Ambersphere Solutions has officially become a part of ACT Entertainment, North America’s premiere supplier of entertainment technology. This acquisition is a testament to the shared values and long-standing relationship between the two entities, especially in their distribution of MA Lighting and Ayrton products. ACT Entertainment, renowned for its comprehensive offering across professional lighting, audio, video, and more, serves a broad spectrum of the entertainment industry’s needs. This exciting development promises to leverage the strengths of both companies to deliver products, technical service, and support to entertainment professionals worldwide. “We are excited to bring together ACT and Ambersphere and continue to…
Author: James Robertson
Epson Europe BV announced that from 31 March, 2024, the current President Yoshiro Nagafusa will retire, and Takanori Inaho will become its new President. Inaho has worked at Epson for more than 33 years, holding positions in Europe, America and currently Japan, as General Administrative Manager for the Sales & Marketing Division. Mr Inaho has expertise across printers, home and business projectors and micro devices. Inaho commented upon his appointment, “EMEA is an extremely important region for the Seiko Epson Corporation and I am proud to accept this appointment. I wish Nagafusa a wonderful retirement and look forward to working…
The Art-Deco Grade II listed Queens Hotel has been a majestic presence on Leeds’ City Square since its construction in 1937. Designed by W.H. Hamlyn and faced with white Portland Stone, it is a striking landmark which over the years has hosted many notable guests. Princess Grace of Monaco, Cary Grant, Nelson Mandela and Laurel and Hardy, all chose the comforts of the Queens. During the recent festive season, The Queens was the focus of a spectacular art installation which saw LeedsBID (Leeds Business Improvement District) collaborate with Barcelona-based creative studio Onionlab on ‘Magical Night at The Queens’, a visual…
Belgian loudspeaker manufacturer, Audiofocus has appointed Sequoia Audio as its exclusive distribution partner in France. Based near Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport, Sequoia Audio is a division of DV2 and distributes the Powersoft and MDC brands. “We have always held great respect for Audiofocus’ insistence on premium quality components and in-house manufacturing,” reflects Sequoia Audio sales manager, Cédric Niedzielski. “Over the past couple of years, we have seen a step change in innovation and ambition from Audiofocus, with exciting products like the powerful Carys column PA system and flexible ARRoCC constant curvature series opening new opportunities in live sound and…
The Helsinki Music Center (Musiikkitalo Helsinki) in Finland has just invested in its first Robert Juliat followspots – 4 long-throw 800W LED Arthur LT – for its main concert hall. The followspots were sourced through Intersonic, Robert Juliat’s exclusive distributor for Finland. The team at Musiikkitalo had a specific list of criteria when looking for their new followspots. The fixtures needed to be very quiet, bright enough for serious television productions from distances over 30m, in both daylight- and tungsten colour temperatures; have a narrow zoom so no light would be lost by using an iris; be easy to operate,…
Halwani Audio Visual (HAV), a provider of AV event and brand solutions in Saudi Arabia, and HARMAN Professional Solutions has opened the inaugural HAV/HARMAN Experience Centre in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This collaboration between HAV and HARMAN Professional marks a significant milestone in enhancing customer experience and expanding operations within the region. The Jeddah location joins a prestigious network of HARMAN Professional’s global experience centres situated in key international hubs such as Los Angeles, London, Singapore, Shanghai, along with other distributor-led experience centres in separate regions worldwide. Additionally, HAV’s decision to also relocate its headquarters to this dynamic new space underscores…
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) has announced its newest members: NovaStar, CUX and Appear. “We couldn’t be more excited to name NovaStar, CUX, and Appear as the newest AIMS members,” said Andrew Starks, board of directors’ member and marketing working group chair for AIMS. “With NovaStar and CUX’s deep-rooted experience in AV-over-IP for the Pro AV industry and Appear’s specialized knowledge in broadcast IP media transport, all three companies will be instrumental in helping us propel IPMX adoption in these sectors and unlock new market possibilities.” NovaStar boasts a diverse range of products that encompasses everything from synchronized…
When officials at the Von Braun Center, located in the heart of historic downtown Huntsville, Alabama, approved a transformative renovation project at the multi-purpose facility, the task of installing a new audio system was awarded to Verta Technologies. Spearheaded by Christian Tuttle, Principal and CEO of Verta Technologies, the company selected a state-of-the-art ADAPTive audio system from Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW), a leader in professional audio solutions, to deliver an unparalleled auditory experience. The Von Braun Center has undergone extensive renovations over the past two years and sought a comprehensive update for its ageing audio system at the 10,000-seat Propst…
Ayrton has appointed NAN Audiovisuais as a distributor for Portugal, with immediate effect. Founded in 1995, NAN Audiovisuais has established itself as the leading distributor of professional lighting, sound and video equipment in the Portuguese market. NAN’s commercial structure, back office and technical support teams work every day alongside lighting designers, rental companies, and technical teams from theatres, cultural spaces and multipurpose spaces, organising demo and training sessions, and providing the best technical support for a wide range of prestigious brands and manufacturers. “We are excited to become a new Ayrton distributor for Portugal,” said Correia Neves, CEO of NAN…
Tateside has integrated AV and IT solutions across several WatchHouse locations, including background music and digital signage and will support the brand’s expansion moving forward, including the opening of new Houses in the USA. WatchHouse offers exceptional hot drinks and food in beautiful surroundings served by a passionate team of coffee professionals. Around the corner from the chain’s inaugural Bermondsey House is their Roastery which allows WatchHouse to create unique local blends and premium coffee across all its locations. WatchHouse is recognised for the stylish interiors of its branches and works with a mixture of award-winning interior designers to define…
