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Echoes of a distant time: Inside the ISE Audio Museum
As one component of ISE’s 20th anniversary celebrations, the Audio Museum provided an opportunity to get up-close to groundbreaking audio systems once used by...
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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...
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BikeFest Spain 2023 team sets off towards ISE this weekend
Organised for charity by #WeMakeEvents, PLASA and AFIAL, BikeFest Spain is in its second year
Events & Production
BikeFest Spain 2022 finishes phase one for live events awareness
Event raising awareness of the impact Covid has had on the live events industry and to raise funds for charity
Events & Production
Significant shortages and delays putting live events at risk
Vast majority of respondents to PLASA and #WeMakeEvents 40-country, 1,948-responses survey reported delays, shortages and cost increases
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Live events special: The show must go on – audio’s importance to touring and events, post-Covid
The touring and events market has been among the most lucrative businesses in recent years but was dealt a terrible blow by the coronavirus...
Events & Production
UK Covid relaxation boosts PLASA registration numbers
Ministers from the UK government confirmed yesterday that all remaining Covid restrictions would be lifted on 19 July, with in-person shows allowed to run...
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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
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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
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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
PLASA 2020 postponed, 2021 dates announced
The next PLASA Show will take place from September 5-7 2021 at Olympia London
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...
Events & Production
PLASA announces new training events
PLASA has announced a new series of professional development training events for 2020. PLASA’s training events have been developed in line with the current...
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PLASA reports five percent industry growth
The UK entertainment technology industry has grown by five percent in the past 12 months, according to new data from PLASA. The report values the...
Events & Production
PLASA Show 2019 growth ahead of Grand Hall move in 2020
This year’s PLASA Show welcomed a 6% increase in overall attendance, with visitors from over 63 countries. PLASA has also announced that the show...
Events & Production
PLASA Show 2019: Peter Heath on what to expect this year
Having successfully bounced back from some pretty tough times, Peter Heath, PLASA managing director, discusses the organisation’s plans for its flagship event, which takes...
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PLASA Show returns with new features and broader focus
Registration is now open for PLASA Show 2019, which returns to Olympia London from 15-17 September 2019. Building upon the success of the 2018...
Business
London Olympia – the home of PLASA Show – to receive £1billion make-over
The project will create onsite hotels and restaurants, state-of-the-art offices and a 1,500 seat theatre
People
PLASA reveals changes to its Board
PLASA has announced the latest changes to its Board, which sees Koy Neminathan join as the manufacturer’s representative and Matt Lloyd appointed as vice-chair.
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PLASA’s Peter Heath gives EU Ecodesign update
PLASA managing director Peter Heath provides an update on the impact the EU’s proposed Ecodesign Lighting regulations following the release of the third draft.
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PLASA reveals new professional development training events
PLASA has announced three new professional development training events running through Autumn 2018 – Winter 2019 aimed at industry professionals looking to broaden their...
Events & Production
PLASA Show 2018 preview
PLASA Show, now in its 41st year, returns to London Olympia on 16-18 September. Last year marked a return to form for the show...
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New “visually appealing” in-ceiling speakers part of Bose’s line-up for PLASA London 2018
Audio specialist will showcase its range of in-ceiling loudspeakers, audio conferencing systems and loudspeakers at the Olympia next month
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Act now on European lighting regs, PLASA MD urges industry
Writing for Installation, Peter Heath warns that proposed new energy efficiency regulations for lighting would have a devastating effect on live entertainment
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PLASA campaigns against Euro eco lighting regulations
New regs could be financially devastating for venues, says association
Business
ALD publishes guide to ‘devastating’ lighting regs
Manufacturers do not expect to be able to make many types of fixtures that meet the new standards in time, if at all, says...
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PLASA appoints new chair and board members
PLASA has announced changes to its elected board including the appointment of Adam Blaxill (pictured) as the new chair. Adam Blaxill, who is director...
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PLASA Focus returns to Glasgow
Registration is now open for PLASA Focus Glasgow, which returns to the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) on 17-18 January. The show will host leading...