, purchased when Winelands Productions
ADJ Jolt MFX 360 Brings Versatility and Movement To ‘It’s Iconic’ Tour
When three legendary female vocal groups joined forces for the 2026 It’s Iconic tour, the production faced a unique creative challenge: delivering a cohesive visual experience while giving three very different artists their own distinct identities. For Lighting Designer and Programmer Rob Koenig, ADJ’s new Jolt MFX 360 provided a versatile tool
Claypaky Ultimo Sharpys Shine on the “Bon Jovi Forever Tour” In New York, Ireland and the UK
Claypaky Ultimo Sharpys hit the road with the “Bon Jovi Forever Tour,” which kicked off with a nine-show July residency at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, played stadium dates in Edinburgh and Dublin in late August and concluded with three shows at London’s famed Wembley Stadium in September. The tour tied in with Bon
3D Productions takes delivery of two DiGiCo Quantum 225 DS, plus two Quantum 338 and Fourier transform.engines
3D productions began in the early 1990s with the purchase of 6 Parcan lamps and a production of Alfie that landed in the West End, which Hazel Plummer affectionately says ‘got a bit out of hand.’ The company has grown over the preceding decades to become West Yorkshire’s largest hire
Another Two DiGiCo Quantum 338s for Gearhouse South Africa
Gearhouse South Africa has taken delivery of two new DiGiCo Quantum 338 digital mixing consoles, supplied by DWR Distribution, bringing its total stock to four within the group. The latest units have gone straight to the very enthusiastic Cape Town team, strengthening the branch’s audio department and accommodating international technical
KLOTZ AIS presents new CAT5e & Audio Hybrid Cable HG2X3M2E
With the new HG2X3M2E, KLOTZ AIS introduces a high-quality hybrid system cable that combines two CAT5e network cables and two AES/EBU audio cables for transmitting both analogue and digital audio signals in a highly flexible braided sleeve. This combination provides a compact cabling solution with reliable signal transmission, specifically designed to
Robe iESPRITE LTLs Help Rock Queen Machine
Queen Machine – one of Europe’s best Queen tribute bands – definitely live up to their claim both in terms of performance and production! Formed in Denmark in 2009, and known for their flawless, high-energy replications of Queen’s legendary music, Queen Machine is hugely popular, and tours extensively across Denmark
L-Acoustics DJ Makes Its European Festival Debut at Nameless, with All Four Stages on L-Acoustics
L-Acoustics Certified Provider Milano Show Rent delivers K Series across all stages, one featuring an L-Acoustics DJ spatial sound system, as the festival returns to the Lecco field where it began in 2013 LECCO, ITALY – October 2026 – Nameless Festival began in 2013 as a party thrown by a
Robe iFORTE LTXs Connect with Meridian
German Sevillano, owner and CEO of Mexican technical production and rental company Meridian, is a shrewd operator with a keen eye for spotting trends and listening to what the market and his customers want, and this has driven his steady investment in Robe moving lights over the years, with the
Prolyte Project Case Study, GAROROCK 2026
For Garorock 2026 in Marmande, France, JMSON delivered two large-scale stage structures using Prolyte systems, combining high load capacity, substantial roof spans, and solutions engineered for a major festival environment. GARONNE | Main Stage53 × 21 m footprint16.72 m total height13 m clearance The main stage structure was built using
DiGiCo Releases Quantum638 Mixing Console, Bespoke for Broadway, West End and Beyond
The brand’s newest desk combines the best elements of SD7 and SD5 with the latest Quantum tech, while an optional “T” version is perfectly tailored for the most demanding theatrical productions CHESSINGTON, UK – DiGiCo announces the launch of its latest addition to the successful Quantum Range, the Quantum638 mixing console,
Hippotizer turns HECHT’s spontaneity into live visuals at Hallenstadion
Zurich, Switzerland – Swiss band HECHT took to the stage at Zurich’s Hallenstadion with a visual production as energetic and spontaneous as the band itself. Combining live camera feeds, real-time Notch effects and programmed content across a large-scale LED canvas, the production used Hippotizer Media Servers from Green Hippo, an ACT
Robe Gets into the System
System of a Down’s 2026 stadium tour featured a large Robe moving light rig which was specified by Rob Sinclair, who created the initial lighting design and concept in early 2025. On the previous incarnation, programmer Andre Petrus had created the strong backbone to the current showfile together with Meg
Robert Juliat successfully launches Bizet 8-Colour LED Profile at PLASA London 2026
ROBERT JULIAT was excited to launch its brand-new Bizet 8-Colour LED profile fixture at PLASA Show 2026 on the stand of its exclusive distributor for the UK and Ireland, Live Technology. Bizet 8-Colour Profile Bizet 8-Colour’s innovative light engine offers a unique combination of 8 LED colours (deep red, red, amber, green, cyan, sky
Robe Kicks Brass at PLASA 2026
Robe lighting enjoyed a brilliant PLASA London 2026 expo, adding to the great energy and excellent vibes of this long-running expo for showcasing the latest innovations from the world of entertainment and leisure technology. Robe launched five new products – underlining the manufacturer’s commitment to PLASA London as a creative
ROXX and PRG bring sports, corporate and broadcast requirements together in new K36 key light
Cologne, 15.09.2026: ROXX and PRG have jointly developed the K36, a powerful white-light fixture designed to meet the diverse requirements of professional sports, corporate and broadcast productions. Combining high output and camera-ready light quality with a compact, lightweight design, flexible beam control and full outdoor capability, the K36 was developed as
L-Acoustics Achieves B Corp™ Certification
The Group joins an exclusive community of only 70 companies in the arts and entertainment sector certified against B Lab’s standards for governance, transparency and social and environmental performance MARCOUSSIS, France – September 2026 – L-Acoustics has achieved B Corp™ Certification, awarded by the non-profit B Lab to companies independently verified
François Mondié to represent ROXX in France
Experienced industry professional brings more than two decades of market expertise to ROXX in France ROXX is strengthening its presence in France with François Mondié as Business Development Manager for ROXX France. He has been responsible for the French market since 1 September. With more than two decades of experience
Vectorworks acquires Morpholio, adding leading Mobile Design Apps to its product line
LAUREN HARTMAN Strategic Acquisition Brings Morpholio Trace, Board, and Journal into the Vectorworks Ecosystem, Strengthening Designer Workflows from First Idea to Final Delivery. Columbia, MD (February 17, 2026)—Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., part of the Nemetschek Group, is thrilled to announce it has acquired Morpholio, developer of the award-winning Morpholio
Neutrik showcasing extensive new product lineup at IBC
NEUTRIK xlrCON DR Series At this year’s IBC Neutrik is showcasing an array of new connectivity solutions, offering significant performance and durability enhancements in the field; with three major product series being presented to the broadcast industry for the first time. The company will also mark 20 years of opticalCON® in
ROXX brings true DWE character to LED with CLUSTER B2 EVO and B4 EVO
Debuting at PLASA Show 2026, the new CLUSTER B2 EVO and B4 EVO recreate the visible character of the classic tungsten blinder with a DWE-inspired glass lens and patent-pending dual-zone LED array – while delivering up to 80,000 lumens, reduced weight and full CLUSTER system compatibility. Cologne, 07.09.2026: German lighting innovator
RD Licht en Geluid Relies on ADJFixtures for Elzinga Groep’s 80th Anniversary Festival
When one of the northern Netherlands’ leading infrastructure companies celebrated its 80th anniversary with a two-day festival for business partners, the local community, and company staff, production specialists RD Licht en Geluid delivered a versatile lighting system built predominantly around ADJ fixtures. Combining powerful moving heads, dynamic effect lighting, and reliable signal
Robe at PLASA 2026
Robe is excited to be returning to one of the world’s liveliest and most dynamic entertainment epicentres – London – for the 2026 PLASA trade expo at Olympia next week, where the team is looking forward to meeting a diversity of lighting and production professionals working across all industry sectors.
HIVE partners with DWR Distribution to expand into South Africa
New distribution partnership brings HIVE’s scalable media playback solutions to South African AV and entertainment markets HIVE Media Control, a UK-based specialist in professional media playback, has appointed DWR Distribution as a distributor in South Africa, expanding access to its award-winning range of media players and control solutions across the
Novatech Marks 25 Years with Australia’s Largest L-Acoustics L Series Rental Inventory
The Adelaide company adds eight L2 and four L2D to its rental stock after more than two decades as an L-Acoustics Certified Partner and a new L2 installation at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre Theatre ADELAIDE, Australia – September 2026 – Novatech Creative Event Technology has purchased eight L-Acoustics L2 and four
MGG celebrates with a second grandMA3 full-size
Someone once said that we don’t stop often enough to celebrate our victories, to pause, take a breath and take it all in. Life moves quickly, and there is always another show, another deadline and another challenge waiting around the corner. At sunset at MGG’s offices, however, there was a
ADJ Lighting Helps Create Dynamic Looks For Coyote Fest 2026 At Cal State San Bernardino
A versatile selection of ADJ lighting and LED video products helped transform the stage at Coyote Fest 2026, the annual end-of-year student festival at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB). The production combined ADJ Focus Profile automated luminaires, VS3IP LED video panels, and Entour Venue atmospheric generators to create dramatically
MA Lighting is heading to West Africa!
This October, MA Lighting is bringing their expertise to Lagos for lighting professionals, programmers, operators, designers, and industry partners from across West Africa. The event kicks off on 19 October with the MA Lighting Open Day – an opportunity to connect with their team, discover the latest solutions, exchange ideas,
Clear-Com FreeSpeak Cell Successfully Tested by RTL Deutschland in 5G Network at Nürburgring
ALAMEDA, USA – June 24, 2026 – Clear-Com® announced the successful deployment and testing of FreeSpeak Cell™ by RTL Deutschland during a live event production at Germany’s iconic Nürburgring race circuit. The test validated the system’s ability to deliver reliable, low-latency communications across both private and public 5G networks, demonstrating
A Revolutionary Approach with Astera
New York-based lighting designer Christopher Robinson of Revolutionary Lighting is passionate about all things related to illumination. He enjoys experimentation, thinking laterally and outside the box when it comes to finding creative lighting solutions … and he appreciates how Astera products can assist in this quest for invention. A lighting
Engineers choose DiGiCo for Take That The Circus Live Tour 2026
During the summer of 2026, Take That embarked on an epic stadium tour of the UK and Ireland with audio supplied by SKAN. Choosing a DiGiCo Quantum 852 at front of house was Steve Carr, whilst Becky Pell at the monitor position used a Quantum 7. Starting in Southampton in
Hippotizer MX Series Delivers Spectacular Distinct Worlds for WrestleMania 42
Paradise, NV, USA – With more than 106,000 fans attending across two nights at the Allegiant Stadium, WrestleMania 42 once again delivered WWE’s signature combination of sport, entertainment and spectacle. Behind the action, a Hippotizer Media Server system from Green Hippo, an ACT Entertainment brand, provided the visual engine for
Paint the Sky: Introducing the New ADJ Hydro Beam CMY
ADJ is pleased to announce the latest addition to its acclaimed Hydro Series of professional automated luminaires: the new Hydro Beam CMY. Combining intense output, CMY color mixing, a comprehensive feature set, lightning-fast movement, and robust IP65-rated construction, this powerful beam fixture is engineered to deliver spectacular aerial effects for
A1 Audio Relies on Fourier Audio to Assure Great Sound for Every Level of Live Event
The transform.engine gives A1 Audio owner Chris McAleese a universe of processing power at his fingertips as he travels far and wide for live event productions NEWARK-ON-TRENT, UK – If it’s your wedding, it’s as important as a Paul McCartney concert. That’s pretty much the philosophy of Chris McAleese, director and lead audio
grandMA3 onPC DMX-key starters for the Gearhouse Kentse Mpahlwa Academy
MA Lighting has created a wonderful and cost-effective opportunity for young learners and lighting designers to be exposed to the MA Platform with the introduction of grandMA3 onPC DMX-key starters. In South Africa, DWR Distribution has seen the potential and donated six grandMA3 onPC DMX-key starters to the Gearhouse Kentse
Ultra Events at Kiss Kiss Festival
With the sun overhead and music in the air, the Castle of Good Hope transformed into a daytime playground of rhythm and colour as the Kiss Kiss Festival, this year themed ‘Where’s Your Head At’, returned to Cape Town headlined by UK electronic legends Basement Jaxx and featured other artists
Catch Up with Dr. Victor and their new L-Acoustics audio system
The legendary Dr. Victor & The Rasta Rebels are a firm favourite in South African entertainment. A true all-rounder, Dr. Victor is a musician, singer, songwriter, and producer whose career spans over four decades. Recently, the band upgraded their live setup with an L-Acoustics system from DWR Distribution, including A15
It was all about Connecting the People at the DWR Village at Mediatech
Seeing a floorplan come to life was an absolute pleasure for the team at DWR Distribution who participated in Mediatech 2026 hosted at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg, South Africa from 30 June to 2 July. The DWR Village included 32 of DWR’s suppliers, each hosting their own