AV Stumpfl will bring a broad showcase of its latest hardware, software and projection screen innovations to InfoComm 2026, including the PIXERA four GEN2 and GEN2 RS media servers, a new integration with the zactrack PRO realtime tracking system, as well as the popular Clip range of mobile projection screens. Headlining the PIXERA line-up at InfoComm will be the PIXERA four GEN2, AV Stumpfl’s flagship media server unveiled at ISE 2026. Designed to meet the demands of large-scale immersive productions, XR and AR broadcast environments and complex multi-output installations, the GEN2 series delivers significantly greater processing headroom than its predecessor…
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Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the annual Olivier Awards once again took place at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Blue-i Theatre Technology relied on Brompton Technology’s Tessera LED processing platform to help deliver a spectacular visual experience, both in the room and on screen, for the prestigious ceremony’s much-anticipated return to prime-time BBC television. Into The Woods and Paddington The Musical, which also features Brompton processing, both led the evening’s nominations with 11 each, with Paddington The Musical taking home seven awards, including Best New Musical. The LED rig was split into seven pieces: a central 16:9 screen flew in and out throughout the…
Thespians written by Jonathan Sayer and Ed Zanders, and co-produced by Mercury Theatre Colchester, HOME Manchester and JPT Productions, takes audiences to Ancient Greece for a deadly prayer contest, told with Mischief’s unmistakable comic energy. For Lighting Designer David Howe, the challenge was to create a world that felt ambitious, theatrical and full of colour, while remaining practical enough to tour. “Lighting Thespians was about creating a bright, warm, slightly ridiculous world where the audience immediately understood the tone and wanted to be part of it,” said Howe. “The design was never about making something grand for the sake of…
ProX will distribute selected HOF products in the USA and Canada. Thanks to ProX’s extensive dealer and distribution network, the partnership creates ideal conditions to further establish the HOF brand across the North American market in an even more comprehensive way. The partnership launches with the Original MLT THREE Series, including its extensive range of accessories. Additional products from the HOF portfolio are expected to follow in the coming months. “We have found a partner in ProX that knows the North American market extremely well and sharesour standards for quality, reliability, and professional solutions,” said Dennis Klostermann, Co-CEO of HOF.…
Metallica’s record-breaking M72 stadium tour continues to play sold-out venues across Europe, supporting their eleventh studio album, 72 Seasons. The tour features a 120-foot-wide, in-the-round stage designed by Dan Braun, including a centre-ring pit area and a spectacular lighting design created by Rob Koenig, Metallica’s long-term LD. The tour is known for delivering unique setlists each night and featuring different opening acts as well, with a schedule that typically comprises two nights in each city. Koenig utilised 16 Robe iFORTE LTX Follow Spots and an eight-way RoboSpot remote follow system to ensure that the band can always be seen by…
Grass Valley has announced the appointment of Sam Craig as Vice President, Global Pre-Sales. Based in the United States, Craig will lead Grass Valley’s global pre-sales organisation, supporting regional teams while driving alignment across tools, processes, and customer engagement strategies worldwide. Craig returns to Grass Valley following his most recent role as Vice President of Advisory Services at Diversified, where he led the company’s technical consultancy and solutions organisation. He previously spent seven years at Grass Valley, serving in multiple leadership positions, including Vice President, Global Pre-Sales. In his new role, Craig will work closely with regional pre-sales leadership across…
Meyer Sound has announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility and office in Shanghai, China. The wholly owned subsidiary will produce the company’s top-selling loudspeaker products exclusively for the Chinese market. The move reflects growing demand across China, particularly for performing arts centres, theatres, and live venues in rapidly growing cities outside major metropolitan areas. The Shanghai facility spans 4,500 square meters in the western part of the city and will initially employ staff across product assembly, quality control, and finance functions. All products will be assembled following the same processes and quality control standards used in Berkeley, CA.…
Gravity has expanded its portfolio of stands with the SP 5322 B speaker stand with crank for sound system and lighting applications. The professional stand is geared towards event technicians, hire companies, live bands, and musicians who need to raise their equipment to the desired working height. Thanks to its stable stand design, built-in crank mechanism, and automatic LockPin locking system, the SP 5322 B is designed for regular use in live and event applications. Across many applications, including on stage, in rehearsal rooms, and at mobile events, stand stability and flexibility are just as important as simple and safe…
AUDIX has announced the appointment of Eric Reese to the position of Vice President. In his new role within the Videndum Creative Solutions family of brands, Reese will oversee all functions at AUDIX, including Sales, Marketing, Product Development, and Operations. Reese brings over 26 years of extensive experience in the AV and entertainment industry to his new position. Having started his career as a Reliability Engineer at Peavey Electronics, his unique background spans the entire product chain—from manufacturing and designing integrated AVL systems to global business development and channel management. Prior to joining AUDIX, Reese held key roles at prominent…
Brompton Technology has welcomed Andrew Beaudet as its new Head of Sales for the Americas. With almost three decades of experience across the music and digital signage industry, his appointment further strengthens Brompton Technology’s global sales leadership team, and highlights the company’s commitment to growth across the region. Beaudet found his passion for sales by running a distribution company with independent manufacturers. Building on that knowledge, he branched into digital signage where he worked with major LED display manufacturers. By meeting people in the live events industries and observing their work, he developed a keen understanding of what they deserve…
Live Technology has announced the appointment of Curtis Lewis to the position of Lighting Sales Manager. Lewis will represent Live Technology’s extensive lighting portfolio, with a focus on supporting and supplying new and existing customers, including maintaining and developing close relationships with lighting designers. With twenty-five years of experience in lighting sales, Lewis brings a proven track record of success to Live Technology. Whilst dealing across the board with all of Live Technology’s distributed lighting brands – Elation, Obsidian, Robert Juliat, Stage Smarts, Martin, and JEM – he will take the lead for the company on Elation products, with a…
THE·TEAM and Nordoff and Robbins have revealed a new location for the 2026 edition of Music Mudder, the toughest, muddiest fundraising challenge on the music industry calendar. Taking place at Nuclear Races in Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood on Friday 11 September, this year’s Music Mudder will see teams from across the music industry take on a whole new range of mud-filled obstacles, all to raise funds for Nordoff and Robbins’ vital music therapy services. Entry costs £1,000 per team of 10, while smaller teams can enter for £100 per person. Teams can register at music-mudder.com and there is a minimum fundraising…
The Riedel Group has announced the appointment of Gudrun Scharler as CEO of Riedel Networks. She succeeds Michael Martens, who has led Riedel Networks since 2012 and will support a structured handover through the end of August. “Michael has shaped Riedel Networks with exceptional commitment, entrepreneurial spirit, and a clear sense for what customers need,” said Frank Eischet, Riedel Group COO. “We are deeply grateful for everything he has achieved over the past 14 years. At the same time, we are excited to welcome Gudrun as the new CEO of Riedel Networks. With her strong leadership background in telecommunications, operations,…
At the start of 2025, the daily management of Stageco Staging Group was taken over by its local and international executive team, supported by Hedwig De Meyer and Katleen De Meyer from the Board of Directors. While this arrangement has continued to serve the business well, after extensive consultations with colleagues, clients, and suppliers, the decision has been made to appoint a new leader to guide the company into its next chapter. Consequently, Stageco has appointed Wouter Van Mierloo as Chief Executive Officer of Stageco Belgium and the Stageco Group, effective immediately. Van Mierloo, who has served as Stageco’s Chief…
Global Truss has further expanded its digital planning integration during its 25-year anniversary: the complete “GlobalTruss DE” library is now also available in the international version of Vectorworks, including all relevant Braceworks data. With this implementation, Global Truss becomes the first manufacturer worldwide to provide black truss systems fully integrated with Braceworks data across all truss systems within Vectorworks, where the static information is clear (F22/32/42 are not clear). Users worldwide can now benefit from highly accurate technical planning, structural calculations, and realistic visualisations directly inside the Vectorworks and Braceworks environment. In addition to the standard aluminium finishes, all black…
GLP has introduced TWYN, a new dual-face moving head that brings together the Creos and the JDC Burst 1, in a single motorised system. By combining a high-output RGBL wash with a hybrid strobe, TWYN offers a new approach to light design while significantly reducing the number of fixtures required. TWYN generated levels of interest during its debut at ISE 2026 in Barcelona. Its dual-face design houses two independent lighting systems in one compact fixture. The wash side is built around a 3×3 lens array with nine 40W RGBL LEDs, identical to those found in GLP’s X5 Series and Creos,…
The US subsidiary of Absen has announced a North American group-buying promotion for the SA2.6 Series, including SA2.6, SA2.6-B and SA2.6-C models, through 30 June. The program allows rental and staging companies to secure panels from a single production batch, with up to 1,000 square meters available in one coordinated order across all three models. “This group-buying program is designed to help customers standardise their fleets while improving operational flexibility across productions and partnerships,” said Emily Chan, president of Absen Inc. “By securing SA2.6 Series panels from one production batch, customers can achieve consistent visual performance across projects, simplify cross-rentals…
Concert Stuff Group (CSG) has appointed Jason Bradley to lead Guardian and G2 Structures in Australia, with a broader mandate to help drive the continued growth of CSG’s Australian business. Bradley joins CSG after more than seven years as Operations Manager at EPS Australia, where he built a strong operational foundation, developed deep industry knowledge, and demonstrated the leadership qualities CSG was looking for as it continues to expand in the region. His appointment reflects the company’s commitment to bringing the right people into the business at the right time. A key early focus for him will be gaining full…
