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The High End Systems Hog Is Björn Again
ABBA tribute band Björn Again have been delivering great nights out since their formation in Melbourne in 1988. The only tribute band endorsed by ABBA themselves, they have toured the world, played major festivals and entertained the stars. Lighting designer Alex Saad is currently on the road with Björn Again, and chooses High End Systems…
Read MoreVUE Audiotechnik AL-4 Compact Line Array System Provides Harmony At SGI-USA Culture Center Of New York
When the SGI-USA New York Culture Center needed a major sound system upgrade in its main auditorium, project consultants SIA Acoustics recommended the VUE Audiotechnik al-4 Compact Line Array System, which was then installed by systems integrator Panavid, Inc. The installation at the Buddhist organization’s Union Square center in Manhattan features custom-painted white VUE al-4 speakers paired with…
Read MoreInnovative Audio Solutions At The CNN GOP Debate Provided By VUE Audiotechnik And Production Resource Group
While one of every seven Americans watched the second 2015 GOP debate, it was what they didn’t see that made the difference. There were none of the usual line array speakers to obstruct the view of the debate stage. Production Resource Group (PRG) and VUE Audiotechnik worked together to deliver an innovative solution that addressed the unique production challenges…
Read MoreRichard Neale joins Amber
Amber Technology today has announced the resignation of Phil Simmons, General Manager of the Lifestyle Entertainment Group. Phil joined Amber Technology in 2006 as National Sales and Marketing Manager, progressing to Business Development Management roles overseeing the team expansion and growth of both Accessory Products and Display Divisions. In 2012, Phil was appointed General Manager,…
Read MoreAbbey Road College – Perhaps with added Tom
Mystery surrounds the Abbey Road Institute which opened in London this year at the historical recording studio. Touted as an international initiative, the college-within-a- studio offers a 12 month Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering in the UK. The mechanics of squeezing this into a working studio are unclear, but it is a step…
Read MoreULA Group Appointed LiteConsole Distributor For Australia & New Zealand
ULA Group has just announced a new partnership with LiteConsole, an industry leader in performance platform DJ booths. “We are delighted to announce our collaboration with Nick McGechin and his team and become an exclusive LiteConsole distributor for Australia and New Zealand”, says Con Biviano, Managing Director of ULA Group. “LiteConsole is a great fit to our…
Read MoreStaging Sale completes this month
It’s almost over! Freeman take the reins shortly. More at cxmagblog….
Read MoreFreeman Close In – Staging Sale Wraps
Shareholder approval for the sale of Staging Connections to Freeman Audio Visual in the United States should see the deal completed this month. After a brief bidding war with rival US firm PSAV, Freeman emerged the winner, paying as much as $62 million for the national audio visual and events supplier. PSAV and Freeman were invited…
Read MoreGearhouse Broadcast Launches Event Communications Division
Gearhouse Broadcast has recently announced that it has launched a specialised Events Communications Division to specifically handle the communications needs of broadcast, corporate and community events, concert touring and festivals. With the option of a managed delivery or a dry hire solution Gearhouse Broadcast Events Communications now offers a suite of options in both the…
Read MoreBring Me The Horizon Rock Sister Festivals With Vista
UK – British metalcore band, Bring Me the Horizon, recently rocked their high-profile main stage slots at the iconic Reading and Leeds Festivals with a brand new lighting design by Ben Inskip – controlled by Jands’ flagship Vista L5 console. Reading and Leeds are sister festivals taking place simultaneously over the August bank holiday weekend, sharing…
Read MoreThe P.A. People – Australian Event Awards Finalist
The P.A. People has been named among the most innovative and outstanding in the Australian events industry as a finalist for the prestigious annual Australian Event Awards to be presented in November this year. Competing in the award category for Best Technical Achievement or Innovation Category, for their work on ceremonies communication systems for the…
Read MorePenn Elcom Invests Nearly £2 million In Its Global Manufacturing Facilities
Flight case and speaker component manufacturer Penn Elcom has invested close to two million pounds in new manufacturing plant and technology across the group’s international operations in China, Mexico and the UK. Over a million dollars alone has been ploughed into upgrading the powder coating lines at all sites, part of a planned reinvestment strategy…
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