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(7/29/2025)

-David Caulwell Tapped to Lead 4Wall Audio Division

David Caulwell Tapped to Lead 4Wall Audio Division

4Wall Entertainment announces the appointment of David Caulwell as vice president of live events. Caulwell joins 4Wall from Riedel Communications, where he played a pivotal role supporting high-profile clients, including the ...More

(7/17/2025)

-DAS Doubles Down on US Expansion with New Hires, Rep Firms

DAS Doubles Down on US Expansion with New Hires, Rep Firms

DAS Audio announces it is expanding in the US, backing up the claim with new hires and new rep firms. "This is the moment to grow," says Jaime Villegas, general manager of DAS Audio of America. "We just celebrated our 30th ...More

(7/16/2025)

-Katie Kudrick Appointed Northeast Territory Manager for AC Americas Representing the Lighting Brands

Katie Kudrick Appointed Northeast Territory Manager for AC Americas Representing the Lighting Brands

AC Americas announces Katie Kudrick's appointment as the northeast territory manager for all lighting brands.
Reporting to Chris Souza, Kudrick will be responsible for expanding AC Americas' presence across the ...
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(7/15/2025)

-DPA Microphones Welcomes Chris Kontopanos

DPA Microphones Welcomes Chris Kontopanos

Chris Kontopanos has joined DPA Microphones as the company's new regional sales manager for the Mid-Atlantic territory, which includes Washington DC, Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Eastern Pennsylvania, South ...More

(7/14/2025)

-In Memoriam: Jeremy Railton

In Memoriam: Jeremy Railton

Jeremy Railton, a highly accomplished production designer whose work embraced, film, television, themed entertainment, and more, died July 9 at his home in Three Rivers, California. He was 80.
Railton was born in Zimbabwe (then ...
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(7/9/2025)

-Lukas von Arx Appointed CEO of Neutrik Group

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. ...More

(7/9/2025)

-Audio Engineering Society Educational Foundation Announces Awardees for 2025/2026 Academic Year

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 ...More

(7/7/2025)

-Xenia Lappo Joins ESTA as New Program Manager for Membership & Events

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 ...More

(7/7/2025)

-d&b audiotechnik Announces Jocelyne Buckner as Vice President of Marketing

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. ...More

(7/2/2025)

-CHAINMASTER, MOVEKET Name John van Look as Global Technical Trainer

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 ...More

(6/27/2025)

-In Memoriam: John Conklin

In Memoriam: John Conklin

Scenic/costume designer John Conklin, a gifted and influential artist in the theatre and opera worlds, died on June 24 in Cooperstown, New York. He was 88. According to a statement from Glimmerglass Opera, located in Cooperstown, he ...More

(6/27/2025)

-AC Americas Appoints Mike Mulholland as Territory Manager for Canada

AC Americas Appoints Mike Mulholland as Territory Manager for Canada

AC Americas announces the appointment of Mike Mulholland as territory manager for Canada.
Reporting to Christopher Souza, national sales manager/lighting, Mulholland will be responsible for expanding AC Americas' ...
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(6/25/2025)

-ACT Entertainment Sales Team Expands with Two New Members and Territories

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 - ...More

(6/25/2025)

-Concert Stuff Group Names Chance Stahlhut as Chief Operating Officer

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 ...More

(6/20/2025)

-IA Stage Names New Team Members

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 ...More

(6/11/2025)

-In Memoriam: Paul Marantz

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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(6/11/2025)

-In Memoriam: William Dudley

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. ...More

(6/11/2025)

-Antari USA Expands Sales Team with New East Coast Regional Manager

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 ...More

(6/11/2025)

-Bandit Lites Welcomes New Talent to Multiple Offices

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 ...More

(6/4/2025)

-Burton Ishmael Joins DAS Audio as Senior Market Development Manager, Pro Audio

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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