The three organisations took the decision to join forces and deliver a Scottish exhibition to showcase the latest technologies available for the performance, presentation and events industries. PerformTech will take place on 28 and 29 May 2008 and will be hosted at the RSAMD in Glasgow.
The event will incorporate RSAMD's Technical and Production Arts Graduate Show, as well as building on the annual Black Light Show. PerformTech will provide the ideal platform for industry suppliers and manufacturers to demonstrate their products and services to a Scottish audience, say the organisers.
Gavin Stewart, managing director at Black Light, said: "For a number of years, Black Light have been hosting an exhibition for our customers on an annual basis, with great success. When we were in discussion with RSAMD about merging our two events, we felt it was only fair to approach Northern Light to assist with the workload! As the two leading providers of entertainment technology in Scotland, Northern Light and Black Light are ideally placed to bring our suppliers and customers together under one roof."
David Ripley at the RSAMD, said: "Teaming up with Black Light and Northern Light to deliver one big event makes perfect sense. Not only will our graduates enjoy showcasing their work to a larger audience, they will also have the opportunity to meet with leading industry suppliers and widen their knowledge of available technologies."
The PerformTech event has also received a very positive response from the Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA), the industry's trade body. Jon Petts, commercial manager at PLASA, commented: "PerformTech is an exciting new event organised by the industry, for the industry and PLASA is pleased to offer its support to the three PLASA member companies behind the concept and organisation."
Colin Cuthbert, managing director of Northern Light, concluded: "The distinct lack of a dedicated industry show north of the border made this an extremely easy decision to make. I'm very much looking forward to working together on this project, and I'm sure that it will become an annual event."
(Jim Evans)
