Martin Audio has unveiled a series of weekly webinars aimed at helping technicians stay up to date with the latest technology during this unprecedented time for the industry. The live webinar series will begin on Wednesday 1 April with all sessions remaining available on the Martin Audio website. The live webinars will begin with Low Frequency System Design, presented by Simon Purse and will be followed by sessions on Display 2.3, EASE Focus and WPS Optimised Line Arrays. In addition to these initial sessions, the company will be adding a variety of topics over the coming weeks, covering Martin Audio’s…
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PROEL has appointed Chris Walton as UK & Ireland Sales Manager for its Commercial Audio and Evac divisions and for the brand Axiom Pro Audio. “The appointment of Chris for the markets of UK and Ireland, is part of our new strategy for approaching those markets. We trust Chris will help us to improve the engagement with our end-users, and improve our presence, not only under a promotional point of view, but also as a technical assistance perspective”, says Elio Caia, Axiom International Sales Manager. “I have had a long history in the music industry covering all aspects of touring,…
The International Laser Display Association (ILDA) is a trade association founded in 1986, whose Members produce laser light shows and/or equipment and services used in laser light shows. ILDA is the world’s leading organization dedicated to advancing the use of laser displays in the fields of art, entertainment and education. Dynamic growth in demand of laser shows worldwide, increases the need for qualified laser safety training and education has become increasingly important. ILDA has been promoting laser safety since it was established. Laser safety courses present a great opportunity for both current laser show operators, and those interested in entering…
NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith today issued a letter to the NAB Show community providing an update about plans for NAB Show activities in 2020. In the letter, Smith announced that rather than rescheduling NAB Show for later this year, NAB would be unveiling a new digital offering called NAB Show Express, and enhancing NAB Show New York later this year. In response to today’s announcement, Tim Shoulder, the President of Grass Valley said, “We’re thrilled to join NAB at this year’s show in New York, and look forward to having a large presence there. Like so many in…
G-SMATT has announced the launch of the P20 smart LED glass panel for displaying engaging media content in a high-definition, mobile format. Known for its innovative media glass that transforms glass facades of any type into a vast, interactive visual media canvas, G-SMATT technology has brought entire buildings to life. With the introduction of the P20, G-SMATT offers a scalable, mobile solution suitable for both interior and exterior use in a variety of formats. The freestanding P20 units are constructed from best-in-class architectural laminated safety glass that can be used for internal partitions. Offering the best definition yet of any…
Following the developments of the Covid-19 outbreak over the past week, PLASA has cancelled PLASA Focus Leeds, which was due to take place on 12-13 May at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. PLASA Focus Leeds gave the following statement: “This decision was made in order to ensure the health and safety of both our exhibitors and visitors, as without all of your continued support, the show wouldn’t be the success it is today. We regret that we cannot now share the incredible programme we had planned, as well as two sold-out show floors full of industry figureheads. However, we…
Prolight + Sound 2020 has been cancelled. On March 12, the Hessian Ministry of Social Affairs and Integration – against the background of increased spread of SARS-CoV-2 infections – issued general orders to ban large events. A statement from the show stated: “At the current time, it cannot be assumed that the situation will change at the planned catch-up date. Therefore, the Frankfurt fair announces the cancellation of Prolight + Sound. Prolight + Sound 2021 will take place from April 13 to 16. We hope you all get through this challenging time for the entire industry.” www.pls.messefrankfurt.com
Over the last 25 years The Brook in Southampton has established itself as one of the favourite independent music venues in the south of England. The venue has developed this reputation by putting audience and artist experience as its top priorities, and this has been seen again with a completely new sound system from TW AUDiO. Opened by founder Bryn Lewis in 1994 as a 300-capacity music venue, The Brook has a long history of supporting original music and has welcomed many artists at every stage of their career to its intimate stage. The venue had sported the same secondhand…
Adamson Systems Engineering has decided not to participate in the recently-rescheduled 2020 edition of Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt, Germany. Originally set to take place from March 31-April 3, 2020, organizers have announced that the 2020 edition of the annual trade fair has been postponed until May 26-29 due to concerns related to the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. “We didn’t come to this decision lightly, but ultimately, we had to do what we felt was best for our Adamson Network partners and end-users, as well as our employees,” said company CEO Marc Bertrand. “We wish organizers and participants the…
Due to the increased spread of the Coronavirus in Europe, Messe Frankfurt has postponed Prolight + Sound after intensive consultations. The sector’s international meeting place for technologies and services relating to entertainment, shows and events, audio-visual systems integration and content creation will take place in Frankfurt am Main from 26 to 29 May 2020. Existing visitor tickets will also be valid in May 2020. The ongoing spread of Covid-19 in Europe called for a reassessment of the situation in close cooperation with the public-health authorities in Frankfurt who require that steps be taken to prevent event participants from high-risk regions…
