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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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17 September 2025

India - HK Audio has appointed Hi-Tech Audio Video Systems as its new exclusive distributor for India. With the agreement in place, the new distribution partner already has stock of HK Audio equipment to cater to the country’s bustling live events and fixed installation markets.

Based in the city of Noida in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state, Hi-Tech Audio Video Systems Pvt has more than 25 years of experience in the professional AV market serving customers across the country. As a first stage in the new partnership, the distributor has already visited HK Audio’s St Wendel HQ to receive Cosmo training and to visit the production facilities.

“We are extremely excited to partner with and represent an audio giant – HK Audio – offering a huge range of products from the economical Portable Sound range to Concert level products,” says Mani

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16 September 2025

South Africa - DWR Distribution officially opened the Aubrey Ndaba Training Centre on 5 September with a ribbon-cutting ceremony honouring the late industry legend. Aubrey Ndaba’s family attended as special guests, making the day especially meaningful.

Training has always been at the heart of DWR, and as it has become a regular part of the company, a revamped training room and new dining area were created. Naming it after Aubrey, who passed away in May 2024, was a natural choice. A long-time friend and mentor, Aubrey inspired countless young technicians and had a true passion for sharing knowledge.

The event included heartfelt tributes from Duncan and Bruce Riley and Eazy Moeketsi, while delegates on DWR’s Network Training course and the DWR and Install Crew teams joined the celebration.

DWR extends thanks to Debbie Buchanan, the DWR team

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16 September 2025

USA - Fuse Technical Group has become the first customer in the Americas to invest in Disguise’s GX 3+ media server. With an order of 50 units – representing a third of all available stock worldwide – Fuse will own the largest GX 3+ fleet on the planet.

This move reflects the company’s ambition to make Fuse the number-one production technology provider in the world. Already the largest Disguise inventory holder globally and the only US-based Disguise certified solution partner (CSP), Fuse is doubling down on this mission with an expansion that will see it deliver even more complex and visually ambitious shows across every entertainment vertical.

Fuse operates from multiple offices and service centres across North America, supplying the technical backbone for some of the best-known productions of recent years – from global tours for Imagine

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16 September 2025

USA - The Martin Audio / TiMax series of roadshows moves to Massachusetts for its next US open day, which will take place on 28 October, with separate presentations and product demonstrations at 11am and 2pm. Hosting the event this time are Charles River Studios (Studio A), based at 495 Turnpike St. Canton, MA 02021.

The US team will be on hand to present and talk to attendees about upcoming projects and the attributes and potential applications. They will demonstrate Martin Audio FlexPoint, Torus constant curvature and Wavefront Precision optimised line arrays, as well as TiMax immersive audio solutions.

Pride of place will go to Martin Audio’s new BlacklineQ. This series is a reimagining of the Blackline range that ‘delivers improved passive two-way point source loudspeakers, all-new column speakers and a suite of subwoofers’. The entire seri

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15 September 2025

UK - In support of its aim to increase knowledge and accessibility in the sector, Production Futures has just launched its global online community platform. The platform has been created to connect newcomers, freelancers, students, and employers, in an unprecedented way, unlocking around-the-clock access to jobs, training, events, and up-to-date industry insights. The platform, which attracted a substantial waiting list in the run-up to launching, is an important step forward according to Production Futures’ Hannah Eakins:

“Over the last three years, we’ve been lucky to work with our partners to grow an IRL (In Real Life) community, built on connection, access, and the belief in the potential of young people and newcomers to production. Through 15 live events, we’ve met more than 15,000 people, and more than 47,000 have chosen to connect with us thro

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12 September 2025

Poland - Follow-Me has agreed a strategic sales partnership with P.S. Teatr, a prominent provider of lighting and stage systems in Poland. The new partnership positions P.S. Teatr as the exclusive sales partner for Follow-Me in this growing territory, expanding access to performer tracking systems for theatres, concert venues, music festivals, and corporate events across Poland, while influencing Central Europe.

"We are extremely proud to have established a strategic partnership with Follow-Me, recognised worldwide as one of the leading companies in the field of innovative performer tracking technologies," says Michał Frąckowiak, CEO at P.S. Teatr. "This agreement marks an important step forward for our company. It not only expands our portfolio with a premium-class solution, but most importantly strengthens our position as a provider of comprehensive ligh

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12 September 2025

South Africa - Stage Audio Works (SAW) has announced an agreement with world-leading developer of audio plugins and signal processors, Waves, in South Africa, focused on the brand’s first fully integrated hardware product: the eMotion LV1 Classic live mixing console.

This partnership underscores SAW’s commitment to identifying the latest innovations in professional event technology and making these innovations accessible to end clients, with a particular focus on the specific needs of the fast-evolving house of worship and venue market.

“At Stage Audio Works, we are committed to helping churches and other organisations embrace the latest technology; technology that makes a real impact on their operations and their community,” says Nathan Ihlenfeldt, Group CTO of Stage Audio Works. “Waves LV1 Classic combines world-class audio quality with a

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11 September 2025

UK - During the PLASA Show in London, the European associations AFIAL, APESA, AVITA, Event Confederation, PLASA, PSA and VPLT announced their intention to join forces internationally.

The group represents manufacturers, distributors, dealers, system integrators, production companies, professional end-users and technical service providers involved in live events.

The new alliance (Entertainment Technology Industry Alliance - ETIA) offers a platform for exchange, pools expertise and resources, and provides a strong voice in European legislative and regulatory processes. The associations represent six European countries: Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

The associations are: Event Confederation (umbrella organisation for Belgian event professionals); AVITA (Audiovisual Association of Finland); APESA (French Allia

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11 September 2025

Hungary - Lightware has announced the launch of the Lightware Enterprise Program, empowering corporations and organisations with its portfolio of signal management solutions bolstered by dedicated, personalised support. Offering two distinct tiers of Enterprise agreements, Enterprise Global and Enterprise One, these programmes are designed around a shared set of essential benefits, including direct manufacturer engagement, extended warranties, advanced technical support, demo assistance and customised training.

“In today’s connected world, AV infrastructure is more than just a tool,” says Craig McQueen, director of enterprise sales at Lightware. “Whether our clients are operating globally, or in a single region, our structured offering for enterprise clients serves their specific needs for reliable, scalable and future-ready AV systems.”

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10 September 2025

USA - Creative Technology Group (CT) and NEP Sweetwater (Sweetwater), both long-standing audiovisual operators under parent company NEP Group, have announced the launch of CT Film & Entertainment. This new division, operating under the Creative Technology brand, unites Sweetwater’s creative leadership and industry expertise with Creative Technology’s vast international platform.

“This is the world we have been wanting to compete in,” says Ron Drews, president of NEP Sweetwater. “With so many productions going international, this gives us the opportunity to provide the same level of service in Ireland, Dubai, China, Holland - and far beyond - as we do here in the United States.”

With over 40 offices across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, CT Film & Entertainment will be built for scale – offering a combination of

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09 September 2025

Ireland - Linea Research has announced further updates to its distribution strategy with the appointment of Rea Sound as its new distribution partner for Ireland.

The company becomes the first stocking distributor for Linea Research in Ireland and as such customers will have ready access to their amplifiers and DSP products.

Rea Sound’s introductory showcase of the Linea Research range of products, for dealers, integrators and end users, is set for the upcoming Church Resources Show (18 September, Stormont Hotel Belfast), sponsored by the distributor.

Martin Hildred, Linea Research sales and marketing manager, comments, “Rea Sound impressed us from the outset with their professionalism, enthusiasm and communication. They’ve shown themselves to be a proactive team who immediately recognised the opportunities for Linea Research within Ire

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09 September 2025

India - Drishti Events has extended its portfolio with the Martin Audio Torus T1215 and T1230. In so doing the New Delhi-based production company has become the first in India to invest in the system.

To match the clarity of the tops Drishti Events has also equipped the set-up with Martin Audio Blackline X218 dual 18in subwoofers. Powering it all are Linea Research 44M10 DSP amplifiers.

Said Drishti Events director, Rajeev Bhatt, “This investment has been a defining step for our company. The clarity, consistency and adaptability Torus brings allow us to take on a wider variety of events with complete confidence. It has enhanced our service quality, impressed our clients and strengthened our reputation as a premium event solutions provider.”

VMT director, Jeff Mandot, concluded, “This move reflects Drishti Events’ vision and leadership

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09 September 2025

Bowie Musical - When David Bowie died in 2016, his parting gift was a final album, Blackstar, shaped by his cancer diagnosis and an acceptance of mortality. But in his final months, he had also started another project, described in his notes as an "18th Century musical".

Called The Spectator, its existence was unknown to even his closest collaborators – until the notes were discovered locked in his study in 2016. They have now been donated to the V&A Museum, with the rest of Bowie's archive. They show Bowie's fascination with the development of art and satire in 18th Century London, alongside stories of criminal gangs and the notorious thief ‘Honest’ Jack Sheppard. "Right at the very beginning, I really wanted to write for theatre," Bowie told BBC Radio 4's John Wilson in 2002.

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08 September 2025

UK - ChamSys, a subsidiary of Chauvet & Sons, announced during PLASA Show 2025 that it has acquired the product and software portfolio of Arkaos SA, including MediaMaster, KlingNet and Grand VJ. The strategic move marks a major milestone in delivering a fully unified ‘One Console. One Server, One Show’ control solution, says the company.

ChamSys will release ChamSys MediaMaster 25, a major update to Arkaos MediaMaster 6 software, encompassing a new super-easy-to-use interface that can span multiple screens and flexible project workspaces - and features user-defined GDTF personalities. MediaMaster 25 will be complemented by a new range of powerful ChamSys MediaMaster Servers.

ChamSys MediaMaster 25 users will benefit from ChamSys’ 24/7 global support, expanded documentation, and training programmes. Arkaos general manager Tony De Prins, alon

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05 September 2025

USA - Full-service production company Toucan Productions has added Elation’s new Paragon series to its rental fleet, utilising the award-winning LED profile fixtures across concerts, festivals, corporate events, and large-scale branding projects throughout Oklahoma City and beyond.

Toucan CEO Chauncy Harris explained the decision: “They are perfect for any customer that needs flexible and affordable profile fixtures. It is a great product, a versatile solution for a variety of production needs, and with a great price point for our market.”

Toucan first saw the Paragon at the LDI tradeshow last December, where it earned the Best Debuting Product Award. Needing a compact, IP-rated fixture, Toucan arranged a demo for a closer look and eventually invested in the Paragon S model.

“For a rental company, it is built very well and will hold u

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05 September 2025

Canada - Ross Video has announced the acquisition of LAMA, a developer of advanced audio production software known for its live mixing solutions. This move significantly strengthens Ross Video’s audio solution set and core audio technology, while bringing in a highly experienced team in audio-focused solutions.

“We are excited to welcome the LAMA team to Ross,” said Jeff Moore, executive vice-president & chief marketing officer of Ross Video. “Ross Video has built its legacy on giving our customers everything they need to connect with their audiences. This acquisition extends our audio capabilities, both on-premises and in the cloud.”

Proven in real-world use, LAMA powered Eurosport’s Olympic Games Paris 2024 and enabled SK Gaming to simplify esports audio with NDI integration.

“LAMA was built to challenge the traditional co

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04 September 2025

UK - Prolight Concepts (UK) has been appointed exclusive UK distributor for ADJ. “With the goal of improving customer service, product availability and delivery efficiency, we are pleased to announce we have been appointed as the new exclusive distribution partner for ADJ in the UK,” says Prolight.

Supplying the industry for nearly 30 years and with a solid reputation, large UK-based warehouse, and experienced sales and customer support, Prolight says it is ideally placed to facilitate smooth distribution of ADJ products across the UK. Effective from Sunday 7 September, Prolight will offer the full ADJ catalogue of entertainment lighting, LED video panels, atmospheric effects, and will also provide after-sales support and service information.

"We are delighted to be appointed as the exclusive distributor for this exceptional brand across the UK,"

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04 September 2025

UK - Linea Research, the UK-based specialist in high-power amplification and DSP solutions, has appointed Leisuretec as its UK distribution arm.

The appointment marks a significant step in the growth strategy of Linea Research, enabling the company to focus on its expanding international business while ensuring UK customers continue to receive a cohesive, well-supported sales experience.

Martin Hildred, sales and marketing director, Linea Research, comments: “We are excited to announce the appointment of Leisuretec as distributor for the UK. The company has impressed with the right reach and resources to ensure that, in terms of ongoing customer support as well as sales, our valued customers in the UK remain in the best hands.”

Hildred remarked upon the convenient location of Leisuretec as a partner, just an hour away from the Linea Resea

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03 September 2025

UK - Stage Electrics Group has announced the acquisition of Willow Communications Limited (Willow), a specialist in audio-visual integration and the provision of software as a service platform, serving the land-based gaming, hospitality, holiday park, sport and leisure sectors.

This strategic acquisition enhances the group’s capabilities, further enabling the delivery of a wider range of technical solutions to a broader spectrum of customers and sectors.

Willow will continue to operate from its Northampton headquarters, where it has been based since its founding more than 35 years ago by managing director Steve Barlow and finance director Sally Barlow.

“This acquisition is an important step in our strategy to diversify the sectors we serve and expand the products and services the group is able to offer,” said Dave Coull, CEO of Stage El

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03 September 2025

Austria - AV Stumpfl celebrated the opening of its new 2,200m² production hall at its headquarters in Wallern an der Trattnach together with its entire team during this year’s summer family festival.

Fuelled by a good economy in the United States – one of AV Stumpfl’s major sales markets – the company is experiencing a strong increase in demand.

More than 10 years ago, AV Stumpfl strategically established a US subsidiary in Atlanta, Georgia, to bring its innovative systems – developed and manufactured with dedication in Upper Austria – to the US live entertainment, hospitality and film industries.

The new facility adds 2,200m² of production space, effectively doubling the company’s production capacity. Last year, AV Stumpfl invested in new equipment for a second production line and welcomed 20 new team members. Until now, this

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02 September 2025

Europe - Robert Juliat has announced its major participation in an ambitious investment project led by the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, as part of a European programme to renovate the energy efficiency of cultural infrastructures in Belgium. Ten emblematic French-speaking theatres have benefited from the renewal of their lighting systems: Les Tanneurs, La Raffinerie, Le Botanique, Le Varia, Le Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles and Les Halles de Schaerbeek in Brussels, L’Orchestre Philharmonique Royal, Le Manège Fonck and Le Forum in Liège and Le Manège in Mons.

This project enabled the replacement of tungsten lighting with LED solutions, making a strong contribution to the energy transition. To guide the process, end-users were invited to a series of demonstration days to compare the solutions offered by different manufacturers, as well as to a

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02 September 2025

Europe - One of the most successful gatherings to date, Showlight 2025 was welcomed back with open arms as it hosted a record number of delegates in Dijon for three days of lighting, gastronomy and conviviality.

You too can get a taste of what this perennial lighting quadrennial is about with the release of the first two speaker presentation videos from 2025. These can now be viewed on the Showlight website here: www.showlight.org/videos

This month, Brad Schiller and Lucy Carter are featured.

Brad Schiller’s presentation Transforming the Industry: The Promises and Potentials of GDTF covers improving workflows using GDTF and has been the most requested presentation to date, with Showlight delegates citing it as a brilliant demystifying of the intricacies of General Device Type