The Who’s The Song Is Over finale tour in North America featured original members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend as they wowed fans one more time across the US and Canada. Cohesion was the chosen PA for all dates on the band’s farewell trek. Prior to The Who’s closing Philadelphia performance at Xfinity Mobile Arena, FOH Engineer, Robert Collins and System Engineer, Chris ‘Chopper’ Morrison, who have performed their respective roles for both The Who and Eric Clapton for more than a decade, discussed their working relationship, their philosophies mixing and designing the Cohesion audio system, and their perspective on…
Author: Alicia Pollitt
In December, Michael Bond’s much-loved children’s character gently padded into the silvered environs of London’s Savoy Theatre as Paddington the Musical erupted into a glorious, fast-paced confection of a production that enchants audiences of all ages. A co-production between Sonia Friedman Productions, STUDIOCANAL, and Eliza Lumley Productions on behalf of Universal Music UK, with music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher, book by Jessica Swale and direction by Luke Sheppard, this production is packed with outrageous characters and new musical numbers. Curious, atmospheric, fantastical and homely scenes are juxtaposed with complex, compact sets all of which add to the magic and…
The Obsidian Control Systems team will showcase the new ONYX NX3 lighting console at the upcoming ISE tradeshow, February 3-6 in Barcelona. Lighting control specialists are invited to Booth #6Q300 for an up-close look at this new addition to the ONYX platform—and much more, including the new NETRON FS16, a new rackmount network switch in Obsidian’s award-winning line of data distribution products, and HELIOTRAQ, a new simplified performer tracking solution. The Obsidian team is proud to introduce the NX3, an advanced full-size lighting console built on the intuitive ONYX platform. Crafted to boost speed and creativity, it delivers lighting control…
Fourier Audio has announced HYPERPORT, a new low-latency, point-to-point audio protocol designed for seamless integration between its transform.engine or transform.go and DiGiCo’s Quantum and SD-Range consoles. With the launch of HYPERPORT, Fourier Audio addresses one of the most critical challenges in live sound – latency. Built from the ground up for professional touring, theatre, and broadcast environments, HYPERPORT delivers ultra-fast, reliable audio transfer, giving engineers the speed, precision, and confidence they need in high-pressure performance situations. When connecting transform hardware as an insert on a DiGiCo console, HYPERPORT achieves an astonishing 1.2ms roundtrip latency, a reduction of more than half…
The Yamaha Grand Plaza Stage is the central hub for live performances, concerts, and artist showcases at the 125th Anniversary NAMM Show which opened 22 January, in Anaheim, California. As usual, this large outdoor stage is rigged with a NEXO STM sound system deployed by Minneapolis-based Reach Communications, and will this year see performances from artists including Grammy nominees The War and Treaty, Nashville breakout star Alana Springsteen, Quincy Jones protégé Sheléa and piano prodigy turned viral sensation Ethan Bortnick. With on-site support from Bertrand Billon of NEXO’s France-based ES Team, the team at Reach have configured their STM inventory…
KLANG:technologies has announced the global NAMM Show launches of its new KLANG:1 and KLANG:1pro, which pack professional immersive in-ear monitor mixing into a new ultra-compact format at unprecedented price points. These are the smallest KLANG processors ever created, providing a single immersive mix from 64 input channels and serving as the pro audio and music industry’s most affordable entry points into immersive monitoring. “Our new KLANG:1 and KLANG:1pro bring immersive in-ear mixing down to a totally new size and cost category, opening the KLANG world to considerably more engineers and artists by lowering the entry price barrier,” said KLANG CEO…
Fourier Audio has announced the worldwide launch of its compact transform.go plugin server, designed to run VST3 plugins in a live environment. The new transform.go packs 16 channels of I/O into a remarkably trim, light, and tour-grade design that conveniently fits into a backpack or carry-on Peli case, perfect for use on flypack shows and mid-sized productions, whilst featuring the same best-in-class features as the company’s larger transform.engine—including full access to the transform.suite bundle. “With its compact size and attractive price, transform.go is an ideal travelling companion for DiGiCo’s Quantum112, providing a stellar plugin solution that nicely complements the mixer’s…
RCF expands its EVOX lineup with a family of three active column systems built around a true three-way electroacoustic design, a new amplification platform, and a clean, neutral aesthetic. All models are available in black or white. Drawing on more than a decade of EVOX adoption in DJ, live performance, and rental applications, EVOX J is a ground-up evolution focused on higher headroom, clearer vocal projection, and faster deployment. At the heart of EVOX J is a dedicated high-frequency section: a 1.75” neodymium compression driver (Kapton dome) loaded by RCF’s True Resistive Waveguide (TRW), engineered to deliver constant 120° ×…
Global superstar Bad Bunny recently completed the longest and most successful concert residency in Puerto Rico’s history, in support of his sixth studio album Debí Tirar Más Fotos. “No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí” took place at José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, bringing in more than $250 million to the local economy from 600,000+ total spectators (per the New York Times). Each of the thirty dates over seven weekends utilised the selected Cohesion PA for the historic residency. The Bayamón native wanted his residency to feel like a love letter to the island and its people, and his undeniable energy, the…
Disguise will return to Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 from 3 – 6 February, to demonstrate how venues, brands, and artists can embrace the future of fan engagement with the most powerful immersive solutions in the industry. Located at Booth 4P500 in Hall 4, Disguise will invite visitors to step inside and experience firsthand how its end-to-end solution of software, hardware and services can drive deeper audience connection within live events, immersive spaces and stadium environments. Showcasing the power of the new GX 3+ media server, all the way through to their portable software-only X1, and highlighting their new partnership…
Belgian loudspeaker manufacturer Audiofocus will reveal the latest additions to its touring and installation subwoofer ranges at ISE 2026 (stand 7F100). 115SG is an all-new ground stacking design built around a single 15” LF transducer and utilises Tetracoil double voice coil technology to achieve tighter control, greater power, and enhanced transient response. The loudspeaker achieves a peak SPL of 131dB and covers a frequency range of 35Hz to 100Hz. In addition to the passive 115SG, the new subwoofer is offered in two self-powered variants: the 115SGa, optimised for sustained performance in demanding applications such as EDM, and the 115SGaDUO, which…
Music Support has appointed Sarah Williams as its first Head of Marketing and Communications. Williams began her music career as part of the team behind The Great Escape over 14 years ago. Since then, she has worked in marketing roles across a number of London’s most renowned venues including The Jazz Cafe, The Forum, The Barfly, Brixton Academy and Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Over the past five years, she has worked in the charity space, driving engagement and awareness for Help Musicians and Music Minds Matter. As a charity, Music Support helps anyone who works in the UK music industry experiencing…
Concert Stuff Group (CSG) has announced that Beau Alexander has joined the company as General Manager of Special Event Services. Alexander began his role in December and assumed leadership of Special Event Services’ day-to-day operations and long-term growth. Alexander brings more than 22 years of experience in the live entertainment industry, with a career that spans global touring, artist relations, technical leadership, and senior sales roles. Most recently, he served in global sales with 8th Day Sound / Clair Global from 2017 to 2025, building relationships with artists, production teams, and promoters worldwide while helping deliver complex, large-scale touring solutions.…
Clair Global is expanding its presence in Nashville, TN with a new, modern facility centered around client services. Designed to enhance efficiency, the purpose-built space was realized by architect Tyler Kicera, who also designed the new Clair Global building in Lititz. PA, ensuring details were mirrored where possible. Sound Image will also have a significant occupancy in the new building. Both companies have long-standing relationships within the country music and entertainment markets in Nashville and will maintain separate branding for clients while operating as one team for maximum efficiency. The Rock Nashville premises are situated 10 miles from downtown Nashville…
ETC is preparing to return to Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) from 3-6 February in Barcelona, showcasing its latest product developments alongside an exciting new launch debuting at the show. Visitors can find ETC on stand 6G100, where product specialists will be on hand throughout the show to demonstrate the newest additions to the ETC portfolio. A key focus of the ETC stand will be the company’s latest automated lighting fixtures, led by the recently launched Dataflash 5000, MegaPix, and GigaPix. With over 52,000 lumens of output, the Dataflash 5000 delivers intense brightness and high-impact visual effects, giving designers a powerful…
Technical production company Heavy Global sought Britannia Row’s local knowledge and live sound skill to supply audio solutions for American DJ and record producer John Summit’s biggest ever headline show in Europe. Taking over the O2 Arena in London, the production created rave atmospherics with an industrial, underground feel to a cleverly curated performance for over 20,000 electronic dance music fans. Business partners Asher Luber and Luca Sabatini of Heavy Global have worked with John Summit for over two years, the recent London show being a pinnacle of success overseas. “Over the last two years, John’s blown up in terms…
Italian manufacturer K-array has been busy developing several new additions to its product portfolio across the K-ARRAY, KSCAPE and KGEAR brands ahead of ISE 2026. K-array has presented at the show the new Thunder KSCARDIO412P cardioid subwoofer and the Koral KO102 compact column loudspeaker. Other highlights from across the K-array group brands include the new KSCAPE CORE controller which brings together audio and lighting, the KGEAR GT8 full-range point source loudspeaker and the K-ARRAY Capture KMC20 MKI line-array microphone – all on show on booth 7G300. “We are excited to debut so many new innovations from across the K-array brands…
Clear-Com has announced the appointment of Kari Eythorsson as the new Regional Sales Manager (RSM) for Southeast Asia & Australia, based in Singapore, transitioning from his most recent role as Senior Product Manager. This appointment marks Clear-Com’s priority to strengthen customer engagement throughout Asia and support the region’s rapidly growing market. Eythorsson has been part of Clear-Com for over 12 years, having previously served as RSM for the Southwest USA before joining the Product Management team in 2018. His decades of experience span audio engineering, system integration, large-scale event production, and advanced communication workflows, giving him a unique perspective that…
