While Noel and Liam have been playing the songs in their solo guises, the clamour for Oasis never abated. And 16 years after their acrimonious split they’re back with a setlist for the ages. That’s the story. Two ‘Godlike Geniuses’ on stage, the want for ‘something biblical’ is apposite and award-winning video company Universal Pixels (UP) has been right behind the band’s massively acclaimed reunion since it kicked off at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Two dates that set a seismic template for Oasis Live ’25, 41 performances in 13 countries across five months. Production manager Tony Gittins tasked UP with colouring…
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Denmark’s second-largest media group, Jysk Fynske Medier (JFM), has teamed up with Wowza’s Flowplayer to deliver over 4,000 live-streamed local sports matches annually. Leveraging Flowplayer’s fixed live source technology, JFM is not only redefining how regional sports are broadcast but also unlocking significant digital subscriber growth in the process. Faced with the challenge of monetising local news in a digital-first era, JFM set out to attract and retain subscribers, particularly younger audiences, by offering live coverage of regional sports such as football, ice hockey, handball, and basketball. Inspired by Norway’s Amedia, the company envisioned live sports as a pillar of local…
Signagelive, a leader in digital signage software, has announced its direct integration with long-time partner, Screenfeed – one of the world’s top premium content providers. Marking the next step in Signagelive’s industry-first distribution partnership with Screenfeed, this development offers one of the most comprehensive end-to-end digital signage solutions to date. For the first time, customers can purchase Screenfeed content – then edit, manage, and deliver it on-screen – all within a single platform. The integrated solution is designed to enhance both user experience and return on investment (ROI). It combines best-in-market pricing for high-quality content with a simplified workflow, eliminating…
Sound designer Arnaud Noble is renowned for creating engaging immersive audio experiences for high-profile game titles and interactive media. To bring these atmospheric gaming environments to life, Noble sets out on real-world ‘sound expeditions’. At his side is a Sennheiser MKH 8030/MKH 8040 RF condenser microphone combo for capturing the raw original sounds that he will then weave into fascinating game soundscapes – from dense, captivating sound ‘tapestries’ to eerie sound effects. This is a glimpse behind the scenes of a truly bewitching craft. Sound plays a critical role in games, for shaping the player’s experience, enhancing the atmosphere, and…
Yue Opera is a popular Chinese opera genre that features women in all roles. For Hangzhou Butterfly Theatre’s successful premier of My Grand View Garden the audio team chose to invest in a DiGiCo Quantum 225, supplied by Rightway Audio Consultant (RAC) to deliver the required clarity and immersive experience that is amazing and delighting audiences. The Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Theatre have enjoyed extraordinary success over the last decade, engaging new and younger audiences in the classic Yue Opera genre. Founded in 1984, the troupe is dedicated to modernizing, innovating and raising awareness of the art-form. A key feature…
025 celebrates a landmark 25 years of Absen of LED display innovation. Since its inception in 2001, the company has evolved into a global force, delivering state-of-the-art LED solutions to over 140 countries and regions. Throughout this journey, Absen has consistently pushed the boundaries of visual technology, redefining how audiences engage with digital content, immersive environments, and storytelling experiences across industries and the world. Over the past quarter-century, Absen has led the way in transforming how the world experiences LED displays. With more than 60,000 installations worldwide, from high-profile installations at live events and sports venues to corporate lobbies, control…
PPDS has announced the latest structural updates to its EMEA sales and global marketing management teams, with the promotion of Jae O Choi Park and Ron Cottaar to lead the company’s amplified growth ambitions. Reaffirming PPDS’ unparalleled commitment to supporting its global sales and marketing teams and delivering bespoke services and solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of individual customers across all markets and regions, the changes reflect the continued evolution of PPDS’ expanding global operations. In recent years, PPDS has undergone a series of positive transformations, designed to deliver greater value and opportunities to partners and end customers…
Absen makes a dynamic return to IBC 2025 on Booth 1.D31, showcasing its latest technologies across multiple markets including control rooms, virtual production, holography and rental & staging. IBC takes place from 12 – 15 September 2025 at the RAI, Amsterdam, and visitors will experience Absen’s multi-zone exhibition booth designed to highlight the company’s commitment to innovation, versatility, and immersive visual experiences. Absen’s booth will demonstrate how it is elevating visual performance through its three dedicated zones: Stage Application Zone: This zone will feature Absen’s ultra-lightweight and flexible Saturn Series (SA) SA2.6 and SA2.6-C (flex) displays, alongside its newly developed…
The Church of Scotland (C of S), as Scotland’s national church and largest Christian body, recently undertook a review of its operations. This review led to a plan to transform its Fraserburgh parish in Aberdeenshire into a key regional hub, integrating the neighbouring towns of Rosehearty and Inverallochy. This initiative effectively consolidated seven churches into three. This consolidation was driven by financial constraints and smaller congregations, but it also presented an opportunity for the C of S to overhaul its technological infrastructure. Many existing AV systems were outdated or entirely absent, highlighting a clear need for standardisation and scalability across…
The ambitious “In Motion – Art & Football” exhibition at Dortmund’s German Football Museum celebrates The Beautiful Game through the medium of great art, featuring works from iconic 20th-century artists from around the world. Deploying high-powered projectors, LED displays and an advanced audio system with 25 Genelec Smart IP networked loudspeakers, the exhibition provides a richly immersive visitor experience. Twenty-three UHD Epson projectors animate dynamic surfaces, complemented by film, photography and sound. Visitors move through three distinct zones, encountering features including a 22-metre “Painter’s Palette” floor projection and a 5.1 x 4.2-metre projected sketchbook. German integrators SIGMA System Audio-Visual were…