Slovenian lighting designer Crt Birsa and rental company Event Lighting’s CEO Jernej Gustin thought laterally – with the help of 48 x Astera Titan Tubes – when lighting a livestream event staged at the impressive Cultural Centre of European Space Technologies (KSEVT) in Vitanje, Slovenia. The spectacular award-winning circular building

  Schouwburg is the municipal Theatre in Kortrijk in the West Flanders region of Belgium, and is located right at the heart of this attractive city in Schouwburgplein (Theatre Square). Flanked by several historic buildings, it offers two stage spaces, an 800-seater main hall and a smaller 120 capacity space that is

  You are invited to attend DWR Distribution’s AV Open Day to be hosted on 23 March. Please visit our offices any time between 10 am and 4 pm.   The focus will be on AV related products including tvONE, Magenta, Green Hippo, Visual Productions, Sharp/NEC, Absen, Audix, Magnimage and

  Robe T1 Profile LED luminaires have been installed at the 1700 capacity Capitole Theatre in Ghent, Belgium, where they are deployed on the front lighting bridge for key lighting and specials, replacing the previous tungsten fixtures. The T1 Profile investment was part of a drive to update the remaining

“Dance Passion” returns to the BBC in early 2022, celebrating all forms and genres of the UK’s vibrant dance sector, in a special collaboration between BBC Arts and One Dance UK, supported by Arts Council England. Nick Jevons was brought onboard by technical production supplier JHAV to light and production

  The Harbour Club brand is renowned in the Netherlands and around the world for its distinctive blend of quality, mouth-watering, high-end cuisine, vibrant international ambience, stunning industrial backdrops, and cool contemporary art, offering a unique dining-based experience that’s stylish and fun. The latest evolution in this successful concept is

  Robert Juliat is very proud to continue its collaboration with Japan’s Zepp Hall network of prestigious concert venues via its exclusive Japanese distributor, Sogo Butai Co., Ltd.   The latest project, supplied and installed by Sogo Butai, was for the 2900+ capacity Zepp Haneda in Tokyo and consists of

  DWR Distribution is delighted to announce a two day DiGiCo SD Training workshop to be hosted by Kyle Robson on 30 and 31 March (9 am to 4 pm) at our offices in Johannesburg. The training course, designed for those who have a basic understanding of audio consoles, will

  DWR Distribution is delighted to announce DiGiCo SD Training to be hosted by Kyle Robson on 6 April from 9am to 4pm at the Cape Audio College in Observatory, Cape Town. The training course, designed for those who have a basic understanding of audio consoles, will provide delegates with

  You are invited to join DWR Distribution’s Kyle Robson as he presents DiGiCo S-Series training on 5 April from 9am to 4pm at the Cape Audio College in Obervatory, Cape Town. The course will cover the following topics: Introduction and console design Console navigation, layout and operation I/O configuration

  To our valued clients   DWR Distribution’s annual stock take will take place this Friday, 25 February.   We will have a skeleton team available in case of an emergency, but regrettably will not be able to generate any invoices during the process.   Many thanks for your understanding.

In 2021, Zac Brown Band (ZBB) hit the road again with their “Comeback Tour”, re-energising a live campaign that had originally started in 2019, rolled into 2020 and then was abruptly halted due to the pandemic! Lighting designer Chris Cockrill of Livelight Design updated his original design for the fall

It brings DWR Distribution great pleasure to announce Vectorworks Spotlight 2022 Training, presented by Dylan Jones and to be held 7 to 11 March from 9 am to 4 pm at DWR Distribution in Johannesburg.   The Vectorworks 2022 entertainment tools focus on improving your workflow and saving you time. 

  DWR Distribution was over the moon to welcome delegates to the very first DiGiCo S-Series training of the year hosted on 3 February 2022 and presented by Kyle Robson. As there is always interest in training from people living across the South African border, the session was recorded by

  The Brixton community, young and old, came together for the amazing Brixton Light Festival parade hosted on 6 February 2022. Residents dressed up as Creatures of the Light, and the 232-meter high Sentech Tower, commonly known as the Brixton Tower, was lit with Robe lighting fixtures and graced the

  A Robe Fixture Maintenance Training course presented by Tyler Pugin, will be held on 3 March from 9 am to 4 pm at DWR Distribution, Johannesburg.   With a focus on Robe lighting fixtures, the course will equip technicians to know how to clean, maintain and carry out troubleshooting.

  WHAT: Passion for Theatre from a Technical Perspective WHERE: Market Photo Workshop , MPW Auditorium, Newtown, Johannesburg WHEN: Monday, 28 February 2022 from 10am – 4pm ACCESS: registration require (R50 limited number due to Covid 19 regulations   Calling all aspiring theatre crew and anyone interested in working in the technical side

  USA – The sunny Christ Fellowship Churches in South Florida are enjoying new visions during services at five locations this year, following a major investment in Hippotizer Media Servers to playback pre-made content and drive LED pixel strips with swathes of colour.   Three of Christ Fellowship’s largest locations,

If you live in Cape Town, please join DWR Distribution for various training days to be hosted in 2022 thanks to the generous hospitality of Cape Audio College. The courses will kick off with Basic Rigging Training at the end of March, and during the year, delegates can look forward

February – When Israeli tech giant Rapyd, which provides an API-based “fintech-as-a-service,” hosted a dynamic company rooftop party in Tel Aviv, LEAD selected an array of Claypaky fixtures to pull off one of the most innovative show concepts of the year. Tel Aviv-based Lighting and Stage Designers Omer Israeli and

A new Anolis LED lighting scheme is illuminating the famous exterior façade of the Rosary Basilica at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes (Sanctuaire de Notre-Dame de Lourdes), an ultimate destination calling pilgrims and worshipers from worldwide to the south of France. The stunning new lighting was designed and

  Team South Africa participated alongside 190 countries at Expo 2020 Dubai, which opened its doors on 1 October 2021, under the theme Identity: South African Culture. Wilhelm Disbergen, a production designer for the past two decades who specialises in the set, lighting, and AV design for theatre productions, put

February– Christmas and New Year celebrations in Mumbai, India were especially dazzling thanks to a light and laser spectacular showcasing the beauty of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, a 5.6 km long, eight-lane wide bridge connecting Bandra in the western suburbs of Mumbai with Worli in the south. Spectators in India’s

  Ultra-modern multifunctional venue undergoes audio upgrade to its concert hall with L-Acoustics installation   UFA, RUSSIA – February 2022 – Upon its inauguration in 2007, the newly-built Toratau Congress Hall became an instant architectural icon. Encompassing 14 multifunctional conference rooms, three VIP meeting rooms, a concert hall, a massive,

tvONE and Green Hippo have announced they will bring their innovative new technologies directly to partners and end users in their own countries, focusing on a series of localized tradeshow events around the world. After making the move to not exhibit at ISE 2022 in Barcelona, the company will focus

  Amman, Jordan – Amman Academy’s brand-new theater space is open for 2022, offering students and educators world-class, professional lighting with a range of Strand and Vari-Lite luminaires and control from Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting. The prestigious private school, which is renowned in Jordan for its

      Jarrad Donovan from Juxta Design chose a full grandMA3 lighting control system for Hillsong Church’s recent “Simply Christmas” special production which was staged at The Hillsong Convention Centre in Norwest, Sydney, Australia. The slick and vibrant event was slightly different from the usual Hillsong “Christmas Spectacular” show, both

A special edition of BBC’s The One Show in Glasgow for the COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference was broadcast live from the foyer of the BBC Scotland building on the banks of the River Clyde, featuring an eye-catching set designed by Ali Mills and constructed from recycled materials …

The dynamic duo AV and Beyond and Tailormade Group pulled out all stops when commissioned by Levergy to work on Nedbank’s YouthX, a platform designed to enable the youth to realize their potential and to learn from experts and in return sculpt their futures. This Nedbank campaign kicked off in

  Walnut Hill Community Church located in Connecticut, USA, provided a combination of both in-person and online weekend services to their five campus congregation. The central campus in Bethel, CT, has invested in top level production values and technology, which includes the purchase of a grandMA3 compact XT lighting console

  DWR Distribution invites you to join our new Telegram Channel reserved for training and event updates during 2022. Everyone is welcome to join the channel at https://t.me/+cMpkoyY15HAzMGM0 There are many workshops and open days planned for the year ahead and, we hope that something tickles your fancy! Have a

You are invited to join Fanie Pieterse, a South African audio engineer, as he presents a Microphone Techniques training session at DWR Distribution on 22 February from 9 am to 4 pm in Johannesburg. The course will include: Understanding your space’s unique needs Choosing the right microphone for the application

  Join Jaques Pretorius as he presents a grandMA2 Advanced User Training course on 16 and 17 February from 9 am to 4 pm at DWR Distribution, Johannesburg.   The session will take you through advanced features of the console and teach you complex techniques allowing you to take your

The grandMA2 Basic Training course is specially created for beginners with the aim to make operators familiar with the basic functions of the grandMA control panel, the panel interface, and the main features of the software and operating philosophy. The course will be presented by Jaques Pretorius and will be

The grace and fluidity of dancer’s movements were enhanced by an equally elegant lightshow designed by Koen De Clerck for “Cogétama” a special choreographed ballet work created and produced by Glen Lambrecht Productions, commissioned by the Municipality of Aalter. It was staged at the City Hall Auditorium of Aalter in

  Join DWR Distribution’s Kyle Robson as he presents DiGiCo S-Series training on 3 February from 9am to 4pm in Johannesburg.   The course will cover the following topics:   Introduction and console design Console navigation, layout and operation I/O configuration and patching Networking and external control Tips and tricks

DWR Distribution is delighted to invite you to join us for training and a few upcoming events during 2022. While a basic year planner has been drawn up, invitations and information for each course will be communicated closer to the time. Please note, pre-bookings will be made quarterly, and dates

Astera PixelBrick wireless battery-powered LED lighting fixtures proved a perfect solution for a major section of “Bolesworth Christmas”, a visually stimulating and fun illuminated trial experience staged at Bolesworth Castle, an impressive Grade II listed country house near Tattenhall, Cheshire, England. Lighting designer Nick Jevons was asked to add lighting

  Knoxville, TN, January 13, 2022 — FOH engineer Lloyd Williams (The Fray, Trixie Mattel) has chosen the eMotion LV1 Live Mixer for Against the Current’s 2021–2022 North American and European tour.   Known for their massive social media audience and energetic live shows, U.S. pop/rock band Against the Current

Anolis Ambiane pure white and RGBW LED lighting fixtures have been installed at the 420-seat Auditorium du Louvre, an oak-panelled performance and presentation space designed by world-famous architect IM Pei within the Musée du Louvre complex in Paris, France. The multi-purpose venue is used for a diversity of events like

The UK panto season is back with a BIG bang after waiting in the wings during 2020 as the country squared up to Covid-19, reigniting all things panto like slapstick comedy, toilet-brow innuendo, gawdy sets, psychedelic vibrance and total craziness for which it’s known and appreciated, with lighting designers around

  Prague, Czechia – Formidable Queen frontman Freddie Mercury took to the stage in the form of tribute performer Michael Kluch and his band in September, for a huge concert at Prague’s 18,000-capacity O2 Arena. The group, named Queenie, played the ‘Queen Relived’ show with a rock ‘n’ roll lighting

  Doughty Engineering  was the supplier of choice for Audio Light Systems when the company was contracted to kit out a lecture theatre and public event space at Norwich University of Arts (NUA). Neil McLucas, project manager at Audio Light Systems explained: “We were brought on board by NUA to