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28 August 2025

Australia - Elite Event Technology, a production and rental company, headquartered in Canberra with operations in Sydney and the Illawarra, has made a major investment in audio technology with the acquisition of a new Tour Sound System from Harman Professional.

The new system features 96 JBL Professional VTX A-Series line array speakers, including the A12, A8, and A6 models, paired with 50 VTX B-Series 18-inch subwoofers, all driven by Crown amplifiers. This configuration is engineered to ‘deliver pristine, high-impact sound for large-scale live events such as music festivals, concerts, and cultural showcases across the country’.

Elite Event Technology acquired the system through MadisonAV, HARMAN Professional’s authorised distributor for Australia, ensuring seamless support and integration. In recent years, Elite Event Technology has been a st

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28 August 2025

Australia - The Freedman Group, parent company of professional audio brands RØDE, Mackie, and newly acquired Lectrosonics, has announced a new partnership with fellow Sydney-based technology leader Audinate. The agreement will see the integration of Audinate’s Dante platform integrated into a suite of next-generation products across The Freedman Group’s portfolio, unlocking advanced networking capabilities for creators and professionals worldwide.

Commenting on the partnership, Peter Freedman, founder of The Freedman Group, said, “I’ve known Audinate’s CEO, Aidan Williams, for many years, and it’s been inspiring to watch Dante grow from a bold idea into a world-leading technology. I’m truly delighted that we can now bring Dante’s unmatched networking capabilities to RØDE, Mackie, and Lectrosonics, unlocking e

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28 August 2025

Mexico - The Catedral De La Inmaculada Concepción is the main Catholic church for the diocese of Tampico, a city and port in the southeastern part of the state of Tamaulipas.

Prominently located in front of the Plaza de Armas in the historic centre of the city, this architecturally important building is much loved by worshippers, although the consistency of speech intelligibility throughout the venue has, until recently, been less than ideal. All that changed with the installation by Tacea Music of a new Nexo ID Series sound system.

“Thanks to the professionalism and care of Jorge Tace Del Campo and the team at Tacea Music it was possible to implement an effective, aesthetically respectful and technically sound solution for this unique space,” reports Carlos Hernadez, market development for Nexo’s distributor in Mexico, Represe

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28 August 2025

UK - After a decade of success in film and TV, URSA has introduced its latest range of Performance Pouches. Specifically designed for theatre and live events, they have been developed in collaboration with theatre professionals from a wide range of venues and disciplines.

URSA products are robust, off-the-shelf solutions for effective live technology placement. Co-founded by production sound mixer, Simon Bysshe and costume designer, Laura K Smith, URSA’s solutions have become essential tools for sound teams working on TV shows like Adolescence and Succession and are a staple in the kitbag of many audio freelancers.

One of the theatrical collaborators was Laura Gingell, a sound engineer with a decade of experience in the West End and currently working at the Lyttelton Theatre. Gingell realised the sound department had invested huge

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27 August 2025

USA - Stand Up To Cancer, an organisation with a mission to raise awareness and fund research to detect and treat cancers with the aspiration to cure all patients, hosted its ninth annual telecast at The Pinnacle in Nashville on 15 August. The event featured inspirational performances that helped secure millions of dollars in donations for cancer research. Audio engineers used Shure technology to deliver pristine audio and inspiring messages to more than four million viewers on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX.

For this year's event, audio producer Tom Davis, known for his work on the CMA Awards and CMA Festival, sought product support from Shure. He specifically requested headset mics for the Nashville Community Gospel Choir, who were outfitted with Shure’s new SM39 Cardioid Singing Headset Microphone. Both Tom Davis and Jason Spence, front-of-house engineer for th

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27 August 2025

UK - Olly Murs shows are non-stop. Keeping up requires the flexibility and power of a DiGiCo console, so Rob Sadler at the front-of-house position and John Lumsdon on monitors both chose the Quantum 5, supplied by Solotech, for Olly’s epic tour, including his O2 Arena dates in May.

The engineers joined Olly Murs a little over a year ago but, as Rob Sadler explains, their relationship with DiGiCo consoles began much earlier.

“I first used a DiGiCo in 2011, and I’ve used them on almost every tour I’ve done since 2015,” he recalls. “It is definitely the console I feel most comfortable behind and most things are now second nature. I’ve been on tour with Olly for about 16 months and it’s been a lot of fun. It’s what I’d class as a proper pop music concert. There are pyrotechnics, confetti and automated staging, there’s even snow!”<

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27 August 2025

Poland - When Katie Melua's technical rider specified L-Acoustics for her performance at Poland's Energa Ladies Jazz Festival, they did so because her performance demands precise sound coverage at controlled SPL levels across the challenging 4,500 capacity Polsat Plus Arena. The response came through a strategic partnership between Polish rental company Krupski Sound and L-Acoustics certified partner Audio Plus, deploying flagship L2 arrays that transcended the venue's difficult acoustics and marked a defining moment for regional sound production capabilities.

The 21st edition of Europe's only recurring festival dedicated to female jazz artistry, which has brought together over 110,000 attendees and 600+ performers throughout its history, featured international stars including Katie Melua, Dionne Warwick, and Randy Crawford across four distinct venu

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27 August 2025

Indonesia - Holywings is an Indonesian lifestyle and entertainment group with a varied selection of bars, clubs and live music venues, spread across the island’s key cities.

Many of the venues under the Holywings banner feature Martin Audio solutions, provided and installed by partner, GMT Group.

Their latest sound system upgrade - at the HW Superhouse Paskal Bandung live music bar - is no exception, although in this instance it is a new-generation Martin Audio WPC line array that provides the main stage hangs rather than the point source that populates many of the other venues. The system was conceived by the marketing and technical director of GMT Group, Satrio Prisetya.

Superhouse Paskal Bandung itself is a large, near 400-capacity, open-plan venue with its stage set centrally. The venue offers combines live band performances with DJ set

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27 August 2025

USA - Hammons Field, home of the Springfield Cardinals, has a new way to get fans on their feet with an upgraded audio system featuring EAW loudspeakers, designed and installed by audio, video, and lighting (AVL) integrator Paragon 360. The result is a powerful, crystal-clear sound experience that covers every seat in the house. 

Hammons Field is a 6,750-seat minor league baseball stadium with an additional 2,500 general admission spots and serves as the Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. The venue also hosts the Missouri State University Bears and features fan-favourite spaces like the Coca-Cola Redbird Roost, the SpringNet Champions Club, a spacious main concourse, private suites and new third-level executive suites.

When it came time to modernise Hammons Field’s original audio system, installed when the stadium opened in 2004, the S

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27 August 2025

Sweden - In the heart of Stockholm’s medieval Gamla Stan district, one of the world’s oldest restaurants, Gyldene Freden, offers a taste of traditional Swedish cuisine. Since opening its doors in 1722, Gyldene Freden has provided guests with a gourmet dining experience alongside a glimpse into Stockholm’s history, but until recently, the restaurant lacked a sound system to complement its classic setting. With so many rooms and architectural quirks, Genelec Smart IP loudspeakers were chosen for an audio solution that would maintain its timeless charm.

Gyldene Freden’s owners turned to installation and control specialists, We Make Noise, to install the system. “Genelec was an obvious choice for us,” says Emil Varli, who led the installation for We Make Noise. “We believe there are very few brands that can deliver a loudspeaker as compact and comp

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27 August 2025

Spain - Lapso Studios’ boutique fitness studio in Barcelona is keeping the energy levels high with a powerful sound system from Electro-Voice and Dynacord. The fitness studio offers classes over three disciplines – cycling, functional fitness and barre. It required a club-style solution to ensure its clients were motivated and had the best possible experience.

“There are elements that we use in the room such as sound, microphone, lights as well as a motivational instructor to facilitate the class,” explains Lapso trainer, Ishaq Vadillo. “Sound is one of the most important things because if there is no sound, there’s no music, there’s no microphone and the class really depends on the clarity of the sound. People don’t really remember what you do, but people always remember how you made them feel. That’s the philosophy we like to implement he

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27 August 2025

UK - British loudspeaker manufacturer EM Acoustics returns to the PLASA Show this September, bringing with them the now complete lineup of Reference Series loudspeakers. Manufactured in-house at EM Acoustics’ headquarters in Surrey, the Reference Series offers a complete audio ecosystem of point source loudspeakers, enabling designers to create comprehensive single-manufacturer systems that meet even the most demanding project requirements.

“The year so far has been marked by several high-profile installations of our Reference Series, and exceptionally positive responses to the complete series from live events, hire companies and theatre professionals,” confirms Greg Clarke, brand manager at EM Acoustics. "PLASA is always a highlight of the calendar, and there is simply no other British show that brings together the professional audio community at this

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27 August 2025

USA - dBTechnologies USA has announced the appointment of Scott Thompson as Western US regional sales manager, bringing more than two decades of experience in the pro audio and music industry to the role.

Thompson most recently served as vice-president of sales at The Music Link, where he managed more than $20m in worldwide sales across multiple channels, supported a global distributor network, and oversaw the successful launch of a European 3PL warehouse that expanded the company’s international footprint. He also held leadership roles at Córdoba Music Group, driving both domestic and international sales efforts for the Córdoba and Guild brands during a pivotal period of growth.

Before transitioning fully into sales leadership, Thompson worked as an independent audio engineer for nearly a decade.

“I’m truly excited to join the dBTech

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26 August 2025

UK - This year’s PLASA Show (7-9 September, Olympia, London) will debut a new Careers and Networking Hub, which the show’s organisers say is set to be “a vibrant, inclusive space designed to support early-career professionals, apprentices, students, and anyone seeking their next step in the live entertainment and events industry”.

A collaboration between PLASA, The Power of Events, Production Futures, and Access Industry, the hub will feature: speed networking sessions with top industry professionals; professional development support, including CV and LinkedIn reviews and free headshots (limited availability); live talks and panel sessions exploring careers and opportunities in live events; and a welcoming lounge space with comfortable seating and coffee, open to all ages and experience levels.

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26 August 2025

World - The latest issue of LSi is out now, and can be read online for free here.

This issue is packed with stories from across the live entertainment tech world. Ian Cullen reports on Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism tour, exploring how crew wellbeing sits at the heart of its ambitious production. Rob Halliday visits Chris Ewington’s Manchester workshop to discover a unique new piece of visual technology, while Phil Ward meets the audio team behind Kraftwerk’s Jazzopen performance. We also take you backstage at the National Theatre for Sondheim’s Here We Are, and at London’s Duke of York’s theatre for Stereophonic, complete with a classic Cadac console on st

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26 August 2025

Brazil - The 2025 edition of the Tardezinha tour celebrates the tenth anniversary of one of Brazil’s most popular live music projects, created and led by Thiaguinho, and stands as one of the most ambitious productions in the country’s entertainment calendar.

Across 26 shows in Brazil and several international stops in Lisbon, Miami, Sydney and Luanda, the tour presents samba and pagode classics from the 1990s and 2000s to tens of thousands of fans in an in-the-round (360-degree) stage format that both enhances the visual impact and significantly increases the technical demands for audio reinforcement.

São Paulo-based Gabisom Audio Equipment is supplying the complete sound system, with a touring inventory of 172 Outline enclosures, including 64 GTO C-12, 64 Superfly, 32 DBS 18-2 subwoofers, and 12 Mantas 28. All the Superfly cabinets are

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26 August 2025

Europe - Nothing More, known for their intense, high-energy performances and innovative stage presence, have just wrapped up a successful European festival circuit, where they played in front of hundreds of thousands of fans in 15 cities across nine countries, including the Download Festival in Castle Donington, United Kingdom and Rock am Ring in Nürburg, Germany.

Drummer Ben Anderson uses the Audix D6, D4, MicroD, SCX25A, i5, ADX51, and f9 microphones exclusively for these demanding live performances and his intricate studio recordings. He finds them “spot on” and “unstoppable,” especially in a rock setting.

Anderson’s preferred Audix setup is meticulously chosen to capture his powerful drum sound. He relies on the Audix D6, as his “go to kick drum mic”, noting “it's unstoppable, especially for rock.” He position

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26 August 2025

USA - Audinate Group has announced the appointment of TJ Adams to the newly-created position of chief platform officer. Adams joins Audinate from QSC, where he was senior vice-president, Q-SYS product strategy and was instrumental in the development of the Q-SYS platform. He previously held engineering, sales and product management roles at Biamp and SITA (formerly Com-Net Software).

In his new role, Adams will lead Audinate’s platform strategy to deliver an interoperable audio, video, control and management platform. Building on an established and strong foundation across the millions of Dante-enabled devices in the field, Adams will lead Audinate’s initiatives to deliver cohesive platform software, products and service offerings for designers, integrators and users of AV systems across a wide spectrum of vertical markets and applications. He will repor

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22 August 2025

UK - Each summer, the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade transforms into one of the most extraordinary performance spaces in the world. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo brings together massed military bands, cultural troupes, dancers, and special guest artists before a live audience of over 8,000 each night and a broadcast audience of millions. The spectacle is vast in scale and is both visually and musically striking, and one of the most technically complex audio challenges in live events.

For the third consecutive year, the Tattoo entrusted Auditoria to deliver the sound design for the show. Returning in 2025, the team built on two years of refinement, working closely with the production and music teams to ensure audiences experienced every note as it was intended.

Movement is one of the Tattoo's greatest strengths, but it is also its biggest c

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22 August 2025

UK - On 5 July, 17 days before Ozzy Osbourne passed away, Ozzy and Black Sabbath band mates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward gave the world the band’s last live performance at Birmingham’s Villa Park Stadium, alongside a star-studded line-up for the band’s retirement gig Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning.

Over the years, Clair Global has worked with Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne, helping to provide engineers with the tools needed to bring the prominent sounds of rock royalty to live audiences. So, when Back to the Beginning production director, Jake Berry, asked Clair Global if Ozzy’s vision to play a final show – where it all started in Aston, Birmingham, in 1968 – would be possible as a mutli-band live stream, the answer was always going to be ‘yes’.

Paying homage and supporting Black Sabbath and Ozzy O

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22 August 2025

UK - PRG UK’s corporate events team continues to grow with the appointment of Cameron Bannister as director of corporate & special events, Ben Hornshaw as head of projects and the addition of Scott Rooney – Ashby as account director, joining technical account manager Nick Clarke.

Cameron has been a pillar at PRG for over 16 years with 10 years in the corporate market, successfully delivering high-profile events across the globe. His portfolio includes large-scale events including the open ceremonies and full-service productions for clients including NVIDIA, Google and UEFA. “Our side of the business has seen incredible success this year and we are continuing to push forward into 2026,” says Bannister. “With our newly strengthened team, I’m very excited to continue to deliver outstanding events around the world, ensuring our clients receive th

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22 August 2025

USA - Solid State Logic has appointed Mark Skipper to the position of national sales manager, Eastern US, where he is responsible for SSL Broadcast and Live solutions. In his new role, Skipper joins SSL’s US-based distributor, Group One Ltd. as part of expanding its business development and customer relationships, reporting to Rick Naqvi, senior VP of USA sales.

Skipper, who is based in southern Virginia, brings more than two decades of broadcast and professional audio experience to his role. Prior to starting with SSL, he has been a recording studio owner and A1 sports mixer for top networks including NBC, ESPN, Fox, CBS and others. He is also experienced in music production as a classically trained violist who has performed and recorded with multiple chamber orchestras and musical ensembles.

"Throughout my audio career, I've approached studio pro

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21 August 2025

USA - Perched 27 floors above Manhattan in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, Starchild Rooftop is the latest addition to New York’s premium nightlife scene and a standout example of what happens when high-concept design meets world-class audio.

Operated by Carver Road Hospitality, the venue crowns the Civilian Hotel with a retractable glass rooftop, luxurious indoor lounge and sweeping views of Midtown and the Hudson River. To complete the sensory experience, Carver Road Hospitality partnered with long-time collaborators Sound Investment to design and install a Funktion-One sound system tailored to the venue’s versatility.

With a capacity of approximately 150 guests, Starchild Rooftop offers an intimate, high-energy setting that transitions effortlessly between relaxed early evenings and vibrant late nights. Its upscale, modern aesthetic blends velv

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21 August 2025

UK - Based in Clapham, South London, Seven Lion Yard is a holistic health and well-being centre providing comprehensive psychological and wellbeing services to address both mind and body under one roof. The four-storey facility which opened in 2024 includes consulting and treatment rooms, and a large top floor studio.

The interior design, focused on calm, restoration, and relaxation, characterises the building, although following the centre’s opening, its team became aware of the need to combat the reverberant effects of its high ceilings and reflective surfaces. The acoustic properties of the centre’s spaces were detrimental to discreet one-on-one therapies and group activities. Determined to improve the environment, founder Madeline Jago contacted Polar to discuss a solution for the centre with the aim of significantly calming its lively acoustics. Pol