With the TRUSSTILT, HOF expands its portfolio with a robust and precise tilt device for the secure mounting of AV equipment on trusses. The TRUSSTILT is a robust and precise tilting device designed for the secure connection of HOFKON trusses with professional AV equipment used in event technology. It has been specifically developed for high loads and standardised mounting systems in the AV industry, offering maximum flexibility while ensuring a high level of operational safety. The TRUSSTILT provides a tilt range from 0° to 105°, adjustable in fine 2.5° increments, and supports loads of up to 75 kg across the…
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WMSA Europe has been launched, establishing a unified European platform to represent wireless microphone users and RF professionals and to safeguard spectrum access for audio Programme Making and Special Events (PMSE). Under the banner “The European Voice of Wireless Microphone & RF Professionals”, WMSA Europe addresses a critical reality: wireless audio usage is expanding rapidly while spectrum availability continues to shrink. Increasing regulatory pressure on audio PMSE spectrum — particularly in the UHF range, including the 600 MHz band — threatens to exacerbate an already acute imbalance between growing operational demand and regulatory access. Wireless microphones and RF systems are…
White Light recently supported lighting designer Lucía Sánchez Roldán on The Manningtree Witches at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester. The production, adapted by Ava Pickett from A. K. Blakemore’s acclaimed novel, presents the Essex witch trials through a lens that feels current, vivid and emotionally immediate. Sánchez Roldán’s lighting design responds directly to this, shaping a strong and expressive visual environment. From her earliest conversations with the creative team, Sánchez Roldán felt a powerful connection to the material. “The story needed to feel muscular and strong,” she explained. “The novel is full of poetry and rhythm, and Ava’s adaptation carries that…
Award-winning live design and creative production studio, NeonBlack, chose a rig of Ayrton Rivale Profiles as the workhorse lighting fixtures to light the recent Wales Investment Summit 2025 which, presided over by First Minister for Wales, Eluned Morgan MS, took place on 30 November at the International Conference Centre of Wales in Newport (ICCW). Nearly 350 delegates from 29 countries attended this key event, hosted by the Welsh government with the express aim of encouraging high-value international investment into Wales. Looking to create a different, more exciting experience from the traditional conference dinner, the Welsh Government approached NeonBlack directly, requesting…
Twenty years after its original debut, Le Roi Soleil has returned to the stage with a completely refreshed production, bringing the story of Louis XIV back to audiences in Paris and across France during a new tour spanning 2025 and 2026. With video now playing a central role in the stage design, the technical team behind the musical turned to SMODE’s real-time compositing and media server platform to manage the majority of the show’s visual environment. Originally premiering in September 2005 at the Palais des Sports in Paris, Le Roi Soleil tells the story of the young Louis XIV as…
Martin Audio has announced the appointment of Nat Houle as Product Support Specialist, a move designed to further bolster the sales and deployment of Martin Audio and TiMax spatial solutions across the United States and Canada. A 2025 USITT Rising Star winner for sound design, Houle brings a distinguished background in creative sound design to the role, with a specific technical expertise and passionate advocacy for immersive audio. As a student at the State University of New York at New Paltz, Houle’s university thesis — “Spatialised Theatrical Experiences: Concepts and Discoveries in Object-Based Sound Design” — led directly to the…
Front of house engineer James Butera has been touring with Halsey since 2023, and Schyler Blackman, monitor engineer, has been with them for almost a year. Both engineers are enjoying the DiGiCo Quantum 338, supplied by Clair Global for this high-energy world tour. Halsey is an American singer-songwriter, originally from New Jersey and her global appeal is underlined by over 31 billion streams, five chart-topping studio albums and 29 singles. Halsey’s latest sold-out world tour Back to Badlands, was a celebration of her album Badlands, which debuted in 2015. The tour started last October, visiting the USA, Canada, Mexico, Europe,…
White Light has taken stock of new Martin MAC Encore Two fixtures from exclusive UK distributor Live Technology. The MAC Encore Two represents the latest evolution of Martin’s LED profile platform. Building on the legacy of the original Encore Series, the new fixture delivers higher output, enhanced colour rendition, and refined optical precision – combining the brightness required for large scale productions with the nuanced control demanded by theatrical designers. Dominic Yates, Head of Lighting at White Light, commented: “This investment ensures that our clients have immediate access to one of the most anticipated profile fixtures currently entering the market.…
In 2025, Disturbed took to the road for The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour, celebrating their sensational career with sold-out arenas in every corner of the United States and Europe. Their two sets, one of their 5x-platinum album The Sickness plus a set of their greatest hits, were supported each night by a Cohesion PA. The heavy metal quartet, known for chart-topping hits such as Down with the Sickness, Stupify, I Will Not Break, and Bad Man, Disturbed wanted their fans to experience riveting shows with clear, impactful sound in each market — and in each seat. The chosen Cohesion PA…
Digital Audio Denmark [DAD] has promoted Kurt Howell to the post of VP of Sales, North America. Howell – a veteran of the pro audio industry with nearly five decades of experience in sales, audio engineering, and live sound production – has served as part of DAD’s team in the United States for the past six years. His new position strengthens DAD’s presence in North America and represents the brand’s continued commitment to providing the highest quality interfaces and AoIP solutions to the North American market. Howell initially joined DAD in 2019 as Director of Sales, North America. During his…
DirectOut has appointed Giacomo Previ to the role of Director of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships. A highly accomplished strategist with over 30 years of excellence in the pro-audio sector, Previ will lead the company’s global marketing strategy and drive high-level industry alliances. Previ brings a formidable track record to DirectOut. His career includes eight years managing OEM Sales at Powersoft and a 14-year tenure as Director of Sales and Marketing at 18 Sound, where he was instrumental in scaling global partnerships. His background is further strengthened by key roles in product management and marketing communications at Mackie Designs and RCF,…
The Pink Bows Foundation has launched its new e-learning course, Introduction to Showstop Procedure, at London’s ILMC 38, marking another major milestone in its mission to improve safety standards across the global live events industry. The Showstop Procedure was launched at ILMC 37 (March 2025), created to reduce system failure and support safer live events through a global standardised competency framework for safety-critical decision making during live events. Since launch, more than 650 event professionals have completed the training, contributing to safer event delivery for audiences of over 35 million people worldwide. The internationally accredited Showstop Procedure training provides a…
Special Event Services (SES) will once again deploy its Outline GTO line-array system for Luke Combs’ forthcoming 2026 US stadium tour. The production will open on 21 March at Allegiant Stadium, marking the fourth consecutive year that SES has provided Outline’s flagship system for one of country music’s most successful touring productions. A central figure in the continued growth of Combs’ live production is Michael Brammer, Chief Strategy Officer of Concert Stuff Group (CSG), and long-time strategic partner for Luke Combs’ touring operations. Through SES and CSG, Brammer has overseen the expansion of the production from arenas to full-scale stadium…
ETC has announced new changes to its Northern European sales territory, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering enhanced service and support to its growing customer base across the region. To better support ETC’s expanding customer network, whilst continuously improving the effectiveness of the company’s sales department, the Northern European region will be divided into two distinct territories, effective immediately: ‘Benelux’: Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg and ‘Nordics’: Greenland, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and the Faroe Islands As part of this restructuring and the increased demand in the region, Robbi Nassi has been promoted to Associate Regional Manager and will…
After 12 years as the established charity fundraiser for the live events industry, the Backup Tech Village Fete is stepping into its next era, and it’s heading north. Built on momentum, shaped by feedback, and driven by the community it exists to support, the Village Fete is moving to a brand-new ‘village’ for 2026, expanding its reach, scale, and ambition while staying true to everything that makes it special. This summer, the fete takes over Whilton Mill Karting Circuit, Daventry – a nationally recognised motorsport venue offering the space, facilities, and atmosphere to deliver the biggest Village Fete yet. For…
Live music and events promoters PSE Belgium & PSE Germany have raised €50,000 and counting for music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins through sales of a limited edition vinyl, celebrating 40 years of live performances from the promoter’s annual ‘Night of the Proms’ concert series. Nordoff and Robbins is the UK’s largest music therapy charity, with a unique approach shaped by more than 60 years of practice. Nordoff and Robbins’ trained music therapists use music to break through the barriers caused by life-limiting illness, disability and social isolation. Its work can be transformative, from an adult with dementia reconnecting with…
White Light (WL) has announced the retirement of Technical Director Dave Isherwood, marking the culmination of a remarkable 37‑year career that has helped define the company’s technical direction, culture and operational excellence. Isherwood’s connection with White Light began even before his full‑time start in 1989. His earliest memories take him back to Filmer Road, spending a summer coiling cables. His first weeks on staff involved preparing colour for PAR64 semaphore changers and repainting brand‑new Rainbow scrollers for M. Butterfly, a task that had to be repeated when the colour choice changed. These moments captured the improvisational, collaborative spirit of White…
d&b audiotechnik has become the first audio manufacturer to pledge regular support to Liveline, a new initiative set up by Music Venue Trust and Save Our Scene to strengthen the UK grassroots music sector. The new partnership sees d&b become Liveline’s official audio partner, committing annual contributions to the Liveline Fund, which is a fully funded national touring programme designed to address the root causes of the touring crisis. The support also includes the donation of a d&b sound system installed on the SOS Fire Truck, a vehicle converted with state-of-the-art show technology and used to spread the word across…
