Astera has partnered with Procom Middle East to become its exclusive distributor in the stage and events market for the GCC region. The partnership marks a strategic move to expand Astera’s footprint across the Middle East through Procom’s extensive AV and lighting distribution network. Procom’s market expertise, technical capability, and customer-first approach make it an ideal partner for Astera’s regional growth. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Procom Middle East to strengthen our presence in the GCC,” said Sebastian Bückle, Chief Sales Officer at Astera. “The team at Procom has the regional knowledge, technical expertise, and passion for lighting…
Author: James Robertson
Clearwing has joined Clair Global. This move brings together two well-respected companies with a shared commitment to exceptional service, deep expertise, and people-first cultures. Founded in 1976, Clearwing has earned its excellent reputation by delivering high-impact audio, lighting, video, and rigging solutions for live events and permanent installations. With locations in Milwaukee, WI and Phoenix, AZ, the company takes a solutions-driven approach and is backed by a team known for its professionalism, creativity, and consistent results. Clearwing is currently providing lighting for Gracie Abrams’ The Secret of Us tour and recently delivered audio for the electronic music duo, ODESZA. In…
ADJ’s popular PAR Z Series fuses the timeless look of traditional PAR cans with the advantages of cutting-edge C.O.B. LED technology. Building on the success of the existing lineup, the series now welcomes four new models featuring more powerful LED engines, improved optical clarity, and integrated Aria X2 wireless connectivity. Designed for a wide array of applications — including concerts, theatrical productions, and live events — these robust fixtures offer expanded creative potential while preserving the iconic PAR can aesthetic. The PAR Z300 3K features a potent 300-Watt warm white (3000K) C.O.B. (Chip On Board) LED engine that delivers an…
AUDAC has welcomed two new members to its growing international Sales team: Andrew Loadman as Business Development Director and Graham Lawton as Regional Manager Europe & Middle East. With decades of combined experience in the AV industry, both bring valuable expertise to support AUDAC’s ambitious growth plans across key global markets. Andrew Loadman, based in the United Kingdom, joins as Business Development Director with a strong background in international sales, project management, and technical leadership. Known for his strategic mindset and results-driven approach, Andrew will be responsible for identifying new opportunities, building strong relationships, and expanding AUDAC’s footprint across various…
Casa Boost, a wellness studio in Geneva, Switzerland, is transforming yoga into a deeply immersive experience using Christie Captiva DWU500S ultra-short throw laser projectors. The installation, carried out by Moonlight Drive in partnership with The Good Brand, turns a single wall into a dynamic visual canvas that enhances meditation and movement sessions with vivid projections of landscapes, galaxies, and flowing textures. Casa Boost isn’t a conventional yoga studio. It’s a carefully curated space where light, sound, and movement converge to inspire physical and mental transformation. To elevate this concept, the studio wanted to break away from traditional yoga class formats…
Last year, Aurras Group headed by Justin Heyman and Gareth Aitken, purchased its first grandMA3 consoles – initially a grandMA3 onPC command wing – and at the same time ordered a grandMA3 light which arrived a couple of months later. These were added to their existing grandMA2 onPC command wing and onPC setups, but going full grandMA3 represented a fundamental commitment to having larger and more technically advanced lighting control systems available for clients. Heyman also worked as a lighting programmer and operator, and before starting Aurras Group, he had been using and enjoying grandMA2 since 2018/19, so it made…
First Baptist Church of Jonesboro has replaced its DiGiCo SD10 at front of house with a Quantum852, while a Quantum338 is now at monitors in. Both were purchased through Atlanta-based integrator Clark. First Baptist Jonesboro Media & IT Director Tom Gobebo pointed out that the church’s traditional orchestral/organ and choir worship style was expanded in the wake of the COVID–19 pandemic to include electrified instruments, as well as backing and click tracks. Along with more outside concerts and increasingly complex holiday event productions, the channel count and processing needed to follow suit. The Quantum852 console was the right choice for…
As the first in a new series of open day events, KV2 Audio invited audio professionals and enthusiasts to experience the true difference between KV2 and its competitors. Organised in collaboration with official distributor Goshen Swara Indonesia, the hands-on listening opportunity brought to life the uncompromising audio philosophy of KV2. Designed for audio engineers, system designers and integrators, and anyone with a passion for sound, “Hear the KV2 Difference – KV2 Audio Open Day” provided an in-depth introduction to the brand’s portfolio. The event was opened by Goshen Swara Indonesia’s Sales Director, Franky Cahyadi, who discussed the importance of critical…
Alive Church is a rapidly growing multi-site nondenominational church based in Florida. Its latest expansion is a new campus in Tampa, created through the renovation of a former event space and banqueting hall. Prior to Alive Church Tampa’s official launch at the end of June 2025, the building was completely renovated, including the installation of a full new AVL system by specialist church integrators Bruce Fitzgerald Solutions. It includes an LED video wall created from ADJ EVS3 panels as well as a lighting system comprising ADJ Pixie Strip 30 pixel-mapped LED strips and a variety of ADJ LED-powered wash fixtures.…
Disguise has unveiled X1, a portable version of its Designer software. X1 lets creators run stunning 4K visuals directly from their own laptop or hardware — no proprietary media servers required. It’s the first time Disguise’s powerful production engine has been made available in a flexible, software-only format, giving production teams total freedom to design, map and deliver wherever their vision takes them. Developed for professionals delivering small-to-medium live events including concerts, theatre productions and corporate brand experiences, X1 works by providing users with convenient, on-the-go access to the same, trusted software used to pre-visualise, sequence and control headline shows…
