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13 November 2025

Europe - Following another successful year on the road, BikeFest Spain returns for its fifth edition from 30 January to 1 February 2026, once again uniting the live events and entertainment technology community for a good cause.

Riders from across the industry are invited to take part in the 400km journey from Valencia to Barcelona, raising funds for Backup Tech, the charity providing vital financial and wellbeing support to technical professionals across live events, theatre, and entertainment.

Since its launch, BikeFest has become a highlight of the industry calendar, combining challenge, camaraderie and charity in equal measure. Each year, participants tackle a multi-day coastal route ending at the ISE show in Barcelona. Accommodation, meals, and a dedicated support vehicle are all included in the entry fee.

In 2025, the

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11 November 2025

UK - The Institute of Sound, Communications & Visual Engineers (ISCVE) has announced the seminar line-up for ISCVEx 2026, taking place at Coombe Abbey on 17–18 March 2026. The programme brings together leading voices from across the AV, communications, and security sectors, tackling some of the most pressing topics facing professionals today. Registration is now open.

Paul Davidson of Teams 9 will present The Criticality of Cybersecurity in Voice Communication: Preparing for Martyn’s Law. Drawing on a long career in the Metropolitan Police and UK security services, Davidson will explore the implications of Martyn’s Law for ISCVE members, focusing on cybersecurity risks in voice communication and practical steps organisations can take to prepare.

The Hopkins-Baldwin Seminar will be presented by University

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11 November 2025

USA - Pharos Architectural Controls will be showcasing and demonstrating its latest solutions in lighting control technology on booth 3500.

Visitors to the Pharos stand will be able to engage with live demonstrations of the Pharos Designer range, which boasts a wide selection of controllers to suit ‘any DMX, eDMX and DALI lighting project’, with comprehensive show control capabilities, and free software that enables the build and design of even the most challenging installation.

The Pharos team will be on hand to demonstrate Designer’s real time audio reactive capabilities, and its easy integration with Advatek LED Pixel controllers, showcase the technology, its possibilities, and answer any questions.

Visitors can also enjoy a live demonstration of Pharos Expert, which brings its built-in expertise to the commissioning process, offerin

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10 November 2025

South Africa - The L-Acoustics House of Worship Tour, which visits churches and worship spaces around the world, is coming to South Africa. Church technical teams, volunteers, consultants, and anyone interested in PA design or building audio systems are invited to attend the workshop in Johannesburg on 19 November and in Cape Town on 21 November from 1pm to 5pm.

Joshua Maichele (application, Americas – house of worship global lead) and Alan Johnson (business development, Americas – house of worship global lead) from L-Acoustics will guide attendees through audio infrastructure and the creation of immersive sound experiences. This experience is designed to empower attendees with world-class audio insight, training, and innovative sound solutions tailored for worship environments. While the workshop is free of charge, booking is essential. 

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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

USA - KV2 Audio is gearing up to exhibit for the first time at LDI 2025 in Las Vegas from 7-9 December. The team, led by the company's most recent hire, US sales executive Max Clixby, can be found in audio demo room W266.

Popular on Broadway, KV2 counts several major productions to its name, including The Lion King, Pretty Woman and Kinky Boots among others. 

Max Clixby is eager for more sound designers and venue owners to discover KV2. “This is why we opted for a demo room rather than a stand on the show floor,” he says. “For people who are not yet familiar with KV2, a demo speaks a thousand words. We’ll be showcasing our full range of active and passive point source loudspeakers, from the ultra-compact Cube which delivers massive bang for its buck, right up to the hugely powerful VHD2.21, a staple in dance clubs

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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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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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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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27 October 2025

South Africa - The Hilton Arts Festival (HAF) in KwaZulu-Natal, one of South Africa’s most celebrated cultural gatherings, returned this year with its hallmark mix of theatre, music, visual art, and family-friendly activities. Behind the performances and creative energy, however, was a quiet but profound tribute to the festival’s founder, Sue Clarence.

Three decades ago, Sue Clarence established the Hilton Arts Festival. She dreamed of creating a platform to celebrate diverse voices in the arts. Before she passed, her only request was that the festival should continue – without fuss or sentimentality. The event pressed on, vibrant, inclusive, and community-driven, just as she intended.

Carrying her legacy forward are Evan Roberts, Julia Clarence, and Duncan Bonella. They worked alongside Sue for years and embody her spirit of

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27 October 2025

USA - Elation’s stand at LDI (3410) will feature a ‘captivating show experience that promises to engage all the senses and immerse visitors in a spellbinding world of lighting, performance, and storytelling’, designed by creative director Melody Tseng who is currently working on Alanis Morissette’s Las Vegas residency.

“This project sounded so fun and amazing. Elation wanted to do something different, something unlike the normal product presentation, and I was intrigued,” says Melody. “Elation has really started to excel at developing the creativity behind its fixtures, not just giving it a cool name but giving it an identity, its own character and life, something cool you can relate to. Paragon is a perfect example of that approach.

“People who visit LDI want more than just technology. They want to be inspired, to feel empowered to c

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24 October 2025

USA - ADJ Lighting is celebrating four decades of entertainment lighting. At LDI 2025 in Las Vegas, ADJ will showcase a range of performance-ready lighting solutions. The booth will unveil a collection of new products and invite visitors to experience a time-coded lightshow that pays tribute to each decade of the company’s history.

Anchoring ADJ’s presence at LDI 2025 will be a lightshow programmed by Steve Kosiba of Squeek Lights. It will be time-coded to a soundtrack that will pay homage to the decades of ADJ’s evolution – celebrating each era from its early DJ and club roots to the professional touring and installation markets it serves today. The synchronised display will highlight the versatility and output of ADJ’s latest IP65-rated and indoor fixtures, demonstrating their real-world performance potential in a tightly integr

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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

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23 October 2025

UK - East London venue Troxy has begun its ‘most ambitious transformation in decades’, designed to ‘revive hidden heritage, boost the fan experience and increase the venue’s capacity to 3,600’.

The ambitious restoration of Troxy continues, with the intention to redefine what promoters and punters can expect from a night out at the Art Deco venue by improving fan comfort, accessibility, operational flow, and high-impact production potential.

At the heart of the works is the revival of Troxy’s long-sealed basement, which is being completely reimagined to include a permanent cloakroom, a new high-capacity toilet block, and structural upgrades to fire escapes that unlock more standing room in the main auditorium.

“We are really excited that the next stage of the restoration of Troxy has begun. This phase involves the reactivation of

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22 October 2025

UK - The Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT) has announced the fourth edition of its proactive annual event the Make A Difference Conference, returning in 2026 with a focus on bridging the gap between formal training and ongoing professional development in the theatre and live performance industry. The day’s theme will be Continuing to Learn Beyond Education.

The 2026 conference will be held on Thursday 16 April 2026 at Bathway Theatre, University of Greenwich.

“This year’s theme will focus on the employment sector as we explore how we can improve learning and development outside our formal higher education training schemes,” say the organisers. “By bringing together both sides of our industry, those that teach and train, together with employers we will break down the discourse between the two sides, and work together

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13 October 2025

World - The latest issue of LSi is out now, and can be read online free-of-charge here.

Visitors to this year’s PLASA Show may well already have insider information about two of our major features this month, as both Soho Theatre Walthamstow and the situation facing production professionals living and working in Ukraine during the on-going war formed the basis of panel discussions in the show’s brand-new LSi Theatre. If you missed these sessions, or had your interest piqued, you can find Rob Halliday’s article on Soho Theatre Walthamstow and Louise Stickland’s report from Ukraine in our October edition.

Plus, don’t miss our bumper PLASA Show Review, as we round-up all the product launches, business news an

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10 October 2025

UK – This year’s Get Ahead event is being held at Principality Stadium on 6 November 2025.  Open to ISCVE members and non-members, Get Ahead is a one-day event designed for professionals in the sound, communications and audio-visual sectors and offers attendees a rare opportunity to explore the installation and design of large-scale stadium audio systems through expert-led seminars, listening demonstrations and guided tours of the venue.

Event Highlights include insights into the project pathway for the installation of the stadium’s sound system, while delegates will be able to explore the venue and experience the system in action.

Designing for Stadiums – An Engineering Perspective, A session led by Nexo’s engineering support director, will cover the unique challenges of stadium sound system design.

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08 October 2025

UK - Professionals working in the sound, communications and audio-visual industries are invited to attend ISCVEx 2026, the two-day exhibition and seminar event, organised by the Institute of Sound, Communications and Visual Engineers (ISCVE), taking place at the Coombe Abbey Hotel, Warwickshire on 17-18 March 2026.

The two-day event brings together experts, manufacturers, distributors and installers to showcase the latest technologies and innovations in the industry.

Jim Smith, president of ISCVE comments, “We extend a warm invitation to media representatives, ISCVE members, non-members and fellow industry professionals to join us for this dynamic event. It promises to be a valuable convergence of educational insights and an engaging industry showcase. ISCVEx is an exceptional opportunity to network with peers, exchange knowledge and explore the la

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06 October 2025

USA - Pharos Architectural Controls will be exhibiting at NYControlled 2025, held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in NYC. The event opens with a hands-on workshop on 14 October, followed by the main exhibition on 15 October.

Over the course of two days, the event will feature a curated programme of manufacturer-led tech talks and educational sessions on lighting controls, complemented by an exhibition floor showcasing leading controls manufacturers and trade associations - making it the ideal forum to connect with specifiers and integrators.

At table 402 visitors will be able to meet the Pharos team, where they will demonstrate the newest developments across its ranges, with a focus on key updates to Pharos Expert and Pharos Designer.

The latest release of Expert 2.0 introduces Groups, providing a new way to organise fixtures within a s

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30 September 2025

Eurovision Vote - A vote is to be held on whether or not Israel should be allowed to participate in Eurovision next year. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has confirmed it will invite 68 member countries to give their view at a general assembly meeting in early November. In recent weeks, countries including Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland and Spain have all said they would consider dropping out of Eurovision if Israel's involvement continued.

A decision will be taken by a simple majority, meaning that if more than 50% of members vote to exclude Israel, the country would not take part in 2026. Israel's continued participation in Eurovision has been controversial due to the ongoing war in Gaza, and several countries had already called for their exclusion.

The EBU confirmed all 68 member countries would be invited to vote, including bro

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23 September 2025

UK - Drawing an international audience, PLASA Show 2025 transformed Olympia London’s Grand Hall into a hub of live entertainment technology from 7-9 September. Welcoming over 30 new exhibitors, and with a focus on sustainability, skills and the people behind entertainment technology, this year’s show welcomed a 2.6% increase in overall attendance despite severe train strikes that challenged travel across the capital. 

The surge in international visitors and the record number of students in attendance highlight how the industry continues to broaden its horizons and attract fresh talent, says the show’s organiser.

A growing, international audience

According to PLASA, visitor numbers rose by 14% on the opening day and 5% on day two, with 11.3% of total attendees arriving from overseas, marking a 24% increase on last year

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17 September 2025

South Africa - Mediatech Africa has confirmed that co-owner Simon Robinson has returned full-time as exhibition director to steer the show’s comeback edition, 1–3 July 2026 at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit & International Convention Centre, Johannesburg.

Robinson launched Mediatech in 2001 at the Sandton Convention Centre and has guided its growth into Africa’s cornerstone event for professional AV, broadcast, production, staging, lighting, and display technology. During the show’s six-year hiatus, he kept close to the market – project-managing large-scale productions and events, and serving as business development manager at one of SA’s big AV distributors.

“Stepping out of the organiser role for a season let me see the industry from other angles,” says Robinson. “Running projects on the ground and spending time