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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.

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Hippotizer energises Baltic Power Independence celebrations

Credit: © Marfa Lights   Vilnius, Lithuania – High-profile politicians and dignitaries from across Europe attended a special event to mark a shift in the Baltic states’ power grid in February, with Green Hippo’s Hippotizer Media Servers energising the visuals. ‘Energy Independence Day’ celebrated decades of work by Baltic states Lithuania, Latvia

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Robe Helps Unmask in Brazil

  Photos by João Pedro Martins Lighting designer and DOP Alexandre (Alê) Augusto created a stunning lighting scheme for the latest series of The Masked Singer in Brazil, with his rental company, Spectrun Design e Iluminação, supplying the lighting equipment and production. The 5th season of the popular music TV

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Robert Juliat to exhibit at Prolight+Sound 2025

RJ Bizet range will be on show at the booth in the Lightpower Village   Robert Juliat returns to Prolight+Sound Frankfurt in the Lightpower Village (Hall 12.0, Stand C60) to showcase its latest LED followspots, profiles and Fresnels, with innovative, versatile, quality lighting solution for venues of all sizes. The

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Last Call for Robe on Alan Jackson Tour

Photos by Matt Le, Luxium Creative Mason Felps with 46 Entertainment has created an eye-catching lighting design including 68 x Robe iFORTE and 16 x iSpiider moving lights supplied by Backstage Productions for the 2025 leg of country music superstar Alan Jackson’s “Last Call: One More for the Road” tour.

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Robe and MA upgrade for The Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre at UJ

  The Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre’s Thato Maroga, Production Manager, and Tebogo Ramatapa, Technical Manager. The Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre at the UJ Arts Centre in Johannesburg has recently upgraded its technical capabilities with the addition of Robe LEDBeam 350 FW (Fresnel-Wash) fixtures and a grandMA3 onPC command wing XT,

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MGG Invests in First iFORTES and SVB1s on the African Continent

  Johannesburg, South Africa based rental and production company MGG has made a sizable investment in new Robe moving lights, taking delivery of the 76 x fixtures from Robe’s Southern Africa distributor, DWR Distribution, including the first iFORTE and iFORTE LTXs and the first SVB1 luminaires on the continent of

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Keystone Productions elevates audio with DiGiCo S21

  For over two decades, Johannesburg-based Keystone Productions has delivered outstanding shows, product launches, and conferences. Their tight-knit team of experts provides full technical support, including live audio, lighting, screens, streaming, video mapping, stage effects, and staging. Their commitment to excellence ensures clients get personalised service and feel part of

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DiGiCo SD & Quantum Advanced, JHB

  The DiGiCo SD & Quantum Advanced Training—a deep dive into pro-level audio mixing! Designed for those who’ve completed both the Basic and Intermediate courses, this workshop is set for 16 and 17 April, 9 AM – 5 PM, at DWR Distribution, Johannesburg. Led by Kyle Robson, this hands-on experience

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Astera Certified Mastery Class at DWR Distribution, JHB

Join Johnny Scholtz for the Astera Certified Mastery Class on 15 April, from 9 AM to 5 PM at DWR Distribution, Johannesburg. This intensive 8-hour training session will equip you with the skills to maximize Astera’s features in the full range. The Certified Mastery Class includes product, AsteraApp, and DMX

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L-Acoustics System Implementation training, JHB

  Join Richard Smith for the L-Acoustics System Implementation training to be held on 2 April 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 how

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Astera Certified Mastery Class at DWR Distribution, Cape Town

  Join Johnny Scholtz for the Astera Certified Mastery Class on 8 April, from 9 AM to 5 PM at DWR Distribution, Cape Town. This intensive 8-hour training session will equip you with the skills to maximize Astera’s features in the full range. The Certified Mastery Class includes product, AsteraApp,

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DWR Distribution recognized with Barco Award

DWR Distribution is excited to announce that they have been honored with the Top META Partner – Barco Immersive Experience 2024 award, presented at the ISE show in Barcelona. Since their distribution partnership with Barco was established in October 2023, DWR and Barco have collaborated closely to deliver exceptional products,

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Successful International Rigging Training Course hosted by DWR

DWR Distribution hosted the much-anticipated annual International Rigging Course from January 27 to February 1, 2025, presented by Ruud de Deugd, founder of T&E Support. As the only training program of its kind in the country, the course drew delegates from across South Africa, Namibia, Ghana, Zambia, and Mauritius, ranging

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Waves Training, Johannesburg

  Kyle Robson invites you to join him for a Waves Training session to be held on 9 May from 9 am to 5 pm at DWR Distribution. Waves is the world’s leading developer of audio plugins and signal processors for the professional and consumer electronics audio markets. Heard on

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Little Lotta 250A 3-Phase Distro

Little Lotta 250A 3-Phase Distro   APPLICATION: High quality scalable power distribution for the Professional Audio Visual, Rental, Staging and Installation Markets. KEY FEATURES: High Quality Rack Mount Enclosure Durable Laser Engraved Legend High Quality Circuit Breakers Rugged Connectors Integrated 3-Phase Digital Multimeter Microprocessor Controlled L1-L2-L3-N-E Status LED Designed to

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Louie 63A 3-Phase Distro

  Louie 63A 3-Phase Distro   APPLICATION: High quality scalable power distribution for the Professional Audio Visual, Rental, Staging and Installation Markets. KEY FEATURES: High Quality Rack Mount Enclosure Durable Laser Engraved Legend High Quality Circuit Breakers Rugged Connectors Integrated 3-Phase Digital Multimeter Microprocessor Controlled L1-L2-L3-N-E Status LED Designed to

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Louie II 63A 3-Phase Distro

Louie II 63A 3-Phase Distro   APPLICATION: High quality scalable power distribution for the Professional Audio Visual, Rental, Staging and Installation Markets. KEY FEATURES: High Quality Rack Mount Enclosure Durable Laser Engraved Legend High Quality Circuit Breakers Rugged Connectors Integrated 3-Phase Digital Multimeter Microprocessor Controlled L1-L2-L3-N-E Status LED Designed to

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Afrikaans is Groot, powered by DiGiCo, back and bigger than ever

  For three weeks in November, Time Square’s 8,500-capacity SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa, is home to Afrikaans is Groot, a series of performances devoted to Afrikaans music and culture. 2023 was the first outing with DiGiCo Quantum consoles and in 2024 the audio team increased their capacity with

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Robe is Vibing at Vorstin

Vorstin is a popular music and entertainment venue in Hilversum, a lively Netherlands ‘media city’ in the centre of the country. Vorstin’s striking gleaming steel exterior is visually cool and interesting, and its two entertainment halls – with 850 and 275 capacities respectively – stage 4 or 5 shows plus

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Daniela Seggewiss chooses DiGiCo SD12 for Testament European Tour

For engineers to choose a particular brand of console it requires multiple plus points. For audio engineer Daniela Seggewiss, DiGiCo ticks a host of boxes; workflow, customisable layout, support and, most importantly, sound performance that is compatible with many different styles of live performance. As a child, Daniela knew she

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Mazowsze National Ensemble Unveils State-of-the-Art 360° L-ISA Immersive Hyperral Sound Experience Using the New L-Acoustics L Series

  Poland’s premier folk ensemble bridges tradition and innovation with Audio Plus-integrated advanced performance technology   WARSAW, POLAND – February 2025 – In a bold fusion of cultural heritage and cutting-edge technology, the renowned Mazowsze National Folk Song and Dance Ensemble has transformed its 600-seat concert hall into a fully

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Huey II 63A 3-Phase Distro

Huey II 63A 3-Phase Distro   APPLICATION: High quality scalable power distribution for the Professional Audio Visual, Rental, Staging and Installation Markets. KEY FEATURES: High Quality Rack Mount Enclosure Durable Laser Engraved Legend High Quality Circuit Breakers Rugged Connectors Integrated 3-Phase Digital Multimeter Microprocessor Controlled L1-L2-L3-N-E Status LED Designed to

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Huey 63A 3-Phase Distro

Huey 63A 3-Phase Distro   APPLICATION: High quality scalable power distribution for the Professional Audio Visual, Rental, Staging and Installation Markets. KEY FEATURES: High Quality Rack Mount Enclosure Durable Laser Engraved Legend High Quality Circuit Breakers Rugged Connectors Integrated 3-Phase Digital Multimeter Microprocessor Controlled L1-L2-L3-N-E Status LED Designed to be

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Fat Albert II Socapex Distro

Fat Albert II Socapex Distro   APPLICATION: High quality scalable power distribution for the Professional Audio Visual, Rental, Staging and Installation Markets. KEY FEATURES: High Quality Enclosure Durable Laser Engraved Legend Rugged Connectors Individual Circuit Status LED Designed to be used with our range of 63A Distribution boards with Socapex

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Fat Albert Socapex Distro

Fat Albert Socapex Distro   APPLICATION: High quality scalable power distribution for the Professional Audio Visual, Rental, Staging and Installation Markets KEY FEATURES: High Quality Enclosure Durable Laser Engraved Legend Rugged Connectors Individual Circuit Status LED Designed to be used with our range of 63A Distribution boards with Socapex Outlets

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Dewey II 63A 3-Phase Distro

Dewey II 63A 3-Phase Distro   APPLICATION: High quality scalable power distribution for the Professional Audio Visual, Rental, Staging and Installation Markets. KEY FEATURES: High Quality Rack Mount Enclosure Durable Laser Engraved Legend High Quality Circuit Breakers Rugged Connectors Integrated 3-Phase Digital Multimeter Microprocessor Controlled L1-L2-L3-N-E Status LED Designed to

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Dewey 63A 3-Phase Distro

Dewey 63A 3-Phase Distro   APPLICATION: High quality scalable power distribution for the Professional Audio Visual, Rental, Staging and Installation Markets. KEY FEATURES: High Quality Rack Mount Enclosure Durable Laser Engraved Legend High Quality Circuit Breakers Rugged Connectors Integrated 3-Phase Digital Multimeter Microprocessor Controlled L1-L2-L3-N-E Status LED Designed to be

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Bugs 32A 3-Phase Distro

Bugs 32A 3-Phase Distro   APPLICATION: High quality scalable power distribution for the Professional Audio Visual, Rental, Staging and Installation Markets. KEY FEATURES: High Quality Enclosure Durable Laser Engraved Legend High Quality Circuit Breakers Rugged Connectors Microprocessor Controlled L1-L2-L3-N-E Status LED Designed to be used with our range of 63A

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Robe Dazzles the Crowds at ISE 2025

  Robe – and its associated businesses – enjoyed a brilliantly busy ISE 2025 expo in Barcelona, presenting their largest stand to date in Hall 6, launching two exciting new products – the iSTROBE and the iESPRITE LTL – and showing a range of other new technologies as well as

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Robe Flies at The Panto

  Ahoy panto lovers! The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook is setting sail for Aylesbury in 2024 Lighting designer Andy Webb specified Robe moving lights to be at the heart of his lighting designs for two high-profile pantomime shows in the United Kingdom, The Further

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Robert Juliat Success at ISE 2025

  Robert Juliat was very happy with its presence at ISE (Integrated Systems Europe) in Barcelona, enjoying a busy show with a good international range of visitors, all of whom gave universally positive responses to RJ’s innovative new LED followspot, profile and Fresnel solutions.   The new 420W LED-source Lexie

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Ofer Lapid

Sitting opposite Ofer Lapid at one his favourite restaurants in Johannesburg, The Schwarma Company in Norwood, it is easy to tell how his zealous spirit has led Gearhouse South Africa to be recognized as a world-wide phenomenon. Gearhouse South Africa walked away with the Favourite International Production Company of the

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Nic Michaletos

How much water has gone under the bridge in the South African theatre industry. Back in the day, you could start off as an usher and climb the ladder to become one of the country’s top lighting designer… one only has to think of legendry Mannie Manim who started his

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Mike Jones, MJ Event Gear

With R20 in his Perm bank account, two bags of clothes and his friend, Elkie van Zyl – a former colleague at the South African Police Force – Mike Jones left Natal’s South Coast in the pursuit of greener pastures in Johannesburg. Arriving in an aged Datsun bakkie, Elkie’s windsurfer

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Mick Landi – Shattered Glass

With R20 in his Perm bank account, two bags of clothes and his friend, Elkie van Zyl – a former colleague at the South African Police Force – Mike Jones left Natal’s South Coast in the pursuit of greener pastures in Johannesburg. Arriving in an aged Datsun bakkie, Elkie’s windsurfer

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Michael Broderick

“To find the enigma of Michael Broderick, you have to peel away layers. Each time you meet him, you chip away until you find the real person. He is gentle, warm and thoughtful. He is very philosophical. He is a cook though a nutcase! You look at him and want

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Kurt du Preez

Since this write-up appeared a few years ago, Kurt du Preez has established Pan Tilt. His details are below. “This is life,” says Kurt du Preez. “You have plans and then off you are sent to the army, chucked on a train to Grahamstown, and once there, you start running

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Kevin Maybury

09 March 1929 – 11 June 2013 Thank you to Claire Robins who sent us this biography, written and published by the Events & Installations magazine in Vol. 18 2004 c.) An Eventful Life Born in Sydney Australia on March 25th 1929, Kevin was attracted to the world of theatre

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Kevin Glover, Sound Stylists

When Kevin Glover decided to study law at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS), it was in a way to appease his parents. He also was battling to find something that encompassed electronics and music, two of his passions. Both parties knew this. Since school days, he was involved in

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The story behind Remember

  Zimbabwean born Remember Chaitezvi has a dream to build an online educational platform for up-and-coming audio engineers, especially those living in remote countries within Africa who don’t have access to training facilities. He defeated all odds to become a prominent and vibrant audio engineer on the African continent and

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John Harrison, Movievision and Southern Lighting

John Harrison, (together with his partner in Southern Lighting, Robin Wilter) who has worked on most anti apartheid films created in and out of South Africa, thought it somewhat unusual when technicians arrived at his office in Auckland Park to repair the telex machine, particularly as the telex machine was

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James Harden – Bandit Lites

James Harden left sunny South Africa in 2001 and is the General Manager at Bandit Lights, London branch. We asked him a few questions and enjoyed reading his feedback. Save As PDF

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Gerda Kruger

  If there is a lighting designer in South Africa, someone who has stood the test of time, someone who has influenced lives and who, still is passionate about lighting design, it would be Gerda Kruger. Gerda has done tremendous work at the Breytenbach Theatre encouraging students and is also

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Tony Reade – founder of Rigging SA

Tony Reade, the founder of Rigging SA, has enjoyed a colourful career, enriched by working with influential and hardworking people. Rigging SA is well known for supplying reliable riggers and quality film rigging equipment but it’s super special to look back to where it all started. You’ll certainly recognize some

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Inspirational Helen Surgeson and her love for SA theatre

One tends to get a warm, fuzzy feeling when meeting up with Helen Surgeson. It’s a rare quality because even if you do not know her that well, it’s like having a sister in the industry, one whom you respect. Helen has worked on spectacular musicals, successfully tried her hand

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Gavin Olivier

Enter Gavin Olivier and you’ll immediately set him apart even if you’ve never met. He’ll be the guy dressed casually yet with flair, and if you are meeting to do an installation over a weekend, you can trust Gavin to bring along the croissants and most certainly hot, strong coffee.

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