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W hen it comes to theatre, AV has been centre stage for a long time. Used as a medium to experiment with and discover, the industry has spearheaded lighting, rigging, audio and special effects practices that have eventually funnelled into broadcast and film production approaches. In LIVE ’s first issue of 2025, we meet with the directors and technical minds behind some of the shows that are currently pushing the boundaries of both theatre and technology. Also in this issue, Oliver Webb speaks to the creators of Testimony 360 , a free Holocaust educational programme that combines VR with digital survivor testimonies – a new teaching approach which will allow students to experience key historical events first hand. Curious about the striking structure in the image above? These public art installations, called Portals , have been cropping up in major cities around the world in a heartwarming move to connect different societies through circular live streams. Katie Kasperson sits down with Nicholas Klaus to get the technical scoop on these futuristic works. Back in October, LIVE joined the Christie team in the city of a hundred spires to catch this year’s Signal Festival, one of Europe’s
biggest digital art events. Read what we found on page 66. Plus, our Round Table panel talk all things LED, including the reasons behind its continued dominance in the creative technology sector. Our Buyers’ Guide offers useful pointers for those looking to bolster their microphone portfolio, too. Finally, if you’re heading over to the Fira Barcelona in February, be sure to grab your physical copy of LIVE and check out our exclusive show special. From the best booths to visit to the panels and talks you won’t want to miss, our packed ISE 2025 Guide has got you covered. On top of that, this issue’s headline interview features Quayola, ISE keynote speaker and virtual artist. He shares his thoughts ahead of the show as well as discussing AI’s positive influence on the creative AV landscape. We also get the BTS breakdown of his epic projection on the Casa Batlló, Arborescent , which will appear on the Gaudí landmark’s surface on 1 and 2 February. If you’re attending ISE, we look forward to connecting on the show floor!
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