LPS Lasersysteme has become the newest member of the Laserworld Group. The official announcement was presented during the Keynote at the Laserworld Group’s Open House Event in Berlin on 10 October. This step is regarded as a strategic milestone that strengthens the Laserworld Group’s global market penetration in the professional show laser system segment. It combines LPS’s long-time industry expertise with the Laserworld Group’s extensive, worldwide development, production, and distribution infrastructure. Founded in 1993 by Siegmund ‘Siggi’ Ruff, LPS Lasersysteme is located in Ofterdingen, Southwest Germany, and has been committed to the development and production of its own laser systems…
Author: TPi
At ETC’s London building, colleagues, collaborators, and long-time partners gathered not only to celebrate the company’s remarkable 50-year journey, but to look forward to what’s next. This wasn’t just any party; it was a landmark occasion honouring ETC’s 50 extraordinary years and the people who made them possible. It was December 1975 when four innovators: Fred, Jimmy, Gary and Bill set about making the first ETC console – the Mega Cue – and with that the company was born. What began as a passion project quickly grew into a company that would go on to redefine stage and architectural lighting…
We never imagined that this is what we would be doing, yet the choices and things we liked brought us to this industry, whether that is live entertainment, film, immersive or any other of these misunderstood industries. The key, the turning point, much like during the Renaissance or other great artistic eras, came down to exploration, and most importantly, curiosity. The idea of creating a podcast came to me after decades in these industries, reinventing myself every time, while at the same time, meeting some of the most amazing, intelligent and curious people. I was born just as the digital…
With an inventory of 600 CODA Audio loudspeakers available to providers for major events, dry hire specialist MOG Rent has become one of the biggest stockists of the brand’s sonic solutions on the continent. Highlighting CODA Audio’s “proprietary technologies, powerful performance, and compactness”, TPi explores why MOG Rent’s clients consistently turn to the brand for a wide range of projects. “The first element that makes CODA Audio attractive is the technologies used, particularly the annular diaphragm that drives the tweeter. This clearly made us want to explore CODA Audio products,” MOG Rent Technical Director, Étienne Maurin said, referencing the raft…
The UK’s live events and production industry runs on passion, creativity and the incredible skill of the people who bring shows to life. At the Production Services Association (PSA), we believe that supporting those people means investing in their growth – helping them build new skills, stay safe, and keep developing throughout their careers. That’s exactly what the Dave Keighley Bursary and our wider training initiatives are all about. Renamed in honour of Dave Keighley, a long-serving PSA council member, past chairman and stalwart of the global event production community, the bursary celebrates his dedication to supporting and uplifting others.…
With 18 years in the game, Ben Jackson knows the road like the back of his hand. He got his start behind the wheel, quickly moving up to backline tech for a string of touring acts – including two runs on the Vans Warped Tour. Since then, he’s gone global with Neck Deep and added names like Good Charlotte, Bullet for My Valentine, Deaf Havana, and Frank Turner & the Rattlesnakes to his collection of AAA passes. Jackson first crossed paths with YUNGBLUD in the early days, striking up a strong working relationship as the artist’s career took off. Since…
Messe Frankfurt, organisers of Prolight + Sound, have revealed that the 2026 edition is scheduled to take place at partner trade show, Light + Building. The news comes in response to challenges facing Prolight + Sound, which have arisen from the registration status after the early-bird booking period expired and the varying moods within the industry. Against this backdrop, organisers report, “it is not possible to hold a stand-alone event that would be satisfactory for all parties involved.” Prolight + Sound has been held in Frankfurt am Main for over 30 years. However, following the end of the early-bird booking…
‘Kindness, resilience, enthusiasm and fun’ – these were commonly used words when The Event Safety Shop (TESS) brought together leading industry professionals and 25 young people aspiring to develop careers in the live events sector, to discuss the myriad of opportunities available in live events and how best to reach them. ‘25 in 25 Inspiration Day’ was the pivotal moment of TESS’s celebration of the company’s quarter century of providing global event safety support for an incredible range of memorable events. Partnering with Production Futures, 25 people from across the UK were invited to join the TESS team and fellow…
When Prague’s renowned Queen tribute band Queenie set out to collaborate with the Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava, they faced a familiar audio engineering challenge: how to preserve the visceral impact of stadium rock while allowing a full symphony orchestra to maintain its natural clarity and presence. L-Acoustics L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology, deployed by Czech Certified Partner Pro Music across two sold-out nights at Prague’s O₂ Arena this May, provided the solution. The sound supplier was Pink Panther, a major Czech touring company and L-Acoustics K2 Partner. Queenie Relived: The Philharmonic delivered exceptional sonic integration to 30,000 fans, demonstrating L-ISA’s proven…
I realised when writing Touring and Mental Health: The Music Industry Manual that we needed to record an audiobook. Stress, exhaustion and competing demands can make sustaining attention tricky on the road. An audiobook would be a great option for neurodiverse people – like myself – who need content to be delivered in an engaging way. Luckily, Jeremy Hindmarsh from the English alternative rock band, Swervedriver, contacted us stating that he loved the paperback. He offered to produce an audiobook, so we got to work trying to craft something suitable for the exacting ears of people who work with sound…
How will live event professionals’ benefit from improvements to the Purelight Series? “We redesigned the whole concept, including the internal optical design and the scanning systems, to sculpt a product series with different power levels for different use scenarios. The Laserworld Purelight Series IP65 is available as 5W, 10W, 20W, 30W and now with up to 70W overall power. This covers the requirements for high precision and suitability for graphics projections and mappings with the 5W and 10W systems and caters for the demand for high power festival grade lasers with 30W, which is the somewhat standard range now. The…
Craig Sherwood, a much-loved husband, father and respected production manager, passed away on 16th June, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Australia and later making his home in the UK, Craig lived a life full of travel, music, and adventure. Affectionately nicknamed ‘Vlad the Impaler’, he was known for his fierce organisation, sharp wit and ability to keep even the most chaotic tours running on time. Over the years, he worked with bands including Siouxsie and the Banshees, Depeche Mode, Foreigner, Spear of Destiny, and many more, leaving his mark on festivals and events. Craig was…
With the goal of improving customer service, product availability and delivery efficiency, ADJ has revealed a new distribution partnership with Prolight Concepts in the UK. Supplying the industry for nearly 30 years and with a solid reputation, large UK-based warehouse, and experienced sales and customer support, Prolight is ideally placed to facilitate smooth distribution of ADJ products across the UK, including Northern Ireland. From 7 September, the company will offer the full ADJ catalogue of entertainment lighting, LED video panels, and atmospheric effects, providing after-sales support and service information. This will include distribution of sister brands Eliminator Lighting and AVANTE…
July marks the anniversary of two of the most iconic live music events in history, Live Aid in 1985 and Live8 in 2005. Both concerts captured the world’s attention and became powerful symbols of unity and global action, with security specialist Showsec involved in both. On 13 July 1985, Wembley Stadium in London played host to Live Aid – a groundbreaking benefit concert featuring Queen, U2, Elton John, David Bowie, The Who, and many more. With over a billion people watching across 150 countries, the aim was to raise funds and awareness for the famine in Ethiopia. What unfolded became…
Live Technology has announced two significant new appointments as the business bolsters its team to support customers across the live events sector, following its launch last month. Tim Haskell joins the dedicated live events distributor as Product Specialist – Professional Lighting, bringing more than 15 years of industry expertise with a focus on the film, TV, and broadcast sectors. Haskell will be supporting Live Technology’s professional lighting team, helping to expand its presence in these markets following the addition of SUMOLIGHT and Elation to its portfolio, alongside Martin Professional, Robert Juliat, Macula, and StageSmarts. Haskell joins from Rotolight, where he…
Italian manufacturer of professional audio products, K-array has announced the launch of its new online e-learning platform, enabling on demand access to high-quality training on K-array products and technologies. The courses are AVIXA certified, meaning learners can collect Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) Renewal Units, required for maintaining their continuing professional development. “The launch of our e-learning platform is a natural evolution of our commitment to increasing skills and knowledge within our industry,” explained Daniele Mochi, Customer Support Director at K-array. “Aimed at systems integrators, sound designers and everyone involved in audio design and installations, our courses provide learners with an…
Neutrik Group has announced the 50th anniversary of its brand, NEUTRIK. The company celebrated this milestone with a dynamic and heartfelt event at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, NC, just minutes from the company’s Americas headquarters. Held on 10 July, the milestone gathering brought together numerous attendees, including employees, customers, partners, dealers and distributors from across the region. With a theme inspired by speed, performance and innovation — all qualities shared by both NEUTRIK and NASCAR — the evening blended nostalgia, gratitude and forward momentum. A centrepiece video and photo montage honoured NEUTRIK’s 50-year legacy, highlighting innovations, key…
Something very special has been brewing at Glastonbury’s The Glade Stage for many years now. This is the place Funktion-One Founder Tony Andrews chooses as the playground for the loudspeaker manufacturer’s latest technological developments – where he continues a legacy that started at the very first Glastonbury Festival in 1971. This year, 54 years later, Andrews and Funktion-One, working in collaboration with Audio Plus, continued a trailblazing ethos that has established The Glade Stage as the place for the most exciting sonic experiences at the festival. New heights were reached thanks to a cutting-edge sound system that delivered what Andrews described…
