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24 September 2025

Sweden - Located some 640km north of the Swedish capital and known as the City of Birches, Umeå in north-eastern Sweden is famous for its museums and cultural institutions, and also as the home of two universities.

The local population swells considerably when more than 36,000 students return after the summer break and this year, new students were welcomed by Sommarfesten, a two-day festival staged by local promoters Festverket AB.

The line-up of popular Scandinavian artists included Swedish band LOV1 and rappers Tjuvjakt, along with Norwegian duo Søte og Rare Gutter and singer Fjellrev, performing on a stage rigged with a Nexo Geo M12 sound system by technical services company LLV Nordic who made the trip from the nearby city of Skellefteå.

The system comprised left and right hangs of six Nexo Geo M12 with eight Nexo MSUB18 on the ground

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24 September 2025

Greece - Petros Iakovidis performed at the Oinoforos Estate’s music festival in Mytilene on the Adriatic Coast as part of the singer and multi-instrumentalist’s 2025 summer tour.

The deeply evocative and ever-changing lighting design was by Konstantinos Ntovas and ran on a ChamSys MagicQ MQ250M Stadium console.

“My intention was to enrich the overall setup by adding LED screen columns and playing with both the height and the depth of the stage,” said Konstantinos, who configured his stage on three levels that had half-metre columns varying in height (1.6, 1.8 and 2 metres).

“Each of my columns was positioned slightly in front of the other, creating a layered effect,” he explained. “The content that ran on them was quite dynamic - things like descending lighting effects, particle lines, and other visuals that complemented the ene

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24 September 2025

Japan - With systems integration and support from long-time Clear-Com partner Matsuda Trading Co (MTC), Nagoya Broadcasting Network (NBN, also known as Me-Tele) has adopted the FreeSpeak II Digital Wireless Intercom System for its Studio A facility, further expanding its investment in Clear-Com’s IP-based intercom solutions.

Studio A, a principal 320sq.m production studio inside Nagoya Broadcasting Network’s modern headquarters, serves as a flexible space for mid- to large-scale programming, including news segments, variety shows, and other studio-recorded content.

NBN first standardised on Clear-Com’s Eclipse HX Digital Matrix system in 2019, incorporating E-IPA interface cards and Agent-IC mobile apps across its broadcast operations. The station later upgraded two OB vans with FreeSpeak II, where it received high marks from production teams f

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24 September 2025

Slovenia - The national television broadcaster RTV Slovenia recently completed a major studio lighting upgrade, installing Elation KL Series fixtures in its newly redesigned Studio 3 in Ljubljana. The project marks a milestone for Elation’s presence in the Slovenian broadcast market.

The installation, delivered by Elation’s local distribution partner Sync AV earlier in the year and integrated by KSL Sound and Light Studio, includes 24 KL Panel LED softlights and 29 pole-operated KL Fresnel 6 CW PO LED wash lights.

To ensure the best possible match for the broadcaster’s needs, Sync AV presented the Elation products in live demos and competitive shootouts, testing them directly in the studio environment.

Sync provided Elation units for extended on-site testing, allowing the broadcaster to experience their output, versatility, and build fi

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24 September 2025

Norway - Known as Norway’s Fairytale Park, Hunderfossen is an award-winning tourist destination, welcoming more than 250,000 visitors each summer with over 60 family attractions. The park recently unveiled its newest adventure, Musikkfabrikken (The Music Factory), an interactive exploration of classical music that blends visual art, animated characters, and a sound system powered by Genelec Smart IP loudspeakers.

Housed in an unused 4D cinema, Musikkfabrikken was developed by Sigurd Slåttebrekk, a Norwegian classical pianist and professor of piano – who worked with Hunderfossen and the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra – to make classical music more accessible and exciting for adults and children alike.

Norwegian integrator, Bravo, was tasked with finding a sound system capable of delivering an exciting yet comfortable mus

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24 September 2025

UAE - Assistive listening manufacturer, Contacta, has supplied more than 500 of its hearing loop systems for a major project to enhance hearing accessibility at Dubai International (DXB). The 520 systems have been installed throughout the airport's three terminals by Contacta's regional GCC partner, Topland.

Work on the project has been ongoing since 2023 and forms part of the airport’s ambition to ensure that every passenger experiences accessible and inclusive travel. It is also in line with Dubai’s Universal Design Code which aims to ensure buildings and transportation are accessible to everyone according to their need.

Interaction points including information desks, check-in counters, shops, lounges, food outlets, and money exchange counters, across terminals one, two and three had to be surveyed by Topland’s engineers and, together with th

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24 September 2025

Czech Republic - Leyard Europe has installed a state-of-the-art LED video wall at NFCtron's new headquarters, transforming the company's lobby into a versatile hub for corporate communications and client engagement. The installation showcases the latest in LED display technology while supporting NFCtron's mission as a leader in cashless payment solutions for events and festivals.

The company recently relocated to the prestigious LIFE building at Brumlovka in Prague, establishing a 2,000sq.m modern workspace that serves as a hub of creativity and collaboration alongside other innovative companies including Form Factory and 23 Group.

The centrepiece of the installation, a collaboration with Prague-based technology solutions suppliers, AV Media, is an impressive 3.6 x 2m LED video wall constructed from 36 individual Leyard VDS cabinets. With a precise 1

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24 September 2025

USA - Bespoke Technology Group and audio manufacturer 1 Sound have collaborated to bring a striking sound system to Evelyn, a newly opened steakhouse and lounge in Dallas’ Design District. Inspired by Taylor Jenkins Reid’s bestselling novel The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, the venue features seven different rooms, each with its own distinct atmosphere.

From the start, sound was a central design priority. Instead of following the traditional route of working first with an integrator, Reach Hospitality, the ownership group behind Evelyn, contacted 1 Sound directly with a clear vision for their audio solution. 1 Sound then connected them with Bespoke Technology Group, who partnered with 1 Sound’s CEO and lead audio designer, Lou Mannarino, to bring the project to life.

“From the very first meeting with the owners and Lou, it was clear

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23 September 2025

USA - Staten Island’s landmark St. George Theatre performing arts venue recently invested in 33 Ayrton Khamsin fixtures and 11 Ayrton Huracán Washes for its latest equipment upgrade. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting fixtures in North America.

The 1,900-seat St. George Theatre opened in 1929 as a movie and vaudeville house whose interior, in a mix of Spanish and Italian Baroque styles, rivalled many Broadway theatres. It was renovated in 2004 and has been hosting educational programmes, architectural tours, television and film shoots, concerts, comedy, Broadway touring companies and children's shows and is noted for its acoustics.

The theatre’s most recent upgrade, to replace outdated lighting fixtures, saw 15 Ayrton Khamsin units mounted on the FOH truss and 16 Khamsins spread on the third and fourth electric and

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23 September 2025

USA - Philadelphia-based One Source Productions provided the sound for the Tipper & Friends gathering at The Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington State over Independence Day weekend. The event brought together thousands of fans for a multi-day celebration of music at one of the United States’ best known outdoor venues.

Known for its dramatic elevation, sweeping vistas and unpredictable winds, The Gorge challenges even the most experienced production teams. To meet those demands, One Source deployed a system comprising 24 Funktion-One Vero enclosures, 34 Funktion-One subs and the rental company’s full Evo 7 inventory.

Preparations began in Funktion-One’s Projection software, which enabled the team to model the audience area and refine the system design before arriving onsite. Correct placement was critical: the Vero arrays were flown 24m apart t

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23 September 2025

South Africa - Robe LEDBeam 150s are proving a good match for Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre, where they are in use nearly every day, providing powerful, flexible and handy lighting solutions for all types of performance.

The Baxter Theatre has five performance spaces plus a garden, which is also used for shows, and is located in Cape Town’s Rondebosch suburb on the edge of the University of Cape Town (UCT) campus. It is the second largest performing arts venue in the city – after the Artscape Theatre Centre – and has a vibrant programme embracing thought-provoking drama, dance, music and many other genres of live theatre and performance.

Purchasing the new Robe fixtures – supplied by the Cape Town branch of Robe’s distributor DWR – followed a decision by their five technical crew and the venue’s production manager, Marisa Steenkamp.

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23 September 2025

France - FISE (Festival International des Sport Extrêmes) is the world’s biggest urban sports festival. The event takes over five days in late spring on the banks of the River Lez in Montpellier and attracts in excess of 300,000 spectators. Featuring BMX, Skateboard, Scooter, Roller, Parkour and much more, FISE is a major attraction for fans of actions sports and urban culture. The event site is extensive with eight Fields of Practice (FOP) specifically designed for the variety of competitive disciplines.

Powerful clear audio was an essential element of ensuring a premium spectator and competitor experience, and at this year’s 28th renewal, established event technology specialist Concept Group provided Coda Audio systems across the entirety of the site, matching audience and FOP sizes perfectly. The aim was to ensure that every spectator, no matter how

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23 September 2025

UK - Since relocating its hi-tech studio in Bath closer to Bristol, Distiller Music has taken the opportunity to develop a spatial environment, building on the legacy of its historic use of Martin Audio speakers.

As the former Distillery I space has made way for the new upgraded Distillery II - a fully-rigged, adaptive environment for rehearsal, recording, performance and production - it has added Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 8 to the pre-existing Torus PA rig, processed through an Airsound spatial system.

In its latest incarnation, the studio has opted to make the facility commercially available for use by recording, film, music video and content producers, after previously being for private recording use only - with no live facility.

The men behind the specification are Sam Cunningham and Dave Roden, respectively also the Stereophonics’ long-tim

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23 September 2025

UK - Ocean Outdoor and Absen have partnered to replace the existing The Screen @ Arndale, Manchester. The project involved installing a custom-designed, energy-saving LED display that integrated with the building's 34m convex curve, resulting in a powerful, high-performance visual solution.

Located in the centre of Manchester, the Arndale Centre is one of the largest indoor shopping centres in the UK. The centre features over 200 stores, including major brands like Apple, Next, and Urban Outfitters. It also has numerous food outlets and leisure spaces for visitors to enjoy.

The project's brief was to replace the previous screen with a new display that was high-impact, functional and efficient. The main requirements were to make the most of the existing structure, fit the building's 34m convex curve, and ensure energy-saving performance and remote mon

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23 September 2025

USA - On Friday 19 September, the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, a 20,500-capacity venue in Chula Vista, CA, was filled to the last seat as international dance-music powerhouse Deorro headlined an explosive evening of EDM with support from Rommii, Bolo the DJ, Close Friends Only, Juos, and 8onthebeat.

Born in Los Angeles, Deorro rose from local DJ to international headliner with chart-topping hits like Yee and Five More Hours, plus collaborations with Steve Aoki, Diplo, and Hardwell. Known for high-energy sets that blur genre boundaries, he’s a proven festival headliner with platinum records, billions of streams, and a reputation for redefining how Latin influences meet the global EDM stage. At sound check in Chula Vista, he personally walked out to hear the system and turned to MixOne’s Spenser Bishop, impressed: “The system sounds incredible

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22 September 2025

Brazil - The Festa do Peão de Barretos (Cowboy Festival of Barretos) is the largest rodeo in the southern hemisphere and one of Brazil’s best-known live events. Held annually in Barretos, São Paulo, and organised by the local social club Os Independentes, the festival attracts close to one million visitors every year. Alongside its rodeo competitions, the event has established itself as a major music destination, with concerts drawing up to 80,000 fans inside the Barretos Arena.

For the 2025 edition, São Paulo-based Gabisom Audio Equipment supplied the complete sound system, entirely based on Outline technology. The setup featured GTO, GTO-DF, Superfly, Mantas 28 and DBS 18-2 loudspeakers, optimised by Gabisom’s system engineer Targe Vicente, who ensured full coverage and control across the massive open-air venue.

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22 September 2025

The Netherlands - Last week saw the official opening of Subterra, a new music studio complex located in a former nuclear bunker in The Hague. Subterra offers studios ranging from 11 to 37sq.m. The underground location provides a distraction-free environment designed for different styles of music production. The aim is to bring together a wide range of ambitious music professionals. By offering high-quality facilities, Subterra encourages collaboration and exchange between artists. The goal is to keep music development in motion and to nurture musical ambition in the city. 

The official opening was led by Saskia Bruines, councillor for finance, culture and economic development in The Hague: “Subterra is a unique place in The Hague, and even in the Netherlands. Here underground, we preserve a special part of The Hague’s history, while at the same time giv

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22 September 2025

Australia - As demand for game shows and reality content hits a new high, TDC – Technical Direction Company is driving a wave of television productions across Australia. TDC is offering services from technical planning through to live broadcast, pilot builds, automated studio control with TDC LiveVIEW custom game engine design and development along with LED screen integration.

With over two decades of experience as a strategic creative partner, TDC is supporting the country’s top formats and helping to shape both the look and delivery of Australian television. From format giants like Deal or No Deal, Family Feud, The Voice, Weakest Link, The 1% Club, All Together Now, and Australian Idol, TDC has mastered the art of adapting global IP tailored for Australian audiences, while delivering techni

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22 September 2025

UK - Technical manager Sam Day recently turned to DPA Microphones to achieve pristine sound capture for an innovative in-the-round production of Albert Herring at Opera North’s Howard Assembly Room in Leeds. When staging the intimate production, Day knew he would need to capture the nuanced dynamics of operatic vocals and orchestral richness.

“In the late stages of planning, I was informed we could not use any radio or body mics, which are typically essential for this kind of production,” explains Day. “That completely changed our approach, so I immediately reached out to DPA UK knowing I could trust the brand’s mics to deliver outstanding results with the quality and control I needed.”

The performance space, an intimate venue far smaller and more controlled than a traditional opera house, meant Day would need to capture a wide d

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22 September 2025

USA - There is a common thread running through dance and lighting design, two art forms that rely on movement to tell stories and convey emotions. This connection is evident in the design that Matthieu Larivée and the team at Lüz Studio created for Jason Aldean’s 31-city Full Throttle Tour, which began 23 May and concludes 4 October at the iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach.

Working with a rig from Bandit Lites, Larivée and his colleagues deftly moved video and lighting elements through carefully choreographed steps that would do any ballet company proud. Virtually every design element in this production was in motion at one point or another, from the Chauvet Professional Colorado PXL Curves, which Larivée said “waltzed slowly to the music” in three songs, to the 49 x 19ft upstage video wall, as well as panels on the 52 x 3ft

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22 September 2025

USA - ADJ’s flexible Jolt Panel FX has been utilised throughout the summer for the Music in the Mountains concert series in Big Sky, Montana. Supplied by production company Jereco Studios, 12 of the fixtures served a pivotal role in the house lighting rig for the summer-long event. Each week they were used extensively to generate bold colour washes as well as engaging ‘eye candy’ effects for the visiting performers.

For more than a decade, Music in the Mountains has offered free outdoor concerts to both locals and visitors to Big Sky. Organised by the Arts Council of Big Sky, it features up-and-coming touring musicians as well as established artists. The shows take place in Len Hill Park every Thursday from late June through early September, culminating in a special Metal in the Mountains concert to close the season.

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19 September 2025

USA - Broadcast on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, this year’s MTV Video Music  Awards set a record for the most viewed and engaged VMAs in history. A diligent team of audio engineering professionals from Firehouse Productions trusted Shure wireless audio technology to ensure the evening’s production ran smoothly.

The audio production team comprised audio coordinator Mark Dittmar, broadcast production mixer Sean Prickett, music mixers Eric Schilling and John Harris, RF coordinator Cameron Stuckey, FOH mixers Dan Gerhard, Adam Armstrong, Simon Welch and Mike Bové, and monitor mixers Chris Prinzivalli, Brett Taylor, and Tom Pesa.

Firehouse Productions provided the event’s equipment. The team deployed 56 channels of the Shure Axient Digital Wireless Microphone System and 52 channels of the Shure PSM 1000 In-Ear Personal Monitoring Syste

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19 September 2025

UK - London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club returned to the streets of Soho last month for a day of music, dance, and celebration. After a successful first run in 2019, Ronnie Scott’s Street Party made its long-awaited return on 2 August, transforming Frith Street into an open-air festival that welcomed thousands of jazz lovers to a free, single-day celebration powered by KV2 Audio. 

In conjunction with Ronnie Scott’s Charitable Foundation, the street party offered a chance to shine a light on the foundation’s vital work supporting jazz and music education for young people. The day featured DJ sets, family-friendly activities, outdoor bars, street food venders, and of course, cross-generation performances from some of the UK’s finest jazz musicians who came together for an energetic day of musical festivities.

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19 September 2025

UAE - Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena, one of the Middle East’s most high-profile multi-purpose entertainment venues, has just completed a major sound system upgrade using the latest loudspeaker system technologies from d&b audiotechnik. Including the full-bandwidth directivity of the GSL, KSL, XSL and SL-SUB products from the SL-Series, plus the very latest Compact Cardioid Line Array (CCL), the finished system delivers clean and consistent sound across the entire 17,000-capacity venue. 

“At Coca-Cola Arena, we aim for five-star quality in every detail of the audience and artist experience. Choosing d&b audiotechnik was about more than technology – it was about partnering with a brand that our team and our technical experts truly trust,” says Mark Jan Kar, general manager of the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai and SVP of entertainment, content, and prog