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Germany - HK Audio has announced that Isabelle Wear has taken up the position of head of sales emerging markets. In this role, she will be responsible for the Middle East and Africa, India, Australia, and New Zealand regions.

Isabelle Wear has extensive experience in international sales management and the supervision of important distribution networks. Many in the pro audio industry already know Isabelle from her time at Interfacio, where she and her team successfully managed and mastered recruitment projects in the pro AV industry. After 13 years in her recruitment company, she is now returning to a sales and business development role.

Working closely with David Leonhard, HK Audio’s international sales manager for these regions, she will focus on st

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USA - Martin Audio has announced the arrival of experienced sound engineer and production manager, Jay Eigenmann, to its product support team.

Based in New York City, Eigenmann has developed a long-standing relationship with the company and its personnel over the years - first, as a freelance engineer, then via the sound system installation at (Le) Poisson Rouge (LPR) in New York’s Greenwich Village. As LPR’s production director and chief audio engineer, he oversaw the deployment of a wide portfolio of Martin Audio solutions.

He has since freelanced regularly for the company, assisting with service, events and commissioning while frequently encountering and spec’ing their systems in the field and for other installs and special events. “I have always enjoyed working on MA systems,” he says. “I admire the brand’s products, unique philosop

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South Africa - Stage Audio Works (SAW) recently hosted the launch of d&b audiotechnik’s new CCL (Compact Cardioid Line Array) system, marking the series’ debut in the South African market. The event, held at the Vodacom Dome in Midrand, near Johannesburg, drew strong attendance from rental and staging companies, live event production professionals and house of worship technicians from across the region.

As exclusive distributor of d&b audiotechnik in South Africa, SAW recognises the importance of providing in-depth training on the new portfolio of products to its valued community in the local market. “We are committed to strengthening local competencies with demonstrations such as these, that are free to attend and genuinely insightful,” confirms Gary Furman at Stage Audio Works. “In turn, we are actively introducing new audiences and poten

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Indochine X PixMob Fan Immersion

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's - 40 thousand LED pixels on a ceiling!!! Indochine's whirlwind tour transports fans to another level of the live experience - immersing them from floor to ceiling with PixMob's X4 wristbands, and an LED ceiling made entirely of its NOVA Minis! With the vision of Indochine's creative team, PixMob used its LED fan-technology to turn attendees and venues into an ocean of effects, and a starry sky of LED magic. Très très cool!

Read more about the Indochine tour in the latest issue of LSi

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Canada - Last week marked a major moment for Toronto’s live music scene as Vybz Kartel took the stage in the city for the first time. Presented by OVO Sound, the performance drew a full house of fans eager over three sold-out nights to see one of Jamaica’s most influential artists make his Canadian debut.

The high-energy show was supported by a full Adamson loudspeaker system, delivering clear, powerful coverage across the venue; Clair Global provided full audio support. The system was managed by systems engineering and crew chief Valdrian Sulejmani, with mixing duties handled by Demetrius Moore and Aaron Booth.

The system included 21 VGt per side for mains; 32 E119 (end-fire) per side; 15 VGt per side for outfill; eight CS10 for front-fill; and three S10n / four E119 per side for side-fill.

The Adamson setup supported Kartel’s dynamic

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France - As the name suggests, the Changez d’Air Festival (Change of Air) is all about promoting the discovery of new talent. Now in its 25th year, the event takes place at the Espace Culturel l'Escale in St Genis les Ollières to the west of Lyon and is well established as a major part of the city’s vibrant music scene.

Taking place over five nights in May, Changez d’Air 2025 saw performances from Shawn Jobin, Moonfruits, Delgres, Barkanan, Nô Brigant, Ofé, Emma Peters, Sam Sauvage, Danilo and others, in a venue that called for a powerful PA system which wouldn’t take up a lot of space.

Local event technology company MKplus had recently taken delivery of some new Nexo P18s, taking their total inventory of Nexo speakers to more than 200. “The sound engineers and artists were very impressed with what this ‘smal

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Portugal - EMAV, part of the Media Capital Group, has unveiled a virtual production (VP XR) studio featuring LED technology from Alfalite. Integrated by VANTeC Danmon Group Portugal, the project marks a major step forward for the country’s film, television, and advertising industries.

The new facility features a 25 x 5m Alfalite Modularpix Pro 1.9 ORIM VP XR LED wall and an 8 x 5m Modularpix Pro 3.9 HB VP XR LED ceiling, powered by Pixotope’s real-time graphics engine and TrackMen camera tracking systems. This advanced setup enables the creation of hyper-realistic virtual environments for film, TV series, commercials, music videos, and live events.

“The Alfalite panels met all our expectations. The colour reproduction is precise and uniform across the surface, and the flexibility in brightness and contrast lets us work with different lighting s

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UK - A new studio facility, Winchester Audio Barn, has opened for business. Three years in the making, it represents ‘a blend of retro charm and cutting-edge technology’.

Located in the Hampshire countryside approximately 55 miles southwest of London, Winchester Audio Barn shares space within a purpose-built complex that includes an event venue and restaurant/bar facilities, and a kitchen capable of catering for over 200 guests. There is also a classic car showroom and workshop.

The studio itself features a Solid State Logic Duality Fuse 48-channel SuperAnalogue mixing console, racks of vintage outboard gear and microphones, classic instruments and amplification, within a flexible infrastructure designed to support any audio production scenario. The Audio Barn also offers a range of accommodation packages.

The facility is the brainchild o

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The Many Looks of Zeo

Delivering ultimate brightness and unique looks, Zeo’s distinct face design is defined by a central LED monolith and four reflectors, backed by four RGBW engines. As a blinder or strobe, Zeo promises powerful impact with 30,000+ lumens. With its sheer brilliance and playful effects, Zeo is ready to amplify the energy on any stage.

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USA - Obsidian Control Systems has announced the launch of its newly redesigned website at obsidiancontrol.com. The refreshed site features an uncluttered layout and more responsive design with improved navigation and enhanced functionality.

“Our new website not only presents product information in a more visual way, but also makes it easier for visitors to explore the Obsidian ecosystem and understand how Onyx and Netron provide a powerful backbone for any project, venue, or event,” said Koy Neminathan, business development director at Obsidian Control Systems. “The website upgrade marks another important step as we continue to serve our users and grow the Obsidian community around the globe.”

A key highlight is the platforms section, which puts the technology behi

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Brazil - The 2024 political biographical drama I’m Still Here (Portuguese: Ainda Estou Aqui), directed by Walter Salles, quickly established itself as a landmark achievement for Brazilian cinema as the first-ever Brazilian-produced film to win an Academy Award, capturing the Oscar for Best International Feature Film.

The success of the film was underpinned by its dedication to period-authentic, cinematic sound led by production sound mixer Laura Zimmermann, who earned the 2025 Brazilian Film Academy’s Grande Otelo Award (Best Sound) for her work on the film. Zimmermann relied on an extensive kit of Lectrosonics Wireless products, including SMQV, SSM, LMB and HMa transmitters, and DSR4, SRc, DCR822 and DSQD receivers to capture the project's uncommon audio requirements.

Production sound for I’m Still Here, which tells

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France - Marc Brissonnet, technical director of the L’Eden multi-performance venue, led the way in the initiative to convert it to an all-LED system, inaugurated in 2018 by the City of Saint-Jean-d’Angély. The actual process started in late 2024 when the theatre installed eight Ovation Rêve E-3 colour rendering ellipsoidal fixtures, and 10 Ovation Rêve F-3 colour rendering Fresnels from Chauvet Professional.

As a multi-disciplinary house, the performance venue hosts a wide variety of productions, and Marc acknowledges that initially some touring companies were hesitant to perform under LED lights.

“Some companies came in with preconceived notions - concerns about colour rendering, intensity, or beam quality,” said Marc. “But once they saw what the Rêve units could do, most of those doubts disappeared. LED technology has come a long way,

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EMEA - Kramer has announced the appointment of Jesse Gadon as president of the EMEA region. Jesse will also join Kramer’s global management team.

With over a decade of experience at Kramer, Jesse has held senior roles across multiple disciplines and geographies. For the past three and a half years, Jesse has served as vice-president of North America sales, where he played a central role in strengthening Kramer’s presence and performance across the region.

“I’m confident that Jesse’s leadership, strategic mindset, and deep understanding of Kramer’s global business will further elevate our operations and growth in EMEA,” said Gilad Yron, CEO of Kramer. “This appointment strengthens our customer-focused approach and positions us well for continued expansion.”

Jesse will lead the EMEA region alongside Aviva Rykower, who will con

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Argentina - Ayrton has announced the appointment of Nash Ingenieria as its new exclusive distribution partner for Argentina, with immediate effect. This is the first time Ayrton will be actively represented in Argentina.

Nash Ingenieria will be responsible for distributing the entire Ayrton range of LED and laser-sourced lighting fixtures across the country.

Established in 2005 but with a legacy stretching back to 1993, Nash Ingenieria specialises in professional lighting, stage consultancy, system design, installation, and programming, and stage machinery projects, and is currently involved in ‘the most significant projects in the Argentine entertainment industry’.

“We are proud to be able to work with Ayrton in Argentina,” says Nash Ingenieria CEO, Jorge Barcala. “We are convinced that Ayrton is the company with the best product d

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UK - The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh sits at the heart of the city, welcoming over 100,000 yearly visitors. Home to the Lyceum Theatre Company for over 60 years, it stages a variety of performances from classic drama and contemporary plays to comedy and musicals.

Along with the historic architecture went an ageing sound system and an upgrade was needed to ensure the iconic venue could continue to meet the demands of modern productions. EM Acoustics’ Reference Series was chosen to deliver ‘precise, high-quality audio, whatever the performance’.

Ian Gibson, head of sound & AV at the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, spent several years planning the upgrade, and has led the eventual implementation of the new system.

“The theatre’s last major refurbishment was back in the mid-nineties, with no ongoing replacement or renewal of the

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UK - For its 2025 season, English Touring Opera (ETO) is presenting The Elixir of Love and The Rape of Lucretia in repertory, touring a diverse range of venues across the UK. Supporting this ambitious tour is White Light (WL), providing technical expertise and equipment to realise the creative vision of lighting designer Jamie Platt and production electrician Joe Kirk.

Jamie’s approach to lighting opera is deeply rooted in musical storytelling. “In opera, the narrative unfolds as much through musical leitmotifs as through sung text,” he explains. “Lighting becomes a second layer of narrative. I can shift the look of the stage simply because of an oboe or a violin.” This sensitivity is vividly expressed in The Elixir of Love, where a pivotal aria sees the lighting transform to reflect Nemorino’s emotional world. “We le

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Canada - Lighting designer Michael ‘Herk’ Herkimer of HLX experienced a slight career epiphany when lead singer Raine Maida, of popular Canadian alt-rockers Our Lady Peace (OLP), briefed him ahead of the band’s 2025 Canadian tour.

Raine asked if Herk could possibly look at a link to a 2013 Nine Inch Nails touring show video from the Staples Centre in LA – among his inspirational sources. Herk has admired NIN designs for many years. He took this and other elements as a starting point and produced a a look and original style for the OLP30 tour, which celebrated 30 years as a band.

Robe Forte and MegaPointe moving lights were prominent on the lighting rig, with six of the 50 x Fortes running on three RoboSpot Base Stations, all supplied by rental vendor Soundbox.

This was Herk’s first time working with OLP. He was offered the gig when

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USA - Under his company ear Networks, NYC-based Kurt Schlossberg has been specifying exclusively Martin Audio sound systems in Time Out Markets around the world for a number of years.

Recently, he undertook his first project for Chilean-born restaurateur Juan Santa Cruz, as Obvio joined the operator’s other upmarket establishments, including two in Central London’s trendy Mayfair and Notting Hill areas.

His latest ‘modern supper club and cocktail bar’ named Obvio is right on his own Manhattan doorstep, and again is an exclusive Martin Audio house, taking advantage of the CDD series’ coaxial differential dispersion technology.

“Juan only does super exclusive places, and over Zoom he told me about this little jewel box that he was creating in New York,” said Schlossberg. “He wanted the most discreet high performing system that c

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Germany - Sennheiser has announced that Dr. Andreas Wilzeck, head of spectrum policy and standards, and Vaughan John, spectrum policy and standards manager, will deliver talks on the DECT NR+ standard and its radio spectrum opportunities at DECT World 2025, which is scheduled to occur 12-13 November in Munich.

On 12 November, Vaughan John’s presentation NR+ Radio Spectrum Opportunities will address perspectives and opportunities of DECT NR+ to access frequency bands globally. John will provide a global perspective on NR+ radio spectrum opportunities, highlighting CEPT activities in the 3.8–4.2 GHz range. His presentation will explore the potential of spectrum sharing and underscore the importance of regulatory work shaping the DECT ecosystem worldwide.

That same day, Dr. Andreas Wilzeck will introduce the DECT Forum Academic Industry Roundtable (

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UK - The Belfry Golf Club, located in Royal Sutton Coldfield, has hosted the Ryder Cup four times as well as the British Masters, making it a significant venue on the international golf circuit. The resort features three championship golf courses and a range of luxury amenities, including a hotel, spa, dining options and extensive event facilities.

For the most recent expansion, which included a new hotel block and a wellness hub, known as The Club, London-based integrator Tateside led the design and installation of audio, video and lighting technology in various zones.

“We became involved in The Belfry project through hotel technology consultants Fluent2,” explains Jack Cornish, technical director at Tateside. “The scope encompassed a large ballroom event space in the main hotel, and various zones in The Club, including studios, a gym, a spin

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Germany - The VILCO Convention Centre in Bad Vilbel, just north of Frankfurt, opened in 2023 adjacent to the historic Kurhaus - a renowned spa resort dating from 1927. The modern facility features a Great Hall with 10m ceilings and adaptable configurations that can transform from a single large event space to multiple smaller venues through movable walls and adjustable grandstands.

The venue's striking interior showcases over 15,000sq.m of eucalyptus veneer alongside acoustic-optimized panels, creating a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere that connects seamlessly with the adjacent spa gardens.

This architectural versatility demanded an equally adaptable sound system capable of delivering quality audio for everything from corporate events to concerts by touring artists like Manfred Mann, Alphaville and Sisters of Mercy.

When VILCO first opened,

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USA - Officially, Hudson Westbrook’s 26-city Texas Forever Fall Tour, which began 4 September in Cleveland, is supposed to conclude 21 November in St. Petersburg. But Brock McNeely, the artist’s lighting designer, has a slightly different take on things.

“Really when you think about it, the touring never stops,” he said as he prepared for another fall show. Earlier this year, Westbrook added 29 dates to his already packed summer tour, which crisscrossed the USA - and there’s a promise of more to come.

This heavy touring schedule can present a challenge for a lighting and production crew. So too can the wide variety of venues that Westbrook performs in. “This tour has been a really unique experience, considering the speed at which Hudson has exploded in popularity over the past year,” said McNeely. “One day we could be playing

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UK - The Purple Guide welcomed visitors to the Showman’s Show meetings tent for a morning of interactive discussions about developments to the outdoor events industry's guidance publication.

The Purple Guide is curated by the Event Industry Forum (EIF), whose chair, Steve Heap, introduced proceedings. He explained: “Having grown from 12 to 45 chapters since it was taken over by EIF from the HSE, the Purple Guide is undergoing a reformat and design update to make it a more consistent, user-friendly for subscribers to use.

“This year, we launched The Purple Guide Lite, which gives condensed guidance with an event management plan for the thousands of (often voluntary) organisers putting on events up to 500 capacity, who don’t need 45 chapters of guidance.”

He then introduced the panel compri

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