Top-level equestrian events demand extensive organisation, with specialist horse-related infrastructure, VIP areas, spectator seating and media facilities just some of the many requirements. Add to this an advanced audiovisual system, sitewide communications, large-scale broadcast deployment, and the fact that the project incorporated not one but two events, taking place in what was originally a car park in the centre of Riyadh, and it’s fair to say that this is a considerable undertaking. “We also had an extremely tight timeline of just four weeks, so the project required an extraordinary level of expertise, coordination, and problem-solving,” stated Bona Fide’s Technical Director,…
Author: Peter Iantorno
From major events to venues, destinations and sporting organisations, there’s an increasing and much-needed trend towards the implementation of sustainable practices globally. Pioneering this push for sustainability is The Bulb – a sustainability consultancy that was founded in 2015 but first came for TPiMEA’s attention for its groundbreaking work on COP28 as well as the 52nd UAE Union Day in 2023. Since those projects, The Bulb has gone from strength to strength, creating sustainability strategies for a range of high-profile projects and organisations all over the world, and late last year, the company reached another significant milestone, as it was…
There are levels in every aspect of event production, with low- medium- and high-cost options available in everything from audio, video and lighting equipment to special effects, staging and scenic. Of course, not every tour or event has the budget to splash out on top-of-the range kit. However, for the biggest tours and most prestigious events, often only products at the higher end of the market will meet their extensive requirements. With top-spec equipment comes a demand for premium temporary power products – after all, without power, nothing on stage works. This is where the likes of Titan Power come…
While drones are a reasonably modern development in the world of live events, many of the people who are driving innovation in this emerging medium have long and distinguished careers in the industry and a wealth of experience to call upon. This is certainly the case for Marco Niedermeier, Founder of AO Multimedia & Drones, whose varied career so far has seen him not only producing shows all over the world for some of the top rock ’n’ roll stars but also pushing the boundaries with the manufacture and deployment of his own technology. Here, the German national and longtime…
Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) has invested significantly in Elation lighting, adding to a growing inventory of Elation gear to meet the increasing demand in the Middle East for flexible solutions that can quickly adapt to indoor and outdoor use. Creative Technology has increasingly turned to Elation lighting solutions in the past few years, with the latest purchase adding to a 2023 investment in PROTEUS EXCALIBUR moving head beam lights and KL PANEL XL IP softlights. The company has added more of each model to the inventory along with KL PAR FC IP, PULSE PANEL FX, and KL PANEL fixtures.…
At the end of 2024, the company formerly known as Groupe Novelty-Magnum-Dushow officially rebranded as Groupe Novelty, with international offices taking the Novelty name and the region they individually serve. Ahead of the rebrand, the French AV leader’s Technical Director, Nicolas Savigny, told TPi in its Nov/Dec issue that the change aimed to create a cohesive identity of the multifaceted organisation while also supporting its international expansion. A significant part of the group’s international expansion comes from its increased presence in the Middle East, following the purchase of Dubai- and Dammam-based company IRIS in 2019. Established by Serge Huber in…
MDLBEAST Soundstorm made a spectacular return in December 2024, with a stacked lineup combining international A-listers including Eminem, Linkin Park, Muse and Camilla Cabello, with exciting homegrown Saudi talent. With 10 stages spread across the expansive site on the outskirts of Riyadh – including the gargantuan BIG BEAST main stage, which smashed the Guinness World Record for the largest continuous LED screen – the festival continues to push the boundaries of production not only for the Middle East but globally. On site for the full three-day festival, TPiMEA racked up the step count, circling the sprawling grounds in an attempt…
https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpimea_052_-_feb_mar_25/36 Photos: SKYMAGIC, Flash Art, Groupe F, Theory Eleven Entertainment, SILA SVETA www.skymagic.show www.flashart.com www.groupef.com www.whatever.live www.theory-eleven.com www.slspro.net www.silasveta.com
What industry need does the CCL cater to, and how has the R&D process behind the product helped shape its design? Santiago Alcalá Baillie: “Once the analysis of the exact requirements of the compact line array applications and the target system architecture and physical characteristics of CCL were defined as a passive, two-way line array element of weight and dimensions between T10 and Y Series, the challenge for the d&b R&D LS development team, led by Matthias Christner, Nico Paul and Ewen Rolland, was to achieve broadband directivity control with low-frequency cardioid behaviour, applying an entirely new acoustical principle, different…
While Sound Devices has historically been best known as a manufacturer of professional audio products for the TV and film industries, in recent years, the company has expanded its offering to include products catering to the live and install markets, with its latest Astral Series additions in particular gaining traction in the live segment. The manufacturer has been busy spreading the message since the latest expansions of the Astral range, and it recently teamed up with Dubai-based pro audio distributor 7Hertz to hold a two-day masterclass, led by Italian-born DJ and producer and Sound Devices Sales Manager, Leslie Lello. “I…
As locations for large-scale events go, a patch of sand between two wadis deep inside Jebel Hafeet National Park miles away from the nearest road is certainly one of the more unusual and less convenient. However, as People CEO Tim Elliott and the rest of the team behind the 53rd UAE Eid Al Etihad discovered during the production of the show, sometimes the road less travelled is one that is very much worth taking. “The location recce to find that spot was an epic journey in itself,” he laughed. “We walked for hours, miles into the National Park, in search…
INFiLED has appointed NMK Electronics, a Midwich Group company, as its distributor in the GCC. “We are proud to add another top-tier brand to our portfolio,” said Neil Carroll, Brand Manager at NMK Electronics. “INFiLED is not only a recognised leader in LED innovation, but they are also highly respected in the rental world which is another key segment we are actively developing. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to delivering more than just technology; we bring value, service, and industry-leading knowledge to every project.” The extensive portfolio of INFiLED spans a diverse range of applications, from corporate environments and broadcast…
