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  GLP TWYN Unites Creos and JDC Burst 1 in New Dual-Face Moving Head
GLP has introduced TWYN, a new dual-face moving head that brings together the capabilities of two of the company's Creos and the JDC Burst 1, in a single motorized system. By combining a high-output RGBL wash with a hybrid strobe, ...
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ETC Automated Fixtures Now Integrate Wireless Control with City Theatrical Multiverse Connect Module
ETC announces that select High End Systems fixtures can now be used with City Theatrical's Multiverse Connect Module, 2.4GHz. This small device brings all the capabilities of Multiverse wireless DMX/RDM on the 2.4 GHz band ...
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KL Batten Coming to Elation June 4 Coffee Break
Elation invites lighting professionals, designers, programmers, and production specialists to join the next Elation Coffee Break on Thursday, June 4 at 11:00am CET for an in-depth look at the KL Batten Series. ...
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AVANTE Audio Brings Immersive Sound to InfoComm 2026's Expanded "AVL Experience"
AVANTE Audio is set to attend InfoComm 2026, joining the expanded ADJ AVL Experience at the Las Vegas Convention Center with a showcase of professional audio solutions engineered for live production, touring, installations, houses ...
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PK Sound Appoints Conrad Whelan as Chairman
PK Sound has appointed Conrad Whelan to the role of chairman of the board. Whelan has been a PK Sound board member since 2018.
"The live sound industry is at an inflection point," says Whelan. "The venues, the touring ...
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Ayrton Celebrates 70 Years of Eurovision Song Contest with Tim Routledge's Lighting
Broadcast by ORF, Austria's public broadcaster, from the Vienna Stadthalle on 12, 14, and 16, the world's largest televised live music event, the Eurovision Song Contest, celebrated its 70th anniversary in front of an arena audience of ...
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North Point Community Church Strengthens Clarity with L-Acoustics
For North Point Community Church, one of the largest congregations in the US, creating an engaging and uniformly consistent worship experience for every audience member has always been of paramount importance. The non-denominational ...
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KV2 Audio Returns to ABTT Theatre Show with Roman Bar Demo Space
KV2 Audio has announced its return to the ABTT Theatre Show, following a successful appearance at last year's event. Once again, the Czech loudspeaker manufacturer will take over the Roman Bar for the duration of the show, ...
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Robe Makes its Mark at Duinrell
Duinrell -- a combined holiday, amusement park and water park in Wassenaar, South Holland, which is popular with families -- celebrated 90 years of operation in 2025. It started as a family park in 1935 on the historic estate of the Van ...
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ACT Entertainment Introduces Green Hippo Estuary Series at InfoComm 2026
Green Hippo, an ACT Entertainment brand, will present the Estuary Series, a next-generation media control platform, at InfoComm 2026 (Booth #N6813). ...
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MA Lighting Announces grandMA3 Software Release V2.4
MA Lighting has released the new grandMA3 software release v2.4.2.2. This software release presents several new functionalities and workflow improvements for many different applications:
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Stage Precision Returns to InfoComm 2026
Stage Precision will return to InfoComm this year, exhibiting its evolving SP Grid ecosystem, which is said to be emerging as a go-to control and data management solution for live events, studio, and installed environments. Grid ...
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Kygo's South American Tour's Magic Reflected by Lorcan Clarke with CHAUVET Professional
Lorcan Clarke has created captivating lighting looks in shows all over the world, each of them distinctive but all of them emanating from the same exact place - the song.
"The starting point for me is always the song," says the ...
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RCF Professional Sound System at Scottsdale Jazz Festival Premiere Party
RCF professional loudspeakers recently powered the Scottsdale Jazz Festival Premiere Party, an upscale outdoor celebration held April 4, at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. Sound reinforcement for the event ...
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Waves Audio LV1 Classic Powers the Savannah Music Festival Across 13 Venues and 61 Artists
For the 2026 edition of the Savannah Music Festival (SMF), lead festival engineer Brenden Robertson made a calculated bet: Standardize the entire technical footprint of one of the South's most storied festivals on a single console ...
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AVIXA's InfoComm America Latina 2025 Receives Prestigious IAEE International Excellence Award
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) has announced that AVIXA's InfoComm America Latina 2025 has been honored with the 2026 IAEE International Excellence Award, recognizing the event's ...
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Alyosha Barreiro Showcases Sound xR Immersive Audio at Sound:Check Xpo in Mexico City with NEXO
A graduate of Berklee College of Music, producer, musician, and sound explorer Alyosha Barreiro has appeared in iconic venues in Mexico and around the world including at Glastonbury Festival, thrilling audiences with performances ...
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Robert Juliat Dalis Footlights Enhance the RAYE's Tour with Thomas Edwards' Lighting Design
British singer-songwriter RAYE, embarked on her first ever headline arena tour with This Tour May Contain New Music, a massive 40+ date tour across Europe and North America lasting from January to May 2026. The tour is in support ...
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Elation at IMS Dalt Vila 2026
In late April, the 17th edition of the International Music Summit opened the Ibiza summer season at IMS Dalt Vila, once again transforming a UNESCO World Heritage site into one of the most visually striking stages in electronic music. ...
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Pangolin Laser Systems and Artistry In Motion Announce Strategic Merger
Pangolin Laser Systems, provider of laser entertainment technology -- including design software, control hardware, safety systems, and complete laser projectors -- and Artistry In Motion (AIM), a manufacturer of professional ...
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Adamson Unveils VGx
Adamson has announced the arrival of VGx, which utilizes three M140 mid-range transducers and three NH3-V-16 high frequency compression drivers on a newly designed 3° coaxial mid-high assembly. The company's product development ...
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L-Acoustics Elevates Echostage
Electronic dance music (EDM) has a rich, often overlooked history in Washington, DC, with an underground scene that flourished decades ago, blending house, breaks, and garage across local clubs and parties. The area also nurtured a next ...
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ADJ 40 HEX Panel IP Fixtures Bring Daylight to REVOLVE Festival 2026
The new ADJ 40 HEX Panel IP played a central role in the lighting design for this year's REVOLVE Festival, delivering powerful output, vibrant color, and pixel effects capable of cutting through the bright California desert daylight ...
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Sennheiser at Eurovision Song Contest 2026
As the official audio supplier to the host broadcaster ORF for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2026, Sennheiser deployed its biggest Spectera set-up to date at Vienna's Stadthalle, including manufacturing samples of the yet to be ...
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Intense Lighting Chooses Robe FOOTSIE2 Slims
Intense Lighting is a rental company based in Botany, Sydney, Australia. It is owned and operated by founder Ian Garrard, who started it in 2017, having previously worked in a variety of other industry roles and with some high ...
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RCF Names Adam Wong as Business Developer for Southeast Asia
RCF announces the appointment of Adam Wong as business developer for Southeast Asia. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wong is a seasoned industry professional with long experience across professional audio, building ...
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Ayrton Releases Nando 1202
Ayrton has announced the release of Nando 1202, a versatile hybrid addition to the Nando family.
Embracing a minimalist design philosophy and focusing on the delivery of a spectacular quality of light and sublime colours, ...
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Elation Lighting Transforms Theater De Binding into a Modern Community Cultural Hub
The Cultural and Educational Centre De Binding in Zuid-Scharwoude, the Netherlands, home to Theater De Binding and part of Cool kunst en cultuur, has completed a lighting upgrade with a new LED system of
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Claypaky Illuminates the Arsenale Water Show
At the historic Arsenale of Venice, the vast Darsena Grande was transformed into a spectacular open-air stage for Arsenale Water Show 2026 - The Call of Olympia, one of the highlight events of the Venice Carnival. Blending myth and ...
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L-Acoustics Announces Source Intelligence
L-Acoustics has announced Source Intelligence, a proprietary voice-separation technology that is said to deliver clearer, more intelligible vocals and unprecedented gain before feedback for live performances. Running as an exclusive ...
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ADJ Returns to InfoComm with an Expanded "AVL Experience"
ADJ Lighting is set to make a major impact at InfoComm 2026, returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center with an expanded immersive "AVL Experience" alongside a comprehensive booth on the show floor. ADJ will use the trade show ...
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Claypaky Transforms Santiago's Skyline with Lighting Installation at Cenco Costanera
Claypaky has taken center stage in a striking new architectural lighting installation at the Cenco Costanera in Santiago, Chile, transforming the tallest mall in Latin America into a dynamic nighttime landmark. Conceived by Icardi ...
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RS Images' Ryan Schaminee Invests in Robe iFORTEs with HCF
Ryan Schaminee (owner of RS Images) is a busy Netherlands-based freelance gaffer and lighting console programmer / operator working on a diversity of commercial, television and movie projects, who has invested in his own set of six ...
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Radio Riot Brings Big Gig Sound to the Pub Circuit with Martin Audio
Radio Riot are a UK-based three-piece pub and function band delivering Britpop and guitar-driven covers spanning five decades. In choosing a truly portable sound system capable of consistently delivering a big gig sound, lead singer and ...
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TiMax Announces Technical Audio Group as Distribution Partner at Entech Roadshow
TiMax has appointed Technical Audio Group (TAG) as distribution partner for Australia. TAG takes on the full TiMax range, including SoundHub spatial processing, panLab and TrackerD4 stagetracking. ...
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Inside RCF's Premier Sound Installation at Grand Stade de Tange
Tangier Grand Stadium, also known as Stade Ibn Battouta, is one of Morocco's landmark football venues. Following a major renovation program completed ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and as part of Morocco's preparations as a co ...
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L-Acoustics Introduces L1 and CS1
L-Acoustics has unveiled L1, the flagship of the L Series, and its companion cardioid subwoofer, CS1. Built on L-Acoustics patented Progressive Ultra-Dense Line Source (PULS) technology, L1 sets a new absolute reference for stadium ...
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Luminex Introduces New GigaCore High-Bandwidth Switch
Luminex has launched the GigaCore O26-I, a 40 Gigabit Ethernet switch dedicated to AV integration, installation, broadcast applications, and touring.
The company says the GigaCore O26-I 20S10 4S25 2S40 answers a longstanding ...
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Audio-Technica Demonstrates High-Density Wireless Performance at Technica House Event in New York City
Audio-Technica recently hosted a demo event at its SoHo-based Technica House in New York City, offering attendees an in-depth look at its approach to high-channel-count DECT-based wireless microphone systems. The company's ...
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Brompton Technology Appoints Jude Lam as Regional Sales Manager for Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau
Brompton Technology has announced the appointment of Jude Lam as regional sales manager for Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, seeking to further strengthen its APAC sales team and reinforce its long-term commitment to ...
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Tony Perez Invests in Avolites D7
It has been a busy 12 months for Mexico-based lighting designer Tony Perez, who has been working for two of the country's highest-profile bands of the moment, rockers Zoe and the genre-blending R'n'B trio Latin Mafia. ...
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Vinny Shaw Rolls with Different Rigs on Fit for An Autopsy Tour with ChamSys
Vinny Shaw loves busking, and he got the chance when he ran Fit for An Autopsy's support show on Lamb of God's 27-city North American tour, which ended April 26 with a raucous, unfiltered performance at the Music Hall at Fenway. ...
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Paragon 360 Brings Venture Church's Vision to Life
Paragon 360 partnered with Venture Church to help transform a fast-growing portable ministry into a permanent, purpose-built campus designed for long-term impact. Senior Pastor Tim Neptune launched Venture Church in Naples, ...
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Bandit Lites Powers Alice Cooper's 2026 Tour
Alice Cooper returned to the stage in 2026 with his electrifying Alice's Attic Spring Tour, kicking off April 14 in San Antonio and concluding May 9 in Camden. Continuing a decades-long partnership, Bandit Lites once again ...
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AV Stumpfl PIXERA Powers Sold-Out Hilltop Hoods Australian Arena Tour
Melbourne-based production company Diverse Audio Visual Events (DAVE) recently deployed AV Stumpfl's PIXERA two RS Gen.2 media server as the backbone of the complete video system for Hilltop Hoods' Never Coming Home Tour 2026 ...
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DirectOut Appoints Synthax Audio UK as New UK and Ireland Distributor
DirectOut has announced that as of June 1, Synthax Audio UK will be its new distribution partner for the UK and Ireland.
Synthax takes over the distribution from Aspen Media, which has represented DirectOut with ...
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Theatre in Review: The Emporium (Classic Stage Company)
When famous writers become industries, the temptation is overwhelming to make use of every last word they ever wrote. (In my college days, if somebody found a cocktail napkin with jottings by Fitzgerald or Hemingway, it found its way to a ...
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Read Lighting&Sound America's May 2026 Issue
Check out LSA's May 2026 issue!
link.lsamedia.com/may2026
Special LSA Features this month include:
LSA Cover Feature: Lily Allen's West End Girl Tour
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Helen Hayes Award Winners Announced
The winners of this year's Helen Hayes Awards were announced on May 18. The awards are split into two broad categories: "Helen," for productions where less than 51% of the cast operates under an Equity contract, and there are no ...
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ACT Entertainment Showcases New MA Lighting grandMA3 onPC DMX-key at InfoComm 2026
The new MA Lighting grandMA3 onPC DMX-key, a solution for achieving professional lighting results in compact and flexible environments, will be presented by ACT Entertainment at InfoComm 2026 (Booth #N6813). It unlocks 4096 ...
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d&b audiotechnik Presents DS110 Soundscape Processing Engine
d&b audiotechnik introduces the DS110, an upgraded Soundscape processing engine that builds on the proven capabilities of the DS100, delivering increased performance and expanded flexibility for Soundscape systems. ...
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Robe Lights Eurovision Final in Vienna
Robe lighting was a technical partner for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, held last weekend at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria.
The 70th edition of the world's best-known international pop extravaganza was organized ...
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Modulo Kinetic Media Server Celebrates Ten Years with the Release of Version 7
Ten years after its launch, Modulo Kinetic, the all-in-one media server platform developed by Modulo Pi, continues to evolve with the release of Version 7. The new version introduces a wide range of enhancements, strengthening ...
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dBTechnologies Extends Aurora Net with Aurora Cloud
dBTechnologies introduces Aurora Cloud, the cloud-based Platform as a service (PaaS) designed to extend the capabilities of dBTechnologies' proprietary Aurora Net software, providing an advanced environment for remote monitoring, ...
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Audio-Technica Announces Key Leadership Appointments
Audio-Technica has announced key leadership appointments designed to further strengthen its sales organization and drive continued growth across the Americas.
Mark Humrichouser has been promoted to vice president, sales, ...
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Joseph Castronovo, President of Korg USA, Joins NAMM's Washington DC Advocacy
On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Joe Castronovo from Korg USA joined a delegation of NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) members, music industry leaders, and advocacy partners to meet with members of Congress ...
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Susan Rose Lights Melissa Etheridge's Rise Tour with CHAUVET Professional
Susan Rose is lighting Melissa Etheridge's 27-city summer tour, linked to her latest album, Rise. Caught on April 18 at Parx Casino's XCite Center, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, the designer says, "My signature look for ...
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Peter Therrien Powers Say Anything on Co-Headline Tour with ChamSys
Rock bands Say Anything and Motion City Soundtrack took to the stage at Cleveland's Agora Theatre recently, part of the 17-city 2026 leg of their co-headline tour. The Say Anything part of the show features a fast-moving light show from ...
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Theatre in Review: Obit (East Village Basement)
The last time I was in East Village Basement, the Ninth Street townhouse that has become a hive of theatrical activity, it was all dressed up for the chic throuple drama Danger and Opportunity. The look is utterly different these ...
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Theatre in Review: Lauder: Scotland's Kilted King of Broadway (59E59)
The title of this charming and informative entertainment is a misnomer: Harry Lauder appeared on Broadway only once and briefly, although he did tour America on occasion. By then, such was his fame that he traveled on his own train, "the ...
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Panasonic Projector & Display Acquires HIVE
Panasonic Projector & Display Corporation has acquired 100% of the issued shares of UK-based media technology company Hive Media Control Ltd.
In a statement, Panasonic says, "The acquisition marks a further step in ...
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ETC Philanthropy Program Gifts Lighting Equipment to Educational Programs
Through charitable gifting, ETC has long supported the performing arts, the education of upcoming generations of technical and design professionals, and the betterment of communities and non-profit entities. In 2024, the company ...
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Shure Expands Axient Digital PSM with New Transmission Mode and CueMode Enhancements
Shure has announced a firmware update for Axient Digital PSM, introducing new features designed to improve reliability, simplify setup, and address real-world challenges experienced by monitor engineers and production teams. ...
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KV2 Audio Returns to InfoComm 2026
KV2 Audio is gearing up for a return to InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas, where it will showcase its audio solutions. Visitors to InfoComm 2026 will find KV2 Audio at Booth #N6031 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, as ...
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Epson Introduces New Laser Display Lineup
Epson announces ten new PowerLite and BrightLink projectors, offering Full HD and 4K enhancement across standard-throw, ultra-short-throw, and portable options. Built on Epson's proprietary three-chip 3LCD technology, the new lineup ...
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Waves Announces Better U Training Event Ahead of InfoComm 2026
Waves Audio will host "Better U," a one-day comprehensive training event focused on the Waves eMotion LV1 Classic platform, bringing together engineers, integrators, house-of-worship leaders and audio professionals for a blend of ...
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ROE Visual Returns to InfoComm 2026 with Two Product Debuts
ROE Visual returns to InfoComm 2026, taking place this June at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Continuing its 20th anniversary celebration under the banner "The Pulse that Becomes Permanent," ROE Visual heads to the show floor with ...
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AVIXA Unveils New AVIXA.org to Enhance Content Discovery for AV Professionals
AVIXA has announced the launch of the new AVIXA.org, designed to enhance the discovery of professional AV resources for AVIXA members and the broader AV community, including training, certification, ...
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Thee Sacred Souls Travel with DiGiCo's Quantum Consoles on Worldwide Journey
Fans won't have to go far to hear soul group Thee Sacred Souls' sound this year, because the three core band members, abetted by a dozen or so musical associates on stage, are likely coming to them: after some one-off shows this spring, ...
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Renkus-Heinz Delivers Steerable Sound to Atlanta's Cathedral of St. Philip
In the northern suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia, the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip stands as a symbol of community and faith on Peachtree Road. The cathedral first opened in 1962 and has since become one of the largest Episcopal ...
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Theatre in Review: Animal Wisdom (Signature Theatre Company)
For an hour or so the other day, I thought I might finally be converted to the Christian cult. I refer, of course, to Heather Christian, the composer and librettist who has been acclaimed for Oratorio for Living Things and ...
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Drama Desk Award Winners Announced
The Drama Desk Awards were announced on Sunday, May 17, in a ceremony at The Town Hall in New York City. The Drama Desk Awards were voted on by critics, journalists, and editors for print and online publications covering the New ...
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Liba Fabrics Introduces IFR Charm Velour
Liba Fabrics, a wholesale fabric supplier specializing in inherently flame-retardant textiles for the theatrical, event, and production industries, is now offering 25oz IFR Charm Velour as a stocked, domestically available option ...
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K-array Audio Solutions Now Available for Specification Within D-Tools
K-array's full product catalogue is now available for specification within D-Tools. Integrators and dealers across the UK and US can now use D-Tools SI and D-Tools Cloud to specify and quote K-array, K-array Marine, KGEAR, and ...
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CHAUVET Professional Creates Combination at Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean's Live Between The Hedges Tour
The Live Between The Hedges joint concert by superstars Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean, began its five-date 2026 run before 63,000 fans at the University of Georgia's Sanford Stadium on Saturday April 25. ...
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BG Events Deploys Martin Audio Wavefront Precision System for BSW Arena Show
Budapest-based production company BG Events recently deployed what is believed to be the largest total hang for a single event of Martin Audio's Wavefront Precision series. A total of 120 line array elements from the WPL, WPC and ...
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Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club Takes Ayrton Rivale Profiles Into The Woods
Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club's production of the Stephen Sondheim classic Into The Woods was performed in March at the ADC Theatre in Cambridge. The Lent Term musical is the highlight of the ADC Theatre year, and ...
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Lucie, Czech Rock Band, Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Robe
The Czech rock band Lucie celebrated its 40th anniversary with concerts in four major cities around the Czech Republic: Brno, Ostrava, Prague, and Plzen. The technical production was coordinated and managed by SMART Production, headed by
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Vietnam Performing Arts Center Opts for Martin MAC Viper XIP
The Vietnam-Soviet Friendship Palace of Culture and Labour has completed a major stage lighting upgrade with the installation of Martin MAC Viper XIP fixtures, modernizing one of the country's most prominent cultural and ...
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Claypaky Powers the Visual Impact of Saiko's Latest Tour
The latest tour by the artist Saiko featured a lighting design based on Claypaky solutions. The visual concept supported the artist's live performance with a coherent, precise, and technically demanding stage setup at every tour ...
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Cairns Theatre, Brighton College, Specifies GLP Gear
When Brighton College, based in Brighton and Hove, UK, unveiled its new cultural hub, The Richard Cairns Building, the centerpiece was a 400-seat, multipurpose performance theatre.
Its advanced technical infrastructure includes five ...
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Theatre in Review: Indian Princesses (Atlantic Theater Company/Linda Gross Theater)
Indian Princesses is based on a bizarre cultural detail, and Eliana Theologides Rodriguez knows whereof she writes. The YMCA-sponsored Indian Princesses program was designed to promote father-daughter bonding via a ...
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InfoComm 2026 to Focus on Live Events, Broadcast, and Fan Engagement
InfoComm 2026 will spotlight the technologies transforming live events, sports, and entertainment, June 13-19 (exhibits June 17-19) at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The show will feature The Pitch by Diversified (Booth N8063), ...
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ADJ Launches PC415X Power Distributor/DMX Control Hub
ADJ has introduced the new PC415X, a compact solution designed to streamline power distribution and DMX signal distribution for today's fast-paced production environments. Combining multiple essential functions into a single, rack ...
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Disguise Partners with Creative Technology on Eurovision 2026
Disguise has partnered with Creative Technology (CT) to deliver the visual playback infrastructure for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, supporting one of the world's most complex and high-profile live broadcast productions. ...
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Klvr Rechargeable Battery for Pro AV Market Launches in the US
Klvr, based in Oslo, Norway, is launching in the US with a professional-grade rechargeable battery solution that is said to cut costs and improve performance across live entertainment and pro AV markets. Klvr Charger Pro enables ...
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NAMM Advances Industry Advocacy in Washington
This week, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) concluded a series of high-impact advocacy efforts in Washington, DC, advancing the association's commitment to protecting the US music products industry and expanding ...
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Dataland, New Museum of AI Arts, to Open in June, with L-Acoustics
Co-founders Refik Anadol and Efsun Erkilic reveal further details of DATALAND, the Museum of AI Arts, opening to the public on June 20.
In a statement, the museum says, "Representing a paradigm shift in the museum ...
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Community Bible Church Embraces MILAN-Networked d&b Soundscape Installation
San Antonio-based Community Bible Church (CBC) partnered with Nashville-based integration firm AVLX to deploy a comprehensive d&b audiotechnik sound system featuring SL-Series line arrays and subwoofers, combined with a DS100M ...
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Robe Helps Bring Las Vegas to London at BoTree's 77
The BoTree London is a new hotel property, part of Hilton's Curio Collection, located in the heart of Marylebone. Attached to the hotel is 77, a cosy and exclusive club and event venue described as "an intimate space where warmth, ...
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Brompton Technology Powers Nightsky Studios, Scotland's Top Multi Studio Film and TV Complex
Nightsky Studios is a premier virtual production (VP) facility located in Coatbridge, just east of Glasgow. Opened in April last year and with close to 3,000m2 of indoor space, the studio has quickly become a hub for high-profile ...
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Theatre in Review: Cable Street (Brits Off Broadway/59E59)
Cable Street is a fascinating story told uncertainly and in less-than-ideal circumstances. The new musical -- book by Alex Kanefsky, music and lyrics by Tim Gilvan, cries out for epic treatment. Set mostly in ...
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Elation Launches Rebel Dartz
Elation announces the launch of the Rebel Dartz, a compact effects moving head unit that, the company says, "channels the unapologetic Rebel spirit into a highly ...
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Clear-Com at InfoComm 2026
Clear-Com will showcase new communications solutions and major platform updates at InfoComm 2026 (Booth #N7005), June 17-19, in the North and Central Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Clear-Com will introduce a new ...
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CITT/ICTS Sets Dates for Rendez-vous August 12-14
Delegate registration is now open for the 36th edition of CITT/ICTS' annual conference and trade show, Rendez-vous, August 12-14 in Ottawa, Ontario, at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Arts, Department of Theatre's LabO ...
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Violet Audio US Launches to Support North American Initiative in Live Sound
Violet Audio, in Melbourne, Australia, announces the formation of Violet Audio US, a new distribution company established to bring the company's professional audio solutions to the North American live sound market. Industry veteran < ...
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Pharos at InfoComm
Pharos Architectural Controls will exhibit at InfoComm 2026 (Booth #N8744), June 17-29 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Visitors to the stand will have the opportunity to meet the US team, including regional sales and ...
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Julian von den Stemmen Appointed Marketing Director at GLP
GLP has appointed Julian von den Stemmen as its new marketing director, effective July 1, succeeding Ulrich Steinle.
A transition has been structured to preserve continuity across GLP's international marketing ...
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KV2 Audio Expands Central American Presence with Costa Rica Showcase Hosted by Cubism Production
KV2 Audio is expanding its presence in Central America following a demonstration event hosted by its distribution partner, Cubism Production, in Costa Rica.
Cubism Production has operated in the Czech and Slovak markets since ...
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Springboard to Design Announces The Springboard to Design Fellowship Program
Springboard to Design (SB2D), presented by Design Action and led by Tony Award-winning designers Clint Ramos and David Zinn, has announced the launch of The Springboard to Design Fellowship Program, a year-long, ...
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British Music Embassy Returns to SXSW 2026 with dBTechnologies Loudspeaker Systems
The British Music Embassy (BME) returned to SXSW for its 2026 edition, once again taking over Palm Door on Sixth for a full week of live performances, industry programming, and broadcast activity. Operating continuously from daytime panels ...
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ADJ Fixtures Power High-Energy "Peak" Experience at Cal State San Bernardino
A combination of ADJ lighting, LED video, and atmospheric effects transformed the Coussoulis Arena at California State University, San Bernardino into a fully immersive rave environment for the recent Peak 2026. Delivered by Props ...
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Theatre in Review: Well, I'll Let You Go (Studio Seaview)
In Well, I'll Let You Go, Quincy Tyler Bernstine is Maggie, whose only defense against tragedy is the endless cups of coffee she serves to a series of interlopers seeking to console, advise, or obtain absolution from ...
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CHAUVET Professional Launches COLORado PXL Curve 5
CHAUVET Professional introduces the COLORado PXL Curve 5. The latest addition to the PXL Curve system, the new fixture features five individually controllable 120W LED heads in arced housing for, the company says, "unique, flowing ...
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DirectOut Introduces ACE Portable Smart Audio Platform
DirectOut announces ACE, the latest addition to its suite of Smart Audio Platforms. In a compact form factor designed to adapt seamlessly to a wide range of professional workflows, from playback and drive rack applications to fully ...
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Neutrik Group Americas Partners with Cloud Microphones on New Cloudlifter Mini Cl-25
Neutrik Group Americas, a subsidiary of Neutrik AG and supplier of AVL connectivity solutions, which includes NEUTRIK, REAN, and CONTRIK brands, partnered with Cloud Microphones on the newly released Cloudlifter Mini CL-25, ...
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NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak Delivers Oral Testimony Before the USTR on Impact of Global Tariffs
NAMM has issued the oral testimony delivered by John Mlynczak, president and CEO, before the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 Committee in Washington, DC, on May 8. Mlynczak testified to the ...
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IA Stage Announces the Addition of Six Technical Leaders
IA Stage has announced the addition of six professionals to its growing team: Courtney Nichols, ETCP CR T; Kris Jelenic; Mariana Mendonca; Matthew Ross, PE; Mitchell Cholley; and Steve Bognar
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ARRI Expands Management Board
ARRI has announced its expanded management board and streamlined operating structure. Effective immediately, Frank Eischet and Marcel Koutstaal join the board alongside David Bermbach and Chris Richter. ...
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Amadeus Acoustics to Host Technical Webinar on Eurovision 2026 Immersive Sound Workflow
Following its appointment as an official technical supplier for Eurovision 2026, Amadeus Acoustics will host a live technical webinar diving into the show's immersive sound architecture.
The session, titled "Amadeus Immersive ...
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AVIXA Foundation Opens Application for Michael Verguawen Scholarship
The AVIXA Foundation has announced applications for the Michael Verguawen Scholarship are now open through June 30. Ten scholarships of $2,500 each will be awarded as one-time contributions towards tuition for studies ...
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Bandit Lites Promotes Jeremy Sinicki to Director of IT
Bandit Lites has announced that long-time employee Jeremy Sinicki has been promoted to director of IT.
Sinicki picked up lighting design back when he was in elementary school, where he ran a spotlight for a talent show. In ...
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Claypaky, Patrick Woodroffe at Scenajutra in Warsaw
Claypaky took center stage at Stage of Tomorrow [Scena Jutra], held on April 13-14 at the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, and organized by Fundacja Scena Jutra, with the support of Claypaky's Polish distributor, Prolight.
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Theatre in Review: The Receptionist (Second Stage/Pershing Square Signature Center)
If the acting thing ever dries up for Katie Finneran, she has a fine career ahead in office management. As Bevely, the title character of Adam Bock's American horror story, she is so much more than her job description: She ...
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Outer Critics Circle Award Winners Announced
The winners of the 2025-26 Outer Critics Circle Awards have been announced. The organization consists of critics and journalists covering the New York theatre in publications frequently outside of the city. ...
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NEP Powering Broadcast Production for the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna
NEP Europe, part of NEP Group, media services provider for live entertainment and sports worldwide, has announced it will deliver a full range of broadcast solutions for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria, ...
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Def Leppard Vegas Residency Features Robe Gear
Iconic hard rock band Def Leppard recently played 12 sold-out shows at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, complete with a new visual and lighting design created by Montreal-based Luz Studio.
On Luz's lighting rig were some core ...
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CHAUVET Professional, Ryan Healey Team Up for Mary J. Blige's Vegas Residency
For Mary J. Blige's My Life, My Story residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, lighting designer Ryan Healey, of 22 Degrees, and set designer Shaun Motley are providing a richly textured setting for the singer as she takes ...
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Mexico's Estadio Azteca Reopens Ahead of World Cup with Assist from Obsidian Control Systems
All eyes will be on Mexico City on June 11 as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at the newly renovated Estadio Azteca, recently renamed Estadio Banorte. A reopening event and friendly match were held on March 28, with lighting control ...
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New Laserworld Club Series Models Released
The Laserworld Club Series has been on the market for more than 15 years. The new Laserworld CS-3000 micro and Laserworld CS-6000 micro take over the range, focusing on affordability with a feature set for DJs and entertainers, and ...
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Workers at San Diego Musical Theatre Vote to Unionize with IATSE Local 122
Production workers at the San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT) have voted to unionize with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 122. The 18-member unit includes wardrobe department staff, ...
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Oasis Tour Fiber Network Built Around Van Damme Cabling
When rock band Oasis returned to stadium stages for their 2025 tour, the production was built on a scale to match. With front-of-house towers, monitor world and multiple off-stage technical areas all needing to stay connected, the team at ...
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RF Venue's RF PA Extension Kit Wirelessly Feeds Loudspeakers at the 69th Denver Debutante Ball
The Denver Debutante Ball is an annual formal event held in Denver, Colorado, to celebrate high-achieving young women, with a focus on academic excellence, leadership, and community service. The event is held in the seven-floor open atrium ...
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Production Sound Mixer Dirk Sciarrotta Delivers Camera-Ready Sound on Family Feud with DPA
For nearly three decades, veteran production sound mixer and five-time Emmy Award winner Dirk Sciarrotta has helped define the sonic identity of the long-running game show Family Feud. Now entering his 28th season, ...
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Renkus-Heinz to Exhibit at InfoComm 2026
Renkus-Heinz is returning to InfoComm, to be held in Las Vegas, June 17-19, with a double-decker booth and an exclusive consultants breakfast. It can be found on the trade show floor at Booth #N6631 in North Hall. ...
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1 SOUND Releases Panorama 65, 75, and 85 with Immersive Mono+Stereo+Sub Technology
1 SOUND is launching the complete Panorama Series, consisting of Panorama 65, 75, and 85, shipping now. These self-contained immersive loudspeaker systems are said to deliver a spatialized sound field from a single, 4" deep, ...
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A.C. Entertainment Technologies Named UK Distributor for EXE Technology Chain Hoists
A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) has appointed EXE Technology as its official UK distributor.
The partnership provides customers across the UK with enhanced access to EXE Technology's range of EXE RISE D8+ chain hoists. ...
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Elation Lighting System Brings New Options to Hale Centre Theatre Stages
As head of lighting and video at Hale Centre Theatre in Sandy, Utah, Jaron Kent Hermansen has played a defining role in shaping the visual design of the venue's performance and educational spaces. The designer was instrumental in ...
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Coheed and Cambria and Cohesion on North American Summer Tour
Progressive rock group Coheed and Cambria launched an amphitheater tour last summer co-billed with emo-pop band Taking Back Sunday. The 25-date trek across the US and Canada featured a dazzling arrangement of lasers and lights, a giant ...
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PRG Deploys ROXX Neo Lite Across Premier Live Events
When Production Resource Group (PRG) needed a versatile fixture capable of performing across broadcast and corporate environments, the ROXX Neo Lite proved to be a consistent solution. Supporting a range of high-profile productions ...
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Sons of Legion SOUL TO SOL 2026 World Tour Emphasizes Storytelling with CHAUVET Professional
Storytelling is at the heart of the two-man rock/soul/blues band Sons of Legion's SOUL TO SOL 2026 World Tour. Nashville-based EMBR Productions supplied the fixtures and set up the touring rig, Alexander Lehman programmed the ...
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Paragon 360 Completes Extensive Sanctuary Renovation Project for First Missionary Baptist
Paragon 360 received a call from First Missionary Baptist Church in Huntsville, Alabama, at a pivotal moment in their story in the spring of 2023. Just months earlier, a devastating flood affected their sanctuary, forced an ...
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Movistar Arena Buenos Aires Invests in L-Acoustics K Series and L Series for Argentinian Venue
Nestled in the vibrant Villa Crespo district beside Buenos Aires' Estadio Don Leon Kolbowski football stadium, Movistar Arena stands as Argentina's largest dedicated concert venue and the country's second-largest indoor arena. Since ...
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Pharos Modernizes Stockholm's Avicii Arena
A system from Pharos Architectural Controls has played a major role in transforming Stockholm's Avicii Arena into a smart and futuristic stadium. The arena, located in the Swedish capital, is primarily used as a venue for ice hockey ...
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Theatre in Review: Othello (Bedlam/West End Theatre)
I know the fashion is for stripped-down productions of classic plays, but Bedlam's take on Othello is so bare bones as to be positively nude. The set, by director/cast member Eric Tucker, consists of a white wall on ...
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Next Stop for Elation '26 Roadshow: Atlanta, Georgia, May 20
The Elation '26 Roadshow heads south, coming to Atlanta on May 20. The company says that the event offers an exclusive, hands-on demo experience where attendees can test cutting-edge fixtures, connect with experts, and get a ...
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Solid State Logic Launches TCA Tour
Solid State Logic (SSL) announce the launch of TCA Tour, a compact fly away audio production system built entirely from System T components. Designed for broadcast, touring, and live production environments, TCA Tour delivers ...
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Professional Wireless Systems Announces I/O-8 and I/O-8R Patch Panel Interfaces
The Professional Wireless Systems (PWS) I/O 8 and I/O 8R are compact, rack mountable patch panel interfaces designed to simplify audio and intercom connectivity by converting traditional XLR send/receive lines into RJ45 4 wire ports ...
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Technotrix Announces Leadership Continuity Following the Passing of Founder Kevin Kiefer
Technotrix, Inc. has formally announced the passing of its founder and long-time owner, Kevin Kiefer, and affirms the company's continuance under its established leadership team.
"Kiefer founded Technotrix in the early ...
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Tyler Truss Adds Industry Professional Gene "Gino" Matera to Expanding Sales Team
Tyler Truss has announced the addition of Gene "Gino" Matera to its sales team.
"I'm excited to be joining Tyler Truss at such a pivotal time," says Matera. "The company's growth, energy, and commitment to quality make ...
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Sweetwater Awarded Mental Health America Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health
Sweetwater has been awarded a 2026 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, one of the nation's top recognition for US employers. Issued by Mental Health America, a leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing mental health and well ...
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Renkus-Heinz IC Live Arrays Transform the Sound at the Shrine of Fatima
One of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world, the Shrine of Fatima attracts millions of visitors each year. To support gatherings of this scale, the site recently implemented a new audio system centered around Renkus ...
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100th Anniversary of Berlin Radio Tower Celebrated with Robe illumination
To mark its 100th anniversary, the 505'-high Berlin Radio Tower in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany, was illuminated in a light show featuring 32 Robe iBOLT moving lights and 36 Robe iESPRITE LTL luminaires on March 20. < ...
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VP Village Powered by ROE Visual Brings Camera-Ready Virtual Production to Cannes' Village Innovation
Virtual production returns to Cannes Next, building on the success of the 2025 Village Innovation program. For 2026, the dedicated VP Pavilion, VP Village powered by ROE Visual, will once again welcome cinematographers, studio ...
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ACT Entertainment Features Visual Productions NetPanel User Interfaces at InfoComm 2026
The new Visual Productions NetPanel Series will be showcased at InfoComm 2026 (ACT Entertainment, Booth #N6813). A new family of elegant, wall-mounted user interfaces, the NetPanel ...
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HIVE Unveils v1.3 Software Release
HIVE has announced the release of HIVE v1.3, a software update that is said to significantly expand the creative and technical capabilities of its media server platform -- opening the door to more demanding applications across live ...
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Merging Technologies Releases Ovation 12
Merging Technologies has announced the release of Ovation 12, the latest update to its audio playout system and show sequencer software. Ovation 12 introduces native video playback, enhanced synchronization capabilities, and ...
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Adlib Expands Schools Outreach to Tackle Skills and Awareness Gap in Live Events
Adlib has expanded its year-round schools outreach to tackle a persistent skills and awareness gap in the live events industry, making technical careers more visible to students before key education choices are made. Despite relying ...
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Elation Names Mathias Burger as Brand Manager for Elation Europe
Elation has announced the appointment of Mathias Burger as brand manager for Elation Europe. In this role, Burger will serve as a key liaison between the market and Elation's European headquarters, helping to shape and ...
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DPA Microphones on Yann Tiersen's Tour
Reproducing the full emotional and dynamic range of a solo piano on a large-scale sound system presents a unique set of challenges, especially when that performance is as nuanced as Yann Tiersen's. Known for his emotive, minimalist ...
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DiGiCo Quantum852 at RODEOHOUSTON
Originally designed as an opportunity for farmers and ranchers to showcase their work, the RODEOHOUSTONE Super Series -- aka Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo-has grown from a small regional exhibition founded in 1932 into one of the ...
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Behind Labrinth's Coachella Production with DX7 and PRG
At Coachella, where spectacle often drives the visual language, the set featuring the British singer, songwriter, and producer Labrinth stood out for its control. Anchored by a central, sculptural structure and framed by four surrounding ...
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Paul Guthrie Sets Mood for Nine Inch Noize at Coachella with CHAUVET Professional PXL Curve 12
The name "Nine Inch Noize" was chosen to celebrate the collaboration at Coachella between Nine Inch Nails and German electro music wizard Boys Noize. The joining of NINs relentlessly brooding rock and Boys Noize's techno sounds created a ...
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Brompton Technology Helps Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Make History on Australian Soil
Brompton Technology's Tessera LED video processors delivered a landmark performance at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo's 75th-anniversary tour, as the famed show made a rare international appearance at Suncorp Stadium in ...
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Tony Award Nominations Announced
The nominations have been announced for the 2026 Tony Awards, which honor achievement in the Broadway theatre scene.
The design nominees are:
Best Scenic Design of a Play
Hildegard Bechtler, Oedipus
Takeshi ...
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Brad Sousa Impact Fund Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Grants; Recipients Will Be Honored at InfoComm 2026
The Brad Sousa Impact Fund, organized by the AVIXA Foundation, is accepting applications for grants through May 25, 2026. Recipients will be announced at a special ceremony on Thursday, June 18, during InfoComm 2026 in Las ...
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MEGA-LITE Expands Deco Line Series with Streamline Marine H&V and Streamline Wash
MEGA-LITE introduces the Streamline Marine Vertical, Streamline Marine Horizontal, and Streamline Wash, expanding the Deco Line with flexible, durable solutions designed for creative lighting applications in both architectural and ...
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Eliminator Lighting's Fantasy FX Combines Center Beam with LED Halo
Available now from Eliminator Lighting, the Fantasy FX dual-effect unit combines a center beam with a circular halo of 288 RGB LEDs, delivering both focused wash effects and multi-colored chases. It is designed for DJs, nightclubs, ...
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PLASA's Managing Director Peter Heath Announces Retirement
Peter Heath is stepping away from his role as managing director of the Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA). The association reports that he will remain in the position while a replacement is found; he also ...
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IATSE Says Kennedy Center Violating Its Contract, Using Temporary Closure to Permanently Cut Jobs and Services
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is condemning the management of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, alleging the Kennedy Center is violating its union contract and laying off ...
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Jake Tickle Appointed as Chief Technology Officer at Bandit Lites
Jake Tickle has officially been appointed chief technology officer at Bandit Lites, following his recent 20-year anniversary with the company.
Tickle joined Bandit after beginning his career with Carnival Cruise Lines and ...
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Diversified Announces Viral Tripathi as CIO
Diversified has announced Viral Tripathi as chief information officer. The technology executive brings more than 30 years of experience leading enterprise transformation and delivering business outcomes in private equity ...
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AudioMasters 2026 Announces VIP Engineers and Sponsors for 28th Annual Charity Tournament
The AudioMasters Benefit Golf Tournament returns May 14-15, to Harpeth Hills Golf Course in Nashville, once again uniting the professional audio community in support of the Nashville Engineer Relief Fund (NERF). This year's event ...
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CHAUVET Professional Helps Design Team Realize Big Vision for Levity at Wintrust Arena
Ryan Warffuel and the team at Antic Studios had an ambitious creative vision for a show starring the electronic music trio Levity at Wintrust Arena, a massive effort involving 330 FB4-level lasers controlled over a sprawling network ...
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Theatre in Review: The Lost Boys (Palace Theatre)
I think I can safely say that The Lost Boys is the best vampire musical New York has ever seen. This is the backhanded compliment of the decade, of course, but compared to Dracula, the Musical; Dance of the Vampires< ...
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ARRI Unveils Omnibar LED Bars
ARRI has launched Omnibar, a compact, battery-powered, multi-color LED linear fixture built for motion picture, live entertainment, and content-creation applications.
The product has two iterations, the 2' Omnibar 2 and 4' ...
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Lucille Lortel Winners Announced
The winners of this year's Lucille Lortel Awards have been announced. The Lortel Awards focus on New York's Off-Broadway scene.
In the scenic design category, the winner is Miriam Buether for Glass. Kill, What If If ...
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Fire Breaks Out at Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theatre; The Book of Mormon on Hold
The Eugene O'Neill Theatre, home to the Broadway blockbuster The Book of Mormon since 2011, was seriously damaged in a fire on May 4. According to CBS News, it broke out at 10am and quickly built into a three-alarm event. No ...
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Designers Confirmed for Black Theatre United Design Expo
The organization Black Theatre United (BTU) has confirmed the designers who will appear at this year's BTU Design Expo, alongside the launch of the new BTU Design Expo App.
Hosted by NYU Tisch School of the Arts, the event will ...
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Next Elation Coffee Break to Focus on KL Fresnel
In the next edition of Elation's Coffee Break Series, Monday, May 11 at 11:00am CET, Frederik Afif and Alistair Smyth will offer a closer look at the KL Fresnel 6 IP and KL Fresnel 8 IP outdoor-rated LED ...
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Production Workers at Penn Live Arts' Annenberg Center Vote Unanimously to Join IATSE Local 8
Eight production employees at The University of Pennsylvania's Penn Live Arts' Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts have voted unanimously to join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 8. ...
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Inner Circle Distribution Appoints Scott Anderson as Southeast Sales Manager, Expands Systems Division
Inner Circle Distribution (ICD) has appointed Scott Anderson sales manager - southeast, effective April 27, while also expanding its systems division to support growing demand across integrated projects nationwide. ...
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NAMM President to Testify on Impact of Global Tariffs
NAMM has issued the oral testimony to be delivered by John Mlynczak, president and CEO, before the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 Committee in Washington, DC, on Friday. He will speak ...
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Bandit Lites Supports Belmont University Showcase Series
Bandit Lites continues its support of the Belmont University Showcase Series, a student-led program designed to provide real-world concert production experience. Through the donation of lighting equipment, resources, and staff time, ...
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Theatre in Review: 73 Seconds (En Garde Arts)
Just in time for Mother's Day, we're getting a matched set of shows in which middle-aged playwrights brace themselves for the loss of their beloved mothers. Trouble is, they seem more worried about themselves than the ladies in question. ...
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Jules Fisher Among Tony Award Lifetime Achievement Winners for 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee is honoring lighting designer Jules Fisher, artistic director Andre Bishop, and playwright/director James Lapine with 2026 Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement in ...
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Spaceage's Visibox 5 Released
Spaceage is announcing Visibox 5.0, the largest feature release in the product's history. The update turns the performer-friendly media and backing-track player into a complete visual authoring environment, introducing audio ...
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Advatek PixLite Mk3 3.13.0 Firmware Update Includes Five-Channel Control
Advatek Lighting, maker of PixLite LED pixel controllers, announces firmware V3.13.0, which introduces native five-channel pixel support across the PixLite Mk3 range, with direct control of RGBCCT (red, green, blue plus ...
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TOMCAT/A4I Names John Alvarez as Eastern Regional Sales Manager
TOMCAT/Area Four Industries US has announced the addition of John Alvarez as the company's newest eastern regional sales manager.
Alvarez joins TOMCAT/A4I US with more than 20 years of experience in sales leadership, ...
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Pro Subrental Marketplace Partners with Flex Rental Solutions
Pro Subrental Marketplace has partnered with Flex Rental Solutions. This software integration is part of the long-term strategic plan for Pro Subrental Marketplace to make it easier for users to quickly locate and secure the right ...
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Alcons Audio Hosts Los Angeles Pro-Ribbon Experience Demo Days
Alcons Audio, in cooperation with Peak AVL, will be hosting the Los Angeles Pro-Ribbon Experience Demo Days on May 12-13, for audio professionals to experience the next level in professional sound reinforcement. Designed for system ...
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Design Technik Delivers Acoustic Performance for The Pinnacle, Nashville
AEG Presents, the live music and event division of global entertainment and sports powerhouse AEG Worldwide, extended its portfolio of dozens of active tours, more than 30 festivals and nearly 50 performance venues with the debut of its ...
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First Baptist Church Streamlines Complex Stage Transitions with AUDIX Wireless MicroBoom Microphones
First Baptist Church, a 5,000-member congregation in Bryan, Texas, has upgraded the church's audio production capabilities with the new AUDIX Wireless MicroBoom MBW50B and MBW50BHC microphones.
The demanding schedule at First ...
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Theatre in Review: The Rocky Horror Show (Roundabout Theatre Company/Studio 54)
I first saw The Rocky Horror Picture Show in a Rhode Island cinema in 1978. If, as I pelted with slices of toast and rolls of toilet paper, someone had said that, fifty years hence, I would be attending the second major Broadway ...
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Eight ESTA Draft Standards Now in Public Review
ESTA's Technical Standards Program announces the following draft standards in public review.
From the Rigging Working Group:
BSR E1.4-3, Manually Operated Hoists BSR E1.47, Guidelines for ...
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Luminex's GigaCore O26-I Wins Product of the Year at NAB
Luminex Network Intelligence, a Belgian-based manufacturer of data distribution equipment, was awarded the NAB Product of the Year Award for the GigaCore O26-I in the category of audio production, processing, and networking ...
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L-Acoustics L-ISA Turns Broadway's Dog Day Afternoon Into a Cinematic Sound Experience
L-Acoustics L-ISA Turns Broadway's Dog Day Afternoon Into a Cinematic Sound Experience When director Rupert Goold and sound designer Cody Spencer began planning Dog Day Afternoon for Broadway, their starting ...
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A.C. Americas Contributes to ESPN's Studio Broadcast Design
When it came to providing new lighting rigs for two ESPN studios in New York City, Matthew Gordon, president and principal designer of Eastern Lighting Design, emphasizes how critical collaboration is, and remains, on any ...
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Gran David Producciones Upgrades Martin Audio Inventory with WPC Wavefront Precision System
Gran David Producciones, a prominent Columbia rental company, has significantly enhanced its audio capabilities by upgrading to the Martin Audio WPC Wavefront Precision system.
For years, Gran David Producciones has ...
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New GLP Nexus Provides Beating Heart of Greek Archaeological Excavation
The site of the fabled city of Tenea in ancient Corinthia is the location for an archaeological dig, that has excavated a number of important findings and artefacts from the Archaic and Bronze Ages, and Hellenistic to Roman periods. ...
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Peavey and Crest Audio Fuel Indonesia's Largest Extreme Metal Gathering with High-Impact Live Sound
When Jakarta's underground metal community converged for Jakarta Death Fest, expectations were high. Positioned as one of the most anticipated extreme metal festivals in Indonesia, the event transformed South Jakarta's Bulungan venue ...
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ADJ Vizi Beam CMY Fixtures Deliver Dynamic Impact for Fifth Avenue Dance Competition in Belgium
Touring across multiple cities in Belgium, Fifth Avenue Dance Competition is a vibrant national event that showcases the talents of young dancers across a wide range of styles. From classical ballet to high-energy street dance, each ...
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