Brompton Technology’s Tessera LED video processors are bringing a dystopian future to life in Oscar At The Crown, an innovative theatrical experience running in a converted basement venue beneath London’s Tottenham Court Road. The production showcases how advanced LED processing technology can transform intimate spaces into powerful storytelling environments. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where climate change has torn society apart, Oscar At The Crown follows a group of people exiled for their libertarian views, who have found refuge in a disused underground bunker that once served as a bar. To maintain their sanity and spirits, they perform a nightly…
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A major makeover of a popular Sydney-based 80s retro venue in the city’s Central Business District has resulted in a completely reimagined multi-concept venue, called The Bristol. Owned and operated by burgeoning leisure hospitality company, Oscars Group, the historic former Bristol Arms Hotel trades on five storeys, each with its own theme, including restaurants, bars, a nightclub, rooftop and event spaces, after being closed for the previous four years. Retaining much of its nightclub roots, the potent Calypso nightclub — its ceiling adorned with 300 mirror balls — has been equipped with Martin Audio’s CDD coaxial differential dispersion series. In…
Christie has announced that the Space Theatre at the National Museum of Natural Science (NMNS) in Taichung has upgraded its projection system to Griffyn 4K35-RGB pure laser projectors. Completed and tested in the second quarter of 2025 and officially opened to the public in November, this enhancement marks a major milestone in Taiwan’s science education and immersive display technology. First opened in 1986, the Space Theatre features a 23-metre (75-foot) semi-spherical dome and 300 seats arranged on a 30-degree slope. The transition from an aging lamp-based projection system is intended to transform the venue into Taiwan’s most advanced planetarium, harnessing the high brightness and wide colour gamut…
Employee-owned AV Integrator, TVC Technology Solutions, has completed a comprehensive AV installation for leading Scottish bookmaker ScotBet. Reinforcing how cutting-edge audiovisual technology can dramatically elevate customer engagement, brand impact and operational flexibility in betting shops, ScotBet is another in a list of betting shop makeovers for TVC, including a significant number of independent bookmakers throughout the UK. The project saw TVC partner with ScotBet to modernise digital infrastructure across a number of stores, delivering high-quality visuals, streamlined content distribution and a unified signage platform. The aim was to create a premium experience that draws in customers, enhances dwell time, unlocks…
In August and September, Zummerbühne Groningen (Groningen Summer Theatre) presented ‘Gronieken’, a musical theatre production staged at a sand depot in Meerstad. The unusual open-air location posed special challenges for both the crew and the equipment, with wireless audio transmission being provided by a Sennheiser Spectera ecosystem with two Base Stations, 49 SEK bodypacks and eight DAD antennas. “When I heard that the brand-new Sennheiser Spectera systems was going to be used for Zummerbühne 2025, I was naturally delighted. It’s always a privilege to be able to work with state-of-the-art audio technology,” explained Kasper van der Spoel, who was responsible…
In September and October 2025, the Komische Oper Berlin created a sensation. On 14 evenings, the rock oratorio ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ was staged in the monumental setting of Hangar 4 at the former Tempelhof airport – an extraordinary venue where the explosive power of the work was showcased in a spectacular production. The result was highly impressive. Hundreds of performers filled the vast stage, accompanied by an orchestra, a rock band, and a large choir. The stage design in the aircraft hangar – itself an iconic listed building – created an exciting setting where the action flowed back and forth…
The Huntsville Museum of Art is turning up the volume on rebellion with Days of Punk:, a vivid, sensory dive into the punk and new wave scenes of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Featuring more than 100 photographs, Days of Punk captures the raw energy, attitude, and artistry of icons like The Clash, Joan Jett, and Billy Idol. But this exhibition doesn’t just show the spirit of punk – it lets visitors hear it! Throughout the gallery, ten Holosonics Audio Spotlight AS-16iX speakers deliver an original soundtrack created by Roger Miller and Peter Prescott of the Boston-based band Mission of Burma. These custom…
VITEC has formally announced the acquisition of Datapath Ltd. This strategic move strengthens VITEC’s video wall and video distribution portfolio, offering customers access to expanded engineering capability, customer support, distribution, and geographical reach. “Datapath is a highly respected Pro AV industry leader, renowned for its engineering excellence, intuitive video wall and control room solutions, and decades of heritage in video hardware and software development,” says Nicolas Quesne, Deputy CEO of VITEC. “Its portfolio complements our IPTV distribution technologies and opens new opportunities in the control room sector. This move marks an exciting new phase for VITEC as we continue our…
Peerless-AV has opened the doors to its brand-new engineering and fabrication facility in Santa Fe Springs, California. The move marks an exciting new chapter for the company’s SEAMLESS Bespoke dvLED Mounting Solutions division, reflecting Peerless-AV’s massively increased demand for solutions as well as continued commitment to product innovation and collaborative partnerships that address the full scope of complex dvLED infrastructure needs. The brand-new LEED Gold Certified state-of-the-art facility is the largest dedicated dvLED infrastructure facility in North America, tripling the number of docks for improved logistics while providing all of the necessary upgrades needed to keep up with a rapidly expanding business. The building…
As the 2025–26 academic year unfolds, educators face a familiar challenge: engaging students in increasingly digital classrooms while balancing shrinking budgets, limited IT resources, and rising expectations for sustainability and accessibility. For many schools and universities, AV and digital signage solutions are no longer luxuries; they are vital components of communication, learning, and campus-wide collaboration. The world is navigating unprecedented challenges and uncharted waters, from supply chain and geopolitical change to tightening education budgets and emerging technologies — such as AI and quantum computing — which will almost certainly change our business and personal lives in ways we cannot even…