Global entertainment lighting, LED video, and atmospheric effects equipment manufacturer ADJ has entered into a new distribution partnership with Dubai-based GSL Professional. Effective immediately, the company will become ADJ’s exclusive distributor for the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. ADJ products have been installed in countless venues throughout the GCC over recent years and are stocked by many production companies in the region, and the company is hoping to draw upon GSL Professional’s logistical infrastructure to help facilitate continued growth of ADJ’s market share in the region. “We are always eager to expand our business and are confident that it…
Author: Peter Iantorno
In the space of just over three years since the first edition of its flagship festival, SOUNDSTORM, MDLBEAST has experienced a meteoric rise, growing rapidly into a multifaceted music entertainment company that is a major force in the development of the Saudi Arabian live events industry. The third edition of SOUNDSTORM, which took place in December 2022, was the biggest yet, attracting more than 600,000 music fans for a three-day extravaganza headlined by a catalogue of global superstars, including Bruno Mars, Swedish House Mafia, Post Malone, DJ Khaled, and David Guetta. With seven stages spread across a massive 5.5 sq…
One of the great things about UAE National Day is that you never know what you’re going to get; the only thing that is for certain is that it won’t be an understated affair. For the country’s 51st National Day on 2 December 2022, the National Projects Office once again wanted to make a major statement, and it commissioned the Abu Dhabi office of creative agency, People, which worked alongside Creative Director, Es Devlin, to produce a spectacular ceremony at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). With Devlin’s previous UAE National Day creations including a giant rotating cube in the…
Rumours of Clair Global’s desire to set up a permanent base in Dubai have long been rife, with the favourite after-work watering holes of the city’s live events professionals often bearing witness to speculation about the who’s, when’s and where’s of the matter. It’s fitting then, that when the American audio titan finally decided to take the plunge and open in the Middle East, it appointed one of the most experienced, best known and most well-respected people in Dubai’s audio scene to launch the operation: Andy Jackson. Having lived and worked in Dubai for over 20 years, launching and building…
After 12 years of “rewarding, challenging, fun, difficult and fulfilling times” working with what was first eclipse then later became Encore, on 1 January 2023, former Encore Group Director, Middle East, Simon Ransom resigned from the company to take a full-time role with multidisciplinary pyro production company, Groupe F. Heading up the French firm’s Middle East operation, Ransom will oversee the current operations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia while supporting the expansion of the company in response to strong demand in the region. Here, he tells TPMEA how the move came about and reveals his high hopes and expectations…
In less than three years since the company was launched, Energie Entertainment has gone from being the “COVID baby” of Founder and CEO Tyler Davis Smith, to a mainstay of the UAE’s live events industry. “We’re certainly not a baby anymore,” Davis Smith told TPMEA. “We always knew that we were going to do well during Expo 2020, but it’s what has happened after that, which has proved that we’re here for the long haul. We have quadrupled in size since July last year and there are big plans on the horizon.” Following a “massive” Q4 of last year, which…
The FIFA World Cup 2022 kicked off with a bang, thanks to an ambitious Opening Ceremony, featuring a performance by Jungkook of K-pop phenomenon BTS and narration from Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman. Produced by Balich Wonder Studio, the event was played out in front of more than 60,000 fans at Qatar’s Al Bayt Stadium, as well as millions more from all over the world tuning into the live broadcast. The Opening Ceremony took place in a projected world devised by Creative Director Anghela Alo and the content artists at Luke Halls Studio, which presented a unique challenge for UK-based Lighting…
An iconic new Tomorrowland destination set among the rolling dunes on the outskirts of Dubai officially opened its doors with a grand opening party, with Protec – which has delivered multiple Tomorrowland experiences in the UAE – once again entrusted by its client, Envie Events, to supply a turnkey solution. Project Manager Pieter Smuts led a team of 25 crew members on the three-day load-in. “As this was a completely new venue which was already up and running with guests, we had to plan carefully to ensure minimal disruption,” he explained. “This included working on a flexible timeline, minimising noise…
NMK Electronics has become the distributor of CHAUVET Professional, CHAUVET DJ and Illuminarc products in the UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. “We’re very excited about our relationship with NMK,” said Stéphane Gressier, International Sales Director of Chauvet. “I joined our product specialist Eusebio ‘Sebi’ Romero, and our Senior BDM for this region, Goran Doncic, at NMK’s Dubai training session. NMK’s commitment to excellence and passion for service reminded all three of us of the philosophy that has guided the growth of Chauvet. We’re looking forward to building an extraordinarily strong relationship with NMK as we grow together.” Schalk Botha,…
Polish technical event production company Aram has appointed Bartosz Jankowski as its new Senior Production Manager in Dubai. The move comes as the company aims to strengthen its presence in the Middle East. “From now on, Bartosz will be our permanent Senior Project Manager responsible for the events and productions in the MENA region including Saudi Arabia,” said Rafal Mrzyglocki, CEO of Aram. “We believe that our knowledge and expertise in execution events like TV productions, trade fairs, esports, and festivals will be beneficial for clients in the Emirates and Saudi Arabia.” Previously associated with Visualsupport, Jankowski is a producer…
With the eyes of the world watching the FIFA Football World Cup in Qatar, Absen’s A99 LED perimeter display product played a central role in the fan experience. With the products featuring at eight stadiums – Al Bayt Stadium and Lusail Stadium (hosts of the opening and final match); Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Al Janoub and Al Thumama Stadium; as well as the Education City Stadium and Stadium 974 – a total of over 2,000 sq m of Absen LED display screen elements were deployed. In addition to the stadiums of the 2022 World Cup, Absen displays…
Riedel Communications has appointed Abdul Hadi to serve as Regional Sales Manager, with a focus on Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Hadi will manage key accounts for Riedel in the install sector and help the company to continue building its footprint in the AV market and other verticals. “Abdul Hadi has both the skills and experience to address the needs of clients across multiple verticals,” said Ahmed Magd el din Abdalla, Riedel Communications Regional Sales Director, Middle East. “He has a strong record of meeting growth targets and has been part of high-profile technical projects in the region. We’re pleased to…
