Mick Hannaford, Managing Director of Robe UK offers his view of Robe's huge 1000sq.ft stand: "To be honest, we've been overwhelmed - it's working really well," says Mick. "There are so many business conversations going on in here, it's amazing. Normally, when we're in a much smaller space, there are people trying to get a drink, trying to say hello. Here, there was a concern that everyone was spread out and so the atmosphere would be lost, but everywhere you look there is business happening. It is really fantastic."
And a number of major names took the opportunity to make key announcements:
Shure Distribution UK (SDUK), exclusive distributor in the UK and Ireland for leading pro audio brands including Shure, QSC, Radial, DIS, Sound Devices, Primacoustic and Servoreeler, confirmed at PLASA London 2014 that it is taking on a new line. Manufactured by Spanish audio company Equipson, founded in 1995 and based in Valencia, WORK Pro Audio products are aimed at sound reinforcement and live sound applications. Effective immediately, SDUK will be responsible for all sales and technical support for WORK Pro Audio products in the UK and Ireland, replacing all previous UK distributors of the brand.
Milos Group welcomed James Thomas Engineering to its growing number of professional and trusted brands. James Thomas Engineering has been one of the leading manufacturers of aluminium trussing, rigging and ground support to North American and international clients since 1977. Its General Purpose, Supertruss and HD truss systems are known throughout the industry as benchmarks for professional outdoor concert, theatre and corporate venue productions.
A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) confirmed a number of senior appointments, including Laurie Giraudeau joining the company in the new role of marketing manager, with immediate effect.
It was confirmed at PLASA London 2014 that White Light has appointed Lee Dennison as Head of Audio, further expanding the company's audio expertise. The move signals more growth for White Light as the company continues its strong market presence throughout the entertainment and events industries.
This year sees Philips Strand Lighting celebrate its 100th birthday , a milestone suitably celebrated at ExCel with cocktails, competitions and more.
And In Other News... - Glastonbury 2015 has sold out in less than 30 minutes. About 15,000 pre-sale tickets were sold earlier this week and the remaining 120,000 went in just 26 minutes - quicker than the 87 minutes it took to sell them in 2013. People paid £225 for a ticket even though the Somerset festival's line-up won't be confirmed until next year. There are rumours Fleetwood Mac and Queen could be among those playing at Worthy Farm in 2015.
Kate Bows Out - Kate Bush has performed the last of a series of 22 comeback concerts in London, suggesting it will be "a while" before she appears on stage again. "We're all really sad as it's the last night," she told the audience. "I'm going to miss everyone so much." No further concerts are scheduled, though there has been speculation that the show was filmed last month for a future DVD release.
NT Breaks Records - The National Theatre generated record-breaking income of £100 million in 2013/14, with ticket sales from NT Live screenings to cinemas at home and abroad increasing 179% from £2.4 million in 2012/13 to £6.7 million.
Blues News - Guitarist BB King has called off the remaining eight performances of his current tour after being diagnosed with dehydration and exhaustion. According to his website, the 89-yea
