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Discover Chloe Lamford’s striking sets on page 40
I t’s incredibly fitting that anniversaries for the dome-shaped attraction. Not only did Chicago’s Adler Planetarium open in May 1930 – marking its 95th birthday – it also happens to be 100 years since the launch of the world’s first projection planetarium, opening in the Deutsches Museum, May 1925. These key birthdays only emphasise the longevity of these scientific structures, as well as their undeniable impact on the visitor LIVE ’s first planetariums issue coincides with a few important attraction industry. Aside from cinemas, planetariums presented a futuristic new way to learn and entertain – offering people at the time (and at present too) a close encounter with the inconceivably vast universe that lies beyond Earth. And now, with commercial space travel set to soar (don’t worry, we won’t talk about Katy Perry), their popularity remains ever on trend – especially for those who don’t have a few million to spare for a seat on a real rocket! For our May/June issue, we’re celebrating planetariums of both past and present, delving into the tools that have powered these landmarks over the years – plus the newer technology that has carried them into the 21st century. Also in this issue, we discover the AV tech powering Playstation: The
Concert , a brand-new tour hitting 200 cities in 2025. Fully immersive, and proliferated with tailor-made visuals from some of Playstation’s best-loved games, the concert allows fans to step back inside their favourite virtual universes – with a live orchestra delivering the games’ iconic soundtracks. David Davies takes a deep dive into the evolution of AV over IP on page 66, shedding light on the pros and cons of the fast-growing tech and how best to implement it into your AV set-up. Also, this issue’s Industry Icons sees us sit down with UK set designer Chloe Lamford – the mind behind some of National Theatre’s most striking shows. She talks us through her process, favourite AV tools and top tips for getting into an extremely competitive industry. Finally, Infocomm 2025 is here! If you’re heading out to the Sunshine State, make sure to pick up a copy of this issue on the show floor, which features our insider’s guide on page 16. The team at LIVE looks forward to connecting once again!
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