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09 May 2025

Europe - Designer and manufacturer of high-performance, precision-engineered lighting, Light Forms, has announced the appointment of their first European distributor – VisionTwo based in Germany.

VisionTwo is a distribution company for professional theatre, architecture, TV/studio and event technology, supplying modern and innovative lighting technology. This made them the ideal choice to become the dedicated European distributor for Light Forms.

The agreement will offer VisionTwo’s clients access to the Light Forms suite of made-to-measure high-performance lighting solutions. This includes MoonFull,  Moonband 60, Moonring, Lightplane 2.5, Lightplane 1S, Round Lightplane 1 and Lightplane 1 Concave.

Harry Prior, managing director from Light Forms said: “With an eye on growth, we knew that securing better distribution and supply across E

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09 May 2025

UK - London-based integrators, Tateside, has hired two new employees on an apprenticeship basis as part of their commitment to fostering the next generation of AV industry professionals. As part of their training, George and Joe will shadow the Tateside team on projects, undergo technical training and spend time with different departments to gain an understanding of the integration business and the world of AV.

“Many of us started out in AV quite young, and we want to give others the opportunity to do the same,” says Jack Cornish, technical director at Tateside. “It can be difficult for people to find a clear career route into the integration business, so through these apprenticeships, we are offering a path to a future in AV that will hopefully inspire these young people to continue their journey within the company or the wider industry.”

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08 May 2025

USA - Michelle Guadalupe Felix Garcia must be one of the few sound engineers on the planet to have been personally asked by Chris Martin to help Coldplay record at their studio.

How she got there is a story of pure determination and an ambition to raise awareness that has led to the formation of the Audio Accessibility Alliance (AAA), a Clair Global backed industry think tank that aims to open conversations and create meaningful change around disability in entertainment technology and live event production.

When Michelle, who is a blind sound engineer, contacted Live Nation about possible employment opportunities, it marked the beginning of a high-level industry wake-up call.

Live Nation's director of production David Helberg, and VP of concert production Mike Marchetti, invited Michelle to The Conference: Live at Lititz in December

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08 May 2025

USA - After Matt Stephens and Josh Watson of Afterglow Lighting were introduced to Elation’s new Paragon LED profile fixture at LDI in December – courtesy of Chris Healy from the manufacturers’ rep firm Healy Sales – they knew they wanted a closer look, and it didn’t take long before a full demo of the LDI award-winning LED moving head was arranged.

“We’ve been extremely impressed with Elation’s innovation and design over the past decade, and the Paragon is another standout example,” stated Josh Watson, production manager at Afterglow. “We had a gap in our inventory that needed filling, and this fixture was the perfect choice. We were immediately drawn to its IP54 rating, shutters, output, and weight – key features that really stood out to us given its size.” He added: “Our relationship with Chris Healy is one of the main reasons we

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08 May 2025

UK - There’s no denying that event production is evolving, and the demand for high-quality, seamlessly integrated technical equipment has never been greater. As events have grown larger, more immersive, and increasingly complex, the role of technical suppliers has shifted. Gone are the days of simply delivering functional equipment; today, every piece of kit must meet rigorous performance standards while blending seamlessly into its surroundings.

At DCLX, the goal is to create an environment where technology enhances rather than distracts, allowing audiences to engage fully with the event’s creative vision. From cables to weights, lighting fixtures to truss systems, every element we supply is carefully considered to ensure the highest level of quality and reliability.

“Truss plays a foundational role in event production, providing the structura

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07 May 2025

World - The latest issue of LSi is out now, and can be read online for free here.

Inside our new May issue, we discover how Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, home of Welsh rugby, has undergone a major technical revamp. Alongside recent additions like large-format displays, IPTV, LED ribbon boards and a Nexo line array system, the stadium has now upgraded to LED lighting to enhance both match days and concert set-ups. Ian Cullen reports from pitch-side.

From one iconic venue to another: Cat Strom covers Andrea Bocelli’s grand one-night-only performance at Sydney Cricket Ground. Meanwhile, Phil Ward traces the 100-year journey of Shure, from Prohibition-era Chicago to pop culture icon,

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07 May 2025

Switzerland - Doughty Engineering Ltd has announced Menzi EBZ as its new distributor in Switzerland. Menzi EBZ was formed in 2010 after the merger of Menzi Eventtechnik and EBZ Eichberger, and focuses on the distribution of lighting control systems and rigging for event technology service providers, theatres, television, and scenic architecture. 

“We always aim to have the best brands in every product segment, and we’re proud to and excited to add Doughty Engineering as an industry defining name in rigging equipment to our portfolio,” says Andreas Stahl, COO of Menzi ebz ag.

Julian Chiverton, CEO of Doughty Engineering Ltd said of the partnership: “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Menzi EBZ into our network of distributors. With their extensive product portfolio and industry expertise, we feel this to be a perfect match.”

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07 May 2025

UK - Sound Technology has announced distribution of Eve Audio, effective immediately. Eve Audio was founded in 2011 and is an owner-operated company that manufactures professional studio monitors. In a remarkably short time, Eve Audio has grown to a manufacturer with a complete range of professional monitors for different rooms, needs, tastes and budgets.

All Eve Audio studio monitors share the advanced technology AirMotion Transformer. A more open front ensures minimal sound coloration by reducing pressure build-up in front of the cone, while the redesigned internal construction allows tweeters to be manufactured more precisely. A new diaphragm material is used and enables significantly improved distortion behaviour.

A common and important feature of all Eve Audio products is their durability, which plays a significant role when investing in a studi

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07 May 2025

India - Fulcrum Acoustic has announced the appointment of Audio Wizard as its exclusive distributor for India.

Audio Wizard brings considerable experience in professional audio system design, deployment, and support. The company has a strong reputation across verticals such as hospitality, houses of worship, nightlife, and sports venues, all of which increasingly demand high-performance, project-specific sound solutions in the region.

“I’ve known Nitesh Ahuja and his team for over a decade and have seen firsthand the professionalism and technical expertise they bring to every installation,” said Val Gilbert, director of business development for export at Fulcrum Acoustic. “As the Indian AV market continues to grow and prioritise premium audio experiences, Audio Wizard is an ideal partner to introduce Fulcrum’s performance-driven solutions t

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07 May 2025

South Africa - Yamaha Music South Africa recently hosted a four-day Yamaha Audioversity training event at the World of Yamaha in Johannesburg. The training was presented by Andy Cooper, Yamaha’s globally recognised audio expert, and drew wide participation from across the professional audio industry.

Andy Cooper, who has been with Yamaha since 1999, led the training. With decades of experience, including the development of global Dante training courses and over 150 technical videos on Yamaha’s YouTube channel, Cooper brought expertise and insight to the sessions, offering attendees a hands-on approach to Yamaha’s digital sound technologies, from mixing consoles to deep-dives into networked audio systems.

The action-packed workshops, held across four days, were structured to explore Yamaha’s full ecosystem of professional audio soluti

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07 May 2025

Germany - Cape Cross Entertainment Services is a technical full-service provider for film, TV, shows, events and sports based in Cologne. In 2025 it is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The company provides lighting, sound, rigging, cranes, stage and post-production technology for events and TV productions of all sizes and ensures smooth operations.

At the end of last year, the company expanded its portfolio of professional lighting technology with a major investment in GLP’s new impression S500 spotlights. Cape Cross is one of the first companies to use both the S500 Profile and the Wash variant, offering even more powerful and flexible lighting solutions for TV, show and live productions.

The new fixtures have already been used in several high-profile productions, including TV Total Promi Wrestling at the beginning of January 2025, the <

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06 May 2025

Austria - DiGiCo has announced that ATEC Pro has become DiGiCo distributor for Austria. Since 2011, when managing director Manfred Prochazka came on board, ATEC Pro has become an indispensable asset to clients, offering support at every stage of their events. Part of this aim includes adding DiGiCo to their impressive list of exclusive distribution for Austria, and creating the highly regarded Everything AV events, while adding to their training, demo and preparation facilities.

The DiGiCo team will join ATEC Pro on 7 May, at the Arena Wien, for this year’s event, which will feature product overviews from a range of DiGiCo family products, plus a special session delving into AVB and Meyer Spacemap Go integration.

Prochazka knows the power of relationships, so it has always been important to him that ATEC Pro be renowned for more than just

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06 May 2025

UK - Adlib, a leading technical production provider across the live experience industry, has been honoured with a King’s Award for International Trade for outstanding short-term growth in overseas sales.

The Award recognises Adlib’s international reputation and commercial success in delivering projects outside of the UK. Founded in 1984, Adlib is headquartered in Prescot, Merseyside, with locations in Glasgow and London. Between 2022 and 2024, Adlib’s overseas turnover saw significant growth, supported by the company's prominent position within the international touring market. Adlib’s strong relationships with their North American client base has consistently ensured that Adlib are relied on for European, and increasingly global, touring requirements.

John Hughes, managing director of Adlib comments, “We are immensely proud to hav

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06 May 2025

UK - Brompton Technology has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation. Brompton is one of just 197 organisations nationally to receive the 2025 Award, recognised for outstanding achievement in the Innovation category. A total of 199 Awards are made with two companies being recognised with two Awards.

The King’s Award recognises Brompton’s innovation in developing the Tessera SX40, which set a new standard for LED video processing. Supporting 4K workflows with a robust 10G fibre-based data distribution model, Tessera SX40 solves critical bandwidth and cabling challenges for large LED screens in demanding environments.

These, and many other, ongoing enhancements, delivered via software rather than hardware upgrades, have allowed Brompton’s processors to evolve alongside its customers’ needs, preserving investme

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06 May 2025

Singapore - Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay arts centres has recently invested in 170 x Robe moving lights and LED products as part of its technical infrastructure upgrade across venues.

Delivered by Robe’s Asia Pacific office, the Robe equipment includes Painte and Esprite Fresnel and Profile moving lights, Footsie LED footlights and T32 Slim Cyc lights, all of which join the lighting inventory which encompasses a range of lighting brands to cover various requirements.

“These new Robe products contribute to the diversity of our lighting resources,” commented Esplanade’s head of lighting, technical production, Heryadi Yusof (Yadi).

The purchase was the culmination of a collaboration between Robe Asia Pacific and the Robe R&D and production teams in the Czech Republic, especially with the development of the Painte Fresnel.

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06 May 2025

Impact Assessment - Government ministers have pledged to carry out an “economic impact assessment” of its planned changes to copyright law following alarm from across the creative industries and within parliament itself. Ahead of a vote in parliament this week, Labour has vowed to produce a report exploring “the breadth of issues raised in the AI and copyright debate”, including the ways in which AI developers are able to train their systems in the UK.

This marks an acknowledgement of the fears expressed by creatives in recent months, with the likes of Elton John, Cameron Mackintosh and Tom Stoppard condemning a proposed opt-out system under which tech giants would be automatically permitted to train AI models on work unless its creators expressly forbade it.

The government’s latest commitments form part of amendments to the Data (Use and A

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02 May 2025

France - The fantastic line-up for Showlight 2025’s speakers is now complete. We are excited to bring you over 30 speakers covering lighting topics from every discipline and every corner of the globe. Here’s the last group of speakers who’ll be coming to the Parc des Expositions, 19-22 May 2025. There’s something for everyone, so book your ticket now and join us in glorious Dijon!

Frédéric ‘Aldo’ Fayard

Light and laser for New Year’s Eve at Burj Khalifa

Founder of Concept K, Aldo Fayard has 30 years of global experience working on live tours, large-scale events, cinema and permanent installations. He will give us the lowdown on his stunning installation for the New Year’s Eve show in Dubai Downtown, which encompassed a combination of several permanent technologies mixed with a temporary ins

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02 May 2025

UK - Solstice AV has announced a new strategic UK partnership with i3Connect, specialist in large-format touch displays and interactive technologies for collaboration and education.

With Solstice AV now handling local distribution, resellers across the UK will benefit from faster delivery times, enhanced availability and a more efficient ordering process.

Born from the merger of i3-Technologies and CTouch, i3Connect combines the latest technology with a strong commitment to sustainable innovation. From classrooms to boardrooms, i3Connect offers solutions designed to shape the future of learning and collaboration, with a portfolio that includes touchscreens, interactive boards, wireless presenting and more.

“We’re excited to join forces with Solstice AV,” said Kurtis Oliver, country sales manager UK at i3Connect. “This partnership is a

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01 May 2025

UK - Solid State Logic has announced the appointment of 22live as its distributor for SSL Live products in the United Kingdom. The company will provide local reach including sales and technical support on behalf of SSL across the UK, as well as supporting its customers in the music, education, and performance venue markets. The appointment covers the entire SSL Live product line including consoles, interfaces, software solutions and more.

Sam Bath, sales and distribution manager for the SSL Live portfolio, commented on the new appointment: “I am excited that we are partnering with 22live, as they carry a strong reputation and presence in the UK live sector. This relationship will help us extend and expand the full range of services we can offer customers for our SSL Live product line, including sales, rentals, support, and training." 

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01 May 2025

USA - Bandit Lites has announced the addition of the ACME Tornado to its line-up of concert touring inventory.

“The ACME Tornado seamlessly integrates multiple visual effects into a single, versatile fixture, empowering designers to explore and realise their most ambitious creative visions,” said Bandit Lites VP of business and innovation, Jake Tickle.

“The fixture’s colour mixing, sharp gobos, and versatile zoom range provide the tools needed to craft immersive, stand-out looks. By adding the ACME Tornado to our rental fleet, Bandit is reaffirming our commitment to offering designers the latest, most dependable technology to bring their visions to life on the road.”

The Tornado will initially be featured on Trevor Drawdy’s lighting design for country superstar Hardy’s upcoming tour, as well as Mike St-Jean’s lighting design f

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30 April 2025

UK - The Profile Awards for Theatre and Television are once again to be held at the Alexandra Palace Theatre on the last day of the ABTT Show, which this year is Thursday 5 June.

Organised by Durham and Jennie Marenghi in association with the ABTT, the ALPD and the STLD, Ayrton returns as the event’s headline sponsor. Lucky winners are set to take home Patt 23M fixtures on stands, a miniature LED version of the Rank Strand Pattern 23 profile fixture with an engraved base.

The Theatre category of The Profile Awards is currently being judged by eight of the UK’s leading theatre, dance and opera critics, chaired by Variety’s David Benedict, and were not open to nominations.

The TV category is judged by a panel chaired by STLD honorary secretary Stuart Gain and comprising theatre LD Peter Small, TV LD Martin Kempton, and TV directo

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30 April 2025

UK - Production Futures, the organisation founded to create opportunities for young people to learn, train, network and develop real careers in every sector of the production industries, has announced its Industry Partners Pledge with the aim of ensuring that every business in the entertainment production industry can offer training, a placement, or an apprenticeship by 2030.

The initiative seeks to build a more accessible and inclusive industry by nurturing the next generation of talent and promoting a diverse workforce.

The Industry Partners Pledge was announced at Production Futures’ On Tour show at the AO Arena in Manchester, which proved to be the organisation’s busiest ever event with more than 2,000 people in attendance.

To further support its aim of increasing knowledge and accessibility in the sector, t

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30 April 2025

UK - Eikon Group specialises in mastering, localising, and distributing digital entertainment content. With offices in London, Los Angeles, and Sydney, it operates 24/7. Given the vast amounts of digital video content coming in and out and being archived, there's a massive amount of traffic across their network.

Eikon’s London office has three theatres, six media suites, and two theatrical media suites, all of which are in constant use. The 37 Dante-enabled devices in the office were originally on a single VLAN, but as the business evolved, subscription management became problematic. Patrick Roche, senior media systems engineer, was brought on board to streamline their processes. The studio used a Q-SYS Core 500i just for cinema routing in the main theatre, and Roche realised it was massively underutilised.

“The driving force for implementing Dan

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30 April 2025

USA - Stray Production Services, a full-service event production company based in Lititz, Pennsylvania has announced an investment in Elation’s Paragon LED profile moving head. The move strengthens the company's already robust inventory of Elation gear and sets the stage for Paragon to become a workhorse fixture across various indoor and outdoor productions.

Stray is located on the Rock Lititz Campus, a production campus and home to dozens of leading production vendors in the live events industry. Only a short drive from New York, Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia, Stray specialises in events of all types, including large-scale installations. Its extensive Elation inventory is a key part of its production capabilities but as its outdoor event roster continues to grow, so does the need for powerful, IP-rated fixtures.

“We wanted quality