The first South Africa and Ghana editions of the hit TV game show Family Feud brought to SA and produced by Rapid Blue were recorded in December & January at the Urban Brew Studios in Johannesburg, with lighting designed

  With more than a third of the world’s population on lockdown as countries implement measures to slow the spread of Covid-19, priorities are being thrown into sharp focus. In Windhoek, Namibia, technical production and rental company dB Audio’s first

Various landmark installations that have been lit with Anolis lighting fixtures have been turning blue on Thursday evenings for the ‘Clap For Carers’ initiative in support of the National Health Service (NHS) and other essential workers engaged on the front

  When forming special effects company, Encore SFX, George Baker and Anthony Earles, both of whom have many years’ experience in senior roles in the SFX business, decided to invest in the highest quality special effect products available, and knew

  -Focus is on Mentoring, Education, Empowerment and TV Production Basics- Producing a television show in one day is fairly routine, but when the technical teams are made up of 10- and 11-year-old schoolchildren whose only prior TV experience is

  Freely available education initiatives, including new White Papers, AES scientific articles and daily webinars, help maintain connection with partners and public   MARCOUSSIS, France – April 2020 – In line with its ongoing commitment to scientific research and the

“Delivered Live” is a vibrant weekly music and comedy performance concept streamed live-and-direct from Melbourne, Australia, the result of a dynamic collaboration between Handshake Management, rental and production company Harry The Hirer Productions and the Victorian State Government … https://deliveredlive.com.au/

  With India’s dramatic increase in music festivals, live acts, private shows, and grand weddings comes an increase in investment in audio technology, and an audio rental industry that has consequently become more dynamic in its equipment choices and its

Just before touching down in South Africa to host DWR Distribution’s annual Rigging Training Course, Ruud de Deugd, an internationally renowned rigger and training presenter, had a role to play in building the largest chocolate bar – by area –

  Robe Lighting heeds the request of the team at Lightswitch and creates a patented and revolutionary 6:1 Hot-Spot Lens System for the new ESPRITE™ LED profile luminaire   As lighting manufacturers continue to push the boundaries of what is

Happy Easter and we hope that it will be a special time for you and your family.  

In February … just before the Coronavirus pandemic forced much of the world into lockdowns and social dispatching as part of massive efforts to delay the spread, Astera’s reporting team were on-the-ground in Australia and caught up with the action

  With nerves of apprehension, the DWR Distribution sales and training team stepped out of their comfort zone to present a joint live Facebook Q & A Session, a webinar which was held on Wednesday, 8th April at 2pm. It

  Technological feat brought to life with L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology   MOSCOW, RUSSIA – April 2020 – Sleeping Beauty Dreams is a revolutionary fusion of contemporary dance, real-time digital avatar technology and hypnotic electronic music. Based on the

Dan Ridd and Steven Haynes of Clearsound Productions in Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, UK … positioned eight Robe MegaPointes on the roof of their warehouse –and beamed them around the town and up into the night sky, creating a unique piece of

  USA – More than 150 million fans around the world witnessed pop stars Shakira and Jennifer Lopez perform a spellbinding Latin-inspired concert at this year’s Super Bowl LIV halftime show, on a huge circular video floor powered by Green Hippo

February was only 4 weeks ago but it now seems like ‘another age’ as the Coronavirus pandemic has sent most of the world into lockdown, self-isolation and social distancing as we all strive to flatten the curve. Robe’s news team

Over the past two weeks, we have entered into completely uncharted territory as individuals as an industry and as citizens of a global community. The South African government has taken up the call to become a part the most ambitious

The technical production industry is known worldwide for its resourcefulness and determination, and the Coronavirus pandemic is energising some intrepid ideas to help keep businesses rolling and communities safe and functional during the crisis. With all conferences and live entertainment

In the entertainment industry throughout the world, we find ourselves in the same boat. L-Acoustics’ Tim McCall has reached out to all rental companies, no matter what brand you keep, with a message that may help or inspire you. We

  As I slowly come to grips with the sudden reality flip that we have all experienced over the past few days, I find myself vacillating between crippling fear, stoic calm, denial, anger, optimism and then back to crippling anxiety.

Just days before the global emergency that the Coronavirus pandemic reached South African shores, causing a national shut-down on all public events, thousands of fans gathered at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria to celebrate the 2020 edition of RAMfest, South

  Poland’s grandest opera and ballet theatre chooses Kiva II system delivered by Audio Plus  WARSAW, POLAND – March 2020 – One of the most spectacular and well-equipped theatres in Europe, with a seating capacity of over 2,000, The Grand

  Montreal-based visual design practice Luz Studio, headed by Matthieu Larivée, created the eye-catching production design at the core of French-Canadian singer and impressionist Véronic DiCaire’s current “Showgirl” tour, which had a very successful launch in Canada in December 2019,

It is a pleasure for DWR to announce the GrandMA2 onPC Timecode Competition where you stand a chance of winning a grandMA2 onPC 4port Node 1K. The DWR lighting design competition is aimed at keeping our industry’s finest lighting designers

    LED manufacturer Astera’s first concern during the Coronavirus pandemic is that everyone stays safe, well and healthy. In addition to that … the Astera Academy has been launched in just a few days as a positive response to

When Duncan Riley established DWR Distribution from a tiny office in his home in 2006, he and his wife, Sherryn decided to do something different. Abandoning the security of a salaried job, Duncan set out to build on an idea

Two nights ago – Sunday 22nd March – for half an hour, a number of Benelux lighting rental companies and individuals – in fact anyone with access to a light – were invited to point it upwards and #LightTheSky in

On Wednesday the 18th of March, the Technical Production and Services Association (TPSA) hosted a meeting at the Bryanston Country Club to discuss the way forward for the live events industry in the wake of recent COVID-19 containment measures imposed by

A Studio Lighting Workshop, presented by Jannie de Jager will be hosted on 9 April 2020 at DWR Distribution, Johannesburg. Delegates will discover what it takes to work in a controlled environment as Jannie discusses the fundamentals of lighting, tools

When life gives you lemons – go on a cooking course and learn how to make lemon souffle! While the current Covid-19 pandemic has put the eventing industry on ice for the next few weeks, the DWR Distribution training department

First created in 1943, New York Fashion Week (NYFW) is a semi-annual gathering of renowned and emerging fashion designers seeking to unveil their latest collections to buyers and media members from around the world. As a featured participant in the

As you are all aware, President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a national state of disaster in South Africa in light of the current global pandemic caused by the Coronavirus, Covid-19, during a national address last night (15 March).  Naturally, we

  Cape Town, we are certain that you will be interested in this. Audio engineers and technicians are invited to join Kyle Robson as he presents training on the DiGiCo platform on 28 April from 9am to 5pm at DWR

  Audio engineers and technicians are invited to join Kyle Robson as he presents training on the DiGiCo platform on 14 May from 9am to 5pm at DWR Distribution, Durban. Delegates will be given a full demonstration of the DiGiCo

A Vectorworks Spotlight Training workshop will be presented by Dylan Jones at DWR Distribution Cape Town from 15 to 17 April 9am to 5pm. The three-day session will allow users to explore the great power and flexibility Vectorworks Spotlight has

  A Vectorworks Spotlight Training workshop will be presented by Dylan Jones at DWR Distribution Durban from 20 to 22 May from 9am to 5pm. This will be held free of charge – all we ask for you is to

Phantom of the Opera has been an international phenomenon for more than 30 years. Now, the French concert version of the hit musical has debuted in Montreal and Quebec City where lighting designer Jean-Francois Couture, of Montreal’s La Boîte à

  You are invited to attend a Networking and Lighting Protocols Workshop presented by Jannie de Jager on 1 and 2 July from 9am to 5pm at DWR Distribution, Johannesburg. A reliable and powerful network is important and crucial in

Somerset West, a small town some 50km east of Cape Town, is home to a privately run theatre space called The Drama Factory. The brainchild and passion project of Sue Simpson Diepeveen, The Drama Factory offers audiences in the area

  Mbombela, formerly known as Nelspruit, is a city encircled by farms producing the tastiest citrus fruits, mangos, peanuts and avos and is located on route to the Kruger National Park and the Mozambique border. Surrounded by rocky hills and

Spectacularly designed and architecturally breathtaking, the new Sydney Coliseum Theatre is the first of its kind in the rapidly developing region of Greater Western Sydney. Located in Sydney’s Rooty Hill suburb, this purpose-built 2,000-seat theatre is already vying for its

– Combination of HelixNet, FreeSpeak II and Clear-Com Encore Wireless Technologies Helps Tech Teams Flexibly and Easily Manage Demanding Production Schedule –Any theatre company that stages productions as diverse as Wild Rice – original works, interpretations of classics, charitable and

Spanish lighting designer Joan Teixidó (known industry-wide as Teixi) used 30 x Astera AX3s ‘Lite Drops’ on the most recent tour for Spanish singer Alfred García, who played over 50 dates around Spain. Emerging from popular TV talent show Operación

Robe ESPRITES Disrupt FNB Innovator’s Awards Lighting designer Marius Coetzee was asked by Johannesburg, South Africa-based technical production company AV and Beyond to create a vibrant, energized and stimulating visual ambience for the 2019 FNB (First National Bank) Innovators Awards,

Establishing a successful career as a technician in the entertainment industry requires a unique set of skills and natural abilities. Being technically proficient in your chosen discipline is important. However, one can only achieve this if you have a natural

David Kachlir has delivered a lively and vibrant lighting design for the current production of Mamma Mia, which is playing on the 680-seat Musical Stage at Městské Divadlo (City Theatre) in Brno, Czech Republic, an eye-catching production that is already proving

grandMA3 consoles made their Super Bowl Halftime Show debut at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium where they joined a complement of grandMA2 consoles to control video elements, stage effects and the LED wristbands worn by approximately 65,000 spectators. Super Bowl LIV

  Dubai, UAE – For a recent concert performance by Indian singer, composer, actor and all-round megastar, Sonu Nigam, event production specialist Lightech AV turned again to their go-to Media Server solution from Green Hippo to drive the high-definition screen

Robe played a major role in delivering another stunning lighting design for the Total Production International (TPi) Awards, produced by TPi Magazine, part of Mondiale Media, an annual event to honour some of the best creative and technical achievements in

It all began at Prolight + Sound in 2015. Duncan Riley of South African based DWR Distribution recalls sitting on a bench, having lunch outside a sausage shop, when Sarah Rushton-Read of The Fifth Estate said, “Oh Duncan I want

Multi-Media AV, a leading technical solutions provider in South Africa, has recently taken delivery of 480 Absen Polaris 2.9mm LED panels, increasing the company’s inhouse LED inventory up to 220m2 (880 panels) of 2.9mm LED screen. The acquisition is the

To all our customers, please take note that DWR Distribution’s annual stock take will take place this Friday, 28 February. All urgent orders will be done on delivery notes. No invoices can be issued while stocktaking is in progress.  Thank

  Elliot Griggs chose Robe’s T1 Profiles to provide major key lighting for Amélie the Musical, a new production first staged at the Watermill Theatre, Newbury, UK, which then undertook a nationwide UK and Irish tour and is now playing

Ultra Events Technical Solutions, a leading technical solutions provider in Cape Town, has recently taken delivery of a DiGiCo SD12 Digital Mixing Console, opening new opportunities for large-scale events in Cape Town. According to Costa Champanis, director at Ultra Events,

One of the most important things that sets the entertainment technology field apart from most other career paths is that if you have passion, a willingness to work hard and are open to learning new skills on the job, you

The Vridilo Je show was a massive high-profile tribute concert in Spilt Arena, Croatia, starring the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra (ZPO) and dedicated to the late singer, entertainer, and Croatian superstar Oliver Dragojević, an iconic figure who passed in 2018 following

The majority of reputable rental and production companies in South Africa are committed to purchasing the highest quality audio and visual equipment that they can afford in an effort to maintain the high standards that clients expect when turning to

  DWR Distribution is proud to present our first official MA3 Basic Training Course to be hosted from the 25 to 26 February in Johannesburg. Presented by DWR’s Jannie de Jager, the two-day workshop will focus on familiarizing the operator

  TPMEA sits down with Gearhouse South Africa’s Peter Abrahamse to review his professional journey as one of the major players in the region’s burgeoning live events sector… Many thanks to Editor, Peter Iantorno, for allowing DWR to run the

The Nelson Mandela Theatre at the Joburg Theatre Complex in Braamfontein remains one of the most prestigious and celebrated stages in South Africa. Home to the Joburg Ballet Company, the much-celebrated annual Pantomime and one of the best-equipped opera stages

Recognizing that L-ISA technology is in ever-increasing demand, L-Acoustics is rolling out L-ISA Auditoria in strategic locations around the globe. Now, demonstrations, training or mixing sessions of L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology can be accessed in dozens of locations in

Robe continues to make an impression on the theatre scene in Israel with the specification and installation of DL7S Profiles and LEDWash 1200 moving lights – 54 in total –  in the Bet Lessin Theatre, Tel Aviv, the city and

  Hugely anticipated rising-star indie rockers MisterWives just finished a sold-out ‘underplay’ tour in the US promoting their just-dropped EP mini bloom, for which lighting designer Matt Guminski wanted to create something raw, fresh, different and stylish! The goal was

  Fresh from the stages of their world tour, including the preeminent Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The Choir of Man is a feel-good Musical currently on an extended tour around Australia. A stage-show from the creative minds of Nic Doodson and

January  – A large complement of Claypaky lighting fixtures was utilized by Stage Craft International, Inc. in metroManila for the opening ceremony of the 2019 SEA Games at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan, The Philippines. Stage Craft International is

  UK – Shopping in one of Llandudno’s central high streets became an immersive ‘Winter Light’ experience over the darker months as a parade of store fronts was transformed into a giant projection-mapped surface. Eighty metres of shop façade, with

Vectorworks Trainer, Dylan Jones of DWR Distribution, will present Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Vectorworks Spotlight raining from 2 to 6 March in Johannesburg. The Course will be split up into Basic Training (2 March) at R700 per person, Intermediate Training

The highly acclaimed Leeds Playhouse production of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe is enjoying a successful London run at The Bridge Theatre, produced by The London Theatre Company via special arrangement with Elliot & Harper Productions and Catherine Schreiber. Award-winning lighting

As far as South African drummers are concerned, there are few who can compete with Jason Oosthuizen’s incredible skill and expansive CV. Jason started drumming at the age of four and is a deeply passionate and committed musician, but also

Johannesburg-based MGG, one of South Africa’s leading technical production and rental companies, and a major Robe investor with 706 of their products in stock … enjoyed a hectic end of year season supplying several large and high profile shows and

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, El Squid Roe is one of the most popular dance clubs in the Cabo San Lucas nightlife scene. A nightclub and restaurant all under one roof, this lounge-cum-party-heaven attracts hordes of fun-seeking tourists every

    DWR Distribution is delighted to invite you to attend a workshop with Roland Greil, internationally acclaimed lighting designer, director and programmer for artists such as Rammstein, The Rolling Stones, Phil Collins, Adele and Spandau Ballett on 18 February

DWR Distribution’s Olebogeng Boinamo takes pleasure in inviting operators to attend a dot2 training course in Johannesburg on 6 & 7 February 2020 from 9am to 5pm. Become familiar with the functions of the dot2 lighting console, the interface and

Scania, a leading global manufacturer of trucks and buses, recently launched its new product line for the African market at a much-anticipated launch event, held at Montecasino in Johannesburg. Blue Moon brought on board Dream Sets, one of South Africa’s

Get the most from your Hippotizer and join DWR’s Dylan Jones as he presents a workshop specifically designed to show you how to operate, configure and have a good understanding of your media server from 17 and 18 March in

Germany’s Rammstein, icons of Neue Deutsche Härte style rock, have recently launched their first ever stadium tour, mounting 34 dates across 17 European countries, and announcing an additional round of 27 European stadium dates for 2020. This epic run of

The Kaufmann Concert Hall at the 92nd Street Y is a quintessential bit of classic New York City cultural history. The 92Y itself was opened in 1874 as the Young Men’s Hebrew Association (YMHA) but evolved into an institution, serving

  Rental company MGG, one of the earliest Clear-Com FreeSpeak users in South Africa, have invested in an additional six FreeSpeak II Digital Wireless Beltpacks from DWR Distribution to cater for the technical communication at last years’ incredibly successful Afrikaans

DWR Distribution’s Kyle Robson takes pleasure in presenting a DiGiCo Training Course with a focus on the SD Series, on 10 and 11 March from 9am to 5pm at DWR Distribution in Laserpark, Honeydew. The course will kick off with

Anyone enjoying Maroon 5’s New Year’s Eve special shows at Mandalay Bay Arena in Las Vegas this year will have witnessed the cool and elegant geometric lines of Brian Jenkins’ production and lighting design … for which he also utilized

     Astera’s wireless LED Titan Tubes helped the action come alive onstage in Moscow for performances of The Worker and KolkhozWoman a comic opera by Pavel Kaplevich which stunned and amazed critics and the crowds alike during performances at

  Fogtech, a rental, technical supply company, based in Johannesburg, has added 140 Absen PL3.9 Lite LED panels, purchased from DWR Distribution to its technical portfolio. Established in 2007, Fogtech initially specialised in Fogscreensalone. However, by 2010the company expanded to

    January  – Fusion Entertainment provided the technical production for the gala unveiling of the Ferrari F8 Tributoin Sydney, Australia using a complement of Claypaky fixtures to illuminate the car’s debut at the black-tie event. The glittering evening marked the first

DWR Distribution is pleased to invite companies and individuals based in Johannesburg to attend an L-Acoustics demo to be held at Pirates Club in Greenside on 05 February 2020. This will be an open day, and you are welcome to

Lighting designer Jacob Gowler relished the chance of using Robe’s new T1 Profiles and LEDBeam 150s for the first time on a Cambridge Theatre Company (CTC) production of the crime-and-passion fuelled musical Chicago (High School Edition), staged over six performances

Coming into the new year, L-Acoustics is pleased to reveal the January release of a significant software update for its L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology that will enable users to monitor the positioning of any tracked object in a 3D

DWR Distribution offers clients the first-ever local demo of Astera’s full range of products during an open day programme, to be presented by Astera Sales and Marketing Director, Sebastian Bückle in Johannesburg and Cape Town and by local product managers

January – Warsaw’s PGE Narodowy Stadiumscored a first in its history when it sold out a concert of Polish artists to an enthusiastic audience nearly of 60,000 fans. Co-headliners hip-hop artist Taco Hemingwayand pop artist Dawid Podsiadloare recognized as a new

The Mosaïek Teatro, a large-capacity venue that forms part of the Mosaïek Church in Fairlands, Johannesburg has continued to remain ahead of the pack by becoming the first in South Africa to invest in KLANG’s state-of-the-art immersive in-ear monitoring system

  ‘Astera LED’ has become an industry buzzword in the last 12 months in South Africa, and no sooner had DWR been announced as the distributor in 2019, then Duncan Riley and the team started making immediate sales to people

Panto (pantomime) season in the UK and Ireland brought another crop of side-splitting hilarity and slapstick to stages up and down the countries, with gags, double entendres and innuendo flying faster than foam pies from a Super Soaker Zipfire, delivered

Prolyte announces the appointment of a new CEO Fons van Teijn effective 12 December 2019. Fons has 34 years of experience in the professional photographic scene. During his career, he crossed paths with companies that facilitate and accommodate with Prolyte

There are few that would argue that 2019 has been a difficult year for many in South Africa. As the year draws to a close, AV Unlimited and 24 Carrots Event Design helped a leading financial services provider remind its

  DWR understands that times are tough and while we all need to tighten our belts, we should never compromise on safety. Safe working practices when rigging and working at heights remains one of the most critical areas in our

Long-time DiGiCo user, Stage Sound Services was one of the first companies to invest in the British console manufacturer’s latest Quantum 7 engine for its seven SD7s, stating that their unwavering belief in DiGiCo’s ability to continually upgrade its product

  The University of Johannesburg recently invested in an MA3 compact console for the UJ Arts and Culture Centre, situated on the institution’s Kingsway Campus in Auckland Park. Jannie de Jager of DWR Distribution, MA Lighting’s sole distributor in South

  For the past seventeen years, British lighting designer Graham McLusky has made his way to South Africa to light the annual pantomime, which runs at Joburg Theatre over November and the December holidays and this season presents the amazing,

Few holiday traditions are more treasured in Joburg than the annual pantomime, held at The Mandela Stage at Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein. This year, acclaimed writer, director and South Africa’s queen of pantomime, Janice Honeyman has brought us the story

  Known as “The King of Country” and considered one of the most influential and popular recording artists of all time, George Strait keeps going and going. While he officially retired from touring after his 2012-2014 Cowboy Rides Away tour,

Hala Koszyki is a new meeting, greeting, eating and social concept in Warsaw. Located in a stunning industrial building dating back to 1909 once a flourishing food market during the Russian Empire and a military hospital in the second world

Although Louisville residents have long associated the term “Triple Crown” with Kentucky Derby thoroughbred horse racing at their own Churchill Downs, this year’s “Trifesta” may well pose a legitimate threat to that reigning royal trio title. Produced by Los Angeles-based

Swiss pop-rock band Hecht – well-known for their energized live shows, slick dance moves, foot-tapping tunes, general zaniness and eye-catching post-concert videos – thrilled 13,000 fans at Zurich’s Hallenstadion in an energy-fuelled visual and sonic extravaganza which included zip-lining keyboardists,

    AV and Beyond, a leading technical solutions provider in South Africa, recently took delivery of a dozen brand-new Esprite LED automated luminaires, purchased from DWR Distribution. The company is officially the first in the country to take the

The Joburg Zoo Festival of Lights, held in partnership with the Joburg Theatre and the City of Johannesburg, has transformed the city’s much-loved zoological gardens into a night-time wonderland for both young and old this festive season. The city of

On Sunday 17 November, a very special group of men and women braved the blazing heat and daunting wind at the Discovery 947 Cycle Challenge in support of a very good cause. The SOS charity fund, administered by DWR Distribution,

Over the past few years, Blond Productions has established a strong reputation as a leading supplier of turn-key technical solutions for the live events, television and film industries across Africa. In line with the company’s commitment to maintaining the highest

Robe equipment is known for its toughness, reliability and robust build quality, and that’s exactly why it was chosen to be part of a new permanent multimedia spectacular,From Dusk to Dawn, which is projected onto the western slope of Masada

London, UK – When Bernie Davis, one of the UK’s leading television lighting directors, trialed Vari-Lite’s new VL2600 Profile LED luminaire on the prestigious 2019 BBC Promsseason, he found they successfully met his many performance lighting requirements. “I had seen

Richard Smith of DWR Distribution, an L-Acoustics Authorised Training Centre and the Certified Provider Distributor in South Africa, recently headed up L-Acoustics Certified training for a select group of technicians at the company’s offices in Johannesburg. The two-day training course

  At what was defined by show manager Jessi Cybulski as “one of the best LDI’s ever”, the XTYLOS Beam Moving Light broke the bank in Las Vegas and took home two of the prestigious Awards assigned to the top

The 1990s is a popular period for musical renaissances, and in Spain they love nothing more than a bit of Eurobeat, a pumpingly rhythmic dancey nostalgia that has rocketed the “Love the 90’s” festival into popular culture, celebrated with three

  The artist behind the hit “Truth Hurts” and others is just wrapping up her Cuz I Love You Too Tour globally accompanied by a pair of Clair-supplied DiGiCo SD12 96 consoles for FOH and monitors Lizzo has made her

The Teatr Narodowy (National Theatre) in Warsaw, Poland, has invested in a total of 40 x Robe DL7S Profile moving lights which are part of a lighting upgrade to replace over 100 halogens and gel-scrollers in their rig with new

DWR Distribution is pleased to announce that it has been appointed as the sole distributor of Magnimage display control solutions for the South African market. Over the past ten years, Magnimage has established itself as a leading manufacturer of a

Arguably one of the best-looking newsrooms on the continent, reaching a new audience and bringing cutting edge content to the screen, Newzroom Afrika, a channel on Multi-Choice’s DStv satellite pay-TV service, went live earlier this year in time for the

  TAKING PLACE AT THE DOME CONFERENCE CENTRE IN SWAKOPMUND, THE 2019 NAMIBIAN ANNUAL MUSIC AWARDS SEES ITS MOST AMBITIOUS PRODUCTION TO DATE. TPMEA REPORTS…   Widely acknowledged as the most successful event since the inaugural Namibian Annual Music Awards

When First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, Florida reached out to All Pro Integrated Systems to update its audio facilities, two pieces of equipment quickly made the “short list”—both of which were compact DiGiCo SD9 mixing consoles. It would be

Robe rockedone of its busiest and most dynamic LDI (Lighting Design International) expos to date in Las Vegas,winning two awards, one for Best Creative Use of Light and the other for the T1 product series. The second installment of its

COMBINING INTERNATIONAL STARS SUCH AS THE 1975 WITH A SLEW OF LOCAL TALENT, ROCKING THE DAISIES RETURNS FOR ITS 14TH YEAR. TPMEA CATCHES UP WITH THE TEAM TASKED WITH DESIGNING AND PRODUCING THE FESTIVAL, BAD WEATHER PRODUCTIONS. Taking place in

  The longstanding technical crew of South Africa’s Joburg Theatre, headed by Enos Ramoroko, were jubilant to receive new equipment to complement their very busy and well looked-after theatre situated on Braamfontein Hill, Johannesburg. Part of the delivery from Robert

AV and Beyond, a leading full-service technical events supplier in South Africa, has recently invested in an L-Acoustics Kara professional sound system, purchased from DWR Distribution, the L-Acoustics Certified Provider Distributor in the region. Founded in 2013, AV and Beyond

Robe takes full advantage of LDI 2019 as a key US and international entertainment technology hub and Las Vegas as a dynamic and lively nucleus for staging some of the world’s finest entertainment and events. It will be the first

  Our sincere condolence extends to Talent Chikokonyah on the passing of her baby. Talent has worked at Blackmotion, a rental company in Johannesburg, for the past eleven years. The SOS, a charity overseen by DWR Distribution and made possible

A forest of nearly 100 Astera Titan Tubes were used by lighting designer Nook Schoenfeld to create some high impact lighting effects during a sizzle-reel shoot to get player highlights for NHL ice hockey team Minnesota Wild, who are based

Robe moving lights were all over the rig designed by Ryan Lombard, H.O.D of show lighting for lighting suppliers Blond Productions, for the latest series of popular Afrikaans language music quiz “Noot vir Noot” which is broadcast on South Africa’s

DWR Distribution will be hosting its annual Robe Roadshow South Africa from 2 – 6 December. Harry von den Stemmen, International Sales Director at Robe is looking forward to meeting up with the company’s South African clients at the event.

With picnic baskets and blankets in hand, music lovers eagerly gathered for the RMB Starlight Classics hosted under the stars at the Country Club Johannesburg in September, for a harmonious journey that has become a springtime tradition over the past

                MDG is proud to announce the extension of its warranty from two to five years for the Me Series and the ATMe. This includes the following versions of the generators: Me1 XX

Now in its fourth season, Sing! China is a highly popular re-branded version of The Voice of China. It is based on the original format of The Voice talent show phenomenon that has been successfully franchised from the original The

 “She made broken look beautiful and strong look invincible.  She walked with the Universe on her shoulders and made it look like a pair of wings.” This poem, written by author and poet Ariana Dancu, could have been written about

Newly qualified technicians who are starting their careers in the entertainment industry may feel a bit disappointed when they finally land their first jobs. Often, they have followed a dream and enrolled to study lighting design or audio engineering, and

Robe’s new ESPRITE LED moving lights made their live debut in The Netherlands at the high-profile AMF event staged in the Johan Cruijff ArenA, a glittering showcase concluding five days of electronic music conference sessions, debates and live events related

  The Amphithéâtre de la Verrière, located in Aix-en-Provence, France, recently chose Robert Juliat Dalis 863 Access lighting fixtures to add to its in-house inventory. These high-quality LED battens, accessible to all budgets, are very versatile and can be used

  Praise, music, dance and a love for people are just a few of the ingredients that make Olive Tree Church in Florida Road, Berea a beacon of light and hope. Officially established in 2008, the gospel-centred church has a

Innovative wireless LED lighting manufacturer Astera will be making an impact at the 2019 LDI expo in Las Vegas next week … on the stand of its exclusive USA distributor, Inner Circle Distribution, on Booth 1205. Astera recognizes LDI as

Warner Leisure Hotels owns a chain of 14 rural and coastal hotels around the UK. It boasts luxury breaks in Grade I & II listed manors with bespoke packages that include famous faces from the stage, screen and radio in

    DWR Distribution is pleased to invite you to attend the Robe Roadshow South Africa, along with Josef Valchar, CEO of Robe Lighting, and Harry von den Stemmen, International Sales Director, who will be introducing the new Esprite and

  While MagiCo SA was only established three years ago, the rental company, based in Vereeniging in the Vaal, is taking confident strides to invest in professional gear, the latest being a PL3.9W Absen LED panel indoor/outdoor screen purchased from

  Nearly 100 Robe LED lighting fixtures – T1 Profiles, Spiider LED wash beams plus Divine 160 RGBW LED floods – are at the heart of the house lighting package at Magazine London – the capital’s newest and most exciting

London, UK – The new season of Strictly Come Dancing, the multi-award-winning celebrity dance show, kicked off in September with a new performer, the VL1100 LED from Vari-Lite, a Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) entertainment lighting brand. David Bishop, in his new

  South African based DWR Distribution is one of the few companies that can repair Absen LED panels locally, right down to component level. “Derrick Kruger, our workshop manager, changes out LEDs and repairs the boards,” explains Bruce Riley of

 The New National Theatre, Tokyo (NNTT) has invested in a stock of Robert Juliat Oz 600W LED followspots for its three performance spaces. The new LED models replace conventional source followspots as part of an upgrade of the lighting inventory

  DWR Distribution is delighted to announce the appointment of Nicole Barnes to the marketing team. Nicole is no stranger to the entertainment industry, previously employed as the Editor at ETECH Magazine, and well known in South Africa for going

  Robe’s brand new ESPRITE moving lights – a powerful, refined 650W luminaire with transferrable white LED engine – made their US live TV debut on the 2019 CMT Artists of the Year event, staged at the impressive Schermerhorn Symphony

  The Mosaïek Teatro, a large-capacity venue that forms part of the Mosaïek Church in Fairland, Johannesburg, can accommodate 2 800 people and has become a home to various productions such as Idols South Africa, The Voice finale and international performances

    With limited funds available for festivals in South Africa, it takes people who are able to give of their time and resources to keep the arts alive and to support the organizers who so tirelessly give of themselves.

  Lighting designer Alex Berlage used 36 x Astera Titan Tube battery-powered wireless LED fixtures, each rigged on two individual winches, to produce a range of lighting, location effects, architecture and scenic elements for a compelling and edgy new production

DWR Distribution is pleased to invite companies based in Durban and anyone interested, to attend an L-Acoustics demo to be held at the Glenridge Church in Standford Hill on Tuesday, 29 October. This will an open day, and you are

Established in the mining town of Witbank, Mpumalanga, South Africa’s most celebrated rock band, Prime Circle, signed its first independent local label in 2002 with their successful debut album “Hello Crazy World” topping the national charts for 28 weeks. To

  Those lucky enough to attend the Opening Ceremony (OC) of the 2019 – and 54th– Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) were treated to a gravity-defying vertical dance performance featuring large-format projection and eight aerialists from Jednotka Rychlého Nasazení

  Rightway delivers stunning panoramic sound to spectaculat theme park entertainment attraction   Henggin Island, China – October 2019 — The spectacular 6,700 seat Chimelong Theatre is the most recent addition to the Zhuhai Changlong Resort on Hengqin Island, joining

  World Tour– Green Hippo, the specialist creator of tools for the real-time manipulation of video displays, has announced that its Hippotizer Media Servers are driving the striking on-stage stage screen visuals for Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds (NGHFB), as

New Jersey, USA – The epic Utopia concert by Latin American music superstar Romeo Santos broke the all-time concert gross record for a performance at the MetLife Stadium on 21 September. At the heart of the show’s rich visual design,

  The European summer music festival season wound up with a few notable events including Lollapalooza Berlin, which returned to the Olympiastadion site for the second year with another dazzling lineup including the Swedish House Mafia, UFO361, Kings of Leon,

October 2019:  Recently, “The 2019 Victorian State Schools Spectacular: Made of Stars” was staged at the Melbourne (Australia) Arena and filmed by Channel 7 for later broadcast.  The annual live arena production showcasing the talent of students across the state

Freelancer Josh Ireland is a young lighting operator who spent seven months at the Gearhouse Learnership Academy, has worked as an operator and tech for one of South Africa’s special music bands, The Parlotones, and is currently doing animation and

  Brigham Young University-Idaho (BYU-I) has taken delivery of Robert Juliat Lancelot 4000W followspots for its three theatres as part of a complement of lighting fixtures. BYU-I, formerly known as Ricks College, is located in Rexburg, Idaho and offers programmes

Classic is Groot is a vibrant and spectacular annual production created by Coleske Artists with a glittering line up of South African stars showcasing a series of global classic pop and rock songs presented in an orchestral style. It has

  Hasselbach, Germany – More than 50,000 EDM fans descended on a former NATO missile base in August to experience the massive Nature One Festival, known for world-class DJs, multi-stage spectaculars and immersive visuals. Germany-based GERDON Design specified two Green

  Finland’s Pori Jazz Festival is one of the oldest music festivals in the world. Technical provider for the event, leading Finnish rental company Aku’s Factory Oy, provided audio support which included multiple DiGiCo consoles for this iconic event’s main

  The Magnetic Storm brand was established 38 years ago.  Magnetic Storm, an audio visual and events company, must be doing it right! Creating connected experiences for clients and audiences is their mission. Step into their Cape Town office, headed

The 2019 season of The Voice South Africa saw technical supplier Multi-Media and production manager Chris de Lancey ask lighting designer Joshua Cutts of Visual Frontier onboard to help the team deliver another amazing-looking show … which Josh accomplished with