Celestion has appointed Matt Daigler as Business Development Executive. In his new role, Matt Daigler will work together with Celestion’s valued sales and distribution partners in the U.S. musical instrument category, the PA service market, and retailers who cater to DIY hobbyists. In addition, Daigler will be managing existing OEM relationships and pursuing new OEM partners in the pro audio and high-end home theater markets. A self-proclaimed, life-long speaker fanatic, Daigler joins Celestion continuing his extensive career in the audio industry that started at Westlake Audio as a mechanical assembler, then production manager, eventually moving to HARMAN owned Audax of…
Author: James Robertson
Opened in Golmés near Lleida in 1976, the Big Ben Discoteca was a magnet for international and Spanish music stars in the 1980s and was one of the largest and best-known nightclubs in Europe. The ‘Generació Big Ben’ turned it into a cultural meeting place that radiated far beyond the city limits. However, with the change in club culture in the early 2000s, the legendary venue lost its appeal and had to close its doors in 2015. After extensive renovation and modernisation work, during which innovative room concepts, a new event hall, exclusive VIP zones and state-of-the-art lighting and sound…
The Fleece has been a fixture of the Bristol music scene since 1982. Offering live music seven nights a week it is Bristol’s largest independent venue and over the years has hosted a who’s who of international music royalty including Radiohead, Muse, Oasis, Ed Sheeran, Queens of the Stone Age, The Hives, Amy Winehouse, and hundreds more. A listed building, and named for its former role as a sheep trading market, the Fleece enjoyed a comprehensive refurbishment in 2021, upgrading its facilities for both audience and performers alike. The stage and associated production areas were completely redesigned. Technical manager Rich…
The CANTO series of installation loudspeakers is now available in the UK through the Italian manufacturer’s British distribution partner, FBT Audio (UK). The product was initially launched at the 2024 edition of ISE before shipping towards the end of the year and is now available in the UK for the first time. The CANTO family has been designed, engineered and manufactured in Italy to be a versatile range of installation loudspeakers that are capable of delivering high-quality sound across a variety of environments. Engineered with FBT’s commitment to exceptional clarity, these speakers are ideal for venues requiring reliable and immersive…
HK Audio has been offering its distributors a look to the future with an exclusive event to explore the manufacturer’s market strategy and internationalisation efforts. HK Audio invited 100 of its international partners to a dedicated conference which also included an in-depth look at some of the products that are set to be launched later this year. Taking place at the Holmusic Center in Barcelona, the event provided the perfect meeting point to discuss HK Audio’s plans for the coming months and years. The presence of key decision-makers from both the manufacturer and its partners ensured that high-level conversations could…
Following the successful launch of Milan Manager at InfoComm 2024, d&b audiotechnik and L-Acoustics announce the launch of milanmanager.com, a dedicated website for accessing this innovative network management solution. The platform serves as a unified resource for audio professionals and manufacturers seeking to implement Milan-AVB networks across various applications. The website provides a centralised, manufacturer-neutral location where all users can download Milan Manager software free of charge. The launch of a dedicated Milan Manager website coincides with the release of Milan Manager V2.0. This major upgrade includes many new features, the most significant being the addition of an advanced offline…
ER Productions has introduced a new IOSH Approved Safe Working With Stage Pyrotechnics course, setting a new industry standard for pyrotechnic safety and competency. Designed for the international live entertainment market to equip professionals with essential knowledge and best practices, this groundbreaking course is unique and designed to provide structured, internationally recognised training for those working with live stage effects. Safe Working with Stage Pyrotechnics is setting a new benchmark of competency in line with recognised standards through engaging, hands-on practice, ensuring participants meet global industry standards for safety and professionalism. The course blends in-depth theoretical instruction with hands-on demonstrations…
Martin Audio has realigned its distribution in Greece, appointing Athens-based ABAS Integrated Systems—whose origins date back 45 years—as its new territorial representative. “We realised towards the end of last year that we were missing opportunity for growth in the Greek market, so it timed in nicely that ABAS reached out to us at around this time, proposing a new partnership,” reported Suraj Vadher, EMEA Sales Executive, Martin Audio. He was soon discussing strategies with ABAS Project Manager, Konstantinos Drosos, and his brother, Sales Director, Themistoklis. “It was clear to me that ABAS knew their market well and had the right…
ELC Lighting has appointed Theatrixx Technologies as the new exclusive distributor for both its product lines – the ELC range of DMX-over-IP lighting control products and the Green-GO family of digital wireless intercom solutions – in Canada. The deal was finalised at a meeting between Jacques Tessier, founder of Theatrixx Technologies, and ELC Lighting’s Silvio Cibien, at LDI in Las Vegas. Philippe Laframboise, Theatrixx business development, says: “ELC and Green-GO have been staples of our industry for as long as I can remember. Their products and related software are designed very much with the operator in mind, packed with all…
Image Marketing Pro has been appointed as the new sales representative for Elation products in Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Hawaii, effective immediately. Backed by over 40 years of sales experience and Image Marketing’s long-standing legacy of success in the AVL industry, Image Marketing Pro brings the same expertise and customer-driven approach to the dynamic world of entertainment lighting. The new partnership with Elation marks a significant step in providing cutting-edge lighting technology, expert guidance, and unparalleled support to production professionals, rental houses, integrators, and designers in the region. Based in Orange County in metro Los Angeles, Image Marketing has…
