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22 September 2025

UK - Technical manager Sam Day recently turned to DPA Microphones to achieve pristine sound capture for an innovative in-the-round production of Albert Herring at Opera North’s Howard Assembly Room in Leeds. When staging the intimate production, Day knew he would need to capture the nuanced dynamics of operatic vocals and orchestral richness.

“In the late stages of planning, I was informed we could not use any radio or body mics, which are typically essential for this kind of production,” explains Day. “That completely changed our approach, so I immediately reached out to DPA UK knowing I could trust the brand’s mics to deliver outstanding results with the quality and control I needed.”

The performance space, an intimate venue far smaller and more controlled than a traditional opera house, meant Day would need to capture a wide d

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22 September 2025

USA - There is a common thread running through dance and lighting design, two art forms that rely on movement to tell stories and convey emotions. This connection is evident in the design that Matthieu Larivée and the team at Lüz Studio created for Jason Aldean’s 31-city Full Throttle Tour, which began 23 May and concludes 4 October at the iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach.

Working with a rig from Bandit Lites, Larivée and his colleagues deftly moved video and lighting elements through carefully choreographed steps that would do any ballet company proud. Virtually every design element in this production was in motion at one point or another, from the Chauvet Professional Colorado PXL Curves, which Larivée said “waltzed slowly to the music” in three songs, to the 49 x 19ft upstage video wall, as well as panels on the 52 x 3ft

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22 September 2025

USA - ADJ’s flexible Jolt Panel FX has been utilised throughout the summer for the Music in the Mountains concert series in Big Sky, Montana. Supplied by production company Jereco Studios, 12 of the fixtures served a pivotal role in the house lighting rig for the summer-long event. Each week they were used extensively to generate bold colour washes as well as engaging ‘eye candy’ effects for the visiting performers.

For more than a decade, Music in the Mountains has offered free outdoor concerts to both locals and visitors to Big Sky. Organised by the Arts Council of Big Sky, it features up-and-coming touring musicians as well as established artists. The shows take place in Len Hill Park every Thursday from late June through early September, culminating in a special Metal in the Mountains concert to close the season.

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22 September 2025

USA/Europe - The family of architectural luminaires from ETC now includes three new brighter display fixtures: the Irideon FPZ Plus, Irideon WLZ Plus, and Source Four Mini LED Plus. With new control options and a dramatic increase in lumen output, each becomes suitable for museums, lobbies, and retail environments alike.

These Plus luminaires reintroduce the ability to mount ETC fixtures on 230 V track, this time using the DALI control protocol and adapters compatible with OneTrack by EUTRAC.

The Irideon Framing Projector Zoom (FPZ) Plus features a 25-50° beam spread and impressive optics. With an output of up to 1600 lumens, this fixture is notably brighter than its standard predecessor. FPZ Plus is available with DMX or DALI control, and is compatible with F-Drive, ETC’s centralized remote driver system. This luminaire is available in 2700K, 300

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22 September 2025

Europe - dBTechnologies has announced the global release of the VIO W12T, a high-performance 12” coaxial active monitor developed to address the evolving technical requirements of stage monitoring and distributed sound reinforcement across a variety of deployment scenarios.

Purpose-built to perform as a wedge, the W12T features a 12" / 1.3" coaxial neodymium transducer housed behind a rotatable 60° × 40° horn, delivering 138 dB SPL (AES75). This configuration provides directional precision and point-source coherence for highly intelligible performance in short-throw and tightly controlled zones, while remaining adaptable to a range of deployment scenarios via optional rigging hardware. Its sleek design makes it ideal for sightline-critical applications, while still delivering the punch and clarity to lead a full-scale mix.

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22 September 2025

USA - Solid State Logic has appointed CJ Lewis to the position of national sales manager, Western US, where he is responsible for SSL, Harrison Audio and Slate Digital ACP (Audio Creation Product) solutions. In his new role, Lewis joins SSL’s US-based distributor, Group One Ltd as part of its expanding business development and customer relationships, reporting to Rick Naqvi, senior VP of USA sales.

Lewis, who is based in Denver, CO brings more than two decades of sales management and product expertise to his role. Prior to starting with SSL, he has worked as a regional sales manager for Mackie, as a partner for pro audio rep firm the Marshank Group, as a studio and live musician, and as a worship mentor. In the retail domain, Lewis also served as a sales manager for GC Pro for several years.

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

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19 September 2025

USA - Broadcast on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, this year’s MTV Video Music  Awards set a record for the most viewed and engaged VMAs in history. A diligent team of audio engineering professionals from Firehouse Productions trusted Shure wireless audio technology to ensure the evening’s production ran smoothly.

The audio production team comprised audio coordinator Mark Dittmar, broadcast production mixer Sean Prickett, music mixers Eric Schilling and John Harris, RF coordinator Cameron Stuckey, FOH mixers Dan Gerhard, Adam Armstrong, Simon Welch and Mike Bové, and monitor mixers Chris Prinzivalli, Brett Taylor, and Tom Pesa.

Firehouse Productions provided the event’s equipment. The team deployed 56 channels of the Shure Axient Digital Wireless Microphone System and 52 channels of the Shure PSM 1000 In-Ear Personal Monitoring Syste

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19 September 2025

UK - London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club returned to the streets of Soho last month for a day of music, dance, and celebration. After a successful first run in 2019, Ronnie Scott’s Street Party made its long-awaited return on 2 August, transforming Frith Street into an open-air festival that welcomed thousands of jazz lovers to a free, single-day celebration powered by KV2 Audio. 

In conjunction with Ronnie Scott’s Charitable Foundation, the street party offered a chance to shine a light on the foundation’s vital work supporting jazz and music education for young people. The day featured DJ sets, family-friendly activities, outdoor bars, street food venders, and of course, cross-generation performances from some of the UK’s finest jazz musicians who came together for an energetic day of musical festivities.

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19 September 2025

UAE - Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena, one of the Middle East’s most high-profile multi-purpose entertainment venues, has just completed a major sound system upgrade using the latest loudspeaker system technologies from d&b audiotechnik. Including the full-bandwidth directivity of the GSL, KSL, XSL and SL-SUB products from the SL-Series, plus the very latest Compact Cardioid Line Array (CCL), the finished system delivers clean and consistent sound across the entire 17,000-capacity venue. 

“At Coca-Cola Arena, we aim for five-star quality in every detail of the audience and artist experience. Choosing d&b audiotechnik was about more than technology – it was about partnering with a brand that our team and our technical experts truly trust,” says Mark Jan Kar, general manager of the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai and SVP of entertainment, content, and prog

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19 September 2025

UK - Robe enjoyed a ‘fantastic’ PLASA London expo at Olympia which continues to expand, create more buzz and attract a dynamic cross-section of the industry.

Robe and all its brands – Avolites, Anolis, LSC Control Systems and Artistic Licence – took up the largest footprint on the show floor, revealing a spectacular new live expo show Excalibur & the Lights of the Round Table which included two talented dancers, acrobat Oskar Skrypko, and Pauline, a 2.6-ton industrial robot all right at the centre of the action.

The Czech Republic-based manufacturer used this opportunity to launch six versatile new LED lighting products – T3 Profile, iPainte LTM, SVOPATT Classic, Footsie1 MC and Footsie2 MC, plus the PowerDolly, which is ‘a highly practical innovation that the world of ‘festival specials’ and touring floor packages has be

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19 September 2025

UK - Cardiff Metropolitan University which serves over 11,000 students across its Llandaff and Cyncoed campuses, has completed a major transformation of its teaching facilities with advanced audio technology from Sennheiser. As part of the university's strategic initiative to enhance hybrid learning capabilities, Sennheiser has successfully implemented its ceiling microphone systems and audio solutions throughout the institution's learning spaces.

The comprehensive installation includes TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC 2), TeamConnect Ceiling M (TCC M), and SpeechLine Digital Wireless (SL DW) microphones, as well as the Wi-Fi-based bi-directional communication solution MobileConnect, transforming over 50 teaching spaces with superior audio capture technology for hybrid learning environments.

When Cardiff Metropolitan began its AV refresh project approximat

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19 September 2025

Belgium - Change was the order of the day at the 2025 edition of Hype’O Dream. In addition to moving its schedule up a month earlier, the renowned dance festival had live band performances on stage for the first time in its 11-year history. The festival featured dance bands like Regi, The Subs and Compact Disk Dummies.

The festival organiser’s goal was to be true to their event’s original dance DNA. They accomplished this in no uncertain terms. The 2025 edition of Hype’O Dream celebrated its dance festival roots in style with kinetic lighting and production design from John&Jane - Premium Technical Event Support that featured 266 Chauvet Professional fixtures.

The festival’s main stage, which rose in steps until it reached its towering centre apex, created an inspiring cathedral-like setting that lent itself to an elec

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19 September 2025

USA - 4Wall Entertainment has made a significant investment in Elation’s Paragon series, adding hundreds of Paragon S and Paragon M LED profile luminaires to its rental inventory across multiple US locations.

According to Wes Bailey, CEO at 4Wall, the Paragon’s compact size and host of innovative features were decisive factors. “Paragon S fills a valuable need for us due to its compact size and wide feature set. The fact that it's also IP54 rated made purchasing these an easy decision.”

Bailey also highlights the fixture’s variable CRI engine, multiple front lens choices, and ultra-quiet mode as significant advantages. “Previously, there were few options in this field that had these offerings. You would have to pick and choose what features were important to you and what you were willing to give up. Having these features all in one fixtur

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19 September 2025

India - Mahashivratri is a celebration that reaches far beyond religion. It is the largest and most significant celebration on India’s spiritual calendar. The festival celebrates the Grace of Shiva, who is considered the Adi Guru or the First Guru, from whom the Yogic tradition originates.

On the darkest night of the year, a massive celebration with around 200,000 attendees, took place at the Isha Yoga Centre, Coimbatore. The night was hosted by Indian guru and founder of the Isha Foundation, Sadhguru. In a first for India, the event utilised two KLANG:konductors to control 128 channels of audio for 22 immersive IEM mixes.

The Isha Yoga Centre Coimbatore welcomes people of all faiths, from all corners of the globe to experience the spiritually uplifting Mahashivratri Festival. The night of celebration is experienced by many millions of peo

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18 September 2025

USA/Canada - Since 2020, Pharos Architectural Controls solutions have been pivotal in the control of lighting at Niagara Falls. More recently, and to celebrate 100 years of illuminating the world-famous landmark – culminating in a special event between 12 and 14 September – additional solutions from Pharos have been used.

Throughout 2025, the Niagara Falls Illumination Board (NFIB) has been marking its centennial anniversary – a milestone that commemorates 100 years since the Falls first became lit every evening. These nightly illuminations are used not only to add a majestic visual to the intense power of the water, but also to honour global causes, notable calendar events and cultural moments.

The celebrations have included a large event in June to commemorate the first lighting of Niagara Falls with timed fireworks, and other activities thro

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18 September 2025

South Africa - Linea Research has announced the appointment of Audiosure as its exclusive distribution partner for South Africa. The full range of Linea Research amplifiers and processors is now available from Audiosure and backed by expert support and after-sales service on the ground.

Greg Payne, director at Audiosure, commented: “We’re thrilled to bring Linea Research into the Audiosure family. Their commitment to cutting-edge innovation, reliability, and sonic excellence aligns perfectly with our mission to provide world-class audio solutions to our partners and clients across Southern Africa.”

Linea Research sales & marketing manager, Martin Hildred, confirmed: “Audiosure are an ideal partner for us in South Africa – a knowledgeable and highly professional team with strong market presence and a proven track record. We are confident

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18 September 2025

Turkey - EAW reports a strong start to its partnership with Republik Pro AVL, which became EAW’s official distributor for Turkey earlier this year.

“The addition of Republik Pro AVL to our team provides a well-needed expansion to EAW’s reach in the Turkish territory," says TJ Smith, president of EAW. “Republik Pro AVL has an outstanding reputation for focusing fully on supporting its partners.”

Republik Pro AVL has already supplied EAW’s portable systems for a wide range of professional events and installations. “Since joining the EAW network, we’ve seen strong momentum with the portable lineup,” said Kemal (Kal) Yener, co-founder of Republik Pro AVL. “We’re excited to keep expanding on that success and supporting our partners with EAW’s versatile solutions.”

Founded in 2024, Republik Pro AVL is led by industry exper

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18 September 2025

The Netherlands - Brompton Technology has announced that Ark Ventures, an LED systems integrator within the Symunity Group, has become the first sales partner globally to invest in Brompton’s Tessera SQ200 LED processor to form part of its inventory line-up. The deal was finalised during IBC 2025 in Amsterdam.

A Brompton partner since 2020, Ark Ventures has played a pivotal role in delivering some of the largest virtual production stages in the Asia Pacific region, as well as some of the most ambitious immersive events. Earlier this year, the company also became the first Asian integrator to be certified as a Brompton Hydra partner in Japan and South Korea, further strengthening its relationship with Brompton and commitment to advancing LED display technology in the region.

Brompton will be working closely with Ark Ventures to provide in-depth trai

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18 September 2025

Germany - In the heart of Kempten, one of Germany’s oldest towns, the historic Kornhaus building stands as a testament to Kempten’s rich heritage. The building recently underwent a significant renovation across six floors to transform it into a modern cultural and event hub for Kempten. At the centre of this ambitious transformation was the design challenge of integrating modern lighting and sound technology without compromising the building's timeless character. Kscape’s RAIL integrated lighting and audio system proved to be a sound solution.

In collaboration with stakeholders, including integrators Zeiler Technik and distributors Medialantic and Musik Lenz, ABT Elektroplanung played a central role in the Kornhaus renovation. As the project evolved, Ulf Klüpfel of ABT Elektroplanung took on the role of consultant, overseeing the design and integratio

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18 September 2025

World - The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour has circled the globe multiple times since it officially kicked off in 2022. During that time, the singer and producer has found himself performing at large stadiums to some of the biggest audiences of his career, and embracing a level of audio and video production to match.

To elevate the sonic fidelity of these performances and make an increasingly complex live machine easier and more reliable to operate, the team of live sound professionals behind this – led by front-of-house engineer Derek Brener, monitor engineer Lewis Lowder, and RF technician Diego Correa – have made Sound Devices Astral ARX16 receiver and Astral HH Wireless Microphones the centrepiece of the Weeknd’s touring setup.

​The key to any massive touring operation is the cooperation between the members of the backstage