While Lebanon has been in the global headlines for all the wrong reasons recently, if there’s one thing that the Lebanese people are famous for, it’s their unrivalled capacity to party at any given opportunity. One such opportunity that was grabbed with both hands by locals and international visitors alike was the Aegis Festival, which saw crowds of music lovers descend on the ancient northern coastal city of Batroun in July for three nights of back-to-back revelry featuring a packed roster of DJs including Agents of Time, Hiroko Yamamura, Seth Troxler, and Frankey & Sandrino. Taking place in the usually…
Author: Peter Iantorno
Latin pop sensation Enrique Iglesias returned to Dubai in September for his debut sold-out concert at the Coca-Cola Arena with local audio solutions from Clair Global UAE and support from touring partner, Sound Image. With 180 million worldwide record sales to his name, Iglesias has a huge live following, and his recent performance in the Middle East was met with palpable excitement. An artist accustomed to high-level touring, the singer’s crew relies on Sound Image, a Clair Global brand, for international audio solutions, and with one-off performances such as this, Clair UAE picked up the rider locally, ensuring environmental goals…
With a rich history of putting together the logistical operations behind the world’s biggest shows dating back to the late 1970s, when it comes to concert touring, Rock-it Cargo has always been at the forefront of the industry. From bringing Billy Joel’s tour into the former Soviet Union to facilitating Metallica becoming the first band to play all seven continents, the company has been the backbone of many a groundbreaking production over the years. Rock-it Cargo is no stranger to the Middle East, having operated in the region for many years, and the company’s presence in the region was strengthened…
Atlantis The Palm has hosted some epic live shows over the years, with the stunning seaside location nestled on the tip of the Crescent and the hotel’s iconic arch providing the perfect backdrop and atmosphere for some of Dubai’s most memorable nights of live music. The latest big name to grace the venue was Martin Garrix, whose show in early May marked the long-awaited return of the Atlantis Live series, returning to the hotel for the first time in a decade. Recalling the origins of the show, Protec’s General Manager Matt Allen, who served as Project Director, explained how the…
Company slogans don’t always align with the values of an organisation or the people behind it, but in the case of DWR Distribution, the company’s motto, ‘It’s all about the people’, resonates from top to bottom. This people-first ethos that values relationships above all else is driven by the company’s founder, Duncan Riley – a man who embodies the slogan in everything he does. TPiMEA got to witness the extraordinary generosity of Riley first hand recently during a trip to Johannesburg, where we were introduced to the great and good of the South African events and entertainment industry, with Riley…
Here at TPiMEA, we’ve walked around more than our fair share of dusty warehouses over the years, and while it’s always a privilege to be allowed access to the innerworkings of any organisation, after a while, the novelty can wear thin. However, as soon as the invite came through for CTME’s CONNECTME24 event, there was no doubt that this would be an occasion well worth the trip. A multiday showcase of the latest tech presented by the highly skilled CTME team in the company’s brand-new Dubai facility, the event set the standard for the industry across the region. From the…
When TPiMEA visited Onyx Arena prior to its opening [TPiMEA48], we were promised a state-of-the-art, multipurpose venue capable of hosting “anything from conferences and sporting events to concerts and everything in between”, and sure enough, the arena got off to a flying start, with MDLBEAST bringing a trio of shows over consecutive weekends, starring the likes of Don Toliver and Axwell, Jack Harlow and Salvatore Ganacci, as well as Bebe Rexha and Afrojack. The design concept for the shows was created by the MDLBEAST creative and production teams, led by Creative Director Quentin Greyling and Production Director, Jonny Gaskell, alongside…
Ask most events industry clients what they want from their suppliers and the words ‘sustainability’ and ‘innovation’ often appear high on the list of priorities. They are two qualities that are becoming increasingly valued, and organisations are placing more and more emphasis on ensuring that both are being delivered at every possible touchpoint. One person leading the charge in both fields is Jason English, CEO at Al Laith and Chief Ecosystem Officer of the wider CG Tech Group. Alongside his more than 20 years of senior management experience, English is one of the handful of South African-born leaders to be…
Having cemented himself on the global touring scene, Hans Zimmer’s live performances where he gives rousing renditions of some of his most iconic musical masterpieces from movies such as Gladiator, Interstellar and The Lion King have garnered praise the world over. As part of his packed touring schedule, the German maestro recently brought his extensive orchestra to Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena for two sold-out shows. Production Director Jim Baggott of Nvisible Productions called upon Clair Global UAE and Creative Technology Middle East to provide local support for the shows. “Clair supported us with all our audio needs throughout rehearsals and the…
Procom Middle East, in partnership with Ayrton, is hosting a two-day lighting design seminar at its training centre in Dubai on 8-9 October. The seminar will be conducted by renowned lighting designers, Mikki Kunttu and Martin Kuhn, who bring over 30 years each of experience spanning rock, opera, major trade fairs, and the largest television shows. The event will cover the core principles that underpin effective lighting design across various scales; the creative journey of developing memorable lighting designs; and the psychology of how light affects human perception and emotions. There will also be panel discussions with industry experts to…
Can you talk through a few of YES TECH’s latest products and solutions suited for the Middle East market? One of our most popular offerings is the MG Series, which we’ve recently enhanced to better meet the growing demands of the market. The MG9 is a standout product – it’s built for both indoor and outdoor settings and is equipped with our cutting-edge TET technology. This one delivers an impressive LED thrust ranging from 80-100N to reduce lamp fall rates greatly. It can handle 4.6T loading capacity and has an anti-fatigue performance that’s five times better than before for unparalleled…
Digital Projection distributor Procom Middle East is hosting a Digital Projection Open Day at its Dubai office in 27 September. The event will see the unveiling of the next-generation electronics platform, NEXUS, as well as several cutting-edge projectors in action such as the TITAN Laser 37000 WUXGA, 47000 WUXGA, M-Vision 27000 WU and more. The new E-Vision 16000i WU will also be revealed, and there will be a Digital Projection presentation focusing on the future of projection technology and the innovative product line Digital Projection provides. For more information and to book your time slot, visit: www.procom-me.com
