PLASA09 visitor registration kicked off with what organisers PLASA Events Ltd describe as a "phenomenal" start as the first 48 hours saw over 4,000 visitors take advantage of a limited-time offer of free registration during March only - a saving of £20 off the standard ticket price. Confidence that PLASA09 will be a busy show despite the global economic situation is confirmed by extremely … [Read more...]
Double grandma power: Tina Turner hits the road with grandMA
At nearly 70, most people have retired from their working life – that for sure does not apply to Tina Turner. The “Queen of Rock” still has the same if not more power than at the beginning of her illustrious career nearly 50 years ago! After an eight year absence from the stage, she is now back with a world tour spanning North America and Europe that combines everything to make the ultimate Rock … [Read more...]
Barco Media Servers Enhance Vegas Ventriloquist Act
Visualization pioneer Barco announced today that Terry Fator & His Cast of Thousands recently opened a five-year run at The Mirage hotel in Las Vegas, using a full range of High End Systems' lighting products and five Axon Media Servers. Show previews started on 14 February, and following the set design's lock-in, the full run started in March. Fator, a remarkable ventriloquist, singer, … [Read more...]
Allen & Heath to launch broadcast console at Frankfurt
British mixer manufacturer, Allen & Heath, will be unveiling an exciting new addition to its range at the forthcoming Pro Light & Sound show in Frankfurt. Designed for a broad range of applications from small radio or internet broadcast studios, to hospital radio, university radio, community radio and larger studios with multiple rooms, the XB-14 is equipped with a wealth of features … [Read more...]
Robe launches new Robin moving light range at Prolight + Sound 2009
Robe lighting launches its amazing new Robin (Robe Innovative Concept) range of moving light products at Prolight+Sound Frankfurt. Robe will once again have a colourful, beautifully designed, highly visual and welcoming booth D59 in the middle of Hall 9, as well as running an active demonstration area … [Read more...]