Operating in the Middle East since 1999, Protec has undoubtedly played an integral part in the rapid development of the region’s live events scene, becoming a mainstay of the industry over the past 20-plus years. While the death of the company’s pioneering founder, Stephen Lakin – an industry titan and one of the earliest backers of TPiMEA – left a gaping void in the community, when it came to the continued day-to-day running of Protec, Lakin left the company in extremely capable hands. “Steve gave me carte blanche to do things how I saw fit and bring in the people…
Author: Peter Iantorno
PRG has promoted Harry Lister to the role of Director of Account Management, marking a significant milestone following the company’s robust expansion in the Middle East. In this pivotal role, Lister is set to spearhead the strategic growth of key accounts across the region, fortifying the client portfolio and elevating PRG’s presence within the live events sector. Lister joined PRG in 2019 and has been instrumental in steering some of the most prestigious projects in the Middle East, including the 2022 Qatar World Cup, diverse sporting events in Saudi Arabia, and several high-profile opening ceremonies and National Day celebrations. “PRG’s…
Encore Middle East recently enhanced its lighting inventory by adding 96 CHAUVET Professional Ovation E-260 fixtures and 11 ChamSys MagicQ MQ50 consoles from NMK Electronics. “We are thrilled that Encore trusts us and our brands,” commented NMK Electronics’ Jesse Dullabh. “We have always enjoyed doing business with them, and this latest collaboration with CHAUVET and ChamSys further solidifies our strong relationship. It’s gratifying to see our products being used to create spectacular events across the UAE.” With Encore’s Venues branch servicing over 40 hotels across the UAE, the company selected the Ovation E-260 for its exceptional light output and natural…
Powersoft has appointed Dutco Tennant as its newest distributor. The company will join historical Dubai-based distributor, Pro Lab, and Saudi Arabia based aDawliah in representing the manufacturer in the GCC. Established four decades ago, Dutco Tennant LLC has built a strong reputation in providing a wide range of products and services, providing audio, video and UCC (unified communications and collaboration) solutions in the GCC. “We pick and choose our partners carefully after extensive research and Powersoft will play a vital role in our audio portfolio,” stated Julie Thomas, Product Manager at Dutco Tennant. Jacob Thomas, General Manager – Business Technology…
One hundred years is a milestone that deserves to be marked with something special, and if previous productions from the Municipality of Istanbul are anything to go by, the city’s largest 100 Years Celebration event was always bound to be spectacular. Tasked once again with producing a production worthy of the momentous occasion was Imagina Productions – the company behind many of Istanbul’s largest and most impressive shows in living memory. With our previous coverage of Imagina’s projects being restricted to remote reporting, we jumped at the opportunity to travel to Istanbul to witness the company’s biggest show to date…
Made up of twin brother frontmen Miguel and Paulo Benjamin along with their seven-piece band, folk-pop collective Ben&Ben have more than a billion online streams, a triple-platinum-selling album, and legions of fans both inside and outside of their native Philippines. This October, the band played their first ever solo arena show outside of their home country, brought to Dubai by The Fridge, much to the delight of a rapturous and adoring Coca-Cola Arena audience. Speaking to TPiMEA prior to the show, The Fridge’s Founder and Director, Shelley Frost, was clearly just as excited as the thousands of screaming Ben&Ben fans…
The latest addition to Saudi Arabia’s growing sporting credentials, the Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games saw more than 1,500 athletes from 120-plus countries compete in a range of combat sports and martial arts competitions. The event got underway with a grand Opening Ceremony that highlighted the cultural, historical, and artistic appeal of the host country and celebrated the outstanding skill and dedication of the competitors, paying particular attention to the para-athletes. Tasked with delivering the Opening Ceremony was Riyadh-based TIME Entertainment. “With a major event such as the World Combat Games 2023 being hosted in Saudi Arabia for the first…
In almost 30 years of making lasers, KVANT has gone from a small business selling laser teaching aids in its native Slovakia to a multinational and multifaceted group that not only offers its award-winning products for sale and rental but also develops custom solutions and even takes on multimedia show production. With several impressive Middle East projects already under its belt, the company recently took the step of launching a Dubai office, headed up by Managing Director, Peter Prokopčák. With the company keen to expand its presence in the region, KVANT Events – Middle East was born. “With interest in…
Following the recent announcement of a strategic partnership between d&b audiotechnik and Dubai Opera, which saw the audio specialist named an Official Technology Partner for the world-class venue and a brand-new Soundscape system installed in its Studio space, d&b invited a selection of audio industry experts – along with TPiMEA – for an evening of performances, networking, canapes, and drinks. Brad Maiden, d&b Middle East’s VP of Business Development, explained the purpose of the event: “The d&b Middle East Showcase in the Studio at Dubai Opera was our way to celebrate d&b audiotechnik’s Official Technology Partnership with one of the…
When Shelley Frost packed up her life in South Africa and moved to Dubai back in 1997, nobody could have predicted what the future would hold for her. A harpist by trade, the musician spent 10 years living and working in the UAE, immersed in the industry, all the while slowly realising that there was a gaping hole in the market that was practically begging to be filled. Now some 26 years since making the life-changing move, it’s fair to say that Frost is a true titan of the region’s live events scene. Despite being the busy head of a…
They say that from small things, big things will one day grow, and that is certainly true in the case of Solas. The brainchild of Managing Director, Edward Crossan, the company originated primarily as a supplier of exhibition equipment, with Crossan identifying a gap in the market to rent out items such as TVs, trussing, and small audio systems to exhibition fabrication companies and agencies, while also providing accompanying services and technical support. It’s fair to say that the company has come a long way since its early days and Solas is now a leading full-service technical production company that…
Founded in 1991, Showforce provides crew services worldwide with offices in the UK, Qatar, and UAE. Now the company has added to its global footprint, opening a branch in Saudi Arabia, with Business Development Manager Zachariah Smith relocating to Riyadh to spearhead the operation. While this is Showforce’s first KSA office, it’s far from the company’s first foray into the country, with projects dating back to 1994, such as providing crew for the Royal wedding in Jeddah. In more recent years, with the Kingdom’s events industry growing at an astounding rate, the company has contributed to the success of events…
