Renkus-Heinz has announced a new distribution partnership with Aplauz Audio. This strategic collaboration aims to expand Renkus-Heinz’s reach in Poland and provide local customers with audio solutions. Founded in 2003, Aplauz Audio has built a reputation as a trusted distributor of premium audio solutions. The company initially started with audio and video cabling and high-quality connectors, but over the years, Aplauz has grown into a key player in the Polish audio market, offering solutions from renowned manufacturers such as Sennheiser, Neumann, Merging Technologies and more. Through careful business development, Aplauz has cultivated a professional team, enhanced its logistics and warehouse…
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With the new partnership between LD Systems and Kfour Group Co, Ltd, the ANNY 10 mobile Bluetooth PA speaker with integrated battery and mixer is now available from Cambodia’s leading electronics retailer. In addition to the ANNY 10, Kfour’s portfolio also includes the LD Systems MAUI, STINGER, ICOA and CURV 500 series. “LD Systems has been one of the leading pro audio brands in Cambodia for over ten years,” said Bunarong Kit, Executive Director of Kfour Group. “With the column speakers, we have broken new ground and created previously non-existent demand. The ANNY series will also perfectly meet the growing…
TAF (Truss Aluminium Factory) introduced several new products at the ISE 2025 exhibition that showcased its focus on development of its product lines and new innovations. TAF’s new Safety Lock System, designed for use on TAF Tower 2, safely and effectively removes all weight of the grid from your chain hoists. The three-part system consists of a Safety Lock Tube (62mm by 6mm stainless steel), Sleeve Block Adapter, and Safety Lock Truss segment that mounts tightly on the sleeve block for safe, worry-free support you can trust. And speaking of Tower 2, it was standing tall and getting attention in…
Legends has announced that Chris Bray has been appointed President of Europe for the combined Legends and ASM Global business. In his expanded role, Bray will oversee the company’s business operations throughout the UK and Europe, which includes all areas of venue operation and revenue generation for a prominent portfolio of brands and venues in sports, entertainment, attractions, conventions, and leisure industries. Bray, who previously served as President of Europe for ASM Global, will take on his new role immediately and will be based at the company’s office in Manchester. Dan Levy, CEO of Legends, remarked: “The combination of Legends…
Rigger.co.uk a leading provider in the event rigging industry based in Milton Keynes, is delighted to announce a significant investment in MILOS S-QTQT 780 steel truss. The strategic acquisition reinforces the company’s commitment to providing robust, high-quality rigging solutions to the live events, entertainment, TV and broadcast sectors. MILOS S-QTQT 780 steel truss is renowned for its superior strength, durability and versatility, making it an ideal choice for heavy-duty applications. Designed to withstand substantial loads, it ensures enhanced safety and reliability for complex rigging structures. With this major investment in a steel superstructure for an upcoming production, Rigger.co.uk expands its…
Dear Evan Hansen brought an aesthetic focus on social anxiety to Broadway and West End stages, vividly and musically. In doing so, the theatrical production received considerable critical acclaim, nominated for nine Tony Awards and winning six, including Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Actor for Ben Platt, not to mention its list of Olivier and Grammy Awards. It also underscored musical theatre’s increasingly complex sonic environment, more dependent than ever on processing and effects that allow sound to support and reinforce the story and the emotions onstage. That’s why the arrival of Fourier Audio’s transform.engine, and especially its recent…
Designed to make DMX data distribution easier with less clutter, ADJ Lighting launch the RDM XS8, a 19″ rack-mount, eight-way DMX and RDM data splitter designed to deliver seamless signal distribution for entertainment lighting professionals. This powerful and reliable unit ensures efficient DMX and RDM signal amplification, electrical isolation, and regeneration, making it an essential tool for large-scale productions, theatres, concerts, and architectural lighting setups. The RDM XS8 allows users to distribute a single DMX input into eight electrically isolated outputs, preventing signal interference and ensuring a stable connection. By actively regenerating the DMX signal, it maintains reliability across long…
Redwood, the groundbreaking new Broadway musical starring Tony Award winner Idina Menzel, is more than seen and heard, it’s profoundly felt — its soul-stirring narrative brought to life through dazzling projected visuals and an immersive soundscape created by acclaimed sound designer Jonathan Deans. Leveraging Meyer Sound’s advanced technologies, Deans transforms the Broadway theatre environment into a vibrant, breathing forest where every sound envelops every audience member. Conceived by Menzel and director Tina Landau (who also wrote the book and co-wrote the lyrics) with music and co-lyrics by Kate Diaz, Redwood tells the poignant story of Jesse, a New Yorker who,…
Le Collectif La Bringue’s recent Kick-Start My Heart event was not only its biggest party of the year, but also its largest to date. Featuring a wealth of DJ talent, including Aykan, Cassie Raptor, Cera Khin, Øtta, Slam, and Somewhen, the French techno collective’s end-of-year celebration welcomed 6,000 guests to Parc des Expositions d’Angers in western France. Kick-Start My Heart was produced by La Bringue, with support and supervision from 99dB. Combeuil Audio was chosen to handle the sound design, delivering its largest Funktion-One deployment to date and the biggest sound system La Bringue has ever had at one of…
When British electronic music composer and producer, Tipper played his first theatre events since before the pandemic at the Orion Amphitheatre in Huntsville Alabama, sellout nights were guaranteed. What was also never in doubt was that the artist’s complex sonic narratives would require premium sound design and delivery. Philadelphia’s One-Source Productions, a trusted name in the live sound sector for eighteen years, provided the audio for the shows, with owner and CEO Joe Adkins, deploying a Funktion-One system comprising 20 Funktion-One Vero for mains, 12 F124 and 12 F221 subwoofers, and Funktion-One Evo for in-fills and out-fills. One-Source Productions has…
Europalco recently demonstrated its vast experience in event production with the successful execution of the Renault Group Convention, hosted at the MH Atlantic Hotel in Peniche, Portugal. In close partnership with agency Prestígio for Brands, the convention brought together around 300 participants for two distinct programs, a press presentation and an internal meeting, under the unifying theme “Shaping the Future Together.” Europalco, celebrating its 28th anniversary this year, provided a comprehensive range of production services during the event. The company delivered AV solutions, provided carefully selected furniture, executed a refined stage design, and implemented automation systems. A central feature of…
With over 1,500 companies exhibiting at ISE 2025 in Barcelona, Spain this year, 4K PTZ camera brand Bolin Technology stood out as the only company showcasing integrated ProAV solutions across Dante AV Ultra, Dante AV-H, NDI High Bandwidth, and NDI HX3, delivering an exclusive hands-on experience for attendees. Bolin’s booth featured a virtual production wall and included examples of the company’s outdoor and indoor PTZ cameras, encoders, and decoders, all networked together to demonstrate real-world virtual/mobile production and corporate AV workflows. In addition to its own booth, Bolin had a solid presence across the show floor, including being…
Formula 1 made history with its first-ever season launch at London’s O2 arena. Unveiling the 2025 car liveries while marking F1’s 75th anniversary, F1 75 Live brought together all ten teams and drivers for an evening of spectacle and high-energy entertainment. The world premiere event was brought to life by STUFISH Entertainment Architects in collaboration with production partner 1826, alongside creative visionary Brian Burke and DX7 Design. Together, they crafted an unforgettable experience that merged Formula 1’s signature speed with the thrill of live theatrical performance. The event was meticulously designed as a multi-sensory storytelling experience, with each reveal uniquely…
Lighting & Sound Distribution (LSD) has been named the new distributor of Elation and Obsidian products in Singapore. Since its establishment in 2001, Lighting & Sound Distribution has been a key player in the Southeast Asian entertainment and architectural markets. Renowned for offering the best quality products with exceptional service, LSD has built a reputation for excellence through turnkey projects across theatres, theme parks, night venues, hotels, shopping malls, cruise ships, and more. In addition to its comprehensive product line, LSD provides top-tier design, build, and programming services, as well as educational workshops and training for the community. Louis Teo,…
PLASA Focus Leeds returns to the Royal Armouries on 13-14 May 2025, bringing together the latest innovations and the brightest minds in live events, installation, and entertainment technology. With over 175 leading brands spanning audio, AV, lighting, rigging, and staging, the show floor will be brimming with groundbreaking technology and industry-first launches. Attendees can get hands-on with the latest products, connect directly with brand specialists, and build lasting relationships with industry peers. Lighting professionals can explore leading brands including headline sponsor Ambersphere, alongside Avolites, ChamSys, CHAUVET Europe, Entedi, ETC, GLP UK, Prolight, Robe UK, TMB, and White Light. Audio specialists…
For the fourth consecutive year, ProductionOne was selected as the AV provider for the ESPN-televised AutoZone Liberty Bowl Halftime Show. Leveraging the power of newly-acquired dBTechnologies VIO line array, featuring L1610 arrays and S218 subwoofers to provide flawless audio throughout the pre-game ceremonies and halftime entertainment. To optimizs sound coverage and efficiency, ProductionOne configured the VIO system on six custom carts, each featuring L1610 three-way tops stacked over S218 subwoofers. These mobile systems were rolled onto the field for the national anthem and repositioned for the halftime performance. The VIO system’s lightweight yet powerful design ensured even sound throughout the…
Lightware has not only renewed its brand identity in 2024, but has now unveiled its redesigned website – designed to offer a more modern, user-friendly, and intuitive experience for its global customers. The new site features streamlined navigation, enhanced search functionality, and several upgraded tools to improve accessibility and support for Lightware’s products and solutions. Reflecting Lightware’s commitment to innovation and efficiency, the new website is hosted on a cutting-edge AWS cloud server, ensuring extreme speed and accessibility from anywhere in the world. Previously hosted on a physical server, the website faced challenges, such as slower speeds in some regions, which…
The live events industry is full of passionate caring people who go above and beyond, and Backup Partners are a shining example of just that. During 2024, Backup welcomed three new companies to their list of partners, and it is our great pleasure to announce L-Acoustics, Platinum Partners, Chauvet, Gold Partners and Carallon, Sliver Partners. The contribution that all Backup Tech partners make is testimony to the spirit of the industry and each company has its own unique reason for joining. The end result is the same: helping continue the amazing work Backup does to support industry family members when…
