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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Blackmagic Design UltraStudio Express HD

UltraStudio Express HD

Blackmagic Design announced the new UltraStudio Express HD, a compact high-speed capture and playback solution for Mac, Windows and Linux computers with USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 connections. With both digital and analog connections, it's perfect for archiving from old broadcast decks, or for editing with DaVinci Resolve.

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CamDirector® Voice Tracker 4.0

Download file AVONIC introduces CamDirector Voice Tracker 4.0, bringing a redesigned user experience, smarter configuration tools and expanded microphone compatibility. This major software update makes automated camera solutions easier to configure and manage, helping AV professionals create more efficient and intuitive conferencing environments. A more intuitive way to configure

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Bantony Castle Museum

Christie® is announced that its 1DLP laser projectors are illuminating a diverse range of digital experiences at Bantony Castle Museum in Shimla, transforming the historic property into an engaging showcase of Shimla’s history, art, and culture. The 145-year-old colonial-era building, located in the mountainous state of

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ISE 2027

February 2–5, Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is the world’s largest AV and systems integration trade fair. It returns to Barcelona to bring together the global professional audiovisual, systems integration and technology industries. Attendees explore the latest audiovisual technology, immersive experiences and

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Focus London 2026

December 7–8, Business Design Centre, London FOCUS, the meeting place for the international production community, returns in December 2026 for its 12th edition. It’s a trade event for anyone involved in the creation, production and promotion of on-screen entertainment — from film and TV to advertising and games,

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Gunwharf Quays

Immersive technology is often associated with individual experiences; think headsets, personal screens and digital environments designed for one user at a time. At Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth, Holovis took a different approach. Visitors to the ApolloDomes installation were invited to step together into a fully immersive environment, surrounded by light,

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Marshall PTZ Cameras

The “An Evening with Emerson, Lake and Palmer” tour brings one of rock’s most iconic bands back to the stage. These performances seamlessly blend live footage of drummer and surviving member Carl Palmer with archival video of his former bandmates, Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, who both passed away

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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

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NAB New York 2026

NAB Show New York, the East Coast's top event for media, entertainment and brand storytelling, returns October 21-22, 2026, at the Javits Center in Manhattan. The show floor runs October 21-22, with conference programming beginning a day earlier on October 20. Billed as the East Coast

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CITT/ICTS’ 2026 Rendez-vous Wrap Up

CITT/ICTS’ 2026 Rendez-vous held August 12 to 14 in Ottawa, Ontario, brought together emerging and established professionals from across Canada’s live performance and events industry for a vibrant gathering focused on professional development, knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration. The annual conference and trade show, which moves to

ARRI ALEXA 35 Live Xtreme camera with broadcast lens

ARRI ALEXA 35 Live Xtreme Camera

ARRI releases the ALEXA 35 Live Xtreme, a new camera that brings high frame rate output of up to 8x to live productions using traditional SDI workflows. Together with ARRI’s Live Production System LPS-1, the new camera enables the emotion and drama of live entertainment events to be

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IBC 2026

IBC returns to the RAI Amsterdam September 11-14, 2026, bringing together the global media and entertainment technology community for four days of exhibits, conference sessions and networking. Billed as the world's leading broadcasting media and tech show, IBC is the international counterpart to NAB — the essential stop

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Erikson Commercial Distributes DVDO

Erikson Commercial, a leading distributor of professional audiovisual, musical instrument, and technology solutions in Canada, is pleased to announce its appointment as the exclusive Canadian distributor for DVDO®, a globally recognized brand specializing in advanced audio, video, connectivity, and collaboration technologies. Through this strategic partnership, Erikson Commercial will provide Canadian

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What is Zoom Fatigue and Why is it Important?

Virtual interactions have become increasingly prevalent in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this surge in video calls has given rise to a new challenge: videoconference fatigue, also known as Zoom fatigue. This phenomenon refers to the exhaustion and sense of detachment individuals experience due to prolonged or

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SFM Distributes Neat Video Solutions

SFM, a market leader in customized go-to-market solutions for global brands within the audiovisual, live entertainment, and media production industries, today announced its appointment as the Canadian distributor for Neat, a Norwegian innovator recognized as the industry’s first AI-native hardware and software platform for workplace collaboration.

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The Fastest Way to Grow Your Business

I recently finished a project with a client building a new business development motion. Their biggest differentiators in the market are their consistent level of professionalism and excellent work. Those are great to have. Unfortunately, anybody can make those claims in their marketing. How do you know they’re true?

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Rendez-vous 2026 Update

CITT/ICTS is gearing up for Rendez-vous 2026, inviting live entertainment and performing arts production professionals to Ottawa, Ontario, this summer. The 36th edition of CITT/ICTS’ annual conference will take place from August 12–14, 2026, at uOttawa’s Faculty of Arts, Department of Theatre’ LabO spaces and

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LDI 2026

Mark your calendars: LDI returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center December 6–8, 2026 (with LDInstitute training sessions running December 2–8), bringing together the live entertainment, design, and technology community for another year of innovation. Since 1988, LDI has been the industry's premier gathering point — connecting

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InfoComm América Latina 2026

The technology that creates immersive experiences in museums, sports venues, concerts, corporate meeting rooms, classrooms, and places of worship will be showcased at InfoComm América Latina 2026, the region’s premier audiovisual integration event. Organized by AVIXA (Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association), the event will be held from October 21