ST Audio has installed XTA amplification and processing for EM Acoustics system at new Chengdu entertainment hotspot, Bottle Live Club. Opened in early 2025, Bottle Live Club in the Chinese city of Chengdu has quickly become a magnet for diverse audiences. Situated in the city’s Jinjiang District, the club is in the heart of Chengdu’s commercial, cultural, and entertainment life. A varied programme of live music from large-scale ensembles, solo artists, bands, and DJ sets, demanded that the venue’s sound system was of the highest calibre. Bottle Live Club’s investors, a group which also manages the city’s internationally renowned Playhouse…
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Evoking the spirit of a 1920s speakeasy hidden within the glamourous surroundings of The Venetian Casino, Las Vegas, ‘1923’ sets the stage for live jazz and soft swing. To complement its vintage charm, integrator DesignO’s Emaan selected an Optimal Audio ecosystem to deliver the requirement for “warm and full-bodied sound” suited to the room’s timeless allure. Reflecting its flexible layout, the venue was divided into multiple audio zones. An enclosed private room hosts magic shows and intimate gatherings, with its own dedicated audio. The large central hall can be subdivided with curtains to create smaller, more intimate areas, while the…
Christie laser projection solutions are at the heart of the new Bapu Tower Museum in Patna, Bihar. The project, initiated by the Government of Bihar, celebrates Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring legacy and his pivotal role in India’s independence movement through powerful storytelling and immersive visuals. Conceived as both a symbolic and functional public space, Bapu Tower Museum embodies Gandhi’s enduring principles of peace, non-violence, and social justice. The museum complex comprises two main structures – the Rectangular Building and the Tower Building. The Rectangular Building houses three galleries and connects seamlessly via bridges to the Tower Building, where a grand ramp…
Linea Research, the UK-based specialist in high-power amplification and DSP solutions, has appointed Leisuretec as its UK distribution arm. The appointment marks a significant step in the growth strategy of Linea Research, enabling the company to focus on its expanding international business while ensuring UK customers continue to receive a cohesive, well-supported sales experience. Martin Hildred, Sales and Marketing Director, Linea Research, divulged: “We are excited to announce the appointment of Leisuretec as distributor for the UK. The company has impressed with the right reach and resources to ensure that, in terms of ongoing customer support as well as sales,…
Ho Chi Minh City-based pro audio and music technology specialists G.Music JSC has installed a NEXO ID Series sound system at Tâm Nhiê restaurant in Vietnam. “Entering Tâm Nhiên is like stepping into a story told through texture, material, and design” explained restaurant owner Mr. Canh. “Every detail from the floor to the walls invites you to experience more than just a meal. Here, dining is an immersion of the senses, where food is savoured not only with taste but with memory, nostalgia, and respect for tradition. “In an age of constant motion, Tâm Nhiên offers a rare moment of…
AV Stumpfl celebrated the opening of its new 2,200m² production hall at its headquarters in Wallern an der Trattnach together with its entire team during 2025’s summer family festival. Fuelled by a good economy in the United States – one of AV Stumpfl’s major sales markets – the company is experiencing a strong increase in demand from the “land of opportunity”. More than ten years ago, AV Stumpfl strategically established a US subsidiary in Atlanta, Georgia, to bring its innovative systems – developed and manufactured with dedication in Upper Austria – to the homeland of the live entertainment, hospitality and…
Stockholm restaurant Gyldene Freden has updated its sound system with Genelec Smart IP loudspeakers installed by installation and control specialists We Make Noise. Gyldene Freden’s owners turned to installation and control specialists, We Make Noise, to install the system. “Genelec was an obvious choice for us,” says Emil Varli, who led the installation for We Make Noise. “We believe there are very few brands that can deliver a loudspeaker as compact and complete as the 4420 Smart IP model, and that’s exactly what we needed. What’s more, the owners were already familiar with Genelec, which eliminated the need for any…
EXAPLAN is VIOSO’s visualisation software for real-time projection of architectural floor layouts and blueprints in a 1:1 scale. It is designed to optimise the design, simulation, and documentation process of projection environments. The collaboration tool enables teams to walk through, interact with, and collaborate on their projects in real time. EXAPLAN was born from an aviation-grade plan projection project in 2017, where absolute precision is non-negotiable. VIOSO quickly realised that this same precision was also needed in other industries — from architecture to industrial institutions — where teams struggled to collaborate, interpret 2D CAD data, and communicate spatial intent effectively.…
Meyer Sound has completed an upgrade of its Constellation acoustic system at Colorado College’s Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center in Colorado Springs. Installed in the center’s 450-seat Celeste Theater, the update replaces the original Matrix 3-based processing with the new NADIA integrated digital audio platform, bringing enhanced flexibility, modern control options, and long-term efficiency to the intimate performance space. The Celeste Theater, part of the LEED-certified Cornerstone Arts Center, serves as a showcase for the arts on campus. With its amphitheater-style seating and reconfigurable architecture, the building supports a wide range of performances, screenings, and exhibitions, and the theater…
Paul Brazil has joined TMB’s global Customer Development team. Based in the UK, with almost 20 years of experience, TMB notes Brazil brings a wealth of knowledge in production and staging technology, operations, and product applications across live events, theatre, and high-end film and television. Born and raised in London, Brazil earned a degree in History and Politics. During his studies, he spent summers working for PRG—loading lorries, cleaning cables, and learning the ropes of the industry firsthand. After graduation, he returned to the world of lighting, beginning as a “lampy” at Essential Lighting before moving into a sales role…
