ISE 2026
ISE ’26 in focus: Event set for latest phase
After a record-breaking 2025 edition, ISE returns with a sharper focus on AI, cybersecurity, education and innovation, signalling a shift from scale to intent....
live events
People
Clear-Com appoints director of sales for Americas
Kris Koch is tasked with leading regional strategy and supporting partners and end users for both North and South America across broadcast, live events...
Venue technology
Eventful AV: Tech innovation redefines modern venues
A special report from Installation's latest issue examines how renewed appetite for live entertainment and a surge in corporate gatherings is fuelling a bolder...
AVoIP
NETGEAR and Riedel partner to advance AVoIP solutions
Collaboration combines NETGEAR's M4350 series managed switches with Riedel Communication's MediorNet video infrastructure for broadcast, live events and commercial AV applications
Installation magazine
Latest edition of Installation now available
December issue leads on the Dragonfly installation at Glastonbury Festival, arguably the ultimate audio-video and lighting live experience, and looks into the latest developments...
Acquisitions
Clair Global acquires Clearwing
Clearwing provides audio, lighting, video, and rigging solutions for live events and permanent installations
People
AbsenLive appoints business development manager
Within his new role, Murray Scott is tasked with fostering long-term partnerships with clients
InfoComm
K-array USA to unveil new live sound innovations in Orlando
With a clear focus on the live events market, K-array will showcase its latest innovations across booth #6352 and Audio Demo Room W223AB at...
Distribution
Grupo Zónico brings Outline Newton to Venezuela
Leading name in event production and entertainment technology appointed as the official distributor of the Outline Newton audio processor in Venezuela
Broadcast
NAB 2025: Brompton offers live demos of Tessera solutions
With two LED screens arranged in an L-shape and a ceiling array of TrueLight-powered ROE RGBW panels, the setup on the Brompton Technology booth...
Audio
Norwood Productions invests in d&b audio for SA market
The South African production company has invested in both V-Series line arrays and V-Series loudspeakers, enabling it to serve audiences from 80 up to...
ISE Daily
Live Events Stage confronts today’s biggest issues
The Live Events Stage spent the past two days covering some of the pressing concerns in the live sound market, with more sessions set...
Audio
Sennheiser Group invests in specialised software company
Company invests in Show Code, a leader in creating software applications and tools custom-tailored for the live event industry
People
K-array USA names new business development manager
New business development manager for production and touring, David Rees, brings over 20 years of experience in the live event production industry to K-array...
Case Studies
Ayrton Diablo S lights up Amaranthe heavy metal concerts
Lighting for Swedish metal band's tour of 24 venues in Europe came from 28 Ayrton Diablo S fixtures, 14 used as the main source...
Case Studies
The Lublin Opera transcends time with Allen & Heath dLive audio upgrade
Konsbud Audio trusted to deliver a state-of-the-art setup, including Allen & Heath dLive S7000 and S5000 Surfaces, dLive DM64 and DM0 MixRacks, plus a...
Case Studies
KISS ends historic career at Madison Square Garden with Martin lighting fixtures
Martin MAC Ultra Performance and Wash fixtures selected for band's iconic final performance
Audio
ATLinkage adds Riedel’s Bolero Wireless Intercom to its rental portfolio
Provider of video production and distribution solutions for large-scale live venues can now deliver flexible communications solutions that not only improve range and sound...
Video & Lighting
Reading & Leeds festivals announce The Chevron new arena stage concept
Open-air venue boasts "world’s first" outdoor floating LED video sky canopy created especially for dance music and hip-hop performers, and is also the new...
Case Studies
Matrox Video driving 4K video output at The Las Vegas Sphere
Fuse Technical Group chose Matrox to enable routing, orchestration, conversion, and control for unprecedented SMPTE ST 2110 workflow
Case Studies
Award-winning Titanic experience reimagined with Panasonic projectors
An additional immersive space at the Belfast attraction re-envisions the human element of the Titanic story with more than 30 LCD laser projectors
ISE
ISE 2024 has live events covered
With the Lighting & Staging Zone and Pavilion, Audio Zone and ISE Sound Experience on the show floor, and the Live Events Summit within...
Thought Leadership
Immersive gains for leisure sector
Sam Dimond, founder of Spotlight Sound discusses increased focus for immersive experience-led technology within the AV world ,as well as tech driven by AI...
Case Studies
d&b NoizCalc provides sensitive apres-ski for L’Abarset
Andorra aprés-ski venue recently completed the installation of a d&b audiotechnik sound system, including a NoizCalc package, selected for its suitability for the locale
Audio
Special report: Dolby Atmos – beyond the first decade
From an initial base in cinema, Dolby Atmos has gone on to establish a major presence in numerous other areas – from gaming to...
Case Studies
PROLIGHTS illuminates the Concert Hall Theater in Tilburg
Lichtpunt Theatertechniek delivered a lighting system in collaboration with FullAVL, PROLIGHTS distributor in the Netherlands
Visitor attractions
TAIT announces new London base
Global creative engineering group for live experiences, is set to open a central London base in early 2024 at Tileyard London in the heart...
Case Studies
Masque Sound brings Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical to life
d&b Audiotechnik Y8 and Y12 line arrays, d&b B4 subwoofers, d&b Y7P loudspeakers, and E8 and E3 fill speakers, supported by Yamaha CL5 mixing...
Case Studies
Las Vegas Sphere to feature festive Exosphere activation with the Radio City Rockettes
The Radio City Rockettes iconic precision choreography to be showcased in new festive activation featuring dancing wrapping 360 degrees around the venue this holiday...
Case Studies
Foo Fighters’ 2023 return to the road brightened by Martin lighting and ‘exploded’ video wall
Lighting designer Dan Hadley selects Martin MAC Ultra Performance and MAC Aura Wash fixtures, augmented by video walls showing 'cinematic' content
Case Studies
LCI Productions delivers water projection spectacular for Doctor Who 60th anniversary
Content projected onto a 30m water screen, installed in Roath Basin, with two Panasonic projectors delivering the visuals and content running from a Madmapper...
Visitor attractions
Theme of the month: Visitor attractions & live events
This month's Installation website takeover is now live!
Distribution
ACT Entertainment to distribute PK Sound robotic line array systems
Companies partner to deliver high-end audio solutions in North America; industry veteran Ralph Mastrangelo joins ACT Team
Case Studies
Vizrt helps propel music charity World Heart Beat into the future with video technology
World Heart Beat uses Vizrt’s TriCaster to livestream performances, enable remote learning, train young people in the creative industries and more
Theme of the Month
Digital Projection’s Satellite MLS brightens Gärtnerplatztheater opera house
Specified by the Gärtnerplatztheater’s head of video, WE ARE VIDEO’s Raphael Kurig, and provided by Digital Projection’s German partner ETHA, the two-projector system is...
Case Studies
Christie display solutions elevate Vogue’s 20th anniversary in Portugal
Almost 40 projectors and LCD panels bring to life the event celebrating the magazine’s two decades in Portugal
Installation magazine
Installation magazine: October edition now available!
Installation editor Rob lane reveals what delights await you in the latest issue of your favourite AV magazine...
Immersive tech
Sphere announces that five Aura robots will greet visitors at the Las Vegas venue
Sphere Entertainment’s humanoid spokesbot and storyteller, Aura the Robot – "the world’s most advanced humanoid robot" – will serve as a “first-of-its-kind” guide at Sphere in...
Latest Events
PLASA Show 2023 announces 28% increase in visitors
Event made a "triumphant return" to the Grand Hall of Olympia London from 3-5 September, with a third more floor space and a spike...
Events & Production
Broadcast studios network brings MR event to UK festival
VERSA Studios has teamed up with Factory International to create KAGAMI, an immersive mixed-reality collaboration between Tin Drum and the late composer and artist Ryuichi...
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
Events & Production
UK events industry ‘back on its feet’
Sam Dimond, founder of events and AV installation business Spotlight Sound, said that the company's unprecedented recent growth and increase in demand is good...