International News

CAMBRIDGE, UK — Cambridge Corn Exchange has been a well-known landmark on the UK touring circuit for many years and the scene of numerous memorable performances. Originally opened in 1875, using a quarter of a million local bricks of various different colors, its first concert was staged by the Coldstream Guards and a local choral society. As well as being used for corn trading, it was also popular throughout the 20th century as an event space and hosted its first Motor Show in 1898.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — Kuala Lumpur’s bustling clubbing scene revealed a new, definitive standard in VIP party experiences, catered exclusively for Malaysia’s Elite. Providence KL as its fittingly named is set to deliver a decadent and luxurious premium nightlife experience with its plush interiors, the finest table service and bottle-popping culture. The Providence KL is equipped with a NEXT-proaudio sound system, comprising of 6-X15, 6-X12, 8-X8, 6-XH18, 4-XS118, and 6-XS12. The whole system is powered by the NEXT MA series.

DUBAI — A Turbosound TCX series loudspeaker system has been installed at the Iris Club here by audio designer Joe Chidiac of Pulse Middle East.

EXETER, U.K. —Martin Audio noted the commercial debut for its Martin Audio MLA Mini. Plymouth, U.K.-based Pyramid AV used a system comprised of 24 new MLA Mini, six MSX subs and three flying frames in an effort to sweeten the sound within a “soulless shed,” 7,500-capacty Westpoint Arena. FOH engineer Simon Honywill worked with Martin Audio’s Andy Davies on the mid-October gig, an annual conference for U.K.-based retailer SPAR.

LIVERPOOL, U.K. — For Lawson’s recent homecoming show at Liverpool Echo Arena, rental specialist Adlib, also based here, provided audio, lighting and trucking support. The band’s engineers were Andrew Williamson (FOH) and Craig Pryde (Monitors), and Adlib’s Kenny Perrin was PA tech for the tour.

MUSCAT, Oman – For a concert featuring Sir Tom Jones at Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa here, Talentz Centre LLC deployed their compact Outline Butterfly system. The setup included 12 flown cabinets per side as the main L-R system along with four Outline Mantas  per side as downfills and 16 Outline Subtech 218 subwoofers for the low end. The speaker system was powered by Outline T-Series amplifiers.

LONDON, UK – Martin Audio noted that Capital Sound was able to overcame significant acoustic challenges at Alexandra Palace (a.k.a. Ally Pally) by using their MLA Multi-cellular Loudspeaker Array for dance music trio Above & Beyond’s Group Therapy 050 seven-hour live radio broadcast, which took place within the venue on Oct. 26.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Providence KL, a nightclub that opened here in July 2013, installed a NEXT-proaudio sound system. Next Integration Engineering, NEXT-proaudio’s distributor in Malaysia, provided six X15, six X12, eight X8, six XH18, four XS118 and six XS12 speakers. The whole system is powered by NEXT MA series gear.

DUBAI, UAE — Joe Chidiac of Pulse Middle East designed a system for the Iris Club near Ghantoot Marina here that includes Turbosound TCX loudspeakers. The system includes 28 TCX-15 loudspeakers and 16 TCX-15B subwoofers along four four Milan M15 portable loudspeakers that can move around and be deployed as needed. The audio system is powered by 10 RACKDP-50 four-channel digital amplifiers with built-in DSP.

WOLVERHAMPTON, UK – Faces, a nightclub that is part of the No Saints portfolio, opened here recently in a space formerly occupied by Oceana. The $1.19 million refurbishment included a custom installation of RCF loudspeakers to overcome acoustic challenges presented by the varying needs of the space.