News

Stay up to date with the latest happenings in the live events and technical production industry. From product launches and training sessions to behind-the-scenes stories and project highlights, our news section is where you’ll find it all.

Get the scoop on what’s new at DWR, follow our journey with industry partners, and discover the people and moments that make our community so unique. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, information, or innovation — this is the place to be.

Join DWR for Panasonic Launch

It’s a brand-new chapter for DWR Distribution as we launch Panasonic—and you’re invited to be part of the excitement on 13 May 2026 at our offices in Johannesburg. Discover the latest innovations in Projection Display and Broadcast solutions – including

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BirdDog Training, Johannesburg

Discover the future and benefits of BirdDog as Werner Nieman walks you through PTZ Cameras, Box Cameras, Controllers, converters and Software Applications on 28 April from 9am to 5pm at DWR Distribution in Johannesburg. Whether your business is in Touring

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MA3: The Next Step in Blessing’s Journey

“It’s about time,” says Ndumiso Blessing Vilakazi with a smile as he takes delivery of his new grandMA3 onPC command wing from DWR Distribution. Blessing works as a freelance lighting designer and operator, both in South Africa and abroad. “I

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UKY Commercial LED Display from Unilumin

Built Tough, Ultra-Safe High Strength Fast Maintenance   Whole Cabinet Front Maintenance The vacuum maintenance tool supports the front maintenance of the whole cabinet. The disassembly and assembly are smooth and easy to operate. Efficient Heat Dissipation Rear Cover Ventilation

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U-Natural – Turn off the Display, Turn on the Art

  The Unilumin Texture Screen is committed to integrating the art of display into building materials, breaking through the constraints of traditional black displays, achieving the integration with the environment when the screen is off and living in harmony with

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DWR to distribute Unilumin

  DWR Distribution is proud to announce its appointment by Unilumin as the exclusive distributor of indoor fixed installation and rental LED displays, as well as a strategic partner for outdoor products, in South Africa. Unilumin is one of the largest LED

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Happy Easter from DWR

Happy Easter! We hope your weekend is filled with special moments, laughter, and a few fun chocolate surprises hidden in the garden. Please note that DWR Distribution will be closed for the long weekend (3–6 April) and will reopen on

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Magnimage EC90 morning training session

Join Dylan Jones from DWR Distribution as he presents Magnimage EC90 Training on 14 March from 9 am to 12 pm at our Johannesburg office. Aimed at AV technicians, this course is awesome for understanding the EC90, a video switcher

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Anolis Enjoys Light + Building Expo

LED lighting manufacturer Anolis enjoyed a busy and positive Light + Building 2026 expo in Frankfurt, Germany, where it launched two new products – Calumma Arts in collaboration with French Light and Calumma UN (Ultra Narrow) – and engaged with a

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New Robe Lighting for Multi-Media

Multi-Media has made a wonderful Robe investment for their Johannesburg and Cape Town branches, purchasing 24 Robe LEDBeam 350, 24 Robe Tetra2, and 4 Robe Esprite fixtures from DWR Distribution. Edwin Böhmer, lighting technician and designer at Multi-Media, is part

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Loving Gerda Kruger

When Ofer Lapid from Gearhouse and Duncan Riley of DWR Distribution met for dinner at the well-known Troyville Hotel on Wednesday, 11 March, business and equipment were the last things on their minds. Their hearts were with Gerda Kruger —

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CCPP Group chose grandMA3 compact XT

CCPP Group is known for delivering more than just technical services. While technical excellence is non-negotiable, what truly sets the company apart is its ability to connect with clients, understand the heartbeat of a project, step into the client’s vision,

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grandMA3 User Training, Durban

  You are invited to a three-day grandMA3 User Training Workshop hosted by DWR Distribution’s Jaques Pretorius and Michael Taylor-Broderick. The workshop will take place from 14–16 April from 9am to 5pm, at Vineyard Church in Morningside, Durban. This three-day programme is designed to

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Norwood Productions lights up with even more ADJ

    Randburg-based technical supply company Norwood Productions has expanded its lighting arsenal with the addition of 30 ADJ Jolt Panel FX IP fixtures, supplied by DWR Distribution. The new investment complements the 30 ADJ Jolt Bar FX units the

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Basic Theatre Flyman Training

Get stage-ready with Basic Theatre Flyman Training taking place at the Teatro at Montecasino on 1 April from 9 am to 4pm! This beginner’s course, presented by Gearhouse Splitbeam in association with DWR Distribution, dives into the world of single

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Anolis Launches New Products at Light + Building 2026

LED lighting manufacturer Anolis launches two exciting new products at the Light + Building 2026 expo in Frankfurt next week, further expanding its extensive range of premium-quality products for all architectural and built environment applications. Anolis products are proudly made

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Absen supports Omega and DWR at the Absa Cape Epic

 DWR Distribution, Absen and Omega are delighted to sponsor two riders taking part in the 2026 Absa Cape Epic – the man with the ‘lekker’ strong legs, Andrew Hermanson, Senior Account Manager from Omega Digital Solutions, and DWR’s own Robert

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Robe Shines at the TPi Awards 2026

Robe Lighting was proud to be the production lighting supplier for the TPi Awards 2026, staged at Evolution in Battersea, London, UK, and once again ensured that the room shimmered with colour, vibrance and style that helped rock the glamour

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Visual Productions presents NetPanel

  Visual Productions presents NetPanel, a refined family of compact 89x89mm networked wall panels that bring intuitive, tactile control to architectural lighting projects. The E1 encoder, F2 fader and B4 button models mix seamlessly to create custom interfaces for hospitality

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ADJ Showcases Performance Ready Innovations at ISE 2026

ADJ returned to Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 with a strong presence, welcoming lighting and AV professionals from across the EMEA region to experience its latest Performance Ready solutions firsthand. Exhibiting from stand #6Q300, the company presented a curated selection

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Green Hippo Training, Johannesburg

  You’re invited to Green Hippo Training with Dylan Jones on 8 and 9 April at DWR Distribution in Johannesburg. This hands-on course will guide you through Hippotizer Basic 1, 2, and Shape 3D, giving you practical experience in operating, configuring, and optimizing your Hippotizer Media Server,

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Astera Certified Mastery Class, Cape Town

Join Johnny Scholtz for the Astera Certified Mastery Class on 8 April, from 9am to 5pm at DWR Distribution in Cape Town. This comprehensive training is designed to equip you with the skills to fully maximize the features across the Astera product range. The course covers product

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Counting Crows find Sweet Spot with Robe

Lighting designer Conner Ostrowski of Wide Open Productions was excited to join the Counting Crows creative team earlier in 2025, bringing fresh ideas and energy to the stage aesthetics as the legendary Bay Area rockers hit the road with their

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The new Prolyte catalogue is here!

  We’re excited to share the brand-new Prolyte 2026 Catalogue with you. Inside, you’ll discover our latest innovations, updated product ranges, and detailed technical information to support your upcoming projects. Whether you’re preparing for the upcoming season or exploring new

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KLOTZ and their latest at ISE 2026

Integrated Systems Europe in Barcelona proved to be a great success for KLOTZ AIS this year. During the exhibition days, they presented their latest for professional signal transmission to a broad and highly interested audience.   KLOTZ hybrid bulk cables

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Blackmotion embrace the future with Absen LED

Blackmotion Production’s new Absen NT2.6 V2 has been five years in the making. In December 2025, Kagiso “KG” Moima took ownership of the new LED screen, and what was predominantly a lighting-focused business has now embraced the world of LED

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RDNet Operator Training, Johannesburg

Jaco Beukes looks forward to presenting RCF RDNet Operator Training on 1 April from 9 am to 5pm at  DWR Distribution. This course provides all the necessary knowledge to set up and configure an RDNet network. From cabling topology and

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Robert Juliat Arthur LTs star in  My Favourite Broadway

When South African lighting designer Oliver Hauser worked on Jonathan Roxmouth’s My Favourite Broadway last year, he incorporated two manually operated Robert Juliat ARTHUR 1014LT followspots. The show, produced by Howard Events with event technical supplied by Multi-Media, ran from 25 July to 3 August at Johannesburg’s Teatro at Montecasino. © Lauge

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Astera QuikBeam Wins ISE Best of Show Award

Astera’s new QuikBeam luminaire – launched at last week’s Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) expo staged at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain – also won a Best of Show Award at the show. This was within the

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Robe Goes Giga at ISE 2026

  Czech lighting manufacturer Robe s.r.o. made a strong and vibrant impression and launched its much-anticipated landmark new GigaPointe® luminaire at the 2026 Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) expo in Barcelona last week. GigaPointe is powered by a 350W white Phosphor

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Robe Fixture Maintenance Training, Cape Town

Cape Town, you are invited to attend Robe Fixture Maintenance Training presented by Tyler Pugin. This training session will cover best practices for cleaning, maintaining, and troubleshooting Robe lighting fixtures. Join us on 12 March from 9 am to 5pm

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L-Acoustics Drive Training, JHB

  Master the configuration, control, and monitoring of an L-Acoustics system from the source output to the loudspeaker inputs at the L-Acoustics Drive Training presented by Richard Smith on 11 March from 9am to 5pm at DWR Distribution. Please note,

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L-Acoustics Soundvision Training, JHB

You are invited to join Richard Smith from DWR Distribution for L-Acoustics Soundvision Training. Delegates will discover the most advanced L-Acoustics software functionalities for 3D venue modelling, system simulation, and line source optimization. The course will be held on 10

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Vectorworks Training in Johannesburg

DWR Distribution invites you to Vectorworks Spotlight 2026 Training with Jade Manicom from 17 to 20 March, 9am to 5pm, at DWR Distribution, Johannesburg. This hands-on training session, designed for beginners and current users, is limited to just 12 participants

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