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17 November 2025

Poland - Łódź-based DWD Sound goes back to 2009, when founder Dawid Gabara - after years working as a sound engineer and collaborating with numerous artists - decided to establish his own production company. What began as a personal venture has evolved into a full-scale provider of stage technology, offering stage, lighting and sound solutions for open-air concerts, large conferences, corporate events and a wide range of live productions.

With the company growing rapidly in recent years, upgrading the audio department became a strategic priority. Before investing, the team conducted extensive market research. “In the end, we chose Outline,” says Gabara. “The efficiency, dynamics and sound quality were decisive factors.”

DWD Sound’s setup comprises 24 Superfly, 12 Mantas 28 and 12 DBS 18-2 subwoofers, supported by Outline’s amplifiers a

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17 November 2025

UK - The birthplace of Queen Elizabeth II and named in honour of the young Queen’s childhood nickname, Lilibet’s, at No.17 Bruton Street in London, features ‘a refined menu of seafood and an equally elegant interior’.

Tateside were responsible for the design and implementation of a complete background audio system based on K-array’s Vyper family of loudspeakers. Lilibet’s is just one of more than a dozen high-end hospitality spaces in this neighbourhood that trust in K-array’s audio solutions.

“Working in collaboration with the consultant and local distributors 2BHeard, the scope was to design and install an elegant, yet discreet, distributed background audio system that would respect the prestigious nature of the venue,” says Joby Morris, project manager at Tateside. “The design did not require high SPL DJ playback, like somethin

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14 November 2025

USA - Fashion giants Hugo BOSS launched their premier men’s fragrance BOSS Bottle Beyond at an event staged at the Empire State Building. The highlight of the event was a live performance by Colombian singer/rapper and Hugo BOSS brand ambassador Maluma from atop the building’s 90th floor platform – the first time such a performance has ever been attempted.

To ensure “impeccable live audio” for Maluma, as well as the event’s 600 attendees and fans watching on the livestream around the world, an audio production team from Clair Global utilised Sound Devices Astral Wireless.

Although other artists have filmed videos and performances on top of the Empire State Building in the past, this was the first to be done completely live for an audience and supported by a worldwide livestream. “There were so many aspects of it that made it special –

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14 November 2025

Tunisia - For more than half a century the Hammamet International Festival has taken place at the coastal town’s theatre overlooking the sea, designed in the Neo-Greek style and widely considered to be ‘one of the most beautiful open-air venues on the Mediterranean’.

In its 59th year, the 2025 edition of the festival attracted up to 1,100 people each night proving as successful as ever thanks to the combined passion and energy of the artists, organisers, technicians and a loyal audience that returns year after year to enjoy a varied programme of music, theatre and dance.

Also returning to the festival each year is Tunis-based event services company Sybel, bringing more than 30 years of live sound experience along with a Nexo sound system to provide consistent audience coverage for every type of performance.

The main FOH system

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14 November 2025

USA - Bethlehem Baptist Church, located in Greensburg, Kentucky, is a small, rural Christian congregation in a community where faith and tradition hold deep significance. A modest, brick building with a steeple, its interior is reflective of a traditional Baptist style, with pews arranged in rows facing the pulpit. Although open and airy, the parishioners struggled to hear and understand the sermon at times. Amplifiers from LEA Professional were the chosen solution to increase headroom during musical worship and provide better intelligibility for spoken liturgy.

Church staff contacted Alex Peake, a project manager at JCA Media, to design a new audio system for the sanctuary. He recommended the Connect Series to meet the church's goal of high intelligibility.

“Most amplifiers are being commoditised and sold at almost the same price,” said Alex Pea

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14 November 2025

Japan - At the upcoming Inter Bee show in Tokyo, d&b audiotechnik will introduce the CCLi Compact Cardioid Line Array, designed specifically for installed applications. Building on the success of the CCL system, which was launched in January 2025, CCLi offers the same technical advantages and acoustical properties, while adding ‘distinctive features tailored for fixed installations’.

The CCLi system offers compact dimensions (209 x 593 x 355mm) and a sleek design, making it suitable for system integrators, consultants and venue owners who are looking for ‘an innovative, powerful and subtle installation solution’. It offers broadband directivity control (down to 60 Hz) with low-frequency cardioid behaviour to focus acoustic energy onto the intended audience areas. This reduces unwanted low-frequency reflections from the side and rear wal

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14 November 2025

World - Powersoft has announced two new appointments: Alessandro Bizzarri joins the company as marketing communications specialist, while Sofian Osman takes on the role of solutions engineer for south-east Asia.

With more than a decade of experience in the professional audio and musical instrument industries, Bizzarri initially entered the industry as a sound engineer in the distributor sector, before embarking on a decade-long career across editorial and marketing roles.

Commenting on his appointment, Bizzarri says: “In the professional audio industry, Powersoft is a true top-of-mind brand when it comes to performance and reliability in amplification. My professional goal in recent years has been to transition from the distributor side to the manufacturer side”.

Complementing this appointment, Osman joins Powersoft as solutions engineer

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13 November 2025

UAE - RCF has strengthened its presence in the Middle East with the opening of a new regional office. Located in Dubai, this strategic expansion enhances proximity to the market and strengthens relationships with distributors, rental companies, integrators, and consultants.

To lead this initiative, Yannik Dahms has been appointed Middle East technical business developer for RCF and TT+ Audio. Yannik brings extensive experience as application engineer at RCF France. With a background as an instructor and system designer, Yannik will now play a key role in enabling RCF technologies throughout the region, providing field support and overseeing team coordination for all related activities.

Fully operational since November 2025, the new Middle East office serves as a technical and educational hub, supporting regional partners and fostering the adoption of

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13 November 2025

India - UK amplifier technology manufacturer MC² has appointed Alphatec as its exclusive distributor for India. Founded in 2015, Alphatec is an established distributor of global AV brands in India.

Commenting on behalf of MC², Richard Fleming looks forward to developing a productive relationship with Alphatec: “Alphatec’s extensive coverage and detailed knowledge of the Indian market is unrivalled. Their aim is to elevate the audio industry in India by supplying professionals, businesses, and enthusiasts with the tools they need to create exceptional sound experiences. We are excited to be part of that mission and look forward to working closely with the Alphatec in this vibrant and exciting market.”
 
Devasis Barkataki, founder and managing director of Alphatec adds: “We are proud to bring another renowned global brand to the Indian mar

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13 November 2025

Japan - Fulcrum Acoustic has announced the establishment of Fulcrum Acoustic Japan, which will serve as its dedicated distributor in Japan. Based in Tokyo, Fulcrum Acoustic Japan will represent the company’s complete portfolio of loudspeakers, amplifiers, processors, and immersive systems. The team will provide localized sales, technical support, and training to customers throughout the region.

Fulcrum Acoustic Japan will introduce the brand’s advanced technologies to the Japanese professional audio market, serving customers across a variety of markets including entertainment, hospitality, performing arts, education, and sports venues.

“Fulcrum Acoustic continues to grow as a global solutions manufacturer,” said Val Gilbert, director of business development for export at Fulcrum Acoustic. “We are excited to welcome our new team in Tokyo to

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13 November 2025

South America - Linkin Park has sold over 100m records worldwide, and after a seven-year break from recording and touring, a new line-up drove the band’s eighth studio album From Zero into a stadium-filling show with audio design, reinforcement, and global support from Sound Image.

"The most important aspect of our production, regarding this artist, is the quality of their audio, and that's why we chose our vendor," begins Joe Skarzynski, Linkin Park's production manager. No stranger to this camp, or advocating for Sound Image's service, Joe has moved up through the ranks to help take the reins in the band's new chapter as part of a production leadership team comprising Linkin Park’s longtime road collaborator, tour director Jim Digby, assistant tour director Fiona Booth, and production coordinator Tori Merrick.

Following the loss of for

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13 November 2025

UK - The newly restored Soho Theatre Walthamstow has opened its doors with a JBL VTX A Series sound system, marking the culmination of a journey from dereliction to world-class entertainment venue. The 960-seat theatre, housed in the restored 1930s former Granada Cinema, represents one of London's most significant cultural restoration projects.

Soho Theatre Walthamstow occupies a building steeped in entertainment history. Originally opened in 1930 as the Granada Cinema, the venue was designed by architect Cecil Masey with Moorish-influenced interiors by Theodore Komisarjevsky, inspired by the Alhambra Palace in Granada. During its golden era from the 1950s to 1970s, the venue hosted performers including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Dusty Springfield, Roy Orbison, and Duke Ellington.

After closing as a cinema in 2003, the Grade II* listed building

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13 November 2025

Germany - Vilco is a modern convention centre located north of Frankfurt in Bad Vilbel. Since opening in 2023, the versatile space has become a cultural hub for the local area, hosting events of all sizes from live music, theatre and classical concerts to lectures and conferences.

At the heart of Vilco is the Great Hall, which seats up to 1,200 people. The multipurpose space can be divided into three smaller halls for different event formats and comes equipped with a retractable stage, mobile and divisible grandstand, and an orchestra shell. For integrator AVEO GmbH, the task was to implement a variable acoustics system for classical concerts that could adapt instantly to varied genres while consistently delivering concert-hall quality acoustics, without the need for complex manual or architectural adjustments.

To meet this challenge, 64 Renkus-Heinz

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13 November 2025

UK - Butlin’s recently commissioned advance sound system upgrades at its facilities in Skegness and Bognor Regis.

Since Butlin’s entertainment mix now extends far beyond its origins as a ‘holiday camp’ destination - today ranging from Big Weekenders to conferences and events - head of technical entertainment, Andrew Sugg, recognised that its development should be matched with professional audio. He turned to his regular contractor, Robin Shephard-Blandy of Illuminate Design for advice. The outcome was an advanced and scalable Martin Audio Wavefront Precision WPC line array in each of its 1200-plus capacity Centre Stage venues.

Butlin’s are no strangers to the British loudspeaker brand. “We’ve been using Martin Audio systems for probably 20-plus years,” says Sugg. Certainly the old sound system at Centre Stage

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12 November 2025

The Netherlands - Leeuwarden cultural venue Neushoorn is set to enter a new era of live sound with the installation of a fully immersive spatial audio system - the first of its kind in a Dutch pop venue.

The project, which is funded by Cultuurloket DigitALL, brings together Neushoorn, More AV, Funktion-One and Holophonix in a special collaboration that combines loudspeaker design with spatial audio technology.

Cultuurloket DigitALL supports the development of digital technologies in the cultural sector. The Neushoorn project is the first and only audio-based initiative to receive such backing in the Netherlands.

At the heart of the installation is a Funktion-One loudspeaker system - controlled by Holophonix’s spatial audio engine - which enables engineers and artists to locate and move sounds dynamically throughout the room, creating an imm

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12 November 2025

UAE - L-Acoustics debuted its recently formed Middle East, Africa & Eurasia application team at a technology showcase on 5 November at Dubai's Theatre of Digital Art. The event marked the first major regional appearance for the dedicated three-person team.

The Dubai event brought together more than 125 industry professionals for hands-on demonstrations of L-Acoustics' L2 line source array and L-ISA immersive audio technology across multiple vertical markets, from live events and sports venues to themed entertainment, hospitality, and house of worship applications. Attendees experienced interactive demos, including live L-ISA DJ performances and technical workshops led by the new regional application team.

The new team structure is led by Mehdi Khelil, appointed head of application, Middle East, Africa & Eurasia, reporting to Vikram K

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12 November 2025

France - Tribal Sound deployed Europe’s largest ever X-Line Advance X2 system for the recent 15th anniversary celebrations at the Sud de France Arena in Montpellier. Designed using Preview loudspeaker software and comprising 60 tops and 24 subs, the Electro-Voice system was powered by 19 Dante-networked Dynacord TGX series amplifiers and managed via Sonicue sound system software for a night of electronic music from an all-French lineup.

Sud de France Arena is a cavernous space, with a seating capacity of around 14,000. To do justice to the all-electronic music lineup, the venue needed a powerful PA that could provide the musicality and energy to every corner of the space.

“We built the system by using EV’s Preview software, and saw that to cover the whole venue properly we would need to dry hire some more X2 and subs from another local rental c

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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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11 November 2025

UK - Point Source Audio has named Leisuretec as a new distribution partner for the UK. The partnership launched on 4 November. “We are delighted to be partnering with Leisuretec for the UK,” says Gerry Forde, business development manager, EMEA at Point Source Audio. “Their reputation in the UK industry is second to none, and we look forward to seeing them grow our reach and market share across the country.”

“We’re always looking to partner with innovative brands like Point Source Audio that offer real value and performance benefits to our customers,” adds Mike Henden, managing director at Leisuretec. “We see our customers benefiting from many of their patented features and thoughtful engineering, including the Embrace range of innovative on-ear lavalier microphones, unbreakable boom arms, IP57 waterproof rating and paint-friendly surfaces, re

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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

UK - Launched this month, Backstage Radio is a new digital radio station dedicated to ‘the people behind theatre, live music, and live events’ has launched this month. Backstage Radio, created by the team at Show Works aims to give the crew, creatives, and technical teams of the live industry ‘a platform of their own’.

Broadcasting on DAB+ in London and streaming online nationwide, Backstage Radio mixes music, interviews, industry news, and behind-the-scenes stories. The aim is to celebrate the people who make shows happen, from West End sound designers and touring riggers to festival stage crews and lighting programmers.

Oscar Thompson, director of Show Works and founder of Backstage Radio, said: “This started as a fun side project - a hobby that got out of hand - and now we're launching on DAB across London’s West End. Backstage Radio i

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11 November 2025

UK - The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London, has recently installed a Wharfedale Pro WLA-1A System as part of a new audio upgrade. The project was delivered in partnership with Stage Concepts, following a successful on-site demonstration of the WLA-1A System in November 2024.

Part of Royal Museums Greenwich, the National Maritime Museum is one of the world’s leading centres for maritime history and heritage, hosting a wide range of public and corporate events across its historic site.

Following the demonstration, the museum’s team agreed that the WLA-1A System was the right fit for their requirements. The final installation includes14 × WLA-112A / WLA-115A, two WLA-121SUBA and eight WLA-1 Common Fly Frame.

Brett Newton, product specialist at Stage Concepts, comments: “The WLA-1A System from Wharfedale Pro is an exceptional c

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11 November 2025

UAE - Ushuaïa Dubai opened its doors in October 2024, bringing the spirit of Ibiza to the Middle East. The open-air venue at Dubai Harbour launched with a headline performance from Calvin Harris and has established itself as a nightlife destination, hosting a steady stream of global names.

The backbone of the venue’s demanding audio infrastructure is powered by Van Damme cabling, supplied by regional distributor NMK Electronics and installed by SLS Production. “Ushuaia Dubai is a high-profile project with complex technical requirements, so reliability and performance were critical. Van Damme Cabling ensured that the system would perform flawlessly under pressure,” said Praveen Jayakumar, Associate technical director at SLS Production.

A significant quantity of Van Damme Black Series Tour Grade Multicore Speaker Cable and Van Damme VDM PA-CONS

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11 November 2025

Australia - The Caterpillar Club, Sydney’s latest underground music venue, boasts one of the world’s largest vinyl collections. Drawing inspiration from the ‘70s, and the vibrant clubs of New York, bands also play five nights a week, and according to general manager, Emma Franceschini “any time there’s not a band on there’s a DJ spinning vinyl.” This includes the secret Bamboo Room Tiki bar where DJs can also be found at the weekend.

Tasked with turning the vision of operators Stefan & Anton Forte (from Swillhouse Group) into reality, was sound engineer Anthony Russo from Technical Audio Group (TAG). And he turned to Martin Audio’s CDD loudspeaker system to meet all eventualities.

He emphasises that this needed to be a statement of uncompromising quality “where every seat needs to be the best seat”. His design, therefore, was