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Absen Strengthens Global Presence with Professional Expertise and Innovation As a global leader in LED display technology and solutions, Absen has consistently demonstrated long-term commitment and innovation in the industry. From technological breakthroughs to market insights, Absen continues to drive
DWR Distribution announces that renowned rigging specialist Ruud de Deugd will present the International Rigging Training from 26 to 31 January 2026, daily 9am to 5pm, at DWR Distribution, Johannesburg. As the founder of T & E Support, Ruud is
L-Acoustics House of Worship Tour comes to South Africa The L-Acoustics House of Worship Tour, which visits churches and worship spaces around the world, is coming to South Africa. Church technical teams, volunteers, consultants, and anyone interested in PA design
Solotech supplies a Quantum852 for the FOH mix, while a Quantum7 serves at monitors LONDON, UK – November 2025 – Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour is a global concert trek without peer. Kicking off in San José,
At this year’s Plasa Show in Olympia London, Doughty Engineering entered the Plasa Awards for Innovation, putting forward our new Lightweight Quick Trigger. Competing against 36 other entries, there was a lot of ingenuity on display for the 11
The live plugin platform lets FOH engineer Tom Evans keep his carefully crafted settings for history’s biggest hitmakers steady while it hosts key new plugins that adapt their performance for the Sphere’s one-of-a-kind environment (Pictured Above): Eagles FOH engineer Tom
Southern Lighting, a well-known film lighting rental company in Johannesburg, has added MA Lighting’s grandMA3 compact and compact XT consoles to its inventory, supplied by DWR Distribution. Southern Lighting has been a trusted name for more than fifty-five years, providing
DWR Distribution officially welcomed Epson to its product portfolio on October 1st with a vibrant launch event that combined expert training, live demonstrations, and engaging activities. The highlight of the day was Epson’s cutting-edge projector technology, which took center stage
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
Visual Productions successfully hosted its first-ever live webinar last week, attracting over 200 registrants from 46 countries. With attendees watching more than 80% of each session on average, the SPI protocol and SpiNode topics clearly resonated globally. Thank you
Momentum Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees, held in Potchefstroom, has wrapped up another fantastic festival, and we’re so glad it was a success. A big thank you to Pieter-Jan Kapp PJK Project Management Pty Ltd, Technical Manager, for sharing these amazing photos
A compact yet extremely effective lighting rig, comprised exclusively of ADJ fixtures, was deployed for a hometown performance by world renowned techno DJ Stacey Pullen. Taking place on the patio outside Detroit’s iconic TV Lounge nightclub, Pullen played a mammoth
Known as the Collaboration Experts, Omega Digital has spent more than two decades building powerful workplace solutions and innovation-driven environments. At an event hosted by Omega to acknowledge trusted suppliers and clients, as well as to celebrate their new office
Zvezdara Theatre in downtown Belgrade is the first theatre in Serbia to take delivery of Robe lights since Light and Sound Design (LSD) took on distributorship of the brand in late 2023. The bustling 300-capacity space is now the proud
FLÆKT, an intense and highly visual dance performance piece created by artist Juliette Louste, premiered at the Tjarnarbíó Theatre and utilised a zactrack mini automated tracking system for the first time in Iceland to track lighting, audio, and video cues.
Lighting designer Jon Eirik Sira thought outside the box when tackling an interesting visual conundrum for Det Vestnorske Teateret in Bergen’s recent and acclaimed production of Skulerevyen (School Review). The show was a raw, visceral, no-nonsense take on the issue
JLE Audio AB deploys L2D and KS21 to solve unique acoustic challenges at Sweden’s legendary music venue STOCKHOLM, Sweden – For nearly 140 years, Nalen has been hosting the performances that shaped Swedish culture – from the legendary artists who
As events increasingly feature heavier rigging setups—particularly large LED screens—Cape Town-based Core Productions has taken a proactive step to enhance safety by investing in a CHAINMASTER CELLMASTER load cell monitoring solution, supplied by DWR Distribution. The new load monitoring system
L-Acoustics’ L-ISA Hyperreal technology makes its South African debut, integrated seamlessly into a glittering tribute to the golden age of musical theatre. Peter Iantoro, TPiMEA Magazine, reports: The South African live events industry has had to be patient
The Hilton Arts Festival (HAF) in KwaZulu-Natal, one of South Africa’s most celebrated cultural gatherings, returned this year with its hallmark mix of theatre, music, visual art, and family-friendly activities. Behind the performances and creative energy, however, was a
FOH engineer Dennie Miller pairs his transform.engine with a DiGiCo Quantum852 console on the band’s latest global conquest, “The Greatest Of All Tours Worldwide” COPENHAGEN, Denmark – September 2025 – Fifties-influenced metal band Volbeat recently wrapped up a North
Fleik and Concept K design a versatile audio solution for one of France’s most dynamic multipurpose venues following €35 million renovation Évry-Courcouronnes, France – October 2025 – Originally built in 1975 and previously known as Les Arènes de l’Agora, the
Co-directed by Andrea Bocelli and Pharrell Williams, St. Peter’s Square’s first-ever music concert featured award-show-worthy sound throughout via a pair of Quantum852 consoles ROME, Italy – On September 13, Rome’s Vatican City hosted Grace for the World, the first-ever
The launch season of new Romanian TV talent show The Ticket premiered in September and is being recorded at Castel Studios just outside Bucharest. It is produced by Imagic and Antena 1 and lit by lighting designer / DoP Dan
Dallas, TX, USA – Vari-Lite, the originators of the modern moving head light fixture and Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) entertainment lighting brand, is today announcing the VL3200 LT Profile IP, a compact, long-throw production profile fixture with over 20,000 lumens of
You are invited to join Dylan Jones as he presents Image Processing – Barco Certified Operator – Event Master (Level 1A) Training on 11 and 12 November 2025 from 9am to 5pm at DWR Distribution in Johannesburg. Passing the
Earlier this year, DWR Distribution had the pleasure of welcoming DiGiCo’s Tristan Mazire and Ian Staddon to South Africa for an exclusive DiGiCo Masterclass. DWR’s Kyle Robson, who has represented the DiGiCo brand, helped coordinate the visit and share
Vilnius, Lithuania — Acclaimed Lithuanian hip-hop duo Lilas ir Innomine returned to the capital city Vilnius for a career-defining performance at the Vingis Park Amphitheater, with a striking visual design driven by Green Hippo Hippotizer Media Servers. The group — comprised of Konstantinas Kiveris-Lilas and
DiGiCo’s tiny desk mixed its first official performance at NPR Music’s Tiny Desk, followed by an exclusive TikTok LIVE event held at Brooklyn’s Domino Park WASHINGTON, DC – October 2025 – Although DiGiCo has only just revealed the true
Gérald Yven appointed Global Real Estate Director to lead centralized facility strategy across international operations MARCOUSSIS, FRANCE – L-Acoustics, the global leader in premium professional audio, has established a new global Real Estate division under the leadership of Gérald
Robert Juliat is excited to announce the official launch of Morgane, its new 825W LED 13°-24° followspot, which is now ready to ship worldwide. Made for the demands of today’s productions, Morgane combines the renowned craftsmanship of Robert Juliat
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
Lighting designer Marc Janowitz has enjoyed utilizing the power and versatility of Robe’s T2 Profile luminaire on several recent projects, including Trey Anastasio’s 2025 solo acoustic tour and two high-profile HBO specials – Brett Goldstein’s “The Second Best Night
HARVEY Pro 8×8-DA-AES8 ensures smooth audio communication in the stage management system at the Deutsche Oper Berlin. Berlin, October, 2025 – The Deutsche Oper Berlin in Charlottenburg is the largest of Berlin’s three opera houses. It was opened in
Gain both theoretical and practical training to enhance your expertise and build the skills needed to confidently maintain and service CHAINMASTER electric chain hoists. Join CHAINMASTER’s John van Look for a training session focusing on safety, repair, and maintenance, taking
Hybrid cables that combine both digital audio/DMX and power lines in a single cable are widely used in many modern applications. The new KLOTZ HD01PC25 hybrid cable has been specially developed for mobile use. It features a robust, highly
Immersive audio technology enables uncompromised genre fusion across two sold-out performances for 30,000 fans When Prague’s renowned Queen tribute band Queenie set out to collaborate with the Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava, they faced a familiar audio engineering challenge: how
Luminex have announced a firmware release v2.7.1 for LumiNode/LumiCore. With this release, users will get support for the new LumiNode 8-IP, various web interface improvements and more. Save As PDF
London, UK – 30 September, 2025 – Clear-Com® ’s IP Transceivers are rapidly gaining traction in the professional theatre world, becoming the first choice for some of the most ambitious productions across London’s West End, Broadway, and international touring circuits. From Stranger Things: The First
Weighing only 23kg/50lbs when housed in a custom Peli case, DiGiCo’s newest and smallest desk brings Quantum Range features and performance to productions anywhere CHESSINGTON, UK – September 2025 – For more than five years, DiGiCo’s Quantum Range of
Budapest, the lively, picturesque capital city of Hungary, was energised into a canvas of drama, colour, excitement, and storytelling in one of Europe’s finest mixed-media spectaculars to celebrate its National Day on August 20th. The 35-minute timecoded show involved monumental
DWR Distribution proudly announces the official opening of the Absen Experience Centre, a dedicated showroom showcasing Absen’s cutting-edge LED display solutions. Designed to inspire and inform, the centre presents a range of products and applications for the professional AV
Audio Quest Events, a Cape Town-based technical supply company specialising in sound, lighting, staging and AV, has marked a major milestone in its journey. Established in 1991 by Hennie Ellis, the company has grown steadily over three decades, with
Robe LEDBeam 150s are proving the perfect match for Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre, where they are in use nearly every day, providing powerful, flexible and handy lighting solutions for all types of performance … to the delight of the
The creative geniuses in Astera’s R&D department have been busy again … This time developing another completely cool and unique product – SolaBulb – the only bulb on the market with an inbuilt 15º – 50º zoom range that is
Lighting designer Christina Thanasoula of Athens, Greece-based creative design studio, Creative Lighting, has a penchant for invention and thinking out-of-the-box while crafting her art, and was recently a keynote speaker at the 2025 Showlight symposium in Dijon, France. The 2025
BirdDog is raising the bar at IBC 2025. Join us at booth 7.C13 and experience three groundbreaking PTZ launches designed to deliver cinematic quality, seamless flexibility, and ultimate reliability: X1 30x The award-winning X1, now with a 30x optical zoom
PartyBros, a dynamic company founded in 2022 by brothers Emil and Etienne van Heerden, has recently launched its corporate division, EVH Events. Building on their experience in the events industry, EVH focuses on delivering high-end solutions for large-scale and
DWR Distribution officially opened the Aubrey Ndaba Training Centre on 5 September with a ribbon-cutting ceremony honouring the late industry legend. Aubrey Ndaba’s family attended as special guests, making the day especially meaningful. Training has always
Creative Kilowatt, the Bloemfontein-based technical supply company that has been making waves this year, has invested in RCF’s revolutionary HDL 30-A Line Array, supplied by DWR Distribution. “We wanted a scalable PA to grow with our events,” said Stefan van
DWR Distribution is pleased to invite you to the official Epson Open Day on 1 October from 2pm – 5pm. Test your swing and compete for the Longest Drive while networking with industry peers on a Golf Simulator! The
DWR Distribution is delighted to welcome Zane Cretten to South Africa for Epson Training on 1 October from 9am to 1pm. This practical session is designed for all professionals who would like to strengthen their knowledge of Epson’s latest
Popular Canadian indie rockers Peach Pit completed the North American section of their “Long Hair, Long Life” tour with a brand-new lighting design from George Gorton from Vancouver-based creative design studio Loud Entertainment Design Group. The visual concept relied heavily
Robert Juliat is proud to announce its major participation in an ambitious investment project led by the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, as part of a European programme to renovate the energy efficiency of cultural infrastructures in Belgium. Ten emblematic French-speaking theatres
Robe will have a big presence at the PLASA London expo in Olympia next week – on stand A70 – and will be launching six fabulous new products – T3 Profile, iPAINTE LTM, SVOPATT Classic, Footsie1 MC and Footsie2
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada – September 2025 – Drake is getting his steps in. On his current $ome $pecial $hows 4 U Tour, currently on its European leg through mid-September, he not only closes his own show but opens it, as
For over 20 years, the town of Yunhe in Zhejiang Province, China has held the title of Wooden Toy Town. Deep in its heart stands the beautiful Fairy-Tale Theatre, which has recently benefitted from investment into DiGiCo’s Quantum series,
ALAMEDA, USA – September 2, 2025 – Clear-Com is proud to support the world-class productions of Alley Theatre, one of the oldest and largest nonprofit resident theatres in the United States. With a storied history dating back to 1947, the
South African lighting designer and programmer Andre Siebrits has steadily built his expertise on grandMA3 consoles, contributing to large-scale productions across the country and even abroad. With a deep understanding of the system, Andre recently added a Luminex GigaCore 10i
Lighting designer, Grant Olivier, founder of Distinct Technical Solutions in Cape Town, has taken delivery of a grandMA3 light, joining his trusted grandMA3 onPC setup. The upgrade comes just in time for the busy corporate season in Cape Town, with
You are invited to the Prolyte Campus presented by Eric Laanstra from Prolyte and Robert Izzett from DWR Distribution. Join us in Johannesburg on 22 and 23 September or in Cape Town on 25 and 26 September, from 9am to
MGG’s strategic K2 investment powers comprehensive professional sound system for 78,800 festival-goers NELSPRUIT, South Africa – August 2025 – MGG Productions has successfully deployed its newly-acquired L-Acoustics K2 sound system at the Toyota Innibos Lowveld National Arts Festival, marking
The latest series of Italian talent show Nuova Scena – Rhythm + Flow Italia – which scouts out some of the best rising star rappers – kicked off to an electric start with a launch party staged at famous Milan
Designed To Dazzle: Introducing the Vizi Pix Z19 Pixel-Mappable LED Wash Zoom Fixture with Three Effects in One! Conceived to help lighting designers unleash their creativity, ADJ’s new Vizi Pix Z19 is a versatile automated wash-zoom luminaire equipped with 19
Claypaky, in collaboration with Hermes Music Profesional, its official exclusive distributor in Mexico, held a spectacular Shield Family Open Day in a unique setting at the Bombay restaurant on the shores of the Nichupté Lagoon in Riviera Maya, Cancun. Claypaky’s Shield
You are invited to attend a three-day grandMA3 User Training Workshop, presented by Jaques Pretorius, from 16 to 18 September from 9am to 5pm at DWR Distribution’s Johannesburg office. This three day programme is designed to familiarise participants with
The Faculty of Arts and Design, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) held its first Career Expo on the Arts Campus on Wednesday, 13 August. The event connected senior students with potential exhibitors to showcase career pathways in the creative
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
Be’er-Sheva, Israel-based lighting rental specialist Koltech has invested in 24 new Robe ESPRITE moving lights to add to its ever-expanding rental inventory, which now includes over 150 Robe moving lights. The company was founded in 2007 by Yossi Bendavid –
After months of planning, DWR Distribution is thrilled to welcome Iamadinkra, a company based in Ghana, to South Africa for private training taking place this week! With expertise spanning audio-visual design, conferencing, interactive media, and system integration, Iamadinkra has partnered
For over three decades, Brisbane-based company IJS has helped clients navigate the often-complex landscape of technical production, providing high-end audio, lighting, staging and backline for concerts, festivals, corporate events and beyond. Further strengthening its technical capabilities, IJS recently welcomed DiGiCo’s
A substantial zactrack PRO automated tracking system – with 32 x active trackers in use, and arguably the largest to date – was used by lighting designer Ben M Rogers from A Loud Minority (ALM) to deliver an automated follow
ALAMEDA, USA – 13 August 2025 – Clear-Com® will showcase a full lineup of intercom innovations for broadcast professionals at IBC2025, taking place September 12-15 in Amsterdam, NL. On display at Stand #10.D29 will be the latest addition to the
De Roma – originally Kinema Roma – is one of Antwerp’s best-known and loved music venues, and has recently added new Robe moving lights to its house rig, comprising 12 x LEDBeam 150s, 12 x LEDBeam 350s and 24 x
Yue Opera is a popular Chinese opera genre that features women in all roles. For Hangzhou Butterfly Theatre’s successful premier of My Grand View Garden the audio team chose to invest in a DiGiCo Quantum 225, supplied by Rightway Audio
Designed to ignite lighting designers’ creativity, the new Vintage Bar from ADJ is a decorative blinder packed with potential. Fusing vintage charm with contemporary sophistication, this eye-catching fixture offers a potent central strip of amber blinder COB LEDs surrounded by
Join Jade Manicom for a training session focused on Vectorworks Spotlight 2025 in Durban in September. Whether you’re new to Vectorworks or an intermediate user, this small-group course (limited to just 12 participants) offers personalised guidance to help you get
A specialised Network Training Course, led by Kyle Freemantle, will take place at DWR Distribution in Johannesburg on 4 and 5 September from 9am to 5pm. In the world of live events, maintaining a stable and reliable network is essential.
You are invited to join Robert Izzett from DWR Distribution for a two-day Basic Rigging training course held from 3 to 4 September from 9am to 5pm the Vineyard Church in Morningside, Durban. The two day course aims to equip
FENIX training kicked off in Johannesburg with delegates gaining great insight from Alex Bryan from FENIX Stage! The theory delved deep into topics like technical advise, loading capacitities, safety practises and maintenance. The fun part really was the practical
Two hundred and thirty-two Anolis Calumma M MC RGBCW LED fixtures – with 65-degree lenses and including a custom rear-mounted IP rated junction box modification for easier installation – are now in place on seven out of eight Carnival
Classic Design Meets Modern Innovation: ADJ Expands PAR Z Series with Four New LED-Powered, Wireless-Enabled Fixtures ADJ’s popular PAR Z Series fuses the timeless look of traditional PAR cans with the advantages of cutting-edge C.O.B. LED technology. Building on the
Slovenian singer, songwriter, and superstar Nina Pušlar rocked her picturesque hometown of Ivančna Gorica, 40 kilometres out of Ljubljana, for a showstopping homecoming concert at the football stadium, celebrating 20 years of success in the music industry. Her career, like
We mean that literally, of course … as Robe’s LEDBeam 350 unlocks some cool creativity for the team at rental company AV Unlimited in Johannesburg, South Africa! The busy rental production and technical specialist has added 12 x Robe LEDBeam
When the DiGiCo Quantum 852 first launched at an exclusive event in England in 2023, it caused a stir with its unrivalled capabilities and sheer size! At the time, Kyle Robson and Duncan Riley of DWR Distribution attended the launch
For Mandela Day 2025, DWR Distribution chose to support an organisation close to our hearts—the South African Roadies Association (SARA), founded by Freddie Nyathela. Tucked away in Newtown, Johannesburg, SARA is more than a training centre. It’s a safe
We are excited to invite the rental and staging market to attend Absen ACE Training, taking place on 19 and 20 August from 9am to 5pm at our offices. We are able to accommodate up to 40 delegates per class.
We are excited to invite the ProAV market to attend Absen ACE Training, taking place on 26 and 27 Augustfrom 9am to 5pm at our offices. We are able to accommodate up to 40 delegates per class. This course is
Brixton, Johannesburg once again lit up for a fabulous community event, bringing together residents, artists, and supporters in a vibrant celebration of community and creativity. The Working Dog’s Fried Wilsenach called on the help of friends from Gearhouse Splitbeam and
Formed in Paris during 1981, Indochine have combined single and album sales of 10 million. Their latest tour sold out in hours, with 105 dates across France, Belgium and Switzerland. Over one million people will experience these shows and, in
Nick Chapman from Showcom and Kyle Robson from DWR Distribution presented Clear-Com training in June at the DWR offices in Johannesburg. The two-day session covered everything from basic 2-wire communication systems to the full Clear-Com range, including ICON Beltpacks and
Gearhouse Splitbeam of Johannesburg, part of South Africa’s Gearhouse Group, has updated and expanded its followspot inventory with the addition of 3 Robert Juliat Arthur LT 800W LED 4°-10° (Long Throw) followspots, supplied by Robert Juliat’s exclusive distributor for South
Aurras Group is a busy, energetic and innovative technical production – embracing lighting, audio, video and AV, power, staging & rigging and event supply – company based in Cape Town, South Africa. It is owned and headed by Justin Heyman
The Focus Flex L7 offers lighting designers the creative flexibility of generating vibrant washes, punchy beams, and eye-catching pixel effects from one compact and quick automated luminaire. Powered by an array of seven potent 40-Watt 4-in-1 RGBL color mixing
RdmNode 4-port eDMX converter The RdmNode is a 4-port eDMX node designed to seamlessly convert Art-Net and sACN into DMX-512 and vice versa. Its compact DIN Rail form factor makes it an excellent choice for system integration and architectural lighting
Production lighting for the vibrant and diverse Park Stage at the 2025 Glastonbury Festival was once again supplied by Bristol, UK-based SWG Events. A design by Mat Spencer – also Chief LX for the project – which included nearly 70
Exciting News from Absen! The wait is over — the iCon X V2 Series is now officially launched worldwide! The next evolution in professional LED display technology has arrived. Designed for modern meeting rooms and high-end applications, the iCon X V2 Series delivers: • All-in-one integration • Unrivalled visual clarity • Significantly enhanced performance Engineered for excellence, the iCon X V2 sets a new benchmark in LED display innovation. Upgrade your display experience today. Learn more: https://www.absen.com/product/x-v2-series/ #Absen #Absenled #AbseniConXV2 #LEDDisplay #DisplaySolutions #VisualExperience #ProductLaunch #dwrdistribution #itsallaboutthepeople Save As PDF
DWR Distribution is excited to welcome the wonderful Alex Bryan from FENIX Stage to South Africa! Alex will be hosting hands-on training sessions covering everything from product introductions to loading capacities, safety, maintenance, and more. The training takes place in Johannesburg
DWR Distribution invites you to the Clear-Com Roadshow with Clear-Com’s John Sparrow and Samer Mouwanes and DWR’s Kyle Robson, where the latest communication solutions will be showcased. From advanced beltpacks and headsets to reliable cabling and connectivity, explore the tools
The SpiNode is a 4-port SPI controller engineered to effortlessly translate Art-Net and sACN into SPI, bridging the gap between lighting control and pixel-mapped installations. Designed for versatility, the SpiNode supports all major SPI chip protocols ensuring compatibility with virtually
Ballimaaraan is a band whose performance style is a genre in itself, and musical storytelling is key. Led by creative powerhouse Piyush Mishra, their style moves fluidly between spoken word, rock, folk and theatrical performances. For Piyush Joshi, KLANG has
Robe’s new LedPOINTE moving light is blazing a trail of interest across the UK market with rental and production companies investing in, and lighting designers and show operators loving this bright, versatile contemporary and – obviously – more sustainable version
The family-run Lightpower Group unites national and international sales companies in the field of professional stage lighting. And they have been doing so for more than 45 years. In addition to Lightpower GmbH, which distributes an exclusive brand portfolio in
Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) has made a huge investment in new lighting equipment. This follows another substantial Robe purchase earlier in 2024. The Robe numbers on this one are 60 x iFORTES, 60 x iFORTE LTXs, 8 x IFORTE
Teatro Baluarte’s 1,600-seat main auditorium presented a classic audio challenge: achieving consistent coverage across 40 metres of depth without delay systems, while accommodating programming that ranges from classical orchestras to contemporary rock concerts. The venue’s reverberant acoustics and requirement for
changeNOW, Europe’s most impactful sustainability summit, presents an audio engineer’s ultimate challenge: twenty simultaneous performance zones operating across Paris’s iconic—and iconically reverberant—Grand Palais. The three-day event hosts 40,000 attendees from 140 countries in a unique format that combines international conferences
A new Robe moving light rig has been installed in the 800-capacity ‘Liquid Lounge’ main theatre space aboard the Carnival Sunshine cruise ship, which stages a host of large-scale production shows, themed performances, and other entertainment events. This was undertaken
8″ Wall-mount Touch Screen KioscTouch2 is a wall-mount touch screen providing an intuitive front-end for lighting control systems, with extensive personalisation options. Seamless Control KioscTouch2 offers a vibrant 8” touch screen with high-resolution visuals and a smooth, responsive interface. Kiosc
Johannesburg-based theatrical lighting rental specialist Splitbeam – part of the Gearhouse South Africa Group – has invested in new Robe ESPRITE Fresnels and Tetra2 moving lights to help service its busy, vibrant, and varied client base. The 48 x ESPRITES
(Above): DWR Distribution’s Dylan Jones with Creative Kilowatt’s Stefan van Biljon and JP Schroeder. Bloemfontein-based technical supplier Creative Kilowatt stepped up the city’s event tech game with the purchase of 120 Absen NT3.9 outdoor LED panels — the first
Grupo ROA is a busy and creative event production supplier and equipment rental company based in Zinacantepec just west of the city of Toluca in Mexico State, Mexico. The company is run by the charismatic, proactive entrepreneur and music enthusiast
This year marks several exciting milestones for Johannesburg-based technical supplier, Murangi Productions. The company is celebrating its 21st anniversary, founder Hendrick Nemalili is turning 50, and to top it off, they’ve just made a major investment in new gear—including a
Cape Town technicians looking to enhance their audio skills are invited to join RCF Training held at DWR Distribution, Cape Town. The training, presented by Jaco Beukes and Kyle Freemantle, will be streamed live from Johannesburg, with on-site support provided
The Rock For People music festival celebrated its 30th anniversary in style with an impressive 5-day event, an all-star lineup and an expanded capacity of 50,000 which saw a fully sold-out audience flock to the Park 360 site in Hradec
Join Johnny Scholtz for the Astera Certified Mastery Class on 5 August, from 9 AM to 5 PM at DWR Distribution, Cape Town. This intensive 8-hour training session will equip you with the skills to maximize Astera’s features in
Enhance your audio skills with RCF Training, presented by Jaco Beukes and Kyle Freemantle at DWR Distribution, Johannesburg. The course takes place on 30 and 31 July from 9am to 5pm—starting with theory on day one and offering hands-on insight
DWR Distribution is delighted to announce its appointment as the official Epson distributor for South Africa. The agreement was finalised in June, following a visit to DWR’s offices by Epson’s Lee Harrison and Darren Caithness. To further strengthen the support
South African Lighting Designer Oliver Hauser first saw Joseph in 2017, and he recalls leaving the theatre humming its melodies long after the final curtain. The spirited score and choreography, intertwined with themes of hope and forgiveness, struck a chord.
The popular Circlassica show returned to Madrid for the 2024-2025 season staged in the iconic IFEMA Madrid big white tent, with a new edition, Circlassica, la historia mundial continúa (Circlassica, the world story continues),produced by Productores de Sonrisas and lit by Juanjo
Master the configuration, control, and monitoring of an L-Acoustics system from the source output to the loudspeaker inputs at the L-Acoustics Drive Training presented by Richard Smith on 17 July from 9am to 5pm at DWR Distribution. Delegates wanting to
You are invited to join Richard Smith from DWR Distribution for L-Acoustics Soundvision Training. Delegates will discover the most advanced L-Acoustics software functionalities for 3D venue modelling, system simulation, and line source optimization. The course will be held on 16
Riyadh, June 12, 2025 – With summer just around the corner, it’s time for Luminex to shine. A few weeks ago, we proudly kicked off the festival season at the inaugural edition of ‘A Thousand and One’, Riyadh’s newest large-scale music festival in
DWR Distribution takes pleasure in inviting you to a RoboSpot FollowSpot System training session presented by Jaques Pretorius on 9 July from 9 am to 5 pm in Johannesburg. Jaques will instruct you how to set up the RoboSpot
(Pictured above): Tiaan Gillomee of PRDGY Group with DWR’S Duncan Riley and Callan van Zyl. Johannesburg, South Africa – Tiaan Gillomee, a dedicated South African freelancer lighting designer of PRDGY Group, has proudly taken delivery of his first-ever lighting
The Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre at the University of KwaZulu-Natal has upgraded its ageing Tungsten Fresnels to ETC Source Four LED engines and has invested in Fresnel Adapters to provide soft beam lighting suitable for any stage configuration. The new fixtures
Almaty Theatre is a gem in Kazakhstan. Well-known for excellence in performance, the venue has undergone many technological enhancements over the last few years, including the recent purchase of a brand-new DiGiCo Quantum 338 T, installed by Samat show technic
The French municipality of La Tour-de-Salvagny has a brand new Anolis lighting installation on the unique, eye-catching roundabout in front of the Pasino Grand Partouche entertainment complex. Formerly known as Casino Lyon Vert, Pasino Grand is a flagship establishment of
Audio Solvation delivers versatile X Series system to balance high energy atmosphere with residential neighbourhood sound management AMSTERDAM, Netherlands – June 2025 – A new addition to Amsterdam’s vibrant nightlife, SHU has quickly established itself as the city’s premier destination
Lady Gaga is an artist who excels at delivering unique, ambitious visual live extravaganzas that engage the eyes, brain and heart in an intricate mix of drama, high-impact dance moves and energising music, and this year’s acclaimed Coachella headliner slot
As a longstanding contributing member of the AVNU Alliance for MilanAVB, a standards-based network protocol for ProAV, and provider of MilanAVB-compatible and certified GigaCore switches, @Luminex was proud to see Milan recognized once again with a Best of Show Award
(Above: Personnel photo Left to right): Shayna Gleave (Production manager), Roy Hoffman (Artscape Lighting Technician), Sidney Savage (Artscape Lighting Technician), Johnny Scholtz (DWR), Patrick Manicom (DWR), Monique Bowes (Artscape Stage Manager), Faheem Bardien (Artscape Head of Lighting), Liam Cooksen (Artscape
Vienna’s Marx Halle bristled with excitement for the 2025 Amadeus Austrian Music Awards, a BIG and super glamorous night out for the Austrian music industry, staged by IFPI Austria, to recognise outstanding achievements by Austrian artists and musicians. No less
Meeting the growing demand for spatial audio live events, Paris cultural landmark upgrades with eco-conscious L Series line source arrays and L-ISA technology by B Live PARIS, France – May 2025 – In the northeast corner of Paris, the sprawling
Paradise, NV, USA – Green Hippo’s new Hippotizer MX Series Media Servers were out in force for this year’s WWE WrestleMania spectacular, pumping out 4K live action and pre-made content across a wealth of LED screens and strips.
Pierre Griffioen from Pure Event Gear has been in the technical rental business for over three decades. While he’s worked across sound, lighting, audio, and LED display panels, it’s rigging, trussing, and motors that have always made his heart beat
DWR Distribution is delighted to welcome Thorsten Sattler from ROXX to South Africa! You are invited to meet him and view the ROXX range at DWR Distribution on Wednesday, 25 June, any time between 10 am to 4pm.
Sean Shay, creative director at Sound Image, a Clair Global Brand, reached for Astera Hyperion and Titan Tubes to help imagine a spectacular and dramatic piece of light art highlighting a ‘hero car’ for the launch of the Porsche Macan
The We Will Rock You musical is a massive worldwide success and, since opening in London in 2002, numerous versions have been staged in every corner of the globe. For the most recent version in Denmark, sound designer and
48 of ADJ’s new Vizi Beam CMY automated luminaires were used to fill the Poppodium 013 concert venue in Tilburg, the Netherlands, with a myriad of intense beams for a recent dance event hosted by promoter NachtCollege. The extensive feature
Durban, Save the Date! Join us for a three-day grandMA3 User Training Workshop hosted by DWR Distribution’s Jaques Pretorius and Michael Taylor-Broderick, running from 18 to 20 June, daily from 9 am to 5 pm. The workshop will take
Muziekgieterij is a lively music hub in the southern Netherlands city of Maastricht with two live performance spaces that showcase a vibrant and varied artist lineup featuring all genres of music. Other music-related facilities at the site include a studio
The Innibos National Arts Festival always has a special charm, and the 2024 edition was no exception. Held from June 27 to 30 in the Lowveld (Mbombela), it featured vibrant markets with homemade goods, stunning art, captivating books, engaging
Over 200 Anolis Calumma S and XS and Eminere Remote 1, 2, 3 and 4 LED lighting fixtures were specified for an eye-catching new architectural lighting installation at the Palais des Ducs et des Etats de Bourgogne (Town Hall) in
May 27, 2025, Munich, Germany – Wireless LED lighting manufacturer Astera launches QuikPunch, the latest in its innovative ‘Quik’ series, which started with the QuikSpot launched at the end of 2024. QuikPunch delivers precise, high-quality light via its fresnel
Robe was thrilled to be an official technical partner of Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, where lighting designer Tim Routledge and his team, together with London UK-based lighting supplier Neg Earth Lights, helped deliver a truly outstanding production for the
Job Lewis (@jlsoundreinforcement) and Titomi Akinoka-Adesina The Magic of Motown celebrated its 20th anniversary at London’s iconic Palladium in March 2025. The show is a feel-good musical extravaganza that is full to the brim with Motown classics. FOH engineer Job
Cincinnati, OH – Green Hippo, an industry leader in media manipulation and 3D mapping, is thrilled to announce the shipment of its new, award-winning 4U Hippotizer MX Series Media Servers, HYCO MX and MEUSE MX. Made for demanding live event
Join Jade Manicom for a training session focused on Vectorworks Spotlight 2025 from 17 to 20 June, 9 am to 5 pm at DWR Distribution in Johannesburg. Whether you’re new to Vectorworks or an intermediate user, this small-group course (limited
(Pictured above): Tessa Mvelase, a TUT student with Jaques Pretorius from DWR. DWR Distribution’s Jaques Pretorius recently spent two exciting days with third-year lighting students from the Department of Performing Arts at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), offering hands-on
(Pictured above): The TX Theatre team takes delivery of their new console at DWR. Pictured: Motlotlo Makhobotloane (DWR), Kamogelo Raphadu, Tramain Nkoane, Duncan Riley (DWR), Skhongo Lehlogonolo, and Mxolisi Masilela. When Dr Ismail Mahomed — renowned writer, director, and
An overview of DiGiCo Consoles with KLANG and Fourier Audio Integration Cape Town, don’t miss out! DWR Distribution is delighted to welcome Tristan Mazire to South Africa for a comprehensive DiGiCo Masterclass, taking place on 17 June from 9 AM to 5
(Pictured above): Max Cooper, shown here at Polygon Live London, performed at the L-Acoustics Keynote 2025 using L-Acoustics DJ, the first complete solution to transform stereo into a true spatial audio experience. Photo credit: Maria Zhytnikova L-Acoustics DJ Breaks
It was all hands on deck at DWR Distribution’s Johannesburg office, where Tyler Pugin recently presented Robe Fixture Maintenance Training – delegates came as far as Bloemfontein and Namibia. The course attracted such interest that a second day will be
Cape Town technicians and anyone interested in servicing and troubleshooting lighting fixtures are invited to attend hands-on Robe Fixture Maintenance Training with Tyler Pugin taking place on 11 June from 9am to 5pm at DWR Distribution, Cape Town. This workshop
Whether you’re involved in lighting for church, theatre, or corporate events, this workshop is for you! Join Michael Taylor-Broderick on the 11 and 12 June, from 9 AM to 5 PM, for a hands-on Fundamentals of Lighting training session at
Coming Soon to DWR Distribution: The Visual Productions SpiNode At DWR Distribution, we’re passionate about bringing the latest technology to our industry — and we’re thrilled to announce that the Visual Productions SpiNode will soon be available through our doors!
Blackmotion – as the name suggests – does not stand still for very long! Founded and headed by the charismatic Kagiso Moima Wa Masimini – KG – to those who find the pronunciation a little complex – this is a
When lighting designer Simon King took on DreamScapes, the latest production by Joburg Ballet, he was presented with the opportunity to integrate Robe T1 Profiles and T11 fixtures into his creative vision — with stunning results. Staged at the
Join Nick Chapman from Gearhouse Showcom and Kyle Robson from DWR Distribution for Clear-Com training on 3 and 4 June, from 9 am to 5 pm. The course will be held at DWR Distribution, Johannesburg. This comprehensive session will cover
Overview of DiGiCo Consoles with KLANG and Fourier Audio Integration DWR Distribution is deligthed to welcome Tristan Mazire to South Africa for a comprehensive DiGiCo Masterclass, taking place on 10 June from 9 AM to 5 PM at our Johannesburg offices. With two decades
DWR Distribution is thrilled to announce the addition of Kyle Freemantle, a highly respected Senior Audio Engineer and Systems Engineer, to the sales team in the role of Solution Architect. In this position, Kyle will lead the design of technical
We’re excited to invite all Durban-based lighting professionals and enthusiasts to a Robe Fixture Maintenance Training session, presented by Tyler Pugin from DWR Distribution on 28 May from 9 am to 5 pm. The course will be held at the Vineyard Church in Morningside,
A three-day grandMA3 User Training workshop, presented by Jaques Pretorius, will be held at DWR Distribution, Cape Town, from 28 to 30 May from 9 am to 5 pm daily. This training course aims to familiarize the operator with the
This Freedom Day, 27 April 2025, the DWR Distribution KZN Team was involved in a development football tournament at Forest Hills Sports Club. Nick Barnes team assisted with a small PA setup for general announcements and background music, organization of
Fryderyki 2025 is Poland’s most prestigious music awards ceremony. The gala performance, held in April 2025, was the culmination of a celebration that spanned Poland. Held in the Tauron Arena in Kraków, the show was built around the power
NBC Congrescentrum features a sophisticated L-Acoustics K Series sound system in an innovative mirrored audio configuration. Innovative mirrored audio configuration transforms versatile Dutch event space following post-fire reconstruction NIEUWEGEIN, Netherlands – April 2025 – Following a devastating
Based in the thriving commercial and industrial center of Monterrey, the capital of the state of Nuevo Leon in northeastern Mexico, and occupying 7,000 square meters of warehouse space, Serpro Producciones is Mexico’s largest, most active, and most important
Cincinnati, OH – Green Hippo, an industry leader in media manipulation and 3D mapping, is thrilled to announce the shipment of its new, award-winning 2U Hippotizer MX Series Media Servers, ASAI MX and TAGUS MX. Perfect for smaller environments
Join Jade Manicom for a two-day Green Hippo Training Session on 21 and 22 May at DWR Distribution in Johannesburg. Gain practical experience in operating, configuring, and optimizing your Hippotizer Media Server, with a focus on the v.4.8.4 software.
Litecom, one of Denmark’s leading lighting, visual and rigging rental companies and a major supplier in all broadcast areas – music, games shows, entertainment plus multiple sports events including e-sports tournaments – has made a massive investment in new
A large complement of Claypaky Sharpys and Tambora Batten squares illuminated the final qualifying event for Finland’s entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. The finale of UMK (Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu), or New Music Competition, was held at the
China – A groundbreaking LED installation has taken centre stage at the Xingfa Group Control Centre Room. The massive screen, developed using Absen NX1.8 LED modules, spans nearly 1,200 square meters—roughly the size of three basketball courts—and is capable of displaying
Clear-Com provides many solutions for scaling the operation. Primary among these is to move to a small matrix that uses modular cards to scale as the size of the requirement grows. Individual ports connect to remote stations, wireless systems,
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
Recognize the standard configurations of the benchmark L-Acoustics Kx system and gain hands-on experience rigging and listening to them on 14 May 2025 from 9am to 5pm. The course which includes a certification test, will be presented by Richard
Join Richard Smith for an L-Acoustics System and Workflow Training Course on 30 April from 9 am to 5 pm at DWR Distribution in Johannesburg. Upon successful completion and certification, delegates will be eligible to attend future L-Acoustics training sessions.
All lighting designers love challenges and none more so than Crt Birsa from design studio Blackout, who fitted nearly 400 lighting fixtures into a 20 x 20 metre space in Studio 1 at the Slovenian National television station – Radiotelevizija
South African-based DWR Distribution recently participated in the MA Distributor Technical Training Week, held in Paderborn, Germany, from March 12–14. The event offered valuable insights to bring back home, and a big thank you goes to MA for their warm
DWR is pleased to welcome Werner Nieman to the team. DWR Distribution is excited to welcome Werner Nieman to the team, bringing with him a wealth of experience that will further strengthen our role in the system integration market. With
DWR Distribution was excited to recently host Oliver Ronshausen, Service Manager at MA Lighting in Germany, for a special in-house technical training session in South Africa. Oliver shared his expert knowledge with the DWR technical team, covering grandMA3 technical hardware
Kindly note our trading hours — we’ll be closed over the long weekend (18 – 21 April) and will be back in the office on Tuesday, 22 April. In the case of an emergency, don’t hesitate to get in touch
© L.POCHET – Synapson onstage at La Cartonnerie which has upgraded to an L-Acoustics eco-friendly L Series system with inherent cardioid technology MDS Audio and Orion delivers significant concert sound system upgrade at Reims’ innovative cultural hub REIMS, France
Madagascar Circus Show © Beto Carrero World publicity Located in Penha, Santa Caterina, Brazil, Beto Carrero World is the largest theme park in South America. Amongst its many attractions is the big, bright and colourful Madagascar Circus Show, a
Two of Argentina’s most respected artists, Abel Pintos and Luciano Pereyra, joined forces for an epic series of concerts, with an extra four dates added due to huge demand. Staged in Luna Park Stadium, Buenos Aires, the concerts were
You are invited to join Robert Izzett for a two-day Basic Rigging training course held from 13 to 14 May from 9 am to 5 pm at DWR Distribution, Johannesburg. The course aims to equip delegates with the rigging laws
You are invited to join Robert Izzett for a two-day Basic Rigging training course held from 6 to 7 May from 9am to 5 pm at DWR Distribution, Cape Town. The course aims to equip delegates with the rigging laws
Don’t miss out on the Robe Fixture Maintenance Training with Tyler Pugin. He’ll walk you through troubleshooting, cleaning, and maintaining your lighting units. Mark your calendars for 6 May from 9 am to 5 pm at DWR Distribution in
The 2024 Afrikaans is Groot (AIG) concert series was staged at SunBet Arena in Time Square, Pretoria, South Africa, produced by Coleske Artist Management and hailed as among the best live entertainment showcases for a range of Afrikaans music and
HELSINKI, FINLAND – April 2025 – Helsinki Music Centre, home to Finland’s two most prestigious orchestras, has completed a significant technical renovation featuring an L-Acoustics L Series loudspeaker system as its centrepiece. The audio upgrade, part of a larger renovation
Robe will have a strong presence at Prolight+Sound 2025 in Hall 12.1 on Booth D10 together with all its associated businesses, all of which will be adjacent. New Robe products launched will include the T31 Cyc and T31 Cyc Slim
Taking place in Frankfurt, Germany, from April 8th to 11th, Prolight+Sound is one of the world’s leading international trade fairs for event technology. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the 2025 edition of the exhibition will provide
DWR Distribution, a company known for delivering innovative gear for live events, film, television, broadcast and theatre, is honoured to announce its appointment as the official distributor for Sound Devices in South Africa. Sound Devices, based in Reedsburg, Wisconsin,
Namibian-based technical supplier, dB Audio, is excited to announce the expansion of its Absen NT2.9 LED stock to over 80sqm of an identical batch of panels supplied by South African distributor, DWR Distribution. To put this investment in context, it’s important to
Tel Aviv-based creative lighting design studio LEAD founded by Omer Israeli and Dor Aichner – produced an eye-popping, sculptural lighting design concept for the Israeli tech company Mobileye’s 2025 Purim party event, staged in Pavilion 2 at the Tel
Connecting the Future of Audio-Visual Innovation in Southern Africa Practical Publishing is excited to announce the launch of Pro AV Africa 2026 Expo, which will be hosted at the Gallagher Convention Centre from July 14th to 16th, 2026. Practical Publishing has been
At the International Rigging Training 2025, the dB Audio team included Rivaldo Hafeni Mbekele, Titus Augustinus and David Arthur Beukes. For Namibian-based technical supply company, dB Audio, the past two decades have been all about training, growth, and getting even
Credit: © Marfa Lights Vilnius, Lithuania – High-profile politicians and dignitaries from across Europe attended a special event to mark a shift in the Baltic states’ power grid in February, with Green Hippo’s Hippotizer Media Servers energising the visuals. ‘Energy Independence
Photos by João Pedro Martins Lighting designer and DOP Alexandre (Alê) Augusto created a stunning lighting scheme for the latest series of The Masked Singer in Brazil, with his rental company, Spectrun Design e Iluminação, supplying the lighting equipment
RJ Bizet range will be on show at the booth in the Lightpower Village Robert Juliat returns to Prolight+Sound Frankfurt in the Lightpower Village (Hall 12.0, Stand C60) to showcase its latest LED followspots, profiles and Fresnels, with innovative,
Atlantis The Royal hotel boasts an L-Acoustics professional sound system in its grand lobby providing concert-hall grade audio to its guests Luxury resort raises hospitality audio standards with CTME-installed professional sound system Setting a new benchmark in luxury hospitality, Atlantis
Photos by Matt Le, Luxium Creative Mason Felps with 46 Entertainment has created an eye-catching lighting design including 68 x Robe iFORTE and 16 x iSpiider moving lights supplied by Backstage Productions for the 2025 leg of country music superstar
