News Archive for December 2025

Production Futures ON TOUR Returns to AO Arena in Manchester

19/12/2025 - Event News

UK – Production Futures has announced that its Manchester 2026 ON TOUR event will take place for a third successive year at the city’s AO Arena. The event takes place on Monday 20th April at the cutting-edge venue, one of the largest of its kind in the UK.

Robe Launches New Products at LDI

19/12/2025 - Equipment News

USA – Robe lighting added to the energy and excitement of the 2025 LDI expo in Las Vegas last week by launching five exciting new products in its versatile T-Series, the T10 Profile – available with rapid-change objective system for PC and Fresnel options, together with the T3 PC and T3 Fresnel – the latter being added to the just-launched T3 Profile.

Absen Delivers Show-Stopping Visuals at Germany’s 1Live Krone

19/12/2025 - Production News

Germany – Through its collaboration with Gahrens & Battermann, Absen provided exceptional performance, vivid colour reproduction and broadcast-quality clarity at Germany’s premier music awards ceremony, establishing a benchmark for live entertainment technology.

Clair Global comms makes the mission possible for Blink 182 Tour

19/12/2025 - Production News

USA – Blink 182's Missionary Impossible tour played across North America this year, with a bespoke comms package from Clair Global.

Over 300 Chauvet Professional Fixtures Help Tom Kenny and the “A Team” Light Latin Grammy Awards

19/12/2025 - Production News

USA – Accepting the 2025 Latin Grammy Award for “Best Traditional Tropical Music Album” for her hit “Raíces,” the legendary Gloria Estefan thanked her husband and collaborator Emilio Estefan, by saying that their 50 years of making music together still felt “like the first day.”

Unusual Expertise for a Paranormal Build

19/12/2025 - Production News

UK – Unusual Rigging is proud to support Illusion Design & Construct and production manager Juli Fraire in delivering the highly ambitious two-storey house set for the stage adaptation of Paranormal Activity, which opened on 5th December at The Ambassadors Theatre in London’s West End

Islington Assembly Hall Welcomes Allen & Heath dLive Duo

19/12/2025 - Project News

UK – One of north London’s most popular music venues, Islington Assembly Hall has played host to an eclectic mix of artists since it re-opened its doors in 2010, including Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Fred Again, Skepta, Ed Sheeran, Jessie Ware, Doechii and Laura Mvula to name a few. The venue, which dates back to 1930, offers a full line-up of everything from folk and blues, electronic, pop, soul, rock, metal and r&b each month.

ISE’s Connected Classroom, powered by Logitech, returns to showcase the technologies reshaping education globally and to make a genuine impact

19/12/2025 - Event News

Spain – Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) has announced that Connected Classroom, powered by Logitech, is back for its second year at ISE 2026. This engaging 120 sqm immersive showcase in Hall 2 features four interactive zones, each tailored to different educational needs.

Patch Productions invests in DiGiCo Quantum 326 and Quantum 326T to supply Cheltenham Jazz Festival and a busy theatrical touring schedule

19/12/2025 - Production News

UK – Patch Productions director, Toby Chevis, is a man on a mission to deliver the very finest outdoor events and theatrical sound possible. He started his rental company journey early in life, building a freelance career from the age of just 14. His first DiGiCo console was the SD8, which enabled him to supply the Cheltenham Jazz festival. He now supplies every Cheltenham Festival and, with his latest purchase of a pair of brand-new Quantum 326s, one with the T software installed, he is supplying an increasing number of theatrical and touring shows too.

Linkin Park is ready for anything with DirectOut Prodigy Series

19/12/2025 - Production News

Worldwide – DirectOut manufactures high-end, flexible audio solutions and when Ricki Cook was employed as the systems architect for Linkin Park, he turned to the DirectOut Prodigy and Exbox Series to ensure his audio set-up was compatible with any system, anywhere in the world. Whether the show is a fly-in gig in South America, a US TV show, or performing in a European stadium, the band’s audio system is ready for anything and fully redundant thanks to DirectOut’s solutions.

Follow-Me: The right tool for Het Geluk van Limburg theatrical spectacle

19/12/2025 - Production News

The Netherlands – For the large-scale theatrical production Het Geluk van Limburg, lighting designer Uri Rapaport created a lighting design that is both technically sophisticated and emotionally resonant. Staged in and around the former coal mines, the production tells the story of generations of Limburgers who earned their living underground, sharing hardship, hope and community.

ISE 2026: Yamaha Demonstrates How to Unlock the Full Potential of Sound

18/12/2025 - Event News

Spain – ISE 2026 will see Yamaha highlighting its position as one of the live and installed sound markets’ most innovative brands, showcasing many new and updated products, as well as solutions which help to unlock all the potential of sound.

Marek Papke and Gerdon Design Make Magic at Nature One with Chauvet Professional

18/12/2025 - Production News

Germany – It is easy to feel the relentless pull of history when walking through the sprawling, evocative (some might say “haunting”) grounds of Nature One. Reminders of the site’s previous life as a US nuclear base are hard to miss here, including the tactical missile bunkers that fans pass through during the four-day electronic music festival, one of the largest in Europe.

Alcons Audio Introduces the GR20 High-Performance Point-Source System

18/12/2025 - Equipment News

The GR20 is the first system in the new G-series group of Alcons generic point-source solutions. This compact, high-output two-way loudspeaker is engineered for both portable use and permanent installations, delivering Alcons’ renowned natural, dynamic and ultra-low-distortion sound quality from an exceptionally small footprint.

DAS Audio Powers Experiential Sound at Titan Builders’ Grand Opening

18/12/2025 - Project News

USA – In a high-octane fusion of construction, community and cause, Titan Builders celebrated the grand opening of its new Fort Lauderdale headquarters with a one-of-a-kind event complete with racing simulators, immersive audio and a deep commitment to veterans and first responders. Behind the scenes: the support of DAS Audio, whose donated audio systems helped transform the industrial space into an experiential social and sensory event.

DiGiCo Quantum 338s Escape to Europe with OneRepublic

18/12/2025 - Production News

Europe – Formed in 2002, OneRepublic have enjoyed huge international success, with over 18 billion streams on Spotify alone. Their current tour, Escape to Europe, continues until the end of the year before escaping into the rest of the world in 2026. Accompanying the band are Justin Ripley at the front of house position and Chris Marinaccio at the monitor position. Both engineers are using Quantum 338s, supplied by Spectrum Sound in Nashville.

EM Acoustics brings vision for enhanced audio in worship to life at Eaglemont Church

18/12/2025 - Project News

Canada – When Eaglemont Christian Church in Beaumont, Alberta, recently embarked on an ambitious expansion project, audio quality was high on the list of priorities. With a growing congregation and a vision to create a purpose-built sanctuary, the church leadership understood that clear, natural sound would be essential for both worship and spoken word. The project brought together several key players, including Comtec Associates Ltd. as the consultant, dbi Systems Integration as the AV integrator and Contact Distribution as the supplier. Central to the audio solution was British manufacturer EM Acoustics, whose loudspeakers were chosen for their clarity of voicing, consistency, and compact design.

ADI Brings the Festive Spirit to Silverstone as ‘Lap of Lights’ Returns

18/12/2025 - Production News

UK – As we race towards Christmas, creative production and live event specialist, ADI, has delivered a full-throttle, festive makeover at Silverstone Circuit, featuring giant candy canes, dancing elves and one of the world’s longest light shows!

Braxtin Pieper Colourises Shane Smith and the Saints Ugly Christmas Sweater Tour with Chauvet Professional

17/12/2025 - Production News

USA – Ugly Christmas sweaters aren’t necessarily known for their beautifully balanced hues, but such colour mixing miscues don’t have to carry over to a tour celebrating this beloved (but definitely funky-looking) holiday fashion tradition. Just ask Braxtin Pieper!

SMODE powers ambitious visuals at La Femme’s iconic arena show

17/12/2025 - Production News

France – Real-time compositing and media server platform, SMODE, played a central role in delivering the striking visual universe for French rock band La Femme’s very first concert in France’s largest indoor venue: the Accor Arena in Paris. After starting in small Parisian clubs and performing at venues around the world, the band recently conquered one of the biggest stages in France to present its latest album and celebrate more than ten years of career with their fans.

Darmstadt State Theater: Fully IP-Based Audio Infrastructure for Small Stage, Main Stage and Recording Studio

17/12/2025 - Project News

Germany – As part of an extensive modernisation, Darmstadt State Theater has upgraded its audio infrastructure with a fully IP-based solution from Lawo to meet current and future demands for advanced sound reinforcement and recording purposes.

GLP MAD MAXX add extra attitude to Ice Cube’s 4 Decades

17/12/2025 - Production News

Germany – One of the production features of Ice Cube’s recent Truth to Power: 4 Decades of Attitude tour was the appearance of eight GLP MAD MAXX LED fat beams hung above the stage of each of the 22 arenas visited. Although these giant pieces of real estate weigh over 200kg – and were designed to emulate the classic 7kW xenon searchlights of old – they were purpose engineered to be flown. And this was one of the biggest deployments so far for the relatively new fixture.

Production Futures ON TOUR returns to London’s Roundhouse

17/12/2025 - Event News

UK – Production Futures has announced that its first ON TOUR event of 2026 will see a return to the Roundhouse in central London on Monday 9 March. The free of charge event will promote employability, transferable skills, diversity, free training and networking and will present paid work opportunities to newcomers across the live event and broadcast production industry.

Clear-Com’s Arcadia Central Station Links Toledo Walleye and Mud Hens Venues with Cutting Edge Intercom Network

17/12/2025 - Project News

USA – When both the Toledo Walleye and Toledo Mud Hens play at home on the same night, communication between their respective production teams is essential. To streamline co-ordination and provide reliable, real-time intercom between the two venues, Clear-Com , in partnership with CTI (Conference Technologies, Inc.), has delivered a powerful new intercom solution in Toledo, Ohio, connecting Huntington Center (home of the Walleye) and Fifth Third Field (home of the Mud Hens).

White Light Supplies the Paw-fect Rig for Paddington

17/12/2025 - Production News

UK – London’s West End welcomes Paddington The Musical to the Savoy Theatre, a spectacular new production that brings Michael Bond’s iconic bear to life in a heartwarming celebration of family, adventure and marmalade! Produced by Sonia Friedman and directed by Luke Sheppard, the show features lighting design by multi-award-winning Neil Austin, who turned to White Light (WL) to supply the lighting rig and help translate Paddington’s charm into a theatrical experience like no other.

HK Audio brings powerful sound and support to the Heart & Heavy Charity Concert

17/12/2025 - Production News

Germany – The annual Heart & Heavy concert once again filled the Lebach Stadthalle with music, community spirit and extraordinary generosity, raising vital funds for children and families living with severe illnesses. As the flagship event within the wider Rock Meets Benefiz initiative, the concert has grown from a small grassroots idea into a major charitable tradition and HK Audio has proudly supported it since the very beginning.

Genelec Smart IP Brings Holiday Magic to Life in Lapland’s Santa Village, Finland

17/12/2025 - Project News

Finland – Nestled in Finland’s northernmost region, Lapland has become the cultural capital of all things Christmas. Located 180 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle near the Levi ski resort lies the Tonttula Elves Village, where the magic of the festive season is brought to life. At the heart of the village, guests are welcomed into an immersive tour of Santa’s home and workshop – found within Santa’s Visitor Centre – where a Genelec Smart IP sound system surrounds guests with the yuletide spirit of the North Pole.

LDR ASTRO 250 followspot range goes MK2

16/12/2025 - Equipment News

The ASTRO range of LED followspots has been an immediate success ever since the first two 200W models launched back in 2014. Their popularity, together with a demand for more power and longer-throw performance, pushed us to develop and launch the 250 range in 2017, followed by the 250HP and 600 range in 2020.

Robe Blinds Friedrichstadt-Palast with Delight

16/12/2025 - Production News

Germany – One of Berlin’s most iconic venues, the Friedrichstadt-Palast, AKA Palast Berlin, a revue theatre in the city’s Mitte district, has made a substantial investment in Robe moving lights to help facilitate its newly launched Grand Show production, Blinded by Delight, created by Oliver Hoppmann, complete with a vibrant new lighting design by Chris Moylan of Sunrise Studios.

Ayrton fixtures take Wing over the Rainbow at Japan’s LuckyFes ‘25

16/12/2025 - Production News

Japan – The fourth edition of Japan’s LuckyFes ’25 took place over the holiday weekend (9-11 August 2025) at Hitachinaka City’s Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki. Hosted by Ibaraki Broadcasting Corporation, LuckyFM and BARKS, LuckyFes ’25 is Asia’s largest theme park-style festival, presenting itself as ‘A Celebration of Music, Food and Art’.

From intimate clubs to Wembley glory with Sam Ryder and Sennheiser Spectera

16/12/2025 - Production News

UK – When British singer-songwriter Sam Ryder embarked on his Road to Wembley tour in October 2025, the journey took him from the intimate corners of small clubs to the iconic expanse of Wembley Arena: a lifelong dream fulfilled. For monitor engineer Jamie Hickey, the tour presented a unique opportunity to test Sennheiser’s Spectera wideband wireless ecosystem in the most demanding and diverse environments imaginable. The result? A resounding validation of the system’s versatility, reliability and sonic excellence across every venue on the tour.

ALPD Awards Three New Fellowships

16/12/2025 - Event News

UK - At the Annual Lighting Lunch held on Monday 15 December, the Association for Lighting Production and Design (The ALPD) awarded three new fellowships to Gerry Amies, Michael Hulls and Sarah Rushton-Read.

Follow-Me provides performer tracking for Alanis Morissette's Las Vegas residency

15/12/2025 - Production News

USA – Follow-Me, a leader in performer tracking technology, has announced that its Follow-Me 3D system successfully supported Alanis Morissette’s Las Vegas residency at Caesar's Palace, delivering sophisticated lighting and performer tracking solutions for landmark performances celebrating the 30th anniversary of Jagged Little Pill.

PRG Makes Substantial Investment in ROE Vanish St V4ST: Ready for Market Early 2026

15/12/2025 - Production News

Worldwide – Production Resource Group (PRG), the world’s leading provider of entertainment and live event technology solutions, has announced the expansion of its global LED inventory with the addition of ROE Visual’s Vanish V4ST panels, set to be available across all PRG markets beginning February 2026.

Elation KL Core the Flexible Color Solution for TMS at Omaha’s Holland Performing Arts Center

15/12/2025 - Project News

USA – Theatrical Media Services (TMS) recently completed a major lighting retrofit at the Peter Kiewit Concert Hall in Omaha’s Holland Performing Arts Center, selecting Elation’s KL Core IP LED light engine as the backbone of the venue’s new front and side lighting systems.

Claypaky Skylos Highlight Unique Hanging Obelisk in the Opening Ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum

15/12/2025 - Production News

Egypt – When the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) held its opening ceremony on 1 November, lighting designer Roland Greil together with technical vendor and producer Hilights chose Claypaky Skylos fixtures to draw all eyes to the majesty of the Hanging Obelisk, the country’s first elevated obelisk. Placed in a 30,000-metre piazza in front of GEM’s pyramid-shaped main entrance, the obelisk is the first artefact to welcome visitors to explore the wonders of the ancient world.

DAS Audio Brings Sound with Soul to Sal Maglie Baseball Stadium

12/12/2025 - Project News

USA – At the heart of Niagara Falls’ North End, a familiar voice has returned to the air. Sal Maglie Baseball Stadium, a historic gathering place for local fans and families, has come back to life with a new DAS Audio sound system. All designed to honour the stadium’s legacy while reimagining its potential for the next generation.

Steve Lieberman Accents Neon Garden Stage at Electric Daisy Carnival Orlando with Chauvet Professional

12/12/2025 - Production News

USA – Acclaimed designer Steve Lieberman doesn’t mince words when talking about his approach to lighting the popular Neon Garden stage at the 2025 Electric Daisy Carnival Orlando in November. “When you spend this much time detailing geometry and defining the personality of a stage, it’s critical to highlight the shape,” he said of his 45-foot-wide stage.

Maxin10sity delivers world-first volumetric projection experience at Schlosslichtspiele Karlsruhe

12/12/2025 - Production News

Hungary – Maxin10sity wowed festival-goers at Schlosslichtspiele Karlsruhe 2025, the 11th edition of the internationally renowned German light festival, with a never-before-seen volumetrically projected show that ‘drew’ with light in air, enabling attendees to literally be immersed in the projected image, rather than simply being passive observers.

Britannia Row meets showbiz for Jade's first solo tour 

12/12/2025 - Production News

UK – Britannia Row has supplied a compact control package to 'Angel of my Dreams' singer and Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall on her first UK solo headline tour.

ETC Appoints VCI as Distributor for Automated Lighting and Hog Consoles in Spain

12/12/2025 - Business News

Spain – ETC has announced a strengthened distribution structure in Spain with the appointment of VCI (Video Cine Import SA) as the exclusive distributor for ETC’s automated lighting fixtures and Hog lighting control systems.

New World Symphony Reprises its DiGiCo Refrain with Quantum225 Pulse

12/12/2025 - Project News

USA – New World Symphony (NWS), one of the world’s leading orchestral institutions for training musicians in preparation for professional careers in classical music, has been known as the home of the best since it was established in 1987. Co-founded by conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and Lin and Ted Arison as a training orchestra for young musicians and a bridge between school and professional orchestras, NWS moved into its current Frank Gehry-designed New World Center campus in Miami Beach in 2011. That was the same year the symphony acquired its first DiGiCo console, a D1 Live.

DirectOut appoints DWR Distribution as South African Partner

12/12/2025 - Business News

South Africa – DirectOut Technologies, based in Mittweida, Germany, is a leading developer of professional audio connectivity, networking and bridging solutions for broadcast, studio, live and installed sound applications. The company has announced that DWR Distribution is its new partner in South Africa.

UltraLEDs Launches Precision LED Tape for Professional Film and TV Environments

12/12/2025 - Equipment News

Lighting specialist UltraLEDs has launched Precision LED Tape, a high-CRI lighting solution designed specifically for professional film, TV and studio use.

ADI Unveils State-of-the-Art Screens at London’s Iconic Savoy Theatre

11/12/2025 - Project News

With all eyes on The Savoy Theatre, digital venue transformation specialists, ADI, gave the historic building a total LED makeover.

Macula Debuts at LDI and Wins Big in Vegas

11/12/2025 - Event News

USA – The Macula remote followspot system made a standout debut at the LDI trade show in Las Vegas, earning the Best Debuting Product – Lighting Control award. The honour was presented on 9 December at the Las Vegas Convention Center and accepted by Macula CEO Morten Bremer.

Det Norske Teatret Tops Up with Robe ESPRITES

11/12/2025 - Project News

Norway – Det Norske Teatret, one of Oslo’s liveliest and most influential theatres, has topped up the quantities of Robe ESPRITE moving lights for its 250-capacity flexible Scene 2 performance space, with the purchase of 11 ESPRITE Profiles, which join the 15 ESPRITE PCs acquired in 2022.

Allen Branton, Bianca Moncada Give Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Awards New Looks with Chauvet Professional

11/12/2025 - Production News

USA – Rock Never Dies … apparently it also never really ages! The 40th edition of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Awards ceremony reminded millions of television viewers of that, not only in terms of its electrifying music, celebrating rule-breakers like inductees Cyndi Lauper and Outkast, but also with its bold new, more immersive production.

Adlib Provides an Integrated Production for the Pitbull Party

11/12/2025 - Production News

Europe – As part of his globe-spanning Party After Dark Tour, Pitbull brought his high-energy live show to arenas across the UK and Europe. Known for tightly choreographed performances, big production and an extensive band and brass section, Adlib provided a comprehensive technical solution that could deliver a big impact with precision and consistency across multiple large venues for the UK and European leg of the tour.

Richard Baldinger joins AV Stumpfl as managing director, USA

11/12/2025 - People News

USA – AV Stumpfl has announced the addition of Richard Baldinger as managing director of its US subsidiary with offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Santa Monica, California.

COSMO unlocks new depth for Kobranocka’s 40th Anniversary Concert in Toruń

11/12/2025 - Production News

Poland – As one of Poland’s most acoustically challenging venues, CKK Jordanki in Toruń hosted Kobranocka’s 40th anniversary concert. For this memorable performance, Michał Ciechanowicz's rental company, working with distributor Lauda, deployed a COSMO line-array system that delivered the power, control and consistency the show needed.

HD Pro Audio Supplies Premium Yamaha PM3 Rivage Consoles for Jools Holland Autumn/Winter Tour

11/12/2025 - Production News

UK – HD Pro Audio has recently delivered two Yamaha PM3 Rivage mixing consoles to Midland Sound and Lighting, in support of the Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra Autumn/Winter tour featuring Imelda May.

Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ Amsterdam chooses ETC Halcyon Silent fixtures for Auditorium Upgrade

11/12/2025 - Project News

The Netherlands – The renowned Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ concert venue in Amsterdam has selected ETC Halcyon Silent fixtures as part of a major lighting upgrade in its main hall, a project carried out with the support of ETC dealer Ampco Flashlight.

2,000 Elation KL Fresnels Available at COrental in Germany

10/12/2025 - Production News

Germany – German dry-hire specialists COrental has further expanded its inventory of Elation KL FresnelLED luminaires and now has an impressive 2,000 KL Series units in its rental fleet in Hilden near Düsseldorf. The milestone was recently celebrated at LEAT con 25 together with Elation and Elation distributor, LMP Lichttechnik.

Unlimited Productions Teams Up with JS Productions and Chauvet Professional at Elements Festival

10/12/2025 - Production News

USA –  “I wish I was an octopus, so I could hug ten people at a time,” Drew Barrymore once declared. The Golden Globe Award winning actress isn’t alone. Remember Ringo Star and the Beatles singing “I’d like to be under the sea in an octopuses’ garden?” 

Winner of ABTT Stephen Joseph Award for 2025 announced

10/12/2025 - Event News

UK - Created in 2021, the ABTT Stephen Joseph Award recognises innovative and inclusive theatre excellence as well as the relationship built between performer and audience member. Commemorating the life and work of leading British theatre pioneer and founding ABTT member Stephen Joseph, the Award celebrates the many ways contemporary theatre-makers continue to break new ground in engaging their audiences.

Christie laser projectors deliver ‘Enchanted Christmas’ experience

10/12/2025 - Production News

UK – Christie projectors are helping to power an immersive, interactive holiday experience at Planet Ice Bristol. At “Enchanted Christmas,” Christie partner Attraktion! installed ten Captiva DWU500S 1DLP ultra short throw projectors to power vibrant, interactive content across the exhibit, mapping onto floors, ceilings and scenic elements to immerse visitors in the spirit of the season.

GLP Creos E-Frost filter now shipping

10/12/2025 - Equipment News

Following successful previews at several major trade shows, GLP has announced the official sales launch of the new E-Frost filter for the GLP Creos at LDI in Las Vegas. The innovative filter is now available through GLP’s global distribution network. Based on modern Smart Glass technology and engineered specifically for the Creos, the E-Frost allows designers to manipulate the beam angle and the perceived appearance of the front lens in backlight situations via independently controllable frost segments, unlocking creative possibilities that conventional frost filters cannot achieve.

Brompton Technology powers South Korea’s largest virtual production facility at StudioCube Daejeon

10/12/2025 - Project News

South Korea – Brompton Technology has announced the successful deployment of its Tessera LED processing platform at Studio V, the newly opened virtual production stage inside StudioCube Daejeon, South Korea's largest public broadcasting content production studio.

White Light Delivers Sustainable Lighting Upgrade at Birmingham Hippodrome’s Patrick Studio

10/12/2025 - Project News

UK – White Light (WL) has partnered with Birmingham Hippodrome, one of the UK’s leading cultural venues and a cornerstone of the city’s arts scene, by supplying a sustainable lighting package for a major upgrade to its Patrick Studio.

Eight Zones at Three Acres – Gastropub Upgrades to AtlasIED Atmosphere AZM8P

10/12/2025 - Project News

UK - Set in the rolling Pennine countryside at Roydhouse near Huddersfield, the Three Acres has been a family run inn since 1968. Having built an enviable reputation as a destination gastro-pub, the building suffered a catastrophic fire in late 2023 which saw it close for an extended period of time, during which it was completely refurbished. After overcoming this significant challenge to its existence, the pub has returned stronger than ever with a brand-new layout, much to the delight of customers new and old. As well as its excellent culinary offer, the pub also hosts weddings, private events and live entertainment.

KV2 Audio transforms EC Red Bull Salzburg’s game day experience with a cutting-edge sound system

09/12/2025 - Project News

Austria – Known as Mozart’s birthplace and as the backdrop of The Sound of Music, the Austrian city is home to EC Red Bull Salzburg: the eleven-time championship-winning ice hockey team. The professional league club plays its home games at Eisarena Salzburg (Kunsteisbahn), an indoor arena with a capacity of 3,400 spectators. After more than a decade relying on a patchwork, inconsistent sound system, the venue’s operational team turned to a new solution powered by point source experts, KV2 Audio, to finally deliver clear, intelligible game announcements.

Finnish National Theatre projection design stuns with Hippotizer

09/12/2025 - Production News

Finland – The powerful new Finnish National Theatre production Day of Remembrance (Muistopäivä) is winning over critics and audiences with cutting-edge projection design, driven by Hippotizer media servers.

Adamson Powers Historic Warsaw Theatre in Brooklyn

09/12/2025 - Project News

USA – The historic Warsaw Theatre in Brooklyn, New York, completed an upgrade to a new Adamson loudspeaker system in the summer of 2025, bringing touring-grade performance to one of the city’s most distinctive live music venues.

ABTT and BAPAM Launch Groundbreaking Guidance on Physical Health and Well-being for Backstage Theatre Workers during Panto Season

09/12/2025 - Training & Standards News

UK – The Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT) and the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) have unveiled a new guidance note at the ABTT annual Christmas Party on the 5th December, timed to coincide with panto season, an often intense and stressful period for backstage workers.

Sam Parry throws some shapes with Ayrton for Busted vs McFly Tour of UK and Ireland

09/12/2025 - Production News

UK & Ireland – Pop rock adversaries Busted and McFly showcased their playful brand of rivalry on tour this autumn with a 35-date Busted vs McFly Tour of UK and Ireland. The two bands challenged each other musically and verbally in two energy-fuelled sets before uniting for some electrifying numbers together as a finale that sent their respective fans into raptures. The show took place under an awesome kinetic display conceived and designed by production and lighting designer Sam Parry of The Owl Creative Design.

Peerless-AV Announces Kayla Whitfield as Regional Sales Manager, North

09/12/2025 - People News

UK – Global AV technology pioneer Peerless-AV has announced the appointment of Kayla Whitfield as regional sales manager, north. Kayla’s remit will cover the north of England, Scotland and Ireland, where she will leverage her strong contact base and work closely with distributor and reseller accounts to provide support and drive new opportunities for Peerless-AV products to market.

A.C. Special Projects Delivers Comprehensive Technical Upgrade for King Alfred Phoenix Theatre

09/12/2025 - Project News

UK – A.C. Special Projects (ACSP) has completed a comprehensive technical upgrade at King Alfred Phoenix Theatre, located at the King Alfred School in London. The theatre serves as a vibrant performance hub for drama, music, dance and community events. It hosts a wide range of theatre performances, educational and public productions that need reliable, adaptable and professional-level AV and lighting systems.

Optimal Audio Appoints Republik Pro Avl as New Turkish Distributor

09/12/2025 - Business News

Turkey – Optimal Audio has announced the appointment of Istanbul-based Republik Pro AVL as its new distribution partner for Turkey. Republik presented the Optimal Audio ecosystem on stand at the recent IMEEF Expo 2025 (4-7 December 2025 – Yenikapı Expo Center, Istanbul).

Stage Audio Works invests in manufacturing capabilities to drive client satisfaction

08/12/2025 - Business News

South Africa – Leading international supplier, manufacturer and distributor of complete technology solutions, Stage Audio Works (SAW), is closing its 25th anniversary year with a series of major investments in the manufacturing capabilities at its headquarters in Johannesburg.

Martin Audio’s new BlacklineQ debuts in Malta

08/12/2025 - Project News

Malta – Known for being one of Malta’s most popular nightlife hubs, the Paceville area of St. Julians comes alive after dark. And at the centre of the action for many years has been the Nordic Bar, a destination nightclub / sports bar, with a preference for exotic cocktails and superior sound.

Alcons LR15 Pro-Ribbon System Chosen For French Arena

05/12/2025 - Project News

France – Alcons Audio is making a strong impact in the French city of Orléans, where its pro-ribbon sound systems are delivering exceptional audio performance in the state-of-the-art Arena du CO’Met. As part of the venue’s facilities, Alcons Audio sound system was selected to provide high-fidelity sound reinforcement for a wide range of events.

ETC Unveils High End Systems Dataflash 5000

05/12/2025 - Equipment News

ETC announces High End Systems Dataflash 5000, a high-energy strobe fixture capable of 52,000 lumens. With both an RGB LED array and a 3200-7500 K white light centre, Dataflash 5000 offers bold colour capabilities to meet any artistic vision. An IP65 rating makes Dataflash 5000 an ideal choice for festivals and outdoor gigs.

Lightswitch and Upstaging Inspire at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park’s Enlighten with Chauvet Professional

05/12/2025 - Production News

USA – “This is not an off-the-shelf light show. This is custom curated, like nothing I’ve ever seen,” a reporter for the local public broadcasting station exclaimed after touring Enlighten at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in western Michigan. Certainly not a case of “fake news” here!

ISE 2026: Lawo to showcase scalable software solutions and IP based infrastructure

05/12/2025 - Event News

Spain – Integrated Systems Europe (3-6 February, 2026) in Barcelona has become the global benchmark for professional AV innovation, and Lawo is using this stage to demonstrate how IP-based technologies are transforming production environments across live events, theatres, opera and stadiums. At booth 5H700, the German manufacturer will showcase its scalable mc² mixing console range with extensive integration options, alongside the HOME platform and HOME apps ecosystem delivering both audio and video processing, solutions designed to meet the Pro-AV industry’s growing demand for flexibility, scalability and software-defined workflows.

PRG supplies full production package as the bands go head-to-head in Busted vs McFly

05/12/2025 - Production News

UK – Celebrating McFly’s 21st anniversary and Busted’s recent chart-topping album, Greatest Hits 2.0, the warring 2000s’ bands took their explosive Busted vs McFly tour of UK and Ireland on the road for 35 dates this year. The stage was set for a good natured but highly competitive showdown as the bands battled for their fans’ adulation on stage, following an audacious challenge by Busted during McFly’s 2024 birthday show.

Elation Unleashes Rebel Wash: Power and Colour with Attitude

05/12/2025 - Equipment News

Elation proudly expands its bold new breed of intelligent lighting with the launch of the Rebel Wash 4 and Rebel Wash 12, two high-powered wash moving head luminaires in the growing Rebel Series. After inviting lighting professionals to break the rules with the Rebel Profile, Elation now brings that same rebellious spirit to wash lighting, offering powerful colour, precision and creativity without stretching the budget.

Modulo Pi Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary at Atelier des Lumières

05/12/2025 - Event News