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24 June 2025

China - The Spring Festival Gala took place this January for a spectacular Luna New Year’s Eve celebration. As the first year with established UNESCO World Heritage status, the Spring Festival Gala had unprecedented global reach. KV2 Audio was chosen to provide an audio solution to work alongside the visually captivating performances and impressive venues.  

Four venues joined together as branches of the main event in Beijing, and for the first time a Jiangnan city, Wuxi, was selected as one of these locations. The waterside town combines traditional Chinese culture with modern civilisation, providing an enchanting setting for the New Year’s Eve celebrations.  

On the shore of Taihu Lake, the Wuxi venue featured vast, outdoor performance areas. An audio system was required that would be able to cover the expansive spaces suc

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24 June 2025

UK - Broadwick Group has announced a partnership with East London venue Troxy. This new chapter will see Broadwick and its group of companies come together to build on Troxy’s existing legacy, while shaping its future.

Troxy is renowned for hosting a wide spectrum of events. Music will remain at the heart of the building, and this partnership will establish a broader and more ambitious programming and commercial vision. The venue will expand its offering across brand activations, cultural showcases, film and TV production, corporate events, and creative hires.

Troxy will continue to operate as an independent brand, with its core identity, team and legacy preserved, backed by Broadwick’s deep experience in operating venues including the likes of Magazine London, Printworks and Landing 42. The group will invest in Troxy’s future while retainin

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24 June 2025

USA - For Miami’s booming hospitality market, where lively nightlife and excellent gastronomic experiences are the order of the day, the expectations for atmosphere are high. For venues where every detail counts, sound quality plays a crucial role in shaping guest experiences.

Miami-based integrator Davel Rodriguez, principal at DRVCS, has turned to K-array to solve the challenges of balancing audio quality with aesthetics. DRVCS has been at the forefront of integrating these solutions across some of the most design-forward venues, not just in Miami, but nationwide, including New York City restaurant Mēdüzā Mediterrania.

“Miami is growing up to another level,” says Rodriguez. “Restaurants and bars are opening every day, and the design standards just keep on rising. Everyone wants to create something exceptional. K-array helps us get there,

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24 June 2025

UK - Martin Audio partner, Penguin Media Solutions, recently completed the third technical overhaul of pubs in the burgeoning 50-plus Laine Pub Company estate.

Both organisations are HQ’d in Brighton, and Penguin’s technical project manager Dylan Thompson says that since all three city centre pubs have their own identity and autonomy, an individual approach was required when it came to specifying audio. Martin Audio’s extensive portfolio afforded different options.

Penguin’s latest implementation was the Black Lion, a popular music pub nestled in Brighton’s famous Lanes. The client required better traffic flow to draw its clientele towards the rear of the room - where the intensity would increase - and avoid the current pinch point at the front. “The previous design was a bit lazy, with lots of mismatched 8in boxes scattered around and a

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24 June 2025

USA - Hip-hop artist Ja Rule is touring North America with an electrifying visual show that uses Elation’s Proteus Rayzor Blade as a multi-dimensional lighting effect. In the capable hands of Shepherd Lowrey of Cactus Creative Studio, the powerful linear LED fixture supports an entertaining show that combines raw energy and futuristic flair with reflective appreciation.

SLX Productions provides lighting, scenic fabrication and design engineering for the tour, with Lowrey serving as production designer, creative producer and lighting designer. Lowrey also created much of the show’s content. He and SLX principal Ariel Afar have collaborated on past high-profile projects, including a Jon Batiste performance at Coachella 2024 in which Afar introduced Lowrey to the Proteus Rayzor Blade. Since then, the fixture has been a staple of his designs.

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24 June 2025

USA - Brompton Technology has successfully deployed its Hydra advanced measurement system, through its partner Red Rock OPS, to revitalise Rentex's LED panel inventory. The Las Vegas-based consulting firm Red Rock OPS, which specialises in live overlays, colour calibration, and broadcast services, used Brompton's calibration technology to enhance the performance of the nationwide AV rental provider's existing LED panels and dramatically extend their lifespan.

Hydra is an award-winning, all-in-one measurement system custom-designed for LED panels and exclusive to Brompton Technology. It enables the use of Brompton’s groundbreaking Dynamic Calibration technology, which allows LED panels to achieve significantly higher brightness and a wider colour gamut than traditional calibration methods while maintaining uniformity.

This system is also the foundat

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24 June 2025

UK - Since opening its doors in 2012, RedX Dance in Bristol has taught street dance classes to hundreds of children and adults of all abilities. The award-winning company has its own studio in the Staple Hill area of the city, recently equipped with an array of Optimal Audio speakers and control solution.

With a requirement to deliver coverage over a large studio space and ensuring great-sounding audio to inspire dancers, suppliers Richer Sounds in Bath ultimately specified a quartet of Optimal Audio’s Cuboid 6 full-range, two-way wall-mounted speakers with a single Sub 6 ultra-compact sub-bass speaker.

As Richer Sounds’ Bath store manager Tom explains: “One of the biggest challenges was making sure we could cover the whole studio while maintaining a reasonable speaker count. The Cuboid 6 sounds great and strikes an excellent balance between po

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24 June 2025

UK - Rise AV, the advocacy group championing gender diversity and professional development in the AV sector, has announced the launch of the Elevate Programme, a leadership accelerator designed exclusively to ‘fast-track the careers of mid-level women professionals working in AV, residential AV, and live events sectors’.

Following the success of the inaugural Rise AV Mentoring Programme, which demonstrated the tangible impact of targeted support and community-building, the Elevate Programme marks the next strategic step in empowering women to take on senior leadership roles across the AV industry.

Running from October to December 2025, this intensive six-week hybrid programme blends virtual and in-person sessions, real-world leadership challenges, and group mentorship from senior AV leaders. Limited to 35 delegates acro

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24 June 2025

USA - Bose Professional has announced the appointment of Joe Falcão as chief financial officer. Falcão brings more than 20 years of international financial leadership to the role, having previously guided high-performing teams across the retail, e-commerce, telecom, and healthcare industries from offices around the world.

Previously, Falcão has provided financial leadership for global brands including Dunkin and Cabot Corporation and managed teams at Invensys, iBasis, Thrasio and Orva, among others. Falcão has a proven track record of driving operational excellence across offices in Brazil, Belgium and Malaysia and leading organisations based in the UK, India, China, the Netherlands and Japan.

“Joe’s leadership in scaling complex global operations will be instrumental at this point in Bose Professional’s expansion,” said John Maier, CEO o

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24 June 2025

UK - Eat to the Beat, the specialist production, artist and crew catering division of Global Infusion Group, has expanded its operations team with four new team members and announced several senior promotions as it responds to a surge in demand and sets its sights on further international growth, with a focus on the USA.

With 2025 set to be a record-breaking year, the company has seen significant growth across touring, sporting and corporate events, prompting a strategic boost to its operational capacity to support new and existing clients around the world.

Kim Joyce and Olivia Morris, both long-standing team members, have been promoted to events director roles. Lacey Hogg and Lizzie Fryer have also stepped up to become senior account managers, as part of a broader focus on recognising and nurturing in-house talent.

Mary Shelley-Smith, Eat to

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24 June 2025

Rocky Horror - A book compiling interviews with original cast members of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and rare behind-the-scenes photographs is to be published this September. The show’s writer, Richard O’Brien, has provided the foreword for the literary homage to the cult classic musical, which this year celebrates half a century since the well-known film was first released. Rare images snapped behind the scenes of the six-week filming process by the late photographer Mick Rock form the bulk of the book, which also includes interviews with original cast members and quotes from fans including musicians Courtney Love and Peaches.

Announcing the book, publisher Coronet said: “The late great Mick Rock has gifted us all with the most joyful visual celebration of Richard O’Brien’s glorious creation. 50 years on, the musical continues to occupy

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23 June 2025

Germany - The Sennheiser Group achieved sales of €492.3m in the fiscal year 2024. Despite volatile market conditions, the company says it was able to consolidate its position in the professional audio market and drive forward key future projects with innovative solutions and strategic investments. “In the year of its 80th anniversary, Sennheiser is thus continuing to fulfil its promise of creating unique sound experiences for customers around the world,” says a statement. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) amounted to €35.8m.

“2024 was a challenging year for us, as it was for many companies in our industry,” explains co-CEO Andreas Sennheiser. The company recorded a slight decline in sales across all regions, totalling 6.6 percent compared to the previous year. “But especially in a dynamic environment, it is crucial to remain a reliable

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23 June 2025

Japan - The Biwako Hall in Shiga Prefecture, celebrated for hosting some of the country’s premier opera and classical performances, has become the first performing arts venue in Japan to install the SPAT Revolution Wave Field Synthesis immersive audio system powered by Harman’s FLUX:: technology. This system enables an auditory experience that positions sound precisely on stage, creating a fully immersive environment that enhances the audience’s engagement, regardless of seating location.

Located 20 minutes from Kyoto on the shores of Lake Biwa, the 1,848-seat Biwako Hall is renowned for its diverse programming and its unique acoustics tailored to classical performances. The installation of the SPAT Revolution reflects Biwako Hall’s commitment to innovation in the performing arts. The system upgrade enhances the hall’s front-of-house package, intro

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23 June 2025

Sweden - At the beginning of this year, Swedish artist Thåström set out on a 14-date arena tour, which closed at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm on 15 March. Known for his gritty, emotionally raw sound and poetic lyricism, the singer brought fans closer than ever, thanks in part to an audio setup built around Allen & Heath’s dLive series and the RackUltra FX card.

FOH engineer Oscar Soederlund has worked with Thåström since 2021 and the highly experienced engineer elected to use a dLive S7000 control surface connected to a space-efficient DM0 MixRack, with a similar setup used for the monitor mix handled by production manager Henrik ‘Hambo’ Henriksson. Audio rental company Parashoot supplied the dLive control packages for the tour, while APM and Soundforce handled the PA.

For FOH, a DX32 modular expander was equipped with Prime inputs

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23 June 2025

USA - The Alamodome has been a cultural landmark in San Antonio since opening its doors in 1993. Designed as a versatile community hub, it has hosted a vast array of local, regional, and international events for more than three decades. Now, thanks to a visionary lighting project, the venue is entering a new era.

The new lighting installation was a collaborative effort between Mega-Lite and ISI City Smart Lights, combining expertise and innovation to bring the Alamodome’s exterior to life.

Lighting artists and designers Eduardo Orozco Sr. and Eduardo Orozco Jr. led the design, selecting the advanced Outshine Q500, an IP-rated fixture featuring 48 powerful LEDs, 16-bit dimming, and smooth colour transitions for stunning visual effects. 60 units were strategically placed around the building’s perimeter, creating a vibrant 50ft wash that dramaticall

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23 June 2025

Singapore - The Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT), one of the leading professional theatre companies in Asia, recently deployed Clear-Com’s Arcadia Central Station, resolving persistent communication issues and streamlining coordination across departments. The upgrade was carried out in collaboration with Clear-Com’s regional partner, Electronics & Engineering Pte (E&E).

In a high-stakes theatrical environment, communication breakdowns can directly impact show quality. SRT had begun experiencing reliability issues with its aging intercom system, including occasional interference and wear that hindered clear communication among the production team. “Every cue matters during a production,” said Lee Kong Shen, technical manager at SRT. “Our previous system just wasn’t keeping up with our pace. We knew we needed a change, something dependable

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23 June 2025

Europe - Stageco was chosen as a key technical provider by French production company Teckoff for a run of major shows at the Stade de France in Paris this April.

Notably, the 26 April performance by Marseille-born rapper Jul smashed the venue’s attendance record with his audience totalling 97,816 – this eclipsed the previous record set in 2022 by Indochine, another of Stageco’s clients.

Working closely with Lies Rombouts, Stageco France project manager Thierry Nataf liaised with the chart-topper’s show designers Gwen Gauthier, Paul Chapet and Cédric Babin, Stageco’s R&D technicians Jan Claes and Bart Bleys, and structural engineer Daan Van Cauteren, to ensure that the delivery of the production was second to none.

Rehearsals took place in Aix en Provence – close to the Stageco France warehouse – for a full week from 12 Apri

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23 June 2025

USA - Andre Petrus is turning high school memories into a spectacularly dynamic visual experience as the production and lighting designer on John Legend’s Get Lifted 20th Anniversary Tour.

“Getting the chance to design John Legend’s 20th anniversary of Get Lifted was a full circle moment for me,” said Petrus, of Outrage Media Group. “I clearly remember that album in high school and I wore it out. That style of music is 100-percent my vibe. I have deep roots in gospel and R&B so designing that show came naturally.”

Petrus’ unbridled enthusiasm for lighting the anniversary tour comes across loud and clear in his sweeping ebullient design. Moving seamlessly through a dramatic flow of bold looks, he captures the magical range of his multi-award-winning client. At times, he covers the stage in lush colours, reflecting t

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23 June 2025

The Netherlands - Grote Kerk (Big Church) in Apeldoorn was the unlikely venue for two recent dance parties hosted by ABNØRMAAL Events. The team from production company RJ Showequipment overcame significant challenges – including complex logistics and a tight budget – to deliver impressive production for the event. Utilising ADJ’s powerful and feature-packed Focus Profile and Vizi Beam 12RX moving heads, they created a high-tech dance club atmosphere while simultaneously using lighting to highlight the ornate décor of the historic venue.

One of the most significant examples of neo-Renaissance church architecture in the Netherlands, Apeldoorn’s Grote Kerk was constructed in the late 1800s. It remains a place of Christian worship but is also used to host concerts and other cultural events open to the public.

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23 June 2025

South Africa - Across one weekend in June, Red Bull Symphonic took over The Montecasino Teatro, Johannesburg, with a blend of orchestral compositions and contemporary Amapiano energy.

Powering this much-anticipated performance was a complete Plus Audio sound system. A Stage Audio Works house brand, Plus Audio provided powerful audio across three consecutive nights, making a strong case for the brand’s high-performance capabilities at an accessible price point and highlighting its readiness for large-scale touring and live events.

“We’ve put Plus Audio through its paces before, but Red Bull Symphonic was the next level,” says Nathan Ihlenfeldt, technical director at Stage Audio Works and FOH engineer for the event. “Between the orchestral detail and the energy of Amapiano, the system needed to be exceptionally versatile. In short, it exceede