Linkin Park has sold over 100 million records worldwide, and after a seven-year break from recording and touring, a new line up drove the band’s eighth studio album From Zero into a stadium-filling spectacle with audio design, reinforcement, and global support from Sound Image. “The most important aspect of our production, regarding this artist, is the quality of their audio, and that’s why we chose our vendor,” began Joe Skarzynski, Linkin Park’s Production Manager. No stranger to this camp, or advocating for Sound Image’s service, Skarzynski has moved up through the ranks to help take the reins in the band’s…
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Riedel Communications has announced that Ulrich Voigt has joined the company as Director Live Production Solutions, taking over the SimplyLive business leadership role from Luc Doneux with effect from mid-October 2025. Voigt, a broadcast industry expert with 28 years of experience with software-based live production, will focus on further integrating the SimplyLive product family into Riedel’s overall live video solutions strategy and driving additional growth across the business. “Ulrich brings extensive experience in live production and cloud business transformation, having led large, multidisciplinary teams and guided product strategy, design, and deployment of innovative broadcast and cloud-based solutions,” said Jan Eveleens,…
When Collectif La Bringue and Minuits took over Nantes’ 9,000-capacity Zenith Arena for Calling For Rave, they made history. This was the first time the venue, a cornerstone of France’s touring circuit, had hosted an all-night techno event. To achieve the sonic engagement they aspired to, the team turned to long-time collaborator Combeuil Audio and its sizeable inventory of Funktion-One sound systems. “Zenith Nantes is a major institution for entertainment production,” said Esteban Haie of Collectif La Bringue and 99dB. “Our goal was to deconstruct the venue’s image and create a true rave experience in a concert hall environment. Funktion-One…
Obsidian Control Systems has announced the release of NETRON V3, the third major update to its acclaimed NETRON data distribution platform for entertainment. NETRON V3 represents a significant evolution, delivering enhanced protocols, improved stability, and powerful new management tools that simplify deployment and ensure flawless performance across concerts, live events, film, and permanent installations. “With NETRON V3, we’re providing lighting professionals with a future-proof ecosystem that streamlines setup, enhances performance, and adapts to every application,” said Koy Neminathan, Business Development Director at Obsidian Control Systems. “With V3, we’ve taken a major step forward by unifying every device under one consistent…
Celestion has introduced the CDX14-3035, 1.4in exit, ferrite magnet, single piece titanium diaphragm HF compression driver. This new driver is an upgraded version of the legacy CDX14-3030 model and offers increased power handling capability of 120W nominal (measured to AES standard) / 240W continuous and enhanced sensitivity of 108dB. The compression driver also offers a lower minimum crossover point of 800Hz (12 dB/oct) to increase application flexibility versus the earlier model. In addition, the CDX14-3035 provides the same, exceptional HF performance as the CDX14-3045neodymium HF compression driver but is designed for applications such as cabinets for larger fixed installations and…
Prolight has announced that Chris Buj has joined the team as our new Business Relationship Manager, covering the Midlands and East Anglia regions. Bringing extensive experience across the lighting and audio industry, Buj has worked in retail, installation, distribution, and product support, giving him a good understanding of both technical know-how and customer needs. Buj is known for his ability to build strong, lasting relationships, making him a perfect fit for Prolight’s commitment to exceptional customer service. In his new role, he will be connecting with familiar faces and introducing himself to new customers across the Midlands and East Anglia,…
FLÆKT, an intense and highly visual dance performance piece created by artist Juliette Louste, premiered at the Tjarnarbíó Theatre and utilised a zactrack mini automated tracking system for the first time in Iceland to track lighting, audio, and video cues. Louste is truly multi-skilled. In addition to being a talented artist and dancer, she is also a lighting designer, lighting, AV and sound technician, a technical director, and a choreographer. The world of independent theatre relies as much on multi-tasking as it does on passion and commitment in producing original, authentic, and thought-provoking art. A combination of all these disciplines…
Vectorworks has announced the Vectorworks Creative Genius Awards, a new global competition recognising designers who dare to break the mold and think differently. The program invites creative professionals in architecture, interior, landscape, and entertainment design to submit their most daring and inventive projects — completed or in progress — that solve problems in unexpected ways and inspire fresh perspectives, for a chance to win a prize package featuring cash, innovative tech, and more. “Every bold idea starts with someone willing to think beyond limits,” said Vectorworks Vice President of Customer Engagement John D’Addario. “With the Vectorworks Creative Genius Awards, we’re…
Backup has confirmed continued funding for its Mental Health First Aider Courses, which are free to all freelance crew via the AJ Bursary. The courses give freelancers in the UK music and live events industries the chance to receive free Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) training. Provided by fellow industry charity, Music Support, as an MHFA England Instructor Member and taking place over four mornings, the courses are designed to accommodate freelancers’ busy schedules. “Working in live events can be tough, and sometimes the long hours, high pressure, and uncertainty can take their toll,” said Backup Chair, Lee Dennison. “We…
Elation looks forward to LDI 2025 with an immersive show at its booth, 3410. Creative director Melody Tseng has conceived a captivating show experience that promises to engage all the senses and immerse visitors in a spellbinding world of lighting, performance, and storytelling. Tseng took time out from rehearsals for Alanis Morissette’s Las Vegas residency to speak to us about the inspiration behind the show. Q: What attracted you to this project? Melody: This project sounded so fun and amazing. Elation wanted to do something different, something unlike the normal product presentation, and I was intrigued. Elation has really started to…
Following on from the launch of the Performance Pouches, URSA has unveiled further products in the Live Range, now available directly from the URSA website, including the Spectera compatible Live Pouch. This innovative pouch is exactly what engineers have come to expect from URSA products, complementing URSA’s existing lines and building on ten years of experience in discreet body-worn equipment placement. The pouches have been designed in collaboration with industry professionals, including Sennheiser UK’s Technical Applications Engineer – Pro Audio, Marcus Blight, making them perfect for use with Sennheiser ranges. In typical theatrical fashion, there have also been a variety…
2025’s LDI trade show in Las Vegas will see ADJ Lighting celebrate four decades of innovation in entertainment lighting. Marking its 40th anniversary, ADJ will showcase a range of performance ready lighting solutions. The booth will exclusively unveil a collection of exciting new products and invite visitors to experience a spectacular, time-coded lightshow that pays tribute to each decade of the company’s rich history. Anchoring ADJ’s presence at LDI 2025 will be an unmissable lightshow programmed by Steve Kosiba of Squeek Lights. It will be time-coded to a soundtrack that will pay homage to the decades of ADJ’s evolution –…
HARMAN Professional Solutions has announced strategic leadership appointments across its global sales organisation to support continued growth and regional alignment. Amar Subash has been appointed to lead the Professional Solutions sales organisation across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, while continuing to oversee sales leadership responsibilities for India. In this expanded role, Subash will set a strategic direction for both regions, focusing on accelerating growth and delivering on HARMAN’s commitments to customers. Over the past nine years at HARMAN, Subash has held a variety of leadership roles. Most recently, he led HARMAN Professional sales efforts across the APAC…
CHAUVET Professional is set to open the company’s first sales and service centre in Spain, supported by a newly expanded distribution centre in Belgium. Located in southwest Madrid near some of Spain’s largest event rental companies, the new office joins existing CHAUVET facilities in Belgium, France, Germany, and the UK to strengthen the company’s ability to deliver comprehensive lighting and power solutions to entertainment professionals across the continent. The purpose-built modern facility will be responsible for the brands, allowing the company to offer complete solutions to lighting professionals throughout the Spanish market. “This is a very significant milestone for our…
After more than a decade of shared responsibility as Co-CEOs, Daniel and Dr. Andreas Sennheiser will take on different roles within the Sennheiser Group. Effective January 1, 2026, Daniel Sennheiser will become Chairman of the Board of Directors, while his brother Andreas Sennheiser will continue as CEO, overseeing the operational business of the family-owned company. In his new role, Daniel Sennheiser will focus on the strategic direction of the Sennheiser Group. “By joining the Board of Directors, I will concentrate more on the long-term development of the company and on continuously strengthening key customer relationships. I will continue to work…
Shure is celebrating 100 years of providing high-quality audio products to people around the world. Shure has relied on the collaboration of a diverse global supply chain to deliver the voices and sounds of entertainment, education, houses of worship, business meetings, and more. The 2025 Shure Supplier Awards honour the top partners who help Shure maintain its reputation as the most trusted brand for microphones and other audio equipment in the world. Shure has been known for its superior quality and reliability, especially during the biggest moments in history. The Company was contracted by the U.S. government in the 1940s…
Commissioned by tour direction company, The Beehive LA, Michael Brown’s creative direction and production design for breakout indie singer Gracie Abram’s ‘The Secret of Us’ tour initiated an atmosphere of intimacy and fan connectivity despite being in large-scale venues. To help encapsulate this feeling of togetherness through artful lighting, Clearwing, a Clair Global brand, worked alongside Brown to bring his design to life, blending a mix of cutting-edge lighting technology, custom-fabricated hardware, and vendor partnerships to the forefront. Brown worked closely with Co-Lighting Designer/Programmer Zach Sternberg, Lighting Director Taylor Glatt, Clearwing Sr. Account Executive Steve Harvey, and Clearwing Lighting Crew…
Brent Washburn’s first experience working in sound was mixing punk shows in his basement around 15 years ago. “I had an old analogue console with full D-sub output to a computer for recording,” he recalled. “I met a lot of great artists from that experience, and started touring with a few of them.” After touring for a while, Washburn started looking for a more consistent experience at each venue. “I got tired of the console du jour, and having to dial in IEM mixes each time,” he explained. “It left me less time to work on my front of house…
