The entertainment world is gathering in Rimini, Italy, from 23 to 25 March for the new edition of Multimedia Integration Expo (MIR) – dedicated to technological innovation in the live events and audiovisual industry. This year, Claypaky returns to the stage to showcase its most innovative lighting technologies in the Audiosales Live Experience Area. This exclusive space in Hall C2 will host the Claypaky Product Show, where visitors can see Claypaky’s latest innovations in action. “In recent years, Audiosales and Claypaky have organised a series of events to introduce and provide hands-on experiences with new technologies and products, starting with…
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Adlib returned to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall stage for the largest annual music industry careers event for young people in the North of England in March. The team engaged with attendees to discuss career paths and showcase the inspiring roles available in the live events industry. Over 700 people attended the 2025 Liverpool Philharmonic Music Industry Careers Fest, which was delivered in partnership with Universal Music, Spotify, UK Music, PLASA, LIPA, Revere Arts, and LIMF Academy. Adlib has a long-standing tradition of supporting the next generation of talent through regular open days at Adlib HQ, as well as providing…
The Production Services Association (PSA) has revealed the addition of three new council members: Mark Bannister, Mary Shelley-Smith, and Lisa Ryan, who will play crucial roles in guiding the association in 2025. Bannister brings extensive production management experience, having worked with some of the UK’s largest agencies on major global events. While Shelley-Smith has significant expertise in production and crew catering within the music, entertainment, film, and TV sectors. Eat to the Beat was one of the PSA’s founding members and is a part of The Global Infusion Group and Ryan has a rich background, with a career encompassing the…
RCF has announced the appointment of Brian Espinosa to the newly created position of Western Territory Manager. In this role, Espinosa will oversee sales and marketing support activities across the western United States, further strengthening RCF’s presence in the region. The announcement was made by Tarik Solangi, RCF Vice President of Sales & Marketing, and underscores RCF’s ongoing expansion in the U.S. market. Espinosa brings over two decades of experience in the professional audio industry, having worked extensively in sound reinforcement, integration and event production. His career began in 1998 at Cakewalk Music Software, where he managed customer support and…
Avid has revealed the expansion of its executive leadership team (ELT) with the appointment of three experienced executives: Tom Sharma as Chief Technology Officer, Dominic Constandi as Chief Customer Officer, and Kenna Hilburn as Senior Vice President of Product. “With the appointment of Tom, Dominic and Kenna we now have a world-class leadership team that will steer our vision, and support our focus on providing the most complete and flexible end-to-end solutions,” said Avid CEO Wellford Dillard. “Their expertise and leadership will enable us to deliver for our customers and empower greater creators, delivering the tools, workflows, and services they…
The Dolby Theatre was filled with anticipation as audio engineers and broadcast professionals utilised Shure’s state-of-the-art technology to deliver pristine audio quality at the 97th Academy Awards. With a dedicated team of experts and a robust lineup of Shure gear, including TwinPlex lavalier microphones and Axient Digital wireless systems, the event’s audio production once again set the gold standard for live television broadcasting. The crew list boasted A1 Broadcast, Paul Sandweiss; Music Mixer, Biff Dawes; Orchestra Mixer, Tommy Vicari; Monitors, Michael Parker; Orchestra Monitors, Tom Pesa; FOH, Patrick Batzell and RF Frequency Coordinator, Steve Vaughn. Jeremy Peters, Doja Cat, Monitor…
PK Sound, the robotic line array company, has formally released the Tx Series of intelligent multi-purpose point source modules, beginning with the ‘ultra-versatile’ Tx14 and Tx26. Configured and controlled via PK .dynamics software, the Tx Series complements PK Sound’s Trinity range of robotic line source systems to offer a complete solution for a myriad of mobile and installed applications. “The Tx Series embodies our product philosophy of handling the widest possible array of applications with the fewest individual products,” shared Colton Schmidt, Engineering Manager with PK Sound. “The Tx14 and Tx26 offer premium standalone performance with onboard DSP, AVB networking,…
The deadline for Showlight’s new Emerging Professionals Bursary/Scholarship Scheme has been extended to Monday 31 March 2025. Aimed at early career freelance professionals to help make attendance more affordable, this is a fantastic opportunity to win a ‘scholarship’ that gives you access to some of the most creative minds in the entertainment lighting industry. Successful applicants will have free access to Showlight 2025’s full schedule of activities (ticket price normally €580.00) including the Papers Sessions, Workshops, Exhibition, Welcome Reception (in Dijon’s ornate, historic Salle des États), Company Dinners and the grand Conference Dinner in a glamorous, as yet undisclosed, location.…
PRG (Production Resource Group) has announced promotions within its Corporate Events (CE) division, including production veteran Matt Hohmann to Senior Director of Production Services, alongside the addition of five Technical Directors (TDs). Most recently serving as Director of Production Services, Hohmann originally began his career as a lighting intern at the company before quickly ascending the ranks. His leadership in production services – and close focus on process enhancement and operational excellence – has been pivotal in managing a robust pipeline at PRG. In conjunction with Hohmann’s advancement comes the appointment of Eric Hanson, Justin Juriga, Wendy Coop, James Oyler, and Walker Harris as the division’s new Technical Directors. This…
Christie – a wholly owned subsidiary of Ushio Inc. – has announced the appointment of Sean James as Executive Vice President of Global Sales & Service at Christie. In this new role, James will lead the sales function and continue to lead the company’s service organisation. “Sean’s proven leadership, combined with his ability to foster strong, lasting relationships, makes him highly qualified to lead our sales and service teams,” said Michael Phipps, President and Chief Operating Officer, Christie. “His extensive experience in visual technologies and services, uniquely positions him to lead our new optimized operations to better serve our customers while…
Strawberry Sound has become the latest audio visual production company in a growing list of New Zealand production companies to invest in a JBL VTX A Series line array system. The upgrade emphasises the company’s continued commitment to excellence in audio, providing the best professional audio solutions to their customers. Strawberry Sound provide full production services to top performers and promoters in the entertainment industry and celebrate 40 years in business this year. From concerts and festivals to award shows and gala dinners, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering outstanding audio visual experiences. A proud JBL user…
Universal Pixels (UP) recently supplied three upstage Roe V4ST LED walls with Brompton Technology processing, Panasonic RQ35 projectors, UC4000 and UE150 cameras, and Disguise media servers for Snow Patrol’s latest tour – in celebration of the band’s eighth LP, The Forest is the Path. The album gave the sell-out tour a theme of growth and overgrowth. Roll drops coming in and out are among the unique production elements bringing an extra dimension to Atticus Finch and Flint Studio’s imagery in front of the band’s trademark projection and LED layers. Snow Patrol are on the road infrequently, it’s six years since…
How did it feel to be awarded the TPi Industry Recognition Award? “From the first school show, I instinctively knew that somehow, I needed to make this my career. The fact that it has since allowed me to travel the world in an industry that creates amazing experiences for communities everywhere has been incredible. To realise my peers regard me as an influencer and an advocate for change is a true honour and I am beyond grateful.” What were some of your highlights from the 2025 TPi Awards? “Seeing Nicole Erin Massey getting the award for Production Manager of the…
Celebrating over four decades since the release of their first two albums, 1982s Kissing to be Clever and 1983s Colour By Numbers, Culture Club toured arenas across the UK and Ireland with special guests Tony Hadley and Heaven 17. Considered by many as British music icons who captured the zeitgeist of the ’80s, they were accompanied by exceptional production values and a modernised sound, supplemented by impressive session musicians on stage, and supported by a dedicated, almost completely Northern touring crew behind the scenes. Advance Production Manager, Joe Stenhouse of SJM Concerts and Touring Production Manager, Peter Shorten of Axiom…
What is CORE+ technology and how can it benefit those operating in live events? “CORE+ is an innovative technology within DPA miniature microphones that neutralises distortion across the entire dynamic range of a microphone. For live events, CORE+ ensures sound is captured with even greater authenticity at any volume. The real benefit of CORE+ lies in maintaining a consistent sound character as SPL increases.” What was the idea and guiding principles behind the creation of CORE+ technology? “We are committed to providing audio professionals with the best possible tools — ensuring exceptional sound quality with minimal effort. We continuously push…
In times of globalisation and the ‘self-preservation-at-all-costs’ ethic, it’s almost a quaint oddity to see Entec entering its 57th year as a family-run business, with its independence intact, stock running high and welcoming a new member to the main board – Head of Audio for the past five years, Dan Scantlebury, who recently took a seat at the high table under the new title of Operations and Technical Director. Scantlebury’s arrival at Entec – the longest serving independent lighting and PA rental company in the UK – was arguably a marriage made in heaven and not only because it gave…
What market needs or gaps did you aim to fill with the development of PARAGON? “PARAGON was designed as a refined workhorse fixture that is at home in almost any application. You can take it from a live music show to a rave to a corporate event before lighting a theatre play. It performs perfect in any of those and many other use cases. To achieve the most versatility, we designed it from the ground up with some primary goals. Namely, to create the best light quality in its class while retaining very high output and incorporate a variable CRI…
“What is often forgotten is that a person in the wardrobe department is often the last person an artist sees before they go on stage; as well as helping them change, they are the one who can help a performer calm down or alternatively put them on edge. The costumes are only part of the conversation,” began Go For Wardrobe Co-Director, Mike Bolton, discussing the role of the wardrobe department with TPi. Looking back at the progression of the live events industry, we now have departments serviced by dedicated companies that never existed several decades ago, with video and automation…
