Electric Picnic’s main stage required a video playback solution capable of driving massive LED screens from @roevisual with precision and reliability.

The festival’s high-energy performances and dynamic visuals demanded a system that could seamlessly deliver high-quality playback while handling real-time adjustments. Additionally, the scale of the event required technology that could operate flawlessly over multiple days.

The Solution  

Hive’s Beehive Nucleus was the ideal choice for this high-profile project.

Featuring:

– Powerful Performance: The Beeblade Pluto range drove the massive Roevisual LED screens throughout the weekend, within the Beehive Nucleus chassis ensuring vibrant and consistent visuals for every performance.
– Latest Software Features: Electric Picnic highlighted Hive’s newest software innovations, providing enhanced functionality and flexibility for live event playback.

– Reliability Under Pressure: Hive’s proven reliability ensured uninterrupted operation, delivering a flawless experience for both artists and audiences.

The collaboration with 4 Wall Europe was a resounding success. Special thanks to Rhodri at 4wall for placing trust in Hive’s technology, and to Nigel Sadler for his exceptional project support. The project team praised Hive’s ease of use, smooth performance, and advanced features that elevated the visual impact of the main stage.

Conclusion  

Electric Picnic 2024 highlighted the power, reliability, and innovation of Hive’s Beehive Nucleus range. The event reinforced Hive’s position as a leader in media server technology, capable of meeting the demands of high-profile festivals and live events. Hive looks forward to continuing its collaboration with 4 Wall Europe and exploring new opportunities to enhance live event experiences.

Concert tours require systems that are both compact and powerful, with minimal setup time and robust reliability for consistent day-to-day operation. Additionally, there is a growing need for sustainable solutions in the entertainment sector to reduce environmental impact. The TEMS Summer Tour needed a solution that addressed these challenges while maintaining the flexibility required for creative video playback control.

The Solution  

Hive’s Beebox Pluto was the perfect fit for the TEMS Summer Tour, delivering:

– Compact Form Factor: Small enough to travel with just a network switch, making it an ideal solution for the touring team.

– Optimized Energy Efficiency: Hive’s energy-efficient design helped reduce the tour’s carbon footprint, meeting the entertainment sector’s increasing focus on sustainability.

– Sustainability Focus: Built from recyclable materials, the Beebox Pluto aligns with modern environmental standards.

– Streamlined Setup: With seamless integration to the lighting console, the system offered a quick and reliable setup, saving freight, time, energy, and manpower.

Key Features in Action  

Hive’s Beebox Pluto excelled during the tour, enabling:

– Silky Smooth Video Playback: The system’s smooth H.265 video playback ensured high-quality visuals for every performance.

– Flexible Adjustments: The lighting designer could manage LED pixel mapping, scaling, and color changes directly from the console, ensuring creative freedom and precision.

Customer Feedback  

The touring team praised Hive for its exceptional reliability and outstanding customer support, with @samuellisher commenting, “The Hive team are one of the best and nicest on the planet.” This sentiment was echoed across the project team, who highlighted the Beebox Pluto’s practical advantages and performance capabilities.

Sustainability in Touring  

Hive’s Beebox Pluto not only delivered a practical and efficient solution but also aligned with the entertainment sector’s shift towards sustainability. The compact design reduced freight costs, while its energy efficiency minimized power consumption—a critical advantage for modern touring productions.

Acknowledgments  

Hive extends its sincere gratitude to @samuellisher for his continued support and collaboration, @timmsy for the stunning photography, and @tml_worldwide for the opportunity to contribute to this exceptional project.

Conclusion  

The TEMS Summer Tour demonstrated the powerful capabilities of the Hive Beebox Pluto as a compact, sustainable, and reliable solution for the demanding needs of concert touring. By prioritizing sustainability and streamlining technology, Hive continues to set the standard for innovative solutions in the entertainment industry. The project team is eager to explore Hive’s potential in future touring projects.

Touring productions require highly efficient, user-friendly systems that can integrate multiple functions while maintaining reliability. Video playback often operates independently of lighting control, creating challenges in real-time synchronization and limiting operational flexibility for designers and technicians. The goal for the Rita Ora Japan Tour was to unify these systems, allowing for streamlined control, reduced complexity, and real-time adjustments directly from the lighting console.

Liverpool, UK – Hive Media Control Ltd. is thrilled to announce its pivotal role in bringing Wolfgang Buttress’ celebrated vision to life in the Bees Exhibition at the World Museum Liverpool, which opened in 2024. As a leading innovator in media control technology, Hive deployed 44 of its cutting-edge engines to power the exhibition’s interactive, immersive, and educational displays, delivering an unforgettable experience to visitors.

Renowned sculptor and artist Wolfgang Buttress, celebrated for his work blending art, nature, and technology, collaborated closely with Hive to create a multi-sensory environment that educates and inspires. The exhibition highlights the vital role of bees in our ecosystem, raising awareness of their importance and the challenges they face in today’s world.

One of the most influential figures in Western art, Michelangelo spent his illustrious career transforming Italy’s most precious palaces, chapels and religious houses into shrines of classical antiquity. 

Some of his most notable work can be found in the Sistine Chapel, which, up until now, could only be viewed in person at Vatican City. In a world exclusive exhibition held in the grounds of Warsaw’s PGE National Stadium, the historic edifice has been reinvented 500 years later with the help of media control solutions from Hive. 

Spread over three halls, the exhibition – titled ‘The Sistine Chapel. A Legacy’ – is an all-encompassing journey through some of history’s most referenced paintings and sculptures. Polish AV integrators ARAM headed up the complex installation, opting for 39 Hive Beeblades inside Panasonic SDM compatible projectors and three Beeboxes that powered LED walls, transporting guests directly to the Apostolic Palace.