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Lighting up the dance floor

Robe moving lights was recently involved in the fourth series of Strictly Come Dancing South Africa, broadcast live each week on SABC2 from the ballroom of the Carlton Hotel in Johannesburg. The lighting and sound kit was supplied by Gearhouse.

Published on Tuesday April 29 2008 at 12:50

Learning with structure

Czech Republic-based trussing manufacturer, MILOS, staged a two-day international technical workshop to highlight key products, services and its facility near Prague.

Published on Tuesday April 29 2008 at 12:50

Video adds value

AC Lighting has launched a new video division aimed at providing a solution for lighting rental companies looking to make a first move into video.

Published on Tuesday April 29 2008 at 12:50

Martin Audio appoints new joint MD

Martin Audio’s long-serving finance director, Anthony Taylor, has been made joint managing director of the firm.

Published on Tuesday April 29 2008 at 12:50

Guitar hero

Bandit Lites is supplying lighting equipment and crew for the UK, European and US sections of Mark Knopfler’s 2008 world tour, which started in Amsterdam at the end of March.

Published on Tuesday April 29 2008 at 12:50

Just the ticket

Here’s an early reminder The Theatres Trust’s Annual Conference takes place on June 10, at the Cottesloe Theatre, London, The Stage being among the event’s leading sponsors.

Published on Monday April 21 2008 at 11:45

Shure future

Shure Distribution UK (SDUK), a multi-brand distributor of professional audio equipment, has been appointed as the exclusive UK representative of Primacoustics, the high-end sound and studio acoustic manufacturer.

Published on Monday April 21 2008 at 11:35

Five star service

Keith Sykes, works director of UK flightcase manufacturer 5 Star for 11 years, has purchased the majority shareholding of the company.

Published on Monday April 21 2008 at 11:30

Arts centre up in lights

AC Lighting’s rigging division has provided the UK’s first Litec EXE Lodestar installation to Aberystwyth Arts Centre, a department of Aberystwyth University.

Published on Monday April 21 2008 at 11:25

The Matrix solutions

RTS Digital Intercoms has supplied a Cronus Digital Matrix to Glyndebourne Opera House as the centrepiece of a new integrated communications and paging system.

Published on Monday April 21 2008 at 11:15

Velvet revolution

ADLIB Lighting supplied equipment and crew for the recent Velvet Revolver UK tour, having first worked with the band on their 2007 tour.

Published on Monday April 21 2008 at 11:05

An Outback adventure

UK rigging specialist, Outback, has purchased a Kinesys automation system for its hire stock.

Published on Monday April 14 2008 at 18:05

The Emprise strikes back

The National Theatre has signed a deal with Emprise Services, an independent support services provider, to deliver a full front and back of house cleaning service to its three theatres.

Published on Monday April 14 2008 at 17:50

Charity up in lights

The second annual Light Relief Day takes place on Thursday, April 24.

Published on Monday April 14 2008 at 17:45

Midas touch

ADLIB Audio supplied a JBL VerTec sound system and crew for the recent Panic at the Disco UK tour.

Published on Monday April 14 2008 at 17:40

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