The team from A.C. Entertainment Technologies drove through the night to Nice, France, from London to board a flight to Dubai, arriving at 1am this morning to make the show. "We said we would be at the show and when we say something we mean it, but this is also an important trade show in the Middle East and the only one we exhibit at," said Cally Bacchus, international sales director.
Las Vegas Latest - The National Association of Broadcasters has released its attendance figures for the 2010 NAB Show, billed as the world's largest electronic media event covering filmed entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums. "Content professionals from across the globe turned out in force at the NAB Show, and we're delighted by the extraordinarily positive feedback from both attendees and exhibitors," said NAB executive vice president Dennis Wharton. "The uptick in attendance and dazzling technology on display here in Las Vegas demonstrates again the NAB Show's enduring popularity and status as the premiere global event for the content marketplace." The 2009 NAB Show final attendance was 82,650.
Festival Update - All 250 tickets have been sold for the Sing Ye From The Hillsides Festival which takes place 30 April - 2 May at Britain's highest inn - Tan Hill in West Yorkshire. Musical attractions include British Sea Power, Metronomy and I Like Trains. Last year saw surprise appearances from Klaxons, Arctic Monkeys & Simian Mobile Disco so anything could happen. And there's also Cumberland & Westmorland Wrestling, guided walks, husky racing and other unpredictable activities across the weekend. Britain's Highest Tea party with specially brewed British ale power concludes the proceedings.
(Jim Evans)
