Author: AV News

Bolton-based TVC Technology Solutions has announced the successful completion of a sophisticated audio-visual installation at King Street Social Tap, a new flagship hospitality venue by Amber Taverns in Huddersfield. This latest project adds to TVC’s growing portfolio in the sector, reinforcing the brand’s position as a premier AV integrator of choice for the hospitality industry. “We know what it takes to make a good hospitality venue great: Impressive sound, visually dynamic video and engaging entertainment options like karaoke that increase customer dwell time, average spend, and repeat custom.” Says Chris Whitlock, Technical Director at TVC Technology Solutions. “All tied together through the seamless…

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Portugal Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, a standout cultural and technological space, which has already welcomed over 500,000 visitors. The Pavilion, designed by architect Kengo Kuma, explores the theme “The Ocean: The Blue Dialogue” through immersive storytelling, interactive installations, and large-scale projections. ON was contracted by Rimond SRL, the general contractor for the project, to deliver the complete AVL infrastructure for the Portugal Pavilion – covering everything from equipment acquisition and system design to installation, integration, and daily operation throughout the six-month event. Their scope included projection systems (walls, floors, interactive surfaces, and a custom-built minidome), architectural and scenic lighting, multichannel sound systems,…

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The global podcast market grew in value to $30.03 billion by December of last year and is continuing to grow at a compound annual rate (CAGR) of 27.6% the end of 2030. Listener numbers, ad revenues and the expansion of podcast platforms fuel this growth are fuelling this growth. Content creation is also growing at pace, in the last calendar year. Podcast production has increased by 1.67%. Some 548 million people are absorbing podcasts – a number expected to rise to 630.9 million by the end of this year. For consumers of podcasts, the choice of content extends to more…

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Music festivals have always been more than just stages, sounds, and lights. They are modern rituals — ephemeral communities where strangers meet up and soon enough become like family, where music morphs into a language that speaks across cultures, and where time seems to dissolve into one big shared emotional experience. Paul Cales, CEO of Naostage, shares his vision for the future of music festivals. “Today, as I reflect on the incredible evolution of this industry and the road ahead, I feel a deep sense of responsibility — and excitement — for what’s to come.” “At Naostage, we believe the…

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Following the most successful DSS Europe, AV News talks to co-chair Florian Rotberg. AVN – Many thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to talk to us today. DSS Europe in Munich has been a regular fixture in the world of Digital Signage now for a number of years. Would you be good enough to provide our readers with an overview of invidis and this event? FR – invidis consulting is Europe’s leading boutique strategy consultancy for digital signage. We advise global clients across EMEA and beyond in strategy, M&A and experience design – and we provide valuable insights for the industry…

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Barco announces the launch of a new LED video wall platform at InfoComm 2025. The NT-I series (available with 0.9-, 1.2- and 1.5-mm pixel pitches) is a dedicated high-brightness, low power consumption and minimal heat dissipation LED panel range. Additionally, the company will present new wall mounts for Barco UniSee, offering a sleek new design that will especially appeal to the corporate market. Like all other Barco Control Room solutions, the NT-I series and new wall mounts will be displayed at partner booths, resulting in the omnipresence of our technology across the show floor. The NT-series was successfully launched in 2023, with…

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Sennheiser is to present its cutting-edge professional AV solutions at InfoComm 2025 in Orlando from June 7-13. On booth 3401 at the Orange County Convention Centre, Sennheiser will invite attendees to explore the advancements in the company’s latest education, collaboration and wireless solutions. Featured highlights will include highly anticipated product development news impacting AV and IT teams, such as the newest additions to the TeamConnect (TC) family of products available for demo. Spectera, the world’s first wideband, bidirectional wireless ecosystem, will also be on display at this year’s show. Rounding out the experience are demos of SoundBase, a brand-neutral,…

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PPDS will be showcasing the evolutions in sustainable screen technology and design, including new Philips dvLED and digital signage reveals, plus a new global partnership announcement. These and much more on Philips booth 3351. PPDS will also be paying tribute to Martijn van der Woude, VP Global Business Development and Marketing of PPDS, who sadly passed away due to cardiac arrest on Monday 21 April 2025. This special event is set to take place on Wednesday 11 June at 3pm on the Philips booth, with full details being confirmed shortly. Ron Cottaar, Director of Global Marketing at PPDS, commented: “Since the sad passing…

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As an Official Partner of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, Epson today announced its high-performance laser projectors will play a key role in bringing to life the never-before-seen visuals of Cirque du Soleil ALIZÉ. Marking a pivotal moment for the global live entertainment leader, ALIZÉ is Cirque du Soleil’s first residency in Europe. Mixing extraordinary artistry with breath taking projection, the avant-garde creation – set to premiere in November 2025 at Berlin’s Theatre am Potsdamer Platz – is the first of many productions that showcase the creative force of two leading entertainment companies joining together to craft something truly magical.…

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Promethean is, at last, releasing new solutions in workplace technology and meeting collaboration. Promethean will showcase the new ActivPanel 10 Premium IFPD with software DisplayNote Launcher on June 11-13 in booth 4787 at InfoComm 2025. Unique to Promethean, the ActivPanel 10 Premium easily connects remote, hybrid, and in-person employees with just one touch to maximize teamwork and ensure meeting equity—so everyone has a voice and feels part of the discussion. The panel and premium accessories, including an All-in-one Remote and ActivPen 2, paired with DisplayNote Launcher*, help teams connect and collaborate in real time, seamlessly increasing engagement and productivity no…

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