ER Productions has introduced a new IOSH Approved Safe Working With Stage Pyrotechnics course, setting a new industry standard for pyrotechnic safety and competency. Designed for the international live entertainment market to equip professionals with essential knowledge and best practices, this groundbreaking course is unique and designed to provide structured, internationally recognised training for those working with live stage effects. Safe Working with Stage Pyrotechnics is setting a new benchmark of competency in line with recognised standards through engaging, hands-on practice, ensuring participants meet global industry standards for safety and professionalism. The course blends in-depth theoretical instruction with hands-on demonstrations…
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It is with great sadness that KV2 Audio shares the news of the passing of its founder and industry pioneer George Krampera Sr. George had a passion for everything audio and dedicated his whole life to making the world sound better. On this journey he travelled the globe, creating market-defining products and producing revenue streams for many of the biggest names in Pro Audio. After spending time in Canada and Italy, before eventually settling back in his homeland of the Czech Republic, George earned a reputation as one of the most significant and revolutionary transducer designers in the history of…
On 1 February 2025, legendary Basque band Esne Beltza bade farewell to their fans with a spectacular final concert at Bilbao Arena in Miribilla, Spain. With 8,000 people in attendance, the event was a true celebration of the band’s career, featuring a stunning visual production that matched the energy of their music. At the heart of the lighting design were 24 Ayrton Rivale Profile fixtures, used extensively to enhance the atmosphere of the show. The concert marked one of the first major events in Spain to feature Rivale Profile, showcasing its power, precision, and efficiency in a large-scale production. Lighting…
The Sleep Token experience is all about the music; the band are completely anonymous, so there are no egos or names to get in the way, just enigmatic hits that defy genre categorisation attempts. Thom Pike, Front of House engineer, has been with the band ever since their third gig in 2018. For their latest tour, his mixing desk of choice was a Quantum 338. Monitor engineer, Samuel Schmitt, a long time DiGiCo fan, choosing them consistently throughout his career, is also using a Quantum 338. Both engineers explain why DiGiCo desks are the perfect fit for this huge, high-profile…
Follow-Me has partnered with ULA Group in Australia and New Zealand. The new partnership marks an exciting milestone for both companies, expanding access to Follow-Me’s cutting-edge performer tracking technology across the region. With ULA Group’s vast industry expertise and comprehensive service and support, paired with Follow-Me’s world-class automated follow-spot solutions, the collaboration promises to deliver innovative and highly customisable lighting and tracking systems for major entertainment and production projects. Follow-Me’s performer tracking solutions provide accurate positional data for multi-target, multi-fixture follow-spots, as well as for immersive audio systems and video content mapping, resulting in more dynamic, immersive, and responsive lighting…
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STUFISH Entertainment Architects have been unveiled as the stage designers for the highly anticipated electronic Adriatic Sound Festival, set to take place at Fano Airport, Italy, from June 13-14, 2025. For two electrifying days, the airport will be transformed into a vibrant festival venue, drawing inspiration from Fano’s ancient Roman heritage as a hub for social connection. Marking its debut edition, the festival will bring together some of the world’s most renowned electronic music artists for an unforgettable experience. At the heart of the festival’s design is STUFISH’s Infinity Stage, an architectural statement that seamlessly merges history with the future.…
Funktion-One has introduced six new loudspeakers plus the new IP55 Compact Range at ISE 2025 in Barcelona. These additions further reinforce the loudspeaker manufacturer’s commitment to superior sound quality, innovative design and unparalleled performance across a variety of applications. Introducing the new Funktion-One loudspeaker launches: F61 brings an outstanding level of performance to a wide range of applications, including music venues, hospitality, fashion, galleries, studio reference and domestic use. Following the same design principles as the popular F81.2 and F101.2, the F61 sits between the F5.2 and F81.2 in the Funktion-One Compact Range. It achieves very low distortion and excellent…
Having recently crossed its milestone 40th anniversary and added its 1,000th team member at the close of 2024, L-Acoustics heads into NAMM and the new year touting the news that Bryan Bradley has joined the company as CEO Americas. The announcement jointly comes from worldwide L-Acoustics co-CEOs Laurent Vaissié and Hervé Guillaume, to whom Bradley reports. Bryan Bradley now oversees all of the manufacturer’s North, Central, and South American operations and will be sharing his time between the global hub in Westlake Village, California and a new Americas operations and creative hub at Nashville Yards when it officially opens later…
Stage 4, a rental company based in Singapore, has joined the growing list of Singaporean rental companies to use Ayrton products and the first in Singapore to invest in Rivale Profiles. The company explained its decision to add Rivale Profile to its stock. “We chose Rivale Profile for our inventory so that we can cater for the wide range of lifestyle and conference related events that we work on. We had been using other brands for around 15 years and we needed to replenish our moving heads. We had heard lots of positive news from the industry about Ayrton and…
Funktion-One has appointed Rob Hofkamp as Business Development Consultant for the United States. With nearly four decades of experience in the professional audio industry, Hofkamp brings a wealth of expertise in brand development, marketing, and commercial audio integration. Hofkamp began his pro audio career in 1984. His extensive experience spans the recording studio sector, commercial audio and live sound, making him an invaluable asset to Funktion-One’s growing presence in North America. “Over the years in the pro audio industry, I have had great respect for the products that Tony Andrews has created, and the opportunity to work with Tony and…
Ayrton has revealed Mamba a versatile lighting concept. Equipped with a laser source twice as powerful as Cobra, Mamba delivers a multitude of new psychedelic effects. As the first laser-sourced IP65 fixture in Ayrton’s 6 Series, Mamba boasts unmatched graphic capabilities, featuring 18 motors dedicated solely to effects creation. It offers a vast selection of 92 fixed and rotating metal gobos across two wheels, specifically designed to sculpt light in “beam” mode. An endlessly rotating ovoid animation wheel adds to its dynamic arsenal. The gobos can be paired with an initial level of two palettes, each containing four individually rotating,…
ACT Entertainment has made two promotions and announced a retirement in the company’s technical service department. CTO Mario Collazo retires from the firm while Ryan Kanarek has been promoted to Director of Technical Services and Dustin Barnes has been elevated to the role of Software Support Manager. Mario Collazo retired after 29 years of service at ACT Entertainment; he joined ACT in 1996 and became CTO three years ago. One of the company’s longest tenured employees, Collazo leaves in place a roster of experienced technical personnel who ensure that ACT’s service and support will continue to be best in class.…
d&b audiotechnik announces the launch of the CCL System (Compact Cardioid Line Array), the first product in the new CL Series. This system provides broadband directivity control with low frequency cardioid behaviour in a passive design, enabling single channel amplifier operation – an industry first in the compact line array category. The CCL features a revised implementation of a patented d&b design to bring the acclaimed cardioid directivity and electroacoustic performance, formerly only available in d&b SL Series models, to smaller, closer audience areas, more installation applications, and a broader range of customers. At the heart of the system are…
On New Year’s Day 2025, LD Systems celebrated 50 years and took a significant step toward securing its future by becoming a part of the Clair Global Group through acquisition. This partnership honours LD Systems’ rich legacy while providing the resources and shared vision to ensure its continued growth and success for the future. LD Systems, based in Houston, Texas, with additional offices in San Antonio and Austin, is a premier provider of audio, video, and lighting production services and installed solutions serving the US market and beyond. “We were impressed with LD’s caring culture, long-term client relationships, and their…
Adding significant new features, the latest firmware update for Yamaha DM7 digital mixers is now available, alongside the new, versatile PY64-D Dante interface card. Together they add immersive functions and more, helping DM7 users to create an even wider range of bespoke live and installed sound systems. The latest DM7 Version 1.60 firmware brings remote control to AFC Image, Yamaha’s object-based immersive system, creating efficient workflows for immersive audio experiences in the live environment. It also adds 5.1 surround panning and monitoring to the DM7’s Broadcast package expansion. Through close collaboration with Digital Audio Labs, the latest firmware has also…
Entedi closed out a remarkable 2024 with major announcements that set the stage for continued growth in 2025 and beyond. With an expanding team, the announcement of a brand-new Board of Directors, and some exciting plans for the New Year, Entendi are all about keeping things fresh, innovative, and for the creatives. Founder Cally Bacchus reflected on the year, saying: “2024 was a whirlwind of everything I love about this industry. Our team has grown, our partners continue to amaze us with their boundary-pushing innovations, and we’re thrilled to be backing the next generation of industry talent through our technical…
The Palau Sant Jordi is the largest indoor arena in Spain, but even this sleek 18,000-capacity venue couldn’t contain all the energy and excitement generated by the 19th edition of the annual Los 40 Music Awards held there this November. First there was the music, with 17 internationally acclaimed artists performing 40 songs, the ceremony celebrated virtually every facet of Latin and urban music. There were also the glittering awards presentations — and this year an extra dimension, as Los 40 served as a telethon, partnering with The Red Cross to raise money for those affected by the 2024 Spanish…
