Pro Audio Featured Wisycom Appoints GerrAudio Wisycom has appointed GerrAudio Distribution Inc. as its exclusive distributor in Canada. The partnership will provide Canadian customers with greater access to Wisycom’s complete product portfolio, supported by local inventory, technical expertise, training and after-sales service. With five decades of experience in the Canadian professional audio and communications
Pro Audio Ali Handal From trading a path towards a psychology PhD from UCLA for a life in rock and roll, singer-songwriter and guitarist Ali Handal has built a career entirely on her own terms with playing defined by a fierce dedication to authentic, uncompromising tone. Celestion is pleased to welcome Handal as
Pro Audio The Islamic Institute of America Mercury Sound & Lighting has designed and integrated a new audio system for the Islamic Institute of America’s newly constructed 10,583-square-foot prayer hall, one of the region’s most architecturally intricate worship spaces. Facing a highly reflective room and a request for minimal visual impact, Mercury
Pro Audio St Paul’s Church Located in Sydney, Australia’s Castle Hill suburb, St Paul’s Church is a modern house of worship and home to a comprehensive AV ecosystem. As part of an ongoing investment in its production capabilities, CityAlight, the church's music ministry, recently helped introduce its team to a new
Music Featured Canada Music Fund The Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) welcomes the federal government's announcement of $67 million in funding through the Canada Music Fund to support the production and promotion of Canadian and Indigenous music. The announcement by the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, represents a significant
Pro Audio Iron Blossom Music Festival Soundworks of Virginia powered both stages at Richmond's Iron Blossom Music Festival with Martin Audio Wavefront Precision systems.
Music Retail Featured NAMM Appointments NAMM has realigned its team to grow The NAMM Show audience and its education programs, naming Zach Phillips Director of Audience Experience and Education.
Music Featured Networking Tips for Musicians and Crew In the entertainment business, who you know really does matter. Here's how musicians and crew can build genuine connections that lead to work, without feeling like a salesperson.
Music Gift Ideas for Musicians and Crew Shopping for a musician, sound engineer or road crew member? Here are thoughtful gift ideas they'll actually use, from practical road essentials to experiences they'll remember.
Music Gifts for the Crew Who Make the Show Happen Sound engineers, lighting designers, techs and stagehands make every show possible, and rarely get thanked. Here are gift ideas for the people behind the scenes.
Music What to Wear to a Gig, a Session and a Music Industry Meeting The right outfit depends on where you're going. Here's a practical guide to dressing for club gigs, private events, festivals, studio sessions, crew calls and music industry meetings.
Music No Show Without the Crew: The People the Audience Never Sees The audience sees the artist. Behind every show is a team of skilled professionals who make it happen. Here's a look at the crew, and why they deserve more credit.
Pro Audio Royal Albert Hall London's Royal Albert Hall has upgraded its house sound to a new d&b audiotechnik cardioid system built around KSL, XSL and CCL elements.
Pro Audio TEC Tracks Live Sound Summit The NAMM Show 2027 will host the first ever TEC Tracks Live Sound Summit. Taking place on Wednesday January 27, the half-day summit will see highly respected FOH engineers and crew discuss the opportunities and issues facing live sound engineers. This new educational opportunity adds to the long list
Pro Audio Featured EXPO-SCÈNE 2027 EXPO-SCÈNE returns to Montréal on April 7–8, 2027, bringing together the people, technologies and ideas shaping the future of live entertainment. Produced by the Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology (CITT/ICTS), this annual gathering is Canada’s only trade show dedicated to stage, audiovisual and event technologies, welcoming
Pro Audio Electric Feel Entertainment Electric Feel Entertainment has opened its new Miami headquarters, a multi-story complex in the heart of Midtown. The facility brings together two world-class music production studios, creative offices, label spaces, dedicated listening environments and artist-focused hospitality across three floors, establishing a fully integrated home for one of
Pro Audio Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere Tour This summer, Train hit the road for Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere, a coast-to-coast run marking a quarter century of the Diamond-certified title track. LMG Touring delivered the full production package for the tour, audio included, and that package became the proving ground for
Pro Audio Broadcast AV: Glass-to-Glass From corporate studios to live events and higher education environments, spaces increasingly rely on workflows that combine both broadcast and pro AV. To help bridge the gap between these converging disciplines, AVIXA is building upon its resources for the community with the new online course “Broadcast AV: Glass-to-Glass.
Pro Audio Hilary Duff’s the lucky me tour An entire generation watched the actress, singer, and songwriter transition from a beloved 2000s teen idol into a grounded, multiplatinum global superstar. Thousands more are now watching and hearing her this year on the lucky me tour. It kicked off June 21 at West Palm Beach, Florida’s iTHINK Financial
Pro Audio Monterey Jazz Festival The Monterey Jazz Festival, celebrated as the world’s longest continuously running jazz festival, marked its 69th edition at the historic Monterey County Fairgrounds with a comprehensive audio upgrade powered by d&b audiotechnik. Production partner Live Box Digital (LBD) deployed a d&b KSL system on the
Pro Audio St. Jude’s Catholic Church When St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Southern California set out to modernize its aging audio system, the parish leadership knew the upgrade needed to deliver clarity, consistency and long‑term reliability for its 5,000–6,000 parishioners. To achieve this, they turned to DayTech Consulting, led by Owner
Pro Audio Richard Ashcroft Tour During the summer, outdoor events make touring even more exciting, with changeable weather and a huge spectrum of venues, from fields in the UK to arenas and stadiums across the world. For Richard Ashcroft’s engineers, this is not a problem thanks to their well-prepared touring package, including DiGiCo
Pro Audio CCBE 2026 The Central Canada Broadcast Engineers (CCBE) marks its 75th anniversary with this year’s conference at the Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre, 655 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, on Wednesday October 28 and Thursday October 29. For the second year running, CCBE is teaming up with the Ontario Association of
Pro Audio Dream Live Performing Arts Center Just a football’s throw from the Meadowlands Sports Complex stands American Dream, the second-largest indoor shopping mall in the United States. Beyond its roster of 450 stores and more than 65 dining and drinking locations, the sprawling facility also offers the country’s largest indoor waterpark, North America’
Pro Audio Featured DiGiCo Quantum638 Mixing Console DiGiCo announces the launch of its latest addition to the successful Quantum Range, the Quantum638 mixing console, previously codenamed “Tarpon,” with an optional Quantum638T version designed specifically for demanding theatrical productions. Combining the best elements of the SD7 and SD5 with the latest Quantum technology, the new desk gives theatre
