Technical Direction Company has helped bring Vivid Sydney’s biggest artworks to life through unforgettable large-scale projection and technology experiences for millions of Sydneysiders and visitors. At Vivid Sydney 2026, as well as powering 11 installations with the most advanced projection and LED display technology, the company stepped into the spotlight itself with The Daydream Machine, an AI-powered interactive installation by creative technologist Harrison Dow, Alex Rendell and Drew Ferors that transformed Darling Harbour’s Pier Street Underpass into a living digital artwork. Harrison Dow said the work explores how emerging technology is giving artists entirely new ways to create public experiences…
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The South African premiere of Pretty Woman: The Musical, produced by Showtime Entertainment, has officially marked the regional debut of d&b audiotechnik’s highly anticipated CL-Series, deploying the brand-new CCL compact cardioid line array system. Supplied by Cape Town-based rental premier Eastern Acoustics and supported by local distributor Stage Audio Works (SAW), the cutting-edge system has set a new benchmark for theatrical sound reinforcement in the country. Brought to South African stages by Showtime Entertainment, the high-energy musical production features a rock-infused score by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance. To deliver the power, clarity, and precision required for a production of…
This project was undertaken for a multinational company with a diverse portfolio, headquartered in the UK. The project started during their recent London relocation and included the implementation of new workplace technology including video and collaboration systems, a room booking solution, client experience spaces and building-wide digital signage across 5 floors and an outdoor space. The client goals were to better support their dynamic work environment by significantly enhancing operational efficiency, improving the user experience, whilst ensuring their sustainability objectives were achieved by implementing a centralised remote management and monitoring system. They requested a remote AV management system that allows…
QSC has advanced the Q-SYS workplace portfolio with the launch of the Q-SYS RoomSuite Collaboration Bar and Q SYS Scheduling Panel. QSC also announces that Q-SYS now integrates into Microsoft Places as a data integration partner. Together with recent expansion from earlier this year, the Q-SYS Full Stack AV Platform extends across the entire modern high-performance workplace including collaboration solutions, high-impact spaces, and communal spaces, and creates new opportunities for cloud-enabled standardization, space intelligence and user experience. The Q SYS RoomSuite Collaboration Bar is a Windows-based device for Microsoft Teams Rooms, designed for simple configuration and deployment across common, repeatable…
BrightSign has announced BrightSign Control Plus, a premium tier of its device management solution for digital signage players, BrightSign Control (previously bsn.Control). It comes in response to integrators and end-users needing greater management and visibility capabilities across distributed signage networks to maintain consistent experiences that are critical to business and operational performance. Control Plus is cloud-based, allowing users to scale, configure, monitor, update, and schedule actions for fleets of players, no matter where they are, with a single, easy-to-use dashboard. BrightSign Control Plus was purpose-built for IT managers, multisite operators, system integrators, and anyone who prioritises real-time visibility and ease of device management at scale…
Leyard Europe has introduced a line of premium 5K resolution 21:9 LCD displays designed to deliver panoramic viewing and enhance productivity. The new Planar 21by9 Series builds on the success of the industry leader’s innovation in creative visuals, featuring a cinematic ultra-wide digital canvas that is built to impress and designed to deliver superior visual performance. The product is available to order in Europe from Q3 via Leyard Europe. The Planar 21by9 Series presents a commercial-grade 24×7 display solution with 81, 94 and 105-inch sizes in 5120×2160 resolution and running native at 120Hz refresh. The premium solution introduces a first-of-its-kind quantum dot Mini-LED backlight…
Mike Blackman, Managing Director, Integrated Systems Europe, commented: “DSS has grown again this year, and the energy across the event has been fantastic. We’ve seen outstanding discussions, strong international attendance, and particularly good to see a contingency from the Middle East. There’s been a very positive response from both sponsors and visitors. While the market continues to face challenges, the mood here has been remarkably optimistic. There’s genuine enthusiasm for where the industry is heading.” Day 1 Keynote Takeaways Florian Rotberg, Managing Director, Invidis & Stefan Schieker, Senior Partner, Invidis The opening keynote at the 20th edition of the Digital…
Bad Bunny. Literally, what can we say about this global superstar singer/producer/actor/good guy from Puerto Rico that you don’t already know? With more Grammys, Latin Grammys and Billboard Music Awards than he can shake a glittery stick at, Bad Bunny is one of those once-in-a-thousand-lifetimes artists that you’d sell your grandmother to see live. A Bad Bunny stadium tour is more than a celebration. Bad Bunny’s tour was designed to feel more like a cinematic experience than a traditional concert. At the centre of the production was a massive 135-foot-wide by 36-foot-high Black Widow AMT 3.9mm video wall, creating an…
Following a period of significant growth and strategic restructuring, immersive technology specialist Pufferfish has introduced a new integrated business structure spanning creative, technical and live event delivery. Ahead of InfoComm 2026, AV News spoke with CEO Stephen Patterson about the evolution of the business, the future of immersive experiences and the launch of the next-generation PufferSphere. AVN: Pufferfish has evolved significantly over the past year. What’s changed within the business? SP: A lot has changed, although in many ways this is a formalisation of how we’ve already been operating behind the scenes. Over the last few years, we’ve seen immersive…
Retail media networks (RMNs) have rapidly become one of the most influential forces in modern commerce, reshaping how brands reach consumers and how retailers monetise their digital ecosystems. Whilst the impact of RMNs in online retail is well documented, the next wave of growth is happening where it matters most: inside the store, at the exact moment shoppers make purchasing decisions. In this article, Pierre Gillet, vice president of International Sales at BrightSign discusses that through strategic placement and at the edge AI-enabled solutions, digital signage players will close the loop between intent, engagement and measurement, enabling RMNs to be…