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13 August 2025

Europe - Ross Video has announced the appointment of Cong-Thanh Nguyen as regional sales manager for France - marking a significant step in strengthening its presence across the region.

Based in Paris, Nguyen brings a blend of technical expertise and commercial insight to the role, with a background that spans telecommunications engineering and broadcast systems integration. He has held senior positions at Grass Valley, Quantum, and Qvest, and has successfully led major broadcast deployments across Europe and North Africa.

At Ross, Nguyen will focus on building relationships with broadcasters while driving growth in France’s expanding corporate AV market.

“Ross is known for delivering great value, but we’re also capable of powering the most sophisticated, high-end productions,” said Nguyen. “My goal is to shift perceptions in the Fr

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12 August 2025

UK - When Nottingham Trent University opened its new London campus, the goal was to give students access to real-world, working environments. That meant building an AV infrastructure capable of supporting everything from live music and content creation to eSports and broadcasting.

Luc Saint Martin, technical manager for the site, was responsible for making it all work. “We run a mix of courses - music performance, production, broadcast, digital content. We needed to send and receive a wide range of signals across the building,” Luc explains. “Sometimes point-to-point, sometimes networked. Van Damme gave us the flexibility we needed to make that possible.”

Van Damme cables are now integrated throughout the building, connecting live rooms, recording studios, performance spaces, control rooms and post-production suites. This isn’t a new relati

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12 August 2025

Europe - PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, has announced the latest structural updates to its EMEA sales and global marketing management teams, with the promotion of Jae O Choi Park and Ron Cottaar to lead the company’s amplified growth ambitions.

Jae O Choi Park, who joined PPDS as European sales director in 2022, has been officially promoted to the newly created position of EMEA commercial head, joining Angela Lin, Jason Wu, and Rosa Chiu, the commercial heads for US and LATAM, for China, and for APA and India respectively. Jae, who has held the role on an interim basis since 2024, will now officially oversee all European sales and support activities.

Ron Cottaar will now serve as head of global marketing, leading his teams around the world and devising new strategies to expand PPDS

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11 August 2025

UK - tvONE has announced the launch of Pixel Academy, a new centre for AV training that blends professional AV technology with expert-led, hands-on instruction. From advanced signal processing to seamless video distribution and multi-window solutions, Pixel Academy is built to empower the next generation of AV innovators.

Located at tvONE’s R&D Innovation Centre in Maidenhead, just 20 minutes from London Heathrow, Pixel Academy offers easy access for AV professionals across the UK and Europe. The training facility features the company’s latest high-performance solutions, including the award-winning Calico PRO and CORIOmaster2 video processors, as well as a full array of LED displays in both traditional and creative formats.

“Pixel Academy is precisely the kind of initiative that empowers creatives and technologists to push boundaries,” sa

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11 August 2025

USA - INFiLED has announced its newest showroom in Chicago, Illinois, further expanding the company’s presence across the USA.

Joining its existing LA Experience Centre, the new Chicago Experience Centre features the company’s LED displays for both fixed installation and rental/staging applications, offering customers the chance to experience the technology firsthand.

Products on show include INFiLED’s fixed mounted WV, WP and WT series and a variety of hanging rental solutions powered by Green Hippo, along with its all-in-one corporate solution, OrionLED series, showcased in its meeting spaces.

“We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of INFiLED’s brand-new Experience Centre in Chicago, a major milestone in our commitment to bringing cutting-edge LED display technology and customer support closer to our valued partners,” co

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08 August 2025

UK - Disguise has announced a major update to its AI-powered workflow assistant for Designer Pro, Ask AId3n. The update enables production teams to sequence repetitive or technical tasks, reducing hours of work at the click of a button. This will streamline the programming of concerts, theatre shows, corporate events, virtual productions and more — saving valuable time and leaving teams with more space for creativity.

Powered by Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro, Ask AId3n enables Designer Pro users to type questions into a chat-based interface, from simple queries like "how do I add blur?" to more complex commands instructing the tool to make direct changes to a project file. For example, if working on concert visuals at a well-known arena, users could instruct Ask AId3n to set up the screen and stage for that particular venue, with details sourced from the AI’s

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08 August 2025

Europe - Leyard Europe has announced the expansion the DirectLight Slim Series line of fine pixel pitch LED video wall displays with the introduction of a new Low Power model. Made in Europe, and delivering 500 nits of brightness while consuming just 68 watts of power, the new model is optimised for energy-conscious customers and environments with low ambient light conditions.

Launched in February 2025, DirectLight Slim Series LED displays feature an ultra-slim, narrow-profile form factor that accommodates curved and space-constrained applications that benefit from its unique design. Its reduced width also minimises colour shift at wide viewing angles, enhancing image uniformity in curved video wall designs.

With a possible mounted depth of less than 35 mm, it is ideal for applications including control rooms, broadcast studios, virtual production st

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06 August 2025

USA - Clearwing, a recognised provider of production services and systems integration in the United States, has joined Clair Global.

Founded in 1976, Clearwing has earned its reputation by delivering high-impact audio, lighting, video, and rigging solutions for live events and permanent installations. With locations in Milwaukee, WI and Phoenix, AZ, the company takes a solutions-driven approach and is backed by a team known for its professionalism, creativity, and consistent results.

Clearwing is currently providing lighting for Gracie Abrams' The Secret of Us tour and recently delivered audio for the electronic music duo, ODESZA. In addition to touring support, music festivals like Boston Calling, Summerfest, and Innings have relied on Clearwing for audio and lighting services. The team also contributed to high-pr

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06 August 2025

UK - The East London Mosque and London Muslim Centre is one of the most active Islamic institutions in Britain, offering a wide range of services including daily prayers and pastoral care, as well as working in partnership with local agencies to contribute towards improvements in education, health provision, environment and community cohesion.

As well as its main prayer halls, the complex includes halls and rooms used for conferences, seminars, weddings, and banquets. During busy times such as Ramadan, the Mosque’s congregation can rise above 5,000 on any given day, prompting its authorities to introduce technological support to ensure maximum participation.

The Centre wished to be able to broadcast content from the main prayer hall to screens placed throughout the centre, as well as live-streaming to those unable to attend in person. Head of tech

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05 August 2025

Australia - Hive, the UK-based specialist in media control, has announced an exclusive distribution partnership with ULA Group for the Australian and New Zealand markets.

“We are excited to welcome ULA Group as our exclusive partner in the ANZ region,” says Mark Calvert, CEO at Hive. “This partnership is about more than distribution – it’s about making our technology accessible to integrators through a trusted local expert who understands the needs of the market.”

ULA Group brings more than 30 years of experience in delivering professional AV and lighting solutions across sectors including themed attractions, entertainment venues, retail environments and public spaces. With four local offices and showrooms in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland, ULA Group offers hands-on technical support, system design consultancy and in-house train

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05 August 2025

UK - Video director James Kerr has been charged with evoking a specific aesthetic for Pulp’s current tour, embedded as it is within show designer Douglas Green’s tasteful presentation.

“I had been working for the Arctic Monkeys,” Kerr states. “A show that derived its style from ‘70s TV music shows like The Old Grey Whistle Test. Jarvis attended a show in Paris and obviously liked what he saw.” Kerr became available in the summer of 2024, just in time to cut his teeth on a handful of outdoor shows with Pulp. “I jumped at the chance, who wouldn’t?”

A year later the band have presented a refreshed production for UK arena audiences in support of the new album, More, and now go on to play festivals around Europe before heading to the US.

“This time around we are really taking advantage of the full production

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01 August 2025

UK - Keen-eyed readers will no doubt have noticed our special edition 40^th anniversary logo popping up here on LSi Online, and across our social media platforms in recent weeks. While the magazine’s official anniversary isn’t until November, we’re kicking off celebrations early as we prepare to honour the occasion this September at the PLASA Show (7-9 September, Olympia, London).

At the PLASA Show, we’ll be hosting the LSi Theatre, a dedicated seminar theatre. Here, show visitors can enjoy a carefully curated schedule of talks, panel discussions and ‘live’ editorial columns hosted by an array of LSi journalists, including Rob Halliday, Phil Ward, Louise Stickland, James Simpson, Sam Woodward, Roland Hemming, James Eade, Jerry Gilbert and more.

Topics will range from reflection on 40 years of both LSi, and the i

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01 August 2025

UK - The first wave of seminar sessions has been revealed for PLASA Show 2025, returning to Olympia London from 7-9 September.  

With sustainability, next-generation talent, industry heritage, and artificial intelligence at the heart of this year’s programme, the show sets the agenda for creative and technical evolution across the live entertainment industry.  

From high-profile panels and hands-on training to heritage showcases and career-building opportunities, the 2025 line-up promises an inclusive, educational and informative experience. Proudly sponsored by Vectorworks, entry to all sessions is available free-of-charge, making the programme accessible to all PLASA Show visitors. 

Making its debut in celebration of LSi’s 40th anniversary, the new LSi Theatre is set to bring to life many of the publication’s popular columns,

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01 August 2025

USA - Stage Precision has announced that Quince Imaging has joined its Service Partner Programme as an authorised service partner (ASP). This partnership is a testament to Quince Imaging’s expertise and proven use of Stage Precision’s SP software for delivering large‑scale projection mapping and immersive visual experiences.

The Stage Precision Service Partner Programme was created in 2023 to elevate standards across live‑event, virtual‑production and AV sectors, whilst expanding SP’s reach into new creative markets. To qualify as an ASP, partners must operate a publicly accessible studio, volume or R&D facility, with Stage Precision integrated into their workflows, have team members who have completed an in‑person SP training, and they must have delivered at least one project where SP tools played a core role in the project workf

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01 August 2025

Europe - PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, has announced the appointment of experienced indoor and outdoor direct view LED integration specialist, Jeroen Feldman, to its European technical sales team.

Assuming the role of solution manager dvLED, Jeroen brings considerable experience supporting indoor and outdoor AV installations across a broad array of markets. These include retail, corporate, and entertainment, with music festivals, touring bands, and football stadiums – including the Johan Cruyff Arena, home of AFC Ajax – along with shopping malls, boardrooms, and large conference centres, among Jeroen’s areas of expertise.

Based at PPDS’ Amsterdam head office, and reporting to Jan Van Tieghem, director of technical sales support EMEA, Jeroen will play an integral role in suppo

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30 July 2025

UK - The countdown is on for the 2025 PLASA Awards for Innovation, with the early bird submission deadline fast approaching. Industry innovators are encouraged to enter their groundbreaking products by Friday, 1 August, to benefit from a 20% discount on the entry fee.

In partnership with LSi, the PLASA Awards celebrate products that exemplify new thinking, enhance technical practice or safety, introduce novel materials or techniques, or offer new commercial advantages within the live entertainment technology sector.

An independent panel of industry experts will evaluate each entry, with up to eight awards available. One of these may be elevated to the prestigious Gold Award, recognising an outstanding new product. All nominated products will be prominently featured in the Innovation Gallery at the heart of the PLASA 

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30 July 2025

Europe - For this summer’s Women’s Euros 2025, BBC Sport, in partnership with Vizrt and creative studio Lightwell, delivered a broadcast that reflected the momentum and maturity of women’s sport – raising the production standard to match its rising audience.

The BBC reported 12.2m peak audience for the Lionesses’ win over Spain, making it the most watched television moment of 2025 across all broadcasts. For the entire tournament, the BBC reported a total TV reach figure of 22.1m, with total viewing hours having increased from 173m in 2022 to 186m this year.

Now, one in four global sports fans regularly watch women’s sports, according to the Women’s Sport Trust. BBC Sport answered that rising demand by debuting a virtual studio environment for the Women’s Euros that combined editorial storytelling with a flexible, visually rich XR back

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30 July 2025

Germany - Leyard Europe has successfully completed the installation of a cutting-edge LED video wall at Hochschule Ansbach (University of Applied Science). The installation, featuring the company’s Planar Venue Pro VX with ultra-fine 1.9mm pixel pitch, delivers ‘exceptional visual performance with high brightness, superior contrast ratios, and wide viewing angles ideal for virtual production environments’.

The massive 50-panel display (configured in a 10-wide by five-high array) provides the seamless, high-resolution backdrop required for professional-quality virtual production and will significantly enhance the university's multimedia production capabilities.

The project, completed in May 2024, equips the university's TV studio with professional-grade technology that mirrors industry standards. Hochschule Ansbach, a renowned institution offeri

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28 July 2025

UK - The Grade 1 listed St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, one of the best-known religious landmarks, has agreed an ongoing maintenance contract with Whitwam AVI. This enduring partnership, which has continued to strengthen since an initial collaboration on a full AV system refit in 2016, remains vital to the smooth running of the Cathedral’s services, broadcasts and events.

In addition to being a working parish church, St Giles’ is a major visitor attraction on the Edinburgh scene and is frequently used as a performance venue, hosting international musicians, spoken word events and candlelit orchestral concerts. Therefore, ensuring the ongoing functionality of all elements of the Cathedral’s audio, broadcast and video infrastructure is critical.

Specialist AV integrator Whitwam AVI has worked with many of the UK’s most revered ecclesiastic

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28 July 2025

USA - Visual solutions company Observatory created ambitious new content for this year’s multi-genre Electric Forest festival in the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury, Michigan, using two Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 Media Servers driving two 4k outputs each to deliver the spectacle.

Simon Harris and his team at Observatory were commissioned by Leisure Expert Group – the creative directors of Insomniac who part own the festival – to create two new pieces of scenic content for the famous Sherwood Stage, which was hugely successful and the most popular choice by incoming artists.

Deploying the Boreal+ MK2 Media Servers, which were supplied by Screenworks, the Observatory team delivered control equipment, programming, operation and content for the festival, as well as scenic content.

On stage the team rigged a 5mm LED Proscenium ‘Header’

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25 July 2025

UK - One of PLASA Show’s most popular features, Classic Gear Live, returns in 2025 with a new location and an expanded collection of rare and iconic entertainment technology. 

Now situated on the Gallery level of Olympia, London, this unmissable feature brings together two distinct showcases: Classic Gear Live by Rob Halliday, focusing on lighting and projection history, and CH Vintage Audio by Chris Hewitt, presenting legendary rock and roll sound systems.

This year, Classic Gear Live moves upstairs to stands K82 and K109, offering a fresh perspective on the history of live production. With a newly created dark space, visitors can experience psychedelic and theatrical projections as they were originally intended - including Aldis and Optikinetics effects projectors, and Strand’s classic effects discs.

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25 July 2025

The Netherlands - Leyard Europe has announced the opening of a dedicated showroom for the Benelux region at Strijp-T in Eindhoven, marking a strategic relocation from its previous Antwerp location. The new facility, situated in a converted Philips factory, serves as a comprehensive hub where customers can experience Leyard's LED display solutions in a relaxed, modern setting designed to showcase real-world applications.

The showroom design features five different Leyard LED display products positioned across five distinct environments, each with a different pixel pitch and each demonstrating specific use cases. This approach allows visitors to experience how Leyard's LED technology integrates seamlessly into various professional settings, with a philosophy that centres on practical demonstration rather than traditional product display.

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24 July 2025

Europe - Planar and Leyard Europe have announced the addition of Filip Cogghe as vice-president of sales, marketing and service for Europe.

Cogghe joins the company with more than 25 years of experience in the AV and display technology industries, most recently serving as sales director for global and strategic corporate sales at Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe. There he played a pivotal role in forming and executing global sales strategies.

“We’re happy to have Filip Cogghe lead sales and marketing efforts across Europe,” says CEO at Planar Sidney Rittenberg. “With an impressive background that is highlighted by demonstrated sales leadership and growth as well as complex solution integration and involvement in mission-critical installations, he’s the right leader to guide this team in extending unrivalled support and visualisation solut

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23 July 2025

UK - Disguise has unveiled X1, a portable version of its designer software. X1 lets creators run 4K visuals directly from their own laptop or hardware - no proprietary media servers required. It’s the first time Disguise’s powerful production engine has been made available in a flexible, software-only format, giving production teams total freedom to design, map and deliver wherever their vision takes them.

Developed for professionals delivering small-to-medium live events including concerts, theatre productions and corporate brand experiences, X1 works by providing users with convenient, on-the-go access to the same, trusted software used to pre-visualise, sequence and control headline shows across the globe.

The portable new solution has already been used on several live events during an exclusive pilot, including Bullet For My Valentine at Rock