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  Lukas von Arx Appointed CEO of Neutrik Group
The Neutrik Group announces the appointment of Lukas von Arx as its new chief executive officer. He officially took on the leadership of the globally active company, headquartered in Liechtenstein, on July 1. ...
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Audio Engineering Society Educational Foundation Announces Awardees for 2025/2026 Academic Year
The Audio Engineering Society Educational Foundation announces the recipients of AES scholarships and grants for graduate and undergraduate Studies in audio for the 2025/2026 academic year. These awards are funded through generous ...
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Xenia Lappo Joins ESTA as New Program Manager for Membership & Events
ESTA has named Xenia Lappo as its new program manager for membership and events. Lappo comes to ESTA from the world of film and television production with a background in marketing and events. She first encountered ESTA ...
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d&b audiotechnik Announces Jocelyne Buckner as Vice President of Marketing
d&b audiotechnik announces Jocelyne Buckner as new vice president of marketing, starting from July 1. In her new role, Buckner will lead the company's global marketing strategy, driving brand growth and market expansion. ...
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CHAINMASTER, MOVEKET Name John van Look as Global Technical Trainer
The LIFTKET Group has named John van Look as the new global technical trainer for its CHAINMASTER and MOVEKET brands. With decades of international experience in event rigging and extensive technical expertise, he will be ...
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ACT Entertainment Sales Team Expands with Two New Members and Territories
ACT Entertainment announces the appointment of two members of the lighting sales team to newly designated sales territories. Jonathan Schneider and Asha Washington have been named as regional outside sales reps - ...
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Concert Stuff Group Names Chance Stahlhut as Chief Operating Officer
Concert Stuff Group announces the appointment of Chance Stahlhut as chief operating officer. A veteran of the live event production industry, he brings nearly three decades of hands-on and executive experience to the growing ...
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IA Stage Names New Team Members
InterAmerica Stage, the automated rigging innovation specialist, announce the appointments of Nicolas Champion as VP of business development, Tom Casazza as business development manager, and Jason Osterman as ...
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In Memoriam: Paul Marantz
The architectural lighting designer, Paul Marantz, a principal of the firm Fisher Marantz, now known as Fisher Marantz Stone, died May 26.
Born in 1938, he was interested in performance lighting at an early age, reportedly ...
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In Memoriam: William Dudley
The British scenic designer William Dudley, whose work was often seen on Broadway and who did pioneering work with large-scale projection design, died on May 31. He was 78 and suffered from Alzheimer's. ...
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Antari USA Expands Sales Team with New East Coast Regional Manager
Antari Lighting and Effects USA announces the appointment of Ana Jaramillo as east coast regional sales manager. Jaramillo has over 25 years of experience in the professional lighting and effects industry, including 23 years ...
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Bandit Lites Welcomes New Talent to Multiple Offices
In what has become a 2025 trend, Bandit Lites has added even more key full-time team members to multiple locations. Hirings include Zack Bell as production fabrication coordinator, Lane Gill as production fabrication ...
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Burton Ishmael Joins DAS Audio as Senior Market Development Manager, Pro Audio
DAS Audio of America announces the official addition of Burton Ishmael to its growing team. Ishmael will serve as senior market development manager, pro audio.
In his new role, Ishmael will focus on expanding DAS Audio's ...
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Brad Schiller Joins GLP to Lead New Department
Brad Schiller has joined GLP to lead the new Lighting Technology Engagement Team, based out of the company's Americas headquarters in Los Angeles, California.
In a decades-spanning career, Schiller has been at the ...
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In Memoriam: Sho Sato, Founder of Hosa Technology
Sho Sato, founder of Hosa Technology in Buena Park, California passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, in Whittier, California. He was 81.
In a statement from the company: "Born on November 27, 1943, in Yokohama, Japan, ...
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HARMAN Professional Solutions Names Jason Bethune as Business Development Leader for Themed Entertainment
HARMAN Professional Solutions announces the appointment of Jason Bethune as business development leader for themed entertainment. Bethune will focus on driving growth in the global themed entertainment market, with a special ...
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Kevin Christopher Joins The Pine Box Studios as Business Development Associate
The Wilmington, Delaware-based rehearsal facility The Pine Box Studios adds Kevin Christopher to its team as business development associate. In a statement, the company says. "With a dynamic career spanning over two decades ...
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Christie Lites Remembers Denis Richard
Lighting&Sound America has learned of the unexpected death of Denis Richard on March 29. He was 69. In his nearly 50-year career, he made a significant impact on the growth of the entertainment lighting production and rental ...
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Behind the Scenes Welcomes New Board Member Laura Hoepker
Behind the Scenes announces the appointment of Laura Hoepker to its board of directors. Hoepker brings with her more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment technology industry, including leadership roles in sales, ...
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WAVIT Names Alexandra Garip of AVI-SPL as Inaugural Recipient of the Mary Cook Empowerment Scholarship
WAVIT (Women in AV/IT) announces Alexandra Garip of AVI-SPL as the inaugural recipient of the Mary Cook Empowerment Award: Designing the Future scholarship. The award, created in memory of industry pioneer Mary Cook, ...
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