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04 April 2025

Asia-Pacific - Fulcrum Acoustic has announced a new international distribution partnership with Universal Procurement Systems (UPS). With an expanding presence in professional audio, UPS will distribute Fulcrum Acoustic products across Bangladesh, Cambodia, Fiji, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.

UPS has a proven history of developing professional AV brands throughout the Asia-Pacific region. By representing complementary product lines and leveraging deep industry expertise, UPS will help strengthen Fulcrum Acoustic’s footprint across the area.

“We see tremendous potential for professional audio solutions in this part of the world,” said Val Gilbert, director of international sales at Fulcrum Acoustic. “As we gain traction, having the right partner is crucial. UPS aligns with o

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04 April 2025

France - L-Acoustics has announced a strategic collaboration with AFMG, developers of EASE 5 (Enhanced Acoustic Simulator for Engineers). The partnership creates a seamless workflow between L-Acoustics Soundvision, a 3D acoustic modelling software and AFMG's EASE, a brand-agnostic industry standard for acoustic simulation.

The new integration allows sound designers and acoustic consultants to transfer their L-Acoustics system designs created in Soundvision directly into EASE 5, providing workflow efficiency while maintaining acoustic accuracy across both platforms.

"Designing with L-Acoustics products in EASE 5 has never been this easy," said Ryan John, director of product management, software at L-Acoustics. "This collaboration with AFMG represents our ongoing commitment to providing audio professionals with tools that enhance their workflow efficie

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04 April 2025

UK - St Paul’s Cathedral Gardens in London have been revitalised with a carefully considered lighting scheme, featuring DarkSky Approved solutions that enhance safety and promote environmental sustainability while maintaining the site’s historic charm.

Designed by Sir Christopher Wren in the late 17th century, St Paul’s Cathedral has been a central part of London’s cultural and historical heritage for centuries. Adjacent to the Cathedral, the Cathedral Gardens, which were created in 1951 as part of the Festival of Britain, now serve as a hub for socialisation and relaxation. However, the outdated lighting in the gardens offered inadequate coverage and clashed with the historic architecture, detracting from the area’s overall appeal.

To address this, DW Windsor collaborated with the City of London to deliver an innovative lighting solution t

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04 April 2025

UK - The Power of Events, the not-for-profit organisation launched in 2023 to provide better understanding, respect and value for the UK Events Industry, has announced the expansion of its UK Schools Engagement Programme with the launch of the North West Hub, its largest region yet, spanning Liverpool, Cheshire and Manchester.

This initiative will connect thousands of young people with the dynamic world of events, providing insights, inspiration, and career pathways into the industry.

With ambassador registration now live on the Schools Engagement Programme portal (schools.thepowerofevents.org), industry professionals in the region are invited to sign up and support the next generation of talent by volunteering as little as an hour to the initiative. The first wave of school engagements will begin in early May across the region, with the ambitious go

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04 April 2025

UK - Charli XCX’s Brat album was one of the sounds of 2024. She has been making music for well over a decade, but this year has seen a massive explosion in her popularity. The album dominated the charts, dictating the colour and the vibe of the year.

The Brat Tour started in July 2024 and continues throughout 2025 with dates all over the world. Charli commands the stage, with only occasional guests and minimal set pieces, so all eyes are on her for the entire performance. To ensure complete reliability and crystal-clear sound throughout the tour, front-of-house engineer Mat Collis and Barry Tymms, monitor engineer have chosen to rely on the DiGiCo SD12-96 at the monitor position and Quantum 338 at FOH, both supplied by Eighth Day Sound.

“The Quantum 338’s ease of use and bright screens are a welcome upgrade and perfect over the summer

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04 April 2025

Europe - Robe will have a strong presence at Prolight+Sound 2025 in Hall 12.1 on Booth D10 together with all its associated businesses – Avolites, Anolis, LSC Control Systems and Artistic Licence, all of which will be adjacent.

New Robe products launched will include the T31 Cyc and T31 Cyc Slim – half-length versions of the existing T32 Cyc and T32 Cyc Slim range – and other just-launched tech will be showcased, including the new LedPointe – the first LED version of Robe’s best-selling Pointe family of products – alongside the new WTF! strobe and the iEsprite LTL.

Robe’s Showtruck will be parked outside Hall 12 as an additional meeting and product demo area, ahead of its busy summer festival schedule, with the AVOStream parked up right next door.

Prolight+Sound 2025 will see the concluding show in Robe’s Fifth Dimension expo

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04 April 2025

Europe - GLP will showcase a wide range of new products and selected prototypes at this year’s Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt. In addition to the latest innovations, visitors can look forward to GLP’s renowned hospitality, delicious coffee, the popular Beer Pass, and a relaxed atmosphere at booth 12.1 C30/C31.

With the JDC Burst 1, GLP presents the next evolutionary stage of its JDC1 hybrid strobe. Its new segmentable strobe line is 10% brighter than the JDC1’s and can flash in perfect unison with the newly RGBW-equipped LED plates – for exceptionally powerful bursts. The RGBW plates themselves deliver significantly increased colour output and are rendered in 20 x 240 pixels, offering maximum creative control. With an IP65 rating, fanless design, and 185° tilt, the JDC Burst 1 is suited for tough outdoor use and demanding show environments.

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03 April 2025

Australia - Robe lighting s.r.o. and Australian distribution company Jands have reached an amicable agreement whereby Robe’s product distribution in Australia and New Zealand will be managed by LSC Control Systems, while Jands continues its journey with Robe’s architectural brand, Anolis.

The change of distribution will be effective from 1 July 2025. The move follows Robe’s 2024 acquisition of the Melbourne-based power management solutions specialist LSC Control Systems.

LSC was subsequently appointed as the Avolites distributor in the region, following Robe’s purchase of the UK-based lighting and visual console and media server manufacturer at the end of 2023.

Robe’s CEO Josef Valchar stated: “It made strategic, logical and practical sense for us to consolidate distribution of all Robe’s rental, staging, theatrical and music or

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03 April 2025

South Africa - DWR Distribution has announced its appointment as the official distributor for Sound Devices in South Africa.

Sound Devices, based in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, has provided innovative audio solutions used on movies, TV shows and documentaries like Dune: Part Two, Wicked, and Squid Game with local backup and support. With over 20 years of experience in manufacturing, their equipment is renowned for its rugged durability and audio performance.

Kiah Hassall, sales manager at Sound Devices comments: “We care about audio and want to help the customer understand the pitfalls and magic of everything RF-related. We have made an RF visual to save you lots of time and rack mount space and give you peace of mind that you are in safe hands. Our Astral wireless series has receivers and transmitters to suit

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03 April 2025

Georgia - Genelec has further strengthened its global distribution network with the appointment of Geovoice to handle the distribution of its professional audio monitoring, installed sound and home audio ranges in Georgia.

Founded in 2004 and based in Tbilisi, Geovoice is a leading professional audio distributor in the Caucasus region, with a partner-based approach built around trust and collaboration. Having developed a strong network of local relationships supported by an experienced, highly qualified team, Geovoice provides levels of service tailored to the different needs of the local market.

“The Genelec brand has become synonymous with innovation and excellence in professional audio and installed sound,” comments Lasha Matitaishvili, CEO of Geovoice. “Genelec's extensive range of solutions presents a significant opportunity for growth, no

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03 April 2025

Germany - Neumann & Müller has completed the move to its new base in Munich at Frankenthaler Strasse 20, relocating from Taufkirchen.

The new site not only boasts better infrastructure but also a much more central location with good access to public transport, with both tram and train stations situated within walking distance. This makes the offices equally easy to reach for employees and clients alike while also further improving networking opportunities for N&M within Munich. Employees will also profit from the modern and inspiring working environment.

A first highlight at the start of the spring meeting of the shareholders was the inauguration of the new location on the evening before. Held twice a year, the objective of the shareholders' meeting is to discuss key strategic issues, compare notes and benefit from fresh inspiration coming o

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03 April 2025

France - Le Dôme Théâtre, an Italianate building in the heart of the Savoyard town of Albertville, follows the mission statement Art en Territoires (Art in the Territory), which in practical terms means bringing cultural opportunities to the rural communities of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Pursuing this vision, the Dôme Théâtre touches local life in a variety of ways, not only through its 720-seat theatre, but also with a wide range of educational and community programmes, in conjunction with local partners. Serving rural communities as it does, the theatre strives to be many things to many people. Last season, for example, it put on 35 different shows, including a dozen aimed at young families.

The diversity and volume of its productions and activities requires a lighting system that is flexible and easy to set up. Rece

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03 April 2025

Malaysia - Set within 13 acres of tranquil gardens, the National Mosque of Malaysia (Masjid Negara) Kuala Lumpur is an oasis of calm in the centre of the bustling capital city. With a 240ft minaret, a 16-point star on its roof, and space for up to 15,000 worshippers at any one time, the mosque is one of the best-known in Malaysia.

Since its construction in 1965, the mosque has seen several upgrades to its PA system, in both the indoor and outdoor prayer spaces, but has continued to struggle with poor intelligibility, inadequate coverage and a system that was difficult for mosque operators to manage. It wasn’t until the fourth and most recent refit using steerable loudspeakers from Renkus-Heinz and the brand’s innovative OmniBeam technology that the sound issues were fully resolved.

Leading the project was specialist AV integration and acoustic co

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03 April 2025

USA - A complement of MA Lighting grandMA3 consoles was chosen to provide lighting control for the recent Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show produced by Roc Nation, DPS and Jesse Collins Productions. Provided by PRG, three grandMA3 full-size systems and one light, which served as the tech desk, were deployed at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

This year, rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the halftime show with guest appearances from R&B artist SZA, actor Samuel L. Jackson, tennis player Serena Williams and DJ/record producer Mustard. It was seen by a combined 133.5m viewers domestically across broadcast television and streaming platforms, becoming the most viewed halftime show in the US.

Eric Marchwinski of Burbank-based Earlybird Visual LLC partnered with Mark Humphrey to programme the lighting for the show. It marked Marchwinski

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03 April 2025

Namibia - Technical supplier dB Audio has announced the expansion of its Absen NT2.9 LED stock to over 80sq.m of an identical batch of panels supplied by South African distributor, DWR Distribution.

To put this investment in context, it's important to consider how small the Namibian industry is compared to the South African industry, which is evident from the population difference between the two countries. While South Africa has a population of around 64m, Namibia's population is only 3m. This disparity in size and scale makes dB Audio’s strategic investment in LED technology even more noteworthy, as it supports the local market's needs despite a smaller economy.

David Benade, founder of dB Audio Namibia, explained the rationale behind this investment: “Over the years, we have made every effort to invest in our local industry by aggressively tra

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03 April 2025

USA/Europe - ETC has announced the next-generation Hog lighting control consoles, designed to cater to the diverse needs of lighting professionals across the industry. The latest lineup combines portability, adaptability, and cutting-edge technology, making it a suitable solution for live productions of all sizes.

"With ETC at the helm, the Hog brand is back in the spotlight with this new series of lighting desks," says Sarah Clausen, senior product manager. "We’ve kept the core design that fans know and love while making thoughtful updates that will resonate with long-time Hog users. At the same time, we made the workflow smoother and more intuitive for new programmers. This new generation of Hog provides us with the sound footing we need to take Hog into the future."

The Tour Hog console is built for professionals who need a powerful and flexible

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02 April 2025

Europe - Plusfortyfive ApS is a new venture launched by the Generator Group in Denmark whose businesses and brands also include event and show technical production specialist VIGSØ.eu, and automation solutions manufacturer Motor Stage Automation.

The Danish-headquartered operation is headed by Kenneth Jakobsen – who brings 20 years of industry experience – and will be distributing and supporting several premium brands throughout the Scandinavian region.

The company hits the ground running with two German brands onboard, GLP (German Lighting Products) and HOF whose portfolio includes quality trussing, stage and rigging products.

Jakobsen and his team will grow the business organically through establishing a series of additional regional offices and partnerships. This will start in Norway and Sweden in addition to Denmark, with more announ

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02 April 2025

Europe - Ecler has announced a partnership with Sennheiser, to deliver ‘an exceptional conferencing experience’ combining the latest Ecler VEO-SWC45 presentation switcher with Sennheiser's TeamConnect (TC) Bar Solutions.

The VEO-SWC45 is a versatile 4K presentation switcher designed for modern meeting spaces. It offers easy connectivity and intuitive control, featuring dual HDMI outputs, wireless content sharing, Web GUI for quick or advanced configurations and integrated USB for simple connection to video conferencing systems. Other features include: priority transmitter, video mute and screensaver, configurable Aux buttons and User Mode.

Sennheiser's TC Bars are intelligent videobar collaboration devices with a 4K camera, clear audio and advanced speech intelligibility. Available in two models – the TC Bar S and TC Bar M – they accommodate

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02 April 2025

Hungary - An impressive art installation comprising a series of sculptures within the newly renovated Hagymatikum Spa in Mako, is drawing crowds as an immersive experience, made possible with a system by Pharos Architectural Controls.

The spa in the Hungarian town is now home to Atlantis World, a series of Atlantis-themed sculptures based on the designs of famed Hungarian architect, the late Imre Makovecz, which were found hidden in his possessions.

The sculpture group dazzles visitors with light shows and three themed films, evoking the mythical world of the legendary lost city. To make this a reality, the production manager of the project, Hungarian designer Péter Horgas, specified Pharos to deliver the control elements of the attraction.

This new installation is just part of the appeal of Hagymatikum Spa, a popular destination in

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02 April 2025

Israel - Tel Aviv-based creative lighting design studio LEAD – founded by Omer Israeli and Dor Aichner – produced a sculptural lighting design concept for the Israeli tech company Mobileye’s 2025 Purim party event, staged in Pavilion 2 at the Tel Aviv Expo, produced by production specialist ThisPlay and designed by Shlomi Ilani.

Omer explained that they used Robe Tetra2 and TetraX fixtures at the core of this production lighting design.

The aesthetics involved a combination of lighting, automation and precise programming to produce “a dynamic composition of circular shapes and kinetic elements,” creating a “seamless flow of movement, light, and rhythm” to highlight and showcase a lineup of live artists performing in the vast barn-like venue space, which has 22m of headroom.

LEAD specifically wanted the ability to change the arch