Hungary - Lightware has expanded its popular cable product line with three new offerings - a Cable-PopUp and two newly launched USB-C cables.

Lightware’s Cable-PopUp offers a solution for managing cables in conference rooms and workspaces, particularly in environments where BYOD devices need to be connected temporarily. Tangled cables and messy desks are a thing of the past thanks to this built-in cable management tool. It provides an organised way to access connections when needed and hide them away when not in use, with an easy-to-use “Push to Open” mechanism. Caps labelled USB-C, HDMI and Ethernet are provided, along with an additional blank cap which can be customised.

The two newly launched active optical USB-C cables are a result of Lightwa

APACMEA - Eddie Tan has been appointed HH divisional sales and tech support manager for the APACMEA region from 1 July. 

Reporting to Ian Wright, director of HH Audio, Eddie will be responsible for the overall growth of HH within the APACMEA territory and will also provide partners with technical support and product & systems training.

“Eddie brings HH considerable knowledge and experience in both the commercial audio and professional audio/live sound, and has a proven track record in sales, technical support and after-sales,” says CEO James Laney. “Eddie also has extensive technical qualifications, which boost the standard of the HH team as the brand continues to expand into a larger range of system solutions.”

Ian Wright, HH brand director, comments: “I am looking forward to working closely with Eddie on the development of th

UK - TiMax, has expanded the audio capabilities of TiMax SoundHub with a progressive new feature named, Scaling Surfaces. The new tool’s exclusive feature-set allows users to rescale a spatial show file from a studio playback environment to an auditorium – all with just two mouse clicks. It makes it easier to translate the work users do in the studio to the stage or from venue to different-sized venue, saving significant time.

Users can rescale their entire show for a new venue by simply changing the Scaling Surface size, shape, and, critically, height, and they can do this at any time. When an object is attached to a Scaling Surface, and that surface is moved, all spatial positioning and movement automation for that object, across the entire show file, moves with it.

Users can also distribute content without knowing the absolute scale of the pla

USA - Clear-Com has announce an expansion of the award-winning Arcadia Central Station with new software updates. Together, these releases enhance Arcadia’s functionality. It now supports the full Clear-Com product ecosystem, enabling connectivity across Clear-Com products as well as third-party Dante/AES67 devices.

The latest enhancements include support for V-Series IrisX Panels & flexible port allocation. Users can now connect up to 32 V-Series IrisX panels directly to Arcadia, enabling high-density keypanel workflows traditionally reserved for expensive and complex matrix systems, making this a true game changer. Port allocation flexibility also lets operators balance HelixNet digital partyline and I.V. Direct connections as needed, for the flexibility to suit almost any workflow.

“With this release, Arcadia moves beyond party line commun

Uzbekistan - Sevara Nazarkhan stands as Uzbekistan's most internationally recognised musical artist, known for blending traditional Uzbek music with contemporary arrangements and for collaborating with artists like Peter Gabriel and Sinéad O’Connor. Her solo concerts at the 12,500-capacity Humo Arena drew audiences from across Central Asia, with all three performances reaching full capacity. The artist's intricate vocal arrangements and diverse instrumentation - from traditional Uzbek instruments to modern orchestration - demanded a sound system capable of reproducing every musical detail with precision and clarity.

Technical production company Yastreb-Sound became the region's first L Series partner with their L2 acquisition, and the concerts marked the system's first major deployment. The partnership was facilitated by L-Acoustics certified provider dis

UK - Sam Tozer, lighting designer and creative director of Plymouth-based Vision Factory, created the lighting for the Chase & Status Live Tour using a combination of Ayrton’s Domino LT and, taking centre upstage, over 100 Ayrton Rivale Profiles. “Ayrton is one of my go-to manufacturers,” says Tozer. “Their fixture range consistently delivers when it comes to reliability, feature set, and output. I’ve used their products across multiple projects.”

For this run of six exclusive arena shows across major UK cities, Tozer needed a lightweight yet punchy hybrid fixture to meet the demands of Chase & Status’s eclectic sound: “The Rivale Profile offered speed, beam strength, and versatility to create dynamic layers of light and texture throughout the show acting as the backbone of the rig and matching the energy of the band,” he says.

Vietnam - Located in the capital of Ho Chi Minh City, POC POC Garden first featured in DJ Magazine Top 100 clubs the year after Duc Pro Audio fitted a premium Martin Audio sound system, back in March 2023. Now in 2025 it has risen higher in the rankings of the world’s leading nightclubs.

Situated in the heart of District 3, and with an impressive outdoor space and premium stage, the club combines artistic performance with high octane dance music.

Faced with competitive tenders, Duc Pro Audio extended its long association with Martin Audio by drawing on the brand’s matchless nightclub pedigree. It has enjoyed consistent presence in superclubs ranging from Ministry of Sound to fabric -the latter recently upgraded with next generation Martin Audio sound.

Duc Pro Audio product manager, Pham Duy Quang was confident that a Torus constant curvat

Germany - A colourful London bus is making its last stop for the time being in Neu-Anspach near Frankfurt. To mark the 50th anniversary of the Adam Hall Group, the restored tour bus of Paul McCartney and his band Wings has been presented to the public for the first time on the company’s campus.

The psychedelically painted double-decker bus in which the band toured Europe in 1972 will in future be on display as part of the company’s own Rock‘n’Roll Library in the Experience Centre at the Adam Hall Group’s German headquarters – and is symbolic of the company’s anniversary claim, namely: “Honouring the past, driving the future.”

The tour bus – a Bristol KSW5G, built in 1953 – was specially converted in 1972 for the European tour of Paul McCartney’s new band Wings. Instead of travelling by plane as usual, McCartney opted for a dou

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France/Canada - Media server and real-time compositing platform Smode is powering Sensitive Abstraction, a new full-dome graphic and sound art performance by visual artist Yannick Moréteau and electronic music composer Flore.

Described as an immersive journey through the poetic dimensions of mathematics, Sensitive Abstraction has been touring planetaria and digital arts festivals in Canada and France since its premiere in 2024. Created entirely within Smode, Sensitive Abstraction transforms abstract mathematical principles such as the Fibonacci sequence and Euclidean grids into flowing visual tableaux, synchronised in real time with Flore’s score in spatial audio. 

Yannick Moréteau, founder of the arts collective WSK, developed and runs the entire performance using a single Smode media server, from the creation of the

USA - In support of their seventh hit album Clancy, Twenty One Pilots launched their most expansive tour yet: a 73-date, four-continent tour that debuted in Denver last August and continued through Oceania and Central and South America, before finishing this spring in Europe. To best support The Clancy World Tour, all facets of production, particularly the audio system, needed to align with the artists’ cinematic vision. Cohesion was the chosen PA for the tour.

The Clancy World Tour was designed to electrify the senses by incorporating a massive number of visuals, pyro, cryo, lasers, and a consistent, robust PA in Cohesion that would deliver sonic impact every night.

“It’s about evoking an experience,” said FOH engineer Kenny Sellars. “Sometimes you feel like your head is pinned back. We have insane sub drops, fir

South Africa - Johannesburg-based theatrical lighting rental specialist Splitbeam – part of the Gearhouse South Africa Group – has invested in new Robe Esprite Fresnels and Tetra2 moving lights to help service its busy, vibrant, and varied client base.

The 48 x Esprites were purchased with the HCF (High Colour Fidelity) LED engines installed and Splitbeam simultaneously bought the HP (High Power) Transferable Engines to have handy for swapping these out according to the show’s requirements, together with a set of PC lenses to offer a choice of Esprite Fresnel or PC.

The company is strongly ‘brand-agnostic’ explained managing director, Alistair Kilbee, so the investment was based on customer demands – lighting designer requests and technical rider specifications:

“These are the fixtures that people are asking for right now, so we

UK - White Light continues to expand its regional footprint across the UK, reinforcing its commitment to being the trusted partner for the performing arts, education, and leisure industries nationwide.

With a legacy rooted in collaboration and technology, WL has long been a fixture in London’s vibrant theatre scene. Today, that influence extends far beyond the capital. From the Lowry in Salford to Salisbury Playhouse, from Leeds Grand to Venue Cymru in Wales and Theatre by the Lake, WL is proud to support a growing network of regional venues with tailored, relationship-driven solutions.

Earlier this year, WL had the pleasure of partnering with Venue Cymru to deliver a brand-new lighting system tailored to their unique needs. Reflecting on the collaboration, Steve Cridge, technical & facilities manager at Venue Cymru, comments: “White Light’

Ireland - An Audient iD14 audio interface was awarded to Jessica Gardiner McInerney at the LSAD Graduate Show at the Limerick School of Art & Design - part of the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) - last month. Recognising her as an outstanding student who excelled throughout her studies, the prize-giving is part of an exhibition celebrating the work of final year students across a wide range of creative disciplines.

The exhibition is an annual event which features standout projects in fine art, fashion, animation, graphic design, music production & technology, and creative broadcast & film production. Open to the public, the show is a major event in Ireland’s cultural calendar and a key platform for emerging talent.

Michael Gavin, co-programme leader of the undergraduate Music Production and Technology programme explains ho

UK - Doughty has launched its new Tank Trap Trolley - a robust and convenient way to move and store five standard or two-wheel Tank Traps.

The compact dimensions and unique stacking system allow five Tank Traps to be stored in the footprint of a single unit. The 5mm laser profiled steel rack is bolted to a box-section chassis, which rolls on non-marking 300KG rated castors.

The rear two castors are fitted with brakes for secure parking. The Trolley is finished in a hardy crackle black powder coat which matches the Tank Traps.

Thailand - Powersoft has announced its participation in InfoComm Asia 2025, continuing its 30th anniversary tour.

This will be the second time Powersoft will independently exhibit at the event, leveraging the InfoComm Asia platform to spotlight its newest innovations and integrated solutions for the professional audio market.

On booth #J20, show attendees can explore all the latest Powersoft technologies, including the ultra-compact Nota 142 amplifier platform, the rugged Unica T platform for touring applications and MyUniverso 2.0, Powersoft’s cloud platform for remote monitoring, management and control of audio systems.

In demonstration, Powersoft will be exhibiting its Nota 142, a PoE/PoE+ two-channel amplifier that delivers 140W of power in a plenum-rated, ultra-compact design. With onboard DSP, USB-C connectivity and s

Europe - The new TC45 truss line from TAF is designed to support big LED screens, heavy light fixtures, and other higher capacity loads at your large live events. Featuring a central C-profile tube with channel for mounting hanging eyes, it offers complete freedom in positioning your hanging points - from end to end of the truss segment.

Fast and easy buildup is ensured by its quicklock connection system, which includes a connection kit included as standard.

Features include 400 mm (15.75 in) heavy-duty square truss, Quicklock connection with connection kit as standard, 0.5 – 4 m lengths available, up to 20m spans, up to 1964 kg/m distributed load capacity, up to 3129 kg point load capacity. Powder coat colour finish is available on request.

USA - Integrated Production Solutions (IPS) has announced that veteran tour and production manager Henry Bordeaux has joined the company as the director of business development for the production division following a 24-year career on the road leading major international tours.

His resume includes tours and events with Fall Out Boy, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, Travis Scott, Tyler The Creator, Jennifer Lopez, Jason Derulo, Nick Jonas, Avicii, Yellowcard, and Nickelodeon, as well as numerous corporate events and U.S. presidential campaigns. Bordeaux has also worked with promoters and labels including Live Nation, AEG, Sony Music and Universal Music Group.

“IPS has always been about precision and professionalism,” Bordeaux says. “With its facility expansion and studio buildout, the potential here is massive. My goal is to help IPS step confidentl

Forty Years On - Live Aid was a benefit concert held simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia on 13 July 1985. Organised by Boomtown Rats frontman Bob Geldof and Ultravox vocalist Midge Ure, the event drew an estimated 1.5bn television viewers and raised millions for famine relief in Ethiopia.

Years of drought, civil war, and failed attempts at government control of the grain market in the early 1980s led to a catastrophic famine that threatened hundreds of thousands of lives in Ethiopia. After seeing a television news report on the subject in 1984, Geldof wrote the lyrics for Do They Know It’s Christmas? Ure crafted the melody of the song, and Geldof recruited some of the biggest names in the British new wave scene to contribute vocals.

The single, recorded in November 1984 and marketed under the name Ba

Germany - The long-established Prolight + Sound trade fair/convention in Frankfurt is entering 2026 with a refined concept. At the heart of this realignment is a streamlined three-day format and a sharpened focus on the European market.

Following a comprehensive survey of exhibitors, Prolight + Sound 2026 will take place from Tuesday 24 to Thursday 26 March. The streamlined duration was also endorsed by the show’s advisory board, which comprises industry experts and representatives of renowned companies and professional associations. As a key driving force, this body plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the event.

The goal of the new three-day format is to deliver “a more focused and high-quality trade fair experience for both exhibitors and visitors”. At the same time, the increased concentration on Europe a

Vietnam - The Opera Convention Centre in Hai Phong recently opened its doors, aiming to establish itself as a premier venue for international-class artistic performances, conventions, and large-scale weddings. Committed to excellence in sound and lighting, the Opera Convention Centre selected advanced audio solutions from RCF.

The new audio installation, handled by ProAVL, RCF's official distributor in Vietnam, features a robust lineup of RCF products, including 38 HDL 6-A compact line array modules. Known for their precise, detailed audio reproduction and powerful performance, the HDL 6-A systems provide consistent and accurate sound coverage throughout the venue, ensuring optimal acoustic experiences for every seat.

Complementing the line arrays, 12 SUB 8008-AS active subwoofers were strategically deployed, enhancing low-frequency reinforcement and

Portugal - Taking place throughout July in Cascais, just west of Lisbon, Ageas Cooljazz 2025 continues to offer audiences a summer experience that ‘blends music, nature, and heritage’. Now in its 21st edition, the festival is held in the Hipódromo Manuel Possolo and the surrounding green spaces, drawing international artists across genres including jazz, soul, pop, and world music.

Alongside its programming, Ageas Cooljazz is known for careful attention to staging, ambience, and technical execution. For the 2025 edition, local rental company Audiomatrix was selected to supply and manage the festival’s main audio system, choosing an integrated solution based on Outline technologies.

The main PA features two hangs, each combining Outline GTO and GTO C-12 line-source modules. These systems are designed to ensure consistent throw

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