22live has now rescheduled it’s ‘Test Drive’ event, following a move to an entirely different premises from that originally planned. Alex Penn, 22live’s Commercial Director, commented, “After originally planning to host this open day in September 2025, we were forced to postpone as our plans changed and we moved to an entirely different building! However, we hope that relaunching now will develop even more interest as we are in a bigger more exciting space, and the event promises to be even better than before.”
22live is throwing open the doors of its brand-new Redditch HQ for 22live Test Drive, a full-day open event on 18 March 2026, between 10:30 am and 5:00 pm, aimed at anyone working in live sound, touring, production, and events.
Designed as a hands-on, real-world showcase, Test Drive is a chance to get into the details on some of the industry’s latest products to really gain understanding and also a unique opportunity to compare and contrast.
In addition to getting hands-on with the gear, you can also meet the team and see how 22live supports clients across sales and hire activities as well as some of the training opportunities we can provide. 22live is proud to welcome all to its new 28,000 sq ft warehouse and showcase our facilities.
Whether you’re specifying for a tour, building an install, considering the latest purchase for your company, or just want to try something new, this is a chance to get in the room with people who have real-world experience of these products, with the 22live team also being supported by the various brands represented at the event.
All are welcome, whether you intend to get into detail with the equipment or whether you just want a chat and some free food. This is also a great networking opportunity.
Get hands-on with the following products via SSL and Yamaha workstations with multi-track playback spanning all systems, including:
- d&b audiotechnik – the new CCL Compact Cardioid Line Array and U-Series
- DPA Microphones – Core+ and the new N-Series wireless
- Martin Audio – FlexPoint and TORUS
- Sennheiser – SPECTERA
- Shure – Axient Digital PSM and ANX4
- Solid State Logic – Live consoles and TCA Packages
- Yamaha – Rivage Series and DM7
- KLVR, iSEMcon and Rational Acoustics
- Meet brand reps, and product specialists
- Seminar schedule covering all brands on display, timings TBA
- Try it for yourself – drop in and look at the kit you want to see, with support.
- Food, drinks, and proper face-to-face conversation with other industry pros
Penn concluded: “We wanted to give people an opportunity to experience some of pro-audio’s hottest products in a new format, which should help people to make better educated decisions in their equipment choices for both hire and sales. We’re also keen to meet new people and show off our new facility, so it should be a great day for all whether networking or wanting to test drive new products.”
