Events & Production
114,000 jobs at risk in events industry, says We Make Events
The We Make Events campaign says up to 60 per cent of job could be lost unless action is taken
Covid 19
Business
AVIXA: Americas pro AV biz to drop to $86bn in 2020, rising to $95bn in 2022
A new report from AVIXA shows that the Americas pro AV market is set to fall by eight per cent this year
Events & Production
INFOGRAPHIC: How many jobs does the live music and touring industry provide per performance?
PLASA has published a new infographic highlighting just how many jobs the live events sector provides
Events & Production
We Make Events announces day of action to raise alarm for live events sector
A day of action has been confirmed for August 11 to call on government to support the industry
Business
AVIXA confirms mass redundancies, says it doesn’t know when trade shows will return
A letter to members confirms that a number of job positions have been ‘eliminated’
Uncategorized
Free AV industry recruitment site launches in response to COVID-19 redundancies
AV Agency aims to offer a flexible hiring platform for candidates and employers
Uncategorized
Powersoft donating five per cent of all touring product profits to Crew Nation
Crew Nation is a charitable fund set up to support live music crews around the world
Uncategorized
Sharp UK adds touchless sign-in to Optimised Visitor Management system
The feature is designed to help businesses reduce physical contact with devices and reduce COVID-19 transmission
Events & Production
Touring industry comes together to launch COVID-19 working guidance
Key figures from across the sector have united to offer a unified response to the pandemic
Uncategorized
GLP announces 12 month warranty extension to support customers during pandemic
The firm has announced an automatic 12-month product warranty extension for any product whose original warranty was due to expire between April 1, 2020...
Audio
Guernsey music venue St James reopens after Channel Island declared Covid-free
The St James concert venue has reopened after lockdown restrictions were completely lifted on the Channel Island
Business
Midwich H1 underlying sales down 22 per cent
The downturn in underlying sales has been caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic
Audio
‘It was great to be back’: Inside the world’s first post-lockdown arena concert with L-Acoustics
An L-Acoustics K1 system was used for L.A.B.’s sold out show at Spark Arena
Events & Production
Over 670 #LightItInRed illuminations across UK highlight events biz plight
The campaign saw over 670 buildings, monuments, landmarks and structures all over the UK illuminated in ‘Emergency Red’ on Monday, July 6
Displays & Signage
Philips PDS announces biggest ever support programme to help businesses get back to work
The company is offering a range of exclusive product deals, finance packages and sales incentives, which have been brought together in a new dedicated...
Events & Production
PLASA 2020 postponed, 2021 dates announced
The next PLASA Show will take place from September 5-7 2021 at Olympia London
Ed Tech
QSC UK and Ireland to reopen Weybridge Education Centre
Classes begin in August after extensive consultation and new safety measures
Video & Lighting
PELI pledges major donation to humanitarian causes
A large number of PELI torches and lighting systems have been donated for several uses
Video & Lighting
UK events industry to campaign for government support with #LightItInRed protest
On July 6, buildings and monuments will be lit up in red to highlight the plight of the market and urge the government to...
Displays & Signage
Philips PDS expands PeopleCount to help hospitality market back to health
New technology from Philips Professional Display Solutions is helping to reignite the food and beverage industry by preventing overcrowding and encouraging social distancing ...
Business
‘Our industry is the glue holding society together’
James Jepson, solutions director at ViewSonic Europe, looks at AV’s changing role since the COVID-19 outbreak, exploring the ways businesses and schools are...
Business
How employers and employees can work more efficiently through lockdown
Ben Gautrey, managing director at Great Place to Work, offers tips on how employers and employees can make the most of their unfamiliar working...
Business
‘There are still many unknowns’: IBC 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus
The event has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Audio
Concert venues: Sound systems and the impact of COVID-19
The last few years have seen a surge in the number of concert venues overhauling their audio systems. David Davies considers the reasons for...
Business
NEXO production line reopens
The French company will gradually begin restarting its manufacturing operations from May 11
Business
Life under lockdown: The best AV tools and resources on the web
With all upcoming trade events cancelled or postponed, we’re rounding up some of the best online tools and resources in the market
Business
Philips PDS sales manager Caroline Grimes to shave head for children’s charity
Grimes is aiming to raise £3,000 for key workers at The Rainbow Trust
Business
Trade bodies call for Government support in fight against Covid-19
A group of associations are calling for everyone in the events and entertainment industry to petition their local MPs for more Government support to...
Business
AVIXA provides free training programme for AV pros during lockdown
The organisation has also made all of its online education courses available for free until June 12
Audio
Martin Audio announces virtual trade show
The virtual trade show will offer an overview of the portfolio suitable for end users, distributors, rental companies and integrators
Conferencing & Collaboration
Clevertouch introduces array of web resources for surviving lockdown
The company has produced a number of videos and services to help people working through lockdown
Displays & Signage
Carousel Digital Signage free for frontline COVID-19 responders and service providers
The offer includes three free months of Carousel Cloud digital signage software, ‘Frontline Responder’ templates, and technical support to launch a digital signage system
Audio
Coping with coronavirus: How pro audio manufacturers are facing up to Covid-19
With coronavirus hitting all areas of everyday life, companies are looking at how to stay in business and keep people safe. Kevin Hilton reports...
Events & Production
White Light provides virtual stage for Sunday Morning Service
White Light (WL) is helping Methodist Central Hall Westminster (MCHW) deliver its Sunday Morning Service with a live stream on 29th March. The building...
Events & Production
AV Technology Awards to present digital ceremony in June
The AV Technology Awards will host a digital ceremony this year in line with Government advice regarding COVID-19. The experience and wellbeing of our...
Business
AVIXA Impact Survey assesses “new reality” of COVID-19
AVIXA is providing a weekly assessment of pro-AV industry trends, attitudes and perceptions in light of the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic. Reporting its...
Events & Production
Online group forms to aid AV professionals impacted by COVID-19
A new Facebook group aims to offer networking and online resources to those affected by the ongoing pandemic crisis. AV Industry Relief...
AV-IT
The hygiene factor – keeping your AV equipment clean
Touchscreens, remotes and anything with a hard switch… in these troubling times, keeping AV equipment clean and as free from bacteria as possible has...