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Guildhall School’s As You Like It

Guildhall School’s As You Like It

Follow-Me performer tracking was utilised at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama (GSMD) this year, supporting the lighting design for a student production of As You Like It. Produced entirely by a student production team, the show saw Lighting Designer Catja Hamilton working alongside third-year Theatre Technology

Neumann KH 310 II and KH 350

Neumann KH 310 II and KH 350

Neumann announces the KH 310 II and the all-new KH 350, two next-generation 3-way studio monitors that combine decades of acoustic expertise with a powerful new DSP platform. Both monitors deliver outstanding performance, enhanced workflow integration, and the trusted accuracy that has made Neumann a reference in

Jessica Sabet Named VP of Client Experience

Jessica Sabet Named VP of Client Experience

A.C. Americas, North American distributor of world-class Lighting, Audio, and Video products, announces that Jessica Sabet has been appointed Vice President of Client Experience. In this newly created executive role, reporting to President Jean-Louis Blanchard, Jessica will build and lead A.C. Americas' Client Experience team,

Phase Entertainment Group

Phase Entertainment Group

L-R: Riley Graff (Partner Manager, Streaming, WMC), Karly Mohamid (Partner Manager, Streaming, WMC), Madelaine Napoleone (Co-GM, WMC), Jeff Ojeda (Founder, Phase Entertainment Group), Jordan Howard (Manager, ADA Canada), Chris Joynt (Manager, ADA Canada) Phase Entertainment Group enters the next stage of its evolution with the announcement of its

TRIBZ

Hamilton and Toronto's TRIBZ release "Young Love" out now, a pop-rock ballad that trades the band's usual social urgency for something quieter and deeply personal, a trip back to first love, sweet sixteen and the memories time can never fully take away. For

Celestion CDX1-1413

Celestion CDX1-1413

Celestion, the premier manufacturer of professional loudspeakers and compression drivers for sound reinforcement applications, is pleased to introduce the CDX1-1413 25mm (1-inch) exit, neodymium magnet high frequency compression driver. Designed and developed at Celestion’s headquarters in Ipswich, England, the CDX1-1413 is an ultra-compact threaded variant

2026 Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship

2026 Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship

The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA), in partnership with Shure Incorporated, announces the 2026 recipients of the sixth annual Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship. Brunner, a long-time Shure executive, a past president of PAMA and a leading voice in the professional audio community who passed away in 2020, had

Willowdale Seventh Day Adventist Church

Willowdale Seventh Day Adventist Church

Although Willowdale Seventh Day Adventist Church has updated its lighting infrastructure over the years, it was only recently that the North York, Ontario-based church decided to undertake a comprehensive overhaul. Headed by sparkAV, the project required replacing Willowdale’s house lights with Chroma-Q Inspire XT and 2Inspire fixtures,

Behind the Scenes Wellness Lounge at LDI 2026

Behind the Scenes Wellness Lounge at LDI 2026

The Behind the Scenes Wellness Lounge, presented by LDI, returns to the show floor in 2026 (Booth #510) with an exciting lineup of educational sessions, practical resources, and one-on-one support designed specifically for entertainment industry professionals. A favorite destination for attendees seeking tools and resources to thrive both

Spector Icon Neck-Through Basses

Spector Icon Neck-Through Basses

Spector Basses announces launch of the NS Icon Neck-Through series, the latest evolution of the Icon platform designed to bring the brand’s most celebrated construction method to a wider audience. Following the successful Summer 2025 introduction of the NS Icon Bolt-On series, these new models incorporate the

Chris McKhool

Chris McKhool, one of Canada's most beloved musicians for children and families, is inviting young listeners to clap, prowl, soar, and splash with his new single "Animal Samba," out now and the first taste of his forthcoming album 'Global Dance Party!' arriving November 6.

A Coast-To-Coast Cowboy Christmas

A Coast-To-Coast Cowboy Christmas

Following the success of their inaugural cross-country holiday run last year, Canadian country stars George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett are bringing A Coast-To-Coast Cowboy Christmas back for a second season. Presented by Children Believe, the 30+ date tour will travel from Summerside, PEI to Sidney, BC between

Lorde's Ultrasound World Tour

Lorde's Ultrasound World Tour

Front of House Engineer Phillip J. Harvey (center image, left) and Monitor Engineer Kevin Glendinning (center image, right)rely on DPA and Wisycom for Lorde’s “Ultrasound World Tour.” As Lorde continues her latest global touring and festival cycle spanning arenas, amphitheaters and intimate venues across multiple continents, the production

Vectorworks 2027

Vectorworks 2027

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., announces the release of Vectorworks 2027, the latest version of its product line, built around how design professionals work every day. Rooted in the company’s design-first philosophy, Vectorworks 2027 reduces friction, simplifies routine tasks, and makes it easier to visualize,

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes

This fall, Behind the Scenes is bringing practical mental health and bystander intervention skills to entertainment professionals with a series of training opportunities. Supporting the people around us doesn't have to wait for a crisis. These trainings give entertainment professionals practical skills they can use every day — to

Irish Millie

Irish Millie has spent her entire life turning the way her mind works into music, and on her most ambitious project to date, the Peterborough, Ontario singer, songwriter, and fiddler steps fully into that instinct. Her new album, 'Can You See Me?,' is out now, and with it

Theater de Kampanje

Theater de Kampanje

Theater de Kampanje in the northern Netherlands city of Den Helder is a vibrant environment running a diverse and interesting programme of dramas, musicals, comedy, music concerts, and touring shows across its three performance venues. Also hosting business and corporate events, the annual schedule presents around 500 shows / events a

JEM Professional Appointment

JEM Professional Appointment

JEM Professional, a manufacturer of professional smoke and haze effects equipment and fluids, announces the appointment of Justin Gauthier as Senior Account Manager – North America. In his new role, Justin will oversee business development across the United States and Canada, with a focus on sales, key accounts, distribution, dealer relationships,

Audio-Technica introduces BP880R Contact Transducer

Audio-Technica introduces BP880R Contact Transducer

Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 60 years, introduces the BP880R Contact Transducer, a specialized microphone with waterproof performance consistent with IPX7 standards, designed to capture impact and surface vibrations that can add an entirely new dimension to sports broadcasts, film productions, field recording, theater and

Chase McKnight Appointed Luminex Product Specialist

Chase McKnight Appointed Luminex Product Specialist

A.C. Americas, North American distributor of world-class Lighting, Audio, and Video products, is pleased to introduce Chase McKnight to the team, filling the newly created role of Luminex Product Specialist. Reporting to Anthony Stofflet, Luminex Brand Manager, Chase will serve as a key technical resource and liaison between

DaVinci Resolve 21.1

DaVinci Resolve 21.1

Blackmagic Design has announced DaVinci Resolve 21.1, a major new update that introduces AI assistant integration allowing customers to efficiently manage tasks such as organizing media or batch rendering, as well as expanded support for camera formats on the photo page. The Fusion 3D and shape tool kit is

Music in Motion Canada Music Awards

Music in Motion Canada Music Awards

Registration opens Sept 15th — Music in Motion Canada announces the fourth Music in Motion Canada Music Awards, a national awards program created to recognize, celebrate and help advance Canadian musical talent. The Music in Motion Canada Music Awards will provide artists, songwriters, musicians, producers and music industry professionals with an

NAMM 2027 News

NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the world’s largest not-for-profit music trade organization, today announced that registration ( is now open for The 2027 NAMM Show, taking place January 26–30, 2027, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. For five days, the global music industry

Follow-Me Tracking Solutions

Follow-Me Tracking Solutions

From left to right: Lawrence Jiewei Lao, Board Secretary Golden Sea; Erik Berends, Technical Director Follow-Me; Marc van der Wel, Managing-Director Follow-Me; Mr. Weikai Jiang, President Golden Sea; Chris Agius Ferrante, Vice-President Golden Sea; Chunyan Hou, Legal & Integration Director Golden Sea Follow-Me, leader in

The Glasgow School of Art

The Glasgow School of Art

The GSA's new 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos studio, featuring 11 Genelec 8030 monitors and a 7060 subwoofer. As a recognized center of excellence for the study of Sound for the Moving Image, The Glasgow School of Art’s (GSA) School of Information and Technology (SIT) has an