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04 November 2025

USA - KV2 Audio is gearing up to exhibit for the first time at LDI 2025 in Las Vegas from 7-9 December. The team, led by the company's most recent hire, US sales executive Max Clixby, can be found in audio demo room W266.

Popular on Broadway, KV2 counts several major productions to its name, including The Lion King, Pretty Woman and Kinky Boots among others. 

Max Clixby is eager for more sound designers and venue owners to discover KV2. “This is why we opted for a demo room rather than a stand on the show floor,” he says. “For people who are not yet familiar with KV2, a demo speaks a thousand words. We’ll be showcasing our full range of active and passive point source loudspeakers, from the ultra-compact Cube which delivers massive bang for its buck, right up to the hugely powerful VHD2.21, a staple in dance clubs

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04 November 2025

USA - Antari has announced the release of the DNG-50 Low-Lying Fog Machine, a solution designed to deliver ‘dramatic, ground-hugging fog effects without the use of dry ice or liquid CO₂’. Suitable for small to midsize venues, the DNG-50 combines ultrasonic technology with Antari’s engineering to transform distilled water and fog fluid into a dense, clean, and cloud-like low-lying fog.

The DNG-50 is designed for both stage and mobile setups, making it a suitable fit for weddings, theatres, studios, and special events. Its continuous low fog output and optimised fluid ratio ensure consistent, professional-quality results every time, while built-in safety features such as voltage protection and a low water level sensor provide peace of mind during operation.

The DNG-50 offers versatile control options including manual, timer, DMX, and optional W

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04 November 2025

USA - Renkus-Heinz has appointed Jonathan Phillips as chief revenue officer (CRO). Phillips will oversee global partnerships and revenue strategy.

"Jonathan's operational experience and technical background make him an excellent addition to our leadership team," said Monika Smetona, president of Renkus-Heinz. "His track record building businesses and developing new markets and products aligns with our expansion objectives, and his strategic mindset and passion for technology reflect our core values."

Phillips brings 25+ years’ expertise scaling technology companies from innovation to market. A named inventor on patents in materials processing and algorithmic analysis, he secured multi-million-dollar development programmes from the Canadian government while advancing manufacturing technologies with an advanced science team at Equispheres. Earlier, h

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04 November 2025

Nurturing Talent - A fund to help the struggling grassroots music venues in Manchester "where talent is nurtured and the city's music begins" has been established. The £245,000 fund created by Manchester City Council, in partnership with the Music Venue Trust, has been set up to meet the cost of increasing business rates. Small venues are feeling "financial strain" following a cut in discounts given by the government's business rates scheme, external from 75% in 2024/25 down to 40% in 2025/26, the trust said.

Kate Lowes, from the Manchester Music City network said: "Business rates relief is one of the sector's most pressing concerns". Applications are open until Christmas for the fund, which is raised from revenue generated by concerts such as Oasis at Heaton Park and business rates from larger venues including the new Co-op Live arena.

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03 November 2025

Australia - Outline has announced the appointment of Audio Visual Engineering (AVE) as its new exclusive distributor for Australia. With more than two decades of experience, AVE combines technical expertise with a nationwide support network.

Founded in the early 2000s, AVE began as a manufacturer, a background that provided the company with a hands-on understanding of audio engineering and product quality. “That experience continues to drive our mission to source and wholesale products that deliver exceptional value for money,” says Robert Szabo, owner/director of AVE. “We’ve grown into a trusted name by being relentless in finding high-quality, reliable, and accessible gear for our professional clients.”

“AVE’s team immediately stood out for their deep technical insight and genuine passion for sound,” comments Fernando Rey Méndez, s

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03 November 2025

UK/USA - Following a fruitful informal alliance for many years, recent events have prompted Fuse Technical Group (Fuse TG) to announce the official acquisition of UK-based Video Design into its core operations.

Fuse TG, an established leader in the provision of video and associated advanced technologies to the presentation and events market in North America, has offices and resources across nine US cities, as well as nascent operations across the Atlantic.

For many years Fuse has been servicing the needs of its clients in the European market and have long found Video Design a good fit for providing technical expertise, resources and logistical support to their work. Bringing them formally into the fold was always on the horizon and now is the perfect moment.

In Europe, Video Design has forged a reputation as one of the most influential UK vid

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03 November 2025

India - Superstar Anirudh recently played an incendiary homecoming show as the grand finale to his Hukum world tour, staged at a special site in Kuvathur on the East Coast Road (ECR) in Chennai, complete with ‘a spectacular lighting design’ by Bala Subramanya (Vinod), Albin Biju and Guru Somayaji from Bangalore-based design studio 369 Design Lab.

It was the first time that Robe iForte LTX Follow Spots – running on RoboSpot remote following systems – were used for a live music show in India.

The RoboSpot system – six iForte LTXs and four BaseStations – was supplied to Anirudh’s production and the show’s main lighting contractor, Bangalore-based Reynolds, by SSL Media from Mumbai.

Guru and Vinod had pushed to get the iFortes and the RoboSpot system on to the show, as they needed a powerful follow spotting solution to co

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03 November 2025

USA - The San Francisco Opera (SFO) is bringing a new level of versatility to its repertory lighting with the addition of Elation’s multi-functional Paragon moving head fixtures. Under the guidance of Justin Partier, resident lighting director at the War Memorial Opera House, the company has integrated 26 Paragon LT fixtures across its season productions, including Rigoletto, Dead Man Walking, Parsifal, and upcoming show The Monkey King (opening 14 November).

Having served as SFO’s resident lighting director for seven years, Partier faced the challenge of updating the company’s aging inventory of 25-year-old 1200W discharge lamp fixtures. Based on his own observations as well as requirements from designers, his wish list for replacement fixtures was extensive: brightness to compete with the venue’s existing HMI lig

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03 November 2025

UK - As RG Jones approaches its centenary year, the company is evolving its business strategy, focusing on investment in both equipment and people. With the appointment of commercial manager Sam Thomas in November 2024, the company began a period of reflection as Thomas took time to fully understand the mechanics of the business and what is required to maintain agility and efficiency in an ever-changing industry.

The result of this observation is the recent appointment of Sam Brazier and Ricky Spiers as project managers in the Sound Engineering Pro Audio Division, alongside significant investment in audio inventory.

“Looking at the last 20 years, RG Jones has enjoyed some spectacular success stories, so we chose to examine the company along that timeframe and decide how to better that,” Thomas explains. “With a company this established, we can

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31 October 2025

Ireland - ETC has announced a new distribution partnership with Dublin-based PSI Production Services (PSI), marking ‘a significant step forward’ in the company’s expansion across the Republic of Ireland.

Driven by the continued growth of ETC’s business in Ireland, this new appointment will enhance local infrastructure and strengthen the service and supply of ETC’s products to its sales and rental partners, venues, and end users across the country.

“We’ve seen a significant increase in ETC equipment use across Ireland, and appointing PSI as our official distributor is a key step in strengthening our local support,” comments Jeremy Roberts, regional sales manager at ETC. “We’ve had a long-standing relationship with PSI, and their technical expertise, industry connections, and commitment to quality make them the ideal partner for thi

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31 October 2025

Ukraine - HK Audio has named Eurhythmics as its new official distributor for Ukraine. Eurhythmics has been active in the professional audio equipment sector since 1991 and is one of the leading distributors in Ukraine’s audio industry. Its experienced team offers a comprehensive portfolio of services – from consulting and sales to technical system planning, installation and support for audio solutions of any size and complexity.

Sándor Molnár, managing director of Eurhythmics, comments: "We are proud to have become the distributor for HK Audio, a brand synonymous with quality, innovation, and reliability. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration and to driving the future of audio excellence in Ukraine."

Eurhythmics is the official representative of numerous high-profile international audio brands in Ukraine and several European countries und

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31 October 2025

Ireland - Solid State Logic has announced that Murt Whelan Sound (MWS Ltd) will serve as its rental & resale partner for SSL Live products in Ireland.

MWS Ltd will offer local sales and technical support on behalf of SSL across Ireland and will assist its customers the live events, touring, and installation markets. The appointment covers the entire SSL Live product range including consoles, interfaces, software solutions and more.

“We’re pleased to welcome MWS Ltd as an SSL Live R2 Partner,” says Sam Bath, SSL UK sales & distribution manager. “Their reputation for quality and dedication to high-calibre audio makes them a perfect partner to support and expand SSL Live’s presence in Ireland.”

Murt Whelan, managing director of MWS Ltd, comments: "We are proud to bring SSL's solutions to both our existing clients and new cust

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31 October 2025

France - Les Salles du Carrousel, housed beneath the glass pyramid of the Louvre in the heart of Paris, offers 6,635m² of modular interior space to cater for events of all types and sizes. As the site operator, Viparis has relied for many years on the expertise of Magnum – one of France’s leading audiovisual providers – to deliver high-end AV solutions. When the time came to renew the audio systems, Magnum selected the new CCL (Compact Cardioid Line Array) system from d&b audiotechnik to elevate the venue’s audio offering whilst respecting both Viparis’ and Magnum’s stringent sustainability criteria.

“The previous system, while functional, was over 10 years old, and starting to show signs of wear and tear,” explained Eduard Dubus, who heads up the technical team at Magnum. “We were looking to replace it with something more modern, and

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31 October 2025

USA - The Billboard Latin Music Awards, celebrated at the James L. Knight Centre in Miami on 23 October, was a showcase of talent, remarkable moments, and new technology. Broadcast live on Telemundo, the Latin Billboards highlighted the best in Latin music with performances from notable artists.

Broadcast mixer Anthony Portillo and music mixer Carlos Alvarez, alongside FOH engineer Raul Gonzalez, house production mixer Raphael Alkins, and monitors engineer Joe Lizano, ensured every note and beat was ‘captured with precision’.

For the first time, two of the new Shure DCA901 microphones were deployed. Positioned strategically in the venue, the DCA901’s eight lobes served as the centerpiece of the event’s audience sound design.

“For more than two decades, Shure has been an invaluable part of our broadcasts, consisten

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31 October 2025

UK - Cheltenham Racecourse has upgraded to a new L-Acoustics professional sound system designed and installed by Audiotek in conjunction with technical service provider Racetech.

The upgrade replaces parts of the existing PA system with a fully monitored system that delivers speech intelligibility for live commentary, background music, race-day announcements and emergency and evacuation messaging for up to 75,000 spectators across the grounds.

A project three years in the making, the Jockey Club, which owns and operates Cheltenham Racecourse along with 14 other racecourses across the UK, selected Audiotek following a competitive tender process managed by audio consultant Stuart Strachan of RaceTech, who specified strict performance criteria for the new system based on the British Standard BS 7827.

"Cheltenham is one of the jewels of the Jocke

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31 October 2025

USA - When a passenger vessel moored at 1800 N Harbor Dr in San Diego for a floating party named Noise Complaint, the sound was carefully engineered. With an audience capacity of 1,200 and a layout combining open-air energy up top with a more intimate environment below, the production team leaned on dBTechnologies to deliver sound reinforcement across both decks of the ship.

The event fully utilised the vessel’s two-deck configuration, with crowds moving between an exposed upper deck and an enclosed middle deck. The upper deck served as the primary performance space, deploying Opera Reevo 212 loudspeakers as mains, supported by Opera Reevo 210 out-fills and VIO S118R subwoofers, with additional Opera Reevo 210 cabinets on poles as DJ monitors. The middle deck featured DVX D12 loudspeakers paired with a single S618 subwoofer, maintaining clarity and balance

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31 October 2025

UK - Rise AV, the advocacy group championing gender diversity and professional development in the AV sector, has announced the delegates and mentors for its first-ever Elevate Programme. This six-week initiative is designed to ‘accelerate the growth of high-potential women in the AV sector, equipping them with the skills, support, and confidence to step into leadership roles and thrive’. The event will welcome 25 ‘outstanding women from across the AV sector’.

The programme includes:

Interactive Learning Day: Covering leadership authenticity, communication, conflict resolution, motivation, and finance fundamentals.

Industry Challenges: Small-group challenges tackling real business problems, supported by experienced mentors.

Final Event: Presentations, coaching, and opportunities to sharpen collaboration and impact.

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31 October 2025

Germany - At this year’s IAA Mobility in Munich, Mercedes-Benz showcased its brand universe in the open space of the Apothekenhof (Apothecary Courtyard) of the Residenzhöfe, a museum complex. The team from TLD Planungsgruppe was responsible for the technical planning, implementation and lighting design. High-performance LED systems from GLP, including the KNV Cube and the new JDC Burst 1, were at the heart of the presentation.

In addition to the freely accessible open space in Munich’s city centre, Mercedes-Benz also had a presence at the IAA Summit on the exhibition grounds, where the brand’s technical expertise was the focus. The open space, on the other hand, emphasised emotion, design and staging – and thus light as a central design element.

Early in the design phase, it became clear that replicating the distinctive radiator grille of th

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31 October 2025

USA - From the Downtown Cary Park to the USA Baseball National Training Complex, the town of Cary, North Carolina cares about quality for its residents. In the past two years, the Downtown Cary Park has been awarded numerous awards including being named the No. 1 Best Public Playground in 2025 by USA Today’s 10Best along with awards in 2024 from the National Association of Landscape Professional, the Landscape Contractors Association, WRAL News, and the Triangle Business Journal.

“Cary citizens love coming to Cary facilities because they know they’re going to get a high-quality experience,” said Cailen Waddell, programme supervisor of technical operations for the Town of Cary, NC. “We make it our goal to help everyone provide the best performance possible by ensuring they have the right equipment and sound.”

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31 October 2025

Canada - Hundreds of ADJ luminaires were utilised by local production company Digital Media Integrations to transform the Heritage Park historical village in Calgary, for its annual Ghouls Night Out Halloween event. A combination of moving heads and static wash fixtures was used to create a spooky atmosphere throughout the park, with moody colours, crisp Gobo projections, striking silhouettes and theatrical strobe flashes all contributing to the immersive experience.

Established in 1964, Heritage Park has grown into one of Calgary’s premier tourist attractions. It brings to life the history of Western Canada, covering the 1860s to the 1950s, through period buildings, exhibits, and costumes that give visitors the opportunity to experience life in bygone times. The park’s historical collection comprises 50,000 artifacts and it features 180 exhibit