INFiLED’s lightweight, high-brightness AR Series LED panels are powering the JUMBO162, the world’s largest mobile LED screen. This 162m² behemoth will be showcased outside the Fira de Barcelona during Integrated Systems Europe 2025. Developed by Belgian company Photonics, the JUMBO162 is a gargantuan 17,000mm × 9,500mm 4K display comprising 374 INFiLED AR3.9 LED panels, offering maximum performance and extended colour spectrum courtesy of INFiLED’s INFINITE COLORS technology. Its 3.9mm pixel pitch and peak brightness of 4,500 nits guarantee clarity in outdoor environments. The JUMBO162 stands at 13m high and is able to withstand wind speeds of up to seven on…
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Bose Professional has announced the appointments of Rick Renner as Regional Sales Manager for the Central US region and Tim Valley as Regional Sales Manager for the Western US region. Katie Stewart will be managing the Eastern US region, as part of Bose Professional’s three-region approach to sales in North America. Renner joins Bose Professional with over 20 years of experience in the professional audio industry. He has held leadership roles at Sennheiser Electronic Corporation and Shure Incorporated, where he most recently served as Senior Director, Professional Audio US. In this role, Renner played a key part in building long-lasting…
AEG has announced a realignment of its international business divisions. The new structure will position AEG to successfully pursue its continued growth strategy in major international markets. As part of this change, the company will implement a new management structure. Adam Wilkes will assume responsibility for AEG Presents’ regional operations in Asia-Pacific and Europe, in the new position of President and CEO of AEG Presents, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Wilkes, who has been instrumental in building the company’s footprint in Asia-Pacific since joining AEG in 2011, will take on an expanded role, overseeing its European regional offices. Wilkes will report…
Ayrton has announced the release of a newly upgraded Nando 502 Wash, the latest in Ayrton’s Multi Sources IP65 6 Series which was launched last year. The new Nando 502 Wash is fitted with 12 high-performance 40W LED sources with RGB-L additive colour synthesis and a proprietary optical system made up of a unique 210 mm cluster in PMMA. This optical combination produces an improved luminous flux of over 11,000 lumens and a uniform mixture of pastel or saturated colours. Nando 502 Wash is a precision machine that allows colour reproducibility with a colour rendering index up to 86, and…
Lighting Designer Cory Pattak lit up Broadway with production luminaires from Vari-Lite. Vari-Lite fixtures were featured on the 2024 productions of The Great Gatsby and A Wonderful World, with around 60 Vari-Lite VL2600 SE Profiles on The Great Gatsby and 50 VL2600 Profiles plus 12 VL3600 Profile IP fixtures on A Wonderful World. “It was a big year for me,” said Pattak. “I made my Broadway design debut in the fall of 2023 with Spamalot, followed by Gatsby and A Wonderful World in 2024. All three shows came out of PRG and I worked with them to find fixtures that…
Astera has positioned its booth at the 2025 Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) expo in Barcelona, right at the heart of the rental and staging section to capitalise on the crossover worlds of live shows and events and film/broadcast production. The stand is designed to riff with the official QuikSpot product video, filmed at a Castle in Slovenia, and the new product, launched December 2024, will be a focus for Astera at the expo. QuikSpot is a flexible and battery-powered LED lighting fixture designed to meet the demands of fast-paced environments for events and media productions. This zoomable single-source spotlight, draws inspiration…
Cro took fans on a musical journey through his career when he played 11 dates in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on his Cronicles Tour 2024 supported by Claypaky Sharpy X Frame and Skylos lighting fixtures. Creative Director Clemens Hofbauer devised the initial creative for the arena touring production with the aim of building a show within a modern and contemporary world, which was versatile enough to support a narrative that took the audience from the artist’s past through the present and into his future. Hofbauer also provided production design and video content for the tour. Satis&Fy was the lighting and…
Naostage has announced the addition of four new distributors in Europe. These partnerships in Poland, Spain, as well as the Benelux and Scandinavia regions, serve the demand for expanding need for Naostage’s K SYSTEM. Operating through its subsidiaries in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland, Arva Audio is representing Naostage in Scandinavia. Lars Baun Frederiksen, CEO of Alfa Audio A/S in Denmark, the daughter company to Swedish Arva Trading, sees Naostage as an essential addition to the company’s portfolio: “Tracking technology is becoming increasingly important in pro audio, and Naostage is a perfect match for the immersive solutions we provide.” To…
Cadac Consoles has announced that it will be publicly running two of the first UK production CM-J50 mixing consoles on its booth at ISE (7G100) through its new CM-RT12 optical MegaCOMMS network router. The CM-RT12 router, together with the CM-DF64 optical Dante bridge sees an expansion of the CM ecosystem. The CM-RT12 router provides the CM-Series with network performance capabilities. With a processing capacity of up to 3072 channels, a single CM-RT12 can connect up to 12 MegaCOMMS units to form a single unified audio system, comprising any combination of CM-J50 consoles, CM-SR stage racks, or CM fibre bridges. The…
Clair Global has announced the unification of its Data Services Team with Safari Solutions. Safari Solutions, based out of Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, specialises in technology services that enable operations for large events and enterprise technology partnerships that help sustain and grow businesses. “This is an opportunity to expand what we’ve built domestically—bringing our talent, knowledge, and experience—and scale it globally,” said Safari Solutions CEO David Baron. “There’s a natural connection between Audio/Video Technology and Innovative Technology Operations and how we both see the world. This is a collaboration of uniquely aligned businesses.” “With this global expansion, Safari Solutions’ thirty-plus…
As global temporary power specialist Power Logistics begins its 25th year in business, it has made three key appointments to its Board of Directors. Joining cofounders Beverly and Pete Wills on its Board are Angela Rice, Ian Peniston and Nicola Glendinning. Rice has been appointed finance director, overseeing the accounting function as well as driving financial planning, reporting and strategy within the business. Peniston takes up the position of director of operations heading up the project management, innovation and sustainability development, logistics, engineering and mechanical & electrical divisions. Peniston started his Power Logistics journey as a sub-contractor then joined the…
Grass Valley is bringing more than 65 years of media and entertainment technology leadership to ISE for the first time to showcase a range of solutions for the live events, corporate, and education sectors. Visitors to the Grass Valley stand in Barcelona will be able to experience a suite from the GV Media Universe that is being utilised by organisations such as Gfinity, Electronic Arts Competitive Gaming Entertainment, and Corrivium to empower productions of all sizes and scales. Grass Valley’s switcher portfolio covers a wide variety of applications. Live Producer X is designed to offer live events productions the same…
ProDJ delivered audio experiences for Arrival From Sweden – The Music of ABBA using Outline’s renowned GTO C-12 and Mantas 28 loudspeaker systems. ProDJ was selected by Medusa Concert (Sweden) to deliver sound reinforcement for this tribute show. The performances featured original ABBA musicians alongside the Kaunas Symphony Orchestra. ProDJ’s partnership with ‘Arrival From Sweden’ began in 2018 at the Palanga Concert Hall, where an installed Outline Superfly and Mantas 28 system continues to deliver audio performance to this day. The performance impressed not only the audience but also FOH engineer Chrille Sjöblom, who recognised the potential for future collaborations.…
At the start of Integrated Systems Europe 2025 (ISE) in Barcelona, Voice-Acoustic will announce the appointment of PLUSMUSIC as its exclusive distribution partner for Switzerland. The partnership, which will take effect from 1 February 2025 and underlines Voice-Acoustic’s commitment to expanding its presence in the Swiss market. Founded in 2003 and based in Dietikon, PLUSMUSIC AG is a provider of professional audio, lighting, media and control technology in Switzerland. With over two decades of experience and a broad product portfolio, PLUSMUSIC offers comprehensive services, including consulting, project planning and technical support. Stefano Trevisan, CEO of PLUSMUSIC AG, commented on the…
INFiLED is reaffirming its commitment to innovation and celebrating its collaborative relationships with its customers across the globe, at Integrated Systems Europe 2025. On stands 3B100 and 3B150, INFiLED will showcase several new products and technologies. Visitors to the company’s twin booths, adjacent to each other in Hall 3, can expect a technology-first experience that underscores INFiLED’s dedication to empowering customers to ‘screen their dreams’ with its LED display solutions. Stand 3B150 will be dedicated to broadcast solutions, with a full TV studio showcasing award-winning products including the new STUDIO Series, as well as talks, presentations and panel discussions in…
Ace, lead guitarist and songwriter of UK rock band Skunk Anansie recently got himself an Audient iD24 audio interface, replacing his 10-year-old iD22. “I actually had no desire to change my audio interface, as iD22 worked perfectly for my needs and always sounded great. Yet when I heard the new architecture of the iD24, I could pinpoint more clarity in my listening material and that prompted me to move over.” “My setup in my home studio is very basic as I really like to get the maximum out of short run signal flow from basically the computer to the monitors,“…
Funktion-One is set to make an impact at Integrated Systems Europe 2025 with the launch of its latest technological developments. This includes the F61 loudspeaker, Projection v1.0 system design software, the IP55-rated Compact Range, additions to the Evo 2 product range and a selection of powerful new bass speakers. Funktion-One invites visitors to Hall 7, Stand K820, for hourly demos starting at 11:25 am each day. In addition to the hourly demos, Funktion-One will host two daily presentations: ‘Projection: Wave-Based Low Frequency Model’ at 1:30pm and ‘Electroacoustic Energy Efficiency’ at 3:30pm, offering insights into advancements in sound system prediction modelling…
Cameo will be presenting its new product highlights from 4 to 7 February at Integrated Systems Europe 2025. At the company’s stand 6M350 in Hall 6 visitors can expect not only a new Cameo Brand look, but also a mix of lighting solutions for event and theatre applications. In addition to the ORON H2 IP65 Hybrid Phosphor Laser Moving Head and the compact AZOR SP2 IP65 Spot Profile Moving Head, Cameo will be showcasing the brand-new P6 LED profile light with full-colour LED. The new P6 is the most powerful LED profile light in the Cameo P series and is…
