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"Fred's visionary leadership has propelled ETC into the top rank of the world's leading manufacturers of stage lighting equipment. ETC has been constantly innovative in technology with such products as the Source Four spotlight, the Sensor dimmer and the EOS and Obsession control systems. From the outset of ETC in 1975, Fred knew that the stage lighting industry was a people-oriented one and he has constantly attracted the brightest talent in the world to his rapidly growing international business," commented Richard Pilbrow, Chairman Emeritus of The Wally Russell Fund.

"Fred is by far the youngest winner of the Wally Russell Lifetime Achievement Award," commented Tom Folso

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"The MVP Programme will give us a new channel of customers to offer our product information to and contribute to the success of their projects," said Daniel Jacques, president of Audio Plus Services, exclusive north American importer for Focal. "We are excited to be a part of the programme because it will maximize our exposure to a vast market of integrators."

The D-Tools Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP) programme is designed to help provide system integrators with the most up-to-date product information to over 2,500 companies using D-Tools System Integrator software.

"We are pleased that Focal joined the MVP Programme," said Adam

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With over ten years experience in the electronic security industry, Smith has been involved with a number of high profile product launches and will be driving the company's marketing strategy forward as the company continues to expand both in the UK and overseas.

Peter Beare, managing director at Forward Vision said, "James' appointment give us the additional expertise to take an already excellent reputation for product support to new heights."

(Jim Evans)

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Both courses will be free of charge and will provide training to ensure the attendee leaves with a good knowledge of how to use Soundweb Original or Soundweb London and will be held at the Harman Pro UK offices in Potters Bar.

One of each course will be held each month with a maximum of eight attendees per session to ensure that each person has the best training possible. The places will be allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis. A calendar of events, course information and registration form will soon be available on the website below:(Jim Evans)

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In announcing the ETC $50,000 Challenge Grant, CEO Fred Foster said, "Our industry runs on the flexibility, skills and artistry of people who dedicate themselves to creating the magic of the theatre. Sadly, this means that many times an illness or crisis can catch one of us without the support of full benefits and insurance. The ESTA Foundation's Behind the Scenes programme provides a perfect way for us, as an industry, to provide a much needed backstop to this shortfall.

"ETC is proud to follow the path of other individual and corporate donors to support the Behind the Scenes effort. We hope that our donation will spur others to support this cause. If you haven't contrib

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In 13 years, the company has evolved from an event lighting service to a fully integrated design and technical production company. As well as widening the portfolio of production services to include staging, sound and A/V, the company has also continued to grow the lighting side of the business.

Developing new services and extending the production team has meant Event Concept has had to consistently invest in equipment, looking to the latest technologies. As a result of these investments the business is also servicing an increasing demand for dry hire.

Head of company operations Roger De

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As part of its continuing efforts to expand and improve its workshop, Tomcat will offer two new and improved curriculums. The Hoist and Truss Workshop will include instruction on basic and advanced maintenance and troubleshooting techniques as well as basic and advanced instruction on truss design, usage and theory.

The Rigging Workshop will include basic and advanced instruction rigging practices and principles, fall protection as well as advanced instruction on truss design, usage and theory. Both courses will be offered during each of the 2008 sessions.

(Jim Evans)

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PSCo's managing director Stuart Holmes comments: "In response to customer feedback, we decided to tailor a unique role with the sole focus of maintaining client satisfaction. We required someone who had the expertise to fully support our clients from the specification stage up to on-site support, particularly for the 'Advanced' products in the rental fleet. Andy was a natural choice as his past experience means he knows exactly what clients need and when."

Turner worked for Trigger Concepts before moving to PSCo, where he worked as a production manager working across a broad spectrum of events.

(Jim Evans)

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Tinnitus affects almost five million people in the UK - a staggering 10% of the adult population. The new BTA website and rebrand is a response to one of the most common health problems facing the UK today and has been designed to raise the profile of tinnitus and support those who have the condition, says the association.

Musicians and music lovers are particularly at risk from hearing damage due to frequent and extended exposure to high levels of noise. There is a common misconception that using ear protection can reduce the sound quality of music in a live situation. In reality the right ear protection can increase the quality of what is being heard by cutting out specific frequencies, as opposed to simply cutting down noise.

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For every £50 raised managing director Stuart Gibbons is going to be taking a pie to the face from members of his eagerly awaiting staff. To see photos and videos of the action happening on Friday 16 November, visit the website address below.

(Jim Evans)

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New business has grown at a phenomenal rate for Crestron UK in the past 12 months, says the company which has regional offices now established in Doncaster, Scotland and Ireland.

Robin van Meeuwen, managing director of Crestron UK comments: "I've always felt that purchasing a product from a catalogue is a poor substitute for touching, seeing and actually experiencing a product before you buy it. I want our dealers' customers to experience the products we sell - and our new facilities here mean just that. We have created themed environments that replicate actual installation situations, from a corporate boardroom and lecture theat

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The PA system and various ancillary equipment included COHEDRA line array cabinets and subwoofers, plus a number of flightcased VX2400 power amp racks and Digital Field Controllers. All the flightcased cabling/fly bars for the system was also included in the haul, along with a number of HK's self-powered F.A.S.T. monitors and ConTour CT112 speaker cabinets. The COHEDRA mid/high assemblies were housed in large grey flightcases, whilst the subwoofers were mounted four units high on dollies, protected by black road covers bearing the 'COHEDRA' logo.

Additionally, the truck als

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NSCA corporate members update their company listing with all the markets they serve, such as corporate, houses of worship, education and others. Members also list all the types of equipment they represent or manufacture within the following categories: acoustics and audio, ancillary, automation and control systems, audio/visual, communications, digital signage, IT/data networks, lighting/staging, security/life safety, services and

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"The Analysis is a proactive yardstick to help measure your bottom line against other like-size companies in the industry," said senior director of member services Jodi Montgomery. "It provides information on what the most profitable companies are doing. In addition, the Analysis outlines the technologies, vertical markets and sales methods that contribute to their profitability."

Company sizes were split into five different ranges - beginning with companies who earned less than $1 million a year up to one in 10 reporting gross revenues of more than $20 m

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The judges awarded Le Mark the winner's trophy for the innovative design of their site which includes an image-menu system, making almost every product clearly accessible within two clicks of any page throughout the site.

The site (www.lemarkgroup.com) is managed in- house, minimising costs, and can be updated internally at any time.

(Jim Evans)

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Former American Idol winner, Carrie Underwood, continues to take the country music scene by storm. Underwood took home 'Female Vocalist of the Year' for the second consecutive year. She also received the 'Single of the Year' award for Before He Cheats.

Kenny Chesney was awarded his third 'Entertainer of the Year.' Chesney performed the current single, Don't Blink from his most recent album, Just Who I Am: Poets and Pirates.

Rounding up the Bandit clients earning awards this year was Rascal Flatts. They won their fifth consecutive 'Vocal Group of the Year' award. The 2006 top-selling art

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PlayMotion's software enables users to physically interact with fun, educational and fully interactive programs that are projected onto FogScreen's projection screen. Participants can engage in virtual games and activities using their hands and bodies to experience 'superhero powers', build virtual landscapes, and play sports - all in mid-air.

"We are very excited about this new partnership with FogScreen," said Scott Burkett, CEO of PlayMotion. "The synergy between PlayMotion's interactive platform and the FogScreen device opens the doors for creati

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Showsec has enjoyed a strong working relationship with AMG management for the past ten years at its other venues including Shepherds Bush Empire, London, and Carling Academy venues in Birmingham, Liverpool and Newcastle.

Showsec's area manager, London, Steve Reynolds said: "We are proud to be working with the AMG team at the new Carling Academy Oxford, where we will be ensuring artists and clients enjoy a consistent standard of security and crowd management alongside their other award winning Academy venues."

(Jim Evans)

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AB chief engineer Tom Janssen ordered a Midas H2000 for front-of-house and an H3000 for monitors. As part of the deal, Midas Consoles Benelux will be handling ongoing service and training for the venue.

(Jim Evans)

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"So far, it has been very well received by our customers and we shall continue to add further refinements."

(Jim Evans)

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"I was both surprised and delighted to be awarded an AES Fellowship, particularly because I've never presented any papers on my subject," notes Blyth. "What I have learned and done in the 37 years I've been designing consoles has more to do with having green fingers and a very inquiring mind than any structured research process, so I was flattered for the recognition of my contributions. It was also an honour to share the stage with such luminaries as Bob Ludwig, Phil Ramo

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Comments Nico Lewis, director sales CCS EMEA, "I am absolutely delighted that we have been able to secure the services of yet another seasoned expert to add to our team. Stephen has already accumulated many years of precious experience in the broadcast, intercom and telecommunications market and has been active in a leading role for the last seven years in a variety of regions."

For years, I have admired the innovations and company philosophy of Telex/RTS," says Rodway. "To be a part of the firm now fills me with pride."

(Jim Evans)

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In January, Source takes up residence in new, 3000sq.ft premises in north-west London. The building combines offices, warehousing, technical support and product demonstration areas, providing Source with the room and facilities to accommodate a growth in both personnel and product lines.

In the first of a series of new staff appointments, Steve Fisher joins the company as its dedicated Genelec product specialist - with responsibilities for providing technical support to resellers and end users, performing Genelec product demos, providing dealer training and offering advice on speaker placement, room set-up and acoustic treatment. With a background in both architecture and sound recording,

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With a large rig comprising over 80 moving lights - including Vari-Lite luminaires - and over 300 conventionals, the show is set to open at Barcelona Teatre Musical on 29 November. PRG Europe will be supplying all lighting and control for the show. The venue is a multipurpose indoor arena recently converted from a sports stadium to take musical theatre.

Lighting designer is Howard Harrison, working with Pia Virolainen; programmers are Marcus Kromer and Ros Baker; production electrician is Ian Moulds working with electrician Chris Durnford; and production manager