Partnering closely with system integrators and honoring their clients’ values, DWR has delivered and installed a wide range of AV solutions—from expansive Absen LED screens to specialized audiovisual equipment. While many of our projects involve exclusive installations we can’t publicly share, here are a few highlights we’re proud to showcase and a few other stories to shows you what we are capable of.
Claypaky Ultimo Sharpys Shine on the “Bon Jovi Forever Tour” In New York, Ireland and the UK
Claypaky Ultimo Sharpys hit the road with the “Bon Jovi Forever Tour,” which kicked off with a nine-show July residency at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, played stadium dates in Edinburgh and Dublin in late August and concluded with three shows at London’s famed Wembley Stadium in September. The tour tied in with Bon
3D Productions takes delivery of two DiGiCo Quantum 225 DS, plus two Quantum 338 and Fourier transform.engines
3D productions began in the early 1990s with the purchase of 6 Parcan lamps and a production of Alfie that landed in the West End, which Hazel Plummer affectionately says ‘got a bit out of hand.’ The company has grown over the preceding decades to become West Yorkshire’s largest hire
Another Two DiGiCo Quantum 338s for Gearhouse South Africa
Gearhouse South Africa has taken delivery of two new DiGiCo Quantum 338 digital mixing consoles, supplied by DWR Distribution, bringing its total stock to four within the group. The latest units have gone straight to the very enthusiastic Cape Town team, strengthening the branch’s audio department and accommodating international technical
KLOTZ AIS presents new CAT5e & Audio Hybrid Cable HG2X3M2E
With the new HG2X3M2E, KLOTZ AIS introduces a high-quality hybrid system cable that combines two CAT5e network cables and two AES/EBU audio cables for transmitting both analogue and digital audio signals in a highly flexible braided sleeve. This combination provides a compact cabling solution with reliable signal transmission, specifically designed to
Robe iESPRITE LTLs Help Rock Queen Machine
Queen Machine – one of Europe’s best Queen tribute bands – definitely live up to their claim both in terms of performance and production! Formed in Denmark in 2009, and known for their flawless, high-energy replications of Queen’s legendary music, Queen Machine is hugely popular, and tours extensively across Denmark
L-Acoustics DJ Makes Its European Festival Debut at Nameless, with All Four Stages on L-Acoustics
L-Acoustics Certified Provider Milano Show Rent delivers K Series across all stages, one featuring an L-Acoustics DJ spatial sound system, as the festival returns to the Lecco field where it began in 2013 LECCO, ITALY – October 2026 – Nameless Festival began in 2013 as a party thrown by a
Robe iFORTE LTXs Connect with Meridian
German Sevillano, owner and CEO of Mexican technical production and rental company Meridian, is a shrewd operator with a keen eye for spotting trends and listening to what the market and his customers want, and this has driven his steady investment in Robe moving lights over the years, with the
Prolyte Project Case Study, GAROROCK 2026
For Garorock 2026 in Marmande, France, JMSON delivered two large-scale stage structures using Prolyte systems, combining high load capacity, substantial roof spans, and solutions engineered for a major festival environment. GARONNE | Main Stage53 × 21 m footprint16.72 m total height13 m clearance The main stage structure was built using
DiGiCo Releases Quantum638 Mixing Console, Bespoke for Broadway, West End and Beyond
The brand’s newest desk combines the best elements of SD7 and SD5 with the latest Quantum tech, while an optional “T” version is perfectly tailored for the most demanding theatrical productions CHESSINGTON, UK – DiGiCo announces the launch of its latest addition to the successful Quantum Range, the Quantum638 mixing console,
Hippotizer turns HECHT’s spontaneity into live visuals at Hallenstadion
Zurich, Switzerland – Swiss band HECHT took to the stage at Zurich’s Hallenstadion with a visual production as energetic and spontaneous as the band itself. Combining live camera feeds, real-time Notch effects and programmed content across a large-scale LED canvas, the production used Hippotizer Media Servers from Green Hippo, an ACT
Robe Gets into the System
System of a Down’s 2026 stadium tour featured a large Robe moving light rig which was specified by Rob Sinclair, who created the initial lighting design and concept in early 2025. On the previous incarnation, programmer Andre Petrus had created the strong backbone to the current showfile together with Meg
Robert Juliat successfully launches Bizet 8-Colour LED Profile at PLASA London 2026
ROBERT JULIAT was excited to launch its brand-new Bizet 8-Colour LED profile fixture at PLASA Show 2026 on the stand of its exclusive distributor for the UK and Ireland, Live Technology. Bizet 8-Colour Profile Bizet 8-Colour’s innovative light engine offers a unique combination of 8 LED colours (deep red, red, amber, green, cyan, sky
Robe Kicks Brass at PLASA 2026
Robe lighting enjoyed a brilliant PLASA London 2026 expo, adding to the great energy and excellent vibes of this long-running expo for showcasing the latest innovations from the world of entertainment and leisure technology. Robe launched five new products – underlining the manufacturer’s commitment to PLASA London as a creative
ROXX and PRG bring sports, corporate and broadcast requirements together in new K36 key light
Cologne, 15.09.2026: ROXX and PRG have jointly developed the K36, a powerful white-light fixture designed to meet the diverse requirements of professional sports, corporate and broadcast productions. Combining high output and camera-ready light quality with a compact, lightweight design, flexible beam control and full outdoor capability, the K36 was developed as
L-Acoustics Achieves B Corp™ Certification
The Group joins an exclusive community of only 70 companies in the arts and entertainment sector certified against B Lab’s standards for governance, transparency and social and environmental performance MARCOUSSIS, France – September 2026 – L-Acoustics has achieved B Corp™ Certification, awarded by the non-profit B Lab to companies independently verified
François Mondié to represent ROXX in France
Experienced industry professional brings more than two decades of market expertise to ROXX in France ROXX is strengthening its presence in France with François Mondié as Business Development Manager for ROXX France. He has been responsible for the French market since 1 September. With more than two decades of experience
Vectorworks acquires Morpholio, adding leading Mobile Design Apps to its product line
LAUREN HARTMAN Strategic Acquisition Brings Morpholio Trace, Board, and Journal into the Vectorworks Ecosystem, Strengthening Designer Workflows from First Idea to Final Delivery. Columbia, MD (February 17, 2026)—Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., part of the Nemetschek Group, is thrilled to announce it has acquired Morpholio, developer of the award-winning Morpholio
Neutrik showcasing extensive new product lineup at IBC
NEUTRIK xlrCON DR Series At this year’s IBC Neutrik is showcasing an array of new connectivity solutions, offering significant performance and durability enhancements in the field; with three major product series being presented to the broadcast industry for the first time. The company will also mark 20 years of opticalCON® in
ROXX brings true DWE character to LED with CLUSTER B2 EVO and B4 EVO
Debuting at PLASA Show 2026, the new CLUSTER B2 EVO and B4 EVO recreate the visible character of the classic tungsten blinder with a DWE-inspired glass lens and patent-pending dual-zone LED array – while delivering up to 80,000 lumens, reduced weight and full CLUSTER system compatibility. Cologne, 07.09.2026: German lighting innovator
RD Licht en Geluid Relies on ADJFixtures for Elzinga Groep’s 80th Anniversary Festival
When one of the northern Netherlands’ leading infrastructure companies celebrated its 80th anniversary with a two-day festival for business partners, the local community, and company staff, production specialists RD Licht en Geluid delivered a versatile lighting system built predominantly around ADJ fixtures. Combining powerful moving heads, dynamic effect lighting, and reliable signal
Robe at PLASA 2026
Robe is excited to be returning to one of the world’s liveliest and most dynamic entertainment epicentres – London – for the 2026 PLASA trade expo at Olympia next week, where the team is looking forward to meeting a diversity of lighting and production professionals working across all industry sectors.
HIVE partners with DWR Distribution to expand into South Africa
New distribution partnership brings HIVE’s scalable media playback solutions to South African AV and entertainment markets HIVE Media Control, a UK-based specialist in professional media playback, has appointed DWR Distribution as a distributor in South Africa, expanding access to its award-winning range of media players and control solutions across the
Novatech Marks 25 Years with Australia’s Largest L-Acoustics L Series Rental Inventory
The Adelaide company adds eight L2 and four L2D to its rental stock after more than two decades as an L-Acoustics Certified Partner and a new L2 installation at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre Theatre ADELAIDE, Australia – September 2026 – Novatech Creative Event Technology has purchased eight L-Acoustics L2 and four
MGG celebrates with a second grandMA3 full-size
Someone once said that we don’t stop often enough to celebrate our victories, to pause, take a breath and take it all in. Life moves quickly, and there is always another show, another deadline and another challenge waiting around the corner. At sunset at MGG’s offices, however, there was a
ADJ Lighting Helps Create Dynamic Looks For Coyote Fest 2026 At Cal State San Bernardino
A versatile selection of ADJ lighting and LED video products helped transform the stage at Coyote Fest 2026, the annual end-of-year student festival at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB). The production combined ADJ Focus Profile automated luminaires, VS3IP LED video panels, and Entour Venue atmospheric generators to create dramatically
MA Lighting is heading to West Africa!
This October, MA Lighting is bringing their expertise to Lagos for lighting professionals, programmers, operators, designers, and industry partners from across West Africa. The event kicks off on 19 October with the MA Lighting Open Day – an opportunity to connect with their team, discover the latest solutions, exchange ideas,
Clear-Com FreeSpeak Cell Successfully Tested by RTL Deutschland in 5G Network at Nürburgring
ALAMEDA, USA – June 24, 2026 – Clear-Com® announced the successful deployment and testing of FreeSpeak Cell™ by RTL Deutschland during a live event production at Germany’s iconic Nürburgring race circuit. The test validated the system’s ability to deliver reliable, low-latency communications across both private and public 5G networks, demonstrating
A Revolutionary Approach with Astera
New York-based lighting designer Christopher Robinson of Revolutionary Lighting is passionate about all things related to illumination. He enjoys experimentation, thinking laterally and outside the box when it comes to finding creative lighting solutions … and he appreciates how Astera products can assist in this quest for invention. A lighting
Engineers choose DiGiCo for Take That The Circus Live Tour 2026
During the summer of 2026, Take That embarked on an epic stadium tour of the UK and Ireland with audio supplied by SKAN. Choosing a DiGiCo Quantum 852 at front of house was Steve Carr, whilst Becky Pell at the monitor position used a Quantum 7. Starting in Southampton in
Hippotizer MX Series Delivers Spectacular Distinct Worlds for WrestleMania 42
Paradise, NV, USA – With more than 106,000 fans attending across two nights at the Allegiant Stadium, WrestleMania 42 once again delivered WWE’s signature combination of sport, entertainment and spectacle. Behind the action, a Hippotizer Media Server system from Green Hippo, an ACT Entertainment brand, provided the visual engine for
Paint the Sky: Introducing the New ADJ Hydro Beam CMY
ADJ is pleased to announce the latest addition to its acclaimed Hydro Series of professional automated luminaires: the new Hydro Beam CMY. Combining intense output, CMY color mixing, a comprehensive feature set, lightning-fast movement, and robust IP65-rated construction, this powerful beam fixture is engineered to deliver spectacular aerial effects for
A1 Audio Relies on Fourier Audio to Assure Great Sound for Every Level of Live Event
The transform.engine gives A1 Audio owner Chris McAleese a universe of processing power at his fingertips as he travels far and wide for live event productions NEWARK-ON-TRENT, UK – If it’s your wedding, it’s as important as a Paul McCartney concert. That’s pretty much the philosophy of Chris McAleese, director and lead audio
grandMA3 onPC DMX-key starters for the Gearhouse Kentse Mpahlwa Academy
MA Lighting has created a wonderful and cost-effective opportunity for young learners and lighting designers to be exposed to the MA Platform with the introduction of grandMA3 onPC DMX-key starters. In South Africa, DWR Distribution has seen the potential and donated six grandMA3 onPC DMX-key starters to the Gearhouse Kentse
Ultra Events at Kiss Kiss Festival
With the sun overhead and music in the air, the Castle of Good Hope transformed into a daytime playground of rhythm and colour as the Kiss Kiss Festival, this year themed ‘Where’s Your Head At’, returned to Cape Town headlined by UK electronic legends Basement Jaxx and featured other artists
Catch Up with Dr. Victor and their new L-Acoustics audio system
The legendary Dr. Victor & The Rasta Rebels are a firm favourite in South African entertainment. A true all-rounder, Dr. Victor is a musician, singer, songwriter, and producer whose career spans over four decades. Recently, the band upgraded their live setup with an L-Acoustics system from DWR Distribution, including A15
It was all about Connecting the People at the DWR Village at Mediatech
Seeing a floorplan come to life was an absolute pleasure for the team at DWR Distribution who participated in Mediatech 2026 hosted at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg, South Africa from 30 June to 2 July. The DWR Village included 32 of DWR’s suppliers, each hosting their own
Robe Rocks the Buzz at Mediatech Africa 2026
The Mediatech Africa expo returned to Johannesburg, South Africa, for the first time since 2019, generating massive interest as the region demonstrated its huge enthusiasm for the world of entertainment technology and hunger for knowledge about the related technologies. Robe lighting fully embraced the positive energy at Kyalami Grand Prix
Total flexibility for James’s Love is the Answer tour supplied by DiGiCo Quantum 338
James performs with spontaneity and without set lists, so being ready for anything means Front of House engineer, Chris Lynch, needs the power and speed that only DiGiCo can deliver. The generous surface area of the Quantum 338 and three large screens means that everything he needs access to is
AV Company Ramps Up the Robe
South African full technical production service and design specialist AV Company is enjoying using its latest investments in Robe moving lights, which have included adding ESPRITES and more LEDBeam 350s to the rental inventory. The busy company, headquartered in Durban, with bases in Johannesburg and Cape Town, is owned and
LED Project offers a Robe Edge forWorld Cup Fan Zone
LED Project – run by the charismatic and interesting Sergio Serrano – is one of Mexico’s leading rental and installation companies and has made a major new purchase of Robe moving lights. These will be deployed at various Mexican fan zones during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, staged this summer
Connect with DWR Distribution at Mediatech Africa 2026
DWR Distribution is pleased to announce its participation at Mediatech Africa 2026, taking place from 30 June to 2 July at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit & International Convention Centre. Don’t miss out on meeting our international suppliers and seeing the latest technology. With the South African industry expected to
Umate LM O – Outdoor Fine Pitch, Quality Within Reach
The Unilumin LM O offers full front and rear maintenance, along with IP65 protection in a die-cast cabinet. Features include 1000 × 1000 mm and 500 × 500 mm panels that can be mixed and matched, with support for stacking, wall mounting, and hanging. Right-angle and rounded corner solutions are
BirdDog Training, Johannesburg
Discover the future and benefits of BirdDog as Werner Nieman walks you through PTZ Cameras, Box Cameras, Controllers, converters and Software Applications on 28 April from 9am to 5pm at DWR Distribution in Johannesburg. Whether your business is in Touring and Events, the ProAV Market, the House of Worship Market,
MA3: The Next Step in Blessing’s Journey
“It’s about time,” says Ndumiso Blessing Vilakazi with a smile as he takes delivery of his new grandMA3 onPC command wing from DWR Distribution. Blessing works as a freelance lighting designer and operator, both in South Africa and abroad. “I got the grandMA3 onPC mainly to spend more time learning
U-Natural – Turn off the Display, Turn on the Art
The Unilumin Texture Screen is committed to integrating the art of display into building materials, breaking through the constraints of traditional black displays, achieving the integration with the environment when the screen is off and living in harmony with various decorative designs. When the screen is on, it can
DWR to distribute Unilumin
DWR Distribution is proud to announce its appointment by Unilumin as the exclusive distributor of indoor fixed installation and rental LED displays, as well as a strategic partner for outdoor products, in South Africa. Unilumin is one of the largest LED manufacturers in the world, offering solutions across professional, commercial, outdoor,
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
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.
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
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