In a statement, the Prolight + Sound team have announced the discontinuation of the trade show in Frankfurt. The team recently announced that due to insufficient demand, they would be moving Prolight + Sound to take part within Light + Building 2026. They have now announced that Prolight + Sound will no longer take place in Frankfurt. Read the full Statement below: “Over the past few weeks, we have held many conversations and conducted an in-depth review of how we can shape the future of Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt. Unfortunately, it has become clear that there is insufficient demand…
Author: James Robertson
Bristol is planning to establish a clean power hub for its summer programme that guarantees renewable energy for music festivals, high attendance cultural events, & film and television productions. A new pilot partnership between West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, Bristol City Council, the ACT 1.5 project, development support from Grid Faeries x Ecotricity, and multiple clean power providers will see a new temporary mobile power hub established within the city, that can be utilised by a selection of music and cultural events and ongoing tv and film shoots. This pioneering leap builds on the world record breaking low emissions…
Polygon Live, a 360-degree immersive audio company that produces unique listening solutions to live music experiences, held its first UK event this spring, calling on Britannia Row Productions in London before replicating the level of service in North America with LD Systems in the build-up to Bonnaroo Music & Art Festival. Since 2017, Polygon Live has been working closely with L-Acoustics and a team of spatial audio engineers, and when a 3-day event, Polygon Live LDN, was conceived for the Italian Terraces at London’s Crystal Palace Park, Britannia Row Productions became the organisation’s ideal audio rental partner. “I’ve always been…
INFiLED has unveiled its newest showroom in Chicago, Illinois, further expanding the company’s presence across the USA. Joining its existing LA Experience Centre, the new Chicago Experience Centre features the most innovative and state-of-the-art LED displays for both fixed installation and rental/staging applications, offering customers the chance to experience the technology firsthand. Products on show include INFiLED’s fixed mounted WV, WP and WT series and a variety of hanging rental solutions powered by Green Hippo, along with its all-in-one corporate solution, OrionLED series, showcased in its meeting spaces. Whether designing immersive retail spaces, building high-impact xR stages or enhancing transportation…
Clearwing has joined Clair Global. This move brings together two well-respected companies with a shared commitment to exceptional service, deep expertise, and people-first cultures. Founded in 1976, Clearwing has earned its excellent reputation by delivering high-impact audio, lighting, video, and rigging solutions for live events and permanent installations. With locations in Milwaukee, WI and Phoenix, AZ, the company takes a solutions-driven approach and is backed by a team known for its professionalism, creativity, and consistent results. Clearwing is currently providing lighting for Gracie Abrams’ The Secret of Us tour and recently delivered audio for the electronic music duo, ODESZA. In…
IPS (Impact Production Services) has added 400 by 1000mm and 100 by 320mm Martin Sceptron XB fixtures to its hire inventory, alongside a complete suite of rigging, power, and control infrastructure. This significant investment makes IPS the largest UK rental house currently holding the Sceptron XB, the latest evolution in Martin’s acclaimed LED video fixture line. The Sceptron XB units have already been deployed on high profile projects, including the Fantastic Four film premiere at the BFI IMAX in London, and are expected to see strong demand across live music, broadcast, corporate events, and outdoor activations. Following consistent year round…
Prolight + Sound will return in 2026 with a refined concept, a streamlined three-day format and a sharpened focus on the European market. Following a comprehensive survey of exhibitors, Prolight + Sound 2026 will take place from Tuesday 24 to Thursday 26 March. The streamlined duration was also endorsed by the show’s advisory board, which comprises industry experts and representatives of renowned companies and professional associations. As a key driving force, this body plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the event. The goal of the new three-day format is to deliver a more focused and high-quality trade…
ETC has released the new RigPOV camera accessory option, compatible with multiple automated luminaires from ETC. The RigPOV camera attaches directly to a fixture, streaming live video from the rig to Eos v3.3 and other third-party control solutions. Automated Lighting Product Manager Matt Stoner said: “With RigPOV, users get a new point of view from their rig. This view of the stage helps inform the design process, while reducing the need to operate heavy machinery in the rafters or constantly run up and down stairs to see the stage from the balcony.” RigPOV uses NDI technology for reliable video streaming…
3G Productions has acquired Main Light’s 70,000-square-foot location in Nashville as part of its ongoing initiative to expand into a coast-to-coast, full-service production and systems integration provider. 3G Productions has taken over Main Light’s Antioch neighbourhood building, its full inventory, and all seven employees, who have now joined the 3G team. The shop’s complement of industry-leading lighting equipment is broad and deep, including many highly sought-after brands like Robe, MA, Ayrton, Martin, Elation, Chauvet, Astera, and Tyler Truss, among others. “The Nashville market has been a key focus as we execute our strategy of growing into a national full-service production…
Glastonbury Festival 2025 marked HIVE’s first full deployment on Arcadia’s Dragonfly. The project – a collaboration between Arcadia, Cucumber Productions, Video Illusions and content creators Astral Projekt – pushed the boundaries of projection mapping and LED playback. At its core: HIVE’s new Beeblade Nexus media engines and supporting suite of advanced software tools, designed for projects where creativity meets complexity. The Dragonfly’s body – a decommissioned Sea King helicopter – presented a highly unusual projection surface. Irregular curves, protruding elements and a compact footprint made conventional video mapping techniques difficult. The addition of LED “eyes” and face illumination brought further…
Adam Hall introduces the new DEFENDER Maintenance Spray 400 ml, a specially developed maintenance spray for the professional care of cable protectors and other rubber components in the event, industrial and infrastructure sectors. The silicone spray protects against ageing, prevents material wear caused by environmental influences and facilitates maintenance. The composition of the Maintenance Spray is tailored to typical stresses in the daily operation of cable protectors, such as moisture, UV radiation, dust and temperature changes. It is very simple to apply: spray on, leave to take effect for a short time, done. This way, the spray keeps the mechanics…
At the beginning of this year, Swedish artist Thåström set out on a 14-date arena tour, which closed at the iconic Avicii Arena in Stockholm on 15 March, with Allen & Heath’s dLive series and RackUltra FX card supporting the singer. FOH Engineer Oscar Soederlund has worked with Thåström since 2021 and the highly experienced engineer elected to use a dLive S7000 control surface connected to a space-efficient DM0 MixRack, with a similar setup used for the monitor mix handled by Production Manager Henrik “Hambo” Henriksson. Audio rental company Parashoot supplied the dLive control packages for the tour, while APM…
Sterling Event Group has opened a new office and warehouse facility in Leeds. This strategic expansion strengthens Sterling’s presence across the UK and supports the company’s continued national and international growth. With over 25 years of experience delivering technical production for the live events industry, the new Leeds hub will enable the company to efficiently service clients throughout Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region. The facility will operate as a fully equipped base, staffed by a dedicated local team and stocked with a curated inventory of high-demand AV and production equipment. “Leeds is a major UK economic hub, and we…
The Sennheiser Group achieved sales of €492.3 million in fiscal year 2024. Despite volatile market conditions, the company was able to consolidate its position in the professional audio market and drive forward key future projects with innovative solutions and strategic investments. In the year of its 80th anniversary, Sennheiser is thus continuing to fulfill its promise of creating unique sound experiences for customers around the world. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) amounted to €35.8 million. “2024 was a challenging year for us, as it was for many companies in our industry,” explained Co-CEO Andreas Sennheiser. The company recorded a…
Grammy-nominated R&B legend Stephanie Mills hit the road with Heil Sound microphones for The Queens tour, a co-headlining concert series with Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight and Chaka Khan, that launched in Las Vegas and will continue through October 2025. The comprehensive Heil Sound microphone package includes PR22s, Handi Mic Pro Plus, PR40s, and PR31BWs for drum applications, with vocals handled by RC37 capsules on Shure transmitters. Star performer Stephanie Mills uses a custom gold finish RC35 capsule, while guitar amplifiers utilise PR31BW microphones and a PR40 on the bass guitar amp. Elite AV Elements, based in Chesapeake, Virginia, is providing…
