"Attending InfoComm's tradeshow is a valuable investment in both time and money," states Randal A. Lemke, executive director and CEO, InfoComm International. "In just a few days you can visit the most comprehensive array of professional audio, digital signage, display, conferencing and telepresence, lighting, control system and signal distribution technology manufacturers available in one location, all while receiving world-class education and training from leading experts and manufacturers."
Voluntary Work - Mayor of London Boris Johnson is to work on a new strategic plan for volunteering in cultural organisations in the capital. Johnson will work with the team at London Cultural Quarters, which comprises arts organisations, business groups and local councils, to develop a five-year strategic plan aimed at providing a clear framework for volunteering in arts organisations. It will draw on the expertise of policy makers and volunteering representatives.
Johnson said: "Across London a hidden army of volunteers make a huge contribution to the city's unrivalled arts and cultural scene. Their enthusiasm, dedication and knowledge - front of house and behind the scenes - help our fantastic museums, galleries and theatres tick. My appreciation for their commitment cannot be overstated and it's about time they got the recognition they deserve. Our aim is to help cultural organisations of all sizes attract more volunteers and get the very best out them."
Weather Report - Kasabian wrapped up this year's Isle of Wight festival. Singer Tom Meighan thanked some of the 75,000 fans who stood in the rain to watch them adding, "I take my hat off to you. Check out this rain. God Bless you."
A benefit concert in New York's Central Park at which Black Eyed Peas were scheduled to perform was cancelled due to severe thunderstorms. The band ended up performing an "intimate" show for around 80 people backstage.
Family Matters - Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis has said he decided against handing the reins to daughter Emily for now, because she is starting a family. Mr Eavis, 75, said, "I was going to step back and let Emily take over, but Emily got married and is having a baby, which is due at the weekend." He told the BBC he thrived on the stress of running the festival which celebrated its 40th anniversary last year. Last year Mr Eavis said he may have "another 10 years" left in him. He said of his daughter "She does a lot of the programming, a lot of choosing of bands.
"We argue about bands who should be headlining, but she's the ringleader in band selection and very, very bright. "She's very good at programming and very good at ticking me off. We're a great working partnership, but she's not doing so much right now. She wants to keep me going as long as I'm willing and able so I'm still leading the field."
(Jim Evans)
