Delta Waves recently hosted welcomed industry professionals, system integrators, and AV enthusiasts to its state-of-the-art Riyadh facility for its AUDAC training day. Led by Naisvyn Lucas, Head of AV Presales, the intensive day of practical learning guided attendees through the latest breakthroughs in the AUDAC brand and its products. Designed to explore the evolving landscape of commercial and installed sound, AUDAC Day provided participants with deep technical insights, live system evaluations, and practical design strategies tailored to modern AV requirements. “AUDAC Day provided an exceptional platform to explore high-calibre audio solutions firsthand,” said Abdulrahman Melhem, Business Development Manager at Delta…
Author: Peter Iantorno
The UAE Pro League celebrated its standout performers in August with a grand awards ceremony held at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi. No.1 Events & Productions designed and delivered the production with its creative and technical teams handling everything from creative direction and technical production to the co-ordination of live performers. No.1 Events & Productions entrusted Alexander Kotov, cofounder and Technical Director of Cueline, with creating a lighting design that would live up to the occasion. “This was a prestigious event with an array of high-profile guests,” he began. “There were senior officials, football stars, club representatives and, of…
Neumann has launched two new microphone capsules: KK 104 A and KK 105 A. Succeeding the company’s KK 204 and KK 205 capsule heads, the new products combine Neumann’s renowned condenser technology with an updated design, improved suppression of handling noise, and compatibility with the latest Sennheiser wireless platforms, including Spectera, EW-D, EW-DX, and Digital 6000/9000 handheld transmitters. The KK 104 A and KK 105 A use the same capsule technology as Neumann’s KMS series wired stage microphones. Compared with dynamic microphones, the KK 104 A and KK 105 are said to provide a smoother frequency response, superior transient response,…
UK-based HIVE Media Control has appointed DWR Distribution as a distributor in South Africa. The partnership will give DWR customers access to HIVE’s complete product portfolio, built around its Beeblade media engines and modular enclosures. DWR will initially hold local stock of selected Beeblade models and enclosures, while offering access to the wider HIVE range for projects requiring different levels of performance and scale. “DWR has an outstanding reputation in South Africa, not just for the technology it supplies but for the expertise and support that sits behind it,” stated Rory Jervis, Chief Revenue Officer at HIVE Media Control. “They…
Legends Global has announced two moves to bolster focus on existing and growth opportunities across the Gulf region. Mark Jan Kar, will become Senior Vice President, MENA and APAC Strategic Projects with Santiago Olea moving into the General Manager role for Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, owned by Dubai Holding Entertainment. Peter Loxton, Chief Operating Officer for Asia Pacific and Middle East for Legends Global, sees this as a successful continuity of key players in a strategic region for Legends Global. “With a variety of strong opportunities across the dynamic Middle East and growing APAC market, we are pleased to have…
On 1 July 2026, an SOS Fundraising Dinner and Auction was held at The Venue, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, where an impressive R359,850 was raised in support of the fund. Hosted during Mediatech, the event allowed international suppliers, rental companies, system integrators, and industry professionals to come together for an evening that not only celebrated the industry but also made a meaningful difference in the lives of others. The evening was about more than fundraising – it was an opportunity to reconnect with friends and colleagues from across the industry. Guests were entertained by Dr Victor, DJ Luis Almeida, and comedian…
Like many great companies, M:E Entertainment started as a result of its co-founders’ personal frustration. “We both spent years travelling to experience the kind of electronic music events that weren’t available at home at that scale,” began Karim Matter, explaining how he and fellow co-founder Sarvie Etebarian became inspired to launch M:E Entertainment. “When we’d come back to Lagos and talk about it with friends, the conversation kept circling back to the same question: why do we have to leave?” Nigeria has always had the culture, the crowd and the energy required to host successful live events. However, the co-founders…
Wherever rap star Max Korzh goes, legions of loyal fans follow. This was no different in Istanbul as the artist played to a sold-out Beşiktaş Stadium, cheered on by a rapturous crowd singing along to every word of his extensive back catalogue. With such a devoted fanbase in tow, only the very best would do when it came to technical production and the artist entrusted JSA Stage Company with technical infrastructure, with Managing Director Alexander Strizhak taking the role of General Manager of Production, while Red Flame Creations, led by Sergiy Zhytnikov, handled the audio design and deployment. “The technical…
Morocco marked the 70th anniversary of its General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), with a massive outdoor event that combined the military precision of a traditional parade and the visual appeal of a high-level live production. With the event celebrating the country’s national police force, lead agency Delight Event Management once again turned to Concept K to produce a lighting design befitting the production, with Novelty supplying the extensive lighting package. Led by French lighting, set, and multimedia designer Frédéric ‘Aldo’ Fayard, the Concept K team collaborated closely with the project’s Artistic Director, Stéphane Thiodat of SC Production to create…
By their very nature, health and safety and crowd management tend to be disciplines within the live events industry that go largely unnoticed by many. Yet, extensive work is being done behind the scenes of all the biggest and best events in the region to ensure that the entire project, from load-in to live show to derig, runs smoothly, safely and without incident. One company that has been a mainstay in this field over the past decade is Ogma Safety, having spent the past 10 years since its foundation in 2016 quietly building its reputation in both the Middle East…
The Middle East has long had a reputation for leading the way when it comes to fireworks, drone shows and aerial effects. With a constant drive for development backed by the resources and a demand from end clients to break world records and deliver bigger and better, the region is often cited as best-in-class for aerial displays. One company that has played a significant role in the Middle East’s development in the sector is Groupe F. Having been involved in some of the world’s biggest sporting events, since the Barcelona Olympic Games back in 1992, the company has more recently…
The 2026 King’s Cup Final was staged under the direction of the Ministry of Sport, the client and custodian of Saudi Arabian football’s flagship domestic knockout competition. Overseeing the ceremony on the Ministry’s behalf were Deputy Minister of Sport & Youth, Abdulaziz Almasaed; Project Director, Bader M. Almusleh; and Operations Manager, Ibrahim Almozan, who together set the ambition for a spectacle worthy of the occasion at Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sport City Stadium. For the Ministry of Sport, the King’s Cup Final represented far more than a title decider. It was an opportunity to celebrate the game’s central place in Saudi…
