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15 September 2025

The Netherlands - Neushoorn – Dutch for ‘rhinoceros’ – is a busy, buzzing and vibrant music venue in the heart of Leeuwarden, complete with two halls, a cafe area that’s also used as a performance space, rehearsal rooms and studios, plus strong educational ties with local vocational college, Firda, which focuses on music, drama, theatre and the arts, running both technical and creative courses.

The venue received a tranche of funding at the end of 2023 to upgrade its technical infrastructure, which has included purchasing a bunch of new Robe LED fixtures that are primarily rigged in the main hall, including 22 x Paintes, 12 x LEDBeam 350s, four LEDBeam 350 FW (Fresnel wash – for smoother edges and enhanced colour homogenisation), six Spiiders, eight TetraXs and 16 x LEDBeam 150s. These were delivered during 2024 by Robe’s Benelux distributor, C

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15 September 2025

USA - The city of Anaheim in California has unveiled an upgraded lighting system that enhances the city’s natural and architectural landscape, powered by technology from Pharos Architectural Controls.

At night, rows of palm trees lining Anaheim’s streets glow with custom RGBW LED uplights, while nearby monuments are brought to life with internal LEDs. Previously, the city relied on a basic control system that offered only limited functionality such as RGB-only control across entire banks of palm trees, with sections run on independent cell modems that frequently dropped offline. The result was a fragmented and unreliable experience that lacked cohesion.

Seeking a more robust and creative solution, Anaheim turned to Pharos Architectural Controls. California-based automation and connectivity specialists Wired Media Solutions (WMS) were commissioned

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15 September 2025

UK - In support of its aim to increase knowledge and accessibility in the sector, Production Futures has just launched its global online community platform. The platform has been created to connect newcomers, freelancers, students, and employers, in an unprecedented way, unlocking around-the-clock access to jobs, training, events, and up-to-date industry insights. The platform, which attracted a substantial waiting list in the run-up to launching, is an important step forward according to Production Futures’ Hannah Eakins:

“Over the last three years, we’ve been lucky to work with our partners to grow an IRL (In Real Life) community, built on connection, access, and the belief in the potential of young people and newcomers to production. Through 15 live events, we’ve met more than 15,000 people, and more than 47,000 have chosen to connect with us thro

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15 September 2025

USA - JBL Professional, in partnership with Spectrum Sound and Athey Creek Church, delivered concert-quality sound for the first-ever PDX Crusade at Portland’s Moda Centre. The large-scale worship and evangelism event drew thousands of attendees and featured performances on Saturday by Cain, Taya, Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes, with Anne Wilson, Chris Tomlin, and Zach Williams closing the event on Sunday.

Planning for the PDX Crusade began nearly 18 months ago, with Athey Creek Church envisioning a two-day gathering to share a message of hope with the Portland community. Athey Creek’s congregation has grown into the tens of thousands, and hosting an evangelistic outreach event for the community required a much larger venue.

With a capacity of nearly 20,000, the Moda Centre was a suitable choice but also raised production demands to the level of a maj

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15 September 2025

USA - Six-piece multi-genre Australian band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard recently brought their energetic stage show to the United States on this summer’s Phantom Island tour, which featured collaborations with local orchestras on eight nights of the 12-date run. For the first time, the band’s FOH engineer Sam Joseph and monitor engineer Joe Santarpia, both longtime DiGiCo console users, were behind new small-footprint Quantum 326 desks, a change that delivered several significant benefits.

The reduced footprint of the two Quantum 326, which were supplied by Nashville-based Worley Sound, offered critical space savings at the FOH and monitor positions. That is ideal for a band still playing the occasional smaller venue, not to mention the truck pack, Joseph reports. “Often, our production trucks are packed high and to the door.” Wit

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15 September 2025

South Africa - Almost 100 of ADJ’s LED-powered wash fixtures were deployed by MGG Productions to illuminate Cape Town’s DHL Stadium. The project was designed to produce a vibrant backdrop – visible across the city – for the Earthshot Prize ceremony, which was held in Africa for the first time in 2024. Despite inclement weather, the ADJ fixtures performed flawlessly, lighting the stadium’s distinctive façade in a vibrant green to highlight the event’s environmental mission.

Inspired by President John F. Kennedy’s ‘Moonshot’ challenge in 1962 to land a man on the moon within a decade, the Earthshot Prize was launched by Prince William in 2020 to search for the most innovative solutions to the world’s greatest environmental challenges. Every year over the course of this decade, five solutions with the best chance of helping to achieve one o

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15 September 2025

The Netherlands - At IBC 2025, Shure introduced the DCA901 Planar Array Microphone. Designed for sports, studio, and live event production, DCA901 delivers front-row sound to viewers while reducing the number of microphones and cables required. With digitally steerable lobes and onboard digital signal processing, engineers can isolate sources, reduce ambient noise, and maintain total control over the mix.

DCA901 is the first product in Shure’s new Arqos portfolio. which is designed with the vision of bringing together array microphones, signal processing and software to deliver cleaner and more precise audio acquisition, remote management, and efficiency for productions.

“The DCA901 can completely change workflows in any broadcast sport because it provides ultimate capture flexibility and allows you to change things in an instant if needed,” sa

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15 September 2025

UK - Robert Juliat enjoyed a very busy PLASA Show 2025, where it exhibited on the stand of its exclusive UK distributor, Live Technology.

The RJ Bizet range of LED profiles and Fresnels were on show in pride of place, alongside the Tristan LED followspot and SpotMe followspot tracking system.

Bizet 670SX profile spot is a range of powerful white LED spots, which provides an LED alternative to the RJ 700SX 2kW Series. Designed for front-of-house applications, with a choice of three zoom ranges, Bizet is available in tuneable white (500W) or fixed cool white (600W). It ensures superior colour rendering, boasting a CRI of 96-98 and a TM30 Rf of 94-96, and delivers high-quality whites and precision lighting.

All RJ 600SX Series and 700SX Series lens tubes are fully compatible with Bizet lamp houses, making Bizet an interesting option for transiti

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15 September 2025

USA/Europe - Obsidian Control Systems is expanding its Netron data distribution line for system integrators and fixed installs, complementing the EP1 and EP2 wall-mounted EtherDMX gateways.

Netron’s Integration Series encompasses professional-quality DMX and Ethernet control solutions – purpose-built for permanent AV environments. From EtherDMX nodes and data splitters to managed network switches and wall stations, every device works natively with Onyx and all other major lighting control systems, offering a complete ecosystem for signal distribution, networking, and control. New products in the Netron Integration Series include:

The EN6D is a powerful DIN Rail or wall-mount Ethernet-to-DMX gateway with six RDM-compatible wire terminals or RJ45 outputs. Easy to configure with a range of integrated presets plus a wide array of advanced merge and r

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15 September 2025

Germany - Neumann has announced the launch of five new DSP-powered subwoofers in its KH series: KH 805 II, KH 810 II and KH 870 II, as well as their Audio-over-IP (AoIP) counterparts KH 810 II AES67 and KH 870 II AES67.

“With immersive audio becoming the new standard across music, post-production, and broadcast, reliable monitoring is more important than ever,” said Yasmine Riechers, CEO of Neumann. “Our new KH subwoofers offer scalable solutions for every studio size and format – from stereo to surround and immersive – while integrating seamlessly with both analog and DSP-equipped KH monitors.”

The KH 805 II builds on the success of the KH 750 DSP, offering approximately double the output for greater headroom and low-end authority. It’s a suitable choice for stereo setups using Neumann’s KH 120 II, KH 150 or KH 310 monitors.

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15 September 2025

The Netherlands - Cedar Audio has added two new processes to its icons suite of plug-ins. Derived from the Studio range, Auto Dehiss and Debuzz offer the same processing, but with new user interfaces that make them ‘quicker and easier to use than ever before’.

Dehissers are prone to generating artefacts known as twittering and glugging, the underwater effect or even space monkeys. It’s sometimes possible to minimise these by manipulating noise fingerprints and parameter values but, even then, the amount of noise that you can remove before damaging the wanted signal is limited.

In contrast, Auto Dehiss removes noise in real-time without unwanted side-effects. (It also retains a manual mode that allows you to fine-tune the process should you wish to.) Use it to remove tape hiss and other broadband noise when mixing and mastering, in post, and whe

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12 September 2025

Poland - Follow-Me has agreed a strategic sales partnership with P.S. Teatr, a prominent provider of lighting and stage systems in Poland. The new partnership positions P.S. Teatr as the exclusive sales partner for Follow-Me in this growing territory, expanding access to performer tracking systems for theatres, concert venues, music festivals, and corporate events across Poland, while influencing Central Europe.

"We are extremely proud to have established a strategic partnership with Follow-Me, recognised worldwide as one of the leading companies in the field of innovative performer tracking technologies," says Michał Frąckowiak, CEO at P.S. Teatr. "This agreement marks an important step forward for our company. It not only expands our portfolio with a premium-class solution, but most importantly strengthens our position as a provider of comprehensive ligh

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12 September 2025

South Africa - Stage Audio Works (SAW) has announced an agreement with world-leading developer of audio plugins and signal processors, Waves, in South Africa, focused on the brand’s first fully integrated hardware product: the eMotion LV1 Classic live mixing console.

This partnership underscores SAW’s commitment to identifying the latest innovations in professional event technology and making these innovations accessible to end clients, with a particular focus on the specific needs of the fast-evolving house of worship and venue market.

“At Stage Audio Works, we are committed to helping churches and other organisations embrace the latest technology; technology that makes a real impact on their operations and their community,” says Nathan Ihlenfeldt, Group CTO of Stage Audio Works. “Waves LV1 Classic combines world-class audio quality with a

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12 September 2025

China - Christie reports that Jianye Display has deployed high-performance HS Series 1DLP laser projectors for a new immersive cultural performance at the Three Kingdoms Ancient Battlefield Scenic Area in Chibi Town, Xianning, Hubei Province. The installation brings fresh vitality to the epic tale of the Battle of Red Cliff, ‘captivating audiences with breathtaking visuals and artistic flair’.

Produced by Hubei Dingtu Culture and Tourism, and directed by renowned multi-disciplinary artist Luo Kege, Red Cliff: Borrowing the East Wind combines live performance with advanced display technologies to recreate one of the most legendary battles in Chinese history. Seven Christie DWU19-HS laser projectors deliver stunning visuals on the left citadel wall and the sails of a massive onstage warship, immersing audiences in a vivid reimagining of this pivot

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12 September 2025

France - For three decades, the Rio Loco festival has opened Toulouse's summer festivities, transforming the heart of the city into a vibrant celebration of world music. Located on the Prairie des Filtres site near Pont Neuf, the festival draws 6,000 daily attendees to its main stage, creating an electric atmosphere along the banks of the Garonne River.

However, as urban festivals face increasing scrutiny over noise pollution, Rio Loco found itself caught between delivering an exceptional musical experience and maintaining harmony with the local community.

The challenge was significant. Traditional sound system deployments were creating noise levels that exceeded acceptable limits in residential areas within 50m of the venue, with studies showing low frequencies were proving particularly problematic for neighbouring properties. After four years of fo

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12 September 2025

UK - London’s Future Stores brand activation space is now open on the city’s Oxford Street. It is a world first, where shoppers experience an immersive environment with 400m² of programmable LEDs – all powered by Hippotizer Media Servers.

Designed as a blank canvas for innovation, Future Stores provides an adaptable platform for brand activations, product launches, and experiential marketing. With rotating residencies every two to six weeks, retailers use the space to deliver campaigns that blur the line between digital storytelling and physical shopping.

“Mapping 153m pixels onto irregular LED surfaces required an ultra-reliable, high-performance solution,” said Nick Phillips, VP of solution engineering at Mood Media, the global AV content and brand-experience company behind the project. “Hippotizer gave us the power and precision we ne

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12 September 2025

USA - The 45th Milwaukee Irish Fest returned 14-17 August, drawing a total of 130,000 guests over the four-day event to the 75-acre Henry Maier Festival Park for what has become the world’s largest Irish music and cultural festival.

Now on their fourth year at Milwaukee Irish Fest, dBTechnologies USA struck the right chord on the festival’s Main Stage, partnering with AudioBiz to power performances from the Red Hot Chili Pipers, Cherish the Ladies, Hermitage Green, Maebh McGlinchey, The Howley Brothers, Elias Alexander, and The Bog Bodies.

System deployment and optimisation on the Main Stage was a collaborative effort between dBTechnologies USA’s Matthew Whitman, a veteran front-of-house and systems engineer now serving as national sales manager, and newly hired Scott Thompson, alongside AudioBiz’s Shawn ‘Redbeard’ McLoughlin and Brian Ch

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12 September 2025

Turkey - Every night, fans of Empire of the Sun, affectionately known as Empyreans, wait in line to see the Australian duo’s Ask That God tour. Many follow the band from city to city.

Less of a traditional concert, and more like an experience where sci-fi mysticism slams into concert energy, Ask That God blazes its own path in every possible way.

Oliver ‘Olly’ Suckling was more than up to the task on the long-awaited EU leg of the Ask That God tour, which concluded 30 August at Bonus Parkorman in Istanbul, after beginning in July at Sagres Campo Pequeno in Lisbon, with stops in Spain, Italy, The Netherlands, Germany, The UK, Poland, The Czech Republic, France, Belgium and other countries along the way.

After designing the show, Suckling ran it on a rig supplied by Lights Control Rigging (LCR), using t

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12 September 2025

Mexico - Tucked into a quiet residential block of Colonia Condesa, in Mexico City, OWL Hidden Bar inhabits what was once the storage space of a former restaurant. At just 102sq.m, its discreet footprint captures the spirit of a hidden bar – secrecy, intimacy, and the thrill of discovery.

Inspired by 1920s speakeasies, the project reimagines Art Deco geometry through a contemporary lens. A monolithic brass bar anchors the space, functioning as both centrepiece and stage. Around it, illuminated textiles and warm finishes balance brass, wood, concrete, and fabric, setting the scene for a night that shifts seamlessly between calm conversation and lively music.

When it came to sound, the project team initially had a different brand in mind. But that changed once they visited NTX Distribution’s showroom and heard 1 Sound for themselves.

“We g

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12 September 2025

USA - Located in downtown Miami, Gale Hotel Miami is a 51-story architectural landmark offering a blend of boutique hotel comfort, upscale condo living, and culinary haven, complemented by a wellness centre complete with a spa. Guests can indulge in a variety of dining experiences on the 9th floor, offering vistas of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline.

Gale Hotel Miami hired Interlink Group to design the audio systems for the two restaurants on the 1st floor and the three restaurants on the 9th floor. Interlink, in turn, partnered with Designer Digital Systems to design the sound system, build the racks, and programme the system. With space for only one full-sized rack on the 9th floor and one in the mezzanine MDF room, and requirements to power many speakers at high SPL for parties, amplifier size and power were major considerations. LEA Professional amplif