Event News
This Week’s Jands Webinar
Posted on Wednesday, June 17th, 2020
Join Anthony Murdoch and Jeff MacKenzie as we look into the benefits and operation of Shure’s Axient Digital family.
Safeguard your signal:
No matter how tough the spectrum environment, Axient Digital is tougher. Next gen digital radio with encryption. True digital diversity. Quadversity and High Density modes. There’s always a way to see through the noise.
True sound:
Transparent audio comes through—artifacts and color don’t. With impressively low latency, flat frequency response, and multiple digital audio output options, sound fills every corner of the space—clean and clear.
Streamlined management:
Because efficiency is the bedrock of reliability, Axient Digital gives you more command & control. From wide tuning receivers and transmitters, to Wireless Workbench® and ShowLink® control, to networked charging and more, it improves every part of your workflow.
Register HERE
1000 gigs to play in NSW this November!
Posted on Tuesday, June 16th, 2020
A new music event will bring 1,000 COVID-safe gigs to Sydney and regional NSW in November, giving Australian artists a welcome boost and turbocharging live music venues across the state. Great Southern Nights is an NSW Government initiative delivered by its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW in partnership with the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) to support the recovery of the live music, entertainment and hospitality industries. Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said the gigs would be a welcome antidote to the challenges presented by COVID-19, bushfires and the prolonged drought.
“This celebration of outstanding Australian artists and incredible live music venues across NSW gives us all something to look forward to, from event-goers to industry,” Minister Ayres said. “We’ll be able to get out and see Sydney and regional NSW come to life with some of Australia’s top acts including Jimmy Barnes, Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins and Tones and I alongside emerging artists in unexpected places.
“We’re inviting venues across NSW, from the bush to the city, to nominate to be involved in this exciting new event.
“With the NSW Government’s 24-hour economy strategy set to reinvigorate Sydney’s nightlife, Great Southern Nights will be a big step forward for our state’s live music and hospitality community that has been hit hard in recent times.”
Among the 20 headline acts to play across the music event are (in alphabetical order):
• Jimmy Barnes • Birds of Tokyo • Missy Higgins • The Jungle Giants • Paul Kelly • Thelma Plum • The Presets • Amy Shark • Tash Sultana • The Teskey Brothers • Tones and I • The Veronicas
Established and emerging local Australian artists will present 1,000 gigs, curated by ARIA and an industry advisory committee across a multitude of venues around NSW. Great Southern Nights will culminate with Australia’s premier music industry event, the ARIA Awards, in Sydney.
“We’re proud to create this opportunity for Australian musicians, and help bring back the live music scene right across NSW,” ARIA chief executive officer Dan Rosen said. “Live music events bring visitors, culture and excitement to communities. This initiative will provide an invaluable boost for the artists, crew, venues and music community that make gigs happen.”
Industry research by Music NSW indicates that live music generates approximately $3.6 billion and 23,000 jobs for the NSW economy. All music events will be programmed in line with current Government health advice regarding physical distancing and venue capacity of public gatherings. Venues and artists are invited to submit an expression of interest to be involved in Great Southern Nights – registrations open at http://www.greatsouthernnights.com.au
NovaStar LED Control Training Course
Posted on Tuesday, June 16th, 2020
Elation up close with Artiste Mondrian
Posted on Tuesday, June 16th, 2020
Join Elation online for a special up-close look at the new Artiste Mondrian™ profile FX luminaire on the June 17th Elation Innovation Hour. Optimized for extreme output and coverage, the Artiste Mondrian is the latest addition to Elation’s flagship and award-winning Artiste LED moving head series.
Elation National Sales Manager John Dunn and Global Product Manager Matthias Hinrichs will present an interactive feature overview, live demo and shootout, as well as a Q&A session, all focusing on the leading technologies in the Artiste Mondrian. The presentation will take place Wednesday, June 17th at 10:00 a.m. PDT (U.S.) from Elation dealer Volt Lites’ facility in Burbank, California, an ideal location to show the full power and functionality of this exceptional fixture.
RSVP here.
The Artiste Mondrian partners alongside Elation’s Artiste Monet™ and Artiste Rembrandt™ and shares the same exclusive 7-flag SpectraColor colour mixing system (CMYRGB+CTO) and endless and continuous rotational framing system. The Mondrian is a true powerhouse (over 50,000 lumens) with a 226mm PC lens and a 3.3-degree narrow zoom angle. It utilizes a custom hotspot LED engine for outstanding centre intensities at long throws.
The Elation Hour and Elation Innovation Hour are weekly virtual presentations that delve into the more personal side of product development. Broadcast since April 22nd, they include discussions with top industry designers who share their experience across the broad scope of entertainment lighting, and also include virtual product launches.
The Elation Hour, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. PDT: (schedule subject to change)
June 17: Virtual Product Launch – Artiste Mondrian™
June 24: Tools & Techniques – House of Worship
July 1: Virtual Product Launch – Fuze Wash FR™
www.elationlighting.com
Australian Distributor: ULA Group www.ulagroup.com
L-Acoustics Launches Online Education Platform
Posted on Monday, June 15th, 2020
As many countries slowly lift confinement restrictions, L-Acoustics will re-open in-person education programs this month. Simultaneously, to complement in-person training and to offer the greatest flexibility to users, L-Acoustics is pre-launching a new Online Education Platform.
The first program on the platform is a complete, but remote, version of its renowned System Fundamentals training, a prerequisite for all other L-Acoustics training modules. In 2019, L-Acoustics hosted training courses in 60 countries, completing 670 training days and awarding 6,000 certificates. Of these, 240 training days and 2,400 certificates were for the Systems Fundamentals course.
“This education platform will foster the creation of a learning community where participants can share questions and develop a useful network of L-Acoustics users, as well as benefitting from the expertise of the instructors and the other trainees,” explained Etienne Corteel, Director of Education & Scientific Outreach.
The online Systems Fundamentals course provides an overview of what an L-Acoustics system is, including electronics, loudspeakers and software, and puts them into the perspective of a global project workflow. The course is structured around the full, in-person training, and grants participants the exact same industry-recognised certification.
The course is personalised, beginning with a virtual class, followed by several days where participants complete e-learning courses and practical exercises on Soundvision and LA Network Manager. During this week, participants access an online community room to exchange with classmates or pose questions to the instructor. A second virtual classroom closes out the program, with the trainer correcting the exercises submitted by students, followed by tips and feedback.
“The online System Fundamentals course is a great opportunity for us to try new collaborative and interactive learning methods for the L-Acoustics Education program,” explained François Montignies, Head of Education Programs at L-Acoustics. “It allows us to continue offering the same level of industry-leading training to the widest possible audience, and to meet the evolving needs of our users.”
Corteel added: “Our strictly in-person approach will evolve towards a blended approach, where the in-person courses remain at the core of the offering, complemented with additional online activities to reinforce the learning experience,”
Beginning in the week of 22 June 2020, in-person training will recommence at the company’s Marcoussis, France and Westlake Village, California headquarters, as well as at partner locations where local legislation permits. All in-person classes will follow a strict sanitary protocol to ensure the safety of instructors and participants, including adjustments to group size and agenda as well as supplying masks and hyroalcoholic gel for all participants.
Registration for both onlne and in-person trainings is accessible on the L-Acoustics website: www.l-acoustics.com/en/training/registration/
L-Acoustics in an official AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) Renewal Unit (RU) Provider. Engineers who complete L-Acoustics Systems Fundamentals either online or in person, will receive 3.5 CTS Renewal Units (RU).L-Acoustics announces the launch of an Online Education Platform.
www.l-acoustics.com
Australian Distributor: Jands www.jands.com.au
Welcome to The Roadie Show
Posted on Friday, June 12th, 2020
James ‘Oysters’ Kilpatrick is one of Australia’s most experienced FOH engineers and has mixed for a who’s who of Australian music. Like most of us, the Covid-19 pandemic left him suddenly with no work so he retreated into his mixing studio The Cave, and sulked.
Fast forward a short while and, inspired by beer and good mates, Oysters decided to put all his gear, knowledge and invaluable contacts to good use creating The Roadie Show. Along with key contributors Barry Brody, Alex Saad and Christian McBride, the team behind The Roadie Show have a combined history of more than one hundred years of stage, screen and touring experience in the live music business.
“The Roadie Show aims to provide fun-filled and creative opportunities to keep going and stay busy in this fragile climate of uncertainty,” commented Oysters. “Essentially, it brings long-time mates, roadies and musicians together with a Plan B to keep a small part of the once-thriving global entertainment industry alive.”
Combining fun, some zany hosts, live music and interviews, you can expect to see risqué, absurdity, obscurity and maybe one or two talented roadies being comically creative.
“This project is guaranteed to keep you entertained and amazed, all whilst promoting positive fun supporting an outlet for the lesser-known creativity of our Roadies,” added host Christian McBride. “It’s important to note that this concept started when we were not allowed to meet in a room with not even four people so, as of yet, we have not been able to deliver this with a true diversity of participants that is the Australian production community. As we move on, we want to be much more inclusive including speaking to more women and incorporating other regions. That’s an important point as I think we will get slammed for Episode 1 being Melbourne-centric and having no women involved. It even makes me want to vomit!”
Naturally, the technical stakes are high with bands playing live from Orange Studios Moorabbin which is used as a sound stage. Oysters mixes the band using a 32 channel input Pro Tools rigs with Aurora Lynx interfaces, Antelope Super Clock, Calrec 28ch analogue console with numerous analogue outboard options and a small-format monitor rig running Shure IEM packs and headphones supplied by JPJ Audio.
Alex Saad looks after the lighting using LED uplights and controllers supplied by Phaseshift Productions, Chauvet Freedom i-pix wireless or battery LEDs and a Jands Stage CL console plus Jands 4PAK-D portable dimmers.
It’s a high definition, multi-camera shoot utilizing Panasonic remote head cameras and controllers, Marshall POV cameras, an ENG camera, Ross vision mixer, Pix video recorder, DTS Scena LED 80 tungsten fresnels ….. and of course every Roadie’s favourite, heaps of cable!
Episode 1 features music by Ned Branchi, amongst others, an interview with legendary Australian Roadie Howard Freeman, a cameo by Larry Ponting, jokes, general shenanigans and even Minibikes.
The team behind The Roadie Show need broadcast partners and sponsors to help them give crew and artists employment in The Cave, and beyond, combat boredom and to maintain strong mental health. If you can help, please contact Barry Brody barrybrody@me.com
Check out Episode 1 of The Roadie Show
Credits
OYSTER STUDIO PRODUCTION
Producer: James “Oysters” Kilpatrick
Director: Alex Saad
Assistant Producer 1: Christian McBride
Assistant Producer 2: Barry Brody
Script Writer: James “Oysters” Kilpatrick
Live Cameras: Alex Hasker
Audio Assist: Scott Bertram, Bonnie Knight, Mark Crawley
Make Up: Yasmin Saad
HOSTS
Christian McBride
Wally Kempton
BANDS AND ARTISTS
Even, Minibikes and Ned Branchi
CONCEPT
Barry Brody
Hayden Vassallo
SUPPLIERS
Orange Studio: Jamie Payet / Scott Bertram
JPJ Audio
Lex Audio Visual
Phaseshift Productions
This Week’s Jands Webinar
Posted on Wednesday, June 10th, 2020
Moving Lights for Theatrical Use. A discussion of what goes into designing a moving light for theatre.
Register for Thursday June 11th 2020, 4.30pm AEST webinar here –> https://go.jands.com.au/webinars
Upcoming Martin Learning Sessions
Posted on Wednesday, June 10th, 2020
Paperwork from Production Management to Lighting Design
Presented by Jennifer Bass, Technical Designer
Learn how to make paperwork work for you with this in-depth webinar. Topics will include how to utilize paperwork to improve workflow, avoid reinventing the wheel each project, keep your team informed and make handing over projects easier.
Wednesday, June 10, 2:00 PM CDT
(7:00 PM GMT, 8:00 PM BST, 9:00 PM CET, June 11, 3:00 AM SGT)
Register Here
Light the Music: A Lecture with a Beat
Presented by Luther Frank, Lighting and Project Design Specialist
This webinar will focus on using musical analysis to execute lighting designs on the fly in fast-paced environments such as nightclubs and festivals. Learn how to follow the music by understanding song structure and staying on beat.
Thursday, June 11, 11:00 AM CDT
(4:00 PM GMT, 5:00 PM BST, 6:00 PM CET, June 12, 12:00 AM SGT)
Register Here
Lighting with LED for Television
Presented by Robert Grobler, Senior Lighting Designer
LED is one of the fastest moving segments of the lighting industry. Learn how to effectively use LED and maintain TV picture standards by studying colour temperature, CRI behaviour, dimmer curves and proper colour mixing.
Tuesday, June 16, 1:00 PM CDT
(6:00 PM GMT, 7:00 PM BST, 8:00 PM CET, June 17, 2:00 AM SGT)
Register Here
www.martin.com
Australian Distributor: Show Technology www.showtech.com.au
GLP launches 10 Out Of 10
Posted on Tuesday, June 9th, 2020
GLP is launching a new series of short-form, fun and informative interview videos with lighting designers from around the industry.
The series will see videos released on a weekly basis with different designers facing the same 10 questions. Covering their career starts, their career highs and some of the moments they would rather forget. Partly informative, partly inspirational, and partly irreverent and amusing, the interviews bring a little bit of everything to the viewer.
To keep them easy and fun, the interviews are edited into 15-minute episodes – but as you could imagine, some of the great stories take a little longer, so the full-length versions are also going to be made available. Episodes will be published every Wednesday on GLP’s YouTube Channel @glpimpression, and through their various social media feeds.
With guests such as storied concert touring designer, Ethan Weber; Broadway and West End award-winning designer Neil Austin; the legendary Steven Cohen; NBC Universal’s Fred Bock and many more fascinating characters, the series is designed to bring a little bit of something for everyone. It all kicks off with Justin Kitchenman, best known for his work with Nashville artist Luke Bryan.
Join the fun at: https://www.youtube.com/user/GLPimpression/videos
And GLP’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GLP.German.Light.Products/
www.Germanlightproducts.com
Encore announces introduction of MeetSAFE
Posted on Thursday, June 4th, 2020
Encore has announced the introduction of MeetSAFE, a set of guidelines to help the live event industry safely adapt to the changing landscape for meetings and events. MeetSAFE was developed by PSAV and Encore’s Family of Companies in response to evolving customer needs. As the world begins to reopen from COVID-19 shutdown, Encore will be working with clients and venue partners to implement the guidelines to safely and responsibly host events.
Designed to inspire trust and confidence, the set of tools is focused on redesigning events to successfully deliver on the strategic goals of the meeting while defining new guidelines to minimise risk and promote health. Doing so safely, will be the first priority of all planning activities as the ability to conduct in-person meetings will be dependent on making people feel safe in any setting.
“Our industry has more to consider when planning live events in the future. While there has been an explosion of virtual events due to today’s environment, we know there will be a time when both hybrid and fully live meetings will return,” said Ben Erwin, President of PSAV.
“People feel a strong desire for face-to-face interactions, so we wanted to be proactive and offer guidance on how they can ensure important live meetings and events are productive, but also safe at the same time.”
The MeetSAFE guidelines were developed with four key areas of focus in mind: event design, room layout / traffic flow, technology enhancements, and cleaning guidelines. With input from venue partners, event planners and leading industry associations, the new guidelines include a series of meeting formats, technology solutions, and other recommendations that outline paths around how the event industry could re-open during the early phases of recovery.
“The Events Industry Council applauds PSAV for its leadership through this effort to provide relevant guidance and tools to industry professionals,” commented Amy Calvert, CEO of the Events Industry Council.
“We are encouraged and inspired by the work we are seeing in all segments and regions to address today’s challenge and adapt for the future. The APEX COVID-19 Business Recovery Task Force is focused on curating and sharing accepted practices across the global events ecosystem and will include this tool in that work.”
The MeetSAFE guidelines were created in alignment with the hotel industry’s own safety and health guidelines and will be critical in preparing venues to safely host events as the economy reopens.
www.encore-anzpac.com
Bosch Summer Showcase Webinar Series
Posted on Monday, June 1st, 2020
LightFair Launches “LightFair Connect”
Posted on Wednesday, May 27th, 2020
LightFair will present selected courses from its 2020 Conference program online as “LightFair Connect” July 21 – 23, 2020. The virtual conference will feature more than 60 hours of accredited courses and more than 50 sessions presented in seven educational tracks. LightFair Connect is inspired by demand for online learning that was expressed by the lighting community in the wake of the cancellation of the 2020 Conference — which was set to be one of the most comprehensive and well-attended in the industry — due to the COVID-19 crisis.
“Even in these unusual times, there’s no lockdown on learning,” notes Dan Darby, LightFair show director. “It’s important now more than ever for lighting professionals to update their knowledge and stay connected with the latest in the industry. LightFair Connect 2020 is designed to support professional growth, enrich knowledge, encourage the earning of professional credentials and further expand industry connections from the comfort of home.”
LightFair Connect sessions will be presented as 60-minute and 90-minute webinars with time for attendees to interact with the speakers and ask questions after learning from pre-recorded sessions.
LightFair Connect presents seven new educational tracks that were set to debut at the 2020 Conference. They are:
* Application and Evidence-Based Design: Focuses on methodology, design trends, tools and insights used to enable project success in the field of lighting
* Design Tools: Covers the tools the industry may use to bring its designs to fruition
* Human Experience + Environment: Explores the influence of lighting on the human experience and the environment
* Innovation + Process: Explores sources of inspiration that inform the design process along with technology development
* Professional Practice: Focuses on the development and evolution of professional strategies
* Technology and Integration: Focuses on the design and specification of components and software that advance technology in the lighting industry
* Mix and Match: Samples courses from each of six niche tracks
All LightFair Connect courses will offer CEU / Learning Units / Certification Maintenance Points for the American Institute of Architects (AIA), American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA), Independent Institute for Property and Facility Management Education (BOMI), International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), Interior Designers of Canada (IDC), Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC), International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) or Illuminating Engineering Society (IES).
Registration for LightFair Connect opens on June 24, 2020. Cost to attend is $40 for a 90-minute seminar and $30 for a 60-minute seminar. The full conference schedule and registration are available online at www.LightFair.com/conference.
www.lightfair.com
ALIA Launches YouTube Channel with Q&A Series
Posted on Monday, May 25th, 2020
ALIA is excited to announce the launch of our new YouTube channel that will provide both recorded and live content catering specifically to the industry.
For the launch of the channel, we’ve enlisted Alex Hughes who runs the well-known lighting training channel known as consoletraining.com to create a series of live-streamed Q&A sessions. He recently hosted the first session with some of the best Australian LDs currently working in the industry with topics such as keeping busy and managing a business. View that session at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2r1mGHqT_8
The aim is not to pitch products or just talk about the good times.
Alex has agreed that the concept has legs well beyond just lighting designers and has agreed to facilitate future events on the ALIA channel with audio sessions also planned.
The first announced session goes live on youtube on the 29th of May (this Friday) with a panel of the best current and upcoming Lighting System Technicians and Programmers. Panellists include Duane Inocencio, Brendan Malone and Liam Ashton.
You can find the ALIA YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfL9CsGCrA4ZiyHge7VSL2w
What: Informal Chat with Lighting System Technicians and Programmers
When: May 29th 18:30 AEST
Where: Wherever you wish!
Lightswitch Joins Elation on May 27 Elation Hour
Posted on Monday, May 25th, 2020
Join Elation national sales manager John Dunn and global product manager Matthias Hinrichs on the May 27 Elation Hour as they discuss trade show, corporate and special event design with John Featherstone, Chris Medvitz, and Ignacio Rosenberg of lighting design group LightSwitch.
Lightswitch is a consortium of internationally recognized lighting, media, and visual designers that has been creating unforgettable experiences for over 25 years. They design award-winning environments for a diverse network of clients across concert, event, experiential environment, and architectural, operating from studios across the globe.
Join them live on Wednesday, May 27 at 10:00am Pacific Standard Time in the US for this special Tools & Techniques discussion.
RSVP here.
The Elation Hour is a weekly virtual presentation that delves into the more personal side of product development and includes discussions with top industry designers who share their experience across the broad scope of entertainment lighting. Tune in over the next several weeks as the company covers topics such as Festivals/Outdoor Events, Broadway/Theatre, Trade Shows/Corporate/Special Events and Concerts/Live Events. The Elation Hour series will also include virtual product launches.
The Elation Hour, Wednesdays, 10:00am PST: (schedule subject to change)
May 27: Tools & Techniques – Trade Show, Corporate & Special Events
June 3: Tools & Techniques – Concerts/Live Events
June 3: Virtual Product Launch – Artiste Mondrian
June 10: Virtual Product Launch – Fuze Wash FR
www.elationlighting.com
Australian Distributor: ULA Group www.ulagroup.com
Obsidian Presents ONYX Webinar
Posted on Thursday, May 21st, 2020
Obsidian Control Systems is pleased to be presenting an ONYX at Your Service webinar 28 May 10am (PST) focused on lighting control and programming for Houses of Worship. ONYX is Obsidian’s powerful and scalable lighting control platform that is a popular choice for many Houses of Worship around the world. It is affordable at any budget and easy to learn for volunteers while having the feature set and power to drive large gatherings.
In this webinar, Obsidian Control Systems Product Manager Matthias Hinrichs will lead a two-hour discussion with experienced ONYX programmers and lighting designers Chris Eguizabal of Riverside, California, and Joseph Wolff of Calgary, Alberta. Get insight into their workflow and programming styles and understand the components needed to put together small and large ONYX systems for churches and other HoW venues.
Register here.
www.obsidiancontrol.com
This Week’s Jands Webinar
Posted on Wednesday, May 20th, 2020
Cue 1 Go”… …. … … … … ”
Was that Cue 1?” Is this familiar to you? No-one ever cares about comms until they don’t work and then they can be a real show stopper. In this course, we’ll be running through the setup and configuration of Clear-Com’s Freespeak II, HelixNet and LQ. Plus showing you how they can all work together in a complete digital comms solution.
Alcons Audio Webinar Series
Posted on Monday, May 18th, 2020
Alcons Audio is proud to present a new series of online educational sessions, featuring industry Icons and special guests, beginning May 12th, 2020.
Whether you’re involved in touring/production, installation, residential/studio or cinema, this series will inspire creative collaboration, explore new technology, and expand your Pro Audio expertise. During these 30-60 minute sessions we want to give you a more detailed insight in our products, applications and zooming-in on the multiple-patented Alcons pro ribbon transducer technology.
Afterwards, we will have a short Q&A where you can discuss the different topics. Click below to save your seat!
The webinars are presented to you by David Rahn, Alcons Audio USA.
Currently scheduled webinars are as follows.
1. Introduction to pro-ribbon technology.
2. Introduction to Alcons production market solutions, including the new LR24.
3. Introduction to Alcons commercial cinema solutions.
4. Introduction to Alcons residential home theatre solutions.
More info at https://www.alconsaudio.com/webinar/
Australian Distributor: Loud & Clear www.loudandclearsales.com.au
EAW Education
Posted on Friday, May 15th, 2020
As online resources become a more important part of today’s workflow, Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has users covered with its education-based website. Located at www.education.eaw.com, customers can find detailed training, tutorials, FAQ’s, and knowledge-based support twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
“The goal of the EAW Education site is to empower the pro audio industry by providing the information necessary to understand, operate, and design EAW sound systems,” says EAW president, T.J. Smith.
EAW’s “Training” section allows audio pros to stay up-to-date with the latest EAW technology. The training section features the “Intro to ADAPTive Training” series, which prepares individuals for the level 1 certification test. Level 1 certification means users are well versed in the basics of ADAPTive technology and system deployment.
EAW’s “Tutorials” section offers step-by-step video walkthroughs of EAW products and software including its Resolution software, ADAPTive Systems, EAWmosaic, and RADIUS. The tutorials include system design, setup and startup, coverage explanation, going online and exporting settings.
EAW’s “Knowledge Base” section is where visitors can find information and frequently asked questions on all EAW product lines.
www.eaw.com
Australian Distributor: PAVT www.pavt.com.au
InfoComm 2020 Connected Opens Registration
Posted on Friday, May 15th, 2020
Registration is officially open for InfoComm 2020 Connected, the virtual version of the cancelled live event. The online convention, free to attend, is set to take place June 16?18, and the virtual platform will remain live from June 19 to August 21 for “attendees” to browse exhibitor showcases and view on-demand sessions.
AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, is pleased to announce registration is officially open for its virtual show InfoComm 2020 Connected, taking place June 16-18. The show will gather thought leaders from an array of pro AV disciplines representing all corners of the globe to lead conversations on the opportunities and challenges facing the industry.
“A talented assembly of industry leaders will converge for InfoComm 2020 Connected to invoke an abundance of lively and constructive conversations on the most top-of-mind issues,” said Rochelle Richardson, CEM, Senior Vice President of Expositions and Events, AVIXA. “The show presents a dynamic virtual learning program designed to improve the crafts of pro AV professionals and enhance the experiences they create around the world.”
Kay Sargent, Senior Principal/Director of Workspace for HOK, and member of AVIXA’s Board of Directors, will be joined by Pam Light, Senior Principal, Regional Leader of Workplace, HOK, and Adriana Rojas, Principal Director of Interiors, HOK, to discuss what technology experts need to know about the future of workplace design, especially given the current COVID-19 crisis. They will examine technology trends through a design lens, exploring the factors that are spurring the evolution of the workspace.
In the session “Your Socially Distant Workforce,” Joshua Weisberg, President of Navolo Audio Video, Rich Tate, Managing Director of Show Services, LMG, and Michelle E. Christian, Account Manager for EVENTEQ, will discuss how the post-COVID-19 live events environment will require a different workforce deployment than in the past. Event vendors will have to find methods for providing adequate numbers of not only qualified but certifiably healthy event staff. The conversation will tackle issues, such as what happens if your number one technician is turned away from the job site when they don’t pass the health check?
Moderator Brock McGinnis, Principal, avitaas inc., will be joined by Joe Dunbar, Senior Account Executive, Diversified, and Victoria Ferrari, Senior Account Executive, Conference Technologies, to discuss how the AV industry has stepped up to help communities and businesses continue to connect and prosper during the widespread quarantine. This session will centre on how integrators have extended empathy and generosity to their customers in this time of crisis and how they can rebuild their revenue streams without damaging those relationships as some states and regions begin to reopen.
In addition to the education program, InfoComm 2020 Connected will host a virtual trade show where pro AV companies will present their products and solutions in virtual showcases and host live and on-demand exhibitor presentations. There will also be several networking opportunities, including council meetings, the AVIXA Awards ceremony, and much more.
InfoComm 2020 Connected is free to attend and the virtual platform will remain live June 19-August 21 for attendees to browse exhibitor showcases and view on-demand sessions. Check out infocommshow.org for more information and visit www.infocommshow.org/register to register.
The Ultimate Lighting Shootout
Posted on Thursday, May 14th, 2020
Watch LIVE on May 17 at 10 AM Pacific: www.UltimateLightingShootout.com
Have you ever wanted to see what happens when a clapped-out Mac 2K meets a hollow point bullet? Or perhaps witness the carnage from packing tannerite in a stripped out VL3K? We are going to find out very soon with your help! You can participate from home in the explosive demise of these neglected fixtures with donation levels starting at only $5. You can help us reach our goals as we aim to raise money for event industry-specific relief funds.
With a wide range of fixtures and an equally diverse selection of weapons at our disposal, there’s something for everyone. Additional perks will be up for grabs in exchange for your generous donations including personal one-on-one training sessions from Collyns Stenzel and Christian Jackson.
If you would like to sponsor this event or provide resources to help make this the coolest lighting shootout ever, please reach out through our google form or by contacting one of the producers directly. Click here to get in touch.
100% of proceeds from this fundraiser will be directly donated to the Live Nation Crew Nation relief fund. They are not associated with our event in any way, but they are offering donation matching and provide direct relief to crew members who have lost their gigs due to government restrictions on public events following the COVID-19 outbreak.
Event produced by Collyns Stenzel, Hunter Owen, Charles Teer, and Christian Jackson.
Virtual Tradeshow with Martin Audio
Posted on Thursday, May 14th, 2020
Registration slots for Martin Audio’s virtual tradeshow on Wednesday 20 May are filling up fast.
With much of 2020’s global tradeshow calendar all but wiped out, Martin Audio decided to host a virtual tradeshow to showcase its portfolio and recent new additions. The virtual tradeshow will offer an overview of the product ranges for end-users, distributors, rental companies and integrators. The 90-minute webinars go out across three time slots: 7.30am BST, 10.00am BST and 5.00pm BST.
“We’ve been delighted with the response so far,” said Dom Harter, managing director at Martin Audio. “With over 500 registrants to date, this is fast becoming an excellent opportunity for us to guide people through our portfolio and to help attendees find the right product for different applications and budgets.”
To register, visit https://martin-audio.com/events/portfolio2020
The Design Process with Paul Collison
Posted on Wednesday, May 13th, 2020
Don’t miss this Martin Professional LIVE WORKSHOP SERIES: The Design Process with Paul Collison – MAY 14, 2020 – 10:00 PM CDT (May 15, 3:00 AM GMT, 4:00 AM BST, 5:00 AM CET, 11:00 AM SGT). That’s 1 pm on Friday Sydney time!
In this webinar, host Paul Collison will walk attendees through his process for lighting design, including a discussion of how to compare and select lighting fixtures suited to different roles and projects.
Register HERE
This Week’s Jands Webinar
Posted on Tuesday, May 12th, 2020
ETC Augment3d is a new and exciting tool that helps Eos users control and design in a three-dimensional space.
Join us for an introduction to the revolutionary 3d Programming tool ETC Augment3d. Learn the basics of setting up your Augment3d world and get an introduction into the interface that will change the way we program.
Thu, May 14, 2020 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM AEST
ConsoleTraining.com Live Q&A Session
Posted on Monday, May 11th, 2020
ConsoleTraining.com has assembled a panel of Lighting Designers from all areas of the industry and who are based in Australia, to talk about what they are up to and how they are keeping busy.
A live Question and Answer session is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13th 18:30 AEST.
Lighting designers who have been kind enough to give up some of their time include Brad Alcock (BAAClight), David Fairless (Colourblind), and Richard Neville (Mandylights). Other participants will be announced on the day.
Get Creative And Win In The #ADJHouseParty Contest
Posted on Thursday, May 7th, 2020
As most of the world is practising social distancing to fight the coronavirus pandemic at the moment, staying in is the new going out! Whatever you’re doing to keep positive and #StayConnected ADJ wants to be a part of it. In our new #ADJHouseParty contest, we’re offering you the chance to win a pair of Focus Spot 2X moving heads + other fantastic prizes.
To enter the contest, all you have to do is put your ADJ lighting fixtures to use at home and post the photos or video on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter along with the hashtag #ADJHouseParty. What you do with them is entirely up to you! If you’re a lighting designer, you could set up a rig in your garage and program a time-coded light show. If you’re a DJ, you could use your fixtures to light up your next live-streamed set from your living room. If you want to show support for healthcare workers, you could use your lights to illuminate the outside of your house blue.
Whatever you do, if you want to win, you’ll need to use your imagination! We’ll be selecting the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners based on how good the photos/videos look as well as the creative use of ADJ products. The contest is open to anyone around the world and will run from now until the end of May and you can enter as many times as you like, just be sure to let us know what ADJ fixture(s) you have used in the description of your social media post(s).
Once the contest has closed at the end of May, the ADJ team will comb social media for every post that uses the #ADJHouseParty hashtag and choose three winners based on the creative use of ADJ fixtures and the aesthetic appeal of the photos/video. We’ll then exclusively announce the winners in a Facebook Live broadcast on Wednesday, June 3rd. Three winners will be selected who will receive the following prizes:
1st Place: 2 x ADJ Focus Spot 2X moving heads
2nd Place: ADJ Airstream Bridge DMX
3rd Place: ADJ Jolt 300
Don’t forget, if you want to win, try to make your entry as creative as possible. Good luck!
Full rules for the contest can be found here:
www.adj.com/content/cat/adj-experience/post/adj-house-party-contest
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Bosch Communications Systems has announced its Summer Showcase, a series of professional audio and communications webinars covering products and technologies from the company’s brands.
