Restored theatre opens after 80 years

A theatre closed to the public for 80 years has opened its doors following a three-year multimillion-pound restoration project led by architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios. Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust (APPCT) unveiled its Theatre and East Court as finishing touches were made for the opening events in early December. The East Wing Restoration [...]

VD2023-03-13T17:39:57+00:00Februar 5th, 2019|News DE|

The first global drone standards have been revealed

As drone use grows, rules and regulations remain in flux and vary among jurisdictions. Last month, for instance, the Federal Aviation Administration granted operators of certain drones approval to fly them in controlled airspace in the US, but the UK has an outright ban on using them within a kilometer of airports. To help establish [...]

VD2023-03-13T17:46:34+00:00Januar 22nd, 2019|News DE|

BLUMANO Launches Netherlands Operation

BLUMANO, engineering consultancy for design and safety in the Entertainment Industry is expanding its operation with the announcement of BLUMANO Netherlands. This prime west European base will work in close collaboration with the existing offices of BLUMANO in the UK and in Italy. Michiel van der Zijde is joining the ever-expanding organisation, who in addition [...]

VD2023-03-13T17:48:23+00:00Januar 15th, 2019|News DE|

Brexit & Product Compliance – No Deal Scenario

In September 2018, the UK government published a series of notices explaining how product compliance regulations would apply if a deal is not struck between the UK and the EU on the terms of Brexit – a "no deal" scenario. Specifically, the UK government commented on how goods traded in accordance with the Mutual Recognition [...]

VD2023-03-13T17:51:44+00:00Januar 3rd, 2019|News DE|

Safely On the Run with Beyoncé and Jay-Z

Worldwide - Entertainment engineering specialist WIcreations was asked to work on two specialist elements – a moving / tracking video wall and a ‘Star Lift’ – for Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s “On The Run II” (OTR II) stadium tour, part of an epic and spectacular set design concept designed by Stufish. In addition to all the [...]

VD2023-03-13T17:53:43+00:00Dezember 18th, 2018|News DE|

BSI secures membership of CEN and CENELEC

On 23 November, the General Assemblies of the European Standards Organizations CEN and CENELEC approved a plan that secures BSI’s full membership post-Brexit. BSI welcomes these decisions as a pragmatic solution that provides stability for the European standards system while meeting the needs of our stakeholders. The decisions, taken separately in both organizations, will enable [...]

VD2023-03-13T17:55:48+00:00Dezember 4th, 2018|News DE|

Three More ESTA Standards in Public Review

Lighting and Sound America has reported that three more ESTA Technical standards have been posted for public review: ANSI E1.34 -- 2009, Entertainment Technology -- Measuring and Specifying the Slipperiness of Floors Used in Live Performance Venues, is being considered for reaffirmation again (i.e., no changes in requirements, only updating organization name, address, copyright date, [...]

VD2023-03-14T17:31:36+00:00November 15th, 2018|News DE|

Stage light crashes down during Tracy Byrd’s performance at Brazoria County Fair, injuring band member

BRAZORIA COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A concert turned terrifying at the Brazoria County fair when a stage light fell and sent members of a country singer's band scrambling Saturday night. Cellphone video captured the frightening moment that occurred as Tracy Byrd's band was wrapping up their show. In the video, Byrd is seen getting ready [...]

VD2023-03-14T17:35:09+00:00November 1st, 2018|News DE|

Lucky Dube’s daughter electrocuted on stage in freak accident

Songstress Bongi Dube, who is the daughter of the late Lucky Dube is grateful to have escaped with her life after she got electrocuted during a performance in Durban Isolezwe is reporting that Bongi’s leg and left arm was seriously injured in the freak accident. “As I was about to sing on stage I unfortunately [...]

VD2023-03-14T17:37:37+00:00Oktober 25th, 2018|News DE|

Summary: BSI – Brexit and standards – position statement

In February 2018, the BSI or British Standards Institution outlined their stance for post-Brexit in a position statement. They plan to continue to “provide UK experts with the standards development framework to support trade in the UK, across Europe and globally” and they feel “BSI should remain a full member of the European Standards Organizations”. [...]

VD2023-03-14T17:42:07+00:00Oktober 11th, 2018|News DE|
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