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17 October 2025

USA - Alice Cooper brought his theatrical shock rock show to fans worldwide, powered by a full JBL Professional VTX rig supplied by longtime production partner SLS Production Services. The Too Close for Comfort tour just completed its second year with nearly 200 shows, and required a system that could adapt to everything from large amphitheatres to historic theatres.

The touring rig featured JBL VTX A12 line array loudspeakers for mains and side-hangs, VTX A8 speakers for fills, and VTX B18, B28 and G28 subwoofers to deliver low end. The rig also included JBL VTX M20 stage monitors. Power is supplied by Crown I-Tech HD 4x3500HD amplifiers, with JBL Performance Manager software enabling fast deployment and tuning from city to city.

Systems engineer Todd Hartman emphasised the importance of flexibility on a tour that shifted daily between venu

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17 October 2025

South Africa - Earlier this year, DWR Distribution welcomed DiGiCo’s Tristan Mazire and Ian Staddon to South Africa for a DiGiCo masterclass. DWR’s Kyle Robson, who represents the DiGiCo brand at DWR, helped coordinate the visit.

The masterclass took place at DWR’s Johannesburg offices in June and at the GrandWest Arena in Cape Town, with both sessions fully booked. Tristan shared his insights from over 20 years of experience in live sound, post-production, and recording, with a focus on DiGiCo consoles, KLANG, Fourier Audio and Sound Devices integration.

“My experience in South Africa was amazing,” says Tristain. “It’s a beautiful country, and I met so many talented technicians. The training sessions were packed, and delegates were highly engaged, asking thoughtful questions about workflows and processes. The level of knowledge here is

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16 October 2025

Japan - Giants Town Stadium, which opened in Inagi, Tokyo, in March this year, is the home of the Yomiuri Giants’ ‘farm team’ (nursery club) and will also host women's and amateur men's baseball games - as well as being a multi-use facility.

Designed to bring fans closer to the action, the 2,900-seat, three-story stadium has been equipped with a Martin Audio-based weatherised (WR) sound system, to create a listening environment that offers presence and warmth.

With acoustic planning, construction and sales handled by Denon Engineering Co, these comprise CDD10-WR (as the main speakers), CDD6TX-WR (100V/70V line speakers for ‘Excite’ premium seats, first base infield, third base infield rooftop garden, and standing room in the right field); CDD8-WR (for outfield grass area, and as temporary, portable speakers), and ADORN A40 (for the Umpire a

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16 October 2025

Germany - Nexo has announced the appointment of Dirk Cervenka as sales manager for Northern Germany with responsibilities for supporting Nexo partners and dealers and developing Nexo’s business in the area.

Dirk will work alongside the longstanding Southern Germany sales manager Reinhard Steiger, with Nexo defining the line between the two territories as the southern border of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Dirk brings more than 25 years of pro audio experience to the role, initially in music recording and production, then AV technology distribution and, latterly, as national sales manager for another well-known European loudspeaker manufacturer.

“Nexo is strongly focused on bringing high-value, high-performance sound solutions to each of the market sectors it serves, and the talent and enthusiasm of the team combined with the quality and innova

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16 October 2025

USA - Austin PBS has recently upgraded its facility-wide communications infrastructure, deploying Clear-Com’s Eclipse HX, FreeSpeak II beltpacks, and V-Series panels to support productions across its three studios and offices. The project was designed and implemented in collaboration with Key Code Media, Austin PBS’s systems integrator, who helped ensure the new facility had solutions tailored to the station’s workflow needs.

For Chris Ostertag, chief technology officer at Austin PBS, the upgrade is the culmination of 12 years of hands-on experience in post-production, sound design, and engineering. “When I started here, I built shared storage from scratch and realised there was more stability and reliability to gain on the engineering side,” Ostertag said. “This system allows us to scale rapidly for any type of production, from small documentary

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16 October 2025

Europe - APG’S new Uniline Max made its debut across France and Spain this summer, powering events and concerts covering a broad spread of music.

The Place aux Artistes Festival in Albi, southern France welcomed over 60,000 spectators to 40+ concerts spread across the town’s historic and cultural sites.

Behind the audio design stood DHT Audio, the rental and staging company directed by Damien Granier, who chose a 100 % APG setup for the entire event - from intimate riverbank performances to large-scale open-air shows on the Place du Vigan.

On the main stage, where tributes to artists such as Queen, Tina Turner and Jean-Jacques Goldman drew crowds of up to 5,000 people, DHT Audio deployed an optimised Uniline Max configuration, comprising six UM210 line array speakers and four UM121 subs per side, complemented by SPOT 2.6 point-so

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16 October 2025

USA - Evoking the spirit of a 1920s speakeasy hidden within the The Venetian Casino, Las Vegas, 1923 sets the stage for live jazz and soft swing. Integrator DesignO’s Emaan selected an Optimal Audio ecosystem to deliver the requirement for “warm and full-bodied sound” suited to the room’s timeless allure.

Reflecting its flexible layout, the venue was divided into multiple audio zones. An enclosed private room hosts magic shows and intimate gatherings, with its own dedicated audio. The large central hall can be subdivided with curtains to create smaller, more intimate areas, while the lobby and additional side sections operate independently when required.

The audio system comprised a total of 12 Optimal Audio Up ceiling speakers accessorised as pendent speakers in black, to provide even ambient coverage across ceilings, using 110° conical dis

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15 October 2025

China - Opened earlier this year, Bottle Live Club in the city of Chengdu has quickly become a magnet for diverse audiences. Situated in the city’s Jinjiang District, the club is in the heart of Chengdu’s commercial, cultural, and entertainment life. A varied programme of live music from large-scale ensembles, solo artists, bands, and DJ sets, demanded an appropriate sound system.

Bottle Live Club’s investors, a group which also manages the city’s Playhouse venue, engaged ST Audio to design and supply a high quality and robust solution for this challenging venue. The club covers a total area of more than 7500sq.m, with a main hall of more than 900sq.m and a ceiling height of 22m.

Since its establishment in 2012 ST Audio has operated as a distributor and integrator in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao, specialising in delivering comprehensi

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15 October 2025

USA - EAW has announced the appointment of Chris Wilson as education and training engineer, reporting to vice president of sales, Mark Posgay.

“Adding value to our customers through education is central to how we support their success,” says TJ Smith, president of Eastern Acoustic Works. “Chris’ deep background in both engineering and training makes him an incredible asset, and we’re excited for the expertise and inspiration he will provide to the EAW team and community.”

In his new role at EAW, Wilson will lead both in-person and virtual product certification sessions while also developing general education trainings on audio fundamentals including system design, the physics of sound and loudspeaker technology.

Wilson brings over two decades of experience as an audio engineer, trainer and product specialist, with a career spannin

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15 October 2025

The Netherlands - Portlantis a new visitor and exhibition centre for the Port of Rotterdam, located at the port’s western-most point in Maasvlakte. First opened in early 2025, the educational space invites visitors to journey through the port’s 100-year history, experience the port of today, and take a glimpse into the future.

This modern, multi-use building spans five rotated spaces, catering for school trips, tourists and business meetings. To help immerse visitors in the port’s story, systems integrator Ata Tech BV and project sound designer Danny Weijermans selected Genelec’s 4410 Smart IP loudspeakers to deliver engaging sound across every floor.

Connected by a 22m-tall atrium, the three exhibit levels host their own individual displays for visitors to discover, covering the port’s history, its impact on the economy, as well as its cli

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15 October 2025

Romania - Powersoft’s fixed-installation amplifiers are at the heart of the sound experience at Phoenix Riders, an equestrian sports centre in Ploiesti, an hour outside Bucharest.

Specified by integrator Audiovision, the sound is shaped for the current 20,000 m² footprint which encompasses the competition infrastructure, VIP areas, leisure spaces and training facilities for international-level athletes – but is also designed with future expansion in mind. Phoenix Riders will eventually span an area of 150,000 m², with the development plans set to add large-capacity grandstands, new competition stables, restaurants and a second outdoor arena.

“One of the key technical challenges was implementing a reliable and scalable infrastructure that would support long-term flexibility and high-performance audio distribution” says Audiovision’s Claudi

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14 October 2025

Vietnam - Outline has signed a distribution agreement with Thang Long Audio, strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2016 by Mr Viet Trung Nguyen and partners, Thang Long Audio has introduced advanced sound systems to major venues and projects nationwide.

Under this partnership, Thang Long Audio will provide technical consultancy, system design, and professional training to Outline users across Vietnam, ensuring that each project fully benefits from Outline’s technology and performance capabilities.

Mr Viet Trung Nguyen, CEO of Thang Long Audio, comments: “Our mission is to deliver world-class sound experiences in Vietnam. Partnering with Outline – globally recognised as one of the most respected names in professional audio – aligns perfectly with our goals. Together, we aim to bring new levels of performance and reliability

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14 October 2025

UK - Delta Live has made significant investments in cutting edge audio systems that have been deployed across some of the UK’s best-known live events and venues. The BBC Proms, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and London’s Roundhouse are all beneficiaries of the company’s investment in 2025, which has seen a range of new equipment, audio systems and vital infrastructure deployed across the venues.

In May this year, Delta Live renewed its partnership with the Roundhouse in Camden to be its exclusive audio solutions supplier, and has since been overhauling the venue’s digital infrastructure, cabling, rack infrastructure, SD racks, bit cards, and PA and control systems. Key additions include two DiGiCo Quantum 326 digital mixing consoles, an L-Acoustics A-Series ground package, enhanced PA boxes, and a new microphone package that includes th

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14 October 2025

Singapore - Ubisoft Singapore has recently outfitted its newly upgraded Studio Blue with Neumann studio monitors to support advanced audio production workflows. As the first Dolby Atmos-enabled game development sound studio in Southeast Asia, Studio Blue is fitted with 11 Neumann KH 80 DSPs and a KH 810 subwoofer, delivering precision and clarity for immersive sound design.

Established in 2008, Ubisoft Singapore has been at the forefront of AAA game development in the region. From early co-development work on titles like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Assassin’s Creed, the studio has grown into a lead developer, spearheading projects such as Skull and Bones, released in 2024.

Within its 33,000sq.ft office space, Ubisoft Singapore houses three sound studios, each dedicated and tailored to a specific aspect of game audi

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14 October 2025

USA - Situated in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Christ the King was initiated in 1981 as a Catholic ‘Charismatic Renewal’ church. Its current church building was dedicated in 2001 - and although it may be fairly new by church standards, the church was still operating off its original sound system, which was struggling to provide even coverage across three naves, fanning out from a central space.

“While they had some good seats, some were not so good in terms of coverage, and that was their main impetus for the upgrade,” stated Steve Newby, founder of family-owned AV systems integrator Annunciation Audio-Visual Services, who won a three-way competitive bid.

“While we’ve replaced the electronics a couple of times, and the operators were doing a fantastic job making it sound as good as possible, there was no getting away from the fact that an upgrade

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14 October 2025

Strike Preparations - Actors’ Equity Association in the US is to continue with "strike preparations" in New York, after the union and the Broadway League failed to reach an agreement following two days of mediation. The union and trade association the Broadway League have been in negotiations since August over the production contract, which contains the terms of employment for stage managers and actors on Broadway. The last three-year contract ended on 28 September.

A central issue of the negotiations is healthcare and the Broadway League’s financial contribution to the union’s healthcare fund. AEA is asking Broadway League to "pivot toward humane scheduling, including providing paid time off", to pay its "fair share toward our health insurance" and to "reasonably and safely staff our workplaces to foster safety and prevent emergencies". 

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13 October 2025

Italy - On 13 September, Rome’s Vatican City hosted Grace for the World, the first music concert held in St. Peter’s Square, reportedly drawing more than a quarter of a million people to the venerable plaza.

The event, which was accompanied by a spectacular drone show above the Sistine Chapel, concluded the World Meeting on Human Fraternity 2025, a two-day gathering that brought together people from around the globe to reflect on humanity in an age defined by social and environmental challenges, as well as rapid technological progress.

Also streamed live on Disney+, Hulu, and ABC, a massive worldwide audience tuned in to witness musical messages delivered by a lineup, including co-directors Andrea Bocelli and Pharrell Williams, along with John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Jelly Roll, Karol G, and others. Bringing audio clarity to the occasio

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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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13 October 2025

UK - Fisher Productions has announced its appointment as a re-accredited supplier to the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London.

The Royal Opera House, home to The Royal Ballet, The Royal Opera, and The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, hosts a diverse range of performances, events, and private functions. As an accredited supplier, Fisher Productions will support the venue’s programme of artistic and corporate events.

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13 October 2025

Ireland - Originally constructed in the 16th century as a fortress to protect Cork Harbour, Blackrock Castle has undergone numerous transformations. Destroyed by fire in the 19th century, it was rebuilt for the city before entering private hands and becoming variously, a private residence, offices, rowing club HQ, and a restaurant. Reacquired by Cork Corporation in 2001, the building was renovated and repurposed as an observatory and museum under a joint venture between the City Council, Cork Institute of Technology, and a private benefactor.

Since opening in 2007 as a centre for scientific research, outreach and communication, the observatory, which houses an interactive astronomy centre open to the public, has welcomed more than 1.4m visitors. Earlier this year, the facility was closed to allow the upgrading of its technological provision, to better serve

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13 October 2025

USA - When Stonegate Church in Texas set out to expand its campus, audio was a central part of the vision. They wanted a sound system that could deliver power and clarity across multiple spaces: from an intimate chapel to a massive outdoor lawn with sports courts and student hangouts. All while remaining visually unobtrusive.

“Stonegate is our church,” Aaron Ingersoll, owner of First Class Productions, explains. “We wanted to do it right for them.”

The design process began in the chapel, where the church emphasised an organic aesthetic. The main focal point of the room was a brick wall, once part of an outdoor patio before the expansion. The leadership wanted the audio to be big and immersive, but the speakers had to disappear into the space.

First Class Productions chose a mix of 1 Sound Cannon C5s, C8s, and WSUB45i wall subs, mounte

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10 October 2025

Europe - As part of a ‘group-wide restructuring of product development’, Yamaha and Steinberg have announced that Yamaha is taking over Steinberg’s hardware business, with Steinberg hardware products now rebranded as Yamaha.

This means that Steinberg will focus exclusively on software development and sales, with the aim of provide users with ‘a refined, integrated product experience’.

Steinberg joined the Yamaha Group in 2005, with the first hardware products jointly developed by the companies launched in 2008.

Since then, Steinberg has delivered reliable, hardware solutions for all types of user - from first-time creators through to professional studios - which have been embraced by users worldwide. These have included the UR, UR-C, UR-RT and ultra-portable IXO series audio interfaces.

Yamaha will now carry the development

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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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10 October 2025

Namibia – Maerua Mall, located in Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, underwent a major renovation and expansion at the end of 2024, introducing a host of new retail, dining, and entertainment facilities. Three of the mall’s newly opened restaurants – Bossa, Ocean Basket, and Galito’s - turned to Stage Audio Works (SAW) Namibia to design, supply, and install sound systems tailored to their needs.

Each restaurant required user-friendly control, clarity and coverage throughout the venue. “From the outset, we were given complete freedom to design a comprehensive system,” says Joppie Maritz, managing director at SAW Namibia. “Our goal was to deliver a system that is easy to navigate and would provide high-quality audio.”

 As some restaurants are located outside of the mall, background music needed to be loud enough to mask the noise of the st