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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
DWR Distribution is pleased to announce its participation at Mediatech Africa 2026, taking place from 30 June to 2 July at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit & International Convention Centre. Don’t miss out on meeting our international suppliers and seeing
The Unilumin LM O offers full front and rear maintenance, along with IP65 protection in a die-cast cabinet. Features include 1000 × 1000 mm and 500 × 500 mm panels that can be mixed and matched, with support for stacking,
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
“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
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
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
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
If you’ve completed the DiGiCo Basic Training, you’re ready for the next step! Join Kyle Robson for training on the DiGiCo Quantum Intermediate training on 29 and 30 April from 9am to 5pm at DWR Distribution in Johannesburg and get
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
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
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
Annual Valentines concerts in the Mazowsze Concert Hall have long attracted a loyal following, and in 2026 audiences were treated to an extravaganza. Alongside the Mazowsze ensemble, the night featured legendary Polish rock band, Pectus. Łukasz Łęcki, monitor engineer for
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
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 —
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,
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
Feld Entertainment Inc., the worldwide leader in live touring family entertainment, launched its newest production of Disney On Ice presents Jump In! on August 29, 2025, in Orlando, FL. During the 2025-26 season, the tour will play 36 cities, including Miami,
Barcelona, Spain — 16 March 2026 — Roland Professional AV has announced the appointment of DWR Distribution as the official distributor for the Roland Professional AV product range in South Africa. The agreement was signed during Integrated Systems Europe,
SAHETI School in Bedfordview has enhanced its drama department with a new lighting upgrade, supplied and installed by DWR Distribution. Founded in 1974 under the leadership of Advocate George Bizos and a passionate group of founders, the school proudly celebrates
Following in the footsteps of its older Robert Juliat sisters, Lucy and Alice, it is now Morgane’s turn to continue the legacy of followspot lighting at the Moulin Rouge, the iconic Parisian cabaret that has enchanted the city’s nightlife since
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
Front of house engineer James Butera has been touring with Halsey since 2023, and Schyler Blackman, monitor engineer, has been with them for almost a year. Both engineers are enjoying the DiGiCo Quantum 338, supplied by Clair Global for this
When alternative rock icons They Might Be Giants hit the road for their recent North American run, the production embraced a bold yet flexible lighting approach that could deliver impact, nostalgia, and variety night after night. Central to that design
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
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
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
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
The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, located near Paris’s famous Avenue des Champs-Élysées, has had the lighting in its main 1900-capacity auditorium completely reimagined. A new award-winning design by ProjetScénie, which collected the 2025 LIT Award for Heritage Lighting Design, includes a modern,
Reggio Emilia, Italy—RCF, in collaboration with the Department of Sciences and Methods for Engineering (DISMI) at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Unimore), has opened applications for the Postgraduate Course “Sound Engineering” for Academic Year 2025/2026. Designed to develop
Mouvement Mas K Klé are a musical collective that celebrates the modern and historic culture of Guadeloupe. As part of Guadeloupe’s Cultural Weekend, the group performed with others from across the Archipelago in a huge celebration of Caribbean culture with
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
Facility at heart of Music City’s creative ecosystem features second global HYRISS showroom and Creative Studio for spatial audio innovation NASHVILLE, TN – L-Acoustics, a leading global creator of professional audio technology, opened its first dedicated Americas regional headquarters in
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
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,
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
It’s an exciting new chapter for Justin and Jonathan le Roux, owners of Keystone Productions, who have taken delivery of their first ever LED Display panels. After carefully waiting for a solution that would meet their broadcast and event requirements,
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
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
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
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
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
Join Kyle Robson for training on the DiGiCo S-Series and Quantum range of consoles on 25 March from 9am to 5pm at DWR Distribution, Cape Town and get your hands on the industry’s leading equipment. The training session will cover
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
