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Anolis Enjoys Light + Building Expo
LED lighting manufacturer Anolis enjoyed a busy and positive Light + Building 2026 expo in Frankfurt, Germany, where it launched two new products – Calumma Arts in collaboration with French Light and Calumma UN (Ultra Narrow) – and engaged with a host of visitors from across Europe and around the world.
Valentines Concert powered by DiGiCo Quantum 852T and KLANG:konductor wows audiences at Mazowsze
Annual Valentines concerts in the Mazowsze Concert Hall have long attracted a loyal following, and in 2026 audiences were treated to an extravaganza. Alongside the Mazowsze ensemble, the night featured legendary Polish rock band, Pectus. Łukasz Łęcki, monitor engineer for the Mazowsze Ensemble chose KLANG:konductor to manage the complex monitoring
New Robe Lighting for Multi-Media
Multi-Media has made a wonderful Robe investment for their Johannesburg and Cape Town branches, purchasing 24 Robe LEDBeam 350, 24 Robe Tetra2, and 4 Robe Esprite fixtures from DWR Distribution. Edwin Böhmer, lighting technician and designer at Multi-Media, is part of the well-known event and production company that has been
Loving Gerda Kruger
When Ofer Lapid from Gearhouse and Duncan Riley of DWR Distribution met for dinner at the well-known Troyville Hotel on Wednesday, 11 March, business and equipment were the last things on their minds. Their hearts were with Gerda Kruger — a true legend in South Africa’s live events industry —
CCPP Group chose grandMA3 compact XT
CCPP Group is known for delivering more than just technical services. While technical excellence is non-negotiable, what truly sets the company apart is its ability to connect with clients, understand the heartbeat of a project, step into the client’s vision, and then deliver the technical expertise that brings it to
grandMA3 User Training, Durban
You are invited to a three-day grandMA3 User Training Workshop hosted by DWR Distribution’s Jaques Pretorius and Michael Taylor-Broderick. The workshop will take place from 14–16 April from 9am to 5pm, at Vineyard Church in Morningside, Durban. This three-day programme is designed to familiarise participants with the essential functions of the grandMA3 software
Robe & Anolis Power the New Disney On Ice show, “Jump In!”
Feld Entertainment Inc., the worldwide leader in live touring family entertainment, launched its newest production of Disney On Ice presents Jump In! on August 29, 2025, in Orlando, FL. During the 2025-26 season, the tour will play 36 cities, including Miami, Atlanta, Baltimore, Newark, Philadelphia, Chicago, Montreal, Dallas, and Houston. Jump
Roland Professional AV Expands African Market Presence Through DWR Distribution Partnership
Barcelona, Spain — 16 March 2026 — Roland Professional AV has announced the appointment of DWR Distribution as the official distributor for the Roland Professional AV product range in South Africa. The agreement was signed during Integrated Systems Europe, the world’s leading AV systems integration exhibition, held in Barcelona.
SAHETI School invests in lighting to strengthen Drama and Cultural Education
SAHETI School in Bedfordview has enhanced its drama department with a new lighting upgrade, supplied and installed by DWR Distribution. Founded in 1974 under the leadership of Advocate George Bizos and a passionate group of founders, the school proudly celebrates 50 years of enlightened teaching and progressive education. As SAHETI
Robert Juliat new Morgane followspots celebrate Christian Bréan’s lighting at the Moulin Rouge
Following in the footsteps of its older Robert Juliat sisters, Lucy and Alice, it is now Morgane’s turn to continue the legacy of followspot lighting at the Moulin Rouge, the iconic Parisian cabaret that has enchanted the city’s nightlife since 1889. Robert Juliat has recently completed the installation of three
Norwood Productions lights up with even more ADJ
Randburg-based technical supply company Norwood Productions has expanded its lighting arsenal with the addition of 30 ADJ Jolt Panel FX IP fixtures, supplied by DWR Distribution. The new investment complements the 30 ADJ Jolt Bar FX units the company has purchased over the past couple of years, bringing
Engineers choose two DiGiCo Quantum 338s for Halsey’s Back to Badlands World Tour
Front of house engineer James Butera has been touring with Halsey since 2023, and Schyler Blackman, monitor engineer, has been with them for almost a year. Both engineers are enjoying the DiGiCo Quantum 338, supplied by Clair Global for this high-energy world tour. Halsey is an American singer song-writer, originally
ADJ Fixtures Power Dynamic Floor Package for They Might Be Giants ‘The Big Tour’
When alternative rock icons They Might Be Giants hit the road for their recent North American run, the production embraced a bold yet flexible lighting approach that could deliver impact, nostalgia, and variety night after night. Central to that design was a compact but powerful floor package supplied by Eagle
Basic Theatre Flyman Training
Get stage-ready with Basic Theatre Flyman Training taking place at the Teatro at Montecasino on 1 April from 9 am to 4pm! This beginner’s course, presented by Gearhouse Splitbeam in association with DWR Distribution, dives into the world of single and double-purchase handline flying systems, covering essential terminology, operation, and
Anolis Launches New Products at Light + Building 2026
LED lighting manufacturer Anolis launches two exciting new products at the Light + Building 2026 expo in Frankfurt next week, further expanding its extensive range of premium-quality products for all architectural and built environment applications. Anolis products are proudly made in Europe. The Anolis booth – Stand D40 in Hall
Absen supports Omega and DWR at the Absa Cape Epic
DWR Distribution, Absen and Omega are delighted to sponsor two riders taking part in the 2026 Absa Cape Epic – the man with the ‘lekker’ strong legs, Andrew Hermanson, Senior Account Manager from Omega Digital Solutions, and DWR’s own Robert Izzett, Director and Head of Sales. (Above): DWR’s Robert Izzett
Robe Shines at the TPi Awards 2026
Robe Lighting was proud to be the production lighting supplier for the TPi Awards 2026, staged at Evolution in Battersea, London, UK, and once again ensured that the room shimmered with colour, vibrance and style that helped rock the glamour for one of the production entertainment industry’s BIGGEST nights of
Anolis Assists Award-Winning Théâtre des Champs-Élysées Lighting Renovation
The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, located near Paris’s famous Avenue des Champs-Élysées, has had the lighting in its main 1900-capacity auditorium completely reimagined. A new award-winning design by ProjetScénie, which collected the 2025 LIT Award for Heritage Lighting Design, includes a modern, sustainable feature lighting solution from Anolis to illuminate the famous
RCF and University of Modena and Reggio Emilia open applications for the 2026 Sound Engineering Postgraduate Course
Reggio Emilia, Italy—RCF, in collaboration with the Department of Sciences and Methods for Engineering (DISMI) at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Unimore), has opened applications for the Postgraduate Course “Sound Engineering” for Academic Year 2025/2026. Designed to develop both theoretical and practical competence, the program focuses on the
Guadeloupe’s Cultural Weekend starts with a bang, thanks to DiGiCo Quantum 225 and SD12
Mouvement Mas K Klé are a musical collective that celebrates the modern and historic culture of Guadeloupe. As part of Guadeloupe’s Cultural Weekend, the group performed with others from across the Archipelago in a huge celebration of Caribbean culture with music, dancing and live performances. Sono Scène supplied the event
Visual Productions presents NetPanel
Visual Productions presents NetPanel, a refined family of compact 89x89mm networked wall panels that bring intuitive, tactile control to architectural lighting projects. The E1 encoder, F2 fader and B4 button models mix seamlessly to create custom interfaces for hospitality lobbies, upscale retail, corporate atriums, offices, public spaces, and more.
L-Acoustics Opens Americas Regional Headquarters in Nashville Featuring L-Acoustics Showroom and L-Acoustics Creative Studio
Facility at heart of Music City’s creative ecosystem features second global HYRISS showroom and Creative Studio for spatial audio innovation NASHVILLE, TN – L-Acoustics, a leading global creator of professional audio technology, opened its first dedicated Americas regional headquarters in Nashville today, a bold move that puts the company at
ADJ Showcases Performance Ready Innovations at ISE 2026
ADJ returned to Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 with a strong presence, welcoming lighting and AV professionals from across the EMEA region to experience its latest Performance Ready solutions firsthand. Exhibiting from stand #6Q300, the company presented a curated selection of new lighting and control products, alongside professional audio solutions
Green Hippo Training, Johannesburg
You’re invited to Green Hippo Training with Dylan Jones on 8 and 9 April at DWR Distribution in Johannesburg. This hands-on course will guide you through Hippotizer Basic 1, 2, and Shape 3D, giving you practical experience in operating, configuring, and optimizing your Hippotizer Media Server, with a focus on the v4.9 software. Whether you’re just
Astera Certified Mastery Class, Cape Town
Join Johnny Scholtz for the Astera Certified Mastery Class on 8 April, from 9am to 5pm at DWR Distribution in Cape Town. This comprehensive training is designed to equip you with the skills to fully maximize the features across the Astera product range. The course covers product knowledge, AsteraApp control, and DMX integration, combined with hands-on practical
Keystone Productions Invests in First LED Screen with Absen NT1.9 V2
It’s an exciting new chapter for Justin and Jonathan le Roux, owners of Keystone Productions, who have taken delivery of their first ever LED Display panels. After carefully waiting for a solution that would meet their broadcast and event requirements, the company has invested in the Absen NT1.9 V2, supplied
Counting Crows find Sweet Spot with Robe
Lighting designer Conner Ostrowski of Wide Open Productions was excited to join the Counting Crows creative team earlier in 2025, bringing fresh ideas and energy to the stage aesthetics as the legendary Bay Area rockers hit the road with their Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets album and world tour. (Above):
The new Prolyte catalogue is here!
We’re excited to share the brand-new Prolyte 2026 Catalogue with you. Inside, you’ll discover our latest innovations, updated product ranges, and detailed technical information to support your upcoming projects. Whether you’re preparing for the upcoming season or exploring new solutions, this edition is packed with inspiration and practical insights.
KLOTZ and their latest at ISE 2026
Integrated Systems Europe in Barcelona proved to be a great success for KLOTZ AIS this year. During the exhibition days, they presented their latest for professional signal transmission to a broad and highly interested audience. KLOTZ hybrid bulk cables CAT7 / 110 Ohm + Power Hybrid Cables: HC71PC25 &
Blackmotion embrace the future with Absen LED
Blackmotion Production’s new Absen NT2.6 V2 has been five years in the making. In December 2025, Kagiso “KG” Moima took ownership of the new LED screen, and what was predominantly a lighting-focused business has now embraced the world of LED display. (Above): Kagiso Moima, founder of Blackmotion, with DWR’s Duncan
RDNet Operator Training, Johannesburg
Jaco Beukes looks forward to presenting RCF RDNet Operator Training on 1 April from 9 am to 5pm at DWR Distribution. This course provides all the necessary knowledge to set up and configure an RDNet network. From cabling topology and network component configuration to loudspeaker and software setup, you’ll walk
DiGiCo Basic S-Series and Quantum Training, Cape Town
Join Kyle Robson for training on the DiGiCo S-Series and Quantum range of consoles on 25 March from 9am to 5pm at DWR Distribution, Cape Town and get your hands on the industry’s leading equipment. The training session will cover the following topics: Console and Accessories Overview Sessions Creation Audio
Robert Juliat Arthur LTs star in My Favourite Broadway
When South African lighting designer Oliver Hauser worked on Jonathan Roxmouth’s My Favourite Broadway last year, he incorporated two manually operated Robert Juliat ARTHUR 1014LT followspots. The show, produced by Howard Events with event technical supplied by Multi-Media, ran from 25 July to 3 August at Johannesburg’s Teatro at Montecasino. © Lauge Sorensen My Favourite Broadway featured songs from some of the
Astera QuikBeam Wins ISE Best of Show Award
Astera’s new QuikBeam luminaire – launched at last week’s Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) expo staged at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain – also won a Best of Show Award at the show. This was within the TVBEurope category … which recognises standout, innovative broadcast-grade AV products
Robe Goes Giga at ISE 2026
Czech lighting manufacturer Robe s.r.o. made a strong and vibrant impression and launched its much-anticipated landmark new GigaPointe® luminaire at the 2026 Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) expo in Barcelona last week. GigaPointe is powered by a 350W white Phosphor Laser source and has an advanced LSW-3™ engine that produces
Robe Fixture Maintenance Training, Cape Town
Cape Town, you are invited to attend Robe Fixture Maintenance Training presented by Tyler Pugin. This training session will cover best practices for cleaning, maintaining, and troubleshooting Robe lighting fixtures. Join us on 12 March from 9 am to 5pm at DWR Distribution, Cape Town. Topics covered: Fixture Maintenance and
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 the L-Acoustics Drive Training presented by Richard Smith on 11 March from 9am to 5pm at DWR Distribution. Please note, those wishing to participate are required to have L-Acoustics certification: System
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 10 March from 9am to 5pm at our offices in Johannesburg.
Vectorworks Training in Johannesburg
DWR Distribution invites you to Vectorworks Spotlight 2026 Training with Jade Manicom from 17 to 20 March, 9am to 5pm, at DWR Distribution, Johannesburg. This hands-on training session, designed for beginners and current users, is limited to just 12 participants to ensure a tailored learning experience. By the end of
DiGiCo Basic S-Series and Quantum Training in Johannesburg
Join Kyle Robson for training on the DiGiCo S-Series and Quantum range of consoles on 3 March from 9am to 5pm atDWR Distribution in Johannesburg and get your hands on the industry’s leading equipment. The training session will cover the following topics: Console and Accessories Overview Sessions Creation Audio
Robe at the Romanian National Opera
The Romanian National Opera in Bucharest (Opera Națională București), Romania’s leading national opera and ballet company, has invested in Robe moving and LED lights, which were delivered at the start of the year via Robe’s Romanian distributor, Senia Music. The new investments include iFORTES, Spiider LED wash beams, LEDBeam
RoboSpot Training, Johannesburg
You are invited to Robe RoboSpot FollowSpot System Training presented by Jaques Pretorius on 24 March, from 9 am to 5 pm at DWR Distribution, Johannesburg. During this session, Jaques will guide you through setting up the RoboSpot system, pairing it with the latest Robe LED lighting technology, and
RCF Unveils Stuttgart’s MHP Arena Mega-Watt Audio Upgrade
Stuttgart, Germany – RCF announces the successful installation of a cutting-edge sound system at the MHP Arena Stuttgart, serving its 61,000 seats and public areas with unparalleled RCF sound quality. Over 11 tons of equipment, featuring more than 400 speaker modules that deliver 1 megawatt of continuous power. Meeting UEFA
Robert Juliat premieres Bizet 8-Colour at ISE 2026
(Above): The Robert Juliat team on the ISE 2026 stand In an exhibition the size of ISE it takes a lot to make an impression, but the new addition to Robert Juliat’s Bizet family of profiles and Fresnels managed to do just that with the World Premiere of the brand-new
Lowy Concert Hall Launches Substantial Sound Upgrade with L-Acoustics L-ISA
Sincopa 2002 Ltd Group deploy L2-based immersive system in Tel Aviv’s most prestigious concert venue TEL AVIV, Israel – Opened in 1957 with a design by the founding architects of the State of Israel,Dov Karmi and Ze’ev Rechter, Lowy Hall instantly became a cultural cornerstone that would define Israel’s
New gear for Omega Digital’s Events and Onsite Crew
Omega Digital’s Events and Onsite Crew—known for delivering smooth hybrid and virtual event experiences—have taken delivery of an RCF HDL 26-A Line Array System, a grandMA3 onPC command wing XT lighting console, a selection of ADJ fixtures, BirdDog cameras, and GM5 Stage Decks. “This is an exciting opportunity to grow
The new grandMA3 onPC DMX-key
The perfect combination of simplicity, power and the reliable grandMA3 system MA Lighting International announces the launch of a new product: The grandMA3 onPC DMX-key. MA Lighting International announces the launch of a new product: The grandMA3 onPC DMX-key. The grandMA3 onPC DMX-key is a powerful solution for
DWR Annual Stock Take
To all our clients Please note that the DWR Distribution annual stock take will take place from 26 February to 1 March. We will remain open for business during this period, but invoices for any purchases made will be issued the following week. We appreciate your understanding and continued support. #itsallaboutthepeople Save As
grandMA3 User Training, Cape Town
A three-day grandMA3 User Training workshop, presented by Jaques Pretorius, will be held at DWR Distribution, Cape Town, from 3 to 5 March from 9 am to 5 pm daily. This training course aims to familiarize the operator with the basic functions of the grandMA3 software and lighting consoles and
L-Acoustics System Implementation training, JHB
Join Richard Smith for the L-Acoustics System Implementation training to be held on 18 February from 9 am to 5 pm at DWR Distribution in Johannesburg. To enrol in this course, delegates must hold certification in the L-Acoustics System & Workflow course. Advance your skills by learning to implement a safe,
L-Acoustics System & Worklow training kicks off at DWR
It was a warm welcome to delegates attending the first L-Acoustics System & Workflow Training of the year, hosted at DWR Distribution in Johannesburg on 3 February. Presented by DWR’s Richard Smith, this foundation course was key to enabling delegates to attend future L-Acoustics training sessions. (Above): Richard Smith from