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24 February 2025

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20 February 2025

France - Sylvain Bresson has joined the Robe Lighting France team as project manager / specifier and will be focused on developing the business of Anolis, Robe’s architectural LED lighting brand.

With nearly 20 years of industry experience – 10 spent as an architectural and urban lighting designer – Sylvain’s career started when he trained in Sète near Montpellier in the south of France at SCAENICA (Ecole Européenne Supérieure des Arts et Techniques du Spectacle – European Graduate School of Performing Arts and Techniques).

In 2007, he joined the Philippe Hutinet Agency as an assistant lighting designer. Here he learnt the fundamentals of public lighting and its vital role in people’s good mood and well-being. In 2011, he collaborated with Régis Clouzet at L'Agence Lumière as a lighting designer, working on architectural lighting and

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19 February 2025

USA - Genelec has significantly expanded its international Installed Sound team with the appointment of Anthony Berry as sales support engineer and Andrew Glasmacher as US sales manager. In these newly created roles, Berry will be responsible for helping to develop the Genelec Installed Sound brand globally, while Glasmacher will support contractors, consultants and architects across the US, and develop and cultivate new business relationships and accounts.

Growing up in Australia, Berry studied Audio and Acoustics at Sydney University before embarking on a career in AV that has involved prestigious projects around the world, including clients such as the Sydney Opera House, Google and Spotify. After relocating to Europe in 2014, Berry handled system design and audio commissioning for Swedish integrator JML, and technical sales and support for Nordic distrib

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17 February 2025

UK - In its 12th year, the Association of Motion Picture Sound (AMPS) winners’ presentation for Excellence in Sound for a Feature Film 2025 took place at a reception at Warner Bros De Lane Lea, with Dune: Part Two receiving the award.

Gareth John AMPS and Ron Bartlett were present to receive their polished bronze AMPS trophies from chair Andrew Wilson, in the company of AMPS members including Award Group leader and three-time Academy Award nominee Graham Hartstone. Tom Harrison, Martin Kwok, Richard King, Doug Hemphill were unable to attend but will be sent their awards.

Upon accepting the award Ron Bartlett said: “We couldn’t be more pleased because it is from sound professionals. To be honoured by them means a lot, it is from people we know and work with. It is a great honour.”

During the reception, Andy Nelson als

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17 February 2025

USA - DPA Microphones has welcomed Nicholas ‘Nick’ Mariano and Vincent ‘Vince’ Divine to the U.S. sales and marketing teams, respectively. Mariano will serve as the regional sales manager for the mid-south region, while Divine joins as content creator and marketing admin.  

“The addition of Nick and Vince to our team will further strengthen our position as a renowned leader in the professional audio industry,” says Chris Spahr, vice-president of sales and marketing, DPA Microphones and Wisycom USA. “They both bring experience, knowledge and skills that will benefit the company. We look forward to witnessing their contributions to DPA and Wisycom as we continue to reinforce our commitment to the industry.”

Mariano will develop and execute sales strategies to aid in pushing forth the presence of DPA Microphones and Wisycom in Texas, O

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13 February 2025

UK - The Workshop Theatre at the National Youth Theatre (NYT) on Holloway Road in North London will hold a celebration of Brian Croft's life on 8 April 2025. The event, intended for all friends, family and colleagues who wish to pay their respects and remember the immense contribution that Croft made to so many in the events industry, will begin promptly at 5pm, with doors opening at 4.30pm.

A statement from the event’s organisers reads: “From the early days at school, his formal training in stage management at the Bristol Old Vic theatre school, the birth of the NYT, opening the new ICA gallery in the Mall, performing liquid light shows and taking his entire family on tour with the Rolling Stones during the pioneering ESP Lighting era, Brian left an indelible and lingering presence everywhere he went, not just in the UK, but through Europe, rolling out

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12 February 2025

UK - Steeldeck has announced the appointment of Katherine Herzog Parsons as the new group CEO. Taking over the role from her father, Philip Parsons, who founded the company in 1972, Katherine steps into the position with a strong vision for the company’s future while honouring its rich legacy.

Katherine brings a wealth of experience in finance, investment, and technology. She joined BP in 2010, rising to the position of Head of Low Carbon Trading Platforms. Passionate about sustainability and the energy transition, Katherine has led investments and represented BP on the board of various climate tech start-ups. 

As Steeldeck continues to expand its presence across the UK and the USA, with branches in London, Manchester, Los Angeles, and New York, Katherine’s leadership is set to guide the company into its next phase of growth.

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05 February 2025

UK - TSL’s James McBride is an inspiration for aspiring live event technicians. After completing a live event technician apprenticeship at TSL, delivered in partnership with Access Industry, McBride achieved a Distinction - the highest grade attainable.

McBride joined TSL in 2022 following a successful degree course in Television Production Technology so was able to make an immediate start with a good level of background knowledge.

“You get given the bare bones of the theory at university, and to be honest with you, the apprenticeship has taught me a lot more about the different departments and how everyone works together to produce a show.”

Joining the team at TSL while coming out of COVID, a notable obstacle for all in the creative industry, McBride used his prior broadcast engineering knowledge to leverage his way into his new career

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03 February 2025

Australia - Following the news that LSC Control Systems will distribute the products of UK-based Avolites in Australia and New Zealand, LSC has announced the appointment of a dedicated Avolites specialist. Clare Springett, as business development manager Avolites Australia and New Zealand, will head up sales and support for the famous lighting control brand in the region, beginning with immediate effect.

A well-known presence in Australia’s professional show production world, Clare is an experienced lighting designer, production manager, arts practitioner, venue manager and theatre technician. 
Most recently she worked as sales and hire manager at Concert Lighting Systems Australia and was the touring LD and operator for Tim Minchin’s 2024 tour Unfunny – An Evening with Tim Minchin and his Piano. Also on her resumé, she is a Green Room Award nom

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03 February 2025

UK - DiGiCo has announced the appointment of Sam North as technical sales support engineer.

North joins DiGiCo following an extensive career in the audio industry. He trained at the University of Salford, gaining a BA in Popular Music and Recording with first class honours, and graduated with distinction from the MA in Digital Production for TV & Film. After his education, he worked for other high-profile manufacturers, building their operations both domestically and internationally. 
“DiGiCo is a brand that I have always been fascinated by,” North explains. “My new role feels like a natural progression for my career, and I am very excited to talk to all the amazing engineers who use DiGiCo products. It’s going to be fantastic.”

Sam’s addition to the team will expand these sessions, reinstating regular training opportunities at

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31 January 2025

Denmark - SGM Lighting ApS has announced the appointment of Leif Orkelbog-Andresen as its new global sales director. With over 16 years of experience in sales and business development within the architectural lighting industry, Orkelbog-Andresen brings exceptional expertise and a deep understanding of market dynamics that will drive SGM’s ambitious global growth strategy, says the company.

Orkelbog-Andresen’s appointment comes at a defining time for SGM, following its acquisition by Golden Sea, a global leading lighting manufacturer. By combining Golden Sea’s manufacturing power with SGM's advanced R&D, testing, and production facilities in Denmark, the SGM brand and legacy are well positioned to deliver innovative lighting solutions tailored to the evolving demands of both the architectural and entertainment industries.

“We are thrilled

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31 January 2025

Europe - Follow-Me has announced the appointment of Henk-Jan Blok as technical applications specialist. With two decades of experience in the live production industry, Blok brings a wealth of knowledge in technical applications, systems engineering, and customer support to his new role.

Blok joins Follow-Me from his previous position as support and application specialist at ELC/Green-GO, where he provided advanced global support, training, and technical sales assistance. Prior to his tenure at ELC/Green-GO, Blok spent 12 years as a system engineer at Ampco-Flashlight Rental, contributing to high-profile projects such as the Eurovision Song Contest 2018, Pinkpop Festival, and Tiësto’s Elements of Life World Tour.

"I’m excited to be joining Follow-Me, a company that shares my passion for constantly improving the technici

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29 January 2025

UK - As global temporary power specialist Power Logistics begins its 25th year in business, it has made three key appointments to its board of directors. Joining co-founders Beverly and Pete Wills on its board are Angela Rice, Ian Peniston and Nicola Glendinning.

Angela Rice, who joined the company in May 2023 with a wealth of SME financial experience, has been appointed finance director, overseeing the accounting function as well as driving financial planning, reporting and strategy within the business.

Ian Peniston takes up the position of director of operations heading up the project management, innovation and sustainability development, logistics, engineering and mechanical & electrical divisions. Peniston started his Power Logistics journey as a sub-contractor, then joined the team as a project manager in 2011 and more recently the senior ma

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24 January 2025

Europe - After 21 years, Robe outgoing global sales director Ingo Dombrowski will step away from the business and retire from active duties at the end of 2025.

Dombrowski joined Robe in 2004 initially as business development manager, then became a key account manager for Europe helping to manage a period of rapid growth for the company, which saw it jump from being the aspiring ‘new kid on the block’ to a global market leader in moving light and LED technology. “It’s been an absolutely incredible journey,” Dombrowski stated, “and I am very proud to have played a part in Robe’s incredible ascendency”.

After the end of 2025, Dombrowski will be re-defining his work-life balance and focusing on sailing, cycling, spending time with his family and grandchildren plus the many other activities he enjoys.

Meantime, Dombrowski’s hando

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23 January 2025

USA - Having recently crossed its milestone 40th anniversary and added its 1,000th team member at the close of 2024, L-Acoustics heads into NAMM and the new year touting the news that Bryan Bradley has joined the company as CEO Americas. The announcement jointly comes from worldwide L-Acoustics co-CEOs Laurent Vaissié and Hervé Guillaume, to whom Bradley reports.

Bryan Bradley now oversees all of the manufacturer’s North, Central, and South American operations and will be sharing his time between the global hub in Westlake Village, California and a new Americas operations and creative hub at Nashville Yards when it officially opens later this year.

Bradley recently spent six years serving as the president of Group One Limited, the New York-based US distributor for DiGiCo, Calrec, Solid State Logic, Sound Devices, and several other leading pro aud

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22 January 2025

USA - New York-based Group One, the US distributor for DiGiCo, Solid State Logic, Calrec, KLANG, Fourier Audio, Sound Devices Astral RF, elektraLite, and other top pro audio and lighting industry brands, has announced several key changes to its management team.

First, Austin Freshwater has been appointed to serve as the new CEO for Group One, in addition to carrying on his current role as managing director for DiGiCo. Freshwater originally joined the digital console maker as general manager in 2017, coming to the brand after a decade spent with Canon. After four years with DiGiCo at its global headquarters in Chessington, UK, he was promoted to the position of managing director in 2021. Now, as CEO of Group One, Freshwater will further oversee all sales, marketing, and support teams for each of the distributor’s pro audio and lighting brands across the Uni

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21 January 2025

Europe - Astera has announced Agata Birn as the company’s new head of sales. Agata Birn brings over 12 years of experience in international business development and distribution strategy. With a track record of handling motion picture equipment, including four years as international sales and business development manager at DoPchoice, Birn is positioned to help strengthen Astera’s international relationships and streamline the customer experience.

Chief sales officer Sebastian Bückle commented: “Agata’s extensive expertise and dynamic approach make her an outstanding addition to our team. Her leadership will undoubtedly help us serve the film and event communities.”

In her new role, Birn will oversee Astera’s global sales strategy, while delivering exceptional service to its existing partners, clients and customers. She will also focus o

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21 January 2025

UK - PRG UK has appointed Phil McMichael as UK sales & business development director, with Miles Hillyard promoted to commercial director as the company continues to focus on growth.

McMichael has over 20 years of experience in the event industry, working with high-profile clients and growing their accounts. As sales director at Blitz, he focused on corporate accounts and agencies including Boeing, Temenos and Karla Otto. He then co-formed JLLive that later merged with JLLighting and JLUSA to form JLGroup, where he worked with the likes of Pico+, 2Heads & Disney.

“I’m thrilled to take up my new role at PRG UK, forming part of the leadership team and supporting both our strategic development plans and growth ambitions across all sectors of the live event, sports, television, theatre and music industries,” says McMichael. “With a backgr

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21 January 2025

USA - Media server technology company tvONE has appointed Jonathan Begleiter to the position of director of sales North Central and South America, and Alex Jerome as director of marketing.

Begleiter is promoted to the director of sales (NCSA) following 13 years at tvONE, most recently as SE regional sales manager. He brings more than 35 years’ experience in the AV industry, working within successful distributors and manufacturers, and offers considerable commercial and residential integration experience.

“I have proven results attaining revenue in my SE regional roles and a track record of providing superior customer support,” says Begleiter, who is based in Florida. “I’ve showcased this through all aspects of the design and implementation of projects, working with integration channel partners, consultant specifiers, and in end user system

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17 January 2025

UK - Audio-Technica has recently expanded its UK commercial audio sales team with two new appointments, Craig Higgins and Sonny Sloggett, reflecting the company’s increasing activity in the integrated audio and live sound verticals.

The new roles ensure dedicated support for customers across the UK, with Higgins and existing team member Tom Ackroyd taking up positions as business development managers, live sound for northern and southern regions respectively. The company’s Integrated Audio team now comprises business development managers Sloggett (North) and Jack Spenn (South).

In addition to expanding its commercial sales team, Audio-Technica has introduced project support services to offer customers designs and recommendations from Audio-Technica’s brand portfolio. Further, Audio-Technica has launched a B2B trade portal, which allows customer

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17 January 2025

USA - Bandit Lites recently honoured lighting designer Chaz Martin for marking more than 40 years with the company, and recognised Don Lockridge, Rick Munroe and Rick Herndon as they retired from the renowned lighting company, marking the end of an era. They have been integral in shaping the company’s success as their decades of experience helped innovate lighting designs, train the next generation of technicians and foster a legacy of creativity, precision and excellence.

Chaz Martin joined Bandit Lites in 1984 when he came to the United States with R.E.M. as their lighting designer. His storied career includes working with Jimmy Buffett, System of a Down, Beck, The Cowboy Junkies, Faith No More, OMD, Dan Fogelberg, Jewel, Tears for Fears and Hugh Laurie.

“Chaz and I became the best of friends in 1984 and have remained that way ever since,” sa

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16 January 2025

Germany - GLP has announced the appointment of Mark Ravenhill to the board of directors of the GLP Group.

Ravenhill will form part of the executive leadership of the company, adding focus to its relationships within the global design community while addressing its future product requirements, says the company. Based in the US city of Nashville, Ravenhill will also lead the sales and marketing of the GLP US subsidiary.

GLP managing director Udo Kunzler comments: "I am excited to have Mark join our executive leadership. We know him well, of course, and he brings a great level of knowledge and experience with him."

Ravenhill adds: "I am looking forward to re-joining the company in this expanded role. GLP has a strong reputation for product innovation and creative solutions which I look forward to being a continuing part of. These are exciting ti

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15 January 2025

Italy - Powersoft has announced the appointment of Cristiano Traferri as a house account professional leader. With over 25 years of industry experience across audio-video, commercial, and power electronics sectors, Traferri brings the expertise to strengthen client relationships and drive growth with increased emphasis on sustainable products and practises.

Throughout his career, Traferri has held key roles in marketing, key account management, and business development, collaborating closely with clients worldwide across diverse industries.

“For me, joining Powersoft is the perfect opportunity to bring together the skills and expertise I have developed over the years,” he says. “It is undoubtedly the ideal environment for me, particularly due to the uniqueness of our products and the company’s values.

“I aim to implement best practi

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14 January 2025

UK - PLASA has announced changes to its Executive Board and Membership Governing Body (MGB). After seven years of dedicated service as chair, Adam Blaxill of Stage Electrics steps down to join the association’s Executive Board as a non-executive director, replacing fellow former chair, Ed Pagett.

Having previously served as PLASA’s treasurer, Matt Lloyd of 3LR Lighting Ltd now becomes chair, with Koy Neminathan of Elation Professional B.V stepping into the role of treasurer, having previously been PLASA’s manufacturer representative. Adlib’s Andy Dockerty continues in his role as vice-chair. Joining the MGB, Mark Cooper of SES Entertainment Services Limited has been appointed as PLASA’s new manufacturer representative, while Chris West of West Training Services Ltd has been elected as the educational and training representative.