People
Event Concept relaunches as ‘EC’
EC has undergone an internal restructure to bolster its 120-strong employee base. Starting out as a lighting company, EC has transformed its business in...
events
People
New account manager appointment for Spotlight Sound
Ashton Gold's appointment is part of the company's growth plans, which have already seen it grow from two employees to six in the last...
Theme of the Month
Immersive futures: New era, new technologies
Generational shifts and an apparently open-ended cost of living crisis mean that the battle for audiences is set to become more intense – surely...
Theme of the Month
UK events sector: Unprecedented & unexpected growth
Sam Dimond, founder and director at Spotlight Sound on unprecedented and unexpected growth in the UK events industry
Installation magazine
Editor’s letter: Focus on events & attractions with new Installation
"AV is in fine shape, all things considered," says Installation editor Rob Lane. "The recovering live events & attractions sectors feature in our latest...
Integrators
Full Production & Avion TSL launch strategic partnership
Partnership will see both companies benefit from the sharing of premises, resources and expertise
Displays & Signage
PSCo expands trade rental offering with Aluvision Hi-LED range
Partnership sees PSCo expand its trade rental offering to the live events industry
People
Questex bolsters DSE team with addition of David Drain
Drain joins as director, event programs and will build an education program for DSE 2022
AVIXA
InfoComm announces compulsory masks for October 2021 event
Organisation also confirms six‑foot social distancing guideline across the show, which takes place October 23-29 in Orlando, Florida
Events & Production
Clear-Com rolls out new virtual desktop client
Clear-Com has announced that its new Station-IC virtual desktop client is now available, while its premium CC-28 headset is now shipping
Immersive tech
Engage announces experience-led virtual event ecosystem
Partners with The Assembly Events to create "world-first" hybrid 3D platform
AV Tech End User
Portable line array systems add pro options for artists and organisations
Bose Professional has released its new L1 Pro family of portable line array systems aimed at artists, but could also offer pop-up and semi...
Events & Production
Survival in the Square week
This week's new 'activation', starting today, continues to apply pressure to the UK government to meaningfully address the financial plight of the live entertainment...
Business
We Make Events campaign announces new ‘global day of action’
The campaign is working to generate greater government support for the events industry in light of the devastating effects of COVID-19
Business
We Make Events day of action brings UK biz together in fight for government support
Venues across the country lit up in red to signify the events industry’s urgent need for support
Business
Red Alert day of action
Today's Red Alert day of action calls on the UK government to support the live events industry
Events & Production
Meet the Pro AV Power 20: Kevin McLoughlin (No.15)
Next up in our ‘meet the Pro AV Power 20’ series, we profile Kevin McLoughlin who proudly sits at 15 in this year’s rankings....
Business
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
Audio
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
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
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...
AV Tech End User
Meet your AV Team: Aztec
As audiovisual supplier to Lord’s, Aztec works closely with the in-house team to support all 15 event spaces as wells as special events such...