PLASA 2012: Last chance to register for free!

UK - The PLASA 2012 free registration offer has been extended. Over 6000 people have already registered for this year's PLASA 2012, taking place at Earls Court in London from 9 - 12 September 2012. Register before 29 February to ... More >>

Optocore appoints Danish distributor

Denmark - Optocore has named Soundware as its new distributor in Denmark.The Risskov-based company, which represents a portfolio of leading studio, broadcast, theatre and live pro audio brands, confirms that Optocore will fit into its ... More >>

MDG to distribute Robe in Canada

Canada - MDG has assumed responsibility for Robe sales activity across Canada, promoting and supporting the full range of Robe products including its HMI, tungsten and LED motorized spots, wash and PC spotlights, the famous ... More >>

Stage Management Conference, speakers announced

UK - Organisers of the first ever Stage Management Conference (Arts Theatre, central London - 12th Feb) have announced that speakers and sessions for the event have now been finalised. "As well as being hosted by Barbara ... More >>

DP appoints international sales head

UK - Digital Projection (DP) announced at ISE 2012 the appointment of Ciaran Doran as head of international sales & marketing. In this role, Doran will be tasked with developing the company's business in the Europe, Middle East and ... More >>

Black Light confirmed as Avolites reseller

UK - Black Light has confirmed its appointment as an authorised reseller for Avolites. "Avolites has recently reorganised and streamlined its distribution network, so we are delighted to have been confirmed as one of only four resellers ... More >>

Chauvet on Strictly Come Dancing

UK - Lighting designer Mark Kenyon specified nearly 90 Chauvet Professional fixtures for the set design on BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing. Taking centre stage with show contestants in custom-finished chrome are six Q-Wash 560Z ... More >>

The Met adds Robert Juliat Victor Followspots

USA - The Metropolitan Opera at New York City's Lincoln Centre has expanded its lighting inventory with the acquisition of four Robert Juliat Victor 1800W followspots as specified by Patrick Eagleton of Contemporary Lights & Staging, ... More >>

Reed Rigging up late with Jimmy Fallon

USA - Reed Rigging provided production rigging support for a specially designed and constructed set for the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon television show broadcast from Indianapolis's Hilbert Circle Theatre. The Indianapolis-based ... More >>

Sales-All SGM showcase success

The Netherlands - Sales-All BV, the recently-formed division of Benelux rental giants, Rent-All, provided a vibrant showcase for the new portfolio of SGM products at the recent CUE 2012 trade fair, held at Rotterdam's Ahoy. Theatre and ... More >>

Jands Vista controls Cliff & The Hollies

UK - Busy UK-based lighting designer Derek Jones recently bought a Jands Vista S1 to help service his busy autumn season, including Cliff Richard's Soulicious tour and another with equally maverick performers, The Hollies. With both ... More >>

Adamson technology in science experiments

Germany - The professorship of Mechatronics at the Helmut-Schmidt University / University of the German Federal Armed Forces in Hamburg has invested in 16 Adamson B-118 Subwoofers. The department, headed by Univ.-Prof. Dr. ... More >>

Ashly powers NAMM Wanna Play? stage

USA - For the second year in a row, Ashley's KLR-4000 amplifiers powered Community loudspeakers and subwoofers at the 2012 NAMM Wanna Play? stage in Anaheim. Michael Bell of Bell Event Services handled production at the ... More >>