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.

Get the scoop on what’s new at DWR, follow our journey with industry partners, and discover the people and moments that make our community so unique. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, information, or innovation — this is the place to be.

Robe Taps into Lady Gaga Mayhem at Coachella

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 took this art to new levels. Her two-hour performance complete

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MilanAVB takes gold!

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 at InfoComm Show. Congratulations to all members of this hardworking

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Artscape Theatre invests in the future with Robert Juliat LED followspots from DWR Distribution

 (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 Head of Sound). Cape Town, South Africa’s long-established, premiere theatre

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Robe SVOPATTS for Amadeus Awards Event

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 standing out than the occasion itself was an eye-catching production

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Hippotizer MX Series packs a punch for WrestleMania

  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.   Eight Hippotizer Kasai MX Media Servers – which are distributed

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ROXX Open Day –  Hope to see you there!

  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.   Experience firsthand the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of the ROXX

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Astera for Porsche Macan Electric Reveal

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 Electric car presented by Porsche San Francisco at their showroom

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grandMA3 User Training, Durban

  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 place at the Vineyard Church in Morningside, Durban — a big thank you to

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Muziekgieterij Enjoys the Robe Vibes

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 and rehearsal rooms. The 1100-capacity large hall and 420-person small

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Innibos 2024: Unforgettable Lighting and Sound Experience

   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 drama, and incredible music. MGG was once again chosen by

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Anolis for Prestige City of Dijon Lighting Installation

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 Dijon, France. The project was titled “Les reflets de l’Or”

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Astera launches QuikPunch Luminaire

   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 lens, featuring a 13º – 60º zoom, with no stray

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Robe Rocks at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025

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 world’s largest live music broadcast event, staged this year at

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Green Hippo Ships HYCO MX & MEUSE MX Hippotizer Media Servers

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 production, Hippotizer HYCO & MEUSE provide unrivalled playback and generative performance.

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Vectorworks Training in Johannesburg

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 to just 12 participants) offers personalised guidance to help you

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TUT equips students for industry with a grandMA3 upgrade and training

(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 training on the grandMA3 lighting control platform. Over the past

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DWR sponsors new console for TX Theatre following theft

(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 former Artistic Director of the National Arts Festival — reached

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DiGiCo Masterclass Cape Town!

  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 PM at our office in Cape Town. With two decades of

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L-Acoustics Breaking the Stereo Barrier

(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 the Stereo Barrier: First Complete Solution to Transform Stereo into

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Robe Fixture Maintenance Training, Cape Town

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 will cover everything you need to know about caring for

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Fundamentals of Lighting – Training in Johannesburg

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 DWR Distribution in Johannesburg. This interactive workshop is a great

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The Visual Productions SpiNode

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! The SpiNode is a high-performance eDMX node purpose-built for LED

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Robe Moves & Grooves with Blackmotion

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 busy, innovative, and well-respected technical production and rental company based

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Clear-Com Training with Nick Chapman and Kyle Robson

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 everything from basic 2-wire communication systems to the full Clear-Com

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DiGiCo Masterclass in South Africa

  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 of experience in Live Sound, Post Production, and Recording, Tristan will

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DWR welcomes Kyle Freemantle as Solution Architect

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 solutions, deliver presentations and live demonstrations to clients, address technical

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Robe Fixture Maintenance Training, Durban

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, Durban. This full-day session will cover everything you need to

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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 28 to 30 May 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

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DWR KZN share the love on Freedom Day

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 transport for 40 kids from the local development soccer team

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Netherlands’ NBC Congrescentrum Creates Adaptive Sound Design Experience with L-Acoustics K Series

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 fire in 2022, the NBC Congrescentrum has emerged from its

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Serpro FORTE-fies for the Future

  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 technical production company, offering lighting, audio, rigging, stage, and backline

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Green Hippo Ships KASAI MX & TAGUS MX Hippotizer Media Servers

  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 and tours, KASAI & TAGUS combine tour–proof hardware with incredible

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Green Hippo Training, Johannesburg

  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.   The first day of the course will delve into

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Litecom Puts Robe on the Rig

  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 Robe moving lights. The company is based in Copenhagen and

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Massive Indoor NPP LED Display unveiled at Xingfa Group Control Centre

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 over 300 million pixels with stunning clarity. Installed at one

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Emergency Operations Control Centre

  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, telephone systems, Station-IC on computers, and to Agent-IC clients apps on smartphones. Application Notes

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Clear-Com Revolutionizes Global Football Draft with Gen-IC Virtual Intercom System

   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 draft picks across the globe, including countries such as Germany,

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Kara II System Training

  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 Smith from DWR Distribution and hosted at Eventech in Centurion.

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L-Acoustics System & Workflow Training, JHB

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. It is essential to have attended L-Acoustics System & Workflow

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Robe Has Time for Slovenian Eurovision

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 Slovenija (RTVSLO) – complex in Ljubljana. A large proportion of

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DWR attends MA Technical Training in Paderborn

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 hospitality, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Beyond the

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DWR Distribution welcomes Werner Nieman

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 a strong background in both the retail distribution space and

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