News

Stay up to date with the latest happenings in the live events and technical production industry. From product launches and training sessions to behind-the-scenes stories and project highlights, our news section is where you’ll find it all.

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Wheel of Fortune Spins for Robe

  Homebrew in Cape Town, South Africa, has invested in new Robe LEDBeam 150s for recording the most recent series of popular games show, Wheel of Fortune. The LEDBeam 150s were specified by head of lighting Daniel Louw, who oversees all things lighting related for a few productions at the

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Sennheiser Hourly Training demo on wired microphones

  DWR invites you to join Andreas van Niekerk from Sennheiser and Darren Durbach for a one-hour training and demonstration session focusing on Wired Microphones, particularly the 435 and 445 models. The sessions will be held at DWR Distribution on October 23rd, with available slots at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM,

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L-Acoustics Introduces HYRISS: One Space, Endless Experiences

  LONDON, United Kingdom – September 2024 — L-Acoustics unveils HYRISS (Hyperreal Immersive Sound Space), a groundbreaking audio solution redefining how we experience spaces through sound. HYRISS represents a paradigm shift in design, elevating the role of audio to match the importance of visual aesthetics in creating genuinely immersive, emotionally

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DWR Distribution attends Astera Training in Munich

Astera, renowned for its battery-powered, remote-controlled LED lights in the film and event lighting industries, recently hosted distributor training in Munich, Germany. DWR Distribution was invited to enhance their expertise with the latest product knowledge and maintenance practices. Johny Scholtz from DWR took part in the Train the Trainer sales

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Robe Shines with the Stars for Toby Keith American Icon

The stars gathered onstage, backstage and at the stage right artists bar in Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena packed with music fans and anticipation for a special concert … “Toby Keith: American Icon”, a heartfelt tribute to late singer-songwriter Toby Keith, who in addition to being an outstanding musician and performer, was

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Magnimage visits South Africa

  DWR Distribution was thrilled to welcome Della Leung and Gary Guo from Magnimage, a company known for its video switchers and other great products, to South Africa! Magnimage has rapidly gained traction in the country, with products such as the MIG EC90, W4000 and W2000 in high demand and

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LSC brings power assurance to North West University

    One of South Africa’s leading educational institutions, North West University (NWU), has chosen power solutions from LSC Control Systems at the core of the recent technical upgrade of its largest performance space, the Sanlam Auditorium. The APS (Advanced Power Systems) units were provided and installed by LSC’s South

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Robe & Anolis for Icon of the Seas

  Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International’s new game-changing ship, is setting new jaw-dropping standards and records in the world of vacations. Built at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, Icon features more than 40 different entertainment, leisure, and retail spaces, including three primary entertainment venues. The Royal

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Robe Bounces into Fifth Dimension at Brilliant PLASA 2024 Expo

  Robe lighting enjoyed a brilliant PLASA 2024 expo in London Olympia, tapping into the hustle and energy of the show which is again a vibrant landmark on the UK production technology industry calendar. Four new products were launched by the Czechia-based manufacturer – the iFORTE Fresnel, the PAINTE Fresnel,

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L-Acoustics Brings Concert Audio to West End’s FANGIRLS

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre showcases a Tony Gayle-designed L-Acoustics professional sound system in a landmark West End production LONDON, United Kingdom – September 2024 – The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is making waves in the West End with its UK premiere of FANGIRLS, an award-winning Australian musical that has taken the

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DWR appointed as South African Distributor for BirdDog

  DWR Distribution, a distributor in the South African audiovisual market, takes pleasure in announcing its recent appointment as a distributor for BirdDog, a globally recognized company specializing in a wide range of equipment including NDI encoders and decoders, PTZ cameras, and control software designed for the video production and

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CT Middle East invests in Robe

  Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) is based in the UAE, KSA, & Qatar, and delivers technical design, planning and production for some of the most ambitious and dynamic live events and system integration projects in the region. Creative Technology has been steadily investing in new Robe moving light fixtures

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LD Systems invests in Robe FORTES

Houston and San Antonio, Texas-based rental and event production solutions company LD Systems has invested in 32 x new Robe iFORTE LTX moving lights, purchased specifically to pair with their existing 14 x RoboSpot remote follow spotting control systems. “The iFORTE LTX is a proper ‘Swiss Army knife of fixtures’

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LD Systems invests in Robe FORTES

Houston and San Antonio, Texas-based rental and event production solutions company LD Systems has invested in 32 x new Robe iFORTE LTX moving lights, purchased specifically to pair with their existing 14 x RoboSpot remote follow spotting control systems. “The iFORTE LTX is a proper ‘Swiss Army knife of fixtures’

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Hippotizer out in force for South Africa’s National School of Arts

  Celebrated South African production designer Wilhelm Disbergen has completed an array of video-focused shows across his home country, utilising Hippotizer Media Servers to transform the look and feel of each piece. Disbergen – who has served as video and production designer for dance and ballet, musicals, opera, theatre and

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DiGiCo Launches Compact Quantum326 Console at PLASA

  Dual-screen, 26-fader model retains all the power and processing of the popular Quantum338   LONDON – PLASA Stand G11 – When the DiGiCo Quantum338 made its official 3:38pm launch at the 2020 NAMM Show, the crowd that was there to witness the console’s unveiling was unprecedented, with hundreds of

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Robe at PLASA 2024

Robe is using the buzz and hustle of the 2024 PLASA London expo to launch four new important and super-cool products – the iFORTE Fresnel, the PAINTE Fresnel, the SVOPATT and the SVB1. The new ‘Robe Live’ expo production performance extravaganza will be premiered on stand A70 – “The Fifth

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L-Acoustics Drive Training, JHB

  Master the configuration, control, and monitoring of an L-Acoustics system from the source output to the loudspeaker inputs at a training session presented by Richard Smith on 26 September from 9am to 5pm at DWR Distribution. Delegates wishing to participate are required to have L-Acoustics certification: System & Workflow or System

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L-Acoustics Soundvision Training, JHB

  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 25 September from 9am to 5pm at our offices in

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Basic Rigging Training, Durban

  You are invited to join Robert Izzett for a two-day Basic Rigging training course held from 5 – 6 Sep from 9am to 5pm at Grace Family Church, Riverside Campus.   With an emphasis on safety, the course aims to equip delegates with the rigging laws applied in South

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Vectorworks Spotlight Training, JHB

  Join Vectorworks Spotlight 2024 Training hosted by Jade Manicom at DWR Distribution in Johannesburg from September 11th to 13th. This specialized Introduction to Intermediate session spans three days, from 9 am to 4 pm, and is limited to 12 participants to ensure a personalized learning experience. By the end

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Green Hippo Training, Johannesburg

  Jade Manicom warmly invites you to join a two-day Green Hippo Training Session on October 15–16 at DWR Distribution in Johannesburg. During this training, you’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in operating, configuring, and optimizing your Hippotizer Media Server, with a focus on the v.4.8.2 software.  

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Magnimage EC90 morning training session

  You’re invited by Dylan Jones from DWR Distribution to join the Magnimage EC90 Training on 17 October from 9 am to 12 pm at our Johannesburg office. Please remember to book your spot in advance. Looking forward to seeing you there!   For AV technicians, this course is awesome

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L-Acoustics K3 a great fit for AJR Audio

  AJR Audio has achieved a significant milestone by investing in an L-Acoustics K3 audio system, becoming the first technical supply company in South Africa to do so. Though the company is well-acquainted with L-Acoustics, this new investment perfectly positions them for the future, enabling them to meet audio specifications

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grandMA3 User Training, Johannesburg

    You are invited to join Jaques Pretorius for a two-day grandMA3 User Training session at DWR Distribution scheduled for September 18th and 19th from 9 am  to 4 pm daily. The course aims to familiarise participants with the basic functions of the grandMA3 software and lighting console, along

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Robe in the rig for Stunning Milica Pavlović show in Zagreb

Over 200 Robe moving lights graced the stage in a lighting scheme designed by Sven Kučinić of LumiLas LLC for a show by Serbian superstar Milica Pavlović at the Zagreb Arena, Croatia. Sven was asked to light the high-profile concert after Pavlović’s show producers saw his lightshow for Croatian artist Gibonni

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Beetek appoints DWR as South African distributor

  Beetek is pleased to announce the appointment of DWR Distribution as its official distributor in South Africa and our second stock order will be arriving soon. Beetek delivers rugged, high-quality connection and transmission products for the ProAV industry, backed up with first-class service and support.   With this partnership,

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DWR enjoys a successful Back to the Future expo!

    It was all hands-on deck, and the team running at 88 miles per hour, for South African-based DWR Distribution which hosted its very first mini-exhibition at its offices in Johannesburg on 29 and 30 July. The idea was to create an experience people would remember, where industry professionals,

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Robe iBOLT makes Impression at Inauguration

Designer Chris de Lancey from Immersive Show Technology was asked to create a stunning architectural lighting scheme for the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, to help celebrate the recent South African presidential inauguration. Chris chose to work with Robe ESPRITE moving lights and one of the new Robe iBOLTS,

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Robe Has BEEN There Done That!

  A team from Netherlands-based creative studio Live Legends headed by project director Serge Patist and lighting designers Thomas de Vries and Bas Knappers completed a bold and modern interior design and technical – set, video, lighting and audio – scheme for the SIR.TEEN Group and their new Club BEEN,

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DWR Distribution to host Exhibition, 29 – 30 July!

  DWR Distribution, in collaboration with our international suppliers, is excited to host an exhibition on 29 and 30 July from 10 am to 5 pm at our offices in Johannesburg. Each supplier will have their own stand showcasing a variety of equipment and solutions including lighting, audio, LED screens,

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Robe for the 2024 Metro FM Awards

2024 was the second year that South African lighting designer Renaldo van den Berg has lit the prestigious Metro FM Awards, which is a leading celebration of African musical talent and creativity. Renaldo specified over 200 Robe moving lights to ensure that the high-energy-high-profile live broadcast on SABC was enjoyed

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DWR announces the arrival of Luminex

  DWR Distribution is pleased to announce the arrival of their latest product range, Luminex Network Intelligence, which is currently en route to South Africa. This is the time SA has been waiting for to catch up with international trends. “We are confident that the enthusiasm of the entire DWR

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Robe Makes a Positive Impression at the Baltic Opera Gdansk

The award-winning Opera Baltycka (Baltic Opera) in Gdansk, on Poland’s stunning north coast, has invested in new Robe lighting fixtures with the purchase of 18 x TX1 PosiProfiles and four PAINTES which have been installed into its current building. The opera house has a colourful and varied history and was

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Royal Theater Carré is illuminated by ANOLIS

The Royal Theater Carré (Koninklijk Theater Carré) is an attractive Neo-Renaissance style theatre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands located on the banks of the river Amstel. Founded in 1887, it was originally built as a permanent venue for the Carré circus family and their popular ‘horse-play’ circus-theatre shows, but was later repurposed to also

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Arcadia Lights Up Glasto 2024 with Dragonfly and Robe iBOLTS

  Flames, lasers and lights fired up the night sky at the 2024 Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts in the UK as Arcadia launched its amazing new “Dragonfly” spectacular concept – a sculptural installation, performance arena, a live show and a complete world of visual, aural and sensory experience,

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Leon Pheiffer uses Absen for his daughter’s music video

There’s a special bond between fathers and daughters, and for Leon Pheiffer, the owner of EPH Group, it was a privilege to do something extraordinary for his daughter. Using his Absen LED panels, he contributed to creating Jemma Catherine’s music video for her sixth single release, “Verkleur Verskeur,” with the

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Robe iBOLT demo with DWR Distribution

    It’s finally here, and DWR is excited to share it with you! Grab your warm jacket and join us for a Robe iBOLT demonstration, the latest from Robe Lighting, on 11 July from 6pm at DWR Distribution. Boerewors Rolls & refreshments will be served.   Book your Spot

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Keeping Astera In Sight

  Adriano Candeloro is a founding director and technology guru at Sightline Productions – a busy and successful NSW-based AV and rental company specialising in delivering the very highest technical production values to a range of corporate and B2B clients across Australia, New Zealand and much further afield with a

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Certified Barco Encore 3 Training

  Dylan Jones from DWR Distribution in South Africa had an incredible time at the Barco Train the Trainer Session for the new Encore 3 platform. It was an eye-opening experience, highlighting Barco’s relentless push for innovation. The intensive three-day course on Image Processing using the Barco Encore 3 and

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Claypaky Xtylos Wrap Up Wagner’s Ring Cycle with “Götterdämmerung” for the Finnish National Opera

  Mikki Kunttu brought Richard Wagner’s epic “Der Ring des Nibelungen,” also known as the Ring tetralogy, to a breathtaking conclusion at the Finnish National Opera with the performance of the monumental, nearly six-hour-long “Götterdämmerung” featuring Claypaky Xtylos, the world’s first laser-based beam lighting fixture. The first installment of the

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The New Standard in Virtual Intercom Solutions

  The future of intercom is here! We’re excited to announce the launch of Gen-IC™, Clear-Com’s revolutionary cloud-based intercom solution. Gen-IC delivers crystal-clear, real-time communication for your team, anywhere. It’s a scalable, cloud-hosted service with up to 24 channels, perfect for small and large teams alike. Simply connect via the

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