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 –…
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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,…
Motion Mapping has launched its London Design Centre Experience — a purpose-built immersive environment showcasing advanced media server technology, with Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 Media Servers at its core. Designed as a living laboratory rather than a traditional showroom, the Centre invites visitors to step inside fully realised experiential environments where projection mapping and interactive systems transform physical spaces into responsive, data-driven experiences. Running until the end of April, it functions as a working prototype of contemporary spatial design, where projection, LED, sensors, “magic” glass, physical materials, and interactive systems are orchestrated through a unified media server workflow. For Motion Mapping,…
Icecat and the Midwich Group businesses are further expanding their collaboration. The Midwich Group will use Icecat as a central source of product information across their webshop environments, supporting multiple group identities and specialist Pro-AV entities. The use of Icecat will be rolled out in phases across the Midwich Group, including, among others, Midwich Benelux and Kern & Stelly. With this approach, Midwich Group places its customers at the centre by ensuring scalable, consistent access to high-quality product content – an essential advantage in the Pro-AV market where online visibility, speed and data accuracy are key. Icecat provides structured and…
When Radiohead announced their first tour in seven years, the Oxford quintet made a bold choice: rather than the traditional end-stage setup, they would perform in the round on a small circular stage at the centre of each arena. The decision reflected the band’s commitment to creating a more intimate connection with audiences despite playing some of the largest venues in Europe. The results exceeded expectations. At London’s O2 Arena in late November, where Radiohead performed four sold-out shows, they broke the venue’s attendance record night after night. The final show drew 22,355 people – a new high-water mark for…
AV Stumpfl’s real-time PIXERA media server platform is the mainstay of a recent technological refresh of the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, designed and integrated by Electrosonic, an award-winning audiovisual and technology services company. Helping to support the National WWI Museum and Memorial’s goal of engaging visitors with different learning styles, PIXERA distributes and synchronises media across the museum’s upgraded spaces, including theatres, multiple galleries and, most strikingly, Encounters – a new, deeply personal experience that introduces visitors to 16 first-person wartime stories. At the heart of the project, ‘Encounters’ presents four alcoves where visitors step…
PPDS has announced that its Tableaux ePaper and 3000 Series EcoDesign digital signage displays have been selected to deliver a perfect tonic of high performance, low energy visual capabilities to Institut Pasteur’s 538,000 ft² biomedical research campus in Paris. Founded by Louis Pasteur in 1887, the Institut Pasteur is an internationally acclaimed not for profit research and education institute committed to the fight against infectious diseases in France and around the world. A recipient of 10 Nobel Prizes and employing over 3,000 staff, the Institut’s colossal five-hectare campus features 39 separate buildings, including a conference centre, and a total of…
As the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots faced off in the NFL’s biggest sporting event of the season, Sennheiser wireless solutions played a pivotal role in delivering pristine live audio throughout the Super Bowl LX broadcast. Brandi Carlile’s powerful rendition of “America the Beautiful” during the pre-game show marked the sparkling debut of a prototype Spectera SKM handheld, while the Apple Music Halftime Show brought memorable guest performances on the proven Sennheiser Digital 6000 wireless system by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. Spectera is the world’s first wideband, bidirectional digital wireless ecosystem, enabling simultaneous audio transmission, system control, and…
Tateside designs and installs audio, video and lighting solutions across several health and wellness spaces at Cotswold retreat. Soho Farmhouse is a luxurious countryside retreat located in the idyllic Cotswolds, part of the exclusive Soho House collection. Offering a blend of rustic charm and modern comfort, it provides a peaceful escape for members. The Farmhouse features cosy cottages, a spa, a farm-to-table restaurant and a range of outdoor activities, making it a sanctuary for those looking to unwind and connect with like-minded individuals. London-based integrators Tateside have a long-standing relationship with Soho House and led the recent integration of new…
The ‘global phenomenon’ Mundo Pixar Experience has officially opened in London, bringing the largest immersive Pixar exhibition on Earth to the UK for the first time. Now open in a spectacular purpose-built venue in Wembley Park, this landmark attraction invites families, film fans and Pixar lovers of all ages to step inside the movies that have shaped generations. The exhibition spans more than 3,500 square metres, and features 14 Pixar universes including over 25 sculptures, inviting guests to explore meticulously recreated environments from ‘Toy Story’, ‘Monsters, Inc.’, ‘Cars’, ‘Finding Nemo’, ‘Inside Out’, ‘Coco’, ‘Up’, and many more fan favourites. Each space combines detailed set design, ambient…