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08 April 2025

Olivier Awards - Lesley Manville and John Lithgow were among the big winners at the Sunday's Olivier Awards. Lithgow won best actor for his portrayal of Roald Dahl in Giant. Manville was named best actress for her performance in the Greek tragedy Oedipus. Three shows were tied with the most wins at the ceremony – with Fiddler on the Roof, Giant and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button each winning three prizes.

The award for best lighting design went to Paule Constable and Ben Jacobs for Oliver! Nick Lidster won the best sound design award for Fiddler On The Roof.

Artistic Own Goal - Cameron Mackintosh, Lee Hall and Sam Grabiner were among stars condemning government proposals to allow tech giants to train on artists’ work by

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07 April 2025

France - Showlight 2025 (19-22 May 2025, Dijon) has produced a programme full of treats for its delegates with over 30 speakers lined up to bring their expertise to Dijon this May. Tickets are selling fast so don’t delay in securing yours today!

Here’s our latest offerings from the worlds of film, live events, large-scale art installations, site-specific puppetry and illuminated fashion design!

Roger Simonsz

Schrödinger’s Dimmer; controlling the uncontrollable

Award-winning lighting designer, cinematographer, writer and director, and fellow of Rose Bruford college, Roger Simonsz, will discuss how difficult it is to achieve the kind of slow lighting changes so easily performed in theatre within the film environment. Using examples from Engrenages/Spiral as well as the recent Piper his paper expl

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07 April 2025

Europe - The event industry is in a state of constant change. Sustainable concepts, immersive experiences and smart, flexible systems are becoming increasingly important and are shaping the development of modern event and entertainment formats. At the 30th anniversary of Prolight + Sound this week, more than 500 exhibitors and brands from 32 countries will present their latest solutions and provide fresh impetus for the future of the industry.

Visitors can expect a four-day trade fair experience with extensive educational and networking opportunities, product innovations, and new and expanded event highlights.

With the themes ProGreen, FutureScapes and MultiTech, Prolight + Sound 2025 is drawing attention to sustainable event solutions, immersive and AI-supported technologies, and flexible, networked concepts for event form

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07 April 2025

USA - LEA Professional has announced a new partnership with GPA, a global network of leading AV and technology service providers.

GPA brings together over 4,000 AV professionals from more than 50 countries, providing standardized, scalable, and consistent technology solutions for global organisations. Through this partnership, GPA’s integrators will have access to LEA Professional’s award-winning Network Connect series of amplifiers and the companion Dante Connect series, which feature Dante and AES67 connectivity. These series enable integrators to utilise cloud-based remote control, monitoring, notifications, and more from any internet-enabled device, allowing them to stay connected from anywhere in the world.

“LEA’s proven expertise in networked audio systems, their commitment to cloud-based innovation, proven customer service record, and

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07 April 2025

The Netherlands - PSRIG has announced the launch of PSRIG B.V., its new sales branch near Amsterdam.

“The Netherlands will play an important role in our company’s future growth. This new branch enables us to serve a highly strategic economic and geographic area while establishing a vital hub for more efficient logistics. We’re excited to bring our well-proven mechanical solutions and industry know-how closer to our customers, reinforcing our commitment to delivering top-tier service and hands-on technical expertise to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals,” says Aart Gigengack, CEO and co-founder of PSRIG.

Under the leadership of managing director Marc Lubberts, the Amsterdam adjacent office will serve as a central hub for local client activities. In addition to office and warehouse spaces, the company is developing a dedicated showr

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07 April 2025

France - Over 200 Anolis Calumma S and XS and Eminere Remote 1, 2, 3 and 4 LED lighting fixtures were specified for an eye-catching new architectural lighting installation at the Palais des Ducs et des Etats de Bourgogne (Town Hall) in Dijon.

The project was titled Les reflets de l’Or (Reflections of Gold) and sees the Town Hall, Philippe le Bon Tower and the Saint-Michel church of this architectural complex highlighted in subtle and elegant light.

The project realisation was a fine balance of talented collaborators, including lighting designers Johan Sustrac and Saffran Popille from Distylight; and Pierre Roussel from architects Godart + Roussel Architectes.

The installation was completed by electrical engineering specialist Demongeot, project-managed for them by Thomas Marques-Faria, and the lighting programmers were Tom

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07 April 2025

Paraguay - Ueno Bank has become the first institution in Paraguay to adopt Powersoft’s Unica fixed-installation amplifier platform, following a major audio system upgrade at its headquarters in the national capital Asunción.

One of the largest financial providers in Paraguay, Ueno has a national network of more than 70 banks, each of which have also been equipped with Powersoft technology in the form of its half-size Mezzo install amplifiers by local system integrator DCI.

Both projects were designed and implemented by Asunción-based DCI (Diseño, Control e Integracion) in collaboration with Powersoft’s Paraguayan distributor, Aulux. Both companies are led by Andrei Popow and Martin Martinez, whose team built on Popow’s longstanding business relationship with Ueno Bank to provide both its headquarters and regional branches with high-quality,

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07 April 2025

USA - ARRI and Goldenvoice have announced that ARRI’s latest cinematic multicam system, the Alexa 35 Live, has been chosen to capture all the performances on Coachella’s Main Stage in 2025.

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival stands as one of the largest and most influential music festivals in the world, drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees and millions of viewers globally. The festival’s Main Stage features international superstar artists such as Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone, and Travis Scott, as well as many other leading performers and chart-topping acts that define contemporary music.

“We are committed to making the Coachella livestream a cinematic experience unlike any other live concert broadcast,” says Paul Tollett, president and CEO of Goldenvoice. “ARRI cameras have guided us on this journey for many years, and th

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07 April 2025

Lithuania - Pop superstar Donny Montell has a special live concept: he only plays one big show every year. After 2057 (2022) and 360 (2023), Montell once again chose the Žalgiris Arena in Kaunas for his 2024 production to offer the 10,000 or so spectators an extraordinary concert experience.

Baltic Production Service was once again on board as the overall technical service provider, along with Marfa Lights, which was responsible for the stage, video and lighting design and relied on 350 Cameo lights.

Marfa Lights and Baltic Production Service created a multi-level stage design that combined huge LED surfaces, sophisticated visuals and a diverse lighting setup to create depth on multiple stage levels. “We arranged the visual elements on the stage in several layers to create an immersive environment,” explains Andrius Stasiulis f

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07 April 2025

USA - After a seven-year hiatus, two-time Grammy Award winners Linkin Park are back on the road. Their 50-plus-show From Zero World Tour takes them from Mexico City’s Estadio GNP Seguros on 31 January through 15 November in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and pretty much everywhere in between to stadiums and arenas globally.

“Getting back out on the road has been incredible,” band co-founder Mike Shinoda said in a statement about the trek promoting the group’s new set. “The fans’ support is overwhelming, and we’re ready to take this energy even further around the world.”

Some of the world got a taste of what’s to come when the band did a whirlwind mini tour late last year to key regions the band would do multiple shows in, including Europe and Asia, which also served to introduce new band members co-vocalist Emily Armstrong and drumm

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07 April 2025

Europe - Sennheiser has launched a new, compact stereo shotgun microphone, the MKH 8018 for broadcasting and filming applications. The mic completes the company’s MKH 8000 range of RF condenser microphones.

Providing flexibility to the audio engineer, the compact and lightweight MKH 8018 features three switchable stereo modes: MS stereo, wide XY stereo and narrow XY stereo. The MS mode allows the engineer to adjust the spatial imaging steplessly on the mixing desk, while the XY modes are premixed in the MKH 8018, with settings fine-tuned in many tests. The microphone will be on display at NAB, at the Sennheiser Group’s booth N1428.

“The MKH 8018 is a high-class shotgun model that rounds off our MKH portfolio at the top end,” says Kai Lange, senior product manager for the MKH series. “It has extremely low self-noise and truly excellent sound

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07 April 2025

Europe - TMB has announced the addition of Nick Berenok to the TMB customer development team for the European, Middle Eastern, and African (EMEA) region.

Based in Nice, France, Berenok brings over 20 years of experience in entertainment technology, international sales, and software development. He has held key roles at Ayrton and Light Converse, where he successfully combined technical expertise with strategic business development across global markets. Fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian, and conversational in French, Berenok is known for building strong relationships across global markets. His appointment marks a strategic expansion of TMB’s reach and commitment to delivering trusted support and innovative solutions throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

“I'm really excited to be joining TMB. TMB has been the backbone of Rock &am

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04 April 2025

Poland - Ayrton has announced the appointment of Teatr as the exclusive distributor for its products in the Polish market, with effect from 1 April 2025.

This new partnership marks a milestone for both companies. With nearly two decades of collaboration, Ayrton’s Matt Hallard and Teatr’s Michał Frackowiak, Marek Gumiński and Krzysztof Klak have built a strong and lasting friendship, and this next chapter is a natural evolution of that longstanding connection.

Founded in 1971 by engineer Mr. Jerzy Gumiński, Przedsiebiorstwo Specjalistyczne Teatr is a leading Polish company specialising in the provision of stage technology and the installation of stage lighting systems, trapdoors, trussing, lighting bridges, electroacoustic devices and stage control systems.

Its experienced team of designers, consultants and technicians apply modern tech

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04 April 2025

Switzerland - Elation has announced that Theatre Lighting has been appointed the new distributor for Elation products in Switzerland, effective 1 May 2025. The partnership also encompasses products in Elation’s Magmatic line of atmospheric effects.

While the official start date for the distributorship is set for 1 May, the Theatre Lighting team is already stepping in to support customers throughout April. This early involvement – despite some final preparations for the distribution takeover still being underway – reflects their strong commitment and flexibility. As with any transition, there may be minor initial challenges, but the proactive approach ensures that customer needs remain the top priority from day one.

Theatre Lighting was founded almost 40 years ago in Zurich for the distribution of professional equipment for the theatre and event

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04 April 2025

Turkey - The Adam Hall Group is further expanding its international distribution network. Istanbul-based Prosistem Elektronik is now the new distribution partner for the LD Systems, Gravity, Palmer, and Defender brands in Turkey.

Over the past 25 years, Prosistem Elektronik, which was founded in 2000, has developed into one of the leading distribution companies for professional audio, lighting, and video technology in Turkey. Aside from its large dealer network, Prosistem Elektronik – in close cooperation with its dealers – attaches great importance to providing first-class service to offer customers and users crucial added value and to further consolidate its position as a leading distributor on the Turkish market.

“We are delighted to represent another key player on the international event technology market with the Adam Hall Group,” commen

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04 April 2025

Asia-Pacific - Fulcrum Acoustic has announced a new international distribution partnership with Universal Procurement Systems (UPS). With an expanding presence in professional audio, UPS will distribute Fulcrum Acoustic products across Bangladesh, Cambodia, Fiji, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.

UPS has a proven history of developing professional AV brands throughout the Asia-Pacific region. By representing complementary product lines and leveraging deep industry expertise, UPS will help strengthen Fulcrum Acoustic’s footprint across the area.

“We see tremendous potential for professional audio solutions in this part of the world,” said Val Gilbert, director of international sales at Fulcrum Acoustic. “As we gain traction, having the right partner is crucial. UPS aligns with o

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04 April 2025

France - L-Acoustics has announced a strategic collaboration with AFMG, developers of EASE 5 (Enhanced Acoustic Simulator for Engineers). The partnership creates a seamless workflow between L-Acoustics Soundvision, a 3D acoustic modelling software and AFMG's EASE, a brand-agnostic industry standard for acoustic simulation.

The new integration allows sound designers and acoustic consultants to transfer their L-Acoustics system designs created in Soundvision directly into EASE 5, providing workflow efficiency while maintaining acoustic accuracy across both platforms.

"Designing with L-Acoustics products in EASE 5 has never been this easy," said Ryan John, director of product management, software at L-Acoustics. "This collaboration with AFMG represents our ongoing commitment to providing audio professionals with tools that enhance their workflow efficie

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04 April 2025

UK - St Paul’s Cathedral Gardens in London have been revitalised with a carefully considered lighting scheme, featuring DarkSky Approved solutions that enhance safety and promote environmental sustainability while maintaining the site’s historic charm.

Designed by Sir Christopher Wren in the late 17th century, St Paul’s Cathedral has been a central part of London’s cultural and historical heritage for centuries. Adjacent to the Cathedral, the Cathedral Gardens, which were created in 1951 as part of the Festival of Britain, now serve as a hub for socialisation and relaxation. However, the outdated lighting in the gardens offered inadequate coverage and clashed with the historic architecture, detracting from the area’s overall appeal.

To address this, DW Windsor collaborated with the City of London to deliver an innovative lighting solution t

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04 April 2025

UK - The Power of Events, the not-for-profit organisation launched in 2023 to provide better understanding, respect and value for the UK Events Industry, has announced the expansion of its UK Schools Engagement Programme with the launch of the North West Hub, its largest region yet, spanning Liverpool, Cheshire and Manchester.

This initiative will connect thousands of young people with the dynamic world of events, providing insights, inspiration, and career pathways into the industry.

With ambassador registration now live on the Schools Engagement Programme portal (schools.thepowerofevents.org), industry professionals in the region are invited to sign up and support the next generation of talent by volunteering as little as an hour to the initiative. The first wave of school engagements will begin in early May across the region, with the ambitious go

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04 April 2025

UK - Charli XCX’s Brat album was one of the sounds of 2024. She has been making music for well over a decade, but this year has seen a massive explosion in her popularity. The album dominated the charts, dictating the colour and the vibe of the year.

The Brat Tour started in July 2024 and continues throughout 2025 with dates all over the world. Charli commands the stage, with only occasional guests and minimal set pieces, so all eyes are on her for the entire performance. To ensure complete reliability and crystal-clear sound throughout the tour, front-of-house engineer Mat Collis and Barry Tymms, monitor engineer have chosen to rely on the DiGiCo SD12-96 at the monitor position and Quantum 338 at FOH, both supplied by Eighth Day Sound.

“The Quantum 338’s ease of use and bright screens are a welcome upgrade and perfect over the summer