UK - During 2024, Backup welcomed three new companies to its list of partners – L-Acoustics (platinum partners), Chauvet (gold) and Carallon (silver). The contribution that all Backup Tech partners make is testimony to the spirit of the industry, and each company has its own reason for joining. The end result is the same: helping continue the amazing work Backup does to support industry family members when they need it most.
"Live sound professionals are a valued and essential part of our community and ecosystem – they inspire our innovations and share our passion for connecting people through extraordinary experiences," says Anne Hamlett, chief people officer at L-Acoustics. "Supporting Backup means supporting the very people who bring sound to life and make these meaningful connections possible."
Chauvet Professional has supported Backup for many years, with sponsorship of Kartfest, and Chauvet’s Sam Bowden raised over £15,000 for Backup in 2021 with his 101-mile light walk.
Bowden reveals more about his respect for the work Backup does and the change it has made to the industry, through the important work completed. “Backup is a fantastic charity that Chauvet have supported in many different ways over the years, from our 101-mile Light Walk to the coveted raffle prizes at the Village Fetes.
“We feel strongly about looking after our industry family, every one of us knows someone who has benefited from the support that Backup offers. We couldn’t be happier to make our contributions more official with our Gold Level Partnership. We look forward to continuing our relationship and can’t wait to see what Backup have planned for 2025.”
Carallon, based in West London, is an employee-owned company of product designers, software developers and hardware engineers. They develop products for the entertainment industry and are specialists in control systems. Sarah Darby, chief people officer of Carallon, explains why supporting Backup is an extension of the company’s values: "The idea to support Backup came through our Employee Council and the board agreed it was a natural fit. After over 20 years in the industry, we're committed to long-term support not just for our own people, but beyond. Backup do amazing work and we're excited to get started with raising both funds and awareness."
L-Acoustics, Chauvet and Carallon join existing partners, Ambersphere, ETC, Neg Earth, Unusual, Christie Lites, TSL and 5 Star Cases. Backup Partners are the backbone to the charity, and their regular support ensures that work can continue every day to support more industry professionals, whether that is through grants or wellbeing related training.
Backup’s work is instrumental to the industry and its partners are a huge part of making that happen. In addition, every new partner helps spread more awareness within our industry to those who might need help. Backup wants to say a massive thank you to all our partners and welcome our new partners to the Backup family.
