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29 August 2025

UK - Earlier this month, a peloton of friends, colleagues and fans of ‘Pete The Greek’ (PTG) left Tower Bridge to cycle to Whitstable.

PTG’s standing in the industry is reflected in the many tributes paid by his industry peers. Neg Earth Lights wrote on social media: “Pete was a true legend of the industry; the ultimate rigger who made even the most daunting tasks feel achievable. Pete shared his wealth of expertise willingly, and with kindness, to anyone who wanted to learn and has doubtless been instrumental to countless careers, ensuring a generation (or more) of riggers will carry his dedication to safety and precision forward in their work.”

Prior to Pete's sudden death, this ride was undertaken annually in August, a social event ending with PTG hosting a BBQ on the beach outside his beach hut. Cold beers, grilled fresh fish and oyster

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28 August 2025

USA - Bandit Lites has announced new hires and internal promotions that strengthen the marketing and integration business services teams.

Matt Holton joins Bandit Lites as marketing & media coordinator, bringing over a decade of professional experience in video production, motion graphics, storytelling, and client relations. He has produced hundreds of videos and multimedia campaigns, managing projects from concept through final delivery, and has worked closely with designers and copywriters to create cohesive, engaging content.

“I couldn’t be happier with my position here at Bandit! The ability to flex my creative storytelling skills daily in such a cool, fascinating industry makes this a dream job!” said Holton.

Brianna Byars joins Bandit Lites as an administrative assistant with a focus in marketing. She brings a strong backgroun

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27 August 2025

USA - dBTechnologies USA has announced the appointment of Scott Thompson as Western US regional sales manager, bringing more than two decades of experience in the pro audio and music industry to the role.

Thompson most recently served as vice-president of sales at The Music Link, where he managed more than $20m in worldwide sales across multiple channels, supported a global distributor network, and oversaw the successful launch of a European 3PL warehouse that expanded the company’s international footprint. He also held leadership roles at Córdoba Music Group, driving both domestic and international sales efforts for the Córdoba and Guild brands during a pivotal period of growth.

Before transitioning fully into sales leadership, Thompson worked as an independent audio engineer for nearly a decade.

“I’m truly excited to join the dBTech

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26 August 2025

USA - Audinate Group has announced the appointment of TJ Adams to the newly-created position of chief platform officer. Adams joins Audinate from QSC, where he was senior vice-president, Q-SYS product strategy and was instrumental in the development of the Q-SYS platform. He previously held engineering, sales and product management roles at Biamp and SITA (formerly Com-Net Software).

In his new role, Adams will lead Audinate’s platform strategy to deliver an interoperable audio, video, control and management platform. Building on an established and strong foundation across the millions of Dante-enabled devices in the field, Adams will lead Audinate’s initiatives to deliver cohesive platform software, products and service offerings for designers, integrators and users of AV systems across a wide spectrum of vertical markets and applications. He will repor

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22 August 2025

UK - PRG UK’s corporate events team continues to grow with the appointment of Cameron Bannister as director of corporate & special events, Ben Hornshaw as head of projects and the addition of Scott Rooney – Ashby as account director, joining technical account manager Nick Clarke.

Cameron has been a pillar at PRG for over 16 years with 10 years in the corporate market, successfully delivering high-profile events across the globe. His portfolio includes large-scale events including the open ceremonies and full-service productions for clients including NVIDIA, Google and UEFA. “Our side of the business has seen incredible success this year and we are continuing to push forward into 2026,” says Bannister. “With our newly strengthened team, I’m very excited to continue to deliver outstanding events around the world, ensuring our clients receive th

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22 August 2025

USA - Solid State Logic has appointed Mark Skipper to the position of national sales manager, Eastern US, where he is responsible for SSL Broadcast and Live solutions. In his new role, Skipper joins SSL’s US-based distributor, Group One Ltd. as part of expanding its business development and customer relationships, reporting to Rick Naqvi, senior VP of USA sales.

Skipper, who is based in southern Virginia, brings more than two decades of broadcast and professional audio experience to his role. Prior to starting with SSL, he has been a recording studio owner and A1 sports mixer for top networks including NBC, ESPN, Fox, CBS and others. He is also experienced in music production as a classically trained violist who has performed and recorded with multiple chamber orchestras and musical ensembles.

"Throughout my audio career, I've approached studio pro

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20 August 2025

Europe - The Laserworld Group has announced the appointment of Fabián Mercado as the new international sales manager for the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking markets. Mercado brings experience to the team, with an understanding of the laser industry from both a technical and creative perspective.

His background in laser shows of various scales, theatrical lighting, and laser mapping, combined with an artistic vision, qualifies him to provide clients with technical and commercial support. The company intends to expand its presence in the Spanish-speaking market with this personnel decision. The company expresses confidence that his leadership will strengthen client relationships and drive growth.

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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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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

Asia - Nexo has announced a significant addition to its engineering support team, welcoming Joe Yeung Ka Chun as engineering support manager focusing on Asian markets.

Joe brings with him nearly two decades of experience in the professional audio industry, including his most recent role as a senior audio technician at the prestigious integrated resort MGM Macau.

Throughout his career, Joe has served as a sound engineer for numerous high-profile events and venues across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.

“I am excited by the challenge of joining Nexo and becoming part of a highly specialised engineering support team, and I look forward to strengthening the relationships between Nexo and our partners in Asia,” comments Joe, ahead of taking up his new role.

Commenting on behalf of Nexo, engineering support director François Deffa

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15 August 2025

USA - Bandit Lites has added new team members whose expertise in technical services, IT, and facilities maintenance will further enhance the company’s ability to deliver production support: Julio Villarreal as QC coordinator, Sam Khamees as electronics technician, Nick Ehrhart as IT support technician, and Mason Whiffen as facilities maintenance technician.

Julio Villarreal brings hands-on experience with technical systems, lighting equipment, and operational troubleshooting. “Being QC Coordinator, I am proud that my work helps reflect the high standard that Bandit Lites holds for itself, and that the hard work I put in day in and day out contributes to every show we power,” he states.

Sam Khamees joins with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Techniques from Dijlah University and advanced skills in diagnostics, schematics interpretat

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14 August 2025

UK - Backup Tech, the charity supporting those working behind the scenes in the entertainment technology industry, has announced the appointment of Lee Dennison as its new chair.

Lee, a Backup trustee for 13 years, and orchestrator of the popular annual Village Fete, has taken over the reins from Piers Shepperd, who has served as chair for the past three years and a trustee for a decade. He has been instrumental in implementing a highly successful structure behind the scenes, building on the foundations of his predecessor.

During his time at the charity, he has seen Backup continue to provide vital medical grants and address the challenges faced by today’s freelancers by increasing its initiatives around Wellbeing Support; including sharing industry initiatives that help improve awareness and foster more open communication about mental health, addi

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14 August 2025

UK - TMB has announced that Paul Brazil has joined their global customer development team. Based in the UK, with 17 years of experience, TMB notes Paul brings a wealth of knowledge in production and staging technology, operations, and product applications across live events, theatre, and high-end film and television.

Born and raised in London, Paul earned a degree in History and Politics. During his studies, he spent summers working for PRG - loading lorries, cleaning cables, and learning the ropes of the industry firsthand. After graduation, he returned to the world of lighting, beginning as a ‘lampy’ at Essential Lighting before moving into a sales role at White Light.

Paul’s career took a pivotal turn when a former manager introduced him to the film and television lighting world. He joined Richard Martin Lighting, where he progressed from te

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14 August 2025

USA - Lectrosonics has announced that Nick Haring has joined the company as Eastern US regional sales and technical manager. Nick will play a vital role in Lectrosonics’ business across 20 states in the eastern region, representing Lectrosonics products to dealers, rep firms, systems integrators, as well as existing and future customers.  

Nick comes to Lectrosonics with an extensive background in the pro audio, lighting and MI industries. After graduation, he held a variety of managerial roles at Guitar Centre, before joining Jetwave Wireless as director of sales, a boutique firm specialising in high-end deployment of production wireless technologies. Most recently, Nick has been a managing member at Red Label Productions, overseeing and participating in all activities of a sound, lighting and event production company.

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13 August 2025

UK - Solstice AV has announced the appointment of Mike Day as technical sales manager – LED. Effective immediately, Hampshire-based Mike brings almost 15 years of knowledge and experience in the AV industry to the Solstice team, including more than three years of hands-on LED expertise and over a decade in distribution-focused roles.

Reporting to Solstice AV company director Paul Midwood, Mike joins the team at a time of significant opportunity for LED in the UK, as demand continues to grow across an ever-expanding range of markets, including corporate, education, and extended reality (XR) environments. Solstice AV works with a growing number of leading global LED manufacturers, including PPDS (Philips Professional Displays), BOE, LianTronics, and more.

Mike will be instrumental in developing Solstice AV’s technical sales capabilities and support

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13 August 2025

Europe - Ross Video has announced the appointment of Cong-Thanh Nguyen as regional sales manager for France - marking a significant step in strengthening its presence across the region.

Based in Paris, Nguyen brings a blend of technical expertise and commercial insight to the role, with a background that spans telecommunications engineering and broadcast systems integration. He has held senior positions at Grass Valley, Quantum, and Qvest, and has successfully led major broadcast deployments across Europe and North Africa.

At Ross, Nguyen will focus on building relationships with broadcasters while driving growth in France’s expanding corporate AV market.

“Ross is known for delivering great value, but we’re also capable of powering the most sophisticated, high-end productions,” said Nguyen. “My goal is to shift perceptions in the Fr

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12 August 2025

Europe - PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, has announced the latest structural updates to its EMEA sales and global marketing management teams, with the promotion of Jae O Choi Park and Ron Cottaar to lead the company’s amplified growth ambitions.

Jae O Choi Park, who joined PPDS as European sales director in 2022, has been officially promoted to the newly created position of EMEA commercial head, joining Angela Lin, Jason Wu, and Rosa Chiu, the commercial heads for US and LATAM, for China, and for APA and India respectively. Jae, who has held the role on an interim basis since 2024, will now officially oversee all European sales and support activities.

Ron Cottaar will now serve as head of global marketing, leading his teams around the world and devising new strategies to expand PPDS

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01 August 2025

Europe - PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, has announced the appointment of experienced indoor and outdoor direct view LED integration specialist, Jeroen Feldman, to its European technical sales team.

Assuming the role of solution manager dvLED, Jeroen brings considerable experience supporting indoor and outdoor AV installations across a broad array of markets. These include retail, corporate, and entertainment, with music festivals, touring bands, and football stadiums – including the Johan Cruyff Arena, home of AFC Ajax – along with shopping malls, boardrooms, and large conference centres, among Jeroen’s areas of expertise.

Based at PPDS’ Amsterdam head office, and reporting to Jan Van Tieghem, director of technical sales support EMEA, Jeroen will play an integral role in suppo

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31 July 2025

Italy - Wisycom has announced a transition in corporate management, appointing Davide Morsiani as chief executive officer (CEO) and Gerrit Buhe as chief technology officer (CTO), while Andrea Bulfon will continue as chief operating officer (COO) and Marika Stangherlin has been promoted to chief sales officer (CSO). These changes mark a natural step in a business development plan that began in 2022 to streamline operations and prepare Wisycom for future growth in an evolving global market, says the company.

As part of the transition, Wisycom founders Massimo Polo and Enzo Frigo have stepped down from their roles as CEO and CTO, respectively. Their visionary work laid the foundation for the company. With Wisycom’s industry contributions spanning across numerous in-ear monitoring, wireless microphone and RF-over-fibre solutions, the brand can be found on some

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31 July 2025

Europe - Audac has welcomed two new members to its growing international sales team: Andrew Loadman as business development director and Graham Lawton as regional manager Europe & Middle East.

With decades of combined experience in the AV industry, both bring valuable expertise to support Audac’s ambitious growth plans across key global markets.

Andrew Loadman, based in the United Kingdom, joins as business development director with a strong background in international sales, project management, and technical leadership. Known for his strategic mindset and results-driven approach, Andrew will be responsible for identifying new opportunities, building strong relationships, and expanding Audac’s footprint across various markets. His focus will be on unlocking growth potential and strengthening key partnerships to support Audac’s long-term int

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24 July 2025

UK - Unusual Rigging has announced the appointment of Matt Stott, a highly respected stage engineering specialist with over 15 years’ experience in bespoke mechanical systems and show automation. Matt’s arrival reinforces Unusual’s commitment to delivering technically ambitious solutions across theatre, live production and permanent installations.

Tom Harper, managing director, Unusual Rigging commented: “Matt joins us from TAIT and, before that, Delstar Engineering where he worked under the leadership of Paul Sadler. Many in the industry will already be familiar with Matt’s contributions to technically complex and high-profile productions including 42nd Street, Miss Saigon (2014) and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2024) and to capital projects such as Glyndebourne Opera House’s upgrade and the Royal Opera House’s Lindbury

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24 July 2025

UK - Sterling Event Group has announced the appointment of two experienced industry professionals to spearhead its expansion into the South of England alongside its broader national growth strategy.

James Hunter joins as director, bringing more than two decades of experience in delivering world-class event projects across the UK and internationally.

Jack Sayer also joins the company as project director, bringing a wealth of hands-on production expertise through his successful career in creative event delivery. Jack will focus on technically ambitious event experiences that reflect Sterling’s trademark precision and innovation.

“We’re very proud to welcome James and Jack to the team at such an exciting period for the business,” said Richard Bowden, managing director, Sterling Event Group. “Expanding into the South isn’t just about

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24 July 2025

Europe - Planar and Leyard Europe have announced the addition of Filip Cogghe as vice-president of sales, marketing and service for Europe.

Cogghe joins the company with more than 25 years of experience in the AV and display technology industries, most recently serving as sales director for global and strategic corporate sales at Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe. There he played a pivotal role in forming and executing global sales strategies.

“We’re happy to have Filip Cogghe lead sales and marketing efforts across Europe,” says CEO at Planar Sidney Rittenberg. “With an impressive background that is highlighted by demonstrated sales leadership and growth as well as complex solution integration and involvement in mission-critical installations, he’s the right leader to guide this team in extending unrivalled support and visualisation solut

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23 July 2025

UK - Live Technology has announced two significant appointments as the business bolsters its team to support customers across the live events sector, following its launch last month.

Tim Haskell joins the dedicated live events distributor as product specialist – professional lighting, bringing more than 15 years of industry expertise with a focus on the film, TV, and broadcast sectors. Tim will be supporting Live Technology’s professional lighting team, helping to expand its presence in these markets following the addition of Sumolight and Elation to its portfolio, alongside Martin Professional, Robert Juliat, Macula, and StageSmarts.

Tim joins from Rotolight, where he played a key role in developing both sales and customer relationships in the UK and several major international markets.

Stuart Down has been appointed head of audio and wi