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19/12/2025

CONI Winter Trophy 2025: a behind-the-scenes story ❄️

The Trofeo CONI Winter 2025 is a multidisciplinary sporting event organised by the Italian National Olympic Committee, dedicated to young athletes aged between 10 and 14. The competition brings together regional teams from across Italy.

Nickland Media was once again involved by the CONI Regional Committee of Valle d’Aosta for an event filled with energy, joy, and warmth, welcoming around 900 young athletes who gathered in Courmayeur (Valle d'Aosta), host venue of the 2025 edition.

Our role was that of on-location reporting, supporting the main announcer during the event’s opening ceremony. Our longtime friend and adventure companion, Paolo Mei, was the official event speaker at the Courmayeur MontBlanc Sport Center, whilst Nicolò Caneparo was broadcasting live from Jardin de l’Ange Square, in the heart of the alpine village.
We spent the entire morning refining the running order and the various live links, while in the early afternoon, we carried out a series of technical and practical connection tests directly from the selected locations. A meticulous and essential process, fundamental to ensuring a smooth and seamless flow of the presentation once the live broadcast began.
The fact that we work together very frequently in different contexts—essentially speaking the same “language”—helped us to be efficient and quick during the preparation phase, and perfectly in sync during the event itself.

Our first thanks therefore go to Paolo for the excellent collaboration, to CONI Comitato Regionale Valle d'Aosta for the trust they placed in us and to Monica Cantele who guided us through the challenges of the running order. We would also like to thank the production team—particularly Carola Rossi, Carlo Plazzotta, and Erika Dal Pozzo of Campus Fandango Club, as well as Marco Varchetta and his Nexting Company team for the television production. A special mention goes to Roy Tircoli ROY Produzioni, the technician who supported us in the square: his proactivity and rare skill set were truly appreciated.
Thanks also to the great availability and humility of Giuliano Razzoli, Marco Albarello, Mirko vuillermin, and Mara Zini: working closely alongside them was, as always, an inspiring and truly emotional experience.

17/12/2025

IWTO 2025 – Maseru, Lesotho 🇱🇸
The world of wool in the Kingdom of the Mountains

Without a doubt, the experience of the Wool Round Table and the journey that followed along the rugged roads of Lesotho offered us countless moments of discovery. We were deeply impressed by many aspects of the world of wool growers and by wool itself—its origins, its culture, and its profound connection to the land.

First and foremost, the quality of Merino wool is truly extraordinary. Thanks to the unique environmental conditions, production reaches exceptionally high standards. A fibre that quite simply leaves one in awe.
We then had the opportunity to travel through several villages and to stop at a couple of sheep sheds. It was particularly fascinating to witness both the simplicity and the effectiveness of the entire shearing process—from sheep to bale. Lesotho’s total annual production is certainly not high in terms of volume; however, the true value of its wool lies in the quality of the fibre. The finest micronage range between 15 and 17 microns, while the overall production average stands between 18 and 20 microns. It was also interesting to discover, during our visit to one of the sheds in Semonkong, that wool growers are typically paid within two months, regardless of when their wool is actually sold.

The future of wool in Lesotho looks bright. While the communication, marketing, and commercial structures will need to continue evolving, the foundations are clearly strong. We were able to see firsthand the progress being made by the new generations, who are taking ownership of—and actively shaping—this growing market.

Our sincere thanks, therefore, go to the LNWMGA (Lesotho National Wool and Mohair Growers Association) for guiding us through this journey of discovery and knowledge, to BKB Ltd for coordinating the many stakeholders involved, and, of course, to the IWTO for including us in such a profound and meaningful experience.

VisitLesotho

09/12/2025

IWTO 2025 – Maseru, Lesotho 🇱🇸
The Wool Round Table from behind the scenes

We knew from the start that this would be a major technical challenge—one that pushes you to grow and learn—and we were right. With one fewer team member on site, new technologies to integrate (a NAS-based Media Pool and an LED wall with a venue-imposed ratio), and a linguistic and cultural gap that matters far more in technical workflows, the event demanded care.
It was IWTO’s first event in Lesotho: a few doubts beforehand, many certainties afterwards. Once again, Nickland Media handled all technical aspects—pre-event planning and on-site ex*****on—coordinating the Jam Session Sounds team led by Beat Bokang Khoarai. In the first days, we needed to understand the local team’s workflow and timing. The well-known African Tempo is real, but Beat’s tireless proactivity enabled solid results and even solutions to issues beyond our production.

A wired internet connection was essential but proved problematic; fortunately, a Starlink system solved it brilliantly—fast, stable, and reliable even in heavy rain.
We were also very pleased with the NAS-based media pool. Our Synology DS725+ with two 2TB SSDs in parity provided reliability, redundancy, and an efficient workflow, especially for last-minute presentation updates. The SSDs also allowed safe travel on rough roads.
We did face some reliability issues with equipment from the AV service, but we accepted it with a smile as part of the game.

A special thank-you goes to Ben Roberts, who supported us remotely with efficiency and responsiveness, and a broader thanks to the entire technical team and IWTO. It is always a pleasure and an honour to be part of such groups.

Finally, I’d like to close this long technical report with a more human note: for Amanda Millard, this was the last event she experienced in her role as event manager. Amanda wasn’t the person who first brought me into the team, but she was my co-pilot from day one (even before I officially became part of the team). And as true co-pilots do, we shared journeys, difficult moments, problems to solve, last-minute rushes, plenty of laughter, and a few well-deserved celebrations. We said goodbye with a smile—the best and most fitting way to preserve the memory of what has been a wonderful 13-year journey: a tremendous gift, both professionally and personally.

05/11/2025

Last year, we had our first hands-on experience inside the operating room during an advanced surgical procedure — a robot-assisted hysterectomy. This year, Nickland Media returned to the Ospedale degli Infermi in Biella for a new and even more challenging project: a full day of six live surgeries (7 hours in the room) for ProctoDay 2025, organized by Dr. Roberto Perinotti, Dr. Mauro Pozzo, and the agency Selene.

With the technical support of Number One - Servizi Tecnici per lo Spettacolo, we delivered a multi-camera live production, featuring two cameras and a third video feed directly from a surgical instrument (a fistuloscope). This setup allowed both the online and on-site audiences to follow each proctological procedure in real time and engage actively through questions and remote presentations.

A special thank-you goes to Nicole Preacco, who joined us in the operating room to manage all audio and video parameters, ensuring smooth transmission throughout the event.
A second special thanks goes to Diego Vannini, who supported us remotely during an unusual situation marked by significant technical congestion.
We’d also like to thank the Clinical Engineering Department, led by Engineer Alberto Petti, and the Technical-IT team — especially Stefano Iachella and Roberto Corrado — for their crucial support in setting up a dedicated VLAN network.

This project was a meaningful step forward for us — a chance to gain valuable field experience while already delivering high-quality, well-received results that make us proud of our work.

Ospedale di Biella-ASLBI

24/10/2025

For the second year in a row, Nickland Media took part in the Biella Digital Summit. After attending as guests last year, this time we earned the chance to run the show’s video direction. On site we operated a Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio HD8 (provided by Number One - Servizi Tecnici per lo Spettacolo) to manage feeds from two PTZ cameras, one standard camera, a primary slide deck, an auxiliary slide deck, SuperSource, and two media players—one dedicated to lower-third captions.

We also got hands-on with their new switcher by integrating our Elgato Stream Deck with Bit Focus Companion, letting us automate PTZ presets and SuperSource layouts.

Titled “Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for the Future of Business,” the event—organized by Unione Industriale Biellese and hosted by Christian Zegna—featured the Auditorium at Città Studi Biella debut of Silvio La Torre (Senior Professional, Digital & Supply Chains at Confindustria) and Maurizio Savioli (Group Industrial Director, Pattern Group), alongside the welcome return of Marco Camisani Calzolari (AI & cybersecurity expert and science communicator).

A heartfelt thank-you to the entire team we had the pleasure of working with—first and foremost Benedetta Petrini, as well as Ingrid Battistini, Linda Pella, Franco Coppa, Vanna Ronzani, and Laura Ricardi. We’re also grateful to MCC’s PA for the steady support provided from New York City.

16/10/2025

This year as well, Nickland Media produced the videos featuring the finalists and winners of the Premio + bellezza in Valle 2025 Award. It was especially exciting to see Mariella Biollino again; with her support and drive back in 2004, we launched the social media communication for Candelo and its Ricetto Di Candelo. This year, Mariella and the Associazione Turistica Pro Loco di Candelo received the Reda 1865 Special Prize for the relevance and uniqueness of the work carried out over the years—researching, caring for, and promoting the beauty of the area. Many thanks as well to Irene Viana, who, at short notice, agreed to be included in the video.

» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf_tM_NVwyw

Touring Club Italiano I Borghi Piu' Belli D'Italia

Mariella Biollino – Associazione Turistica Pro Loco Candelo vince il Premio Speciale Reda 1865 +Bellezza in VallePer la rilevanza e l’unicità dell’opera cost...

06/10/2025

🎥 Dietro le quinte del Premio +Bellezza in Valle

Ogni evento perfetto nasce da un grande lavoro di squadra.
Nel backstage del Premio +Bellezza in Valle, la regia e l’audio si fondono per dare vita a un’esperienza impeccabile (speriamo!).

🎛️ Nicolò Caneparo – Nickland Media
Gestione contributi e messa in onda con l’ATEM Television Studio HD di Blackmagic Design.

🎚️ Luca Beltramo – Fonico dell’evento
Controllo dei microfoni e bilanciamento del suono per garantire un’audio cristallino con un Allen Heath Zed 24.

Anche questo è un lato della bellezza: quello fatto di tecnica, precisione e passione.
Perché ciò che accade dietro le quinte è parte essenziale di ciò che arriva al pubblico.

15/09/2025

A new challenge by Nickland Media: the Commemorative Plaque for Ivano Mazzali

Nicolò Caneparo had the honor of overseeing the entire creative and production process for the new commemorative plaque dedicated to Ivano Mazzali, the historic president of APD US GAGLIANICO 1946, recently unveiled at the municipal sports facility in Gaglianico.

Commissioned by the Municipality of Gaglianico — represented by Mayor Paolo Maggia and Head of the Technical Office Rosa Pandolfi — Nickland Media managed every stage, from the initial concept to the final installation.

The goal was clear: to create a piece that would be visually appealing, simple and immediate in its message, while also ensuring safety and durability given the frequent presence of families and children in the area.

After an in-depth research and development phase, three design proposals were created and presented to the Council through detailed 3D renderings, enabling them to select the most suitable option. Once the final design was approved, we coordinated the choice of materials and graphics, refined every technical and aesthetic detail, and managed the involvement of partner companies for the physical construction of the piece.

Thanks to the collaboration with myPhotomania (Stefano Rinolfi) for the DiBond panel printing, with a blacksmith from Gattinara for the corten steel plate, and with Andreotti Flavio Escavazioni for the reinforced concrete base, the project successfully evolved from concept to concrete monument.

The result is a tangible and lasting tribute to the gratitude and affection of the entire community toward Ivano Mazzali, and also stands as a meaningful example of synergy between creative design and technical ex*****on.

Luca Mazzali Giuseppe Bifernino

23/07/2025

🎉 A major milestone for Nickland Media:
15 editions covered with tailor-made photo and video reportages for a wide range of clients. From concept to ex*****on, we’ve been capturing stories, textures, fabrics, and atmospheres with the same passion — edition after edition, at Milano Unica (milanounica_mu).

🎬 [VIDEO] • Drago Lanificio in Biella (Drago Spa) ⤵️
The result of months of dedicated work — a deep exploration of the essential elements that define taste and elegance, through both form and raw fibres. A sequence of powerful sensations: the kind you experience when wearing a garment where every detail, every texture, every line contributes to a quiet yet unmistakable sense of distinction.
Milano Unica MU41 marked a moment of culmination — the expression of a vision brought to life — but also the starting point of a new journey: the unveiling of the Fall/Winter 2026/27 collection by Drago Lanificio in Biella.

» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRHUWXa0DiU

The result of months of dedicated work — a deep exploration of the essential elements that define taste and elegance, through both form and raw fibres.A sequ...

11/06/2025

Last Friday, we had the honor and pleasure of presenting the return of great music — and jazz in particular — to the stage of the Auditorium Comunale in Gaglianico, Italy.

"Cheek to Cheek" is a timeless song written by Irving Berlin in 1935 for the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers film Top Hat. In the movie, Astaire sings it to Rogers while they dance together — an iconic moment in cinema history.
The song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1936 (though the Oscar went to Lullaby of Broadway that year), and it topped the Your Hit Parade chart for five consecutive weeks, earning the title of the number one song of 1935.
Fred Astaire’s 1935 recording of the song with the Leo Reisman Orchestra was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2000. In 2004, it was ranked number 15 on the AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs list of the greatest movie songs of all time.
The famous dance scene from Top Hat has made appearances in other films as well, including the Oscar-winning The English Patient (1995) and The Green Mile (1999). The song also features in The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) and the animated movie The Boss Baby (2017).

» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z24kDeunUL8

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Davide Calvi, piano
Giorgio Allara, double bass
Luca Roffino, drums

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Camera/Edit by Nicolò Caneparo
Production by Nickland Media

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"Cheek to Cheek" is a timeless song written by Irving Berlin in 1935 for the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers film Top Hat. In the movie, Astaire sings it to R...

09/06/2025

Last Friday, we had the honor and pleasure of presenting the return of great music — and jazz in particular — to the stage of the Auditorium Comunale in Gaglianico, Italy.

Here is the jazz-infused version of the iconic Brazilian classic "Tico-Tico no Fubá" by Zequinha de Abreu, performed by the Calvi–Allara–Roffino trio.

Tico-Tico no Fubá," also known simply as "Tico Tico," is a true classic of South American music. Written by Zequinha de Abreu in 1917 and first recorded in 1931, it gained wide popularity in various forms, especially as a soundtrack piece in 1940s cinema.

Audio and video were captured using a smartphone, so the sound source is purely ambient.

» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HNJeFc4SMc

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Davide Calvi, piano
Giorgio Allara, double bass
Luca Roffino, drums

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Camera/Edit by Nicolò Caneparo
Production by Nickland Media

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Tico-Tico no Fubá," also known simply as "Tico Tico," is a true classic of South American music. Written by Zequinha de Abreu in 1917 and first recorded in 1...

30/05/2025

🎥 IWTO 94th Congress — A behind-the-scenes perspective: Simply US!
📍 Lille, France – 19–23 May 2025 (Palais de la Bourse - CCI)

As the technical lead for the audiovisual setup at the 94th Congress of the IWTO (International Wool Textile Organisation), Nickland Media had the opportunity to work alongside a skilled and dedicated team, ensuring every presentation, panel, and moment on stage was delivered with precision, clarity, and emotion.
From intercom coordination and live cue management, to LED wall integration, multi-source video switching, and fine-tuning of the overall sound design — each aspect required full control, adaptability, and focus.
But beyond the technology, what I take with me are the people: the quiet synergy between technicians, the backstage glances, the headset calls «ça marche!» that meant «we're rolling».
Seeing such young professionals in action was both wonderful and inspiring. Their preparation was exceptional, their dedication driven above all by passion and a genuine desire to excel. Always ready with a smile and the perfect attitude for every situation—they truly brought that extra something that makes great work possible.
Thanks then to ATD-Live and Leop Rgt, Jade Volle, Mathéo Leclercq, Thomas Larive, Barbara Leclercq, Simon James.
A special thanks to my adventure companion Ben Roberts, with whom I’ve shared — for years now — more than just PowerPoint slides and PDFs.
Together we've faced pressure and laughter, setbacks and solutions, long waits and well-earned beers. Grateful to have had you by my side once again.

📸 Credits to: Lloyd Almond/IWTO, Nicolò Caneparo/Nickland Media

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