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  Therio Innovation Launches Newly Redesigned Website Showcasing Expanded Capabilities and Solutions
Therio Innovation has announced the launch of its newly redesigned website.
The updated site reflects the company's continued growth, including the recent introduction of its Motorization and Automation Division and the addition ...
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Robert Juliat's SpotMe and Lancelot Followspots on Broadway's The Lost Boys
Lighting designer Jen Schriever and associate lighting designer Aaron Tacy are using Robert Juliat's SpotMe performer tracking system and three powerful Robert Juliat Lancelot followspots on The Lost Boys, ...
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PK Sound Adds Hi, Society as Latest Robotic System Partner in Western Canada
PK Soundhas expanded its longstanding partnership with Kamloops, B.C.-based Hi, Society Entertainment following the latter's investment in a T8 robotic line source system. A longtime supporter of PK Sound throughout Western Canada, ...
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Martin Professional Announces Strategic Partnership with the Royal Albert Hall
Martin Professional, a HARMAN Professional Solutions brand, has announced a strategic partnership with London's iconic Royal Albert Hall, creating a closer collaboration between manufacturer and venue that will help shape ...
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GLP JDC1 Brings Arena-Scale Punch to Russell Dickerson's RussellMania Tour 2026
Russell Dickerson's RussellMania Tour is one of country music's most ambitious headline runs of the year, taking the multi-platinum artist across arenas, outdoor amphitheaters, and major festivals throughout North America in support ...
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White Light Supplies Elation KL Series for Bangor University Arts and Innovation Centre
Bangor University's Pontio Arts and Innovation Centre, North Wales, recently completed a major upgrade to its theatre and studio lighting systems with Elation KL Series fixtures ...
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Audinate Introduces All-New Spanish Language Dante Training Program
Audinate Group Limited has announced that the new Dante Certification program is now available in Spanish.
Designed for today's rapidly evolving AV landscape, this update equips professionals with the networking and AVoIP ...
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LEA Professional Announces New Partnership with AVL Alliance
LEA Professional has partnered with AVL Alliance, a Rocky Mountain region-based manufacturer's representative. The deal will bring LEA Professional's technology catalog of intelligent IT solutions, DSP, and smart power management to ...
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KV2 Audio Brings Visitors Behind the Scenes for the Grand Opening of In-House Demo Room
KV2 Audio recently welcomed visitors to a technical tour of its Milevsko factory to celebrate the grand opening of its new in-house demo room.
Members of the Austrian Association of Sound & Music Designers (OTMV) and Audio ...
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Alcons Audio Powers Trondheim Rocks 2026 at its New Home
Trondheim Rocks 2026 relocated from the iconic E.C. Dahls brewery site to Ladesletta in Trondheim, creating a new setting while preserving the festival's connection to the city. Promoted by Trondheim Stage, the 2026 edition featured 12 ...
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Elation Roadshow '26 to Reach Denver Area July 22
The Elation '26 Roadshow next rolls into the Denver area, bringing its solutions in lighting, lasers, control, and production technology to Colorado's live entertainment community. The event takes place July 22 at the Brown Note ...
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John Huntington's Introduction to Show Networking Class Schedule for August 24-25 in Baltimore
Show control expert and educator John Huntington is partnering with USITT and the Voxel Theater to bring his two-day, hands-on Introduction to Show Networking Workshop to Baltimore, August 24-25. ...
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LSC Makes Key R&D Appointment
LSC Control Systems, the Australia-based manufacturer of advanced power and control system technologies, has confirmed the latest key addition to its expanding capabilities with the appointment of Hugh McDonald as R&D manager ...
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Vectorworks Honors 2026 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Regional Design Winners
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. congratulates the student winners of the 2026 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) regional design awards.
The Kennedy Center American College Theater ...
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Engineers Choose DiGiCo Quantum338 and Quantum5 for Laufey World Tour
Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey's A Matter of Time Tour, which accompanies the album of the same name, began in 2025, concluding in August 2026 with dates globally. At front of house, Matt Grabe is using a DiGiCo ...
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Michael Franti & Spearhead Tour Powered by Waves LV1 Classic and eMo IEM Immersive In-Ears
When Michael Franti & Spearhead closed their summer run at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, touring engineer Lucas Pinzon was in monitor world -- building an individually spatialized immersive in-ear mix for every musician on a Waves ...
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CHAUVET Adds New Dimension to Mitch Schellenger's Design for Shinedown Dance, Kid, Dance Act II Tour
In addition to performing as part of rock band Shinedown, guitarist Zach Myers contributed ideas to lighting designer Mitch Schellenger's lighting and production plan for the quartet's 2025 Dance, Kid, Dance Tour. The ...
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Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai Upgrades its Resident Audio System with DirectOut PRODIGY.MP
Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai recently undertook a significant upgrade of its resident audio infrastructure. The arena is the first multi-purpose, fully air-conditioned indoor arena in the Middle East operating year-round. ...
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Audio Engineer Dan Hallas Opts for AUDIX Mics
Veteran front-of-house engineer Dan Hallas has spent over three decades crafting the live sound for a diverse roster of world-class artists. Having mixed for hard rock heavyweights like P.O.D. as well as acclaimed jazz, world, and ...
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Serenityaudio Deploys NEXO at Devizes Arts Festival and Redstock
Spanning 17 days in late spring, the Devizes Arts Festival has been enriching the cultural life of the Wiltshire, UK town since 1986, with a diverse program of music, theatre, literary talks, and comedy staged across a variety of local ...
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Theatre in Review: Othello (Classical Theatre of Harlem/Richard Rodgers Amphitheater)
I saw this Othello the other night at Marcus Garvey Park in conditions best described as challenging. The evening featured occasional bursts of light rain. Certain patrons raised their umbrellas, causing impromptu obstructed ...
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Avolites Launches Prism, Intuitive Media Control for Connected Shows
Avolites has launched Prism, an intuitive media control interface that allows users to introduce dynamic visuals to shows without complicated programming. The launch follows an extensive period of early access. ...
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RCF Scores Milestone Trademark Victory in China
RCF S.p.A. has obtained a favorable final judgment from the courts of the People's Republic of China, stopping the unauthorized use of its "RCF" trademark by Ningbo S&A Electronics Co., Ltd.
The Intermediate People's Court of ...
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Eliminator Lighting Launches LP HEX 12 Plus Flat PAR Fixture
Eliminator Lighting has announced the LP HEX 12 Plus, a feature-rich flat PAR fixture designed to deliver vibrant wash effects, color mixing, and flexible control for a wide range of professional lighting applications. Combining 12 ...
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AES Show Nashville Early-Bird Registration Now Open
Early-bird registration is now open for AES Show Nashville 2026, the Audio Engineering Society's reimagined three-day event taking place October 30 to November 1 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville. ...
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cavlo to Introduce Hands-On Product Evaluation Experience at Seattle Tech Expo
cavlo is introducing a new feature at this year's cavlo Seattle Tech Expo, giving attendees an entirely new way to experience AV technology. Debuting October 21-22 at the Lynnwood Event Center, cavlo Compares is a hands-on product ...
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Celebrity Solstice Retrofits Theatre with Martin MAC Encore Twos
Celebrity Cruises has completed a major premium entertainment technology upgrade aboard Celebrity Solstice, installing a new Martin Professional lighting system as part of the ship's extensive 45-day dry dock modernization in ...
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Ayrton Adds Mario Lopez to its Team of Designer Relationship Managers
Ayrton has announced Mario Lopez has joined the team of Ayrton designer relationship managers, where he will have a special focus on the Spanish-speaking lighting designer community. The appointment takes place with ...
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CHAUVET Professional COLORado PXL Curve 12 Helps Jimmy Olausson on Epica's Arcane Dimension Tour
Reflecting the music of Dutch symphonic metal icons Epica in light calls for new design approaches. Jimmy Olausson did so on the band's recent 30-date Arcane Dimension Tour of Europe.
Through his unique side lighting ...
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Bandit Lites Donates Full Production Support for Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Bandit Lites donated complete production support for the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, held June 27 at the historic Tennessee Theatre, helping celebrate the accomplishments and lasting impact of some of the ...
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Clear-Com Powers Ross Production Services Mobile Productions
Clear-Com announced that Ross Production Services (RPS), a provider of mobile production solutions for live events and broadcasts, has standardized on Clear-Com intercom systems across its fleet of mobile units, flypacks, and ...
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Fellowship Bible Church Enhances Multi-Purpose Space with Martin Audio Torus
Fellowship Bible Church (FBC), located in Sewell, New Jersey, serves hundreds of families across Gloucester County. Its busy program of worship services, youth activities, and community events has recently been enhanced with the ...
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AV Company, South Africa, Expands its Robe Inventory
The South African technical production service and design specialist AV Company's latest investment in Robe gear includes ESPRITES and additional LEDBeam 350s.
Headquartered in Durban, with bases in Johannesburg and Cape Town, ...
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M&W Pro Audio Names Phillip Bunch as Chief Executive Officer
M&W Pro Audio, a new company founded by Greg Mackie and Peter Watts, has named Phil Bunch CEO. Bunch joined M&W Pro Audio immediately before the company's worldwide debut at the recent InfoComm trade show in Las ...
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Fabrice Dayan Joins SGM as Country Manager for France
SGM Lighting has appointed Fabrice Dayan as country manager for France.
Dayan brings more than 30 years of experience from the professional audio, music production, and entertainment lighting industries. He combines ...
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Aurras Group Commits to Ayrton in South Africa
South African technical production supplier, Aurras Group, has expanded its inventory of Ayrton fixtures, adding Stradale Profiles and increasing its consignment of Nando 502 Wash fixtures to accompany its existing stock of ...
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NSCA Welcomes New Leadership
NSCA announces the election of new officers to its board of directors for 2026-2027.
Shedan Maghzi, strategic advisor at Avidex and current NSCA treasurer, assumed the role of president on July 1. ...
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Sensaphonics Announces Relocation and Expansion of its Offices and Hearing Clinic Facilities
Sensaphonics relocated to newly expanded and updated office and clinic facilities on May 1. The company says the move marks a significant step forward as it continues to grow its footprint in professional audio, audiology, and ...
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Follow-Me Announces Sales Partnership with Rubicon in Norway
Follow-Me has agreed a strategic sales partnership with Rubicon AS, a technical supplier and distributor for theatres, festivals, concerts, and corporate events across Norway. The arrangement encompasses the full Follow-Me product ...
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CHAUVET Professional Helps LIGHTSWITCH Reflect Essence of Mt. Joy on Tour
LIGHTSWITCH's John Featherstone, along with his colleagues Ignacio Rosenberg and Haley Featherstone, worked diligently to reflect the essence of indie rock band Mt. Joy's character on the current Hope We Have Fun ...
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Brompton Technology at the Heart of American Psycho at London's Almeida Theatre
Brompton Technology's Tessera LED processors are at the heart of the critically acclaimed revival of the American Psycho musical, which ran at London's Almeida Theatre from January to March this year. Directed by Rupert ...
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22live Deploys Martin Audio for Royal Hospital Chelsea Events
The recent Live at Chelsea concert series took place over five nights in June within the courtyard of London's historic Royal Hospital Chelsea, attracting audiences of more than 4,000 each evening. Providing the sound reinforcement ...
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First Robe GigaPointes Rock Southeastern Europe at Jakov Jozinovic Zagreb Shows
Mojo Rental Southeast Europe from Croatia was the first company in the Balkans to invest in Robe's new GigaPointe laser-phosphor source multipurpose luminaire, purchasing 24 fixtures. These were delivered to the load-in of two ...
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Theatre in Review: Birthright (MCC Theater)
Something is going on: By now, we should be deep in the theatre's silly season, those summer months marked by ex-sitcom stars in flimsy comedies, and musicals that should never have seen the light of day. Instead, everyone is laboring ...
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Luminex GigaCore O26-I Wins Best of Show Award at InfoComm 2026
Luminex Network Intelligence, a Belgium-based manufacturer of professional AV networking solutions distributed across North America by A.C. Americas, shares that its GigaCore O26 I has received a Best of Show Award by AV ...
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Advatek Releases Firmware V4.14.0
Advatek, the Australian manufacturer of pixel control devices, announces that firmware V3.14.0 for its devices is now available. The firmware introduces Color Intensity Scaling, a new pixel tuning feature that, the company says, ...
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GLP JDC2 IP and Mad Maxx Anchor Lighting Design on Bad Bunny Stadium Tour
When Bad Bunny launched the Debi Tirar Mas Fotos Tour in November 2025, he was supporting an album of considerable cultural weight. Earlier that year, Debi Tirar Mas Fotos won the 2026 Grammy for Album of the Year. And it ...
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Shepherd Lowrey and Cour Design Bring Foster the People's Coachella Show to Life with Elation
Over both weekends of this year's Coachella festival, audiences were treated to indie pop band Foster the People at the iconic Outdoor Theatre. Creative director, production designer, and lighting designer Shepherd Lowrey crafted ...
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PRG Collaborates with Dane Laffrey on Broadway's The Lost Boys
The Lost Boys, the new Broadway musical based on 1987 movie about teenage vampires, scored 12 2026 Tony nominations -- including for Best Musical -- and four wins. Scenic designer Dane Laffrey nabbed one of those statuettes ...
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Robe Goes Green at Dutch Culture Hub
Groene Engel -- Green Angel in Dutch -- is a lively cultural hub in the city of Oss, the Netherlands, which presents music concerts, films, theatre productions, comedy, dance events, educational debates, pop quizzes, and a plethora of ...
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Martin Audio Torus Supports Malwanchal University Convocation
As part of Central India's largest medical education group, Malwanchal University in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, is a modern 65-acre campus with a vibrant student community of over 11,000.
In April 2026, the University, together with the ...
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Showlight Releases Fourth Tranche of 2025 Videos
Showlight, the quadrennial get-together about all things lighting, released additional videos of sessions from its 2026 edition, featuring from architectural lighting designer, Marco Miglioli and opera, dance and theatre ...
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Rise AV APAC Brings Mentoring Conversation to InfoComm Asia
Following the successful launch of its inaugural APAC Mentoring Program last month, the Rise AV APAC Regional Council will bring the conversation around mentoring to InfoComm Asia, hosting a fireside discussion focused on the role ...
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Follow-Me Performer Tracking Vital to Wu-Tang Clan's The Final Chamber Tour
Hip-hop icons Wu-Tang Clan are currently in the midst of a sweeping global farewell tour titled Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber, a run that began last summer and has stretched well into 2026. With ten to 11 members commanding ...
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Theatre in Review: Big Feelings (The Cell Theatre's Gallery Space)
Was it only last week that I complained there are too many plays about adolescents and their problems? Imagine how I felt at Big Feelings, an immersive production set in a first-grade classroom. Good God, I thought: Will we ...
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Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association to Meet in Chicago, July 25-27
The Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association (TSDCA) will hold its 11th annual membership meeting, July 25-27, at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago. The event will include three days of public panels and discussions ...
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ISE 2026 Hackathon Calls on the Next Generation of AV Talent
The Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) Hackathon returned in 2026 for its second edition, a key initiative for connecting students, startups, and industry leaders.
Working against the clock in an intense, high-energy environment ...
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AVIXA Partners with SynAudCon to Expand Access to Professional Audio Training
AVIXA now offers online audio training from SynAudCon, the audio education provider.
"Adding the trusted audio training from SynAudCon to our education offerings advances our commitment to serving the AV community," says Pam ...
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DiGiCo Quantum338 Helps Tyler Childers' Snipe Hunt Tour Capture the Right Stage Mixes
Tyler Childers' seventh and latest studio record, Snipe Hunter, is an adventurously sprawling collection of tunes that spans a range of genres, from Appalachian folk and gospel music to psychedelia and experimental rock. To ...
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Early Commitment to Elation Paragon Delivers for Atlanta Sound and Lighting
Full-service event production company Atlanta Sound and Lighting (ASL) was among the early adopters of Elation's Par ...
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Roosevelt D'Souza Designs Javid Ali Tour at Sydney Opera House with CHAUVET Professional
Indian playback star Javid Ali recently played the Sydney Opera House on his Rafi Aur Main Tour. The show combined romantic tunes, lively hits, and classical-style Bollywood numbers. Accompanying him was a lighting design by Roosevelt D' ...
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ChamSys Delivers at Download Festival
Donington Park in Leicestershire, England once again hosted the annual UK rock and metal event, the Download festival. This year, Download continued to hold its title as the "largest rock festival in the UK," drawing over 100,000 fans. And ...
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LEA Professional Expands Stadium Audio at Yukon High School Football Stadium
Located just west of Oklahoma City, Yukon is one of the state's fastest-growing communities. Originally founded during the Oklahoma Land Run of 1889, Yukon has grown into a thriving suburban city while maintaining its small-town character ...
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Holt Renfrew Invests in Second 1 SOUND Installation
Following an earlier 1 SOUND installation at Holt Renfrew's ON 3, an experiential retail floor, the Canadian luxury retailer expanded its investment in premium audio with a second deployment at its flagship Toronto location. After ...
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Clear-Com FreeSpeak Cell Tested by RTL Deutschland in 5G Network at Nurburgring
Clear-Com has announced the deployment and testing of FreeSpeak Cell by RTL Deutschland during a live event production at Germany's iconic Nurburgring race circuit. The test validated the system's ability to deliver reliable, low ...
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Crowne Plaza Adelaide Mawson Lakes Elevates Hospitality and Events with JBL
Developed by The Pelligra Group in partnership with ONE7 and IHG Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Adelaide Mawson Lakes officially opened as northern Adelaide's first premium full-service hotel. Situated in the heart of the Mawson Lakes ...
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National Theatre Bucharest Upgrades with Claypaky Arolla Profile MPs
The National Theatre Bucharest has installed 32 Claypaky Arolla Profile MP fixtures from the city's Marbo Trade, Claypaky's exclusive distributor in Romania. The investment upgrades two venues inside the theatre, replacing ageing ...
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Theatre in Review: Henry VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts (NAATCO/Public Theater)
Each era gets the William Shakespeare plays it deserves. The tragedies speak to times of heartbreak or tumultuous change, and the comedies offer solace in moments of loss and the necessary corrective of satire when society is too ...
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LEDucation 2027 Opens Call for Speakers for Expanded Three-Day Conference
LEDucation 2027 is now accepting speaker proposals for its expanded educational program. The conference will feature virtual sessions on Thursday, April 8, and Friday, April 9, 2027, followed by in-person presentations during the ...
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Waves Audio's Better U Event Delivers Hands-On LV1 Classic Training and More
Waves Audio successfully hosted its Better U educational event on June 16 at Central Church in Henderson, Nevada, bringing together live sound engineers, systems integrators, house-of-worship technical leaders and production ...
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Content Vault Partners with XMA to Distribute Universal File Encryption Software
Content Vault, the patent-pending secure content distribution platform protecting high-value media from disclosures, theft and unauthorized access, today announced a new strategic partnership with IT solutions provider XMA, as its ...
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Bandit Lites Welcomes Grayson Price as Systems Administrator
Bandit Lites announces the addition of Grayson Price as systems administrator at its Knoxville headquarters.
A lifelong East Tennessean, Price joins Bandit Lites with a strong foundation in systems engineering and ...
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ISE Celebrates Sammy Award Win for "Push Beyond" Campaign
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) has, for the second year running, been awarded The Sammy (Sales and Marketing Excellence) Award, winning the category Creative Awards - Power Players from the Business Intelligence Group. ...
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Springboard to Design Announces Additional Designers for 2026 Cohort, Opens Applications for Upcoming Programs
Springboard to Design (SB2D), the tuition-free theatre design program for students from underrepresented communities, announces additional Tony Award-winning guest artists joining its 2026 roster, alongside the opening of ...
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Clear-Com Upgrades Communication Systems for Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune
When Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! needed to upgrade their wireless communications system, they turned to Clear-Com FreeSpeak wireless for their iconic television productions. Audio Masterpiece's Gary Vahling, ...
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Will Rivera Carrasquillo Adds Impact to J. Alvarez Show with Over 150 CHAUVET Professional Fixtures
Reggaeton singer J. Alvarez took his global Luxury Tour to Ushuaia, Ibiza this summer for the I Love Reggaeton Festival. Running through lighting designer Will Rivera Carrasquillo's fast-moving light show was a river of bold, ...
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L-Acoustics Soka, Syva, and X Series Bring Concert-Grade Audio to a 177' Superyacht
A 177', 776-gross-ton superyacht designed by Delta Design Group, accommodating up to 16 guests and 14 crew, is not an obvious project for an integrator based in landlocked Montana. But when the owner of that vessel wanted his guests to ...
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Hippotizer Delivers Seamless Multi-Screen Workflow for Glory in Giza
Glory in Giza recently transformed the Great Pyramids of Egypt into the backdrop for one of the year's most anticipated boxing events. Powered by Green Hippo's Hippotizer Media Servers, the production delivered unforgettable ...
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Theatre in Review: The Loved Ones (Irish Repertory Theatre)
Nell, who runs a bed and breakfast on the coast of County Clare, is so successful that Airbnb has declared her a "Superhost." And, as rendered by Tatiana Kahvegian at the Irish Rep, her place couldn't look cozier. Still, anyone ...
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