News Archive for June 2026
Andolite International Embraces New Technology for Fastest Industry Turnaround
30/06/2026 - Business News
UK – With over 30 years of experience designing and manufacturing bespoke precision stage engineering hardware, Andolite International has recently come under new management, modernising and optimising the production process while committing to the same standards of quality that long-time customers expect.
WSDG designs SongBoy Studios for Brooklyn-based producer Rich Tuorto
30/06/2026 - Project News
USA – WSDG has completed the acoustic and technical design of SongBoy Studios, a new professional recording facility built for music producer and songwriter Rich Tuorto in the Dumbo neighbourhood of Brooklyn, New York.
KV2 Audio brings visitors behind the scenes for the grand opening of in-house demo room
30/06/2026 - Business News
Czech Republic – KV2 Audio recently welcomed visitors to a technical tour of its Milevsko factory to celebrate the grand opening of its new in-house demo room.
Tube strike couldn’t keep them away: ABTT Theatre Show 2026 posts record attendance as UK technical theatre shows up in greater numbers than ever
30/06/2026 - Event News
UK – The ABTT Theatre Show, the UK’s only exhibition dedicated exclusively to technical theatre and live performance, closed its 2026 edition at Alexandra Palace with its strongest attendance on record, growing despite a London Underground strike that fell across the second day.
Astera Launches the QuikBeam Eight-Unit QuikCase Kit: Eight QuikBeams, PowerFlow Daisy-Chaining, Zero Downtime
30/06/2026 - Equipment News
Wireless LED lighting manufacturer Astera’s QuikBeam – launched in February at the ISE expo – has created a new category of uplight that is ideal for both events and film applications, thanks to its extremely compact size and light weight.
ETC Appoints New VP of European Operations
30/06/2026 - People News
Europe - ETC has announced that Darren Beckley has assumed the role of vice president of European operations, effective immediately. This new role supports ETC’s plans for more localised decision making and reinforces the company’s commitment to empowering regional teams to better serve customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai upgrades its resident audio system to meet world-class touring standards with DirectOut PRODIGY.MP
30/06/2026 - Project News
UAE – Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, one of the most iconic live entertainment venues in the Middle East, has recently undertaken a significant upgrade of its resident audio infrastructure. The arena is the first multi-purpose, fully air-conditioned indoor arena in the Middle East operating all year round.
Martin and Elation in for Long Term at College
30/06/2026 - Project News
UK – Named by The Sunday Times ‘Parent Power Schools Guide’ as United Kingdom School of the Decade, Brighton College is without doubt one of the country’s finest education institutions. The multi-award-winning school sets a benchmark of academic excellence as well as providing its students with a host of opportunities to develop their own distinct individual talents. Beyond the classroom, the performing arts play a major role at the College, with students benefitting from excellent facilities, including the stunning new Richard Cairns building which houses the 400-seat Cairns Theatre, as well as other spaces dedicated to drama, music and dance.
ISCVE Announces Dates for ISCVEx 2027
30/06/2026 - Event News
UK – The Institute of Sound, Communications and Visual Engineers (ISCVE) has announced that ISCVEx 2027 will take place on 16-17 March 2027 at Coombe Abbey Hotel, Warwickshire.
HK Audio supports world-class DJs at ZAW
29/06/2026 - Production News
France – HK Audio’s LINEAR 5 MK2 system has delighted crowds and DJs alike at a pair of electronic music events in Nantes. The system was called in to support two recent performances at ZAW which saw sets from a world-class line-up of DJs, including DJ Fly, Beat Torrent, Freddy Jay and J.Moses.
Brompton Technology at the heart of American Psycho musical at London’s Almeida Theatre
29/06/2026 - Production News
UK – Brompton Technology’s Tessera LED processors are at the heart of the critically acclaimed revival of the American Psycho musical, which ran at London’s Almeida Theatre from January to March this year. Directed by Rupert Goold and based on Bret Easton Ellis’s 1991 cult novel, the production – which originally premiered at the Almeida in 2013 before a Broadway run in 2016 – brings razor-sharp satire and high-energy 80s pop aesthetics to life through an LED floor that is central to the show’s visual storytelling.
Aurras Group commits to Ayrton in South Africa
29/06/2026 - Production News
South Africa – South African technical production supplier, Aurras Group, has expanded its inventory of Ayrton fixtures, adding Stradale Profiles and increasing its consignment of Nando 502 Wash fixtures to accompany its existing stock of Rivale Profiles. Aurras Group now has the largest rental inventory of Ayrton fixtures in South Africa.
Robe Goes Green in Oss
29/06/2026 - Project News
The Netherlands – Groene Engel (Green Angel in Dutch) is a lively cultural hub located in the city of Oss in the south of the Netherlands, which stages music concerts, films, theatre productions, comedy, dance events, educational debates, pop quizzes and a plethora of visual arts events.
National Theatre Bucharest Upgrades with Claypaky Arolla Profile MPs
29/06/2026 - Project News
Romania – The National Theatre Bucharest has installed 32 Claypaky Arolla Profile MP fixtures from the city’s Marbo Trade, Claypaky’s exclusive distributor in Romania. The investment upgrades two venues inside the venue replacing ageing conventional fixtures with state-of-the-art LED lighting technology.
DiGiCo Quantum Consoles Are Always Enough for Turnstile’s Live Sound Engineers
29/06/2026 - Production News
USA – Although Baltimore-based Turnstile officially got off the ground in 2010, the hardcore punk band’s trajectory over the past five years has been nothing short of meteoric, globally igniting with 2021’s genre-bending Glow On record, which earned them three Grammy nominations. Four years later, Turnstile released their fourth album, Never Enough, which garnered the band Grammy nominations in an unprecedented three categories: rock, alternative and metal, and sent them home with awards for both Best Metal Performance (“Birds”) and Best Rock Album in February.
ffp relies on Look Solutions USA for North American atmospheric effects
26/06/2026 - Production News
USA – ffp is a boundary pushing pyrotechnic and special effects design company. With offices in Los Angeles, Berlin and London the team has over 20 years of experience with the world’s most discerning clients. The company’s roots go back more than 30 years in Germany and ffp has built its reputation on high-end special effects. Since establishing its US operations in 2014, the team expanded its existing great relationship with the Look Solutions GmbH, finding that Look Solutions USA delivers exactly the fog and haze needed for a wide range of environments, The team regularly use many of Look Solutions machines, from the Tiny Fog range to the mighty Orkas. Director, Nicolai Sabottka, explains why Look Solutions is such a great fit for the company and its clients.
Brompton Technology powers one of China’s most ambitious virtual production facilities at Chengdu Film City
26/06/2026 - Project News
China – Brompton Technology’s Tessera LED processing platform sits at the heart of one of the world’s largest and most technically advanced virtual production stages, at the newly opened Chengdu Film City VP Studio (CDFC VP Studio) in Pidu District, Chengdu. The facility represents a landmark moment for virtual production infrastructure in Asia and a significant deployment for Brompton at the very highest end of the market.
Hippotizer Delivers Seamless Multi-Screen Workflow for Glory in Giza
26/06/2026 - Production News
Egypt – The ancient wonders of Egypt met modern sports entertainment in spectacular fashion when Glory in Giza transformed the Great Pyramids into the backdrop for one of the year’s most anticipated boxing events. Powered by Hippotizer media servers, the production delivered unforgettable visuals that brought a cinematic creative vision to life on a global stage.
WSDG brings world-class acoustics to Domaine de la Cavalerie’s new listening salon
25/06/2026 - Project News
France – Domaine de la Cavalerie, a discreet sanctuary dating to the 12th century, nestled within the foothills of Provence’s Luberon National Park and one of France’s most extraordinary private estates available to rent, opens the second house on its property this spring, with a dedicated listening salon designed by international acoustic and AV technology consulting firm WSDG. The new four-bedroom house, known as ‘La Bergerie’, occupies a 17th-century farmhouse which has undergone a gut renovation and whose living room doubles as a state of the art salon, delivering a professionally engineered listening environment that honours both the heritage of the 12th-century Templar commandery and the vision of its owners.
GLP X5 Dot Wash makes Broadway debut on The Rocky Horror Show
25/06/2026 - Production News
USA – When Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show opened at Studio 54 in New York this spring with a star-studded cast and award-winning crew, the production was bound for success. It has lived up to that hype, having been nominated for nine different Tony Awards in 2026, including Best Lighting Design of a Musical. The production also marked the North American theatrical debut of GLP’s X5 Dot Wash, as lighting designer Jane Cox deployed 30 units as part of a 140-fixture GLP rig.
Will Rivera Carrasquillo Adds Impact to J. Alvarez Show with Over 150 Chauvet Professional Fixtures
25/06/2026 - Production News
Ibiza – Words like “explosive,” “passionate,” and “powerful” come up often when critics write about J. Alvarez’s global Luxury tour. Featuring many of the Puerto Rican reggaeton icon’s memorable hits like Junto al Amanecer and La Pregunta, along with the expected robust singalongs, the concert serves as a living reminder why this star has been one of the prime shapers of Latin music for the past 15 years.
Australia’s HOTA Elevates Theatre Lighting with Elation Paragon and Proteus
25/06/2026 - Project News
Australia – Home of the Arts (HOTA), an acclaimed cultural destination on Australia’s scenic Gold Coast, has completed a significant upgrade of its main theatre lighting system, investing in a new generation of Elation professional lighting fixtures. Hosting a diverse collection of cultural spaces, performance venues and outdoor attractions, the new lighting has enhanced the theatre’s creative flexibility and ability to accommodate world-class touring productions.
Clear-Com FreeSpeak Cell Successfully Tested by RTL Deutschland in 5G Network at Nürburgring
25/06/2026 - Production News
Germany – Clear-Com has announced the successful deployment and testing of FreeSpeak Cell by RTL Deutschland during a live event production at Germany’s iconic Nürburgring race circuit. The test validated the system’s ability to deliver reliable, low-latency communications across both private and public 5G networks, demonstrating the potential of cellular-based intercom workflows for future broadcast operations.
MILOS MR2K Roof System Marks Major HTS Creative Investment with McFly-Led Debut at St Mary's Stadium
25/06/2026 - Production News
UK – HTS Creative has expanded its staging capabilities with the addition of a custom-configured MILOS MR2K Keder 16 x 12 metre roof system, the largest staging structure in the company’s fleet to date.
Anolis for Impressive Llewellyn Hall Auditorium Installation
24/06/2026 - Project News
Australia – Llewellyn Hall at the Australian National University in Acton, Canberra, ACT, is a heritage-listed building and hailed as one of the finest concert halls in Australia, known for its great acoustics and, more recently, a fabulous new Anolis auditorium lighting scheme, which highlights its architecture and features with understated elegance.
Austin Zangi Runs Unique Looks for Bleed From Within and Sylosis with ChamSys
24/06/2026 - Production News
USA – Publilius Syrus lived long before technology brought us the concept of “multi-tasking, but the ancient Roman philosopher pretty much nailed it when he advised “to do two thing at once is to do neither.“ Scientific research has shown that our brains simply aren’t wired to multi-task, but that doesn’t mean we can’t plough through two different things in rapid succession and ace both of them.
JBL VTX System Anchors World-Class Audio at New Zealand International Convention Centre
24/06/2026 - Project News
New Zealand – The New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) has officially opened its doors, unveiling a comprehensive Harman Professional audio solution designed to support the country’s largest and most versatile convention and events venue. Located in the heart of Auckland, NZICC is New Zealand’s only venue with official International Convention Centre status and serves as a world-class destination for conferences, exhibitions, banquets and live performances.
Indian Cinema Shines Bright with Claypaky Fixtures
24/06/2026 - Production News
India – Claypaky lighting is playing a major role in the entertainment industry in India with a host of music video and motion picture credits. Lighting designers Imran Shaikh and Naresh Bhutedia, with Light Craft & Sound Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai, deployed a wide array of Claypaky fixtures on recent projects.
Vanessa Paradis and her team put Spectera handheld to the test
24/06/2026 - Production News
France – For Vanessa Paradis’s 2026 tour, the audio team around monitor engineer Matthieu Speck have adopted Sennheiser’s Spectera wireless system, including the new SKM handheld transmitter. The tour is visiting an exciting mix of big arenas, large indoor venues and festivals, so the team was looking for a system that would be reliable, with stable RF and transparent audio; in brief: capable of building complete trust with the artist from the very first soundchecks.
Backup brings extra fun to Village Fete
24/06/2026 - Event News
UK – There are only a few weeks to go until Backup’s annual Village Fete arrives at its new home of Whilton Mill Karting Circuit in Daventry. Sponsored by 5 Star Cases, Autograph, Catalyst Finance, DBpixelhouse, d&b audiotechnik, IPS, PLASA, Nexo, The Technical Department and Unusual Rigging, it is set to be another adrenalin fuelled, fun filled industry day out.
LX1 Expands Inventory with more Martin Professional and Obsidan
24/06/2026 - Production News
UK – LX1 is an independent, British-owned production company specialising in technical and project management, creative lighting design, equipment hire and technical staffing for theatre, immersive experiences and live events. Founded and operated by industry professionals, LX1 brings together decades of experience in delivering projects across the UK and internationally and has supported productions and events in more than 30 countries, providing technical expertise and support for a diverse range of clients. LX1 has built a strong reputation for combining creative excellence with practical, reliable delivery.
Flints Announces Managing Director Retirement and Leadership Transition
24/06/2026 - People News
UK – Flints has announced that Ben Lyle is retiring from the role of managing director following more than 30 years with the business. Dave Clarke (pictured), currently operations director, will succeed him as managing director, with a six‑month crossover period in place to support a smooth and thoughtful transition.
Colorado Symphony Performs DiGiCo Reprise with Quantum852 Console
24/06/2026 - Project News
USA – Colorado Symphony has long been at the forefront of audio technology throughout the signal chain at the 2,700-seat Boettcher Concert Hall at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. An early adopter of DiGiCo’s SD7, the orchestra upgraded the console with one of the first Quantum engines to ship to the US in 2019, integrated DiGiCo’s 4REA4 processing system about 18 months ago and now has installed DiGiCo’s new flagship Quantum852 at front-of-house, alongside a Fourier Audio transform.engine set-up, both supplied by Thornton, Colorado-based Brown Note Productions.
Stars 80 Forever Tour Features Infinity Furion FX402 Bars
23/06/2026 - Production News
France – The Stars 80 Forever tour has returned with a refreshed production, combining iconic 1980s’ music with a modern lighting design by Damien Dufaitre of BlackMoon. Central to the design are 38 Infinity Furion FX402 Bars, supplied by MPM Audiolight.
Chauvet Professional Helps Stephen Douglas Connect to Fans on The Killers Latin America Tour
23/06/2026 - Production News
Dominican Republic – The set list changed from night to night. The venues varied from classic arenas to free-flowing outdoor festivals. The rig was never the same from one show to show. Such was life on the Killers’ six-nation Latin American tour, which opened at Santa Domingo’s Óvalo Feria Ganadera on 27 March.
Absen unveils upgraded global booking platform for its worldwide showroom network
23/06/2026 - Business News
Worldwide - Absen, a global leader in LED display technology has announced a full upgrade to its global showroom booking system, making it easier for customers and partners to schedule visits to the company’s growing international network of showrooms.
It’s Showtime! White Light turns on the Juice!
23/06/2026 - Production News
UK – The hit Broadway stage adaptation of Beetlejuice The Musical has finally arrived in the West End and White Light (WL) is proud to have supplied the complete lighting rig, supporting multi‑award‑winning lighting designer Kenneth Posner to bring the show’s distinctive visual world to life.
Robe Helps Shows Go On at Lviv National Opera
23/06/2026 - Project News
Ukraine – One of Ukraine’s famous opera houses, Lviv National Opera, has been investing in Robe moving lights over the last five years and now has 16 Robe Tarrantula large LED wash beams and 22 T1 Profiles, which are among 146 moving lights in total available in the house rig.
Martin Audio Wavefront Precision Powers Swedish House Mafia’s Historic Baltic Debut
23/06/2026 - Production News
Estonia – Electronic supergroup Swedish House Mafia recently made a historic debut appearance in Estonia. At the famous Tallinn Song Festival Grounds, fans enjoyed their first live experience of the legendary band anywhere in the Baltic region. The concert was powered by a Martin Audio Wavefront Precision WPL sound system, also marking the first time the flagship line array has been deployed in Estonia.
Stephen Sanchez ‘Sing Love Again’ European Tour
22/06/2026 - Production News
Europe – Stephen Sanchez’s latest tour blended nostalgic visual storytelling with immersive audience lighting, creating a live experience that balanced intimacy and scale across every performance.
Spectera Takes Center Stage at the 79th Tony Awards in Largest US Broadcast Deployment to Date
22/06/2026 - Production News
USA – On a night dedicated to celebrating the very best of live theatrical performance, Sennheiser’s Spectera bidirectional wideband ecosystem delivered a show-stopping turn of its own at the 79th Tony Awards. Deployed by Firehouse Productions for the live broadcast from Radio City Music Hall on 7 June, Spectera powered the largest US broadcast deployment in the system’s history, anchored by superstar host P!NK, helping bring Broadway’s biggest night to millions of viewers around the world.
X-Laser Drives Production Design on August Burns Red / The Amity Affliction Spring Horizons Tour
22/06/2026 - Production News
USA – The recently completed Spring Horizons Tour featuring American metalcore powerhouse August Burns Red and Australian post-hardcore band The Amity Affliction, showcased X-Laser Skywriter HPX Mercury laser fixtures as the foundation of the co-headlining production. Running from 10 April to 17 May across North America, the tour relied on X-Laser systems as a central creative element, with equipment supplied by New York-based rental company Squeek Lights.
Auditoria Delivers Audio Design for Sami Yusuf & the Fons Sophiae Collective at the FÈS Festival of World Sacred Music
22/06/2026 - Production News
Morocco – Auditoria delivered the audio design, system optimisation and live mixing for composer and maestro Sami Yusuf and the Fons Sophiae Collective during two sold-out performances at the 29th FÈS Festival of World Sacred Music in Morocco.
CGI Installs Major Audio Upgrade at Levi’s Stadium
22/06/2026 - Project News
USA – Clair Global Integration (CGI) was engaged by technical design consultants WJHW to deliver a major audio upgrade at Levi's Stadium, home to American football heroes, the San Francisco 49ers.
Optoma expands short throw projection line-up for immersive golf simulation
22/06/2026 - Equipment News
Optoma, a global leader in projection, large-format and interactive display technologies spanning digital signage, LED video walls, interactive flat panels and professional projectors for retail, education, corporate and public venues, introduces three compact short throw projectors designed to bring brighter, sharper and more flexible big-screen experiences to golf simulation spaces, home entertainment rooms and professional environments.
Neumann studio ecosystem takes centre stage at GearExpo 2026 with Sennheiser Group
19/06/2026 - Event News
UK – The Sennheiser Group will participate in GearExpo 2026, taking place on 27 June at the University of Westminster’s Harrow Campus in London, with a showcase centred on Neumann’s comprehensive portfolio of studio solutions. Designed as a complete end-to-end studio workflow, the demonstration will allow visitors to experience every stage of the production chain, from recording and audio conversion through to monitoring, mixing and immersive audio production.
ChamSys Helps Gregory ‘Gru’ Dutein Keep Pace with Ultra Vomit
19/06/2026 - Production News
France – Late in the summer of 1887, Vincent Van Gogh wrote a letter from Paris to his younger sister Wilhelmina back in Holland cautioning her against taking art too seriously. Being overly serious, the great master advised his sibling, can make art sterile. This was the sort of advice that Ultra Vomit would readily agree with.
Planar Launches the Cobra Series with EverPixel Innovation for Pixel-Perfect LED
19/06/2026 - Equipment News
Planar, a global leader in visualisation technology, has announced a breakthrough addition to the company’s portfolio of industry-leading visualisation technologies with the launch of the Planar Cobra Series, available in Europe via Leyard Europe. Powered by Planar’s proprietary EverPixel and TruMicro LED technologies and built upon a proven Planar LED platform, the new state-of-the-art series establishes a new benchmark for fine pixel pitch LED displays.
Gorillaz’ engineers choose DiGiCo workflow for band’s epic The Mountain World Tour
19/06/2026 - Production News
Worldwide – BRIT and Grammy-winning virtual band Gorillaz is part way through an epic world tour that includes not just the Gorillaz live band, but also a stellar line-up of guest performers at each show. With a DiGiCo Quantum 852 at front of house and another at the monitor position, both supplied by Entec Sound and Light, engineers Matt Butcher and Dave Guerin can cope with anything the show throws at them.
Brompton processing powers LAMDA’s professional-grade virtual production studio
18/06/2026 - Project News
UK – Brompton Technology’s Tessera LED processing platform is at the core of a state-of-the-art virtual production studio at the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA), one of the world’s most respected drama training institutions. Supplied and integrated by Universal Pixels, the installation forms part of a significant strategic investment by LAMDA in emerging screen technologies and is already reshaping how the school trains the next generation of creative professionals.
d&b solutions deploys Sennheiser Spectera for the installation of the Archbishop of Canterbury
18/06/2026 - Production News
UK – On 25 March 2026, Canterbury Cathedral hosted one of the most significant moments in the Church of England’s 1,400-year history: the installation of Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury and the first woman ever to hold the office. Seated in the Chair of St. Augustine before some 2,000 guests, among them Prince William and the Princess of Wales, alongside representatives from the Commonwealth, the United Nations and global church leaders, the ceremony demanded audio infrastructure of the highest order, especially as it was broadcast live by the BBC to an audience of millions. d&b solutions deployed Sennheiser’s Spectera wideband wireless system across the full 160-metre length of the Cathedral, with 42 beltpacks running across two base stations, ensuring clear and reliable transmission throughout.
GLP JDC Burst 1 powers the visual language of Dani Fernández’s La Insurrección tour
18/06/2026 - Production News
Spain – Isaac Bargiela, creative director, lighting designer and scenographer for the production, used GLP JDC Burst 1 fixtures as the centrepiece of a unified visual language spanning lighting, video and scenography across one of Spain’s most ambitious current touring productions.
PRG Expands North American Lighting Inventory with Substantial Investment in Additional Ayrton Fixtures
18/06/2026 - Production News
USA – PRG (Production Resource Group) has announced a significant investment in new lighting technology from Ayrton Lighting, further expanding its North American inventory with the addition of 500 Ayrton EagleStrike fixtures and 300 Ayrton Veloce Profile fixtures. Building on previous investments in both product lines, the acquisition reflects continued demand for high-performance lighting solutions across music touring, Broadway, television productions and large-scale corporate events.
Penn Elcom Launches its New Corporate Movie
18/06/2026 - Business News
UK – Penn Elcom, a leading global manufacturer of flightcases, loudspeaker hardware and AV racking for the pro entertainment industry has released a new corporate video, its first in 14 years.
Concept K Delivers Spectacular Showcase with Elation Lighting for Morocco’s 70th DGSN Anniversary
18/06/2026 - Production News
Morocco – Morocco celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) on 17 May with a large-scale event in Rabat that highlighted the organisation’s modernisation and commitment to public safety. Set against the backdrop of the Atlantic coastline, the outdoor event celebrating the national police force combined military precision with show production elements, transforming a traditional parade into a visually compelling spectacle, with lighting design by Concept K and lighting equipment from Elation.
The Daydream Machine: Inside TDC’s Creative Technology After Dark at Vivid Sydney 2026
18/06/2026 - Production News
Australia – For more than 15 years, TDC, Technical Direction Company, has helped bring Vivid Sydney’s biggest artworks to life through unforgettable large-scale projection and technology experiences for millions of Sydneysiders and visitors.
Martin Audio strengthens enterprise AV market presence in China with Shanghai Univision partnership
18/06/2026 - Business News
China – Martin Audio is strengthening its enterprise AV market presence in China with the appointment of Shanghai Univision (You Shi Wei Xin) as a new distribution partner. Joining established distributors Sino Huifeng and Guangzhou Guidance, Shanghai Univision will deliver dedicated expertise to the corporate, education and government market, supporting consultants and integrators with application-specific design and deployment.
KLOTZ AIS Introduces the RC5HH High Flex – Affordable CAT5e RamCAT IP65 Network Cable for Professional Live Applications
18/06/2026 - Equipment News
KLOTZ AIS has expanded its product portfolio with the new RC5HH High Flex, a professional-grade and highly durable CAT5e network cable designed specifically for mobile applications. Developed for demanding event technology environments, the reelable KLOTZ RC5HH delivers exceptional flexibility and reliable performance, even under challenging conditions. Robust H-Series stainless steel connectors with IP65 protection, including protective caps, ensure dependable operation in live production and touring applications.
HK Audio launches two new product families: LUNAR and PORTABLE SUB – maximum performance, powerful individually, unbeatable together
17/06/2026 - Equipment News
With the simultaneous launch of the new LUNAR and PORTABLE SUB families, HK Audio is introducing sound reinforcement solutions that combine high performance with intuitive operation and a well-thought-out system concept.
Theater aan de Parade Reenergises with Robe
17/06/2026 - Project News
The Netherlands – Robe moving lights continue to be a popular choice for theatres in the Netherlands, with the new Theater aan de Parade in Den Bosch providing another great reference site, with over 200 Robe products in the house lighting rigs of its two principal performance spaces.
Showtools International Named ChamSys Australian Distributor
17/06/2026 - Business News
Australia – ChamSys is no stranger to Australia, having powered some of the nation’s most notable tours by groups like Empire of the Sun and high-profile festivals such as Foreshore in Canberra. Now, the wildly popular series of lighting solutions has found a new home in the country as it announces that effective from 5th June Showtools International has become its official distributor for the Australian market.
Dynacord boosts V Series Zone Audio Platform with smarter and more powerful features
17/06/2026 - Equipment News
Dynacord’s multi-award-winning V Series Zone Audio Platform is a self-contained, cost-effective solution for commercial installations, reliably handling background music, paging and messaging with maximum ease of use. At its core sits an audio processor, joined by dedicated call stations, wall panel controllers, power amplifiers and a web app for fast, straightforward set up. Designed for hospitality venues, retail environments, corporate buildings, houses of worship and more, the platform now benefits from a major upgrade. Version 2.0 spans both the device firmware of the VZX-8 8-Zone Audio Processor and the VZX Web App. Centred on automation, usability and flexibility, the new firmware gives installers and end users far deeper control over their multi-zone sound systems, while making day-to-day operation noticeably simpler for the staff who run them.
Altimate Launches the MotionRoad Touring 24 Essential: A New-Generation Hybrid Digital Hoist Controller
17/06/2026 - Equipment News
Altimate announces the launch of the MotionRoad Touring 24 Essential, a new 24-channel digital controller that expands the Essential range and introduces a new generation of hybrid solutions designed specifically for entertainment rigging professionals.
Planar Engineers Groundbreaking New MIP (MicroLED in Package) Innovation and Architecture
17/06/2026 - Equipment News
Planar, a global leader in visualisation technology, introduced two cutting-edge engineering breakthroughs with the launch of Planar EverPixel and Planar TruMicro LED technologies, available in Europe via Leyard Europe. Unleashing the next evolution of display performance, both technologies are designed and manufactured with a proprietary process exclusively from Planar.
RCF and DirectOut Announce Strategic Technology Partnership
17/06/2026 - Business News
Italy – RCF and DirectOut have announced a strategic technology partnership aimed at developing tightly integrated audio solutions for RCF’s professional sound systems portfolio.
Ayrton Launches RawBeam 350 – The Racing Machine
17/06/2026 - Equipment News
Ayrton has announced the official launch of RawBeam 350, its brand-new laser-sourced ultra-compact fixture. Premiered at ISE 2026, RawBeam 350 is a pure racing machine: a sleek, compact luminaire with a phosphor-converted laser source and formidable performance.
TiMax Powers Real-Time Spatial Audio for Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé Global Premiere on LA’s Sixth Street Bridge
16/06/2026 - Production News
USA – Mercedes-AMG recently transformed Los Angeles’s Sixth Street Bridge into a mock Autobahn for the global premiere of its new all-electric AMG GT 4-Door Coupé and the audio brief was as audacious as the staging: track the car in real time as it raced across more than 300 metres of bridge, with absolute spatial precision.
Optimal Audio launches SmartAmp Custom Configurator and ZonePad VL1
16/06/2026 - Equipment News
Optimal Audio has announced two new additions to support SmartAmp based system installs, that provide a meaningful capability upgrade for the company’s commercial amplification line. SmartAmp Custom Configurator is a free desktop application (macOS or Windows) that opens up full DSP configuration for every SmartAmp installation.
Alpha Labs Brings De-Feedback to Fourier Audio’s transform.engine
16/06/2026 - Equipment News
Alpha Labs LLC, the creators of the popular De-Feedback live audio plug-in, has announce that De-Feedback V1 is now officially available for use with Fourier Audio’s transform.engine, a premier hardware platform for reliably bringing VST3-native studio plug-ins to live productions.
Dunottar School Delivers West End-Calibre Les Misérables with White Light
16/06/2026 - Project News
UK – Dunottar School has raised the bar for school productions with a visually and technically ambitious staging of Les Misérables, delivering a show that audiences described as “almost like watching a West End performance.”
Christie Spyder-S release 6.1 expands modular video processing platform for live events and installations
16/06/2026 - Equipment News
As live events and fixed installations continue to demand larger canvases, greater source flexibility and increasingly sophisticated visual experiences, Christie is expanding the capabilities of its Spyder-S video processing platform with the release of Spyder-S 6.1.
Digital Projection appoints Axion Displays for new Strategic Sales and Support Partnership in EMEA
16/06/2026 - Business News
EMEA – Digital Projection, a brand of Delta Electronics and a pioneer in high-performance projection technology, announced a strategic sales and service partnership with Axion Displays GmbH. Under this new agreement, Axion Displays will serve as Digital Projection’s dedicated partner in the following designated territories:
The Technical Department provides rapid electrical support for London exhibition project
16/06/2026 - Production News
UK – When production manager Ollie Jeffrey was contracted to oversee the UK delivery of The Nova Music Festival Exhibition: Oct 7 06:29 The Moment Music Stood Still, he brought The Technical Department on board to provide electrical support.
Full-service provider elakustik expands its audio inventory with Electro-Voice EVERSE loudspeaker systems
16/06/2026 - Production News
Germany – Full-service rental house, elakustik, has invested in 48 Electro-Voice EVERSE loudspeaker systems as part of a plan to expand its audio inventory. The company, with locations in Waiblingen near Stuttgart and in Berlin, specialises in conference and interpretation technology as well as the planning and realisation of AV events for congresses and a wide range of other events, making EVERSE the perfect fit for its business.
Clear-Com Introduces Avalon IP Station for Modern Communication Workflows
16/06/2026 - Equipment News
Clear-Com has introduced Avalon, a purpose built 1RU IP intercom communication platform for modern networked production, designed to simplify and scale workflows across broadcast, live events and production environments. Avalon supports FreeSpeak wireless beltpacks, HelixNet digital partyline, V-Series and I.V. Direct within a compact 1RU form factor. The platform features scalable licensed port capacity and flexible IP interfacing, allowing users to configure systems based on current operational needs and expand over time without replacing hardware.
KLANG Rolls Out KOS 6
16/06/2026 - Equipment News
Leading immersive in-ear monitor mixing system innovator KLANG:technologies has announced the release of its latest operating system, KOS 6, available for free at www.KLANG.com/kos6.
Ed Warren Evokes Narrative for Kingfishr with Chauvet Professional
16/06/2026 - Production News
UK – There are times when even a consummate designer like Ed Warren wonders how much lighting can add to a show. Discussing his client Kingfishr’s current Halcyon tour, Warren declared: “In all honesty they don’t even need a light show.” Such is the richly textured visual power of this rapidly rising band’s story-telling music.
DiGiCo Quantum T software proves popular with Stage Sound Services
16/06/2026 - Production News
UK – Cardiff-based sound hire company, Stage Sound Services (SSS), has long-standing relationships with many award-winning sound designers. Recently, keeping up with demand has necessitated a substantial investment in DiGiCo Quantum consoles. Regardless of the console size, one thing unites them: DiGiCo’s Theatre software. Company owner, Phil Hurley, explains why the T software remains so popular with theatrical sound designers.
Audiotonas Fits-Out New Live Music Venue in Historic Daina Cinema with Martin Audio WPC
16/06/2026 - Project News
Lithuania – The Daina project has transformed a historic interwar cinema in Kaunas, Lithuania, into a world-class culture and live music venue with a Martin Audio sound reinforcement system at the heart of the redevelopment.
A.C. Entertainment Technologies appointed as UK distributor for EXE Technology chain hoists
15/06/2026 - Business News
UK – A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) has announced its appointment as an official UK distributor for EXE Technology, a leading innovator in chain hoists and lifting solutions for the entertainment industry.
The Profile Awards
15/06/2026 - Event News
UK – The Profile Awards have been created and are co-ordinated by Durham and Jennie Marenghi in association with the ALPD, the STLD and the ABTT; the Awards recognise lighting design excellence in theatre and television in the UK and the inaugural event took place at the Alexandra Palace Theatre on the 6th of June 2024 the final day of the ABTT Show. The second event took place on the 5th of June 2025 and The Profile Awards returned to the Alexandra Palace Theatre on the 4th of June 2026 again to align with the ABTT show each year.
Brompton processing and Absen LED panels bring the 50th Olivier Awards to the stage and screen
15/06/2026 - Production News
UK – Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the annual Olivier Awards once again took place at London’s Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the best of theatrical entertainment, not only over the past 12 months, but the last 50 years. Blue-i Theatre Technology relied on Brompton Technology’s Tessera LED processing platform to help deliver a spectacular visual experience, both in the room and on screen, for the prestigious ceremony’s much anticipated return to prime-time BBC television.
Pretty Woman: The Musical debuts highly anticipated d&b audiotechnik CCL Compact Cardioid Line Array System.
15/06/2026 - Production News
South Africa – The South African premiere of Pretty Woman: The Musical, produced by Showtime Entertainment, has officially marked the regional debut of d&b audiotechnik’s highly anticipated CL-Series, deploying the brand-new CCL compact cardioid line array system. Supplied by Cape Town-based rental premier Eastern Acoustics and supported by local distributor Stage Audio Works (SAW), the cutting-edge system has set a new benchmark for theatrical sound reinforcement in the country.
Ayrton MagicDot Neo deliver classic Rock’n’Roll looks for Canadian band TRIUMPH’s 50th anniversary tour
15/06/2026 - Production News
North America – Canadian hard-rock power band TRIUMPH has begun its 50th Anniversary Tour with Ayrton MagicDot Neo providing powerful beam effects on stage. Toronto-based Phase 3 AV is the tour’s lighting and video vendor supplying 80 MagicDot Neo from its inventory of 100 MagicDot Neo fixtures. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton fixtures in North America.
Tallinn College of Music and Ballet chooses ‘future-proof’ DiGiCo Quantum 338 and Quantum 225 for building upgrades
15/06/2026 - Project News
Estonia – DiGiCo consoles are known for their intuitive system layout and flexibility, making them the perfect choice for the Tallinn College of Music and Ballet (MUBA) in Estonia. The consoles are indispensable to the staff and students at the college, not just as teaching aids, but also for concerts and gala performances at the college. As Andres Olema sound studio manager and Rene Keldo lead music teacher explain, whatever is asked of the Quantum consoles, they shine in performance.
WTF is Happening at ON Services
12/06/2026 - Production News
USA – The event services company ON Services, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has purchased 100 Robe WTF! IP rated wash twist flash LED strobe-wash-blinder fixtures, 88 of which are featured on country music legend George Strait’s 2026 run of shows, with lighting designed by Stacey & Skylar LaBarbera.
Digital Projection, a Brand of Delta, appoints Axion Displays for new Strategic Sales and Support Partnership in EMEA
12/06/2026 - Business News
The partnership is designed to provide local markets with enhanced access to Digital Projection’s award-winning projectors, backed by Axion Displays’ deep regional expertise and robust service infrastructure. Bringing together former key members of the Digital Projection EMEA team, the new set-up ensures a deep understanding of the product range and unmatched technical expertise. Backed by a strong relationship with Digital Projection’s parent company Delta, the Axion Displays team provides customers with a seamless end-to-end experience of the sales cycle.
TMPRL Makes Chilean Festival History with Three Stage Funktion-One Deployment
12/06/2026 - Production News
Chile – TMPRL, an electronic music event produced by Street Machine alongside underground collectives FOMO and DAME, has marked a landmark moment for live audio production in Chile, becoming the first festival in the country to have Funktion-One systems on three stages, thanks to a collaboration between Funktion-One Chile, Funktion-One Argentina and Púrpura Producciones.
AG Production Services and The Activity Light Up Hoover Dam in Dazzling Patriotic Display with Elation Fixtures
12/06/2026 - Production News
USA – AG Production Services and The Activity teamed up on an extraordinary project at Hoover Dam for America’s 250th Anniversary celebrations, turning to Elation lighting to bring the landmark to life with a visually powerful lighting display that highlights the scale and magnificence of the dam and canyon while evoking a powerful sense of national pride.
Wharfedale Pro Returns to Tolkien Days 2026
12/06/2026 - Production News
Germany - Wharfedale Pro loudspeakers once again provided the main sound system for Tolkien Days 2026 in Geldern, Germany. The four-day festival attracted around 14,000 visitors and combined Tolkien-themed activities, live entertainment and concerts for fantasy fans from across Europe.
Renkus-Heinz UBX loudspeakers restore clarity to historic London cathedral
12/06/2026 - Project News
UK – In the bustling Bayswater district of west London stands Saint Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Divine Wisdom. Modest in its exterior appearance, only its domed roof and arched windows hint at the spectacular polychromatic marble interior within. While the cathedral’s remarkable beauty draws hundreds of visitors each week, its original sound system was no longer fit for purpose.
Charlie Puth Takes to the Road with Clever DiGiCo Quantum5 Consoles
12/06/2026 - Production News
USA – Chart-topper and multi-award-winner Charlie Puth’s Whatever’s Clever World Tour is just that: it will take the singer-songwriter-producer on one of his largest live productions to date, with headline dates across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific, starting in April in San Diego and closing (so far) in Perth, Australia in November, in support of his fourth studio album. On stage, it’s a tight group: besides the artist there are drums, bass, guitars, keyboards and three backup vocalists. For production manager Mike Schaeffer, who is also mixing front of house, and Josh Cruz at monitors, their instruments are equally important: a pair of DiGiCo Quantum5 consoles, supplied for the tour by Clair Global.
Pharos helps bring The Smurfs’ Adventure to life at Plopsaland Deutschland
12/06/2026 - Project News
Germany – Pharos Architectural Controls is bringing joy and happiness to fans of the Smurfs by playing an important part in creating an immersive indoor Smurf-themed experience at Plopsaland Deutschland.
Innovation Park at ISE Becomes the Launchpad for Emerging AV Businesses
11/06/2026 - Event News
Spain – For startups looking to scale, access to the right buyers, investors and partners can define what happens next. Innovation Park at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) connects emerging AV businesses with the global industry leaders, systems integrators and investors who can accelerate strategic expansion.
Chauvet Professional Helps Onedot Reflect April Moments at the Pentapic Music Festival
11/06/2026 - Production News
Canada – Spring officially starts in late March, but in most of the northern hemisphere, it isn’t until April that the first tantalising tastes of this hopeful season appear. But winter does not go quietly. It remains, rearing its head from time to time, creating what Shakespeare called “the uncertain glory of an April day.”
Third Day Returned to the Stage with CTS AVL and JBL Professional VTX Systems on 30th Anniversary Tour
11/06/2026 - Production News
USA – Christian rock band Third Day returned to the stage for its 30th anniversary reunion tour, marking the band’s first large-scale tour together in more than a decade. Known for helping shape contemporary Christian music throughout the 1990s and 2000s with chart-topping albums, arena tours and live worship performances, Third Day launched the 30-city US tour with a JBL Professional VTX system supplied by CTS AVL. The production marked a major return for the Grammy Award-winning band and required an audio platform capable of supporting a wide range of venues while maintaining the scale and impact expected from one of Christian music’s most recognised live acts.
WSDG designs Swing Music 2.0 for Argentine composers Andres Goldstein and Daniel Tarrab
11/06/2026 - Project News
Argentina – WSDG has completed the acoustic and technical design of Swing Music 2.0, a new dual-studio creative environment developed for acclaimed Argentine composers and producers Andres Goldstein and Daniel Tarrab, founders of leading Latin American music production company Swing Music.
Dianjiang Peony Festival Concert Blooms with Martin Audio WPL
11/06/2026 - Production News
China – The Dianjiang Peony Culture Festival is one of Southwest China’s most prominent floral and cultural events. With over 25 years of history, the festival attracts thousands of visitors annually and in 2026 added further momentum to its tourist appeal with a star-studded concert at Dianjiang County Stadium, reinforced by a Martin Audio WPL Wavefront Precision sound system.
Hippotizer MX Blends Scenic Design and Projection Mapping on Hayley Williams Tour
11/06/2026 - Production News
USA/Europe – American singer Hayley Williams’ tour is out with a Hippotizer TEKA MX Series media server, enabling a projection-led design that’s transforming theaters into immersive environments.
Heavy AV and Preston Productions Use All-Chauvet Professional Rig to Reflect Excitement of Cal State Fullerton Spring Concert
10/06/2026 - Production News
USA – The clouds drifting overhead most of the day did nothing to dampen the enthusiastic anticipation of the more than 5,000 students gathered at Cal State Fullerton’s Intermural Fields last month for the school’s Annual Spring Concert. The sold-out concert, which was headlined by Grammy-winning artist DJ Mustard and also featured performances by Rebecca Black, Danny Lux and Wax Motif, took place on a stage that featured a 100-percent Chauvet Professional lighting rig supplied by Preston Productions.
Introducing the New Christie XP Series LED with a Ten-year Warranty for Mission-critical and Premium Visual Environments
10/06/2026 - Equipment News
Christie has announced the launch of its new Christie XP Series LED, backed by an industry-leading ten-year warranty and engineered for environments where image accuracy and operational reliability are non-negotiable. Designed for government installations, immersive entertainment spaces and mission-critical operations, XP Series LED helps customers deliver exceptional image quality, dependable operation and efficient long-term ownership. Powered by Christie VividLife, the fully integrated platform combines lifelike colour reproduction, advanced greyscale performance, intelligent processing and flexible deployment options to deliver consistently accurate, high-impact visuals.
2026 PLASA Awards for Innovation open for entries
10/06/2026 - Event News
UK – Entries are now open for the 2026 PLASA Awards for Innovation. These product-focused awards shine a spotlight on the people and companies that are driving the industry forward. The accolade is widely respected as one of the most reputable award programmes in the entertainment technology sector.
Lighting the Mischief: White Light Powers Thespians
10/06/2026 - Production News
UK – Lighting Thespians meant finding a world somewhere between Ancient Greece, Saturday morning cartoons and a musical comedy that absolutely must keep moving.
Eric Clapton Embarks on a World Tour with Modulo Kinetic
10/06/2026 - Production News
Worldwide – Rock and blues legend Eric Clapton is back on stage with a world tour that began this spring across Europe. At the heart of the production is a new visual concept designed by Monochrome Project, powered in preview by Version 7 of the Modulo Kinetic media server.
Isle of Man’s Villa Marina Complex continues to invest in a DiGiCo future
10/06/2026 - Project News
UK – The Villa Marina & Gaiety Theatre is a stunning period multi-space arts and entertainment venue situated in the Island’s main city, Douglas. It comprises The Gaiety Theatre, a Frank Matcham playhouse opened in 1900, the Royal Hall, an octagonal dance hall opened in 1913, plus a series of smaller multi-purpose event spaces, all situated on the Harris Promenade on the Isle of Man. A major project in 2018 saw the venue purchase its first DiGiCo consoles: two DiGiCo SD12s with D2 Racks. These are still in use today and, as the team look to the future, they are making further investments, this time into the Quantum series, with the addition of a brand-new Quantum 326 and a Quantum 112 both supplied by Adlib.
ISCVE Expands ECS Card Scheme with New Audiovisual Technician and Project Manager Cards
10/06/2026 - Training & Standards News
UK – ISCVE has expanded its ECS Card Scheme with the introduction of two new ECS card routes for professionals working within the audiovisual industry.
SMODE enables smooth video control and live management on Theodora’s Free Kitty Tour
10/06/2026 - Production News
Europe – When French-Congolese singer Theodora took her Free Kitty Tour to 12 arenas across France and Belgium in spring 2026, it marked her first large-scale Zénith-level production. The tour, supporting her four Victoires de la Musique (the French equivalent to the Brit Awards and Grammy Awards) with her latest album Méga BBL, sold out multiple dates and drew on a highly theatrical visual concept built around a pink house set in which video screens formed the walls, surfaces and centrepiece of every scene.
HK Audio takes CONCERT SOUND training beyond the demo room
10/06/2026 - Training & Standards News
Germany – HK Audio recently welcomed users, technicians and rental partners to an intensive two-day CONCERT SOUND operator training course, designed to give attendees practical, real-world experience with the company’s CONTOUR X and COSMO series systems.
LSC’s UNITOUR empowers flexibility for Arlon’s House of Culture
10/06/2026 - Project News
Belgium – The Maison de la Culture d’Arlon, a busy theatre and cultural destination in the south-east of Belgium, has taken delivery of a UNITOUR system from LSC Control Systems, the Australia-based manufacturer of data distribution, power and lighting control systems.
TiMax Tracks 20 Mobile Performers in Paraorchestra’s The Nature of Why at Hong Kong’s No Limits Festival
09/06/2026 - Production News
Hong Kong – The UK’s Paraorchestra brought The Nature of Why to Hong Kong’s No Limits Festival in March, as a glorious celebration of unconventional concert touring. Up to 250 audience members shared a 15-metre circular space with around 20 musicians, singers and dancers, most almost constantly on the move. To track every performer in real time and give the audience precise directional information, front of house engineer Simon Honywill deployed TiMax SoundHub with TiMaxTrackerD4.
Robe Spotlights Metallica’s Incredible M72 2026 Stadium Tour
09/06/2026 - Production News
Worldwide – Metallica’s phenomenal record-breaking M72 stadium tour continues to play sold-out venues across Europe, supporting their eleventh studio album, 72 Seasons. It started in Amsterdam in April 2023 and continues to delight Metallica fans around the globe.
Whitney Hoversten Moves to the Mood of Bruno Mars on the Romantic Tour with Chauvet Professional
09/06/2026 - Production News
USA – Movement is the voice of life … philosophers and naturalists have long declared. For Bruno Mars, this dynamic ‘voice’ is ringing out loud and clear on The Romantic Tour, which began its 71-date North American and EU run on 10 April at Las Vegas’s Allegiant Stadium. It concludes its 2026 run on 8 December in Mexico City, with every intention of continuing in 2027.
Actorsingers choose Look Solutions Tiny FX for ferocious effect
09/06/2026 - Production News
USA – Actorsingers latest production, Shrek the Musical, called for a ferocious dragon and Donald Smith-Weiss, set designer, was determined to create just that. With some help from a Look Solutions Tiny FX, the team exceeded even their expectations.
Allen & Heath Appoints Republik as Official Distribution Partner in Türkiye
09/06/2026 - Business News
Türkiye – Allen & Heath has announced the appointment of Republik Teknoloji A.S as its new distribution partner for Turkey across the company’s professional audio product portfolio.
Theater in der Josefstadt: into a new audio era with Sennheiser Spectera
09/06/2026 - Project News
Austria – With audience numbers in excess of 200,000 and around 550 shows each season, the Theater in der Josefstadt in Vienna is one of the most successful theatres in the entire German-speaking world. The historic playhouse located in Vienna’s 8th district is renowned for the outstanding quality of its theatrical performances. It also meets the highest standards when it comes to its audio equipment: since 2025, Sennheiser Spectera wideband wireless systems have been a key component of the theatre’s completely digital audio workflow.
Disguise Expands Presence in the Middle East to Support the Next Frontier of Immersive Projects
09/06/2026 - Business News
UAE – Disguise, a technology platform that has powered visuals for landmark events and across the Middle East for venues including MDLBEAST Soundstorm, the Burj Khalifa and Al Wasl Dome, has announced it is deepening its commitment to the Middle East. The company is establishing a new business entity in Saudi Arabia later this year, with plans to open another in the United Arab Emirates in 2027, plus making key regional hires and forming strategic partnerships with advisory firm Tanmiya and production consultancy A Loud Minority to better support customers and partners across the region.
Christie laser projectors illuminate new immersive water show honouring Song Dynasty poet Lu You
09/06/2026 - Production News
China – Christie laser projectors are illuminating a new immersive water show celebrating the 900th birth anniversary of renowned Southern Song Dynasty poet Lu You. Staged at the Lu You Hometown Scenic Area in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, the grand spectacle features close to 20 Christie Griffyn Series, M 4K RGB Series, and HS Series laser projectors.
SWG Events Expands Martin Audio WPL Inventory with Immediate MOBO Awards Debut
09/06/2026 - Production News
UK – Bristol-based event production company SWG Events has continued its investment in Martin Audio with the addition of a further 24 WPL large-format line array elements, bolstering an already extensive inventory that spans WPL, WPC, WPS and TORUS systems.
HIVE launches HIVE Academy to support growing global user community
08/06/2026 - Training & Standards News
UK – HIVE has announced the launch of HIVE Academy, a new training and certification programme designed to support users of its media server platform and help teams get the most from HIVE, from initial set up through to advanced workflows and large-scale deployments.
Chauvet Professional Helps Trevor Drawdy Create Deep Woods Vibe on Hardy’s Country! Country! Tour
08/06/2026 - Production News
USA – It’s easy to be swept up in a sense of magic walking through the woods of Mississippi, a place where untold possibilities seem to move like the wind through the pines. Genre-defying Hardy wanted to convey this evocative mood on his 40-city Country! Country! Tour, which concludes on 21 August at the Whitewater Amphitheater in New Braunfels, Texas.
LED Project offers a Robe Edge for World Cup Fan Zones
05/06/2026 - Production News
Mexico – LED Project, run by the charismatic and interesting Sergio Serrano, is one of Mexico’s leading rental and installation companies and has made a major new purchase of Robe moving lights. These will be deployed at various Mexican fan zones during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, staged this summer in three host countries, Canada, Mexico and the USA.
Chauvet Professional Helps Jaclyn Ash Master Darkness for The Black Dahlia Murder
05/06/2026 - Production News
USA – Dark Light! To the uninitiated, it may sound like an oxymoron, a complete contradiction in intentions. But to inspired designers like Jaclyn Ash, it is a welcomed challenge. Creating a shadowy aura, without over darkening the stage requires an artful touch. Ash exhibited such skill in resounding fashion on melodeath heavy weights The Black Dahlia Murder’s 22-city Spring Fling tour, which concluded on 2 May at Milwaukee’s iconic Rave.
Area Four Industries UK Brings SkillsLab EXE Basic Maintenance Training to IPS
05/06/2026 - Training & Standards News
UK – A4I’s SkillsLab draws a full house for its EXE Basic Maintenance workshop hosted at IPS (Impact Production Services) HQ’s cutting-edge training facility exhibiting a built-in rigging beam which enabled practical sessions to be conducted in the same training space.
Ayrton Diablo takes to the nunnery for Centre Stage London’s Sister Act
05/06/2026 - Production News
UK – Centre Stage London’s production of Sister Act at the John McIntosh Arts Centre is the latest in a 60-year history of large-scale musicals produced to a high professional standard by this non-professional theatre group.
KLANG Delivers Immersive Monitoring for NYTW’s My Joy Is Heavy
05/06/2026 - Production News
USA – New York Theatre Workshop’s (NYTW) recent production of My Joy Is Heavy, by Obie-winning writing and acting duo The Bengsons (Hundred Days, The Keep Going Songs), was a deeply personal portrait of the unexpected joys and humour that are forged in the wake of loss. Described by New York Stage Review as an “80-minute musical memoir,” the transcendent show was aptly billed by NYTW as “a raucous, funny and tender indie-folk-punk show about grief and healing.”
ABTT Announces Winners of the 2026 ABTT Awards
05/06/2026 - Event News
UK – The Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT) has announced the winners of the 2026 ABTT Awards, presented at a ceremony on 3 June at Alexandra Palace as part of the ABTT Theatre Show.
Claypaky Fixtures Shine at Aditya Gadhvi’s Jio World Garden Concerts in Mumbai
05/06/2026 - Production News
India – Lighting designer Jasangat Sonpal chose a large complement of Claypaky lighting fixtures for Aditya Gadhvi’s massive two-day concert series on 25 and 26 April, at the Jio World Garden in the Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai.
AV Stumpfl opens dedicated UK PIXERA hub in Brentford’s Golden Mile
05/06/2026 - Business News
UK – AV Stumpfl, an Austrian manufacturer of professional projection screens and PIXERA media server solutions, has opened a dedicated UK PIXERA office at The Old Pumping Station, Brentford, West London. Situated within the Golden Mile, one of the capital’s most ambitious regeneration areas, the new facility marks a significant milestone in the company’s long-term commitment to PIXERA in the UK market and officially opened its doors on 29th May 2026.
The Stephen Joseph Award 2026 Further Information for Nominees
04/06/2026 - Event News
UK – The Award recognises Innovative, Inclusive Theatre Excellence and celebrates the many ways contemporary theatre-makers continue to break new ground in engaging their audiences.
Creative Technology relies on DirectOut PRODIGY.MP for G42 Supercharged 2025
04/06/2026 - Production News
UAE – Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) was the sole technical supplier for G42 Supercharged, G42’s flagship event, held in the ADNEC ICC Halls in Abu Dhabi. The event brought together the very latest in technology from across the entire brand and delivered an inspiring a day of debate on an AI enabled future. With such pioneering technology being discussed and displayed, nothing less than DirectOut’s PRODIGY.MP could offer CTME the stability and reliability required to keep the event on track.
GLP TWYN and WildBar 16 anchor Bertil Mark’s production design for Sarah Connor’s Freigeistin tour
04/06/2026 - Production News
Germany – Sarah Connor is one of the most successful German-language artists of her generation. Her current number one album Freigeistin has brought her through a spring arena run across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with the production continuing into the summer with the Wilde Nächte open-air series. The lighting and production design is once again in the hands of Bertil Mark, who has collaborated with Connor for many years. His specification for the current tour is built around 12 GLP TWYN and 57 GLP WildBar 16.
KV2 Audio’s ESD Series loudspeakers are formally IP55 certified
04/06/2026 - Equipment News
Czech Republic – KV2 Audio, a leading manufacturer of live and installed audio technology, has announced that its ESD Series loudspeakers have been formally certified to IEC 60 529, the international standard defining the degree of protection provided by mechanical casings and electrical enclosures. This classification provides independent confirmation of the durability and quality that KV2’s loudspeakers have demonstrated in international installations for almost three decades.
grandMA3 and ACT Entertainment’s DisplayStations Support CMU School of Drama’s Production of Company
04/06/2026 - Production News
USA – Pittsburgh-based Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama utilised several grandMA3 consoles for lighting control and DisplayStations for designer stations on its latest production, Stephen Sondheim’s iconic musical Company, staged in the Philip Chosky Theater. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting products in North America.
New Planar 21by9 Series 5K LCD Displays Revolutionise the Viewing Experience
04/06/2026 - Equipment News
Leyard Europe, a leading manufacturer of professional digital displays, video walls and visualisation solutions across Europe, introduced a line of premium 5K resolution 21:9 LCD displays designed to deliver panoramic viewing and enhance productivity. The new Planar 21by9 Series builds on the success of the industry leader’s innovation in creative visuals, featuring a cinematic ultra-wide digital canvas that is built to impress and designed to deliver superior visual performance. The product is available to order in Europe from Q3 via Leyard Europe.
Daylight Events Delivers Paragon-Powered Rig for Inaugural World Fencing League Event
04/06/2026 - Production News
USA – Los Angeles-based lighting company Daylight Events recently deployed an all-Elation lighting package featuring newly acquired Paragon S luminaires for the inaugural World Fencing League (WFL) event, held on 25 April 25, at the landmark Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in LA.
Genelec reveals Smart IP Controller 2.0 App
03/06/2026 - Equipment News
Genelec is continuing to enhance the experience of its Smart IP loudspeaker series with the release of Smart IP Controller 2.0 mobile app for audio control. Featuring a completely new user interface, the new app simplifies control of small-scale installations, making operation faster, clearer and more accessible.
Broadweigh Digital Makes its Debut at ABTT
03/06/2026 - Event News
UK – Broadweigh returns to the ABTT Theatre Show this week with two major product developments for the theatre and live performance market: Broadweigh Wired Digital and Live Load.
Electro-Voice and Dynacord give Shakespeare’s Church a new voice
03/06/2026 - Project News
UK – Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon has replaced its ageing sound system with a modern solution from Electro-Voice and Dynacord that delivers high-quality sound in an easy-to-use format. With a history dating back over 800 years and a claim to be the most visited parish church in the UK, the church is best known as the place where William Shakespeare was baptised and is buried. Alongside being a historic location, it is also an active house of worship that needs reliable, high-quality sound for services, spoken word, contemporary worship with a full band and special events. To meet this challenge, the church brought in NoiseBoys Technologies which knew that some of the latest technology from Electro-Voice and Dynacord would form the perfect combination.
Audient Consoles Anchor the Next Generation at SAE Melbourne
03/06/2026 - Project News
Australia – At the heart of Melbourne’s vibrant creative scene, SAE University College is busy shaping the future of the Australian music industry. Since 2013, the campus has relied on a consistent ecosystem of Audient technology to guide hundreds of students through the intricacies of professional audio production.
Clear-Com Powers Itaka Arena with Arcadia Central Station and FreeSpeak II Beltpacks
03/06/2026 - Project News
Poland – Clear-Com has announced that its advanced intercom solutions have been deployed at Itaka Arena in Opole, Poland, delivering reliable, full-coverage communications across one of Europe’s newest mid-sized stadiums. The Clear-Com system was deployed in collaboration with Commercial Audio, a leading distributor and integrator of professional audio solutions in Poland. As an exclusive regional partner for brands including Clear-Com, Commercial Audio provided end-to-end services for the stadium’s broader technical infrastructure.
Optimal Audio launches Column Series – shipped with complete installation kit
03/06/2026 - Equipment News
Optimal Audio has announced the launch of the Column Series, a pair of passive column loudspeakers designed for indoor and outdoor commercial installations. Column 8 and Column 16 extend the brand’s versatile loudspeaker range centred on three things integrators have asked for: a complete installation kit in the box, IP54 rating as standard and native integration with the wider Optimal Audio ecosystem.
Linea Research becomes the amplifier of choice for America’s top reference studios
03/06/2026 - Project News
USA – Linea Research has quietly become the go-to amplification choice for some of the most demanding reference rooms in the United States. Across a growing portfolio of high-profile studios designed and built by MIXBYSTOS, recent installs include Universal Music’s flagship rooms in New York and LA, NBC’s Emmy-winning Saturday Night Live mix room and a new two-room mix facility for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Steve Miller, with more on the way in mastering houses and live-event venues.
New Degree Awarding Powers
03/06/2026 - Training & Standards News
UK – The Academy of Live Technology (ALT) has secured New Degree Awarding Powers (NDAPs) from the Office for Students (OfS), marking a major milestone for the specialist institution and its industry-embedded approach to education for the live events and entertainment sector.
New Christchurch Court Theatre chooses LSC technology
03/06/2026 - Project News
New Zealand – Years after the earthquake that devastated the city, Christchurch’s Court Theatre has reopened with a state-of-the-art home in the newly developed Performing Arts Precinct, complete with power management and data solutions from LSC Control Systems.
Some New Jems for Robe
02/06/2026 - Production News
The Netherlands – JEM Audiovisual Events & Installations is a rising star company based in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, headed by owner and founder Justin Engelman and built on passion, energy and enthusiasm for live events and delivering technical production to the very highest standards. “The most important part of every job is the end result,” stated Justin.
Shaniel Laloo Gives Splashy Fen’s New Main Stage New Looks with Chauvet Professional
02/06/2026 - Production News
South Africa – The music festival market can be fickle. Staying on top of it requires at least three things: a beautiful setting, excellent music and the willingness – as well as the ability – to change. South Africa’s beloved Splashy Fen, the country’s oldest music festival, clearly checks off all three boxes.
New SONICUE 1.6 release by Dynacord delivers smarter and more flexible sound system control
02/06/2026 - Equipment News
Dynacord has announced the new 1.6 version of SONICUE sound system software. SONICUE addresses the entire sound system and encapsulates Dynacord’s core design philosophies of simplicity, clarity and transparency. Its unique interactive design provides a clear and comprehensive overview, making it quicker to set up, tune and operate all parameters of the sound system with minimum effort in real time. The new version delivers meaningful additions especially for IX Series amplifiers regarding DSP processing, third-party device integration and control hardware flexibility, further strengthening the value of the SONICUE ecosystem for installers and systems integrators.
Absen Powers Swinburne’s Virtual Universe with KLCOB1.5 PRO V2
02/06/2026 - Project News
Australia – Absen has delivered a landmark COB LED installation at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia, powering the Swinburne Virtual Universe (SVU). A purpose-built 3D immersive environment that is believed to be the largest truly wrap-around LED screen ever constructed for public education. Spanning over 106 sqm across a seamless canvas, the installation harnesses Absen’s KLCOB1.5 PRO V2 technology to transport visitors from a Melbourne campus to the furthest reaches of the cosmos.
NoNonsense Group delivers world-class residency stage in Mexico City for OCESA
02/06/2026 - Production News
Mexico – NoNonsense Group has completed the design, engineering and delivery of a new premium residency stage for OCESA at Mexico City’s flagship venue, GNP Seguros Stadium, creating one of the most technically capable concert stages in the world.
Divine Concert Sound puts COSMO straight to use on Harare’s Doek & Slay
02/06/2026 - Production News
Zimbabwe – Divine Concert Sound called on its brand-new HK Audio COSMO system to cover the recent Harare edition of Doek & Slay. By purchasing HK Audio’s flagship line array system, the Zimbabwean rental house became the first COSMO user in southern Africa.
Van Damme appoints Commercial Audio as exclusive distributor in Poland
02/06/2026 - Business News
Poland – Van Damme has appointed Commercial Audio as its exclusive distributor in Poland, expanding the availability of its professional cabling solutions across the region.
Follow-Me powers Journey’s epic Final Frontier tour
01/06/2026 - Production News
USA – Legendary American rock band Journey is drawing the curtain on a 50 plus year career with the ‘Final Frontier’ farewell tour. This landmark run includes more than 80 dates across North America, beginning in February 2026 and concluding in San Francisco this November. At the heart of an elevated production designed to do justice to one of rock’s most beloved legacies is Follow-Me 3D, the manual performer tracking system that enables lighting designer Tim Routledge and his team to deploy fixtures across the entire rig to track all six performers on stage simultaneously, while maintaining the freedom to influence the look for every performer individually.
Live Technology Appoints Curtis Lewis
01/06/2026 - People News
UK - Leading supplier to the audio, lighting, and video markets, Live Technology, has announced the appointment of Curtis Lewis to the position of lighting sales manager. Curtis will represent Live Technology’s extensive lighting portfolio, with a focus on supporting and supplying new and existing customers, including maintaining and developing close relationships with lighting designers.
Immersive Storytelling Rides High with Hippotizer MX Series at the National Cowgirl Museum
01/06/2026 - Project News
USA – The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame is preparing to celebrate more Women of the West through new immersive storytelling experiences powered by Hippotizer MX Series media servers from Green Hippo, an ACT Entertainment brand.
Jeff Maker Grows Looks on I Prevail Spring 2026 Tour with Chauvet Professional
01/06/2026 - Production News
USA – Every flower blossoms with time … This venerable adage applies not only to gardens and nature, but also to creative endeavours. The turning of the calendar’s pages tends to smooth out rough edges and bring out deeper meanings, leaving any creation richer for it. Such has been the case with Jeff Maker II and his Grammy-nominated client I Prevail.
ABTT Apprenticeship Network holds its first in-person event at the ABTT Theatre Show
01/06/2026 - Event News
UK – The relaunched ABTT Apprenticeship Network makes its in-person debut on 4 June at Alexandra Palace, London, bringing together apprentices, employers, training providers and industry professionals for the first time.
Elation’s Rebel Family Expands with Rebel Line of Creative Linear Tilt Bars
01/06/2026 - Equipment News
Elation introduces the Rebel Line Series, an exciting expansion of the Rebel family designed to unlock new levels of creative flexibility in linear lighting. Designed for bold visual impact and no-hassle integration, Rebel Line linear tilt bars deliver powerful output, precision optics and advanced pixel artistry in a compact, stage-ready IP55 package.
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