Today, there are too many occurrences of violence at all age levels. To help counter this disturbing trend, bass guitarist /singer-songwriter/record producer and funk innovator Bootsy Collins has what he hopes will be a positive alternative. The Bootsy Collins Foundation and Skyboxx/Brothers On A Mission! have formed Funk Not Fight. Collaborating with communities across the United States, Funk Not Fight is active in music festivals, community outreach, mental health counselling, and various youth programs to create Funk Not Fight Safe Space Hubs, such as the one recently launched in Garfield Heights, OH, a suburb of Cleveland. The effort is intended…
Author: Emma Hill
Currently celebrating 21 years of operation, renowned British loudspeaker manufacturer EM Acoustics is preparing for this year’s PLASA Show, returning to London Olympia from September 3rd to 5th 2023. The team is set to unveil its latest addition to the Reference Series, the ultra-compact R5, at the event. This Reference Series is characterised by its low-profile design and exceptional quality, offering full-range point source loudspeakers that boast remarkably flat frequency and phase responses. “Introducing a smaller enclosure is a logical step in the evolution of the Reference Series, driven by serious demand from our customers,” confirmed Greg Clarke, EM Acoustics’…
Bradford-based Pro Audio Systems (PAS) has announced the appointment of Dion Turner to the role of Sales Support/Administrator. Dion brings a strong background in music and events to his role at PAS, having studied audio engineering and music technology. As well as experience as a front-of-house engineer working for a variety of bands in Yorkshire, Dion has also worked on a number of festivals as a steward, so is no stranger to the world of events. Joining PAS from a background in CCTV installation, Dion also possesses a level of valuable technical understanding. Business Development Director at PAS, Peter Butler, welcomed…
The celebrated LGBTQ+ district of West Hollywood, LA, is where you will find Heart Weho dance and night club, boasting one of the most technologically advanced audio systems in the United States. Heart Weho is a 1500-capacity venue making it one of the biggest nightclubs along Santa Monica Boulevard in the ‘heart’ of the ‘Rainbow District’. The club is operated by Rocco’s, which is part-owned by Lance Bass, former singer with N SYNC. New York-based integrator Global AV Group successfully fulfilled the brief for a high energy, high SPL club system boasting definition and clarity. Global AV’s owner Jason…
Zenway Productions, a leading Singapore-based AV rental company, has recently implemented the state-of-the-art Clear-Com FreeSpeak II Wireless Intercom System, revolutionising its communication infrastructure. The new intercom system has proven to be an invaluable tool, addressing key challenges and significantly improving communication efficiency within the organisation. FreeSpeak II’s multichannel capabilities allow flexible structuring of the intercom system according to the show at hand, which was of great interest to Zenway. The 1.9GHz and 2.4GHz options allow for operation in various territories according to the local laws there. The scalability of the system allows Zenway to deploy two smaller systems for independent usage, combine…
Expanding its reach across the USA, punQtum has recently appointed California-based distributor JB&A to address the North American market. Founded back in 1996 by Jeff Burgess and his brother Greg, JB&A provides advanced technological solutions for projects from beginning to end. The company works to find vendors and manufacturers that make the best technology in their industry, and punQtum is the latest company to be added to its impressive growing roster of brands. Nicholas Smith, VP of technology at JB&A said: “Intercom systems are a key component to every production, and Riedel has the most respected and well-known name in…
Chroma-Q, a world-renowned brand of premium performance LED lighting solutions manufactured in North America, has introduced its all-new 2inspire family. The 2inspire family delivers truly flexible lighting into any space quickly and efficiently. It is a compact, silent, bright fixture available in three sizes, with each installation luminaire delivering both studio-grade tuneable white light and pure theatrical quality colours. The 2inspire family comprises three distinct models: the 2inspire 100, 200, and 300, boasting illumination outputs of 500 lumens, 1300 lumens, and 3000 lumens, respectively. Each 2inspire requires just a single ethernet cable for both power and data, harnessing the most…
Wharfedale Pro, the British brand of professional audio solutions, has announced the introduction of its new Tough-Tone paint finish. This polyurea-based paint finish offers an advancement in loudspeaker durability and maintenance and bolsters the brand’s long-held commitment to providing high-quality and reliable sound solutions. Starting from September 2023, Wharfedale Pro’s sand-based Rhino Rock paint finish will be replaced by the ultra-resilient Tough-Tone paint finish. The decision to move to Tough-Tone paint is based on customer feedback and the fact that many users deploy Wharfedale Pro products across a range of demanding environments. “Our new Tough-Tone paint finish has been engineered…
Lightware Visual Engineering, the leading European AV manufacturer for the professional integrated systems market, has announced the launch of Lightware Academy. This is a new free certified e-learning resource for students and professionals at every level who have a thirst for specialising in the AV market and gaining or advancing their knowledge of the entire industry. Based on Lightware’s core principles of openness and knowledge-sharing, Lightware Academy is open to everyone -customers or not- and provides industry-leading content curated by a breadth of seasoned professionals in the area. Participants can enroll in more than 10 courses, organised into three core…
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) has announced its newest members Brompton Technology, Nextera Video, and ProITAV USA. “We are thrilled to welcome Brompton Technology, Nextera Video, and ProITAV as the newest AIMS members,” said Andrew Starks, an AIMS board of directors member. “With their extensive experience, these companies will help us continue to drive the adoption of IP and our IPMX proposed set of open standards and specifications in new markets.” Brompton Technology is a manufacturer at the forefront of technology within the LED video sector and launched the revolutionary Dynamic Calibration approach to LED panel calibration to…
