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Formed in 2002, OneRepublic have enjoyed huge international success, with over 18 billion streams on Spotify alone. Their current tour, Escape to Europe, continues until the end of the year before escaping into the rest of the world in 2026.
You are invited to attend a three-day grandMA3 User Training Workshop, presented by Jaques Pretorius, from 20 to 22 January 2026, from 9am to 5pm at DWR Distribution’s Johannesburg office. This three-day programme is designed to familiarise participants with
If there’s one thing South Africans love, it’s putting on a green shirt and cheering for the Springboks. Silverstar Casino & Entertainment Complex, part of the Tsogo Group, in Krugersdorp, knows this well—and they’ve just made watching the big
One of Berlin’s most iconic venues, the Friedrichstadt-Palast, AKA Palast Berlin, a revue theatre in the city’s Mitte district, has made a substantial investment in Robe moving lights to help facilitate its newly launched Grand Show production, BLINDED by DELIGHT,
Thank you to our clients and suppliers for a wonderful 2025. We hope that it’s a well-deserved break for everyone, and we trust that you will travel safely and have a chance to rest and enjoy this time. Please see
A special Afrikaans is 100 Jaar Groot (Afrikaans celebrates 100 Years) centenary concert was staged at the DHL Stadium in Green Point, Cape Town, South Africa, a magical location with breathtaking views of Table Mountain in the background. Produced by
“Quite often, the person building a facility doesn’t think about communications,” says John Sparrow of Clear-Com. “But if you put the comms in first, you can use them throughout the build. It’s absolutely crucial—when you’re running a show, you
When tyres screeched, and engines roared through Durban on 10 August, Red Bull Shay’iMoto lit up the streets — a motorsport spinning showdown born from South Africa’s township culture and fueled by pure adrenaline. (Above): Nick Chapman Behind the
Mastering d.o.o. is a busy Croatian rental and show production company based in Đurdevac in eastern Croatia, founded in 2018 by Đuro (Djuro) Kucelj, who was – and still is – also running a successful construction business and has
In August, the Bunyodkor Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan hosted Jennifer Lopez’s Up All Night: Live in 2025tour. The show was watched by over 31,000 attendees and marked the country’s first performance of an American A-list artist. With a DiGiCo Quantum
(Above): Robert Juliat Dalis 860 cyclorama lights and Oz followspots installed at Singapore’s AHG Drama Centre Theatre as part of its LED upgrade. Photo credit © SRT The Little Company Singapore’s Drama Centre Theatre has invested in new Robert Juliat
(Above): L-Acoustics partners with Forfey to install the first theatrical L-ISA deployment on the island of Ireland L-Acoustics partners with Forfey to realise first theatrical L-ISA deployment on the island of Ireland Belfast, Northern Ireland – November 2025 –
Robert Juliat enjoyed a successful and very busy time at PLASA, London, where it exhibited on the stand of its exclusive UK distributor, Live Technology. The RJ Bizet range of LED profiles and Fresnels were on show in pride of
Discover your new destination for expert-created online training courses, tailored for audio professionals and enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re looking to master your skills, build precision subwoofer arrays, or optimize complex systems like a pro, RCF Academy brings top-tier audio education
San Francisco, California, USA — Green Hippo’s Hippotizer Media Servers fired up a central role in the U.S. touring production of MasterChef Live, providing real-time video control, camera integration, and playback management in a compact touring package. The system was specified, supplied,
Expanded headquarters reflects company’s rapid APAC growth; new L-ISA Creative Studio empowers artists to create spatial audio experiences SINGAPORE – November 2025 — L-Acoustics, a leading global creator of professional audio technology, announced the opening of its expanded Asia-Pacific regional
Mumbai-based SSL Media Technology & Solutions is one of India’s largest event and entertainment technology production providers, and a company known for thinking innovatively and outside the box to provide clients with the very best and most appropriate technical production
After a six-year pause, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) has returned to the South African passenger vehicle market. Earlier this year, Tata Motors celebrated its relaunch with a high-profile event at The Galleria in Sandton, Johannesburg. Four new models—the Harrier,
Newly formed regional team showcased L-ISA immersive audio and vertical market solutions at Theater of Digital Art L-Acoustics debuted its recently formed Middle East, Africa & Eurasia Application Team at an exclusive technology showcase on November 5 at Dubai’s Theater
Leipzig, Germany — Multimedia visual production house LUPIXX GmbH tackled a combination of AR, large-format LED design, and synchronized playback for this year’s Goldene Henne entertainment gala, harnessing the power of Green Hippo Hippotizer Media Servers. The televised production, broadcast by MDR, celebrates Germany’s entertainment movers
Nine individual buildings magically come to life after dark as part of the Canadian city of Guelph, Ontario’s eye-catching ongoing public lighting initiative, “Illuminate Downtown Guelph,” in lighting schemes that utilise Anolis Eminere LED luminaires. Lighting for each individual building
Bring your stage to life with 40 HEX Panel IP — a powerful, IP65-rated wash, blinder, and strobe designed for the demands of live production. Its rugged all-metal housing stands up to dust, rain, and humidity — ideal for theaters,
Absen Strengthens Global Presence with Professional Expertise and Innovation As a global leader in LED display technology and solutions, Absen has consistently demonstrated long-term commitment and innovation in the industry. From technological breakthroughs to market insights, Absen continues to drive
DWR Distribution announces that renowned rigging specialist Ruud de Deugd will present the International Rigging Training from 26 to 31 January 2026, daily 9am to 5pm, at DWR Distribution, Johannesburg. As the founder of T & E Support, Ruud is
L-Acoustics House of Worship Tour comes to South Africa The L-Acoustics House of Worship Tour, which visits churches and worship spaces around the world, is coming to South Africa. Church technical teams, volunteers, consultants, and anyone interested in PA design
Solotech supplies a Quantum852 for the FOH mix, while a Quantum7 serves at monitors LONDON, UK – November 2025 – Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour is a global concert trek without peer. Kicking off in San José,
At this year’s Plasa Show in Olympia London, Doughty Engineering entered the Plasa Awards for Innovation, putting forward our new Lightweight Quick Trigger. Competing against 36 other entries, there was a lot of ingenuity on display for the 11
The live plugin platform lets FOH engineer Tom Evans keep his carefully crafted settings for history’s biggest hitmakers steady while it hosts key new plugins that adapt their performance for the Sphere’s one-of-a-kind environment (Pictured Above): Eagles FOH engineer Tom
Southern Lighting, a well-known film lighting rental company in Johannesburg, has added MA Lighting’s grandMA3 compact and compact XT consoles to its inventory, supplied by DWR Distribution. Southern Lighting has been a trusted name for more than fifty-five years, providing
DWR Distribution officially welcomed Epson to its product portfolio on October 1st with a vibrant launch event that combined expert training, live demonstrations, and engaging activities. The highlight of the day was Epson’s cutting-edge projector technology, which took center stage
The ADJ Lighting Roadshow toured Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban in July, and was hosted by DWR Distribution. The event provided a comprehensive and hands-on demonstration of ADJ’s latest lighting innovations, leaving a strong impression on everyone who attended. Led by ADJ’s Jos Reulen and Rob Lang, the
Visual Productions successfully hosted its first-ever live webinar last week, attracting over 200 registrants from 46 countries. With attendees watching more than 80% of each session on average, the SPI protocol and SpiNode topics clearly resonated globally. Thank you
Momentum Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees, held in Potchefstroom, has wrapped up another fantastic festival, and we’re so glad it was a success. A big thank you to Pieter-Jan Kapp PJK Project Management Pty Ltd, Technical Manager, for sharing these amazing photos
A compact yet extremely effective lighting rig, comprised exclusively of ADJ fixtures, was deployed for a hometown performance by world renowned techno DJ Stacey Pullen. Taking place on the patio outside Detroit’s iconic TV Lounge nightclub, Pullen played a mammoth
Known as the Collaboration Experts, Omega Digital has spent more than two decades building powerful workplace solutions and innovation-driven environments. At an event hosted by Omega to acknowledge trusted suppliers and clients, as well as to celebrate their new office
Zvezdara Theatre in downtown Belgrade is the first theatre in Serbia to take delivery of Robe lights since Light and Sound Design (LSD) took on distributorship of the brand in late 2023. The bustling 300-capacity space is now the proud
FLÆKT, an intense and highly visual dance performance piece created by artist Juliette Louste, premiered at the Tjarnarbíó Theatre and utilised a zactrack mini automated tracking system for the first time in Iceland to track lighting, audio, and video cues.
Lighting designer Jon Eirik Sira thought outside the box when tackling an interesting visual conundrum for Det Vestnorske Teateret in Bergen’s recent and acclaimed production of Skulerevyen (School Review). The show was a raw, visceral, no-nonsense take on the issue
JLE Audio AB deploys L2D and KS21 to solve unique acoustic challenges at Sweden’s legendary music venue STOCKHOLM, Sweden – For nearly 140 years, Nalen has been hosting the performances that shaped Swedish culture – from the legendary artists who
As events increasingly feature heavier rigging setups—particularly large LED screens—Cape Town-based Core Productions has taken a proactive step to enhance safety by investing in a CHAINMASTER CELLMASTER load cell monitoring solution, supplied by DWR Distribution. The new load monitoring system
L-Acoustics’ L-ISA Hyperreal technology makes its South African debut, integrated seamlessly into a glittering tribute to the golden age of musical theatre. Peter Iantoro, TPiMEA Magazine, reports: The South African live events industry has had to be patient
The Hilton Arts Festival (HAF) in KwaZulu-Natal, one of South Africa’s most celebrated cultural gatherings, returned this year with its hallmark mix of theatre, music, visual art, and family-friendly activities. Behind the performances and creative energy, however, was a
FOH engineer Dennie Miller pairs his transform.engine with a DiGiCo Quantum852 console on the band’s latest global conquest, “The Greatest Of All Tours Worldwide” COPENHAGEN, Denmark – September 2025 – Fifties-influenced metal band Volbeat recently wrapped up a North
Fleik and Concept K design a versatile audio solution for one of France’s most dynamic multipurpose venues following €35 million renovation Évry-Courcouronnes, France – October 2025 – Originally built in 1975 and previously known as Les Arènes de l’Agora, the
Co-directed by Andrea Bocelli and Pharrell Williams, St. Peter’s Square’s first-ever music concert featured award-show-worthy sound throughout via a pair of Quantum852 consoles ROME, Italy – On September 13, Rome’s Vatican City hosted Grace for the World, the first-ever
The launch season of new Romanian TV talent show The Ticket premiered in September and is being recorded at Castel Studios just outside Bucharest. It is produced by Imagic and Antena 1 and lit by lighting designer / DoP Dan
Dallas, TX, USA – Vari-Lite, the originators of the modern moving head light fixture and Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) entertainment lighting brand, is today announcing the VL3200 LT Profile IP, a compact, long-throw production profile fixture with over 20,000 lumens of
You are invited to join Dylan Jones as he presents Image Processing – Barco Certified Operator – Event Master (Level 1A) Training on 11 and 12 November 2025 from 9am to 5pm at DWR Distribution in Johannesburg. Passing the
Earlier this year, DWR Distribution had the pleasure of welcoming DiGiCo’s Tristan Mazire and Ian Staddon to South Africa for an exclusive DiGiCo Masterclass. DWR’s Kyle Robson, who has represented the DiGiCo brand, helped coordinate the visit and share
Vilnius, Lithuania — Acclaimed Lithuanian hip-hop duo Lilas ir Innomine returned to the capital city Vilnius for a career-defining performance at the Vingis Park Amphitheater, with a striking visual design driven by Green Hippo Hippotizer Media Servers. The group — comprised of Konstantinas Kiveris-Lilas and
