ON THE COVER

Eurovision Song Contest

Live entertainment specialists unite on the banks of the river Mersey to present a technical spectacle.

EVENT FOCUS

12 XR Studios and Megapixel VR go virtual with Camila Cabello.

14 Martin Audio MLA system debuts at Brazil’s Coolritiba Festival.

16 Liteup illuminates the UK’s Coronation Concert.

20 AC3 Studio deploys Modula Kinetic for Irène Drésel.

PRODUCTION PROFILE

40 EUROVISION VILLAGE

Local production companies come together to present nine days of programming, keeping li ve music fans entertained on Li verpool’s Pier Head.

44 COLDPLAY

A ground-breaking production that pushes the boundaries of sustainability while ensuring that production levels remain high.

62 HELENE FISCHER

One of Germany’s most popular ar tists takes to the stage and the air with Cirque du Soleil.

76 PET SHOP BOYS

Synth pop pioneers return to the circuit with a theatrical show backed by pragmatic crew.

In Profile

84 EM Acoustics makes significant st rides into the live events market.

90 Global Motion reflects on two decades of business.

Interview

92 Discover the latest developments in t he world of drones.

100 Katie Melua and FOH Engineer Br yony October discuss how they balance life and motherhood on t he road.