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17 April 2025

USA - The Lorain Lighthouse, a 108-year-old beacon perched on a manmade island in Lake Erie, has been reborn with a cutting-edge lighting upgrade that merges preservation with innovation. Through the combined efforts of the Lorain Lighthouse Foundation, ETC, CLI, Vincent Lighting Systems (VLS), and South Shore Electric, this National Historic Landmark now shines in vibrant, colour-changing brilliance -visible from shore and beyond.

The goal of the project was to modernise the lighthouse’s legacy metal halide lighting with a contemporary, remotely controllable, energy efficient RGBW LED lighting system. Given the lighthouse’s seasonal inaccessibility and boat-only access, remote operation and durability were non-negotiable design requirements. TMB’s Solaris Urban Lux fixtures were selected as the best solution: a robust, high-performance architectural l

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17 April 2025

Turkey - LEA Professional has announced a partnership with Turkey-based AV distributor, Republik. The company will partner with LEA to bring its customers LEA’s technology catalogue

The Republik team is composed of industry experts with years of experience in the field. This partnership will allow Turkish customers to access LEA Professional’s Network Connect series of professional amplifiers and companion Dante Connect series featuring Dante and AES67 connectivity. These series allow integrators to utilize cloud-based remote control, monitoring, notifications, and more from any internet-enabled device, allowing them to stay connected anywhere in the world.

"As we continue to build our portfolio of brands, we’re proud to partner with companies with great reputations and technology portfolios,” said Kal Yener, Republik. "The LEA technology cat

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17 April 2025

USA - Winter Jam recently wrapped their 2025 tour with a lighting system provided by Bandit Lites. Hailed as Christian music’s largest annual tour, the event, founded by Newsong and produced by TPR, featured performances by top artists such as Skillet, Anne Wilson, KB, Colton Dixon, Newsong, Micah Tyler and speaker Zane Black. Admission is a $15 donation at the door, keeping with the tour’s mission of accessibility to all.

“The contemporary Christian music market is near and dear to my heart so this is always a tour I look forward to digging into with Jerry Holcomb and the team,” said Bandit Lites client representative Allen Deneau.

While the previous five years have featured some form of a large LED surface upstage, production designer Jerry Holcomb chose to break up the surfaces into three sections, allowing space for vertical trusses.

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17 April 2025

USA - Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina, affectionately known as America’s Home for Racing, has received a major upgrade – one that ensures every fan has a front row experience no matter where they sit. GoVision has delivered a massive, high definition digiLED LED screen.

For over 60 years, Charlotte Motor Speedway has set the standard for motorsports entertainment. Its new mega-screen measures a 15,500sq ft and boasts over 5.5m pixels. This custom built 16mm digiLED Vision Ultra LED screen brings brightness, clarity and colour accuracy to NASCAR fans. The installation marks the latest in a series of high-profile Motor Speedway installations by GoVision, using digiLED’s LED technology.

The new LED screen weighs in at over 47.6 ton and is supported by six 30ft-high steel pillars, each one weighing 18,500 pounds (8400kg) with a

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17 April 2025

Germany - The new SAP Garden in Munich is an impressively space-age 50,000 m² multifunctional sports venue, home to both the EHC Red Bull München Hockey and FC Bayern München Basketball teams.

Opened in September of 2024, the arena was designed to revolutionise the fan experience through the implementation of innovative and, most importantly, interactive technology. To achieve this, bright! studios, a leading creative technology company, leant on the power of SP software from Stage Precision to develop a workflow that enables tracking data to be transformed into engaging visual content for real-time gaming and audience participation, bringing to life Red Bull’s innovative concept of a new spectator experience.

bright! became involved in the project following a recommendation. “The goal was to make the arena a kind of interactive playground, a

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17 April 2025

Belgium - The historic Sint-Janshospitaal Museum in Bruges has unveiled an innovative digital experience that transforms how visitors engage with the life and works of the Flemish Primitive, Hans Memling – one of the most significant Early Netherlandish painters. The Closer to Memling exhibition is an interactive audiovisual journey that features Leyard LED display technology, creating an immersive environment in the museum's medieval attic space.

The installation work began in February 2024 and was completed in December 2024, opening to the public on 10 December. The project represents a collaboration between Musea Brugge and digital experience specialists Ocular, who worked alongside creative partners Studio Louter, Shosho, Wondering, Atento and Chris Pype to develop the concept and implementation. Following previous successful digital installat

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17 April 2025

USA - ADJ’s versatile Jolt Bar FX linear LED lighting fixtures featured heavily in the production design for What So Not’s recent concert at the Elsewhere venue in Brooklyn, NY. Spread throughout the performance space, the fixtures were utilised to generate rich colour washes, intense strobe flashes and complex ‘eye candy’ effects that complemented the electronic music artist’s immersive live show.

What So Not is an electronic music project of Australian DJ and record producer Christopher Emerson, also known as Emoh Instead. In support of his most recent EP – MOTIONS – the artist toured North America in early 2025, fusing a DJ set with live synths, drums and vocals. This engaging live performance was further enhanced by projected visuals as well as a stage production designed to strike the perfect balance between ‘organic & mecha

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17 April 2025

USA - City Theatrical’s award-winning Wing Nut Socket is now shipping and available through City Theatrical Dealers worldwide. City Theatrical’s Wing Nut Socket (Part Number 1350) can be used to secure any theatrical clamp wing nut with ease and reliability.

To start using the Wing Nut Socket, users will follow four steps: Attach the Wing Nut Socket to a 3/8” ratchet with a push button to secure the socket placement; Test the fitment of the Wing Nut Socket on the ratchet or extension; Slide the opening over a theatrical clamp wing nut; Tighten or loosen the wing nut with ease, with more reliability than possible by hand.

The Wing Nut Socket is a sleek and smartly designed chrome tool that is a designed for any lighting technician working with theatrical clamp wing nuts on a regular basis. It is made of steel for durability and chrome plated to

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17 April 2025

Spain – Work Pro Audio, the installation and pro audio division of Equipson, has launched the PulseDrive Series, a new range of DSP (digital signal processing) amplifiers consisting of four high-performance models in a compact, easy-to-carry format offering from 300W–1000W per channel to provide total versatility.

The PulseDrive Series combines high efficiency with a significant reduction in weight and size, making it ideal for portable sound reinforcement systems. There are four models in the series: the PulseDrive 602 (2 x 300W channels), the PulseDrive 1002 (2 x 500W channels), the PulseDrive 1204 (4 x 300W channels) and the PulseDrive 2004 (4 x 500W channels).

All models feature switch-mode power supplies for efficient power conversion as well as advanced DSP, allowing users to precisely adjust and configure parameters including EQ, delay and

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17 April 2025

Europe - zactrack, the Vienna, Austria-headquartered wireless radio follow system manufacturer, highlighted two new features available for its tracking solution products – Smart, Pro and MINI at the 2025 Prolight + Sound expo in Frankfurt last week.

The company also previewed zacview for the first time, a visualisation product specialised for the preprograming of stage machinery, and the team met plenty of people and organisations interested in their technologies.

Having recently taken the worldwide distribution of zactrack products back to Vienna, zactrack CEO Werner Petricek felt it was imperative to have a strong presence at the show. He and the team saw it as an opportunity to connect with new and existing zactrack users and advocates of the technology which can be used for moving objects across a range of systems including lighting, audio, and

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16 April 2025

UK - The live events industry is full of passionate, caring people who go above and beyond, and Backup Partners are a shining example of just that. During 2024, Backup welcomed three new companies to its list of partners – L-Acoustics, platinum partner, Chauvet, gold partner and Carallon, silver partners.

The contribution that all Backup Tech partners make is testimony to the spirit of the industry and each company has its own unique reason for joining. The end result is the same: helping continue the work Backup does to support industry family members when they need it most.

The first new partner to be introduced is L-Acoustics, a global leader in professional sound. Founded in 1984, L-Acoustics is driven by a singular vision: to connect people through the best shared sound experiences. This commitment to excellence has made it the preferred choic

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16 April 2025

Canada - SFM has announced its appointment as the exclusive Canadian distributor for Bosch Communications Systems. This strategic partnership grants SFM exclusive distribution rights for Electro-Voice, Dynacord, RTS, and Bosch Conference and Bosch Public Address throughout Canada.

The collaboration leverages SFM's extensive distribution network and industry expertise alongside Bosch's renowned engineering excellence, providing Canadian AV professionals, integrators, and resellers with enhanced access to premier solutions.

"This partnership represents an exciting new chapter for SFM and the Canadian professional audio market," said Sami Midani, director of business development at SFM. "By bringing these Bosch audio brands into our portfolio, we're uniquely positioned to deliver comprehensive audio solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customer

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16 April 2025

USA - Flock Audio has announced that the company has officially relocated to the United States with the opening of its new headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas.

Previously based in Kelowna, BC, Canada, the move is in response to several years of successful innovation and business growth that has seen the small, family-owned manufacturer become a major player in the world of analogue routing technology. The new headquarters puts Flock Audio at the bustling centre of some of the leading pro audio manufacturers in the United States.

The new 5,000 sq.ft facility includes updated workspaces, improved testing areas, and a full audio production suite, all of which enables Flock Audio to double its production and servicing capacity as well as provide increased space and resources for its growing product R&D division.

The company’s new location als

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16 April 2025

France - We've Been Here Before is indeed a well-chosen name for Chinese Man's latest album and current tour, which in many respects is a 20-year retrospective of the trio's career and influence on music.

Lighting and production designer Drichos is celebrating this story with a deeply evocative show that he is running on his ChamSys MagicQ MQ500M Stadium Console.

"The specifications and the mood board for this show were ambitious, as the last album and this tour is a look back on the musical journey of the group," said Drichos, who was given carte blanche by the band when creating the design. "Our main question was what remains of our music from before? How has it evolved? And sometimes we realised we had the impression of déjà vu, of cycles, and a touch of nostalgia, always with the same musical involvement.

"The idea of the gyros

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16 April 2025

India - Lollapalooza India 2025 delivered a memorable audio experience, thanks to Mega Sound’s deployment across the Corona Sunsets Stage (Main Stage 1) and Nexa Stage (Stage 3).

Mega Sound engineered precision-driven sound for an audience of over 70,000 fans, ensuring seamless performances from Green Day, Shawn Mendes, Nothing But Thieves, Cory Wong, Waves to Earth, Jonita Gandhi, Hanumankind, and more.

Marking their long-awaited India debut, both Green Day and Shawn Mendes relied on Mega Sound’s carefully designed L-Acoustics PA system, delivering uniform coverage across a 550ft audience area with 232 PA boxes, supported by a three-layer audio transport system for fail-safe signal transmission. The L-Acoustics P1 System Processor enabled real-time adaptation to climate variations, ensuring stability and tonal balance despite temperatur

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16 April 2025

China - With the successful conclusion of the Guangzhou Entertainment Technology Show (GETshow) in February, the cooperation between Leading Audiovisual Technology Co and Guangdong Stage Art Society also came to an end.

This four-day event not only showcased the industry's top technology and artistic achievements, but also witnessed the in-depth cooperation and innovative practice between Leading Audiovisual and Guangdong in the field of technology and art integration.

GETshow has attracted professional buyers and industry elites from more than 100 countries and regions around the world. The 2025 exhibition was themed Guangdong Boundary - Breakthrough Space Power, focusing on multiple fields such as stage art, intelligent sound and light technology, and cultural tourism and performing arts, and fully displays the industry's cutting-edge tech

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16 April 2025

Europe - During the 30th edition of Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt, Highlite International presented a wide range of new and updated products across its brands: Showtec, Infinity, DAP, DMT, Showgear, and Wentex. Visitors were treated to product premieres, hands-on demos, and an immersive showcase powered by the latest in lighting, audio, and rigging solutions.

From Showtec there were many new products and additions to existing series. The Xpression 2000S Spot, the 2000B Beam, and the 2000W WashBeam were on debut. They feature extensive matching colours, effects and controls to create a unified lighting experience across the series and offer customisable programmes for unique stand-alone experiences.

IP Pixelstrip is a versatile system of IP65-rated LED bars, controlled by a dedicated controller – with convenient coupling hardware for creating 3D set

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15 April 2025

Europe - UK-based media control specialist Hive has appointed Cast as its official distributor in Germany, expanding its footprint in central Europe. The partnership draws on Cast’s trusted reputation, technical expertise and long-standing presence in the entertainment technology sector.

Based in Hagen, Germany, Cast (cast C.Adolph & RST Distribution GmbH) is a leading distributor of lighting, stage and media technology. The company works closely with lighting designers, technical directors, planners and creatives across theatre, corporate events, studios, architainment, cruise ships, trade fairs and convention centres. Cast supports both fixed installations and touring projects, offering a comprehensive portfolio for system integrators and live event professionals.

Cast will offer Hive’s full product range, built around the award-winning Bee

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15 April 2025

Europe - KLSTR, a developer of advanced technology for the entertainment and live events sector, announced at Prolight + Sound 2025 a strategic partnership with Ayrton, an international leader in innovative lighting solutions.

Through this partnership, selected new and upcoming Ayrton lighting fixtures will come standard with integrated KLSTR technology. Customers will benefit from seamless integration, more efficient operation, and significantly enhanced lighting experiences. Additionally, KLSTR offers full retrofit support for existing Ayrton models, allowing older fixtures to benefit from the latest technological advancements.

The agreement was reached at the Lab of Tomorrow innovation hub in Boom, Belgium, underlining both companies’ shared commitment to advancing technology and collaboration within the entertainment industry.

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15 April 2025

Netherlands - M&S Showtechniek is a lively, ambitious and fast-growing full production – lighting, rigging, audio and video – and rental company based in Amersfoort, The Netherlands, run by Pim Muller and Jeroen van der Stap.

They started the company in 2011 while still at high school and formalised the structure as soon as they graduated, deciding to target the delivery of quality events wanting an imaginative approach and quality production values. From the outset, they kept ploughing profits into new and innovative equipment, a policy that soon led them to Robe moving lights.

The first Robes to join the M&S inventory were 24 x LEDBeam 150s in 2017. At this stage, M&S Showtechniek was among the first companies in the Netherlands to invest in these handy and powerful little moving lights, which have been a popular and successful prod