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Germany - LD Systems has introduced its new MON G3 Series. This third generation of active stage monitors has been completely redesigned, both technically and visually, and offers discerning musicians, bands, DJs and event technology service providers the ideal mix of robustness, versatility and full-range sound quality.
With their coaxial speaker design, integrated DSP functions and versatile connection options, the MON G3 units can be integrated flexibly into different stage setups – whether it is as a classic monitor at the edge of the stage, as a specific monitoring solution for DJs, entertainers and speakers, or as a PA speaker on a stand. The MON G3 Series includes four models in the sizes 8", 10", 12" and 15".
In the development of the new MON G3 Series, LD Systems was guided by the features and functions of high-priced stage monitors that are used at large ev

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UK - Enjoying their third year of providing quality sound at the South Facing Festival, Solotech UK found themselves working with a new production team - but the result was just the same.
The natural contouring of the 10,000-cap Crystal Palace Bowl amphitheatre, coupled with the power and ultimate control of Martin Audio’s MLA multicellular array, once again provided a winning formula.
Method Events were the new incumbents this year, and for the production company’s award-winning co-founder Will Holdoway it was a welcome reunion with Solotech account manager David Preston. “It was a pleasure to be working again with David and the Solotech team for the first time since operating shows together at Drumsheds, North London until February 2022,” he reported.
Once again, the programme over the two weeks was top drawer, with - according to Preston - Noel Gallagh
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Saudi Arabia - Fully established as a legal entity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, global crewing specialist Showforce, a division of the Spendlove Group, has announced ambitious plans for expansion in the country. The company has opened an office in Riyadh with business development manager Zachariah Smith relocating to spearhead the operation.
Initially accompanied by experienced members of the Middle East operations team, Smith will lead the charge in bolstering local crew numbers, growing its talent pool and securing new clients.
The office will deal with all enquiries and bookings along with recruitment, training and accreditation to ensure that the impressive standards of service that Showforce is globally renowned for are maintained.
Showforce’s chairman and founder Ian Spendlove comments: “KSA presents us with an exciting opportunity for growth. The

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UK - The winners of this year’s PLASA Awards for Innovation were announced last night at PLASA Show at Olympia London. The awards, run in association with LSi magazine, are respected industry-wide for celebrating future-focussed technology that improves safety, efficiency and performance through new methods and materials.
40 products were entered this year, with the judges ultimately awarding eight products, including one highly coveted Gold Award. This year’s judging team comprised 12 independent technical specialists from a wide array of backgrounds, chaired once again by chartered engineer and LSi columnist, James Eade.
The winning products and judges’ comments are listed below:
Astera, PlutoFresnel: The judges said that the versatility of this battery powered Fresnel-come-profile is unmatched and it will

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Thailand - To provide the The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon hotel with an audio system fit for a luxury guest experience, Mahajak Co and Atkrist Co collaborated with Harman Professional Solutions to select and install a range of audio and control solutions.
Nestled in the King Power Mahanakhon skyscraper in Bangkok, The Standard’s flagship hotel officially opened on 4 December 2022 and recently clinched the AHEAD Award for best Hotel New Build in Asia.
The Standard required a robust background music system for its public areas, restaurants, terraces and meeting rooms. To meet this request Mahajak Co and Atkrist Co deployed a range of solutions from JBL Professional, Crown and BSS.
Given the variety of rooms found throughout the hotel, the installation team broke up each floor into multiple zones to assess the unique audio requirements of each space and identif

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Poland - Sound rental company Gondek Stage & Events provided the audio infrastructures and other facilities for some of the largest festivals staged in eastern Europe through the spring and summer of 2023.
An established Outline client, Bydgoszcz-based Gondek has recently added a substantial stock of Superfly to their existing inventory, which along with many other Outline products, handled a wide range of productions across numerous locations.
Starting in May, they delivered a package including sound systems and staging for the Sunrise Festival at the Ergo Arena Upperground in Gdańsk, which was followed in June and early July by supplying two stages at the Open'er Festival at the Gdynia-Kosakowo airport in Gdynia.
Right after that they delivered not only the sound but also the main stage and entire backstage infrastructure at the Reggae Festival in Ostró

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Portugal - The highlight of the 37th World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, saw Pope Francis give the address at the Vigil, when an estimated 1.5m people gathered at the city’s Parque Tejo.
Situated between Parque das Nações (Nations Park) and the mouth of the River Trancão, this beautiful setting was perfect for the pilgrims to receive the 86-year-old Pontiff’s core messages of hope and joy.
Broadcast for the event was handled by Optocore partner Auditiv, who were responsible for capturing, amplifying and distributing sound on the Parque Tejo stage, and delivering all signals for broadcast distribution from the TV control compound. To give an idea of scale, 109 delay towers were spread across the 3km2 site, along with 69 LED screens.
Aside from the address by the Pope, the stage hosted performance by a number of other artistes during the day.
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UK - Classic Gear Live (stand A78) at this year’s PLASA Show, running from 3-5 September at London’s Olympia, offers a unique opportunity to get hands on with some of the lighting and audio products that have shaped our industry, from the 1973 Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon PA to the pioneering Vari-Lite Artisan console and VL2 and VL4 moving lights that featured in the band’s shows a generation later; from the unique cutaway lighting fixtures that graced Strand Electric’s famous West End showroom for years to the prototype and unique rep version of CCT’s Silhouette spotlight that shook up the fixture market; from the MMS memory lighting control that introduced the level wheel to the world to the custom mixing console that brought Cadac into the world of theatre.
But equipment is nothing without people, and Classic Gear Live will also offer an opportunity

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UK - Currently celebrating 21 years of operation, British loudspeaker manufacturer EM Acoustics is preparing for this year’s PLASA Show where the team is set to unveil the latest addition to the Reference Series, the ultra-compact R5, at the event.
This Reference Series is characterised by its low-profile design and exceptional quality, offering full-range point source loudspeakers that boast remarkably flat frequency and phase responses.
“Introducing a smaller enclosure is a logical step in the evolution of the Reference Series, driven by serious demand from our customers,” confirms Greg Clarke, EM Acoustics’ brand manager. “Like the rest of the Reference family, the R5 delivers high-calibre point-source audio, unparalleled headroom and exquisite musicality. The compact form factor of the R5 expands the potential applications and provides designers and engin

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Australia - Bamm Bamm Wolfgang, a music and audio post-production facility in Sydney, has opened a PMC-equipped Atmos mixing room that is catering for a wide variety of immersive audio projects, from film and television programmes through to advertising, games and music.
Established in 2017 by sound designer, music producer and composer Adam Alexander, Bamm Bamm Wolfgang is housed in the Viking Lounge complex.
“Our multi-purpose production/mix suite was designed and built from the ground up by Paul Stefanidis, whose vision and execution has resulted in one of the finest sounding rooms in the country,” Adam Alexander says. “The boutique nature of our studio allows us to provide music and post sound services with the integrity and quality expected of a 'craftsperson'.”
The decision to upgrade to Dolby Atmos was taken almost by default. The facility had alr

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USA - With more than 19m monthly listeners on Spotify, plus over 300m streams of his song Last Last alone, Nigeria’s Burna Boy - née Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu - is by all counts a major international success.
In July, the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and record producer became the first African artist to headline a US stadium concert when he drew more than 40,000 fans to New York’s Citi Field to celebrate his 32nd birthday. But that wasn’t an isolated incident; he’s packing massive venues around the world on his latest Stadium Tour, sonically reinforced by Solotech, who are supplying a DiGiCo Quantum338 and two Quantum7 mixing consoles, one of which is loaded with a DMI-KLANG module for immersive in-ear monitor mixing.
Burna Boy doesn’t do anything on a small scale, evidenced by the swarm of musicians and singers that surround him onstage.

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USA - Heart WeHo is a 1,500-capacity venue making it one of the biggest nightclubs along Santa Monica Boulevard in the ‘heart’ of the ‘Rainbow District’. The club is operated by Rocco’s, which is part-owned by Lance Bass, former singer with N Sync.
New York based integrator Global AV Group successfully fulfilled the brief for a high energy, high SPL club system boasting definition and clarity. Global AV’s owner Jason Ojeda explains that “Void checked all the boxes as the perfect solution for this venue.” He continues: “With the club’s focus on electronic music and Void Acoustics’ world dominance for sound systems in this genre, it was a self-evident collaboration. We were simply deploying the best of what Void Acoustics offers.”
Global AV Group has worked with Void Acoustics for over 15 years and is well-known for their obsessive attention to d

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Austria - Situated amid Austria's picturesque wine country, the Mörbisch Lake Festival is a cherished celebration of culture and performing arts. The location has been a regular event for nearly 20 years and each year draws thousands of festival-goers.
The festival's centrepiece is a floating stage that appears to levitate above the tranquil waters of Lake Neusiedl. This stage is integral to the festival experience. As dusk falls, and lights shimmer on the water, the stage morphs into an enchanting spectacle that captivates all who witness it. This year, the mesmerising ambiance of Mörbisch has been elevated further through collaboration with L-Acoustics.
Over the past 20 years, this venue has evolved from a simple site, into a vibrant centre for performing arts. Transitioning from opera to musicals, it now hosts productions such as this year's Mamma Mia! and

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USA - Expanding its reach across the USA, punQtum has appointed California-based distributor JB&A to address the North American market.
Founded back in 1996 by Jeff Burgess and his brother Greg, JB&A provides advanced technological solutions for projects from beginning to end. The company works to find vendors and manufacturers that make the best technology in their industry, and punQtum is the latest company to be added to its growing roster of brands.
Nicholas Smith, VP of technology at JB&A said: “Intercom systems are a key component to every production, and Riedel has the most respected and well-known name in the industry for communications. When Riedel tapped us to build and manage the channel sales for punQtum, we jumped at the opportunity to work with a product line that has the potential to be a game changer in the production space.
“JB

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UK - Audiologic has announced an exclusive distribution partnership in the UK with Fohhn, Germany based creators of audio systems for professional applications, effective from 1 September 2023.
Beyond a catalogue of over 100 models of loudspeakers, Fohhn's intelligent system amplifiers and digital tools contribute to their distinction. Each component, from software to hardware, is crafted within Fohhn's German headquarters, in Nürtingen.
Fohhn’s Beam Steering Technology allows for precise control of sound dispersion via a simple mouse wheel. Fohhn's commitment to customisation extends to a rich array of options, from special colours and enclosure lengths to weather protection and bespoke builds.
Uli Haug, sales and marketing director of Fohhn, comments: "Our partnership with Audiologic opens up a whole new era of possibilities. Combining our expertise with A

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UK - Wharfedale Pro has announced the introduction of its new Tough-Tone paint finish. This polyurea-based paint finish offers an advancement in loudspeaker durability and maintenance and bolsters the brand's long-held commitment to providing high-quality and reliable sound solutions.
Starting from September 2023, Wharfedale Pro’s sand-based Rhino Rock paint finish will be replaced by the ultra-resilient Tough-Tone paint finish. The decision to move to Tough-Tone paint is based on customer feedback and the fact that many users deploy Wharfedale Pro products across a range of demanding environments.
“Our new Tough-Tone paint finish has been engineered to withstand the most demanding environments,” explains Simon Godfrey, sales director at Wharfedale Pro. “Its exceptional durability ensures that Wharfedale Pro loudspeakers maintain their appearance and structural

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UK - Britannia Row Productions supplied L-Acoustics PA systems across four of WOMAD’s stages: Open Air, Saddlespan, Siam and Taste the World, on behalf of Judgeday Productions Director, Dave T.
The Open Air Stage is the second festival environment in which Britannia Row has deployed the new L Series L2 system, following exceptional results at Soho House Festival.
System engineer Sergiy Zhytnikov worked across the Open Air Stage. It boasted main hangs of L2, K2 stacked on the platform for side coverage, KS28 subs in a cardioid configuration across the stage, and A15s for front-fill.
He comments: “As WOMAD is a world music festival, artists perform a variety of different genres including indie rock, nu jazz and downtempo, Indian funk and so on. Both the guest engineers and the production team were very happy with the L2’s results over the weekend, from consis

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China - In collaboration with event solutions provider Creative Technology (CT) UK and Nordic, Holoplot’s flagship X1 Matrix Array took centre stage at Auto Shanghai - Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition for the launch of Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car brand’s new model, the Polestar 4 electric SUV coupé.
By harnessing the power of 3D Audio-Beamforming and Wave Field Synthesis, Holoplot created an inspiring multi-zone audio extravaganza, with show visitors treated to a keynote presentation from Polestar’s CEO, delivered via two dedicated listening zones, one for English, one for Mandarin Chinese - the world’s first-ever live simultaneous translations without the need for wearables. X1 also played a pivotal role in creating a captivating audio experience throughout the show, enveloping visitors in a discoverable sonic journey.

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USA - LEA Professional has forged a partnership with United States technology distributor, Snap One. The collaboration will expand sales opportunities for the LEA Professional product portfolio and growth opportunities for both and provide additional customer support for LEA customers in the US.
The LEA Professional product portfolio will provide high-quality amplifiers for Snap One’s outdoor residential and commercial audio systems, including Episode Radiance. The product portfolio provides multiple ways to connect to the amplifiers remotely, meaning partners can provide service for their customers without being on-site.
“Demand for cloud-enabled solutions as well as remote monitoring and management capabilities that underpin service contracts and facilitate recurring revenue models continue to increase, LEA Professional’s technology is optimally positioned to

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UK - After L-Acoustics recently announced new products during the company’s keynote at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, visitors will be able to experience the technology firsthand at PLASA Show 2023 (Olympia London, 3-5 September, stand J1).
Products on show will include the L2 with its patented Progressive Ultra-Dense Line Source (PULS) technology. L Series comprises two elements designed to work together or independently: L2 above and L2D below. One L2 or L2D element provides the same contour as four K2 elements in a format that is 46% smaller and 40% lighter.
The audio benefits of L Series encompass industry-leading SPL per size, unparalleled consistency over the audience area, and improved rejection everywhere else, says the company. L Series also revolutionises deployment with a smaller, lighter footprint that reduces truck space and requires fewer elements,

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UK - PLASA Show once again returns to Olympia London to showcase the future of live entertainment technology. From 3-5 September, the expanded show will set the stage for 239 brands, 112 educational sessions, and the meeting of thousands of industry professionals. Free tickets are available until 31 August, after which the price will increase to £15, then £20 on the door.
Lighting professionals can look forward to meeting Artistic Licence, Astera, Ayrton, Chauvet Professional, Claypaky, Elation, ETC, GDS, GLP, MA Lighting, Martin, Robert Juliat, ROXX, SGM, TMB, Vari-Lite and more leading brands. Plus, headline sponsor Robe will run impressive live demonstrations on its stand throughout the show.
Pro audio professionals can connect with brands suc

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Sri Lanka - Nestled on the south-west coast of Sri Lanka in the beautiful city of Galle, and overlooking the blue depths of the Indian Ocean, lies the luxurious Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel. In view of offering their guests exclusive entertainment opportunities and an enhanced audio experience during their stay, this luxury beachfront property recently partnered with Digital Ear Pvt. Ltd., the regional distributor for Void Acoustics, to install a world-class sound system that complements the hotel’s idyllic beachfront setting.
Specialising in high-end audio and luxury lifestyle products, the team at Digital Ear were tasked with specifying and deploying an audio system which was both eye-catching yet unobtrusive; state-of-the-art whilst withstanding the demands of the outdoor salty environment.
Meeting all these requirements, Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel’s sound system has

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UK - Stand G11 at this year's PLASA Show will see DiGiCo showcasing its comprehensive range of mixing consoles. This line-up includes the Quantum338, Quantum225, S21, and the latest addition to their collection: the next generation of large format live audio production mixing consoles - the Quantum852.
The digital solutions manufacturer will also present the newest KLANG immersive in-ear mixing solutions, which have been favoured by engineers and musicians around the globe. All these solutions will be available for product demonstrations, with show visitors also having the opportunity to engage with the DiGiCo and KLANG teams, who will be readily available throughout the show.
First announced in May, Quantum852 will make its debut trade show appearance at the PLASA Show. The Quantum852 represents a significant leap forward in processing power and boasts a 1000 nit LCD

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Denmark - Since opening in 2010, Sonic College, which is part of University College South Denmark, has provided a state-of-the-art hub for students looking to embark on a career in sound design to hone their craft and discover the full range of opportunities that exists in the art form.
The college, which moved into a new purpose-built campus last September, enables students to explore an array of options and technologies relating to film, TV, gaming, and more. Lars Tirsbæk, a verified audio expert and lecturer at Sonic College, discusses trends in sound design, education, and the rise of immersive audio. An increasing number of Dolby Atmos projects passes through the college doors, and Merging Technologies equipment is used to streamline the production process.
“As a teenager, I dreamt of being a keyboard player in a band, so my background is in music,” shares T
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