One of the latest additions to London’s glamourous West End, Paddington: The Musical set out to deliver a richly immersive theatrical experience, bringing the beloved character’s world to life through detailed scenic environments and visual storytelling. However, achieving this within a historic London theatre presented significant challenges. The production required full scenic video coverage across multiple architectural surfaces, including moving and flown set pieces while ensuring that projection technology remained completely invisible to the audience. Any seen equipment, audible noise, or compromised sightlines would immediately break immersion and detract from the live performance. At the same time, the system had…
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Returning for a 6th Year the Peerless-AV Showcase is the must attend event in the UK Pro AV calendar AV technology pioneer Peerless-AV, this year celebrating its 85th anniversary, announced the return of the AV Showcase, the premier UK industry tradeshow, taking place on 12th & 13th May at Lord’s Cricket ground in Central London. Now in its sixth year, the event will once again bring together leading AV manufacturers, innovators, and decision-makers for a dynamic program of exhibits, insights, and networking. “Since we organised our inaugural event in 2021, the AV market have responded positively, so now reaching our…
Wildstone has announced plans to begin the digitisation of hundreds of classic out-of-home assets as part of a strategic partnership agreement with Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the UK’s largest independent forecourt provider. MFG operates more than 1,200 petrol stations across the UK and is the nation’s fifth-largest retailer by number of stores, having completed a £2.5bn acquisition of 337 Morrisons petrol stations in April 2024. After a highly competitive tender process, Wildstone has now been selected as MFG’s exclusive partner for the digitisation of both large and small format DOOH on its roadside estate, including the Morrisons portfolio. The new…
ViewSonic Corp. has applied its cutting-edge display technologies to the latest annual expo, Creative Expo Taiwan, transforming art into immersive visual experiences. The theme, Water Scrapes, celebrates Taiwan’s natural and cultural landscapes as shaped by rivers and aquatic ecosystems -symbols of vitality, connection, and diversity. With vivid visuals and flexible setups, ViewSonic’s Luminous Superior Series laser projectors and Foldable 138-inch All-in One Direct View LED Display enabled curators to bring their creative visions to life. Creative Expo Taiwan is the flagship annual showcase for cultural and creative industries in Taiwan. The latest edition explored water as a vital force in…
A new force in LED display innovation has debuted with the bold ambition to move the industry into a new era of creatively ambitious, technically engineered visual experiences. Headquartered in Chicago and serving customers across North America and Europe, Elysium LED enters the professional AV market as a solutions-driven LED partner focused on engineering excellence, creative freedom, and long-term customer value. Founded by industry veteran Kirt Yanke, former executive at Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Elysium LED is built on decades of real-world installation experience, technical leadership, systems intelligence and a clear understanding of the frustrations customers face in complex LED…
For over two decades, KV2 Audio has made a name for itself as a go-to solution for nightclub sound systems across the world. Now, the loudspeaker manufacturer is taking on one of the UK’s most iconic music venues – Ministry of Sound – delivering a comprehensive system to power the newly refurbished main room. Back in 2022, Technical and Production Manager at Ministry of Sound, Oscar Zammit, entered into discussions with integration specialist, Louis Jemmott, about the possibility of upgrading the venue’s sound system. “Oscar and I spoke about what a potential upgrade could look like, and in 2024, these…
Much-loved American fast-food chain, Wendy’s, is making its mark across the pond. Since establishing its first UK outlet in Reading in 2021, the renowned quick-service brand is homing in on its expansion target of 50 outlets. At the Touchwood Shopping Centre in Solihull (managed by UK franchise partner, Blank Table), the brand has implemented an audio upgrade by installing four Sonos Era 100 Pro speakers to create a richer, more immersive dining environment. The success of this project has paved the way for further installations, including the recently completed rollout at the Merry Hill Shopping Centre in Brierley Hill, reinforcing…
Ljubljana Exhibition & Convention Centre, Slovenia’s leading trade fair and congress venue, has upgraded its main hall with the country’s largest fixed indoor LED screen. The installation, located in the iconic Marmorna Hall, features 40 m² of Alfalite LED technology and sets a new benchmark for large-scale event presentation in the Slovenian MICE sector. The new LED wall measures 8.40 × 4.72 metres and replaces a previous projection-based system. It is powered by Alfalite’s UHD Finepix MATIX 1.8 AlfaCOB solution, comprising 196 cabinets with a 1.8 mm pixel pitch. The result is high brightness, precise colour reproduction and consistent image…
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre (BGET) is, in every respect, synonymous with excellence in live entertainment. A striking presence in Dublin’s Docklands, it first opened in 2010. As Ireland’s largest fixed-seat theatre, with a capacity of 2,111, it was well served for 15 years by a sound system based around d&b’s iconic Q-Series. In 2025, it was time for a renewal – and longevity was once again a key requirement. “With our programme well-established, we knew what we were looking for,” explains Technical Manager Liam Fitzgerald. “Having seen many types of touring PA, we knew what set-ups worked well, and –…
CPL has deployed Panasonic’s KAIROS IP-based live video production platform at the annual Camper Calling Music Festival. This deployment reflects CPL’s ongoing commitment to investing in the SMPTE ST 2110 IP-based transmission standard. Combined with Panasonic’s 4K AK-UC4000 studio camera, AW-UE160 PTZ units, and range of MutiViewers and camera control units, CPL has implemented the AT-KC2000 KAIROS mainframe to manage the festival’s entire AV infrastructure. CPL has streamlined the efficiency of its KAIROS deployment at Camper Calling, with less equipment required, albeit delivering greater functionality. The powerful KC2000 mainframe increases production flexibility, enabling CPL’s team to seamlessly incorporate VT playback,…