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19 August 2025

Georgia/Armenia - Van Damme has expanded its distribution network with the appointment of Pro-Sound and Light as its exclusive partner to cover Georgia and Armenia. The appointment provides Van Damme’s first dedicated local presence to support customers in both countries.

Pro-Sound and Light is an established distributor and systems integrator with a deep understanding of the challenges and complexities of the local market in both Armenia and Georgia. Van Damme joins a high-level roster of international AV brands that the company already represents, including Electro-Voice, Kramer, Eve Audio, Avonic and Dynacord.

“We are delighted to name Pro-Sound and Light as our exclusive distributor for Armenia and Georgia,” said Adam Jafrabadi, export director at Van Damme. “We know that these countries are part of an important and growing market with hu

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19 August 2025

USA - Odiho has become the latest pro AV manufacturer to name AVlex as its US distributor. It joins the likes of MiPRO, Superlux, Frenetik, Amadeus Acoustics and PressOn in a roster of brands stocked and supported by AVlex.

Odiho delivers real-time HD audio to smartphones without the need for a dedicated app, allowing sports fans to get closer to the action in a stadium, galleries to provide tour guide solutions and corporate events to offer sound and multi-lingual content. The solution provides a simple way to enhance experiences and acoustic comfort, relying on technology that everyone has easy access to.

“Odiho has already proven itself as a popular solution for some of the biggest events to take place in Europe, including the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and we are certain that it will be just as popular in the US,” states Philip Van Peborgh, CO

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19 August 2025

China - 2025 celebrates a landmark 25 years of Absen at the forefront of LED display innovation. Since its inception in 2001, the company has evolved into a global force, delivering LED solutions to over 140 countries and regions.

With more than 60,000 installations worldwide, from high-profile installations at live events and sports venues to corporate lobbies, control rooms, and virtual production studios, the company’s impact is visible in many well-known and demanding environments.

As Absen looks to the future, its mission evolves with it. The company has unveiled a refreshed brand tagline: previously ‘Trusted LED Supplier’ to ‘Global Leader in LED Display Technology and Solutions’. This shift reflects Absen’s ambition not only to deliver exceptional products, but to continue shaping the future of the LED industry through sustainable

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19 August 2025

China - Yue Opera is a popular Chinese opera genre that features women in all roles. For Hangzhou Butterfly Theatre’s successful premiere of My Grand View Garden the audio team chose to invest in a DiGiCo Quantum 225, supplied by Rightway Audio Consultant (RAC) to deliver the required clarity and immersive experience.

The Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Theatre have enjoyed extraordinary success over the last decade, engaging new and younger audiences in the classic Yue Opera genre. Founded in 1984, the troupe is dedicated to modernising, innovating and raising awareness of the art-form. A key feature of the genre is articulation and pronunciation, the predominate dialect is the traditional Wu, rather than modern Mandarin, so the choice of audio equipment is very important.

The theatre utilises the Quantum 225 and an L-Acoustics L-ISA system

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19 August 2025

Singapore - When Hope Church wanted to add to its lighting stock, the church returned once again to Ayrton products, purchasing a consignment of Ayrton Eurus and Huracán Profiles to increase its existing inventory of Eurus Profile and Ghibli fixtures. 

Purchased through Ayrton’s exclusive distributor for Singapore, Total Solution Marketing (TSM), Hope Church’s lights team explains why the Ayrton fixtures were their go-to choice: “We already have a great relationship with both Ayrton and TSM who have always offered excellent post-sales service and technical support, and we find Ayrton fixtures to be both highly versatile and very reliable,” they say.

“Ayrton fixtures offer precise and reliable positioning across the models we use in our church, and their fast, smooth movement, especially when triggered through position palettes, has signif

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19 August 2025

UK - The second edition of the Yungblud-curated Bludfest took place this year at Milton Keynes Bowl. With an emphasis on inclusivity and diversity both on and off the stage, the occasion proved to be another success.

Once again, Production Futures was invited to the event and enjoyed engaging with more than a thousand young people interested to find out more about potential roles in the production industries. True to the organisation’s ethos, and keen to showcase the talents of the next generation, the Production Futures brand activation area was designed, constructed, and run by two students from the Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies, part of Nottingham Trent University.

Abigail Skelton and Ant Ioannou are both in their second year at Confetti, and having first crossed paths with Hannah Eakins of Production Futures at an On Tour

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19 August 2025

UK - KV2 Audio is thrilled to return to this year’s PLASA Show, where the UK team will once again host an exclusive demo room, showcasing the best of its audio solutions. Visitors are invited to join the team throughout the three-day event on the Gallery Level for live demonstrations featuring a selection of KV2 systems.

A key highlight will be the award-winning SL system, complemented by the powerful VHD4.21 subwoofer system – a trusted combination used in some of the world’s most prestigious venues and events, including Ibiza’s Amnesia and The Lion King on Broadway.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience the ultra-compact ESD Cube system, delivering incredible output that defies its compact size.

In addition to its flagship products, KV2 will be presenting some exciting new additions to its portfoli

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19 August 2025

UK - The cueLumen series from Artistic Licence redefines architectural and entertainment lighting control with a focus on openness, simplicity, and user empowerment.

Engineered for flexibility and ease of use, cueLumen gives venue owners, facility managers, and integrators full control - without the need for proprietary software, costly licences, or ongoing commissioning services.

Whether you’re lighting an auditorium, façade, landscape, museum, house of worship, public realm, small venue, restaurant, multipurpose space or theme park, cueLumen adapts seamlessly - delivering powerful, scalable lighting control that's intuitive for users of all technical backgrounds.

The new cueLumen series plus the artPlay 10" touchscreen will be on display and available for hands-on demonstrations at stand A76.

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19 August 2025

Germany - Stage Precision has announced the release of SP Grid Viewer, available to download now on the App Store. This new iOS application extends the capabilities of Stage Precision’s SP Grid platform, offering SP Grid users live access and control of their custom-built interfaces directly from their iPhone or iPad.

The SP Grid Viewer app is designed to meet the needs of technicians, operators or creative teams who depend on SP Grid’s data-routing and control solutions in high-pressure environments. Whether backstage at an event, crafting an immersive installation or monitoring technical AV systems remotely, SP Grid Viewer gives users direct control over their existing SP Grid interfaces from their Apple device. The app supports full-screen UIs, both portrait and landscape modes and secure connection options, making it a powerful mobile tool for profes

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19 August 2025

USA - Renkus-Heinz continues to strengthen its engineering department with the addition of three new team members. Hai Le joins the team as embedded software engineer, Robert Newman takes on the role of loudspeaker engineering technician, and Peng Yin joins as senior software engineer. 

“As world leaders in professional loudspeaker technology, it’s important for Renkus-Heinz to keep investing in core research and development teams,” explains Ralph Heinz, chief technology officer at Renkus-Heinz. “We love finding talented individuals who are passionate about what we do here, so we can keep delivering on our commitment to innovation and technological excellence.”  

Hai Le brings over 20 years of experience working on embedded software development. Since completing a master’s degree in computer science at California State University, Full

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19 August 2025

Under Pressure - The Royal Ballet and Opera is under pressure from numerous Ukrainian creatives and UK MPs to remove the Russian soprano Anna Netrebko from its upcoming season. Signatories of a letter to the Guardian describe the singer as a “longtime symbol of cultural propaganda for a regime that is responsible for serious war crimes”. They are urging the RBO to reconsider Netrebko’s starring role in its production of Tosca beginning next month, as Russia’s attacks on Ukraine continue throughout the summer.

Netrebko, a leading Russian soprano who has performed all over the world including multiple stints at the Royal Opera House, was photographed holding the pro-Russian separatist flag beside a pro-Kremlin former Ukrainian politician in 2014 when Russia captured Donetsk. The singer later said she did not understand the meaning of

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18 August 2025

The Netherlands - Fulcrum Acoustic has announced the appointment of Audio Acoustics as its exclusive distributor in the Netherlands.

Audio Acoustics has a strong presence in the audio, video, and lighting markets. The company is part of a holding that also includes Controllux, Lumen Solutions, and TDE Lighttech.

“We’re excited to partner with Audio Acoustics to support our expansion in the Netherlands,” said Val Gilbert, director of business development for export at Fulcrum Acoustic. “Their knowledgeable team and established reputation in the region will help us better serve local customers and bring Fulcrum’s performance-driven solutions to more projects.”

“We’re proud to represent Fulcrum Acoustic in the Netherlands,” said Jeroen Knol, commercial manager at Audio Acoustics. “Fulcrum's innovative technologies and dedicat

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18 August 2025

China - On 16 and 17 May, Mariah Carey returned to Shanghai’s HongKou Football Stadium for two nights. As part of The Celebration of Mimi tour, which was an extension of her Las Vegas residency and an anniversary of her tenth album, The Emancipation of Mimi, Carey dazzled sold-out crowds with a storied setlist. These milestone shows marked the Chinese debut for a full-scale Cohesion audio system that supported both nights in Shanghai.

Jiangsu RenTian relied on local vendor Shanghai AKUS Co to provide the audio for the momentous evenings, and Shanghai AKUS partnered with AirFusion Global to secure a robust Cohesion audio system that would provide the necessary coverage, clarity, and output for the tour de force performances from the six-time Grammy Award winner.

“I always talk about how the throw of Cohesion, its density, it feel

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18 August 2025

France - At the Atlantic coastal resort of Royan, Un Violon sur le Sable (A Violin on the Sand) is a free, three-day orchestral music festival on the beach that has attracted up to 50,000 classical music lovers each day since it started in 1987.

The combined challenges of a large, particularly wide audience area and a repertoire that demands exceptional clarity and dynamic range places very specific demands on the sound reinforcement. So, production services company Atlantic Sono called as usual on Black Line Event from nearby La Couronne to deploy a Nexo STM system, which has been the main PA at the event for the previous eight years.

“STM gives us the power, headroom and articulation we need for these symphonic concerts that culminate in spectacular firework displays, and also the directivity to cover a 100m deep audience that i

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18 August 2025

USA - For Alex Warren, it was a dream come true when Luke Combs had him come out on stage at Lollapalooza to join him in a cover of the young, rapidly-rising star’s No. 1 Billboard hit Ordinary. Warren, in turn, made another dream come true at Grant Park when David Summers served as the LD and board operator at his show at the festival.

Although Summers has toured the world with hit makers like Sum 41, this was the first time he was part of a show at the festival. “I’m a kid from Indiana, and my first shows were in Chicago,” noted Summers. “I fell in love with live music here. I never attended the festival as a fan without hopes I’d get to work with an artist who was playing one day. It took more than 15 years, but it happened! It was a truly amazing moment for me.”

As the LD and board op, Summers worked with a rig des

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18 August 2025

The Netherlands - Immediately after receiving the first production batch of the new KL CYC light at Elation’s European headquarters in Kerkrade, Bert Schmeits, Elation’s key account manager Benelux, and Dutch distributor Rolight decided to find a suitable venue to test the new fixture. The Wilminktheater in Enschede, conveniently located in the same city as Rolight, provided the ideal stage to put the KL CYC through its paces.

“We were given access to the stage at the Wilminktheater to experiment with the new cyc light,” Schmeits explained. “In order to properly assess how the fixtures behave when multiple units are placed next to each other, I brought four of them with me.”

The theatre’s 11m-high backdrop was illuminated from above using four KL CYC L units placed 2m away, side by side at 1m intervals, and operating at 50% intensity. T

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18 August 2025

Spain - When Dutch singer Yves Berendse took to the stage at Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome in June for two sold-out concerts, he did so beneath a colossal Y-shaped LED screen that became the instant visual signature of the shows. Measuring 14m tall and 4m wide, the centrepiece was built to order by Dutch visual integration specialist MHB AV using AR3.9 panels from INFiLED’s AR Series of high-performance LED displays.

For Berendse, who shot to fame after his single Terug in de tijd (Back in Time) went viral on TikTok and topped the Dutch top 40 for six weeks, performing at the Amsterdam arena was a boyhood dream come true. To mark the milestone, his booking agency, Agents After All, conceived an ambitious stage design with a massive Y-shaped structure as its centrepiece – a challenge that required both the engineering and creative expertise o

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18 August 2025

Canada - Adamson has announced the appointment of Sylvain Thévenard as software manager.

Thévenard brings extensive experience in the audio industry, having roots in both recording studio and live sound engineering, and is dedicated to enhancing the enjoyment and coherence of music. His expertise in spatial audio, which he began exploring in 2010, allowed him to create elevated sound imaging experiences. As a spatial audio architect at Adamson, he played a key role in developing the FletcherMachine with the European software team.

Brian Fraser, head of product & technology at Adamson, expressed enthusiasm about Thévenard's promotion: “Sylvain’s advancement within the company reflects the dedication Adamson has to developing incredible technology in-house. We are excited to develop more user-friendly and cutting-edge software products that

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15 August 2025

The Netherlands - The 13th edition of ParkCity Live took place over the final weekend of June in the Bekkerveld park in Heerlen, the Netherlands. Lighting products from Infinity and Showtec played a prominent role this year, bringing both the Main Stage and Dance Tent to life.

This two-day festival has become known for its diverse line-up, laid-back atmosphere, and high production values. With performances ranging from rock and pop to dance and comedy, the event once again drew thousands of visitors from across the South Limburg region and beyond.

The technical production was in the hands of SLF Group Rental + Sales B.V., which has been closely involved with ParkCity Live for over 12 years. CEO Danny Juretzko has personally overseen the festival’s full production throughout their collaboration. He has also been responsible for the lighting on the M

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15 August 2025

USA - Pendleton, Indiana-based Dodd Technologies utilised an array of Ayrton lighting fixtures, grandMA3 consoles and MDG hazers for the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of the Ayrton, MA Lighting and MDG brands in North America.

Dodd Technologies acted as the production partner with Pacer Sports & Entertainment for the All-Star Weekend events at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Friday night 18 July featured the WNBA Skills Challenge, which was broadcast on ESPN. The game was played on Saturday and aired live on ABC, Disney+ and ESPN+. Dodd Technologies was not only responsible for the game’s halftime show, headlined by GloRilla, but also for the musical team introductions and other performances that added entertainment value to the weekend telecasts. The company had previously worked on the 202