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22 November 2024

APAC - Naostage, creator of automatic, beaconless 3D tracking solutions for live events and immersive experiences, has announced three new distributors in the APAC region. These strategic partnerships with Novatech, in Australia, ArcSource in Hong Kong and EZpro in mainland China, cater for the growing demand for Naostage’s tracking solution, K System.

In Australia, Naostage will be represented by Novatech Creative Event Technology, a family-owned event production company based in Adelaide, South Australia, focusing on providing innovative, creative turnkey solutions for events of all sizes, while offering a one-stop shop for event organisers and promoters. The partnership with Naostage sees Novatech become the exclusive distributor for Naostage in Australia, where it will focus on introducing artists, event producers, and production and performing arts co

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22 November 2024

Europe - Belgian loudspeaker manufacturer Audiofocus has named Audio Acoustics as its exclusive distribution partner for The Netherlands.

From its headquarters in Alphen aan den Rijn, Audio Acoustics will promote and support the full range of Audiofocus products, including the recently launched ARRoCC constant curvature system, Carys column PA system, and the new Isolde AP108 point source loudspeaker.

Audiofocus founder and CEO Ann Leroy comments: “Pro audio is still very much a people business, so it is vital to find partners who are fully embedded in their country’s audio community. Jeroen Knol [Audio Acoustics commercial director] and the Audio Acoustics team are familiar faces in the industry and have extensive experience of supporting top brands and high-profile projects. We are delighted to have them on board as our distributor for The Neth

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22 November 2024

UAE - Q-Sys Middle East Electronics Trading has announced the opening of its Q-Sys UAE Experience Centre in Dubai. This new centre offers an immersive and interactive environment to explore, test, and experience the latest advancements in AV technology.

Strategically located in the Dubai Supreme Court Complex, this Experience Centre spans more than 4,000sq.ft and delivers an experiential tour through the capabilities of the Q-Sys platform. From the moment visitors arrive they will be immersed in Q-SYS solutions throughout the divisible meeting room and training room, large boardroom and demo lab. The Experience Centre also features an open events area with a café/bar where customers can explore demonstrations of Q-Sys in an entertainment environment.

“We are excited to open our new Q-Sys Experience Centre in Dubai,” says Chant Utukian, managing

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22 November 2024

Switzerland - For the third year running, AudioRent Clair has provided 360° production services to Basel Tattoo, a celebration of music entertainment featuring classical and traditional musicians performing around the city's 400-year-old cultural centre, Kaserne Basel.

The multifaceted event is a major supra-regional spectacle, with the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) recognising it as the official tattoo of Switzerland. This year, talent from Europe, Asia, North America, Africa and Australia played for live audiences of up to 72,000 and were broadcast across national TV and radio stations in Switzerland for 450,000 viewers.

AudioRent's head of production, Reinhard Hoehn, begins: "The pressure to deliver a high-end production such as this in the Swiss market requires a 360° approach; streamlining complicated technic

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22 November 2024

UK - Rise, the advocacy group for gender diversity in the broadcast media technology sector, has announced the winners for this year’s Rise Awards.

Rise received 424 nominations from across the globe, with attendees from Australia, United States, Malaysia, United Kingdom, France, Norway and Spain, at the ceremony. Winners in 14 categories were celebrated at Troxy in London, in partnership with Sky and EMG / Gravity Media. Rise also presented a Special Recognition Award and the Rise Woman of the Year Award, for outstanding work in 2024 and significant contributions to the broadcasting world.

More than 400 guests attended the sold-out event, to recognise the achievements of winners and nominees across a host of media and broadcast technology roles. The ceremony was streamed globally on the Rise YouTube channel, supported by

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22 November 2024

Japan - The Metaverse Production project, a collaborative initiative aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving process efficiency in video production through advanced technology, has launched Studio PX Anzen, an LED facility located at Factory Anzen Studio Red in Tokyo, established by Dentsu Creative Cube Inc.

Powered by Brompton Technology LED processing, the studio provides a setup for virtual production filming. It is also the first studio in Japan to adopt the ‘Carbon Calculator for Movie Production’, a tool designed to accurately measure CO₂ emissions throughout video production.

Studio PX Anzen’s LED display systems leverage Brompton 4K Tessera SX40 LED processors, delivering exceptional performance and colour accuracy essential for high-quality virtual production. For the main background screen, ROE Visual’s Ruby 1.5F

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22 November 2024

USA - Brazilian metal band Sepultura announced it was embarking on its final tour with an accompanying live album that will feature 40 different songs from 40 different cities. Bandit Lites partnered with lighting designer Mike Scherer to outfit the North American leg of the parting tour.

“We are so excited to announce the North American concerts of the Celebrating Life Through Death farewell tour," shared long-time guitarist Andreas Kisser. "We are having a blast doing these shows and celebrating 40 years of history.” 

Following their founding in 1984, Sepultura positioned themselves as one of the most influential and successful metal bands, pioneering both the thrash metal and death metal genres.

“It was truly an honour to work with Mike Scherer,” said Bandit Lites client representative Ty Veneziano. “He and tour manager

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22 November 2024

China - Christie 4K10-HS 1DLP laser projectors deliver clarity and vivid colours at the new flying theatre attraction at Hetou Old Street scenic area in Tangshan, Hebei province. This captivating experience takes visitors on an aerial journey through northern China’s sites, including the ancient Great Wall, the breathtaking Shanhaiguan Pass, and the historic Chengde Mountain Resort.  

Known as Flyover Hebei, this 5D dome theatre combines stunning visuals with 7.2-channel surround sound, six-axis mechanical seats, synchronised motion effects and sensory elements like wind and mist, fully immersing audiences in the experience of soaring above Hebei’s majestic landscapes. By highlighting 20 landmarks and attractions across 11 cities, this multi-sensory adventure offers ‘an unforgettable flight through the province’s rich heritage and natural beauty’

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22 November 2024

Germany - d&b group has announced the appointment of James Gallagher-Powell as chief strategy officer (CSO).

Gallagher-Powell joins d&b group following a number of strategic and financial leadership roles with globally recognised organisations including PwC, RFRSH and CSM Sports & Entertainment, where he was Group CFO.

"I am thrilled to welcome James to our executive team and to the d&b family," says Amnon Harman, CEO of d&b group. "Our ambition has always been to address future trends and create technologies, business models and organisational structures accordingly. With James’ strategic experience he will be invaluable in helping us continue to set trends and support our customers in transforming their businesses."

Gallagher-Powell's responsibilities as CSO will span leading the company’s long-term strategic directi

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21 November 2024

Australia - LEA Professional has announced a new distribution partnership with Victoria-based Snap One Australia, now part of ADI, showcasing the company's ongoing global expansion efforts. This distribution relationship will bring LEA’s technology catalogue to customers in Australia and New Zealand.

Snap One empowers its network of professional integrators to deliver entertainment, connectivity, control, and security solutions to residential and commercial end customers worldwide. Expanding its portfolio with LEA Professional’s award-winning Network Connect series of professional amplifiers, and companion Dante Connect series featuring Dante and AES67 connectivity, supports Snap One's continued commitment. These series enable integrators to utilise cloud-based remote control, monitoring, notifications, and more from any internet-enabled device, allowing

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21 November 2024

USA - The 2025 NAMM Show (Anaheim, 21-25 January) will place a strong emphasis on pro audio. NAMM (the National Association of Music Merchants) has “maximised the show’s exhibit and demo space, so professionals will have their best-ever opportunity to get hands-on with the latest in pro audio technology. These new product introductions will be complemented by a full suite of educational sessions and training opportunities for professionals in live sound, recording and music technology.”

“One of the main reasons that audio professionals come to the NAMM Show is to hear the latest equipment from the biggest pro audio brands,” said John Mlynczak, NAMM president and CEO. “We are making that easier than ever before with more demo space for our exhibitors and more opportunities for our members to hear what state-of-the-art truly sounds like.”

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21 November 2024

UK - Martin Audio is making ‘significant strides’ in reducing its environmental footprint through the strategic use of recycled materials, particularly post-consumer recycled plastics. This commitment is a critical part of its overall sustainability strategy, aimed at integrating recycled materials into its manufacturing processes and contributing to a circular economy.

Martin Audio’s approach involves using detailed data to make informed decisions about sourcing recycled materials. This ensures that the use of recycled plastics does not compromise the quality or performance of its products. “The focus is on extending the lifecycle of materials and products, thus minimising their environmental impact from the outset,” confirms marketing director James King.

So how will this work in practice? Over the coming months, Martin Audio will gradual

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21 November 2024

USA - M2 Events Group is one of the leading live event production services companies in the US, with specialised divisions including Directions AV for corporate clients, Music Matters Productions for concerts and live entertainment, and Big Picture for creative video execution.

With locations in Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco, and Salt Lake City, M2 has relied on Brompton LED processors as a key part of its inventory since 2020.

“Corporate clients each have very specific brand colours, and we need to deliver exactly that,” says Nauman Lalani, VP of business development, M2 Events Group. “Brompton excels at colour accuracy and colour correction. It simply works every single time, and we don’t need to worry about failure. So, using Brompton has been a very informed choice for our corporate events.”

Earlier this year, M2 Events Group

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21 November 2024

USA - Megan Thee Stallion’s Hot Girl Summer Tour shined brighter thanks to The Playground Design Collective’s innovative use of Elation’s Artiste Monet profile luminaire. As the Grammy-winner’s first headlining tour and The Playground’s inaugural collaboration with her, the production dazzled audiences across North America and Europe, bringing her signature energy to life with visually striking stage designs.

The Playground handled design and creative direction as one of the year’s hottest touring shows. The show featured production designers Sooner Routhier and Trevor Ahlstrand, and creative and show designer Curtis Adams. Dane Kick took on the lighting programmer and director role, while Jason Giaffo served as a lighting programmer. Fuse Technical Group was the lighting and video vendor for the tour.

The Playground team created

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21 November 2024

Europe - The Chiaroscuro style of art, first popularised in the Baroque era by painters like Caravaggio, blends two polar opposites – light and darkness, to amplify the evocate power of each.

Hayden Borgars is deploying this technique to reflect the complex, and sometimes raw, conflicted sound of Californian metal band The Ghost Inside, on the six-nation European leg of their current Searching For Solace tour.

Weaving his way through the elusive, shadowy border area that separates light from darkness, Borgars is creating mysterious, captivating looks that reveal parts of the set, while leaving others cloaked in shadows. The net result of this approach draws attention more closely to the stage and deepens the connection between the audience band members.

“Having used a Chiaroscuro lighting style with other bands in the past to add

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21 November 2024

Monaco - Founded in 1953 by Prince Rainier III and chaired by Prince Albert II since 1984, the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) combines a taste for sport and a love of the sea. With 2,500 members, the club attracts shipowners, sailors and yacht-lovers from all over the world to its luxurious setting.  

Against this backdrop, Yacht Club de Monaco required a complete audio system that would not only align with these values but also provide high-performing sound across various spaces at the club. Italian manufacturer of professional audio solutions, K-array, was chosen to solve this request, with system integration provided by BM Service.

“Everything had to be invisible, stylish, yet high-performing, the usual values of K-array,” explains Alberto Gaetti, product support specialist at K-array. “Our loudspeakers were previously installed at the club’

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21 November 2024

USA - Powersoft has announced the appointment of Joel Majgier as its new consultants and key accounts manager in the US.

“I’ve spent over two decades in professional AV, and I see huge potential for growth with Powersoft,” says Majgier. “The reputation of the brand is exceptional, and the people within the company are committed to delivering best-in-class service to both our dealer base and the venues we work with. That level of dedication is something I’m excited to be a part of.”

In his new role, Majgier hopes to help expand Powersoft’s footprint in the US. The US market currently makes up around a quarter of Powersoft’s revenue – a figure that is expected to increase in the coming years.

Tom Knesel, general manager and COO of Powersoft US, comments: “We’re thrilled to welcome Joel to the Powersoft team. His extensive

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20 November 2024

Europe - ETC has announced that Matrix Sales will now serve as the official dealer in Denmark following the successful acquisition of long-term ETC partner Atendi A/S’s Protech division.

Matrix Sales – a leading distributor of professional lighting, stage equipment, audio and AV across Danish market – brings extensive experience in the Danish entertainment industry and will provide access to an even larger segment of the market for Atendi A/S.

Atendi A/S’s Protech division includes the activities of the company’s theatre, event and architectural lighting department with employees Søren Jørgensen, Hans Henrik Schmidt, and Henrik Sundahl continuing their work now as part of Matrix Sales.

Matrix Sales will have direct access to a wide range of ETC’s products, allowing them to meet the growing demand of ETC solutions across the regi

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20 November 2024

Saudi Arabia - When lighting and stage designer Steve Wary was charged with creating the look for the opening ceremony of the Saudi Games 2024, he chose 50 Claypaky Skylos fixtures to help the event get off to a dynamic start.

Held 3-17 October, the Saudi Games were the third edition of the largest national sporting event staged annually in the Kingdom.  More than 9,000 athletes competed in 52 sports.

The opening ceremony took place not in a traditional stadium but in the existing Boulevard City area of Riyadh, where all the infrastructure needed to be built, created and organised. The location presented a great opportunity to use the LED screens already present on the buildings, which served as the backdrop for a centrally positioned stage big enough to host the impressive parade of athletes captured for broadcast by two drones.  

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20 November 2024

Europe - Lighting, entertainment and cruise ship specialist Tony Perez has taken on a new position as global sales director in Robe’s Maritime division, stepping up from the business development manager role that he has held since 2022.

The cruise industry sector of Robe’s business has expanded exponentially during Tony’s tenure, a combination of his experience and first-hand knowledge of the sector, hard work and being able to offer a raft of flexible Robe and Anolis lighting products to meet exacting standards.

The agility and comprehensive nature of Robe’s worldwide distribution network has also been a vital factor in this success, resulting in several high profile maritime projects including with MSC’s World class vessels, CCL’s Sun Princess class ships and other Carnival Cruise Line brands, RCCL’s Icon of the Seas class, various Di