Music Inside Rimini

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MUSIC INSIDE RIMINI

RIMINI / 5-7 MAY

The fourth edition of Music Inside Rimini was held on the 5-7 of May at Rimini Expo Centre. The 2019 edition proposed a new live format, focussing on four specific areas: entertainment technology, integrated systems, live broadcast production and music production. As always, the show was flanked by a series of events, including ‘Lighting Designers at Work’ with renowned lighting designers Jo Campana, Giovanni Pinna and Mamo Pozzoli, who showcased their skills, putting together a cue list on a lighting console, in a simulation that precisely recreated their work in the field. The ‘Live You Play’ format, officially part of

the MIR brand since last year, announced two new stages: rock and theatre. The latter was equipped with audio, video, lighting and effect technology from the sector’s key companies, where live performances enabled visitors to better appreciate the solutions featured, while the rock stage featured a live band complete with set-up. One of the new features of the broadcast side of the show was an area dedicated to drones. An aerial imaging workshop was held with DJI Enterprise, pioneers and leaders in this sector. Clay Paky focussed on the MINI-B, which made its debut at this year’s Prolight+Sound,

the smallest LED beam light ever made by the company for the professional market. Despite its small size, it incorporates the most modern and innovative technology. RCF celebrated its 70-year anniversary at MIR, displaying the audio technology that will accompany Italian singer songwriter, Luciano Ligabue on his Italian tour. Bose displayed its new audio system from the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven - Arena Match AM 40. The spotlight was on Relevé at the ETC stand, a decade of LED optical engineering resulted in this impressive, automated fixture, designed specifically for the

theatre. Pioneer Pro Audio showcased its XPRS loudspeaker series with a live DJ set, which was definitely one of the highlights of the show floor. There was a strong focus on club culture at the show, with appearances by DJs Coccoluto, Fabio B and Alex Neri. A series of talks titled ‘Tender is the Night’ were led by Italian indie artist, NicoNote and journalist, Pierfrancesco Pacoda. Discussions took place about the concept of nightclubs as places where cultural languages are created, not just entertainment venues. Music Inside Rimini attracted more than 12,600 visitors this year confirming its role as Italy’s national reference point for entertainment technology.