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ROXX is Official Technology Supplier for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

From May 7 to 11, the relatively tranquil city of Malmö is transforming into Europe’s official music capital. After singer Loreen’s victory at last year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, this year it is once again up to Sweden to host the gigantic show production, which will take place in Malmö Arena, with thousands of excited people attending the live shows and an audience of over 160 million broadcast viewers worldwide. German lighting innovator ROXX is official technology supplier for the contest, which has been organized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) since 1956 and has long grown into a world-class technical showcase.Read More »ROXX is Official Technology Supplier for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Ayrton Diablo S Tours with Swedish Metal Band Amaranthe

Swedish metal band, Amaranthe, recently performed a near-sold out, 24-date tour of Europe promoting its latest studio album, The Catalyst, which was released in February. The band’s Lighting Designer, Operator and Project Manager, Lutz Neemann, together with Systems Technician and LD No2, Daniel Scheuch, used 14 Ayrton Diablo S fixtures as their main source of key lighting.  10 Diablo S were rigged on lighting towers and a further 4 on top of a truss set on a dolly as part of the floor package.Read More »Ayrton Diablo S Tours with Swedish Metal Band Amaranthe

Keith Hoagland Accents Slash’s ‘The River is Rising’ Tour With the CHAUVET Professional Color STRIKE M

A Grammy winning icon who has sold over 100 million albums, Slash is renowned for working magic on the guitar. But the former Guns N Roses member is not only a master at playing his six-string, he’s also a true guitar connoisseur, with a personal collection that numbers over 100 instruments. Not surprisingly, Slash was very selective about the guitars he chose to play on his current The River Is Rising tour, but when it comes to picking which fixtures to include in his lighting rig, the decision is largely in the hands of Keith Hoagland.Read More »Keith Hoagland Accents Slash’s ‘The River is Rising’ Tour With the CHAUVET Professional Color STRIKE M

AB Sound and CHAUVET Professional Set Stage for Belgian-USA Olympic Qualifying Match

Dave Gahan and Martin Gore were never known for their skills on the basketball court, though their group, Depeche Mode did contribute to the soundtrack of the NBA 2K15 video game. Nevertheless, the English electronic music icons did cause something of a full court press at the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying match between Belgian and the USA.Read More »AB Sound and CHAUVET Professional Set Stage for Belgian-USA Olympic Qualifying Match

Eurovision 2024 Design Revealed and Stage Build Time Lapse

The stage design for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest was recently unveiled ahead of the grand final in Malmö, Sweden, on May 11th.  Lighting and Screen Content designer Fredrik Stormby from Green Wall Designs and production designer Florian Wieder are the creative team helping to create, design, and deliver a large-scale and spectacular show to a global audience of over 160 million. The stage and lighting design for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will focus on the audience more than ever. With the stage placed in the center of the arena, viewers will experience a visually revolutionary concept. The unique 360-degree experience surrounds the audience and viewers in the Malmö Arena.

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UK Rental Companies Join Forces for ROE Visual Topaz Investment

Three prominent UK-based companies, Paragon Projection, Vortek Design, and Event Concept, have announced a strategic joint investment in Topaz 2.6 LED panels from ROE Visual. This groundbreaking collaboration signals a collective commitment to providing unparalleled quality and service to clients. With a combined investment totaling over 328.5 square meters of Topaz 2.6 LED standard and curved panels, these companies are poised to revolutionize the industry landscape.Read More »UK Rental Companies Join Forces for ROE Visual Topaz Investment

LianTronics Japan Subsidiary is Officially Launched with Grand Opening Ceremony

LianTronics is proud to announce that its Japan-based subsidiary is officially operating with a grand opening ceremony on April 24, 2024, which can provide fast delivery and considerable after-sales services and further localize its business network in the Asian area.Read More »LianTronics Japan Subsidiary is Officially Launched with Grand Opening Ceremony

Johnny Marr finds ‘The Spirit Power’ with Ayrton Cobra

English singer/song writer and ex-member of ‘80s band, the Smiths, Johnny Marr embarked on his UK tour, The Spirit Power, this April, finishing at Rock City, Nottingham on 14th April. Two-time TPI Lighting Designer of the Year, Ed Warren, of Next Level Lights, put together a compact yet impactful lighting design for the 10-date tour with Ayrton laser-sourced Cobra fixtures playing a key role.Read More »Johnny Marr finds ‘The Spirit Power’ with Ayrton Cobra

AOTO Teams Up with AI Giants at NAB Show 2024

The NAB Show 2024 recently wrapped up in Las Vegas, NV. AOTO not only showcased innovative products but also teamed up again with long-term partners Amazon Web Services and NVIDIA to demonstrate the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This marked the third collaboration between AOTO and NVIDIA, with AWS also being a long-standing partner. These AI giants have consistently chosen AOTO as their provider of Virtual Production solutions. At this NAB Show, AOTO created XR Studios for these “old friends” and joined forces with the AI chip giant AMD at the show.Read More »AOTO Teams Up with AI Giants at NAB Show 2024