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04 July 2025

Germany - d&b audiotechnik has announced Jocelyne Bückner as vice-president of marketing, starting from 1 July. In her new role, Bückner will lead the company’s global marketing strategy, driving brand growth and market expansion. She will focus on developing and executing a comprehensive marketing roadmap, ensuring alignment across all territories and supporting d&b’s continued growth and innovation.

Having worked at d&b audiotechnik from 2016 to 2023, she has a deep understanding of the company’s culture, values, and spirit. Bückner has successfully mentored and developed teams in the past. Most recently, she led Holoplot’s global marketing team.

“There’s a renewed energy and sense of direction at d&b that really resonates with me. Rejoining now feels like a natural step toward making a meaningful impact. Innovation a

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03 July 2025

Portugal - Lightware Visual Engineering has announced a new partnership with Sound and Light Systems (SLS), a leading Portuguese distributor of event audio solutions.  

Sound and Light Systems will act as a distributor for Lightware’s AV products, from extenders and matrix switchers to AV over IP technology. 

Sound and Light Systems boasts over 30 years of experience in the audiovisual sector, offering innovative and high-quality sound, light and technology solutions for live events with equipment that delivers impactful experiences.

“We are proud to join forces with Lightware, a company recognised for its technological excellence and innovation in the professional AV industry,” says Rui Nunes, CEO of SLS. “This partnership allows us to expand our offering with reliable, future-oriented solutions that meet the evolving needs of the

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03 July 2025

USA - 3G Productions has acquired Main Light’s 70,000sq.ft location in Nashville as part of its ongoing initiative to expand into a coast-to-coast, full-service production and systems integration provider.

3G Productions has taken over Main Light’s Antioch neighbourhood building, its full inventory, and all seven employees, who have now joined the 3G team. The shop’s complement of industry-leading lighting equipment is broad and deep, including brands like Robe, MA, Ayrton, Martin, Elation, Chauvet, Astera, and Tyler Truss, among others.

“The Nashville market has been a key focus as we execute our strategy of growing into a national full-service production company,” says 3G Productions CEO Keith Conrad. “With the acquisition of Main Light’s Tennessee branch, we get a world-class production warehouse, an experienced team of experts in th

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03 July 2025

USA - LEA Professional has announced its partnership with Audio Visual Associates (AVA), a manufacturer’s representative based in Missouri. This partnership promises to bring LEA’s technology catalogue to Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Southern Illinois customers.

This partnership will bring LEA Professional’s Network Connect series of professional amplifiers and companion Dante Connect series featuring Dante and AES67 connectivity to AVA’s customers. These series allow integrators to utilise cloud-based remote control, monitoring, notifications, and more from any internet-enabled device, allowing them to stay connected anywhere in the world.

“We’re excited to bring LEA Professional’s intelligent amplifier technology to our customers throughout the Midwest,” said Ben Shipman, president, AVA Reps. “Our team focuses on represen

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03 July 2025

Italy - On 13-14 June, the Italian beach resort of Fano became the location for a one-of-a-kind audiovisual extravaganza as the Adriatic Sound Festival brought a celebration of techno music and underground spirit to the city’s historic airfield.

Designed by Stufish, the Hangar Stage paid tribute to Fano’s aviation legacy and the power of electronic music, reimagining Fano’s historic airfield as an open-air techno cathedral, framed by three iconic hangars.

Sound for the stage was supplied by local event production and technology specialists Backstage, who deployed an all-Nexo system comprising main left and right hangs of 15 x STM M46 Main modules flown alongside the same number of STM B112 Bass Extension modules, with another hang of STM M46/B112 providing an out-fill.

A total of 60 x STM S118 subs ground stacked across the front of the

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03 July 2025

UK - When Dunottar School in Reigate set out to stage its most ambitious production yet - Shrek the Musical - theatre & AV manager Ted Swan knew he wanted to raise the bar. With a background in professional theatre and experience in the West End, Ted turned to White Light, a d&b solutions company (WL), to help bring a touch of theatrical magic to the school’s 480-seat venue.

Over three sold-out nights, the school’s production entertained audiences with a full-scale set, dynamic lighting, and immersive effects, all made possible through a carefully curated hire package from WL. The equipment included Ayrton Diablos, ETC ColorSource Spot V fixtures, Chauvet Cloud 9 foggers, Unique 2.1 hazers, and Magic FX Power Shot confetti systems.

“The kids are so talented - some of them have even performed in the West End,” said Ted. “I w

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03 July 2025

Spain - Motorworld Mallorca, which opened in April, combines automotive passion with lifestyle, gastronomy and event culture. On the site of the former Festival Park in Marratxí near Palma, an interactive experience has been created, complete with freely accessible exhibition areas for classic cars, super sports cars and motorbikes, catering concepts, shops and versatile event spaces.

The iLUX Veranstaltungstechnik team from Germany was responsible for the media technology equipment in the recently opened catering areas at the heart of the complex – complete with a customised audio and sound system from LD Systems.

The order for iLUX is based on a long-standing collaboration with the catering company responsible for the Motorworld Group. “We have been working with Rauschenberger for several years now,” explains Enrico Rocca from iLUX. “After

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03 July 2025

USA - “How can we mic two nude opera singers?” was the provocative challenge posed to Soundmirror, a renowned Massachusetts-based classical music recording and production company, in the live recording of the Houston Grand Opera’s (HGO) production of Missy Mazzoli's opera, Breaking the Waves.

Undaunted by the production’s staging, Soundmirror and HGO successfully navigated the challenge through creative placement of Lectrosonics ultra-compact SSM digital hybrid wireless micro transmitter, and Breaking the Waves was performed and recorded with nary a microphone in sight. 

The recording of Breaking the Waves, an operatic treatment of the Lars von Trier film, presented specific and considerable difficulties during the pivotal scene where two of the main characters, Bess and Jan, were staged to be "almost completely nu

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03 July 2025

UK - 12th Knot, the rooftop bar at London’s Sea Containers hotel, is already known for its views, striking design, and vibrant atmosphere. Now, it sounds as good as it looks. Working with 1 Sound’s UK distributor CUK Group, London-based integrator Tateside brought in a full 1 Sound audio system to enhance the venue’s energy - from relaxed afternoon lounging to busy weekend DJ nights.

The motivation for 12th Knot was that the audio system was no longer meeting the evolving needs of the space. Over time, audio coverage and speaker placement had become inconsistent. The goal for this project was to update the system with an evenly distributed audio design and respect the interior’s sleek aesthetic while upgrading the system’s performance. “It was time for a proper upgrade, and 1 Sound stood out as an ideal solution,” explained Jack Cornish, techni

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03 July 2025

Europe - Panasonic Projector & Display Corporation has announced the EQ3 Series of entry-level flat panel 4K displays, available in six sizes from 43” to 86”, providing an easy-to-install solution for a variety of environments such as corporate meeting rooms and classrooms.

Each display features a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels – four times higher than FHD displays – and brightness of 500 cd/m², delivering excellent visibility and clarity, even in bright environments. The EQ3 Series uses an ADS wide-view panel, coated with a high haze treatment. This reduces glare in bright environments, delivering accurate and vivid colours, regardless of viewers’ position.

Available in six display sizes: 86", 75", 65", 55", 50", and 43", the EQ3 Series is suitable for environments of any size. Each display can be installed in landscape or portra

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03 July 2025

Europe - The Liftket Group has welcomed 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, van Look will be responsible for designing and delivering technical training and workshop concepts for customers and partners worldwide.

John van Look is a certified master of event technology (stage/studio) and a certified expert for event rigging (SQ Q2 Level 3). His career has taken him from working on global tours for stars such as Lady Gaga and Justin Timberlake to major productions like the Eurovision Song Contest and the MDLBeast Soundstorm Festival.

“With John van Look, we are not only gaining an outstanding professional with global recognition, but also a strong communicator who knows how to translate c

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02 July 2025

UK - Glastonbury Festival 2025 played host to the spectacular return of Arcadia’s Dragonfly. Towering above crowds in the Arcadia field, the 13m-wide sculpture is built around a repurposed military helicopter, transformed into a living, breathing audio-visual creature brought to life with projection, LED and lighting in harmony.

This year marked Hive’s first full deployment on the Dragonfly. The project - a collaboration between Arcadia, Cucumber Productions, Video Illusions and content creators Astral Projekt - pushed the boundaries of projection mapping and LED playback. At its core are Hive’s new Beeblade Nexus media engines and supporting suite of advanced software tools, designed for projects where creativity meets complexity.

The Dragonfly’s body - a decommissioned Sea King helicopter – presented a highly unusual projection s