Now in its fifth year, the TPMEA Awards is firmly established as the must-attend industry night for the live events community – and, sure enough, on 4 May, the region’s live events industry gathered en masse once again at Hard Rock Café Dubai Festival City to celebrate those who have been outstanding in their field over the past year. With more than 500 people in attendance, the event allowed guests to network freely with colleagues and peers and make new connections while celebrating the achievements of the region’s top talent. Hosted by Flo Akinbiyi, who was back by popular demand…
Author: Peter Iantorno
A 40-year veteran of concert production, having worked with the likes of Echo & The Bunnymen, The Waterboys, UB40, Slayer, Anthrax, Ministry, Jane’s Addiction, Richard Ashcroft, Regina Spektor, Queens of the Stone Age, Wet Wet Wet, Amy Winehouse, Swedish House Mafia, Avicii, and many others, there’s not much that Michael ‘Curly’ Jobson hasn’t come across in his time in the industry. In his current role as Executive Director of Events at MDLBEAST, Curly now finds himself at the sharp end of the creation of a brand-new industry in Saudi Arabia. With a high-powered position at one of the industry’s most…
In May 2023, YESTECH showcased its new product at Integrate Middle East and Saudi Light and Sound Expo. Held in Dubai and Riyadh respectively, the events brought varied AV solutions and advanced display technology, with YESTECH’S stand proving popular. The LED manufacturer highlighted its star products, MG series and Mnano series, bringing a brand-new visual experience for visitors. The booths were built in two parts – hoisting and rental stage area. The hoisting was constructed using YESTECH’s MG7S, with the creative ‘UAE’ and ‘KSA’ shapes showing off the dislocation stitching characteristics of MG7S series. The main screen showcased the outstanding…
Production Resource Group (PRG) has welcomed StagePass as the latest member of the PRG Alliance. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, StagePass is an integrated technical consulting, planning, design and implementation provider for professional events operating on the African continent. “Our Vision is to be Africa’s revolutionary event technology experts,” commented Isaac Njoroge, CEO of StagePass. “To achieve this, our main focus is to benchmark, associate and work alongside the best event technology players in the world, all while maintaining our values and world class standards. We would like to be the go-to event technology partner in Africa and beyond. “We have…
The guest list for the TPMEA Awards 2023 is now open! Taking place on 4 May at Hard Rock Cafe Dubai, the TPMEA Awards is a celebration of the best and brightest in the region’s live events industry. Secure your place at the biggest night in the Middle East event industry calendar by following the link below: TPMEA Awards 2023 Guest List With the shortlist announced in TPMEA #41, we look forward to welcoming you on the big night to find out this year’s winners. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpmea41_digital_issuu/12 www.tpmeaawards.com
When Mike Llewellyn launched EFM Global Logistics from his back room in 2000, he clearly had lofty ambitions for where he could take the company. His very first client was big production German rockers Rammstein, for whom he moved 800kg of freight to Japan; 23 years on, EFM is still working with the band except nowadays the tour fills seven Boeing 747s. And while the company has a weight of high-profile clients from around the world – including NASA, for which it moved the single most expensive piece of equipment ever shipped, the James Webb Space Telescope – Llewellyn makes…
Formula E’s 2023 CORE Diriyah ePrix made Motorsport history last month with the first ever digital pit lane, which featured 11 bespoke Driver Garages, a digital FIA Technical Garage and a TV Studio. Designed and controlled by live event specialists adi.tv and built by modular structure experts The Halo Group, the 180m LED pit lane was installed at the Riyadh Street Circuit for the only night race in the Formula E race calendar. The Halo Group was instructed by Formula E in 2021 to design and build a pitlane that worked as a temporary touring structure, with the attributes and structural…
Legendary carnivalesque festival elrow XXL made its Dubai debut in mid-February, with a two-day rave that boasted epic production values. Having delivered a more boutique elrow event previously, Shiraz Baziko of The BE SO Group and elrow once again called upon Protec to provide technical support for this heavily scaled-up XXL version to visit Dubai. Although Protec’s team were commissioned to provide comprehensive technical solutions, they were asked to get involved early and consulted on the location and site overlay – something the company encourages its clients to consider. “We offer our clients full support and consultation on every aspect…
Three years after its planned Middle East debut was postponed due to COVID-19, Ultra Abu Dhabi finally arrived in the UAE capital, taking place at Etihad Park on the weekend of 4-5 March. The festival has spawned spin-offs in the likes of Japan, South Korea, Brazil and Peru since its 1999 Miami debut, with A-list DJs and increasingly audacious production values a given wherever it goes. And the inaugural Abu Dhabi event was no different, with the two-day spectacle playing host to some of the biggest names in EDM, including Calvin Harris, Skrillex, Afrojack and Armin Van Buuren. Ensuring the…
Purpose-built for content creators, filmmakers, and broadcasters, EW-DP is a fully digital UHF wireless microphone system with a new portable design and unmatched audio quality. At its heart is a compact, intelligent receiver that helps even novice users set up their audio with ease. The EW-DP EK receiver features an innovative magnetic stacking system, and can be conveniently controlled remotely via the Smart Assist app. “On set time is the most valuable asset,” said Tobias von Allwörden, Head of Sennheiser’s Audio for Video portfolio. “Therefore, we designed EW-DP such that it is intuitive and fast to set up and helps…
Neumann has released the KH 120 II studio monitor. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the KH 120 II offers improvements in all acoustic parameters for deeper bass, higher SPL capability, and increased resolution. In addition, its internal DSP engine allows for phase linear crossovers and room correction via Neumann’s MA 1 Automatic Alignment. “It is part of the Neumann ethos to never be satisfied with what has been achieved so far,” said Portfolio Manager, Stephan Mauer. “The KH 120 garnered hundreds of 5-star reviews, yet we knew that we could make it even better. For the KH 120 II we’ve developed…
The industry’s favourite awards night returns on 4 May 2023 at Hard Rock Cafe Dubai, and nominations are now open! Make sure to nominate your most deserving colleagues and friends (or yourself!) to see them in with a chance of taking home an award. New for 2023, The Green Award has been introduced to recognise individuals, companies or products that are helping the events industry become more sustainable. If that’s you or your company, or if you know someone who fits the bill for this brand-new award, please nominate them using the link below. Nominations close on 18 March, and…
