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04 November 2025

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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04 November 2025

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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04 November 2025

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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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28 October 2025

USA - Biamp has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire assets of ClearOne, including intellectual property and brands. The acquisition adds signal-processing designs and patents to the Biamp technology portfolio.

For more than two decades, ClearOne has been involved in audio conferencing technology with contributions in DSP, acoustic echo cancellation, microphone array processing, and beamforming/beam-steering techniques. The acquired assets include designs and several significant patents associated with beamforming microphone arrays and related audio signal-processing innovations.

“ClearOne helped set benchmarks in professional audio, particularly in beamforming microphones and core DSP,” says Rashid Skaf, Biamp president, CEO, and co-chairman. “Bringing these assets into Biamp strengthens our already deep audio engineering

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28 October 2025

Future Secured - The future of the Isle of Wight Festival (IOWF) has been secured until 2033 after the renewal of its licence. The local environment and community protection committee has agreed terms on a seven-year extension to the land licence of the event at Seaclose Park. The extension will cover the period 2026 to 2033 and will include a "further three-year option" for an extension up to and including 2036.

The council officers' report said the festival, which has been held each year since 2002, has had a "major economic benefit to the Island". It added: "The event is estimated to be worth over £15m a year to the island economy and introduces a new demographic of visitors to the island, many of whom will then continue to return both as festival goers but also long-term visitors with their families and friends. A new long-term relationship will ensure

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24 October 2025

Spain - Chauvet is planning to open the company’s first sales and service centre in Spain, supported by its newly expanded distribution centre in Belgium.

Located in southwest Madrid near some of Spain’s largest event rental companies, the new office joins existing Chauvet facilities in Belgium, France, Germany, and the UK to strengthen the company’s ability to deliver comprehensive lighting and power solutions to entertainment professionals across the continent. The purpose-built modern facility will be responsible for the Chauvet brands, allowing the company to offer complete solutions to lighting professional throughout the Spanish market.

“This is a very significant milestone for our company,” said Albert Chauvet, CEO of Chauvet. “We have built solid and rewarding relationships in the Spanish market and have been blessed to have our p

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24 October 2025

Ukraine - The National Opera of Ukraine – officially known as the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, named after Taras Shevchenko – in capital city Kyiv, has invested in a new Avolites D9 lighting console, replacing the old Diamond 4 that had been in residence since 2002!

Known for its elaborate architecture, rich performance history, and leading role in Ukrainian culture and arts, the current National Opera building was designed by architect Victor Schröter in Neo-Renaissance style and opened in 1901.

The new D9 console was delivered by Avolites’ Ukrainian distributor – MegaShow – who also supplied the D4 23 years ago.

The new console was purchased with funding from Japan and officially presented to the Opera by the Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine, Masashi Nakagome, in a press briefing that included Ukraine’s

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24 October 2025

Serbia - Zvezdara Theatre in downtown Belgrade is the first theatre in Serbia to take delivery of Robe lights since Light and Sound Design (LSD) took on distributorship of the brand in late 2023.

The 300-capacity space is now the owner of four Robe LEDBeam 350 moving lights and four T11 Profiles, taking the concept of ‘small is beautiful’ to heart in the process of producing great theatre.

Zvezdara Theatre was opened in 1984 and quickly became a prominent cultural hub, renowned for promoting contemporary (then) Yugoslav writers and their works. It gained recognition for championing innovative and thought-provoking drama, comedy, and music.

Lighting designer Aleksa Cosic, who has been working there for just over a year, is one of four regular LDs who work on lighting the theatre’s many productions, and they all collectively attended open

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24 October 2025

USA - Follow-Me has announced that technical applications specialist Henk-jan Blok will lead a comprehensive Follow-Me 3D Fundamentals training workshop at LDI 2025, supported by Chris Lose, designer relations liaison North America. The workshop will take place on Friday, 5 December 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The training will feature at LDI 2025 as part of the LDInstitute Courses, taking place from 3-9 December in Las Vegas. The company invites industry professionals to register (see below) for this hands-on learning experience, and visit booth #2329 in partnership with AC Americas.

The training workshop will provide participants with practical, hands-on experience with the Follow-Me 3D manual performer tracking system. Attendees will learn how to prepare, set up, calibrate, fine-tune and integrate a Follow-Me 3D system, while also exploring real

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23 October 2025

UK - PLASA and The Headliner Group are joining forces to launch CRE8, a new flagship event for DJs, producers and self-producing artists, in partnership with Tileyard and supported by Sonical, Bop DJ, SoundOn and TikTok LIVE.

Tileyard North, located opposite The Hepworth in Wakefield, is one of the UK’s fastest-growing creative clusters and the northern home of Tileyard London, Europe’s largest creative community and music industry hub. The venue will host CRE8 on 7 March 2026, welcoming internationally renowned DJs, artists, and producers for a full day of performances and educational panels. It will also showcase the latest equipment from leading brands, giving attendees the opportunity to get hands-on with professional gear, and aims to put Wakefield and the wider northern music scene firmly on the national stage.

“We’re thrilled to be par