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26 August 2025

UK - This year’s PLASA Show (7-9 September, Olympia, London) will debut a new Careers and Networking Hub, which the show’s organisers say is set to be “a vibrant, inclusive space designed to support early-career professionals, apprentices, students, and anyone seeking their next step in the live entertainment and events industry”.

A collaboration between PLASA, The Power of Events, Production Futures, and Access Industry, the hub will feature: speed networking sessions with top industry professionals; professional development support, including CV and LinkedIn reviews and free headshots (limited availability); live talks and panel sessions exploring careers and opportunities in live events; and a welcoming lounge space with comfortable seating and coffee, open to all ages and experience levels.

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26 August 2025

World - The latest issue of LSi is out now, and can be read online for free here.

This issue is packed with stories from across the live entertainment tech world. Ian Cullen reports on Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism tour, exploring how crew wellbeing sits at the heart of its ambitious production. Rob Halliday visits Chris Ewington’s Manchester workshop to discover a unique new piece of visual technology, while Phil Ward meets the audio team behind Kraftwerk’s Jazzopen performance. We also take you backstage at the National Theatre for Sondheim’s Here We Are, and at London’s Duke of York’s theatre for Stereophonic, complete with a classic Cadac console on st

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26 August 2025

Brazil - The 2025 edition of the Tardezinha tour celebrates the tenth anniversary of one of Brazil’s most popular live music projects, created and led by Thiaguinho, and stands as one of the most ambitious productions in the country’s entertainment calendar.

Across 26 shows in Brazil and several international stops in Lisbon, Miami, Sydney and Luanda, the tour presents samba and pagode classics from the 1990s and 2000s to tens of thousands of fans in an in-the-round (360-degree) stage format that both enhances the visual impact and significantly increases the technical demands for audio reinforcement.

São Paulo-based Gabisom Audio Equipment is supplying the complete sound system, with a touring inventory of 172 Outline enclosures, including 64 GTO C-12, 64 Superfly, 32 DBS 18-2 subwoofers, and 12 Mantas 28. All the Superfly cabinets are

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26 August 2025

Europe - Nothing More, known for their intense, high-energy performances and innovative stage presence, have just wrapped up a successful European festival circuit, where they played in front of hundreds of thousands of fans in 15 cities across nine countries, including the Download Festival in Castle Donington, United Kingdom and Rock am Ring in Nürburg, Germany.

Drummer Ben Anderson uses the Audix D6, D4, MicroD, SCX25A, i5, ADX51, and f9 microphones exclusively for these demanding live performances and his intricate studio recordings. He finds them “spot on” and “unstoppable,” especially in a rock setting.

Anderson’s preferred Audix setup is meticulously chosen to capture his powerful drum sound. He relies on the Audix D6, as his “go to kick drum mic”, noting “it's unstoppable, especially for rock.” He position

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26 August 2025

USA - Audinate Group has announced the appointment of TJ Adams to the newly-created position of chief platform officer. Adams joins Audinate from QSC, where he was senior vice-president, Q-SYS product strategy and was instrumental in the development of the Q-SYS platform. He previously held engineering, sales and product management roles at Biamp and SITA (formerly Com-Net Software).

In his new role, Adams will lead Audinate’s platform strategy to deliver an interoperable audio, video, control and management platform. Building on an established and strong foundation across the millions of Dante-enabled devices in the field, Adams will lead Audinate’s initiatives to deliver cohesive platform software, products and service offerings for designers, integrators and users of AV systems across a wide spectrum of vertical markets and applications. He will repor

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22 August 2025

UK - Each summer, the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade transforms into one of the most extraordinary performance spaces in the world. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo brings together massed military bands, cultural troupes, dancers, and special guest artists before a live audience of over 8,000 each night and a broadcast audience of millions. The spectacle is vast in scale and is both visually and musically striking, and one of the most technically complex audio challenges in live events.

For the third consecutive year, the Tattoo entrusted Auditoria to deliver the sound design for the show. Returning in 2025, the team built on two years of refinement, working closely with the production and music teams to ensure audiences experienced every note as it was intended.

Movement is one of the Tattoo's greatest strengths, but it is also its biggest c

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22 August 2025

UK - On 5 July, 17 days before Ozzy Osbourne passed away, Ozzy and Black Sabbath band mates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward gave the world the band’s last live performance at Birmingham’s Villa Park Stadium, alongside a star-studded line-up for the band’s retirement gig Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning.

Over the years, Clair Global has worked with Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne, helping to provide engineers with the tools needed to bring the prominent sounds of rock royalty to live audiences. So, when Back to the Beginning production director, Jake Berry, asked Clair Global if Ozzy’s vision to play a final show – where it all started in Aston, Birmingham, in 1968 – would be possible as a mutli-band live stream, the answer was always going to be ‘yes’.

Paying homage and supporting Black Sabbath and Ozzy O

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22 August 2025

UK - PRG UK’s corporate events team continues to grow with the appointment of Cameron Bannister as director of corporate & special events, Ben Hornshaw as head of projects and the addition of Scott Rooney – Ashby as account director, joining technical account manager Nick Clarke.

Cameron has been a pillar at PRG for over 16 years with 10 years in the corporate market, successfully delivering high-profile events across the globe. His portfolio includes large-scale events including the open ceremonies and full-service productions for clients including NVIDIA, Google and UEFA. “Our side of the business has seen incredible success this year and we are continuing to push forward into 2026,” says Bannister. “With our newly strengthened team, I’m very excited to continue to deliver outstanding events around the world, ensuring our clients receive th

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22 August 2025

USA - Solid State Logic has appointed Mark Skipper to the position of national sales manager, Eastern US, where he is responsible for SSL Broadcast and Live solutions. In his new role, Skipper joins SSL’s US-based distributor, Group One Ltd. as part of expanding its business development and customer relationships, reporting to Rick Naqvi, senior VP of USA sales.

Skipper, who is based in southern Virginia, brings more than two decades of broadcast and professional audio experience to his role. Prior to starting with SSL, he has been a recording studio owner and A1 sports mixer for top networks including NBC, ESPN, Fox, CBS and others. He is also experienced in music production as a classically trained violist who has performed and recorded with multiple chamber orchestras and musical ensembles.

"Throughout my audio career, I've approached studio pro

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21 August 2025

USA - Perched 27 floors above Manhattan in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, Starchild Rooftop is the latest addition to New York’s premium nightlife scene and a standout example of what happens when high-concept design meets world-class audio.

Operated by Carver Road Hospitality, the venue crowns the Civilian Hotel with a retractable glass rooftop, luxurious indoor lounge and sweeping views of Midtown and the Hudson River. To complete the sensory experience, Carver Road Hospitality partnered with long-time collaborators Sound Investment to design and install a Funktion-One sound system tailored to the venue’s versatility.

With a capacity of approximately 150 guests, Starchild Rooftop offers an intimate, high-energy setting that transitions effortlessly between relaxed early evenings and vibrant late nights. Its upscale, modern aesthetic blends velv

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21 August 2025

UK - Based in Clapham, South London, Seven Lion Yard is a holistic health and well-being centre providing comprehensive psychological and wellbeing services to address both mind and body under one roof. The four-storey facility which opened in 2024 includes consulting and treatment rooms, and a large top floor studio.

The interior design, focused on calm, restoration, and relaxation, characterises the building, although following the centre’s opening, its team became aware of the need to combat the reverberant effects of its high ceilings and reflective surfaces. The acoustic properties of the centre’s spaces were detrimental to discreet one-on-one therapies and group activities. Determined to improve the environment, founder Madeline Jago contacted Polar to discuss a solution for the centre with the aim of significantly calming its lively acoustics. Pol

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21 August 2025

Australia - Tucked into North Lakes on Australia’s Sunshine Coast, Jungle Adventure Play Centre (JAPC) is one of Queensland’s most energetic spaces for kids to run wild – safely. For its second location the team turned once again to Brisbane Sound Group, who jumped into the challenge with the nimble yet powerful Optimal Audio ecosystem, supplied by distributor, Audio Brands.

Brisbane Sound Group had already experienced the acoustic challenges of Jungle Adventure, having previously fitted out JAPC’s first venue in Tingalpa. The centre’s team needed an audio system to support every moment – from playful chaos to peaceful cuppas. Simple to control and manage day to day, delivering great audio coverage, Optimal Audio’s ecosystem was the right choice for the noisy play environment.

As is so often the case, the AV installation was not the fir

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21 August 2025

USA - Pixel Palace Arcade and Bar, located in Round Rock, Texas, is a lively blend of nostalgia, gaming, and social interaction. Opened in October 2024, the venue features a retro-inspired atmosphere with classic arcade games, pinball machines, and a full-service bar offering 20 beers on tap, with a focus on local breweries.

Guests can enjoy a nostalgic gaming experience with favourites from the '70s to the '90s, including Skee-Ball, pinball, claw machines, and basketball hoops. Pixel Palace promotes a strong sense of community through regular tournaments, themed nights, and fundraising events. Additionally, the venue includes a basement game room showcasing timeless classics like Pong and Pitfall, providing a cosy space for gamers to unwind and connect.

Multiple video walls and individual displays feature prominently in Pixel Palace, showcasing a va

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21 August 2025

India - Bhopal-based Phoenix Networks Global Pvt, a premier technical solutions provider in the state of Madhya Pradesh, has made a significant step forward by investing in a full-scale Martin Audio WPC.

The biamped WPC line array forms the heart of a larger audio upgrade which also includes Martin Audio SXH218 subwoofers, powered by iK42 4-channel DSP amplifiers and LE200 stage monitors. The order was fulfilled by territory distributors, Vardhaman Megatech Pvt Ltd (VMT).

This marquee sale is a strategic investment for Phoenix Networks, equipping them with a globally trusted solution that will enhance their technical capabilities, operational efficiency and long-term service delivery across both indoor and outdoor environments. They are confident that WPC will bring world-class performance and engineering to every project it undertakes.

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21 August 2025

UK - Global audio specialist Sennheiser is set to showcase an array of cutting-edge solutions at this year's PLASA Show, the UK's premier event for live entertainment technology, featuring products that are widely used across the live events, film, and broadcast industries. Sennheiser's team of experts will be available to guide show visitors through their impressive line-up, including the revolutionary Spectera wideband wireless ecosystem making its PLASA debut, the industry-changing SoundBase RF planning tool, and the proven EW-DX wireless range.

Visitors to the booth can expect first-hand experience with Sennheiser's Spectera, which has already proven itself in the most demanding RF environments including this year's Glastonbury festival. Using true WMAS (Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems) technology, Spectera represents the world's first wideband, bidi

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20 August 2025

USA - As Coachella and Stagecoach 2025 brought hundreds of thousands of fans to the California desert for three weekends, Clear-Com was behind the scenes ensuring production crews across 12 stages stayed connected. The deployment, led by Azuolas Sinkevicius of Media Stream Wave, featured Clear-Com’s latest configuration software, EHX v14, as well as FreeSpeak II beltpacks and an Eclipse Omega HX matrix frame, creating a robust communication backbone for both festival production and livestream broadcasts.

“Festivals like Coachella and Stagecoach require precise coordination between dozens of departments,” said Sinkevicius. “With so many stages, artists, and live broadcast elements in motion at once, communication is necessary to create the fun and carefree environment attendees crave. Clear-Com gave us the freedom and autonomy to keep every cue on tim

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20 August 2025

Germany - The 33rd edition of the CEV Euro Beach Volley Championships came to an end on Sunday 3 August, capping off a week of beach volleyball played at the Rochusclub Düsseldorfer Tennisclub in Düsseldorf.

On the men’s side, winners Anders Mol and Christian Sørum are already the most successful team in European beach volleyball history, consolidating Norway as the country with the most EuroBeachVolley gold medals. For the women, Maryna Hladun and Tetiana Lazarenko’s victory came as somewhat of a surprise but reflects Ukraine’s rise in the sport over the last few years.

As usual, an exciting atmosphere surrounded the games and supplementary events, with a Nexo sound system deployed by Paderborn-based event production specialists Sound Linear playing an important role in creating a festival vibe.

“We used 12 of our Nexo P12 point s

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20 August 2025

Austria - Audio-Technica provided the entire ambience microphone system for the 2025 Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach Hinterglemm. Mainz-based TV Skyline was commissioned by ORF (the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation) to produce the international television sound, with the company selecting a wide variety of Audio-Technica microphone solutions for locations including the Starter’s House, the piste itself and stadium. Lavalier, shotgun and boundary microphone models were employed as necessary to capture the race atmosphere and put viewers at the heart of the action.

Chosen for their discreet design and sonic performance, BP899 subminiature omnidirectional condenser lavaliers and U851R boundary microphones were placed in the starter house to pick up highly detailed sound whilst remaining invisible. Customised wind baskets were used for the U851R to

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19 August 2025

Georgia/Armenia - Van Damme has expanded its distribution network with the appointment of Pro-Sound and Light as its exclusive partner to cover Georgia and Armenia. The appointment provides Van Damme’s first dedicated local presence to support customers in both countries.

Pro-Sound and Light is an established distributor and systems integrator with a deep understanding of the challenges and complexities of the local market in both Armenia and Georgia. Van Damme joins a high-level roster of international AV brands that the company already represents, including Electro-Voice, Kramer, Eve Audio, Avonic and Dynacord.

“We are delighted to name Pro-Sound and Light as our exclusive distributor for Armenia and Georgia,” said Adam Jafrabadi, export director at Van Damme. “We know that these countries are part of an important and growing market with hu

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19 August 2025

USA - Odiho has become the latest pro AV manufacturer to name AVlex as its US distributor. It joins the likes of MiPRO, Superlux, Frenetik, Amadeus Acoustics and PressOn in a roster of brands stocked and supported by AVlex.

Odiho delivers real-time HD audio to smartphones without the need for a dedicated app, allowing sports fans to get closer to the action in a stadium, galleries to provide tour guide solutions and corporate events to offer sound and multi-lingual content. The solution provides a simple way to enhance experiences and acoustic comfort, relying on technology that everyone has easy access to.

“Odiho has already proven itself as a popular solution for some of the biggest events to take place in Europe, including the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and we are certain that it will be just as popular in the US,” states Philip Van Peborgh, CO

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19 August 2025

China - Yue Opera is a popular Chinese opera genre that features women in all roles. For Hangzhou Butterfly Theatre’s successful premiere of My Grand View Garden the audio team chose to invest in a DiGiCo Quantum 225, supplied by Rightway Audio Consultant (RAC) to deliver the required clarity and immersive experience.

The Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Theatre have enjoyed extraordinary success over the last decade, engaging new and younger audiences in the classic Yue Opera genre. Founded in 1984, the troupe is dedicated to modernising, innovating and raising awareness of the art-form. A key feature of the genre is articulation and pronunciation, the predominate dialect is the traditional Wu, rather than modern Mandarin, so the choice of audio equipment is very important.

The theatre utilises the Quantum 225 and an L-Acoustics L-ISA system

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19 August 2025

UK - KV2 Audio is thrilled to return to this year’s PLASA Show, where the UK team will once again host an exclusive demo room, showcasing the best of its audio solutions. Visitors are invited to join the team throughout the three-day event on the Gallery Level for live demonstrations featuring a selection of KV2 systems.

A key highlight will be the award-winning SL system, complemented by the powerful VHD4.21 subwoofer system – a trusted combination used in some of the world’s most prestigious venues and events, including Ibiza’s Amnesia and The Lion King on Broadway.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience the ultra-compact ESD Cube system, delivering incredible output that defies its compact size.

In addition to its flagship products, KV2 will be presenting some exciting new additions to its portfoli

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19 August 2025

USA - Renkus-Heinz continues to strengthen its engineering department with the addition of three new team members. Hai Le joins the team as embedded software engineer, Robert Newman takes on the role of loudspeaker engineering technician, and Peng Yin joins as senior software engineer. 

“As world leaders in professional loudspeaker technology, it’s important for Renkus-Heinz to keep investing in core research and development teams,” explains Ralph Heinz, chief technology officer at Renkus-Heinz. “We love finding talented individuals who are passionate about what we do here, so we can keep delivering on our commitment to innovation and technological excellence.”  

Hai Le brings over 20 years of experience working on embedded software development. Since completing a master’s degree in computer science at California State University, Full

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18 August 2025

The Netherlands - Fulcrum Acoustic has announced the appointment of Audio Acoustics as its exclusive distributor in the Netherlands.

Audio Acoustics has a strong presence in the audio, video, and lighting markets. The company is part of a holding that also includes Controllux, Lumen Solutions, and TDE Lighttech.

“We’re excited to partner with Audio Acoustics to support our expansion in the Netherlands,” said Val Gilbert, director of business development for export at Fulcrum Acoustic. “Their knowledgeable team and established reputation in the region will help us better serve local customers and bring Fulcrum’s performance-driven solutions to more projects.”

“We’re proud to represent Fulcrum Acoustic in the Netherlands,” said Jeroen Knol, commercial manager at Audio Acoustics. “Fulcrum's innovative technologies and dedicat