May-Claypaky demonstrated the brilliant engineering of its Xtylos laser-source lighting fixtures at a dynamic invitational event held by another engineering innovator in Silicon Valley. Bicoastal Studio RRD used a large complement of Claypaky Xtylos provided by Christie Lites to transform an empty office building into a spectacular futuristic, cyber-style

  If have completed the DiGiCo SD Basic Training, then you are ready for the next step! Please join Kyle Robson for DiGiCo SD Intermediate Training from 17 – 18 May from 9 am to 4 pm at DWR Distribution in Johannesburg. DiGiCo SD Intermediate training will cover the following

DWR Distribution invites you to join Kyle Robson for a Basics DiGiCo SD-Series Training Session in Johannesburg on 16 May from 9 am to 4 pm. Delegates will be provided with an overview of the SD range and the knowledge to set up and operate the console at a basic

   Czech Republic-based lighting manufacturer Robe turned up the heat, the spectacle and the topicality and importance of respecting the planet in presenting the finale of its “All Environments” live performance show trilogy. This dazzling display of creativity and imagination featured 350 of Robe’s latest iSeries of IP rated products

  With a jam-pack training calendar, South African based DWR Distribution takes pleasure in hosting workshops throughout the year, but their favourite part is being able to offer motivational talks that remind people of what is possible, why they love the industry in the first place and ideas they can

Gary Atkins from Digital Fabric with DWR’s Dylan Jones. TVOne’s Best Educational Solution Award was presented to Digital Fabric who specified over a hundred Dual DVI Scalers to the Stellenbosch University in the Western Cape Province, South Africa, a remarkable project that pushed the boundaries of educational technology. Digital Fabric

DWR Distribution is delighted to once again host a Clear-Com Workshop presented by Nick Chapman on 11 May from 9 am to 4 pm at our Johannesburg offices. Communication is critical in any production, and being able to use a comms system correctly is essential. Technicians working on live events,

Equitana is a four-day equine extravaganza staged every two years at Melbourne Showground in Australia celebrating the spirit and passion of Australian equestrians and the integral place that horses play in Australian hearts, minds, history, culture, and society. The last such event was in 2018 as the 2020 one was

  Master the configuration, control, and monitoring of a L-Acoustics system from the source output to the loudspeaker inputs at a training session presented by DWR Distribution’s Richard Smith at the Durban Jewish Club on 10 May from 9 am to 5 pm. Delegates wishing to participate are required to

If you have attended and passed the L-Acoustics System and Workflow training, please join  the Soundvision Training to be presented by Richard Smith from DWR Distribution and will be held at the Durban Jewish Club on 9 May from 9 am to 5 pm. Don’t miss an opportunity to discover

Astera is no longer the new kid on the block and has become a key player in the film and event lighting industries, producing products that are innovative, wireless and a pleasure to use. Join Marlene Riley from DWR Distribution on 10 May from 9 am to 11 am at

With a demand for International Rigging Training in South Africa, it was a privilege for DWR Distribution to welcome Ruud de Deugd, a rigging specialist, to Johannesburg. The course, attended by 22 delegates, was held in February this year and included five intensive days of theory and calculations, with the

  With LED Video walls evolving in pixel pitch, brightness, application, and popularity, Magnimage provides outstanding by-products that include video processors, switchers, video wall controllers and accessories. South African rental company MGG recently purchased a Magnimage MIG-680 and MIG-EC90, and freelancer Marothi Morathwe (aka Dickey) is only too happy to

Germany – German digital solutions company HTFmediserv GmbH & Co. KG has invested in Vari-Lite VL5LED Wash luminaires from Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, to provide high intensity lighting capabilities and eye-candy effects for its tradeshow and events customers. The move follows a change of direction for

Among the most watched and anticipated entertainment and broadcast moments of the year – the Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show – saw superstar Rhianna rock back to live performance at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, USA, in a showstopping performance accompanied by a slick, elegant and super-epic

Visiting a casino is no longer just about gambling as today’s guests expect to be entertained throughout their entire visit, including the use of high-end, innovative video for truly unforgettable experiences. High rollers also demand this engagement in every area of their day-to-day lives, and casino owners who fail to

Manchester Opera House has recently replaced its in-house followspots by purchasing two Robert Juliat Arthur LT 800W LED followspots from White Light in the UK. Arthur LT is a long-throw version of the original Arthur followspot with a narrower beam (4°-10° zoom range) and an output that exceeds that of

  — Waves and Grass Valley will demonstrate advanced audio processing and mixing for live broadcast productions at Grass Valley’s booth, Central Hall #C2408, at the NAB Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, April 16-19 — NAB Show, Las Vegas, NV, April 16, 2023 — At the Grass Valley booth

You are invited to discover all the features of MA Lighting dot2 lighting course at a practical two-day training workshop presented by Jaques Pretorius from 3 – 4 May, 9 am to 4 pm, at DWR Distribution, Johannesburg. Become familiar with the functions of the dot2 lighting console, the interface

DWR Distribution takes great pleasure in inviting technical teams and volunteers at Houses of Worship to join us for Advanced Lighting and Audio Technical Training at our offices in Johannesburg. The lighting workshop presented by Michael Taylor-Broderick will take place on 25 April and the audio session by Jaco Beukes

  Legendary film music composer, Hans Zimmer, drew over a million fans to arenas, stadiums and open-air concerts for his spectacular Hans Zimmer Live European Tour, his first large-scale arena tour since the pandemic. The Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe award winning composer performed live on stage, joined by an

Knoxville, TN, April 4, 2023 — Production mixer Mike Stock (Senior Audio Mixer for Fox Sports L.A., and production mixer for The Jennifer Hudson Show, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Conan and Dr. Phil) has chosen Waves’ plugins and SuperRack SoundGrid for mixing the 2023 Super Bowl preshow, halftime commentary segments and post-show program.

Kansas City, MO, USA – Kansas City’s brand-new International Airport terminal has opened with a focus on traveller experience, offering a technology-rich terminal with large LED walls driven by tvONE’s Green Hippo® Media Servers. The new multimillion-dollar, 39-gate single terminal is billed as the largest single infrastructure project in Kansas

  The grandMA3 User Training, presented by Jaques Pretorius, is an introductory course for users with knowledge of the MA Tips Videos and will be held at DWR Distribution on 19 and 20 April from 9 am to 4 pm.  The aim of this course is to familiarize the operator with

DWR Distribution took pleasure in hosting their very first  Absen ACE Training workshop presented by Dylan Jones from 2 – 3 March in Johannesburg. With the Absen brand taking off in South Africa and an increased demand from technicians wanting to up their skills, the comprehensive training program provided delegates

DWR Distribution enjoyed a fantastic AV Open Day on 1 March showcasing their latest product range from professional suppliers including Absen, Green Hippo, and Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH. Orchestrated by DWR’s Dylan Jones, the AV Open day allowed  clients to view cutting-edge technology, live demonstrations and gain valuable

  Become a K-System Technician! DWR Distribution invites you to recognize the standard configurations of the benchmark Kx system and gain hands-on experience rigging and listening to them. Join Richard Smith on 18 April from 9 am to 5 pm at Eventech in Centurion. Interested delegates are required to have

  Renaldo van den Berg, a South African Lighting Designer and owner of Tryfer Industries has come to rely on Vectorworks for his designs and drawings. He recently upgraded to Vectorworks 2023 and has also invested in a grandMA3 viz-key from DWR Distribution to assist his pre-programming workflow. “The overall

K Series provides optimal sound coverage at Kuwait’s world-class indoor multi-purpose events venue, set to become the country’s new entertainment destination   Kuwait City, Kuwait – March 2023 – In a highly anticipated event, legendary Egyptian pianist and composer, Omar Khairat, and his full orchestra of 50 talented instrumentalists, made

  Iceland – The popular Idol TV singing competition burst back onto Icelandic screens recently after a hiatus of more than ten years, updating its staging and visuals with four LED screen elements which were all driven by Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 Media Servers. The fifth season’s finale was broadcast live

As part an inventory renewal of static profile luminaires, the Paris Opera has ordered nearly 300 x Robe T11 Profile and T11 PCs, which will join the 200 x T1 and T2 Profiles already in place at the primary opera and ballet company of France. All the fixtures are supplied

Hamburg, Germany, 03/17/23 – tvONE’s powerful CORIOmaster2 video processor has been installed at the heart of German AV distributor Kern & Stelly Medientechnik GmbH’s brand-new showroom, driving a wide variety of displays throughout the space. When Hamburg-based Kern & Stelly moved into its new premises, the team took the opportunity

Canberra-based Elite Event Technology (EET) supplied 96 x Astera AX1 PixelTubes for an eye-catching lighting design to illuminate a special Ministry of Sound Orchestral concert staged at Stage 88, a permanent venue ensconced in the leafy green environs of Commonwealth Park, Canberra, ACT. EET’s client was promoter Zaccaria Concerts and

  L-Acoustics immersive audio pivotal to success of multi award-winning theme park attraction POITIERS, France – March 2023 – Launched last summer to worldwide acclaim, the multi award-winning Chasseurs de Tornades attraction at the Futuroscope theme park in Poitiers, France, is a breathtaking 360-degree immersive experience that follows the adventures

Please join Robert Izzett from DWR Distribution for a two-day Basic Rigging training course held from 12 to 13 April at DWR Distribution, Johannesburg where the emphasis will be on safety. The course aims to equip delegates with the rigging laws applied in South Africa according to SANS 10366. Robert

Miami, FL, USA – American singer Miley Cyrus returned to US screens recently for a massive live-broadcast party with a host of star guests. Taking place at Miami’s Telemundo Studios, it featured classic rock ‘n’ roll lighting effects mixed with a Miami club style setting, achieved using Vari-Lite VL5LED Wash