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30 October 2025

Czech Republic - Solid State Logic has announced the appointment of Commercial Audio as its distributor in the Czech Republic and Slovakia regions. The company will provide end-to-end distribution services for SSL and Harrison Audio in both countries, including warehousing, logistics and support.

The appointment builds on SSL's existing relationship with Commercial Audio in Poland for nearly 20 years and will cover ACP (audio creation products) and large format consoles for live, broadcast, and studio.

Headquartered in Warsaw, Commercial Audio has recently expanded its reach into Czech Republic and Slovakia with a dedicated team.

"I’m very excited to announce an expanded partnership with Commercial Audio into Czech Republic and Slovakia," said Genevieve Little, sales executive, SSL Audio Creation products. "Having an already established rel

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30 October 2025

Qatar - PRG has announced the expansion of its Middle East operations into the State of Qatar.

This move builds on PRG’s delivery of major events in the region, including the FIFA Fan Festival, World Aquatics Championships, and the AFC Asian Cup opening ceremony. PRG sees Qatar as ‘a vital market for its continued regional growth’.

Since its expansion into Saudi Arabia in 2021, PRG Middle East has grown significantly and continues to invest in equipment, facilities, and staff.

Leading the new venture in Qatar is Harry Lister, who has been appointed general manager of PRG Qatar. Lister brings a deep understanding of the Qatari market and has built strong, long-standing relationships with key clients over the years. He will continue to serve concurrently as director of account management for the Middle East.

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30 October 2025

USA - Spanning over 40 stops in arenas, amphitheatres and outdoor festivals across the United States, Dierks Bentley’s 2025 Broken Branches Tour featured the musician’s full repertoire, including classics and tracks from his latest album, Broken Branches. ACT Entertainment provided the audio backbone necessary for the production.

The tour’s audio workflow was designed by front-of-house and systems engineer James ‘Pugsley’ McDermott, who worked with ACT Entertainment to leverage Avid Venue S6L-24C consoles and a PK Sound Trinity Black Line Source System for a flexible, fast-deploying setup. The Avid consoles played a central role in the workflow. The system’s tight integration with Pro Tools and networked audio allowed for seamless virtual soundchecks, real-time adjustments and precise control over dynamics and EQ.

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30 October 2025

France - When Collectif La Bringue and Minuits took over Nantes’ 9,000-capacity Zenith Arena for Calling For Rave, they made history. This was the first time the venue, a cornerstone of France’s touring circuit, had hosted an all-night techno event. For audio, the team turned to long-time collaborator Combeuil Audio and its Funktion-One sound systems.

“Zenith Nantes is a major institution for entertainment production,” said Esteban Haie of Collectif La Bringue and 99dB. “Our goal was to deconstruct the venue’s image and create a true rave experience in a concert hall environment. Funktion-One has been with us since the beginning, so it was the obvious choice.”

Working with La Bringue’s production team, Combeuil Audio designed a system to deliver powerful, coherent coverage across the vast arena. Suspended Evo 7T arrays with F

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30 October 2025

USA - In June, for the first time since 2019, Starbucks convened its Leadership Experience conference, bringing together more than 14,500 of its store managers and other Starbucks leaders at Thomas & Mack Centre in Las Vegas. The three-day gathering included breakouts and workshops, keynote speakers, competitions, live musical performances, all backed by a large-scale Cohesion audio system.

FOH engineer Andrew Waterman, who also serves as account manager for global brands Starbucks and Microsoft, was entrusted to select the PA. “I’ve done a lot of events lately with Cohesion, and the sound and the coverage have been amazing,” he said. “It’s just so smooth and good sounding. It’s a team effort, and I think James [Ellison, system engineer] has done an amazing job with the design, so my hat’s off, for sure.”

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30 October 2025

India - Jaipur-based rental company Chopra Sound has invested in 24 of Martin Audio’s flagship WPL line array enclosures. This will ‘redefine large-scale event production’ for the family business across the Indian north-west state of Rajasthan.

Now in its 50th year, the company placed the order – which also includes 16 SXH218 (2 x 18”) subwoofers and 10 iKON amplifiers – with VMT, Martin Audio’s exclusive Indian distributor. They, in turn, emphasise that the scale of the system enables Chopra to cover even the largest venues with ease. “This massive deployment gives them the capability to take on projects of unprecedented size without compromising quality,” they say.

“Choosing Martin Audio has given us a clear edge in the market,” believes Puneet Chopra, founder and director of Chopra Sound. “The WPL line arrays provide scale

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30 October 2025

Sweden - Hip hop star Ant Wan’s brief career featured hits like Malaika and Komplicerat before announcing his retirement in 2025.

Months before he withdrew from the public eye, the artist appeared at Stockholm’s Tele2 arena. A record number of fans saw him there, surpassing even the crowd drawn by Madonna. Setting the mood for the occasion was an evocative lighting design by Jakob Larsson of Light It Production, who worked closely with artistic director Alexander Wessely.

The two collaborators created a powerful theatrical sense on the big stage with a show that was divided into three parts: the first marked by a ‘cold snow’ theme with cool colours and snow machine effects; the second characterised by a ‘fire theme’, animated by oranges and reds along with pyro effects; and the third (on a satellite stage) featured peaco

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30 October 2025

USA/Europe - Obsidian Control Systems has announced the release of Netron V3, the third major update to its Netron data distribution platform for entertainment. Netron V3 includes enhanced protocols, improved stability, and new management tools.

“With Netron V3, we’re providing lighting professionals with a future-proof ecosystem that streamlines setup, enhances performance, and adapts to every application,” said Koy Neminathan, business development director at Obsidian Control Systems. “With V3, we’ve taken a major step forward by unifying every device under one consistent platform. It includes smarter features and a host of user-requested improvements from lighting professionals worldwide that strengthen its role as the trusted backbone of any lighting system.”

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30 October 2025

UK - Prolight is excited to announce that Chris Buj has joined the team as its new business relationship manager, covering the Midlands and East Anglia regions.

Bringing extensive experience across the lighting and audio industry, Chris has worked in retail, installation, distribution, and product support, giving him a good understanding of both technical know-how and customer needs.

Chris is known for his ability to build strong, lasting relationships, making him a perfect fit for Prolight’s commitment to exceptional customer service. In his new role, he will be connecting with familiar faces and introducing himself to new customers across the Midlands and East Anglia, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience.

“We’re thrilled to have Chris on board,” said Andrew Jeffrey, managing director. “His expertise an

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29 October 2025

Germany - Prolight + Sound, the trade fair for event and entertainment technology, has been held in Frankfurt am Main for over 30 years. However, its organisers have announced that following the end of the early bird booking period at the end of September 2025, the feedback from exhibitors for the event in March 2026 has not been sufficient to guarantee that Prolight + Sound can be held satisfactorily. For this reason, Messe Frankfurt has decided not to hold the event as a stand-alone edition. Instead, a scenario has been developed that includes making an offer to those exhibitors who could benefit from synergies with Light + Building, the trade fair for lighting and building technology.

Light + Building will take place from 8 to 13 March 2026, just under two weeks before the originally planned Prolight + Sound (24 to 26 March

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29 October 2025

Finland - Bose Professional has appointed Lighthouse Entertainment as its exclusive distributor in Finland, marking a significant step in strengthening Bose Professional’s partnerships across the Nordic region.

Headquartered in Kaarina, Lighthouse Entertainment specialises in importing and distributing lighting, staging, and installed audio solutions for venues, corporate environments, houses of worship, live events, and beyond. The company will now offer Bose Professional’s complete range of audio solutions alongside their portfolio of leading AV and stage brands.

“We’re excited to welcome Lighthouse Entertainment as our official partner in Finland,” said Hans Vereecken, vice-president of international sales at Bose Professional. “Their deep market knowledge, trusted reputation, and strong relationships within the Finnish AV industry mak

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29 October 2025

USA - Shure has announced the formation of a new strategic alliances team dedicated to ‘strengthening partnerships, expanding the company’s technology ecosystem, and driving transformation across global markets’.

The new team will focus on three core priorities:

‘Building deep alliances with technology partners to amplify integrated solutions, and reinforce Shure’s leadership within the UC and collaboration ecosystem’

‘Driving ecosystem engagement, ensuring Shure is fully represented in industry forums, partner programmes, and joint initiatives that shape the future of the market’

‘Enabling transformative partnerships that expand Shure’s reach, open new revenue streams, and accelerate customer adoption of next-generation solutions’

Said José Rivas, vice-president and chief sales officer: “By connecting

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29 October 2025

Argentina - Following a major renovation between 2020 and 2023, Estadio Mâs Monumental, the home of Club Atlético River Plate and the Argentinian national football team, has been transformed into one of the most advanced sports and entertainment venues in the world.

The largest stadium in South America, with a capacity exceeding 86,000, Mâs Monumental has undergone a complete overhaul of its sound system, supported by global acoustic design consulting and media systems engineering specialists WSDG.

Implemented in close collaboration with Bosch and Electro-Voice, the new electroacoustic system was engineered to deliver ‘exceptional speech intelligibility, uniform coverage, and an immersive audio environment’ for both sporting events and large-scale concerts. WSDG conducted a detailed peer review of the proposed specifications, contributed criti

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29 October 2025

India - Christie has announced that its laser projection solutions are at the heart of the new Bapu Tower Museum in Patna, Bihar, where they have been captivating visitors since its official opening in February. This project, initiated by the Government of Bihar, celebrates Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring legacy and his pivotal role in India’s independence movement through storytelling and immersive visuals.

Bapu Tower Museum embodies Gandhi’s principles of peace, non-violence, and social justice. The museum complex comprises two main structures – the Rectangular Building and the Tower Building. The Rectangular Building houses three galleries and connects seamlessly via bridges to the Tower Building, where a grand ramp guides visitors through an experiential journey that traces Gandhi’s life. Together, the museum unites architecture, art, and technology

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29 October 2025

UK - A.C. Special Projects (ACSP) has announced its recent role in supplying and installing a lighting and rigging system at Ocean Court, part of the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London, in partnership with GVAV.

The project delivers a robust, high-specification solution that enhances the flexibility and visual impact of the museum’s events programme, while complementing the architectural elegance of the glass-roofed atrium.

Working closely with GVAV and project managers, ACSP designed and delivered a complete turnkey system comprising: LED stage lighting fixtures, lighting control console and distribution network, truss grid and banner truss system with motorised control.

The system was developed to provide ‘reliable, user-friendly operation and seamless integration between control, power, and structural elements’.

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29 October 2025

Austria - Follow-Me has played a vital role in the elaborate production of Der Freischütz at the Bregenzer Festspiele in Austria with its Follow-Me 3D SIX and Follow-Me Track-iT systems. The production, held on the festival's 2,500sq,m stage on Lake Constance, presented technical challenges requiring both automated and manual tracking capabilities to accommodate performers emerging from water and navigating complex steel structures.

Carl Maria von Weber's opera Der Freischütz captivated audiences in German director Philipp Stölzl's production, reaching approximately 374,000 people across 55 performances during the 2024/25 seasons. Stölzl, who served as director and designer for both stage and lighting, created a spooky, poetic world for this romantic horror story.

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29 October 2025

Sweden - For nearly 140 years, Nalen has been hosting the performances that shaped Swedish culture – from the artists who graced its stage in the 1950s and 60s, to the diverse roster of contemporary acts that keep its calendar packed with over 100 concerts and events annually.

The 19th-century Stockholm concert hall's architectural constraints – strict weight limits, sightline restrictions, and a protected building status – meant that the aging sound system needed replacing with something both powerful and ingenious.

Working with consultant Fredrik Martinsson of Comet Audio, Nalen assessed these challenges and identified the requirements for a premium solution. Several integrators were asked to propose systems. JLE Audio AB, an L-Acoustics certified provider with over 20 years of experience with the brand, was selected based on the strength of

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29 October 2025

Jordan - Auditoria designed and operated audio for composer, maestro and vocalist Sami Yusuf’s concert at the Roman Theatre in Amman, a live performance that blended ancient architecture, intricate musicianship, and modern sound design.

The one-night concert brought together more than 50 musicians, including traditional instruments and voices spanning the Middle East, South Asia, South America and Europe in a celebration of cultural tradition and musical unity, set within a historic performance space.

“It’s always a privilege to work with Sami Yusuf,” said Scott Willsallen, director at Auditoria. “He surrounds himself with exceptional musicians, and his music draws on such a diverse range of traditions. To bring that to life in a 2,000-year-old theatre was really special.”

The Roman Theatre, built entirely from stone into the side

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29 October 2025

Saudi Arabia - The Esports World Cup (EWC) AFT_r Concerts 2025 pushed the boundaries of live entertainment in the Middle East this summer, boasting a diverse lineup of international superstars and regional talent at the 8,000 capacity ANB Arena in Riyadh.

Delivered by integrator Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) for entertainment company MDLBeast, the production combined LED technology, sophisticated media systems, and advanced lighting design to create an immersive visual and audio experience. Central to this spectacle was INFiLED’s ART 4.6 LED series, which provided over 332sq.m of visuals across the stage and venue.

As the technical production partner, CTME led the design, supply, and installation of all video, lighting, and camera equipment for the EWC AFT_r Concerts. The brief called for an ambitious, high-impact setup capable of deliveri

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29 October 2025

USA - St. Bartholomew’s Church in New York City required a new sound system that could meet modern performance standards without compromising its architectural beauty. To achieve this balance, the church worked with manufacturer’s representative AudioPros, design consultant Salas O’Brien and AV integrator IVCi to deploy an audio system using EAW AC6 ADAPTive column loudspeakers.

“For this project there was only one option that met the needs of what the leadership at St. Bartholomew’s was looking for,” says Andrew Shillo, principal at AudioPros, EAW’s regional sales representative. “EAW’s ADAPTive system was the best solution because it not only provided quality sound coverage, but was architecturally pleasing without disturbing the historical nature of the space.”

The church’s design made for a challenging acoustic environment.