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Brutal Assault Festival

Robe in Rig for Czech Metalfest

JAROMER, Czech Republic – Robe moving lights made their presence felt at the Czech Metalfest, the 2012 Brutal Assault Festival, staged at an old army fortress in Jaromer, Czech Republic. The two Jägermeister and Metal Shop main stages were identical and were erected side by side in the main arena, operated in ‘flip-flop’ style, with one band setting up while the previous act was playing for short changeovers and a near uninterrupted sonic assault for the fans. The Robes along with other lighting were supplied by Prague rental company TD Promo SRO.

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Mission Control

Space Skydive Gets Mission Control Help from Riedel

ROSWELL, NM – The Red Bull Stratos project, centering on Felix Baumgartner’s attempt to break the sound barrier during a 120,000-foot skydive from the edge of space, was a mission that pushed human limits. Riedel Communications supported the project with real-time solutions for video, audio and communications, integrating  wireless and wired digital intercom systems. Riedel also furnished the fiber-based video and signal distribution and the wireless video links from the capsule’s onboard cameras. Along with other records smashed by the feat, YouTube reported a live viewing audience of more than 8 million.

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Jubilee Event

Robe Lights Tupperware Jubilee Event in Sun City

SUN CITY, South Africa – Rental company Multi-Media supplied full production including their newest Robe moving lights for Tupperware South Africa’s 2012 Jubilee event, staged over three days at Sun City Superbowl. LD Gustav Stander had to cater to many different performance and presentation scenarios, including entertainment sections with dancers, conference sessions, incentive presentations, motivational speeches and awards.

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Sensation

Martin MAC III AirFX Debuts on Electronic Dance Event

AMSTERDAM – Martin Professional’s new MAC III AirFX mid-air effects and wash luminaire debuted on the premier of a new Sensation electronic dance music event at Amsterdam Arena this past summer. Sensation LD Sander den Otter of Wonderwolf Design used 22 of the 1500-watt fixtures in the Source of Light show design. The fixture is now shipping to rental houses across the globe.

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(in middle) DWR’s Duncan Riley between Gianluca Breda (left) and Clay Paky’s Massimo Bolandrina (right).

Clay Paky Hosts South African Roadshow

DURBAN, South Africa –Clay Paky received a positive response to its South African Roadshow, with a number of lighting professionals attending product demonstrations in venues in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. Clay Paky’s Massimo Bolandrina and Gianluca Breda presented demonstrations including the new Shotlight Wash and Sharpy along with fixtures from the Alpha Range of spots and washes.

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Donald Cox, Head of Lighting at The Royal Opera House Muscat

Philips Vari-Lite Provides for Royal Opera House Muscat

MUSCAT, Oman – VARI-LITE luminaires are the fixture of choice for the lighting team at the Royal Opera House Muscat. The arts venue has stocked VARI-LITE luminaires since it opened three years ago, including the VL3500 Wash and Spot plus VL1100 TS and AS luminaires. VARI-LITE luminaires are not only their most requested fixtures by touring lighting designers, but also fit the bill for a lighting source that can handle the sand and dust in the air from Oman’s desert country.

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Martin Seminars Beijing

Martin Product Innovation Tours Across China

HONG KONG – Martin Hong Kong has been touring the company’s newest products across China, in celebration of Martin Professional’s 25th anniversary. Stops in Guangzhou, Beijing and Hong Kong have already been held with upcoming stops planned for the Prolight + Sound exhibition in Shanghai Oct. 11-14, and Chengdu and Wuhan in late October.

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