French rapper Tiakola has rapidly become one of the country’s most influential young artists, drawing millions of listeners with a melodic approach to rap that blends rhythm, emotion and cinematic production. When planning the visual identity for one of his recent tours, the creative team behind the show sought to build a stage environment that could evolve continuously throughout the performance. At the centre of that design was the Naostage K SYSTEM, the world’s first and only beaconless performer tracking ecosystem that enabled lighting, video and automation elements to respond dynamically to the artist’s performance and the stage architecture around…
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The Sternenbrücke children’s and youth hospice in Hamburg has improved patient care with the installation of 30 Philips MediaSuite TVs, providing personalized entertainment and shared experiences for families. Opened in 2003, the hospice focuses on supporting children and young adults with life-shortening illnesses. Faced with an outdated TV system, the hospice partnered with AVARA and PPDS to enhance their entertainment offerings. The new TVs, ranging from 32 to 55 inches, were strategically placed in both private and communal areas to ensure barrier-free access to various entertainment options like films, radio, and games. AVARA’s system allows easy navigation and centralized management…
Boom Collaboration has announced UK availability of its smart bridge for seamless host switching, the Boom ARC, designed to unify in-room conferencing systems with Bring Your Own Meeting/Device workflows. The ARC auto-switches any room between a dedicated in-room PC running MTR, Zoom Room, or Google Meet and a BYOM laptop via a single USB-C connection. It addresses growing demand for flexible, user-friendly meeting experiences and protects existing room system investments while giving users the freedom to connect their own device. No re-cabling is required. Following extensive market testing, the solution is now available worldwide. Co-Founder Fredrik Hörnkvist said: “Our focus…
BBC Studioworks, the commercial studio and post-production arm of the BBC, has enhanced its flagship Television Centre facility in the London area with two INFiLED DBmk2 Series LED walls. The new displays form the purpose-built backdrop in the new broadcast home for the live National Lottery draws, which air six nights a week to audiences across the UK. When Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, sought a new home for its live draws, BBC Studioworks proposed a newly built studio space at Television Centre capable of delivering the reliability and visual flexibility such a high-profile broadcast demands. At the centre…
ST Engineering Antycip (Antycip), a European specialist in simulation and immersive visualisation solutions, has delivered a three-sided immersive CAVE at the ICube laboratory at the University of Strasbourg, marking a new milestone in the development of immersive academic infrastructures in France. This new installation enhances the InVirtuo platform, part of ICube’s GAIA research cluster (Computer Graphics, Analysis and Artificial Intelligence), and forms part of the national EQUIPEX+ CONTINUUM programme, which focuses on enabling collaborative continuity between digital systems and human interaction. Designed and integrated by Antycip, the CAVE configuration presents three specialist projection screen faces, a custom mechanical support structure,…
In the heart of Lyon’s historic old town, Cour des Loges, a five-star Radisson Collection Hotel, has recently reopened following an extensive two-year renovation, which includes a fully integrated audio system designed to enhance every guest experience across the venue. Located within a Renaissance complex dating back to the 14th century, the landmark hotel features 61 unique rooms and suites, two restaurants (including Les Loges, (which recovered its Michelin star following the renovation) as well as a collection of spaces designed for an exceptional hotel experience. To unify every area with a consistent yet adaptable sound atmosphere, integrator PLUG’In Design…
Completed in 1967 during Canada’s Centennial year, All Saints Roman Catholic Church in Toronto stands as a distinguished example of mid-century modern architecture. Its sweeping, semi-circular sanctuary was designed to emphasise spiritual clarity and architectural symmetry, providing an unobstructed visual focus for congregants. When OMS Canada was invited to modernise the church’s sound system, the mandate was not simply to install more loudspeakers. The stated aim was to deliver exceptional speech intelligibility, provide even and natural coverage across the large open sanctuary and integrate the technology without interfering with the building’s architectural character. EM Acoustics’ Reference series, supplied by Contact…
Arkona technologies GmbH – a Germany-based provider of IP core infrastructure solutions for professional broadcast – will use NAB 2026 to announce a comprehensive series of enhancements to its BLADE//runner platform. The updates focus on usability and workflow flexibility, giving engineers more intuitive ways to configure, control and automate the powerful FPGA-accelerated processing that BLADE//runner is already known for. BLADE//runner has long delivered ultra-low latency audio/video routing, audio/video processing and compression through its FPGA-accelerated AT300 architecture. The latest enhancements provide more ways to work with that power, from visual offline configuration to automated audio mixing and streamlined control integration. Leading…
Clear-Com has highlighted its support for worship teams through professional communication solutions, with the deployment of its EQUIP wireless system at Youth With A Mission – Korea Branch (YWAM Worship South Korea). YWAM Worship Korea is an international training and mission organisation that regularly hosts worship services and mission-focused gatherings. Like many Korean churches, YWAM relies on video content to share its mission and promote activities, and their production team needs clear, dependable communication to coordinate directors, camera operators, and lighting staff during both rehearsals and live services. Clear-Com worked with its local Partner, Sama Sound, to demonstrate the EQUIP wireless intercom system at Sinyongsan Church. The…
The Global Leadership Summit brought senior leadership teams from around the world together for a three‑day conference at Raffles London at the OWO, formerly known as the Old War Office. Alongside keynote presentations, breakout sessions and leadership discussions, the event incorporated an electrifying and engaging array of visuals. Reflecting the venue’s iconic heritage, the event required a visual solution that enhanced engagement whist complementing the prestigious setting. While the Grade II‑listed building provided an extraordinary backdrop, it required the First Network team to approach installation planning and space management with particular care. To meet these requirements, the team selected Absen…