Powersoft has announced the launch of Unica T, a new touring-focused amplifier platform designed to meet the requirements of the most demanding live sound applications. The first new Powersoft amplifier platform for the touring market since the launch of the T Series in 2019, Unica T expands the Italian company’s successful Unica family of amplifiers, delivering power density, efficiency and reliability in a compact 1RU form factor for operation in even the most challenging touring environments. Developed to optimise the business operations of rental companies and live sound professionals, Unica T offers significant savings in space, time, and costs. By…
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Cadac Consoles signed an agreement with Aura Audio on its booth at Integrated Systems Europe for distribution in Finland of its CM-Series audio mix system, centred around the CM-J50 digital console. “We have had very heavy visitor traffic through the booth, principally from potential global distributors,” said Cadac Consoles’ Director of Marketing and Business Operations, James Godbehear at the end of day four; having finalised the agreement for Finland with Mika Isotalo, Managing Director and Sales at Aura Audio, on the second day of the show. “Aura Audio is the perfect partner for Cadac Consoles, with both companies sharing an…
Exton will be the official distributor for HOF products in the future. Exton has been operating in Iceland for a long time and distributes many well-known and high-quality brands there. ‘With this partnership, we have a strong player at our side to push HOF in Iceland,’ explained Edwin Duivelaar, Export & Sales Manager at HOF. Exton’s sales team will ensure that HOF optimally complements and supports the existing brands in the Exton portfolio. Exton’s rental department in particular has a wealth of experience and offers customised solutions for the event industry – with high-quality equipment and technology for events of…
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has announced the hire of Mark Posgay as Vice President of Global Sales. In this newly created role, Posgay will assume the management of EAW’s global sales channel. He will be responsible for leading and scaling global sales teams, building strategic partnerships and ensuring the organisation’s sales operations are aligned for growth. “Under Mark’s leadership, we look forward to growing and strengthening our sales partner network and maintaining healthy and predictable sales performance, the fuel for our business,” said T.J. Smith, president of Eastern Acoustic Works. “I am pleased to welcome him to the executive leadership…
Showlight has announced the latest round of international speakers to present Papers at Showlight 2025, as Willie Williams, Dr, Yaron Abulafia, Christina Thanasoula, Saffran Popille and Brad Schiller sign up to share their experiences with audiences in Dijon. Willie Williams, best known for his 40-year creative relationship with rock band U2, amongst his many other skills and projects, shares insights gained from his extensive work combining immersive visuals with live performance. Artists now possess the tools to choreograph an entire audience’s perception during a live, shared experience. Williams asks, what does this mean for a performer? Is this the future,…
Country artist Kaitlin Butts recently took her concert experience to the next level by partnering with Bootleg.live, offering fans the chance to purchase high-quality audio and photos from her live performance directly through the Bootleg app. This collaboration created a digital keepsake for attendees, but it also turned out to be the most profitable merch item of the night, even surpassing traditional concert staples like t-shirts and posters. Now, Butts has released the bootleg recordings live on the Bootleg app so her fans can enjoy the last stop of the tour right from their homes. A fully authorised recording straight…
TAIT will show a selection of automation products on stand 12.0-E14 at Pro Light + Sound 2025. Visitors will be able to learn more about the Kinesys family of products, now under the TAIT brand, and their sales and rental availability in Europe, plus the continued product support and training available globally. Featured products at the TAIT stand will include the Kinesys Apex Hoists and Drives, Kinesys DigiHoist range, and Kinesys Libra Load Cells, alongside the TAIT epiQ console with a live 3D visualisation demo. epiQ has become the automation console of choice for many theatres, opera houses and cruise…
The 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards took place on 2 February 2025, airing live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and once again hosted by comedian Trevor Noah. The night was filled with the biggest stars in music, featuring performances by The Weeknd, Shakira, Lady Gaga, Janelle Monáe, Cynthia Erivo, and Shaboozey – whose teams all chose Sennheiser and Neumann to amplify their voices, including Sennheiser’s Digital 6000 wireless system. The ceremony looked very different this year as it was reworked to shift the focus towards the devastating situation in Los Angeles and raise funds to support those impacted by the…
Robe, and its associated businesses, enjoyed a busy ISE 2025 expo in Barcelona, presenting their largest stand to date in Hall 6, launching two exciting new products – the iSTROBE and the iESPRITE LTL – and showing a range of other new technologies as well as staging a high-octane one-person live show with gravity-challenging acrobat Oskar Skrypko. Robe CEO Josef Valchar commented, “ISE has definitely established itself as a majorEuropean trade show for lighting manufacturers and has made great efforts to ensure we can present our products in the right environment. That’s why we launched innovative new tech there this…
The Power of Events invites industry professionals to catch up on its Two-Year Anniversary Broadcast, now available on demand. This session features insights from industry leaders, updates on key projects such as the Schools Engagement Programme and Events Industry Insight App, and discussions on the future of the UK events industry. Industry professionals can connect with The Power of Events at upcoming events, including the TPI Awards, International CONFEX & Event Production Show, and Production Futures On Tour. The Events Industry Insight App continues to support industry research with six pulse checks scheduled by March, including collaborations with students at Northampton University, Greenwich University, and…
Powersoft has announced the signing today of a binding investment agreement to acquire from H.P. Sound Equipment 51% of the share capital of K-Array, which specialises in the design and manufacture of high-performance, compact design audio systems for a wide range of applications. The Agreement also envisages the mutual granting of call and put options in favour of Powersoft and HP Sound, respectively, on the remaining 49% of K-Array’s share capital. The closing of the transaction is, to date, expected by March 2025. “We are excited to announce this acquisition, a significant strategic step for our company and the professional…
Luc Peumans, head of the award-winning design studio Painting With Light, has pushed the envelope of innovation for years with his widely acclaimed designs. Starting with Clouseau in 1995 on the Oker Tour as a light tech, Peumans became the duo’s lighting and production designer in 2001. Since that time, he has worked on all Clouseau tours and Sportpaleis shows. This spirit is evident in Clouseau 40, the year-long tour throughout Benelux that celebrates the band’s 40 years of making music. A potent rig, featuring 137 CHAUVET Professional fixtures supplied by Ampli has been critical in helping Peumans and his Painting…
FANTEK has introduced the FPR PreRig Truss, a system designed to optimise efficiency, safety, and versatility for professionals in live events and touring productions. At the heart of the FPR PreRig Truss system is its innovative trolley design, which sets a new standard for practicality and functionality: Foldable and Stackable Design: The FPR trolley features a simple yet highly effective folding mechanism, allowing users to collapse and stack trolleys effortlessly. This not only minimises storage space but also reduces the time required for setup and takedown. Double-Height Stacking: The trolley is engineered to safely stack and transport two fully assembled…
Pyrotek Special Effects has completed a merger of its business operations with Unique Pyrotechnic. Pyrotek Special Effects is a leading live special effects company with a focus on large concert tours. Unique Pyrotechnic is a market leader in the design and delivery of live special effects solutions in Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Through this business combination, Pyrotek is now able to offer its clients truly global solutions, through expanded geographic reach and a network of offices in Las Vegas, Nashville, Lititz, Toronto, New York, Copenhagen, Oslo and Gothenburg. pyrotekfx.com
Alfalite has announced that its Modularpix Pro VP XR solution is the core technology behind the new Coruña Immersive Studio (CEI), located in A Coruña (Galicia) and recognised as Spain’s largest virtual production studio. The facility features a 28 x 6-meter LED wall, a 100-square-meter ceiling screen, and two side LED totems, incorporating a total of 1,152 Alfalite VP XR LED panels. The CEI is built on a 2,539-square-meter site, with 750 square meters dedicated to the studio, within A Coruña’s Cidade das TIC technology hub. It consists of two interconnected buildings designed to support high-end virtual productions. The project…
Geoff Ellis, CEO of Glasgow-based DF Concerts and Events, has been honoured with the National Arenas Award 2024 for Outstanding Contribution to the Live Entertainment Industry. Celebrating 40 years in live music in 2025, Ellis has continued to deliver a huge contribution to the UK’s arena business, helping to bring world-class artists to venues including the OVO Hydro and P&J Live. Ellis was presented with his award by National Arenas Association (NAA) Board Member and Manging Director of Strategy and People at the SEC, Debbie McWilliams. John Drury, VP and General Manager of OVO Arena Wembley and Chair of NAA,…
KB Event has announced a £3.5 million investment in 15 brand-new Scania tractor units and Krone Mega Box Trailers ahead of what’s expected to be one of the company’s busiest summers to date. The fleet expansion includes 11 new Scania R 500S tractor units and 4 new Scania R 590 V8 tractor units, designed specifically for the European Touring/Event market and fully compliant with the Euro six emissions regulations. The latest addition of these new vehicles sees KB Event operating fleet top 100 vehicles and trailers across its operations in the UK and EU. With back-to-back festivals and tours already…
Cody Johnson is continuing to work his magic at arenas throughout North America, Australia and the UK, between February 2025 and the end of the summer on his Leather Deluxe Tour. Moving right along with Johnson’s music and stage persona, while enhancing the goodtime atmosphere, is a high-energy Richard “Wookie” Whitley lighting design, complete with bold fast-moving aerial effects, a video wall backdrop, and a helping of audience lighting. Helping Wookie with the latter are 34 STRIKE Array fixtures from CHAUVET Professional, which, like the rest of the rig, are supplied by Bandit Lites. Included in this mix are 10…
