Author: James Robertson
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…
SRS Group has appointed Signal as its Austria distributor. The agreement sees all three SRS divisions – SRS LIGHTING, SRS RIGGING, and SRS POWER – become part of Signal’s portfolio. Matthias Reinthaler, General Manager at Signal, shared his perspective on the new collaboration: “As the Austrian Robe distributor, Signal has a global network within the industry. Some of these partners are already working with SRS and speak very highly of both the company and the product. That’s why SRS has always been a strong choice for us when considering potential brand partnerships.” SRS Group is inviting customers take a closer…
HOF has launched the NEO Truss connectors, the new state of the art when it comes to connecting conical connector trusses. The key features of the NEO Truss connectors are: Speed: Faster assembly and disassembly thanks to the simple click system of the clamp. The annoying hammering of the truss pins and, in the worst case, wedging of the truss pins in the truss and connector is completely eliminated, as truss pins are no longer required with the NEO Truss connector. Furthermore, the NEO Truss connectors can remain in the truss during transportation. On site, only the NEO Truss clamp…
TAF has released its new TC35 heavy-duty truss line. Hanging points can be placed anywhere along the entire length of its new, central “C” profile tube for unbeatable flexibility in positioning LED screens for live events. With a 20% increase in loading capacity, compared to TAF’s TT35 truss, you can count on impressive strength and an even higher level of safety. – 290 x 290 mm heavy-duty square truss – Quicklock connectors with connection kit included – 0.5 m – 3 m lengths available – Up to 746 kg/m distributed load capacity – Up to 2085 kg point load capacity…
Patrick Dierson, designer and head of The Activity, who handles technical management for the iconic event’s main stage, selected over 300 Professional fixtures for the 2025 edition of Ultra Music Festival in Miami. Working with Technical Producer, Ray Steinman, Creative Director, Richard Milstein, and the various vendors, Dierson dove deep into the artist advances to start laying out plans for the technical infrastructure that would ultimately be needed to support all the festival’s guest LDs and their clients. “The focus of our work is always on the guest technical teams and getting them everything they need to deliver their best…
22live has been confirmed as a Yamaha Rivage dealer to cover the full range of PM consoles, DSP Engines and Stage racks. 22live also announced its first Yamaha Rivage training day which will be hosted at their Redditch HQ on August 14th 2025. If you would like to book your place please contact the team via info@22live.com. 22live was appointed as a Yamaha Pro-Audio dealer in early 2023 announcing its arrival alongside the launch of the DM7 series consoles. Yamaha DM has gone on to be a key product for the company’s resale and rental activities becoming a staple to…
With nearly fifty years of experience in live events, conventions, corporate meetings, webinars, and private functions, Cipiesse – based in Rezzato, near Brescia in Northern Italy’s Lombardy region – is one of the most established providers of technical and organizational services in the area. The company has recently expanded its equipment inventory with a major investment: a GTO C-12 large-format line-array system from Outline, designed for the most demanding live sound applications. Cipiesse’s use of Outline technologies dates back to the 1990s, when the company began incorporating the renowned manufacturer’s point-source loudspeakers into its productions. In the early 2000s, Cipiesse…
