Video and AV

Details

09 June 2025

UK - PLASA Show 2025 is now open for free registrations. This September, the UK's market-leading trade event for live entertainment technology will set the stage for breakthrough products, big ideas, and invaluable industry connections. Celebrate entertainment technology and the people behind it at PLASA Show, returning to its home at Olympia, London from 7–9 September 2025.

Drawing 7,500+ professionals from across the global industry, the show offers unrivalled access to 250+ leading brands, an expert-led seminar programme, and hands-on experiences with next-generation technology.

Headline sponsored by Robe, PLASA Show 2025 features an expanded show floor filled with world-class manufacturers, distributors and service providers. Attendees can explore the latest tools and technologies for lighting, audio, AV, staging and rigging – all under one r

Details

06 June 2025

UK - Solstice AV has announced the latest addition to its leadership team, with the appointment of Louise Abbey as the company’s new marketing director.

Louise brings more than 20 years of B2B marketing knowledge and experience to the company, having held senior positions across vendor, distributor, and reseller organisations operating in the fast-paced ICT sector. Louise will lead the company’s marketing strategy, working as a key advisor to the board and collaborating with Solstice’s vendor and reseller partners to unlock new opportunities and drive mutual profitability.

Based at Solstice AV’s Gloucestershire headquarters, Louise’s appointment follows recent milestones for Solstice AV, including the recent appointment of Chris Ball as chief finance & operating officer, plus UK distribution partnerships with LED display leader LianTron

Details

06 June 2025

The Netherlands – PPDS has announced the appointment of AV/IT specialist Marco van der Knaap as its new global product manager of Philips LED displays.

With a 25-year career dedicated almost exclusively to LED, Marco will support the team in navigating the marketplace, continuing to position the expanding Philips direct view LED displays range in line with PPDS’ global strategy and growth ambitions. He is based in Amsterdam and reports to Jeroen Brants, global product director for LED at PPDS.

Marco comments: “I am thrilled to join PPDS and to take on the responsibility of growing the Philips LED business. With Philips' strong brand presence and the support of an exceptional team, I see tremendous potential to deliver ever more innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations worldwide. PPDS shares an unparalleled commitment to bringing i

Details

05 June 2025

Hungary - Lightware is reaffirming its commitment to education through continued investment in its various professional development initiatives. More than a corporate strategy, this commitment reflects Lightware’s core values that knowledge should be freely available to empower the next generation of AV professionals.

“At Lightware, we believe in sharing knowledge, not gatekeeping it,” says Gergely Vida, CEO of Lightware. “Education is central to our mission.”

The company’s learning ecosystem is built to meet professionals where they are, whether in a classroom, a meeting room or from behind a screen. Lightware Academy, the e-learning platform which launched in Q4 of 2023, has attracted over 9,000 users worldwide since it went live. During this time, these users have collectively completed more than 18,000 courses, a testament to the popu

Details

05 June 2025

UK - Chase and Status headed out on their ambitious live tour across some of the UK’s biggest arenas with a ROE video screen and MoveKet automation package from PRG UK.

After the release of 2024’s Backbone catapulted Chase and Status back into the cultural zeitgeist, the highly anticipated UK tour has seen the duo go from strength to strength. Bringing a high-energy rave to arenas this size requires something special for the production.

At the Co-op Live in Manchester, the clear centre piece of the stage is the unusual ‘Letterbox’ LED upstage screen, supported by MoveKet automation to reveal the band as the show kicks off and create dynamic movement throughout the set. ROE Vanish V8T panels were used to build the 27m wide x 4m deep structure, chosen for the strong colour depth, and the 50% transparency means the lighting can be integ

Details

03 June 2025

Canada - Professional audio streaming experts, Bluesound Professional, is a launch partner of OpenAV Cloud, the new global initiative to bring open, cloud-connected, cross-platform control and interoperability to the AV industry. This new initiative is a collaborative effort among multiple manufacturers to host their public APIs in the cloud, enabling seamless cross-product integration.

Founding members BrightSign, Legrand AV, Panasonic, Shure, Sony and Xyte, along with a host of other leading AV manufacturers and technology providers, have come together for the first time to host their APIs in a unified environment, signifying an exciting development within the industry. The initiative aims to address two of the AV industry’s greatest challenges: proprietary control systems and siloed cloud environments that make integration more difficult.

OpenAV

Details

03 June 2025

USA - PPDS will be showcasing the latest evolutions in sustainable screen technology and design, including new Philips dvLED and digital signage reveals, plus a new global partnership announcement.

PPDS will also be paying tribute to Martijn van der Woude, VP global business development and marketing of PPDS, who sadly passed away in April. This special event is set to take place on Wednesday 11 June at 3pm on the Philips booth, with full details being confirmed shortly.

Ron Cottaar, director of global marketing at PPDS, commented: “Since the sad passing of Martijn, InfoComm 2025 will be the first time we have the opportunity to come together as a global team and industry. Martijn was a deeply regarded personality at InfoComm, whether speaking at industry keynotes, chatting with customers, or being interviewed by the press.

“With so many

Details

02 June 2025

UK - PLASA Focus Leeds 2025 returned to the Royal Armouries on 13-14 May, drawing a vibrant cross-section of the live entertainment technology sector for two buzzing days of connection, innovation and learning.

This year’s show welcomed 2,852 professionals, an increase on the 2024 show. The quality of attendees continues to thrive, with 687 directors, owners, or chairs representing 16% of the audience. Significantly, when combining senior roles and those in sales, procurement and specification, nearly 40% of the professionals on site held final decision-making responsibility, underscoring the event’s commercial impact.

A broad spectrum of industry roles was represented, including sound and lighting engineers, technicians, production and tour managers, lighting designers, venue and operations staff, as well as consultants, buyers, lecturers, conte

Details

02 June 2025

India - Coldplay's Music of the Spheres world tour, which is led by production manager Chris Kansy, has called upon Clair Global for comms solutions and powerful IT deployments. When the large-scale tour visited India, the band performed for almost 223,000 fans over two nights at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, the world’s largest cricket ground.

Clair Global designed a comms system comprising two Riedel Communications Artist64 digital intercom network frames, 50 x Bolero wireless beltpacks and six panels. The band’s busy showcaller, Julia Whittle, communicates via Clair's main show channel, which has a one-way transmit to Motorola radios, while multiple radio interfaces are deployed to offer seamless coverage for distant positions, such as pyrotechnic gags, which on a production of this size, can be fired from up to 400m away from

Details

30 May 2025

USA - Green Hippo’s new Hippotizer MX Series Media Servers were out in force for this year’s WWE WrestleMania spectacular, pumping out 4K live action and pre-made content across a wealth of LED screens and strips.

Eight Hippotizer Kasai MX Media Servers – which are distributed by ACT Entertainment in North America – were at the heart of the video setup, working with 12 Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 and two Hippotizer Karst+ MK2 Media Servers. The 2U, 10-bit video playback, robust Kasai MX Media Servers empower users to run two 4K outputs and offers Genlock for large surface displays that need more than one output.

The Netflix live-streamed, two-night WrestleMania event took place at the 65,000-capacity Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, just outside Las Vegas. Upstaging once again took the video helm, supplying all the Hippotiz

Details

29 May 2025

UK - Teddy Swims’ record-breaking and sold out I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy tour headed across the UK and Europe with PRG providing video, automation and lighting, including their brand-new GroundControl Multi for the Followspot system.

Having amassed over 8.7bn streams globally, Teddy Swims has captured the hearts of music fans worldwide with his live show and chart-topping hits such Lose Control and The Door. For his 2025 UK and European leg of the I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy tour, the team once again chose PRG to provide lighting, automation and video, but this time upgrading to PRG’s latest followspot innovation – the GroundControl Multi.

The GroundControl Multi is the newest addition to PRG’s GroundControl Followspot family. This system can control up to 16 lights through a single Ground

Details

29 May 2025

Hungary - Lightware Visual Engineering emphasised its status as a European-based technology company to clients and colleagues at its recent seminars. With all product design and manufacturing carried out at its headquarters in Budapest, Hungary, the message was clear: ‘Lightware is well-positioned to face the current global challenges with confidence and ensure its customers continue to benefit from an efficient service and cutting-edge technology’.

As supply chains face increasing uncertainty, Lightware’s commitment to local, European manufacturing offers a reliable and future-ready alternative for partners across the continent and around the world.

Although manufacturing is centralised in Budapest, Lightware operates across a total of 18 offices worldwide, supporting customers in the EMEA, APAC and Americas regions. This combination of Europe

Details

29 May 2025

USA - AV Stumpfl will continue its year-long 50th anniversary celebrations at InfoComm 2025, bringing its new media server platform, Pixera zero, and its flexible AnyShape projection screen technology to the Orange County Convention Centre in Orlando.

Following its introduction to European audiences as ISE and Prolight + Sound earlier this year, Pixera zero will make its North American trade show debut at InfoComm, giving US-based AV professionals their first in-person look at the most compact member of the Pixera ecosystem. Visitors to booth 1760 can also experience AV Stumpfl’s versatile AnyShape screen, highlighting the creative potential of projection surfaces that go beyond the rectangular norm.

Designed for maximum performance in a minimal footprint, Pixera zero is available in three models – PXZ-0, PXZ-2, and PXZ-4 – and offers up to fou

Details

28 May 2025

USA - Ayrton Rivale Profiles and grandMA3 full-size consoles with two grandMA3 Processing Unit L packages played key roles when Wooli made his headline debut at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on 12 April.

Wooli, the dubstep producer and DJ also known as Adam Puleo, brought his Mammoth Mountain III show to the Red Rocks venue in Morisson, Colorado. The third edition of the production marked his first time headlining at the outdoor amphitheatre where he was accompanied by guest artists.  Red Rocks is on the bucket list for a wide variety of artists,” says Alex Wroblewski, who has been Wooli’s tour director for more than two years. 

“For Wooli’s first show at Red Rocks we wanted to go bigger than we ever have before and use every available foot of that stage. We even added lighting and lasers to the audience bowl to create a more immersive ex

Details

28 May 2025

USA - Green Hippo has announced the shipment of its new, award-winning 4U Hippotizer MX Series Media Servers, Hyco MX and Meuse MX. 

Made for demanding live event production, Hippotizer Hyco and Meuse provide ‘unrivalled playback and generative performance’. With expanded storage capacity, users can manage larger projects and assets with ease. Enhanced generative content performance, especially with platforms like Notch and TouchEngine, ensures smoother, more responsive creative workflows.

Additionally, increased playback performance means more reliable, high-quality output even under demanding real-time conditions. Finally, these systems will be equipped with 4x 4K outputs and two optional input slots providing the flexibility and performance for any job.

The full Hippotizer MX Series offers five new customisable, dependable, and futu

Details

27 May 2025

Spain - INFiLED has announced the launch of its INFiLED Certified Engineer (ICE) training programme – a comprehensive initiative aimed at equipping technical professionals in the EMEA region with the hands-on skills and knowledge needed to install, configure and maintain LED systems with confidence.

The ICE training course is designed for engineers, technicians and support professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of INFiLED’s LED technologies and develop the practical competencies required to deliver the highest standards of service. The course covers both theoretical knowledge and real-world application, providing a full overview of INFiLED's LED ecosystem.

Key topics covered in the training include the basics of LED display systems and INFiLED’s product range, system set-up, calibration and configuration, troubleshooting and fault-

Details

23 May 2025

USA - tvONE will be featuring its new 1RU version of the Calico Pro video processor (C7-PRO-1200), and award-winning MX Series of Hippotizer Media Servers at InfoComm 2025.

The tvONE team is inviting InfoComm visitors to booth #3935 to experience both the original Calico Pro and its smaller form 1RU version, which are built upon tvONE’s latest patented fifth generation 4K/8K, 10-bit video processing engine, delivering unparalleled performance and versatility. Both units are now shipping.

“We were thrilled to launch the Calico Pro 2RU hardware last year, demonstrating its from-the-ground-up new design which can deliver hundreds of video layers across four huge, real-world design canvases,” says Mark Trevena, communications and training manager at tvONE. “Now, we introduce the more compact 1RU Calico video processor, within which we’ve packed

Details

22 May 2025

South Africa - Following the recent announcement of Mediatech’s return in 2026, organisers have confirmed an important venue and date change. After close consultation with key industry stakeholders, the expo will now take place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit and International Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg from 1-3 July 2026.

Mediatech Africa is the continent’s largest and most established trade show dedicated to professional audiovisual, broadcast, media, and live event technology. The show brings together industry professionals, technology providers, creatives, and decision-makers for three days of hands-on demos, networking, and innovation. It serves as a platform for both global brands and regional players to connect, collaborate, and explore the future of the industry.

Previously scheduled at Johannesburg Expo Centre, the move

Details

22 May 2025

USA - CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) returns to the Colorado Convention Centre in Denver, Colorado, from September 3-6, 2025.

With 300+ exhibitors displaying smart home, commercial integration, luxury audio, home theatre, lighting, outdoor living, energy management, security, Work From Home (WFH) and commercial AV technologies and solutions, the combined show promises a broad and compelling showcase of new technologies in addition to keynotes and panels on the most pressing tech-related issues of today. Exhibitors include ADI Global, Crestron, Harman Luxury Audio, Legrand AV, Lutron, Origin Acoustics, Nice, Samsung, Sonance, Sony, and more.

“The lines separating home and work are becoming increasingly blurred, requiring smarter and more flexible systems integration solutions,” said Jason McGraw, group vice-president for CEDIA Expo/CI

Details

22 May 2025

South Korea - UK-based 7thSense has announced an official distribution partnership with Dong Hwa AV, who will serve as a reseller and distributor of 7thSense technologies in South Korea.

As part of this new alliance, Dong Hwa will represent 7thSense’s product range across the region, providing sales, support, and consultation services to South Korean customers in markets including themed attractions, museums, immersive installations, and broadcast environments.

The partnership was officially unveiled at the KOBA 2025 trade show in Seoul, taking place this week, where Dong Hwa is exhibiting a selection of 7thSense technologies. Attendees are invited to visit the Dong Hwa booth D302 to see live demonstrations and speak with experts about how 7thSense solutions can elevate visual storytelling.

“We are thrilled to partner with Dong Hwa as our

Details

21 May 2025

Bulgaria - The fourth edition of the Lunar Festival of Lights took place over four evenings from 8-11 May 2025, transforming 10,000sq.m of architecture and urban space across Sofia into a glowing canvas of light and art.

This internationally celebrated event featured 3D projection mapping, light installations, and immersive visual storytelling from artists around the world. Their work was designed to ignite imagination, provoke thought, and delight audiences with creativity and technological brilliance.

An independent initiative by the Bulgarian visual effects company MP-Studio, Lunar is the result of a decade-long passion for light art. MP-Studio is renowned in Bulgaria for pioneering the country's first 3D projection mapping in 2011, illuminating the façade of the National Theatre Ivan Vazov. Since then, they have delivered more

Details

21 May 2025

Germany - FC Munich’s basketball stadium was turned into a dynamic setting for this year’s special edition of Schlagerboom – a celebration of Germany’s hit pop music – with augmented reality effects and a huge LED stage driven by Green Hippo’s Hippotizer Media Servers.

Jürgens TV produced the event for Bayerischer Rundfunk, and commissioned content production studio LUPIXX to create the video elements. The visuals were designed to enhance each song, visually expand the stage, and create a sense of depth. LUPIXX visual artist and managing director Saskia Olma ramped up the video elements by integrating a tracked Spidercam with augmented reality.

Manipulating the video effects and AR elements were two Hippotizer Tierra+ MK2, three Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 and one Hippotizer Boreal+ Media Servers, supplied by ICT.

“We neede

Details

21 May 2025

UK - Solstice AV has announced the appointment of Chris Ball as its new chief financial officer (CFO) and chief operating officer (COO).

Based in Solstice AV’s Diss and Tewkesbury offices, Chris joins the company’s board of directors, reporting to chairman Tony Hunt. His key responsibilities will include reviewing and overseeing the company’s financial planning, risk management, and operational performance.

His appointment follows recent news announcements from Solstice AV to mark its UK distribution partnerships with LED and interactive displays providers LianTronics and i3CONNECT, delivering even greater choice and value to UK resellers.

Commenting on his new role, Chris Ball said: "I am honoured to join Solstice AV at such an exciting time in the company’s journey. Solstice AV has built a strong reputation for innovation and excell

Details

20 May 2025

India - tvONE has announced its partnership with Cavitak as a distributor for tvONE and Green Hippo products in India.

Established in 1986 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Cavitak has built a robust reputation in the ProAV market through its expertise in channel management and the distribution of specialized technology products. With over 36 years of experience, the company boasts a network of more than 4,500 channel partners and dealers across India, supported by six regional offices and 15 warehouses.

Cavitak's value-added distribution model encompasses comprehensive networking, in-depth product understanding, solution design, and post-sales support. This approach ensures that clients receive not only the latest products but also the necessary support to implement and maintain them effectively.

"We are thrilled to partner with Cavit