Since 1988 the market town of Hay has been the unlikely setting for one of the world’s biggest book festivals. The event is now an essential feature in the cultural calendar attracting authors, publishers and media attention from all over the world. The main venue at the prestigious festival has always presented a particular challenge for audio reinforcement. To manage this Stage Electrics … [Read more...]
DiGiCo goes Lenny’s way with sound image
Touring Europe in support of the 20th anniversary deluxe reissue of his debut album Let Love Rule, guitarist and vocalist Lenny Kravitz demands nothing but the best audio quality for his fans, his fellow musicians and himself. Having already used DiGiCo consoles for several years, the current tour sees rental company Sound Image invest in a pair of DiGiCo’s flagship SD7s, which are now established … [Read more...]
Crews get cold feet but DiGiCo warms the heart
Celebrating its 21st year, the 2009 East Coast Music Awards, Festival and Conference saw many leading artists and industry figures come together in Corner Brook, Newfoundland & Labrador, for a four day conference and celebration of Canada's East Coast music scene. Taking place on the evening of 1st March, the highlight of the event was the annual East Coast Music Awards ceremony, which saw … [Read more...]
DiGiCo’s got the X Factor!
Over three months of Saturday night television saw primetime UK talent show The X Factor crown its latest winner in time to get the coveted Christmas Number 1 chart slot. February and March 2009 gave many of the finalists and their newly found fans a chance to get up close and personal as the X Factor Live tour played multiple shows at the UK and Ireland's main arenas. With a live backing band … [Read more...]
