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30 October 2025

Sweden - Hip hop star Ant Wan’s brief career featured hits like Malaika and Komplicerat before announcing his retirement in 2025.

Months before he withdrew from the public eye, the artist appeared at Stockholm’s Tele2 arena. A record number of fans saw him there, surpassing even the crowd drawn by Madonna. Setting the mood for the occasion was an evocative lighting design by Jakob Larsson of Light It Production, who worked closely with artistic director Alexander Wessely.

The two collaborators created a powerful theatrical sense on the big stage with a show that was divided into three parts: the first marked by a ‘cold snow’ theme with cool colours and snow machine effects; the second characterised by a ‘fire theme’, animated by oranges and reds along with pyro effects; and the third (on a satellite stage) featured peaco

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30 October 2025

USA/Europe - Obsidian Control Systems has announced the release of Netron V3, the third major update to its Netron data distribution platform for entertainment. Netron V3 includes enhanced protocols, improved stability, and new management tools.

“With Netron V3, we’re providing lighting professionals with a future-proof ecosystem that streamlines setup, enhances performance, and adapts to every application,” said Koy Neminathan, business development director at Obsidian Control Systems. “With V3, we’ve taken a major step forward by unifying every device under one consistent platform. It includes smarter features and a host of user-requested improvements from lighting professionals worldwide that strengthen its role as the trusted backbone of any lighting system.”

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30 October 2025

UK - Prolight is excited to announce that Chris Buj has joined the team as its new business relationship manager, covering the Midlands and East Anglia regions.

Bringing extensive experience across the lighting and audio industry, Chris has worked in retail, installation, distribution, and product support, giving him a good understanding of both technical know-how and customer needs.

Chris is known for his ability to build strong, lasting relationships, making him a perfect fit for Prolight’s commitment to exceptional customer service. In his new role, he will be connecting with familiar faces and introducing himself to new customers across the Midlands and East Anglia, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience.

“We’re thrilled to have Chris on board,” said Andrew Jeffrey, managing director. “His expertise an

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29 October 2025

Germany - Prolight + Sound, the trade fair for event and entertainment technology, has been held in Frankfurt am Main for over 30 years. However, its organisers have announced that following the end of the early bird booking period at the end of September 2025, the feedback from exhibitors for the event in March 2026 has not been sufficient to guarantee that Prolight + Sound can be held satisfactorily. For this reason, Messe Frankfurt has decided not to hold the event as a stand-alone edition. Instead, a scenario has been developed that includes making an offer to those exhibitors who could benefit from synergies with Light + Building, the trade fair for lighting and building technology.

Light + Building will take place from 8 to 13 March 2026, just under two weeks before the originally planned Prolight + Sound (24 to 26 March

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29 October 2025

Finland - Bose Professional has appointed Lighthouse Entertainment as its exclusive distributor in Finland, marking a significant step in strengthening Bose Professional’s partnerships across the Nordic region.

Headquartered in Kaarina, Lighthouse Entertainment specialises in importing and distributing lighting, staging, and installed audio solutions for venues, corporate environments, houses of worship, live events, and beyond. The company will now offer Bose Professional’s complete range of audio solutions alongside their portfolio of leading AV and stage brands.

“We’re excited to welcome Lighthouse Entertainment as our official partner in Finland,” said Hans Vereecken, vice-president of international sales at Bose Professional. “Their deep market knowledge, trusted reputation, and strong relationships within the Finnish AV industry mak

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29 October 2025

USA - Shure has announced the formation of a new strategic alliances team dedicated to ‘strengthening partnerships, expanding the company’s technology ecosystem, and driving transformation across global markets’.

The new team will focus on three core priorities:

‘Building deep alliances with technology partners to amplify integrated solutions, and reinforce Shure’s leadership within the UC and collaboration ecosystem’

‘Driving ecosystem engagement, ensuring Shure is fully represented in industry forums, partner programmes, and joint initiatives that shape the future of the market’

‘Enabling transformative partnerships that expand Shure’s reach, open new revenue streams, and accelerate customer adoption of next-generation solutions’

Said José Rivas, vice-president and chief sales officer: “By connecting

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29 October 2025

Argentina - Following a major renovation between 2020 and 2023, Estadio Mâs Monumental, the home of Club Atlético River Plate and the Argentinian national football team, has been transformed into one of the most advanced sports and entertainment venues in the world.

The largest stadium in South America, with a capacity exceeding 86,000, Mâs Monumental has undergone a complete overhaul of its sound system, supported by global acoustic design consulting and media systems engineering specialists WSDG.

Implemented in close collaboration with Bosch and Electro-Voice, the new electroacoustic system was engineered to deliver ‘exceptional speech intelligibility, uniform coverage, and an immersive audio environment’ for both sporting events and large-scale concerts. WSDG conducted a detailed peer review of the proposed specifications, contributed criti

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29 October 2025

India - Christie has announced that its laser projection solutions are at the heart of the new Bapu Tower Museum in Patna, Bihar, where they have been captivating visitors since its official opening in February. This project, initiated by the Government of Bihar, celebrates Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring legacy and his pivotal role in India’s independence movement through storytelling and immersive visuals.

Bapu Tower Museum embodies Gandhi’s principles of peace, non-violence, and social justice. The museum complex comprises two main structures – the Rectangular Building and the Tower Building. The Rectangular Building houses three galleries and connects seamlessly via bridges to the Tower Building, where a grand ramp guides visitors through an experiential journey that traces Gandhi’s life. Together, the museum unites architecture, art, and technology

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29 October 2025

UK - A.C. Special Projects (ACSP) has announced its recent role in supplying and installing a lighting and rigging system at Ocean Court, part of the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London, in partnership with GVAV.

The project delivers a robust, high-specification solution that enhances the flexibility and visual impact of the museum’s events programme, while complementing the architectural elegance of the glass-roofed atrium.

Working closely with GVAV and project managers, ACSP designed and delivered a complete turnkey system comprising: LED stage lighting fixtures, lighting control console and distribution network, truss grid and banner truss system with motorised control.

The system was developed to provide ‘reliable, user-friendly operation and seamless integration between control, power, and structural elements’.

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29 October 2025

Austria - Follow-Me has played a vital role in the elaborate production of Der Freischütz at the Bregenzer Festspiele in Austria with its Follow-Me 3D SIX and Follow-Me Track-iT systems. The production, held on the festival's 2,500sq,m stage on Lake Constance, presented technical challenges requiring both automated and manual tracking capabilities to accommodate performers emerging from water and navigating complex steel structures.

Carl Maria von Weber's opera Der Freischütz captivated audiences in German director Philipp Stölzl's production, reaching approximately 374,000 people across 55 performances during the 2024/25 seasons. Stölzl, who served as director and designer for both stage and lighting, created a spooky, poetic world for this romantic horror story.

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29 October 2025

Sweden - For nearly 140 years, Nalen has been hosting the performances that shaped Swedish culture – from the artists who graced its stage in the 1950s and 60s, to the diverse roster of contemporary acts that keep its calendar packed with over 100 concerts and events annually.

The 19th-century Stockholm concert hall's architectural constraints – strict weight limits, sightline restrictions, and a protected building status – meant that the aging sound system needed replacing with something both powerful and ingenious.

Working with consultant Fredrik Martinsson of Comet Audio, Nalen assessed these challenges and identified the requirements for a premium solution. Several integrators were asked to propose systems. JLE Audio AB, an L-Acoustics certified provider with over 20 years of experience with the brand, was selected based on the strength of

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29 October 2025

Jordan - Auditoria designed and operated audio for composer, maestro and vocalist Sami Yusuf’s concert at the Roman Theatre in Amman, a live performance that blended ancient architecture, intricate musicianship, and modern sound design.

The one-night concert brought together more than 50 musicians, including traditional instruments and voices spanning the Middle East, South Asia, South America and Europe in a celebration of cultural tradition and musical unity, set within a historic performance space.

“It’s always a privilege to work with Sami Yusuf,” said Scott Willsallen, director at Auditoria. “He surrounds himself with exceptional musicians, and his music draws on such a diverse range of traditions. To bring that to life in a 2,000-year-old theatre was really special.”

The Roman Theatre, built entirely from stone into the side

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29 October 2025

Saudi Arabia - The Esports World Cup (EWC) AFT_r Concerts 2025 pushed the boundaries of live entertainment in the Middle East this summer, boasting a diverse lineup of international superstars and regional talent at the 8,000 capacity ANB Arena in Riyadh.

Delivered by integrator Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) for entertainment company MDLBeast, the production combined LED technology, sophisticated media systems, and advanced lighting design to create an immersive visual and audio experience. Central to this spectacle was INFiLED’s ART 4.6 LED series, which provided over 332sq.m of visuals across the stage and venue.

As the technical production partner, CTME led the design, supply, and installation of all video, lighting, and camera equipment for the EWC AFT_r Concerts. The brief called for an ambitious, high-impact setup capable of deliveri

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29 October 2025

USA - St. Bartholomew’s Church in New York City required a new sound system that could meet modern performance standards without compromising its architectural beauty. To achieve this balance, the church worked with manufacturer’s representative AudioPros, design consultant Salas O’Brien and AV integrator IVCi to deploy an audio system using EAW AC6 ADAPTive column loudspeakers.

“For this project there was only one option that met the needs of what the leadership at St. Bartholomew’s was looking for,” says Andrew Shillo, principal at AudioPros, EAW’s regional sales representative. “EAW’s ADAPTive system was the best solution because it not only provided quality sound coverage, but was architecturally pleasing without disturbing the historical nature of the space.”

The church’s design made for a challenging acoustic environment.

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29 October 2025

Europe - ETC has unveiled High End Systems MegaPix and GigaPix, new pixel wash fixtures that offer high-impact features in a compact package. MegaPix and GigaPix deliver washes, backed by a Fresnel lens system, smooth zoom range, RGBL colour engine, and dimming. Weather-rated with an IP54 rating, MegaPix and GigaPix are designed for indoor and outdoor events, festival rigs, summer theatre, and more.

The patented Integrated Fresnel Lens (IFL) System goes edge to edge, increasing output throughout the entire zoom range, creating more powerful narrow beams, while yielding a Fresnel-like projection. The IFL system is also protected against buildup of fog condensate, ‘minimising maintenance requirements, while providing a crisp, clear front lens show after show’.

Automated lighting product manager Matt Stoner says: “MegaPix and GigaPix are designed

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29 October 2025

Europe - LSC Control Systems, acquired by Robe Lighting in 2024, has announced the appointment of Kris Noerens as its new business development manager for Europe.

Noerens, who joins the company from LSC’s Benelux distributor, Controllux in Belgium, is an experienced theatre lighting professional, having spent almost 30 years as a freelance lighting designer and operator. His career has also included spells at AC Lighting (now AC Entertainment Technologies) in London and Barndoor BVBA in Belgium.

He has also held lighting and management roles at renowned venues such as Ancienne Belgique and The Royal Theatre of La Monnaie, as well as the theatre and music centre in Kortrijk, among others. His role with Controllux saw him involved with various supply and installation projects for theatres, opera houses and other cultural venues.

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28 October 2025

USA - Biamp has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire assets of ClearOne, including intellectual property and brands. The acquisition adds signal-processing designs and patents to the Biamp technology portfolio.

For more than two decades, ClearOne has been involved in audio conferencing technology with contributions in DSP, acoustic echo cancellation, microphone array processing, and beamforming/beam-steering techniques. The acquired assets include designs and several significant patents associated with beamforming microphone arrays and related audio signal-processing innovations.

“ClearOne helped set benchmarks in professional audio, particularly in beamforming microphones and core DSP,” says Rashid Skaf, Biamp president, CEO, and co-chairman. “Bringing these assets into Biamp strengthens our already deep audio engineering

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28 October 2025

Iceland - FLÆKT, a dance performance piece created by artist Juliette Louste, premiered at the Tjarnarbíó Theatre and utilised a Zactrack mini automated tracking system for the first time in Iceland to track lighting, audio, and video cues.

Juliette is also a lighting designer, lighting, AV and sound technician, a technical director, and a choreographer.

A combination of these disciplines led Juliette and IT specialist and computer programmer Owen Hindley, who worked on the show’s technical production, to utilise a Zactrack solution, together with the rest of the technical team, including Zactrack technician Dariel Garcia.

FLÆKT, which translates to ‘unravelled’, is a powerful one-person performance related to the challenges of living with psychological issues, among them obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It is

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28 October 2025

Indonesia - Set in the heart of the capital, The Ballroom at Djakarta Theatre is one of the latest venues to make a permanent installation of Ayrton fixtures, having been supplied with a consignment of Ayrton Huracán LT, Zonda 9 FX, and Cobra fixtures by IMS Indonesia, Ayrton’s exclusive distributor for Indonesia.

The Ballroom is a 35m long, 27m wide multifunctional space that accommodates up to 1,000 people and hosts a wide range of events from corporate and government functions to private celebrations.

“Djakarta Theatre prides itself as a one-stop entertainment destination that consistently uses the latest sound systems, lighting, and multimedia equipment,” says Andrea Kurniawan, CEO of Djakarta Theatre. “What sets us apart is that we offer the complete package as a fixed installation. Everything is here so our clients can simply have it a

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28 October 2025

Norway - Lighting designer Jon Eirik Sira thought outside the box when tackling an interesting visual conundrum for Det Vestnorske Teateret in Bergen’s recent production of Skulerevyen (School Review). The show was a raw take on the issue of violence in schools through the decades, billed as “The revue for those who have survived school!”.

Jon has been head of lighting at the theatre – located in the centre of Norway’s second largest city – since 2019, and is also involved in other locally based theatre projects. He was instrumental in the venue investing in 24 x Robe LEDBeam 350s, which have been added to the house lighting rig over the last four years.

For Skulerevyen, he looked at a more ‘classic’ Robe product – the MediaSpinner 50 AT – to provide an imaginative technical solution. Launched in 2006, the Robe M