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17 September 2025

UK - PK Sound, the robotic line array company, has welcomed pro audio industry veteran Mike Case to its team in the role of director of global network & partnerships. Based in the UK, Case brings a strong history of establishing new technologies and advancing industry-leading brands to the Calgary-based manufacturer.

“PK Sound has developed the most exciting and relevant new technology I’ve seen in years, with the power to significantly change the way people work in this industry,” says Case. “Not only do PK’s robotic systems deliver better acoustic performance than conventional line arrays; they also save time and money thanks to a truly new and innovative feature set. This is a young, talented, and passionate team full of exciting potential and I look forward to realising that together with our partner network.”

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17 September 2025

South Africa - Mediatech Africa has confirmed that co-owner Simon Robinson has returned full-time as exhibition director to steer the show’s comeback edition, 1–3 July 2026 at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit & International Convention Centre, Johannesburg.

Robinson launched Mediatech in 2001 at the Sandton Convention Centre and has guided its growth into Africa’s cornerstone event for professional AV, broadcast, production, staging, lighting, and display technology. During the show’s six-year hiatus, he kept close to the market – project-managing large-scale productions and events, and serving as business development manager at one of SA’s big AV distributors.

“Stepping out of the organiser role for a season let me see the industry from other angles,” says Robinson. “Running projects on the ground and spending time

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16 September 2025

Europe - Absen has announced the appointment of Martine Dodwell-Bennett as its new sales director in Europe. Working as part of Absen’s ProAV division, Martine will focus on driving revenue growth, expanding market presence and ensuring operational excellence in the delivery of major projects.

With over 25 years of experience, Martine is a proven sales and management professional. As the former managing director at 3Squared, she led the company in delivering cloud-based software solutions to infrastructure and train operators, readying it for a successful merger with other transport-sector software providers to create Velociti Solutions.

At Lutron Electronics, she played a pivotal role in driving growth and market expansion across Europe and Africa.

“It’s an exciting time to come onboard with Absen, and I’m looking forward to working

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16 September 2025

USA - tvONE has expanded its North, Central and South America (NCSA) sales team with the appointment of two new regional sales managers. Steve Payne joins as Midwest regional sales manager, and Mike Dailey takes on the same role for the Northeast.

Based in Chicago, Steve Payne brings 20 years of AV industry experience. His career spans sales with AV manufacturer Analog Way, along with extensive hands-on expertise in live events, rental and staging as a video engineer, and integration work as both a field engineer and onsite collaboration engineer.

Based in Northern New Jersey, Mike Dailey offers three decades of AV sales experience across manufacturers, distribution, and representative firms. Earlier in his career, he also spent five years as a morning radio host in Las Vegas and Connecticut.

Jonathan Begleiter, director of sales, NCSA, said:

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12 September 2025

Europe - David Schubert has joined the sales team of GLP as senior sales manager. In his new role, he supports sales activities in Germany and Switzerland, contributing to the continued expansion of the company’s market presence.

A trained wholesale and foreign trade specialist, Schubert brings more than two decades of experience in the professional event and media technology industry. Following his vocational training, he gained extensive expertise in both inside and field sales and soon specialised in the distribution of lighting technology. Since 2010, he has been continuously active in sales, focusing primarily on field sales from 2015 onwards.

“I am very excited about my new role at GLP and about introducing our innovative products to customers, supporting them in turning their creative ideas into reality, while also nurturing existing partn

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11 September 2025

UK - Wharfedale Pro has welcomed Han Luis Cera to its team. Based in the UK, Han joins as application and solutions manager strengthening the Wharfedale Pro international team.

Han has extensive experience as a live sound engineer, primarily FOH and monitor engineering, as well as being the module leader in both digital production implementation and advanced mixing techniques. He is also a successful musician, composer and producer, whose work was featured in various BBC nature documentaries.

Danny Clarke, sales director at Wharfedale Pro, comments: "Han's extensive knowledge will be a valuable asset for us here at Wharfedale Pro. He will be joining Marko and Marci within the Application and Solutions team, strengthening our global support for all our customers. It's a pleasure to have him on board."

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10 September 2025

Europe - PPDS, global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, has announced the appointment of digital signage sales specialist, Hendrik Hack.

Taking the role of sales manager digital signage for north and northeast Germany, Hendrik joins PPDS with a career spanning almost 10 years, specialising exclusively in digital signage and interactive display sales and project management.

Based in Hamburg, Hendrik brings knowledge and experience to PPDS’ DACH sales team, providing a holistic perspective of the AV channel, having previously held roles in manufacturing, distribution, sales, projects, and aftercare.

Reporting to Konstantin Flabouriaris, sales director for DACH, Hendrik will play a key role in PPDS achieving its growth ambitions for Philips digital signage, as well as value added solutions such as Philips W

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10 September 2025

USA - Bandit Lites has announced the addition of Mark Butler as project manager. With decades of international experience in the lighting and entertainment industry, Butler brings considerable knowledge of touring, production, and technical leadership to the Bandit team.

Butler, who is transferring from Las Vegas to Knoxville, has collaborated with top artists, cruise lines, and theatrical productions. His expertise includes Vectorworks drafting, show control, rigging, automation, and live event setup, along with his positive demeaner he brings to every project. He has successfully managed cross-disciplinary teams, trained crews, and led large-scale technical operations in high-pressure environments around the world.

“I’m grateful to use my experience to make life on the road easier for the crew,” said Butler. “What stands out most to me is B

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04 September 2025

USA - Christie has announced the appointment of Jim Hallas as vice-president, product management. Reporting to president and COO Michael Phipps, Hallas will lead the company’s display product strategy, ensuring Christie delivers customer-centric solutions that advance the cinema, ProAV, and industrial markets.  

Jim holds graduate degrees in engineering and business and brings a wealth of diverse experience. He has served as an adjunct professor and an entrepreneur and has built businesses within leading technology organisations, including IBM and Texas Instruments (TI). Most recently, Hallas served as business and engineering manager for the DLP Cinema, ProAV, and Industrial Group at TI, where his team pioneered the HEP pixel technology and holds five patents for various technology innovations.

Michael Phipps, president and COO of Christie, says

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29 August 2025

UK - Earlier this month, a peloton of friends, colleagues and fans of ‘Pete The Greek’ (PTG) left Tower Bridge to cycle to Whitstable.

PTG’s standing in the industry is reflected in the many tributes paid by his industry peers. Neg Earth Lights wrote on social media: “Pete was a true legend of the industry; the ultimate rigger who made even the most daunting tasks feel achievable. Pete shared his wealth of expertise willingly, and with kindness, to anyone who wanted to learn and has doubtless been instrumental to countless careers, ensuring a generation (or more) of riggers will carry his dedication to safety and precision forward in their work.”

Prior to Pete's sudden death, this ride was undertaken annually in August, a social event ending with PTG hosting a BBQ on the beach outside his beach hut. Cold beers, grilled fresh fish and oyster

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28 August 2025

USA - Bandit Lites has announced new hires and internal promotions that strengthen the marketing and integration business services teams.

Matt Holton joins Bandit Lites as marketing & media coordinator, bringing over a decade of professional experience in video production, motion graphics, storytelling, and client relations. He has produced hundreds of videos and multimedia campaigns, managing projects from concept through final delivery, and has worked closely with designers and copywriters to create cohesive, engaging content.

“I couldn’t be happier with my position here at Bandit! The ability to flex my creative storytelling skills daily in such a cool, fascinating industry makes this a dream job!” said Holton.

Brianna Byars joins Bandit Lites as an administrative assistant with a focus in marketing. She brings a strong backgroun

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27 August 2025

USA - dBTechnologies USA has announced the appointment of Scott Thompson as Western US regional sales manager, bringing more than two decades of experience in the pro audio and music industry to the role.

Thompson most recently served as vice-president of sales at The Music Link, where he managed more than $20m in worldwide sales across multiple channels, supported a global distributor network, and oversaw the successful launch of a European 3PL warehouse that expanded the company’s international footprint. He also held leadership roles at Córdoba Music Group, driving both domestic and international sales efforts for the Córdoba and Guild brands during a pivotal period of growth.

Before transitioning fully into sales leadership, Thompson worked as an independent audio engineer for nearly a decade.

“I’m truly excited to join the dBTech

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26 August 2025

USA - Audinate Group has announced the appointment of TJ Adams to the newly-created position of chief platform officer. Adams joins Audinate from QSC, where he was senior vice-president, Q-SYS product strategy and was instrumental in the development of the Q-SYS platform. He previously held engineering, sales and product management roles at Biamp and SITA (formerly Com-Net Software).

In his new role, Adams will lead Audinate’s platform strategy to deliver an interoperable audio, video, control and management platform. Building on an established and strong foundation across the millions of Dante-enabled devices in the field, Adams will lead Audinate’s initiatives to deliver cohesive platform software, products and service offerings for designers, integrators and users of AV systems across a wide spectrum of vertical markets and applications. He will repor

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22 August 2025

UK - PRG UK’s corporate events team continues to grow with the appointment of Cameron Bannister as director of corporate & special events, Ben Hornshaw as head of projects and the addition of Scott Rooney – Ashby as account director, joining technical account manager Nick Clarke.

Cameron has been a pillar at PRG for over 16 years with 10 years in the corporate market, successfully delivering high-profile events across the globe. His portfolio includes large-scale events including the open ceremonies and full-service productions for clients including NVIDIA, Google and UEFA. “Our side of the business has seen incredible success this year and we are continuing to push forward into 2026,” says Bannister. “With our newly strengthened team, I’m very excited to continue to deliver outstanding events around the world, ensuring our clients receive th

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22 August 2025

USA - Solid State Logic has appointed Mark Skipper to the position of national sales manager, Eastern US, where he is responsible for SSL Broadcast and Live solutions. In his new role, Skipper joins SSL’s US-based distributor, Group One Ltd. as part of expanding its business development and customer relationships, reporting to Rick Naqvi, senior VP of USA sales.

Skipper, who is based in southern Virginia, brings more than two decades of broadcast and professional audio experience to his role. Prior to starting with SSL, he has been a recording studio owner and A1 sports mixer for top networks including NBC, ESPN, Fox, CBS and others. He is also experienced in music production as a classically trained violist who has performed and recorded with multiple chamber orchestras and musical ensembles.

"Throughout my audio career, I've approached studio pro

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20 August 2025

Europe - The Laserworld Group has announced the appointment of Fabián Mercado as the new international sales manager for the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking markets. Mercado brings experience to the team, with an understanding of the laser industry from both a technical and creative perspective.

His background in laser shows of various scales, theatrical lighting, and laser mapping, combined with an artistic vision, qualifies him to provide clients with technical and commercial support. The company intends to expand its presence in the Spanish-speaking market with this personnel decision. The company expresses confidence that his leadership will strengthen client relationships and drive growth.

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19 August 2025

USA - Renkus-Heinz continues to strengthen its engineering department with the addition of three new team members. Hai Le joins the team as embedded software engineer, Robert Newman takes on the role of loudspeaker engineering technician, and Peng Yin joins as senior software engineer. 

“As world leaders in professional loudspeaker technology, it’s important for Renkus-Heinz to keep investing in core research and development teams,” explains Ralph Heinz, chief technology officer at Renkus-Heinz. “We love finding talented individuals who are passionate about what we do here, so we can keep delivering on our commitment to innovation and technological excellence.”  

Hai Le brings over 20 years of experience working on embedded software development. Since completing a master’s degree in computer science at California State University, Full

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18 August 2025

Canada - Adamson has announced the appointment of Sylvain Thévenard as software manager.

Thévenard brings extensive experience in the audio industry, having roots in both recording studio and live sound engineering, and is dedicated to enhancing the enjoyment and coherence of music. His expertise in spatial audio, which he began exploring in 2010, allowed him to create elevated sound imaging experiences. As a spatial audio architect at Adamson, he played a key role in developing the FletcherMachine with the European software team.

Brian Fraser, head of product & technology at Adamson, expressed enthusiasm about Thévenard's promotion: “Sylvain’s advancement within the company reflects the dedication Adamson has to developing incredible technology in-house. We are excited to develop more user-friendly and cutting-edge software products that

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15 August 2025

Asia - Nexo has announced a significant addition to its engineering support team, welcoming Joe Yeung Ka Chun as engineering support manager focusing on Asian markets.

Joe brings with him nearly two decades of experience in the professional audio industry, including his most recent role as a senior audio technician at the prestigious integrated resort MGM Macau.

Throughout his career, Joe has served as a sound engineer for numerous high-profile events and venues across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.

“I am excited by the challenge of joining Nexo and becoming part of a highly specialised engineering support team, and I look forward to strengthening the relationships between Nexo and our partners in Asia,” comments Joe, ahead of taking up his new role.

Commenting on behalf of Nexo, engineering support director François Deffa

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15 August 2025

USA - Bandit Lites has added new team members whose expertise in technical services, IT, and facilities maintenance will further enhance the company’s ability to deliver production support: Julio Villarreal as QC coordinator, Sam Khamees as electronics technician, Nick Ehrhart as IT support technician, and Mason Whiffen as facilities maintenance technician.

Julio Villarreal brings hands-on experience with technical systems, lighting equipment, and operational troubleshooting. “Being QC Coordinator, I am proud that my work helps reflect the high standard that Bandit Lites holds for itself, and that the hard work I put in day in and day out contributes to every show we power,” he states.

Sam Khamees joins with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Techniques from Dijlah University and advanced skills in diagnostics, schematics interpretat

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14 August 2025

UK - Backup Tech, the charity supporting those working behind the scenes in the entertainment technology industry, has announced the appointment of Lee Dennison as its new chair.

Lee, a Backup trustee for 13 years, and orchestrator of the popular annual Village Fete, has taken over the reins from Piers Shepperd, who has served as chair for the past three years and a trustee for a decade. He has been instrumental in implementing a highly successful structure behind the scenes, building on the foundations of his predecessor.

During his time at the charity, he has seen Backup continue to provide vital medical grants and address the challenges faced by today’s freelancers by increasing its initiatives around Wellbeing Support; including sharing industry initiatives that help improve awareness and foster more open communication about mental health, addi

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14 August 2025

UK - TMB has announced that Paul Brazil has joined their global customer development team. Based in the UK, with 17 years of experience, TMB notes Paul brings a wealth of knowledge in production and staging technology, operations, and product applications across live events, theatre, and high-end film and television.

Born and raised in London, Paul earned a degree in History and Politics. During his studies, he spent summers working for PRG - loading lorries, cleaning cables, and learning the ropes of the industry firsthand. After graduation, he returned to the world of lighting, beginning as a ‘lampy’ at Essential Lighting before moving into a sales role at White Light.

Paul’s career took a pivotal turn when a former manager introduced him to the film and television lighting world. He joined Richard Martin Lighting, where he progressed from te

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14 August 2025

USA - Lectrosonics has announced that Nick Haring has joined the company as Eastern US regional sales and technical manager. Nick will play a vital role in Lectrosonics’ business across 20 states in the eastern region, representing Lectrosonics products to dealers, rep firms, systems integrators, as well as existing and future customers.  

Nick comes to Lectrosonics with an extensive background in the pro audio, lighting and MI industries. After graduation, he held a variety of managerial roles at Guitar Centre, before joining Jetwave Wireless as director of sales, a boutique firm specialising in high-end deployment of production wireless technologies. Most recently, Nick has been a managing member at Red Label Productions, overseeing and participating in all activities of a sound, lighting and event production company.

“I’m really excited to

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13 August 2025

UK - Solstice AV has announced the appointment of Mike Day as technical sales manager – LED. Effective immediately, Hampshire-based Mike brings almost 15 years of knowledge and experience in the AV industry to the Solstice team, including more than three years of hands-on LED expertise and over a decade in distribution-focused roles.

Reporting to Solstice AV company director Paul Midwood, Mike joins the team at a time of significant opportunity for LED in the UK, as demand continues to grow across an ever-expanding range of markets, including corporate, education, and extended reality (XR) environments. Solstice AV works with a growing number of leading global LED manufacturers, including PPDS (Philips Professional Displays), BOE, LianTronics, and more.

Mike will be instrumental in developing Solstice AV’s technical sales capabilities and support