The Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT) and PLASA - the lead body for those working in the live events, entertainment and communication industries - have announced their intention to endorse each other's skills initiatives. The announcement, which came during the first day of PLASA Focus, the organisation's new regional event in Leeds, will see PLASA supporting the ABTT in … [Read more...]
Theatreplan takes a bow at Crucible Theatre
The £15.3m regeneration of The Crucible Theatre passed a milestone recently as the completion of Phase 1 of the project was marked by a series of preview test events from March 21 to April 4th. Theatre consultants Theatreplan LLP have been providing specialist planning and technical design expertise throughout the project. Phase 1 of the comprehensive refurbishment programme included a new … [Read more...]
Gearhouse SA hippotizes Coke Zero Festival
Gearhouse South Africa continues an incredibly busy start to 2009 supplying lighting, sound, video, staging and power for the 2009 Coca Cola Zero festival, staged on two sites in two cities - Riversands Farm in Johannesburg and Lourensford Wine Estate, Cape Town. This proved the perfect opportunity for Gearhouse Media and Lighting divisions to utilise the latest version of the Green Hippo … [Read more...]
Neumann & Mueller sets up Prolyte distribution in UAE
Prolyte is pleased to announce that Neumann & Mueller Dubai has taken up the distributorship for Prolyte in the UAE. German originated company N&M has seen an extensive growth over the last decade, resulting in an organization with 15 German and three international branches. The branch offices are completely equipped, independent units but have close connections that ensure a dedicated … [Read more...]
BECTU public liability insurance renewal
Freelance members who take advantage of public liability insurance (PLI) available through BECTU are being reminded that cover for the current year ends on 30 April. Members who want the cover to continue without interruption must reply by 30 April to the communication which has been issued. All members who have elected to have the cover have been written to with information about the top-up … [Read more...]
