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UK - LSi is sad to report the passing of Dave Keighley on 9 June 2025. Until May 2024, Keighley had served as Chairman of the PSA (Production Services Association) before ill health led to his retirement. Prior to that, he enjoyed a long career in lighting, design and production, touring with many leading artists and leading several big-name companies, including of Light and Sound Design (LSD), Syncrolite LLC, SGM Lighting and PRG Europe, where he was managing director from 1998 to 2008.

A statement from the PSA reads: “Dave was instrumental, together with other well-known industry names, in forming the PSA in the late ‘80s. Over many decades, Dave continued to promote, support and advocate for the association’s work, representing those who work in live

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UK - The latest addition to Doughty’s industry-standard Quick Trigger clamp range, the Lightweight Quick Trigger joins the Baby Quick Trigger, Twenty Clamp, Slimline Quick Trigger and Titan in the growing portfolio.

The Lightweight Quick Trigger is 5mm narrower than the Standard Slimline providing more opportunities to rig between truss cords, while maintaining the customary stability familiar to users of the T58301.

Machined from 6082 T6 aluminium, and 316 stainless steel, the Lightweight Quick Trigger is designed from the outset as a rugged all-weather clamp capable of prolonged use in outdoor environments.

Developed and manufactured in Doughty’s UK factory, the IP58650 Lightweight Quick Trigger is finished as standard in Satin Black powder coat and supplied with an M10 A4 Stainless Steel fixing kit.

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Copyright Matters - The controversial data bill, which has garnered opposition from leading industry figures including Elton John, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ian McKellen, has passed through parliament without an amendment that would have given creatives more control over their work.

The Data (Use and Access) Bill is now ready for royal assent and has passed without an amendment that would have ensured copyright owners were given transparency over the "scraping" of their intellectual property by big tech.

The ultimate defeat of the amendment, spearheaded by crossbench peer and filmmaker Beeban Kidron, represents a disappointment for swathes of creatives, who urged the government to accept the amendment to protect against "the mass theft of creative works that continues to take place".

Speaking in support of passing the bill without the

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Germany - Hit TV show Dein Song showcased the best emerging songwriters this spring with each contestant performing amid bespoke content displayed on three LED screens, all driven by Hippotizer Media Servers.

Creative production studio LUPIXX used two Boreal+ MK2s, supplied by ETC, to deliver a wealth of content created by Saskia Olma at LUPIXX and her team. “We were responsible for the content design of the finale, creating custom animations, visual concepts, and LED stage content to support the young songwriters’ performances and bring their music to life in an atmospheric and powerful way,” explains Olma. “The Boreal+ MK2 Media Servers are so user friendly, easy to set up and good to go, making the process and realisation of the show stress-free.”

The popular programme is produced by ZDF in collaboration with children’s channe

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USA - JJ Grey had one bit of advice for the artists who joined him and his band Mofro for their two-day festival, The Blackwater Sol Revival, which kicked off 24 May. ‘Don’t stand on the side of the stage because I’m going to put you on the spot’.

The artist was true to his word. Guest stars, a group that included John Anderson, The Marshall Tucker Band, Season 24 The Voice winner Huntley, and 49 Winchester, were called up on stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre in St Augustine, FL. to join JJ Grey & Mofro as they performed their captivating blend of southern rock and blues with a distinctive touch of jazz.

Setting an engaging atmosphere on stage, while supporting each artist with strong, natural-looking light was a Martin Thomas design that featured an even 100 Chauvet Professional fixtures supplied by AVL Production

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USA - The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theatre, also known as The Ruth at dōTERRA, opened its doors on 4 January 2025, and is already making a name for itself as a premier performing arts venue. A culmination of years of planning, the new venue in Pleasant Grove, Utah is equipped with Elation’s latest lighting technology.

The venue houses two theatres, the 670-seat Scott and Karen Smith Grand Theatre and the intimate 300-seat Lindsay Legacy Theatre. Elation lighting graces both theatres, including 40 Artiste Monet luminaires and 88 KL Profile FC fixtures, supplied by Barbizon Light of the Rockies, and 103 Fuze Pendant Compact fixtures, sold by Elation dealer Brio Technologies. Michael Gray, head of lighting at The Ruth, specified fixture types and quantities.

The theatre operated for 35 years as the Hale Center Theatre Orem, a small semi-professional thea

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UK - With its origins in the celebrated MiNT Club in Leeds, MiNT Festival is Yorkshire’s biggest dance music event. The festival, which evolved from a collection of local gatherings, takes place near the city on a purpose-built arena at the 130-acre Newsam Farm, attracting thousands of Leeds music lovers to its multiple stages.

Now a prominent event in the UK festival calendar, MiNT’s reputation was further enhanced by this year’s edition which featured Josh Baker's You&Me, Morgan Seatree's Unfussy, plus Patrick Topping, Kettama, East End Dubs, and more. East Anglia-based Audio Plus provided sound across the site.

More than 30 years in the business has seen Audio Plus become a widely trusted partner for touring, festivals, special events, and installations, and the company has taken care of MiNT since its inceptio

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Cameo's P6 is a future-proof LED profiler with a powerful 600 W RGBACL engine and 16,000 lumens. It’s an energy-efficient replacement for 2.5 kW halogen profile lights in theatres and venues. With excellent light quality and natural colour rendering, it fits perfectly in theatres, musicals, TV studios, congresses, and live events.

With an LED life of 50,000 hours and low power use, the P6 cuts energy costs and supports the EU’s ‘Green Deal’ goals for climate neutrality by 2050. It also meets updated eco-design rules for lighting.

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UK - On 4 June, the Association of British Theatre Technicians hosted its Annual Awards after a busy first day of the ABTT Theatre Show at Alexandra Palace, London. This event is a cornerstone of the ABTT, dedicated to honouring outstanding contributions to the theatre and live events sector and recognises the achievements of those who are shaping the future of the industry.

Ted Moore, director at sponsors TAIT, said of the Awards: “TAIT is really proud to be here once again to sponsor the ABTT Awards, which I truly believe are the best award presentations anywhere in our industry. We wish all the nominees good luck and give congratulations to whoever the winners may be.”

The five Product Awards recognise the achievements of products which are substantially new to the market during the last 12 months and are available now for purchase, immediate

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UK - Wealdstone FC has announced a partnership with Version 2, who will become its official digital & broadcast partner.

Its logo will feature prominently on the Stones first-team shorts for the duration of the next two campaigns, alongside branding across the stadium and matchday publications. 

Version 2 are lighting rental specialists for the broadcast and event industries supplying a broad range of productions, including Strictly Come Dancing, Britain’s Got Talent and the BAFTA Awards.

The company is also active in the sports outside broadcast sector, supplying lighting facilities to the FIFA World Cup, Premiership Rugby and Wimbledon Tennis Championship.

This is its first football partnership having previously served as the official partner of Boxxer and Sky Sports Boxing and most recently Saracen

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UK - Pharos Architectural Controls has announced John Jarrard as the new regional sales manager for the Middle East.

His appointment is part of a long-term growth strategy within the sales operation, designed to strengthen regional engagement and create new development opportunities for team members.

Jarrard brings over a decade of experience in architectural lighting controls, having led European and Middle East sales at ENTTEC and Advatek Lighting, where he developed key customer relationships and was responsible for commercial strategy.

On his new role, Jarrard said: “It’s a career highlight for me to be joining the Pharos team. I’m looking forward to the new challenges this role will bring, while being able to leverage the skills and relationships I have from my previous sales positions. I’m looking forward to championing the Phar

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USA - PPDS, provider of Philips Professional Displays has announced a global alliance with Shure to deliver an advanced range of full room audio visual solutions.

Announced during a live launch event on Philips booth at InfoComm 2025 in Orlando, this collaboration sees PPDS enter into a global alliance with Shure, combining the power of Philips Professional Displays with Shure’s premium audio systems.

This development sees PPDS enter a global alliance with Shure, who provides integrated, easy-to-deploy IntelliMix Room Kits for Microsoft Teams Rooms, bringing audio visual together for total solutions in conferencing and collaboration in corporate, government, and educational environments.

Speaking at the official signing, Ron Cottaar, director of global marketing at PPDS, said: “Our collaboration with Shure further extends our commitment t

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USA - Lady Gaga’s 2025 Mayhem show rolled into Coachella where her headliner slot featured a two-hour performance complete with elaborate costumes, epic set, video and ‘diligently crafted lighting’.

Lighting designer Jeremy Lechterman of FragmentNine (F9) was part of the creative team – which included production designers Es Devlin and Jason Ardizzone-West, choreographer Parris Goebel, video designer Jackson Gallagher and the artist herself, who devised this stadium show, inspired by a dynamic mix of pop, opera, rock, gothic and several other genres. The show has also been staged in Mexico, Rio de Janeiro – in front of over 2m fans – and Singapore.

Prominent on Jeremy’s lighting design for Coachella 2025’s Main Stage were some key Robe moving light elements – 82 x iForte LTXs, 17 x iForte LTX Follow Spot and 22 x Esprites.<

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Canada - Brompton Technology has announced that Theatrixx Technologies, a Montreal-based manufacturer and distributor of professional audiovisual equipment, has joined its Panel Manufacturer Partner Programme as a blue partner. This milestone marks a new chapter in a growing relationship between the two companies, rooted in a shared commitment to innovation, reliability, and excellence in professional audiovisual solutions.

Theatrixx Technologies designs and manufactures high-performance AV solutions tailored for live events, broadcast, XR, systems integration, touring, and the preforming arts.

Among its key innovations is the Nomad LED range, featuring the proprietary TPEP (Titanium Polymer Edge Protection) technology, along with an upcoming permanent install series. Theatrixx is also recognised for its award-winning signal converters, besp

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Spain - Warner Music Spain and Warner Chappell Music are behind a creative hub in Madrid called The Music Station, an artist-friendly complex combined with a new, non-traditional working environment for the company's employees.

Designed and built within Madrid’s former Príncipe Pio North Station, the facility houses several music production spaces, all outfitted with equipment from Solid State Logic, including an Origin 32-channel analogue mixing console in the flagship tracking and mixing room, and U Series controllers and SSL 2+ interfaces in breakout production spaces.

“We have five studios; one is equipped for Dolby Atmos where the Origin is installed, then we have two production suites and then two additional rooms with vocal booths for songwriting and small recording sessions,” says Álvaro Marin, lead audio engineer, one of three in-hou

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USA - RCF has unveiled its latest innovations in installed audio at InfoComm 2025. This year’s showcase features a comprehensive lineup of solutions engineered for performance, durability, and versatility in both indoor and outdoor fixed installations.

Taking centre stage is the X Series, a line of high-power speakers built to deliver intelligibility and reliability. Housed in IP55-rated, UV-protected, and corrosion-resistant polyurethane enclosures, the X Series is purpose-built for stadiums, sports venues, and large outdoor environments. These systems offer precise, powerful audio even in the most challenging conditions.

Drawing on RCF’s legacy in concert sound and large-scale installations, the X Series integrates Precision Transducers and the XPS 16K DSP-powered four-channel amplifier, delivering sound quality tailored for high-energy sports

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China - Christie laser projectors have brought to life an immersive nighttime spectacular at Wuhan’s popular Huabohui Scenic Spot, transforming the picturesque flower-themed park into a vibrant fusion of natural beauty and leading-edge visual technology.

Titled Zhiyin Flower Moon Night, the multi-venue show is celebrated as China’s first immersive night tour themed around the Twelve Flower Goddesses. Christie’s trusted partner Jianye Display led the projection design and systems integration, deploying 13 Christie 1DLP laser projectors. Models include the Inspire Series DWU760-iS and DWU960-iS, as well as the high-brightness DWU23-HS - chosen for their accurate colour reproduction, dependable performance, and ability to operate reliably in demanding outdoor environments.

“The Christie laser projectors delivered outstanding br

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USA - TT+ Audio has unveiled a new lineup of professional touring solutions at InfoComm 2025. Highlights include the GTX 7C cardioid line array, the GTS 16C flyable cardioid subwoofer, the versatile GT 8 point‐source speaker, and the high-power GTS 19G single 19″ subwoofer. Built on the XPS 16K amplification platform, the GTX series delivers precision engineering and electro-acoustic performance for even the most demanding live-sound applications.

“The new GTX series embodies our philosophy of integrating cutting-edge technology with best-in-class performance,” says Alessandro Manini, R&D director at TT+ Audio. “At InfoComm, we are introducing significant additions to the GTX line, including the no-compromise performance of our new DSP-controlled cardioid line array, with a must-attend Demo at RCF demo room.”

The compact GTX 7C cardio

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USA - Pitbull recently wowed audiences at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas resort hotel, the first phase of a residency.

The task of adapting his recent Party After Dark tour for a show renamed Vegas After Dark fell to his long-term creatives, production manager Victor Martinez and creative director Yamil Charif (of YC3 Design).

Charif explains that having toured with nine trucks of gear, they needed to scale back – integrating with the existing house rig at the hotel’s 3,800-seat BleauLive Theatre and at the same time introducing some new lighting solutions from GLP: “We already had GLP equipment out on the tour – a bunch of JDC1 [hybrid strobes] – and we kept most of these because they are a key element of the show.”

In fact, Charif is such an advocate of JDC1 that he earlier invested for his own production company,

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USA - Back in the year 2000, RMB Audio - one of Martin Audio’s longest serving global partners - installed a Wavefront W0.5 miniature high performance speaker solution in Heritage Baptist Church in Zebulon, NC.

The splayed array was designed to provide coverage of a church seating 600 with a balcony, below a vaulted pentagonal roof. Audience seating on the floor in the sanctuary formed a 200° fan from the pulpit, which required some angle separation between the cabinet hangs to provide an overlap from the 100° horizontal pattern.

Due to Martin Audio’s advanced engineering and build quality, this gave the church an excellent return on investment. But when it came to refreshing the speakers, a cell defect was detected. Realising that components for this vintage system were no longer available, an alternative was required.

Cooper Cannady,

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UK - Production Futures has announced that it will bring the curtain down on 2025 with its largest On Tour show to date. The event will take place at Production Park, Wakefield on Thursday 27 November and will promote employability, transferable skills, diversity, free training, and networking, as well as presenting paid work opportunities to newcomers across the live event and broadcast production industry.

Manufacturers, supply and production companies, venues and distributors will have representatives present at the event to provide advice, information and insights, and discuss specific job and training opportunities. As well as manufacturers and suppliers, Production Futures also works closely with a range of organisations, initiatives, education partners and associations, connecting employment and training opportunities to a diverse pool of tal

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UK - The ABTT Theatre Show came alive at Alexandra Palace in London with the annual ABTT Awards hosted by the Association of British Theatre Technicians. This event showcases the contributions people in the industry have been making to theatre and live events.

Ted Moore, director at sponsor TAIT said of the Awards: “TAIT are really proud to be here once again to sponsor the ABTT Awards, which I truly believe are the best award presentations anywhere in our industry. We wish all the nominees good luck and give congratulations to whoever the winners may be.”

The highly sought after People Awards included the ABTT Technician of the Year, the ABTT Award for Emerging Excellence and the ABTT Cmyru Nick Bache Technician of the Year Award which all recognise the achievements of individuals both starting out and well-established in their backstage careers

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