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12 November 2025

Singapore - For the first time in its more than 30-year history, SRS Group is officially entering the Asia Pacific market and establishing a new branch in Singapore.

Sean McKernan, the company’s new general manager - Asia Pacific, shares: “I am thrilled to lead the SRS Group’s expansion in the APAC region and to build a strong foundation for delivering exceptional support to our customers across Asia.

“We welcome everyone to join us in celebrating the grand opening of Asia SRS Group and visit our stand no. 2825 at PIFA ‘25 in Singapore. This event marks the beginning of a long road that everyone – our team, partners, and customers – will walk together."

Samuel Sloboda, the CEO of SRS Group, celebrates the expansion and adds: “In our plans for global expansion, having a branch in Asia was certainly one of my biggest dreams. Bu

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11 November 2025

Your milestone 40^th anniversary edition of LSi is out now! Available with a special cover for those who subscribe to the print edition, the November 2025 edition is also available in a digital format which is available to read and download now.

Inside, along with reflections on LSi’s history, we’re proud to share a wealth of exciting content reflecting 40 years of innovation, creativity, product development and more from across the industry.

This includes an in-depth report on 1985’s Live Aid - which took place a few months before LSi’s launch - as Steve Moles talks to fellow production professionals who worked on the iconic fundraising event that quite literally changed lives. Meanwhile, Rob Hall

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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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29 October 2025

UK - A.C. Special Projects (ACSP) has announced its recent role in supplying and installing a lighting and rigging system at Ocean Court, part of the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London, in partnership with GVAV.

The project delivers a robust, high-specification solution that enhances the flexibility and visual impact of the museum’s events programme, while complementing the architectural elegance of the glass-roofed atrium.

Working closely with GVAV and project managers, ACSP designed and delivered a complete turnkey system comprising: LED stage lighting fixtures, lighting control console and distribution network, truss grid and banner truss system with motorised control.

The system was developed to provide ‘reliable, user-friendly operation and seamless integration between control, power, and structural elements’.

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27 October 2025

USA - Commissioned by tour direction company, The Beehive LA, Michael Brown’s production design for break-out indie singer Gracie Abrams' The Secret of Us tour initiated an atmosphere of intimacy and fan connectivity, despite being in large-scale venues.

Clearwing, a Clair Global brand, worked alongside Michael to bring his design to life, blending a mix of lighting technology, custom fabricated hardware, and vendor partnership to the forefront. 

Michael worked closely with co-lighting designer/programmer Zach Sternberg, lighting director Taylor Glatt, Clearwing sr. account executive Steve Harvey, and Clearwing lighting crew chief Sam McKeown.

Michael states: “My approach as a designer is always focused on the artist side of the equation. I want to design shows that are beautiful and unique while also making the tour operate as

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17 October 2025

UK - The Sausage & Cider Festival rolled out the Milos MR2K roof structure with HTS to 15 locations during the 2025 season, commencing in Wollaton Park, Nottingham, at the end of May and concluding in St Nicholas Park, Warwick, last month. Festival goers indulged in a variety of sausages and ciders from around the world whilst enjoying live music and DJs over a three-day weekender.

The festival demands a stage set-up that delivers both spectacle and safety. HTS were commissioned to deliver the stage structures for all locations, working closely with PKUK, who provided full production support, including lighting, sound, and video.

HTS deployed their Milos MR2K 12mtr x 10mtr roof system, equipped with tech sheds and an access ramp, to provide a robust, visually impressive structure capable of handling the demands of up to 10,000 KG of live

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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 - Unusual Rigging is celebrating a landmark achievement after its Northamptonshire headquarters was named Best of the Best at the 2025 British Council for Offices (BCO) National Awards. The building, which was delivered by architects Corstorphine & Wright, and designed and constructed entirely around circular economy principles, also won the Corporate Workplace category.

The BCO National Awards, held on 7 October at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London, brought together more than 1,200 senior figures from across the workplace design, development and property sectors to celebrate excellence in the built environment. Judges described Unusual HQ as a “model for how modern offices can combine innovation, sustainability and long-term vision.”

Tom Harper, managing director of Unusual Rigging said: “Winn

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09 October 2025

UK - The Regent Centre is a 505-seat cinema and theatre that sits in the heart of Christchurch, Dorset. Having first opened its doors back in 1931, it still thrives today as a non-profit, multi-purpose venue with live music, comedy and community performance shows which help bring in over 100,000 visitors every year.

Following a mechanical inspection, it was decided that the venue required both a replacement of its auditorium chain hoist system as well as a new wing-masking system with curtain tracks and drapes – with all of this work being carried out by Solutions On Stage.

Solutions On Stage were first contacted by the Regent Centre’s technical manager Scott Gurd, who comments: “I was on the lookout for a new technical inspection company as I wanted to ensure that our performance space was as safe and technically efficient as possible. Solutio

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07 October 2025

UK - White Light once again supported Gilded Balloon at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, delivering full lighting and rigging across 18 venues in celebration of the company’s 40th anniversary.

As one of the festival’s ‘Big Four’, Gilded Balloon transformed university buildings and cultural spaces into vibrant performance venues. With Teviot Row House undergoing refurbishment, the 2025 programme spanned Adam House, Applegate Tower, and the National Museum of Scotland; each presenting technical challenges for WL.

“Working with Gilded Balloon is always a rewarding experience,” said Dan Last, WL’s key account manager. “Their ambition and adaptability push us to innovate, and this year was no exception. From custom truss structures to advanced LED rigs, we tailored each solution to meet the demands of the space and the vis

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03 October 2025

UK - Unusual Industries has announced ‘a planned transition’ in its senior financial leadership. Mark Wylie has been appointed finance director, and will fully succeed Brian Rose, following his service in the role since 1988.

Brian will not be stepping away entirely. He will continue to support Unusual Rigging in an advisory capacity remaining as a director, providing strategic guidance and insight to the leadership team.

Mark joined Unusual Rigging in 2022 as part of the company’s structured succession planning strategy, designed to ensure continuity and stability across key leadership positions. Over the past few years, he has worked alongside Brian, gaining an understanding of the company’s operations and financial strategy, and preparing for this next step in his career.

Reflecting on the transition, Mark said: “I am honoured to

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24 September 2025

South Africa - PartyBros, a company founded in 2022 by brothers Emil and Etienne van Heerden, has recently launched its corporate division, EVH Events. Building on their experience in the events industry, EVH focuses on delivering high-end solutions for large-scale and corporate events.

The company has invested in an Absen NT3.9W LED screen consisting of 120 panels, Prolyte trussing for structural support, and ADJ Focus Beam and Focus Flex units from DWR Distribution.

Emil is the older brother, and directly after school, he took a gap year. Then COVID hit. “We went on another gap year together - Etienne’s first and my second - and travelled to Nepal for three months,” says Emil. “When we came back, we considered studying, but everything was online, so we didn’t see the point of studying from home.”

“My dad asked me if I wanted t

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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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16 September 2025

UK - When production manager Martyn Sands needed creative rigging and automation solutions for Jamie Lloyd’s Evita at The London Palladium, he turned to Unusual Rigging. Running for just 12 weeks over the summer and closing to positive reviews on 6 September, the show’s aesthetic demanded bespoke engineering across both front-of-house and over stage areas – much of it installed in a Grade II* listed venue with strict constraints and no room for error.

“As soon as I get the designs from lighting, sound and set, I give Unusual a call,” said Martyn. “What we’re trying to create on stage doesn’t always line up with what’s already in the building – and even if the infrastructure is there, it might not have the load capacity. Jamie’s productions always have weight to them, visually and physically, so we need to get ahead of that earl

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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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09 September 2025

UK - The winners of the 2025 PLASA Awards for Innovation were announced last night at PLASA Show, currently taking place at Olympia, London.

Run in association with LSi, the PLASA Awards for Innovation are among the industry’s most respected accolades, shining a spotlight on pioneering technology that advances safety, efficiency and performance through fresh approaches, inventive engineering, and sustainable design.

This year, 37 products were put forward, with the judges ultimately recognising 7 innovations. The panel also decided to present the Gold Award, which recognises a product that is a true game-changer for the industry.

The judging team for 2025 brought together 11 independent and impartial technical experts from across the sector, chaired once again by chartered engineer and LSi columnist, James Eade.