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Allen & Heath confirms distribution for Argentina

A&H's Debbie Maxted (centre) with ARS's Ricardo Pousa (left, managing director) and Mauricio Diz (sales director)

Details: 14 March 2016

Argentina - Allen & Heath has appointed ARS as its exclusive distributor in Argentina. Established for 12 years, the company already distributes leading brands, such as Turbosound, Sennheiser and TC Electronic.

"ARS is a profitable and healthy business operating in a tough financial climate. The company has great sales and support networks in place, and are technically very proficient. ARS complements the A&H brand well and we are looking forward to working with the team," explains A&H sales and marketing manager, Debbie Maxted.

To mark their appointment, ARS are planning to host various workshops, seminars and training events in all of the major cities in Argentina throughout the year.

"We are very pleased to represent Allen & Heath, one of the most prestigious

Kyle Hamilton is at FOH and Ed Ehrbar on monitors

Rihanna's Diamonds tour sparkles with DiGiCo

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - Rihanna's much anticipated Diamonds world tour kicked off in early March for 27 dates peppered across the U.S. and Canada through May - with more dates on the global horizon stretching into the fall. With Eighth Day Sound at the production helm, the audio kit included a pair of SD7s and a d&b audiotechnik PA provided by Eighth Day Sound, with Kyle Hamilton at FOH and Ed Ehrbar on monitors.

Last October, the group undertook an intense promotional tour (7-7-7) hitting seven countries in seven days for seven shows. Eighth Day supplied four complete control systems-two in Europe; one in the U.S. and another in Mexico City-so the engineers were able to simply walk in and mix. Although Ehrbar was working on an SD7 for the whirlwind week, Hamilton had to make do with another digital desk and was happy to be back on the SD7.

"Getting back on the SD7 for the Diamonds

IET places entertainment industry spotlight on Brazil

Details: 14 March 2016

Brazil - Integrated Entertainment Technology Expo (IET-Brazil 2014) will take place on 5-6 of February 2014, at Rio Centro, adjacent to the site of the 2016 Olympic Village. IET-Brazil is the business-to-business exhibition and conference event in Latin America dedicated to the world of integrated visual, sensory and auditory experience. Showcasing the technologies, equipment and services for live events and entertainment, exhibits will include leading edge screen technologies, audio solutions, lighting equipment and integrated systems, for both permanent and temporary installations.

Brazil is a substantially developing market, now officially the world's sixth largest economy, and is set to increase its role on the world stage over the coming years with dance, performing arts, carnival and live events all central to its culture. As the host city for the two largest sporting even

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PLASA Focus: Leeds opens next week!

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - With just a week left until the doors of the Royal Armouries Museum open for the fifth annual PLASA Focus: Leeds trade show, taking place on Tuesday 30 April and Wednesday 1 May, PLASA Events can confirm that visitor pre-registration figures have reached 3000: an all-time high for this event. Now firmly established as the leading industry event for the North, visitors will have access to stands from 133 different companies that represent each and every sector of the live entertainment and installation market.

Sponsoring the event are leading lighting innovators Chauvet Professional, Robe, and one of the UK's largest suppliers of technical production services, Hawthorn. The sold-out exhibition floor features new products from a number of exhibitors including Martin Audio, d&b audiotechnik, Philips Entertainment, Martin Professional, Artistic Licence, Robe, Midas, Ampetronic,

RML invests in Sharpy Wash 330

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Richard Martin Lighting (RML) has announced the recent purchase of the Clay Paky Sharpy Wash 330 which are available for hire now.

Steve Wells, operations manager at RML said of the new investment, "The Sharpy has been such a successful purchase for RML, when we heard about the Sharpy Wash 330, we had to see it. The unit is extremely diverse and the multi function aspect means that the lighting designer has so many more options when using them. The concept that you could have a whole rig of just one type of fixture, but are able to create a much more varied look, is potentially a very exciting one."

(Jim Evans)

TSG refreshes catalogue for PLASA Focus

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Making something in the UK that conforms to the EU regulations applicable is one thing, to develop an engineered product that is entirely fabricated in the UK, exceed these standards, and costs less than anything comparable is frankly astonishing. "But that's just what we've done," said a justifiably chuffed Ian Hall making his first announcement in his new role as Sales Director at Total Solutions Group (TSG).

"The Euro Code 9 standards gave us pause to re-examine our entire product line; eighteen months later we have OV Truss up and ready to go. Currently available in two forms, OV Truss is a square truss with either 30 or 40 centimetre chord centres. Where is differs is in the web, we have developed a special extrusion for the web that gives a strength gain of +15% above the Code 9 standard. Length for length it's also lighter than anything comparable, and

Simon Hobday (left) and Wayne Howell (photo: PLASA Media)

MD Simon Hobday to leave Artistic Licence

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Lighting control specialist Artistic Licence has announced that incumbent managing director, Simon Hobday, is moving on to explore new opportunities.

Hobday joined Artistic Licence as a technician in 2000. Over the years, he rose up the ranks, becoming managing director in 2010. Now, with many years of invaluable experience built up at the company, he feels the time is right to seek a different challenge.

"I am grateful for my time at Artistic," comments Hobday. "I have learnt a lot about the lighting industry during my time here. But horizons expand, and I want to move on and face new challenges."

Following an internal company reorganisation, Artistic Licence founder, Wayne Howell, will take over as CEO. Howell comments: "While we are saddened to lose Simon, the recent changes provide exciting opportunities for us all - both at a personal and a

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J. R. Clancy names backstage service specialist

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - In its continuing efforts to provide the services its customers need to ensure backstage safety, J. R. Clancy, Inc., has named Anthony Seifritz to the new position of backstage service specialist.

Seifritz's new responsibilities include facilitating repairs at customer venues, providing links to qualified professionals who can conduct backstage inspections, making training available for new and experienced operators, and writing complete equipment estimates.

Seifritz came to Clancy in 1988 as an engineering designer. Over his 25- year career with Clancy, he also has served as an applications engineer and dealer project manager, leading projects that range from elementary school stage rigging to complex systems on cruise ships. His recent projects have included large automated rigging systems for Centro Cultural Corpartes in Santiago, Chile and Messiah College in Grantham

Sound nightclub in LA features new Funktion-One technology that is yet to be officially launched by the company.

New Funktion-One technology in major US installations

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - Sound Investment Audio has been making quite a stir of late. The Funktion-One installer was recognised in late-2012 by Beatport, which featured five of its Funktion-One projects in the 'Top 10 Best Sound Systems in America' chart. More recently, the company has completed work at three new nightclubs - two in New York (Output and Marquee) and one in Los Angeles (Sound).

Though each of the three venues is unique in design and ownership, they share several commonalities. They all have a Funktion-One speaker system, specified through a Funktion-One/Sound Investment Audio collaboration. But there's more. Each of them features a bespoke sound system that incorporates new Funktion-One technology - so new, in fact, that the manufacturer is yet to officially launch it.

Over the last three years, Tony Andrews, John Newsham and the team at Funktion-One have been developing technolo

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RSG releases iPad App for M-300 mixer

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Roland Systems Group has announced the release of the iPad App for the M-300 Digital Console - available to download immediately from the App Store. This much requested 'App' has been designed to control the parameters of the M-300, as well as giving the user practical features such as the ability to store scenes and edit the Channel Strip (EQ), GEQ and sends on fader.

Connecting the new Roland Wireless Connect USB adaptor to the M-300 USB port will enable the M-300 to appear on a wireless network so that the iPad can connect to and control the M-300 remotely. Then by simply using the wireless LAN to connect, the user is able to make the necessary level adjustments from different locations within a venue, rather than being restricted to the position of the console. As well as the obvious benefits of ease of use and mobility, this dual screen set up can also be utilised by t

Showforce chairman Ian Spendlove with mamemo productions' Sam Katelia and guest Lionel Richie

Showforce in Dubai polo partnership

Details: 14 March 2016

UAE - Showforce was an official event partner to the Julius Baer Beach Polo Cup in Dubai. The two day event, which took place from 19-20 April on the sands of Mina A' Salam, was organised by mamemo productions, owned by Sam Katelia, who originally founded the sport in 2004. As an official partner, Showforce was contracted to supply stage and event crew for all aspects of the event including installation of 3,900m² structural decking, 4,000m² carpeting, 400 running metres of temporary walling and 2,000m² of high quality decoration. In addition, the Showforce crew also provided support to other event partners.

Sonu Bottom, mamemo productions said, "It was an amazing experience to see the Showforce team lead and help all our suppliers achieve their goals. Showforce was the backbone of the event and I cannot thank them enough for accepting all the challenges, last minute cha

The installation is already proving very popular and is one of a growing number of historical projected works produced by Ashton and his team worldwide

Projection Studio at Caerphilly Castle

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Ross Ashton and The Projection Studio have designed and co-ordinated a permanent 270 degree video projection installation featuring an adaptation of their highly successful work Illuminata at Caerphilly Castle in Wales for CADW, the official guardian of the built heritage of Wales.

The show was originally a large format projection extravaganza created by Ashton and projected onto two buildings in the Castle's main courtyard for two short festival events in 2010 and 2011. This proved so popular and accessible that CADW wanted to integrate it as a lasting tribute to the colourful history of the Castle which could be enjoyed by the public all year round.

Says Ashton, "I was very honoured to be asked to revise the show to run as a permanent work. It's fantastic to see it have another lease of life and the chance to connect with so many more people in this re-worke

Laura Hoepker joins the PLASA team

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - Industry veteran Laura Hoepker has joined PLASA as an events sales executive working with the North American team on the PLASA Focus NA regional events.

Hoepker joins PLASA from Electronic Theatre Controls after 19 years where she oversaw ETC's trade shows and events.

PLASA CEO Matthew Griffiths comments: "Laura is a respected and highly regarded industry peer and we are so pleased to welcome her to help us grow our regional events in North America."

PLASA director of media, sales, and marketing Jackie Tien added: "We look forward to our long-time and respected industry friend joining our PLASA family!"

Hoepker can be reached at laura.hoepker@plasa.org, telephone 212-244-1505, ext. 608, and will be at PLASA Focus: Orlando May 15-16.

PLASA Focus: Orlando will be held at the Wyndham Orlando Resort Hotel May 15-16; Focus: Austin will be held at the

Flare Lighting launches debut product

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Flare lighting launched the brand new F-Light 20 at Prolight+ Sound, Frankfurt this month. The F-Light 20 is a wireless LED table centre designed for use in the events industry. The product is made from 8mm glass and houses 2 LED sources. A narrow beam LED source highlights any centrepiece that is placed on top of the unit. A second wider beam LED source lights the table and any glassware around the unit. The F-Light is powered by rechargeable batteries with a life of at least 8 hours, says the company.

The F-Light 20 is available to hire in the UK from Flare Lighting.

(Claire Beeson)

The Evo2MaxX speaker series is a range of active and passive speakers and subwoofer

FBT releases spread of new products at Frankfurt

Details: 14 March 2016

Germany / Italy - FBT, the Italian professional audio company, announced a spread of new products at ProLight+Sound.

The Evo2MaxX speaker series is a range of active and passive speakers and subwoofer that offer durability, portability, excellent performance and value for money.

The EVO2MaxX builds on the strengths of the original EvoMaxX range and features all-new DSP (Digital Sound Processing) with four new factory pre-sets for a more engaging and faithful reproduction, no matter how or where the system is being used. Bass response is also improved at higher volumes with increased SPL (Sound Pressure Level) thanks to new bi-amped high-efficiency drivers and powerful Class D amplifiers, all enclosed in sturdy yet lightweight polypropylene cabinets.

The new EVO2MaxX range consists of seven models - 3 x 2-way active speakers all featuring 400W + 100W amplification (Evo2MaxX 6

Laserworld extends Pure laser range

Details: 14 March 2016

Germany - Laserworld launched the Pure Sapphire Compact and the Purelight Compact Series at last year's Prolight+Sound in Frankfurt . Both series became best sellers within a very short time.

At this year's Prolight+Sound Laserworld launched the 'big brothers' of both series, which have an extremely high output power. The new devices of the Pure Sapphire Compact Series are the PS-36.000RGB Compact and the PS-70.000RGB Compact with output performances of up to 36 watt and 70 watt respectively. They are ideal especially for huge indoor events, like in large halls or discos and even for outdoor use at arenas, open air events or in stadiums.

The Purelight Series now has four additional new laser systems: The PL-20.000 in the RGB or single green versions with up to 20 watt and the PL-40.000, which is also available as RGB or single green version and an output power of up to 40 watt

The Starlight sound and lighting cabinet integrates FOH and monitor sound and stage lighting within a pair of portable trapezoidal PA cabinets

Studiomaster's Frankfurt double debut

Details: 14 March 2016

Germany - Studiomaster showed two major new product series at Musikmesse for the first time outside of the US: the Starlight integrated sound and lighting speaker cabinets, which caused a major stir when shown in prototype form at NAMM this year, were given a European debut in final pre-production form, and the newly complete Horizon 2000 mixer range was on display, comprising two self powered and two passive variants.

The Starlight sound and lighting cabinet integrates FOH and monitor sound and stage lighting within a pair of portable trapezoidal PA cabinets. Comprising two stand or pole mountable, two-way 12 inch or 15 inch cabinets, Starlight combines 250 watt self powered FOH reinforcement and a 50 watt powered side mounted monitor driver within each cabinet. Each cabinet features a rear panel mounted 2-channel mixer with one balanced XLR mic and line inputs, and one with ba

Martin Pro Clean Supreme comes to market

Details: 14 March 2016

Denmark - Tried, tested and used internally by Martin Professional for years, Pro Clean Supreme maintenance fluid for haze and smoke machines is now available to the market.

Using Pro Clean Supreme on a regular basis reduces clogging, extends the life of haze and smoke machines and keeps atmospheric effects performing at their highest level.

By providing longevity of the heat exchanger, Pro Clean Supreme is both a professional and cost-effective cleaning solution. It is water-based and leaves no residue.

By using the highest grade ingredients available while remaining eco-friendly, Martin fluids are both effective and safe, says the company.

(Jim Evans)

High End Systems at the Hype Hotel

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - Held 12-18 March in Austin, the annual South By Southwest Music Conference has in recent years grown to encompass film and interactive media, but for many who travel to Texas, it's all about the music. With over 2,000 acts from 49 countries performing on over 100 stages, the capital city truly lives up to its' moniker, 'Live Music Capital Of The World'. And although SXSW's focus remains on emerging talent, established artists now line up to play intimate showcases during the festival.

With Austin as home base, High End Systems takes a special approach to the festival, both in support of the visiting lighting designers - many who are embracing the new Hog 4 console, and of the Hype Hotel venue, which featured Passion Pit, Cold War Kids, Ra Ra Riot and 60 other performers at the transformed downtown space.

Sponsored by Taco Bell, Hype Hotel is the brainchild of MP3 blog ag

Yes Rental invests in APG

Details: 14 March 2016

Belgium - Yes Rental is one of Belgium's fastest-expanding dry hire companies. Based in Tournai, the company is situated barely 5km from the French border, and just 20km from Lille, and is thus ideally placed right in the heart of Europe. Initially, Yes Rental MD, Frederic Van Durmen, concentrated mainly on developing the lighting department. Now that it has gained a considerable size and reputation and is fully stocked with the latest equipment, he decided that the time was right to move into supplying audio equipment as well. After careful reflection and a number of comparative listening tests, he opted to invest in a significant rental inventory of APG equipment.

The first tranche comprised 24 x SMX15 stage monitors complete with racks equipped with DMS26 digital processors and 24 x SA30:2 amplifiers, making Yes Rental one of the first customers for the new APG amplifiers rec

XL Events illuminates Iron Man 3 premier

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - XL Events supplied LED screen for the UK premiere of Iron Man 3 - the latest installment of the blockbuster Paramount Pictures and Marvel Enterprises franchise - at an event staged in London's Leicester Square.

To display logos and character images from the movie, the design called for vertical LED "banners" which towered above the waiting crowds in the Square's gardens. Each banner was 3m high and mounted on a 2m high plinth to ensure that the LED was visible from all around the cinema.

XL Events supplied 147 tiles of Pixled FX-11 outdoor LED which was rigged in XL's special 3x2 touring frames - allowing the LED tiles to be pre-cabled ahead of installation - saving valuable time on the day.

Working in the gardens of Leicester Square proved challenging due to the soft ground in the grassy areas, which meant all the LED had to be manually lifted into pla

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