Powersoft’s compact transducer, Mover, and its Quattrocanali and Duecanali amplifiers play a stellar role in THE MOON CRUISE, an innovative VR installation in Japan that takes visitors on an immersive journey to the moon. The MOON CRUISE opened its doors to the public on November 22nd in Tokyo. It offers visitors an unforgettable immersive VR journey to the moon, a view of Earth from space, and the opportunity to walk on the lunar surface and take photos that they can download as souvenirs. “The MOON CRUISE” is a free-roaming VR experience permanently installed in a new space experience facility themed…
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Popular Dutch TV personality Fred van Leer hosted the third incarnation of the hit concert Fred and Friends at Rotterdam’s Ahoy Arena, with Green Hippo’s Hippotizer Media Servers at the core. Some of Europe’s biggest stars performed in front of five portrait LED screens on motion rigs, capable of moving up and down. Above these and behind the band, three full-width LED banners were installed. ‘Impact architects’ Tenfeet collaborated with the production team to deliver lighting and video design and programming and supplying two Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 Media Servers in a Main and Backup configuration. The result was an all…
Located on a prime stretch of Tunisia’s Mediterranean coastline, just 15 kilometres north of Tunis, the upscale beach resort of Gammarth is renowned for its designer boutiques and luxury hotels. By day, the sun-drenched streets buzz with life, but when night falls, the town transforms into a hotspot for clubbers and night owls, and since a collaboration with KV2 Audio, many are heading underground to BSMNT Club, a venue redefining Tunisia’s nightlife scene. BSMNT is run by the organisers of Tunisia’s largest electronic music festival, Fabrika. This collective of artists, DJs, and visual arts enthusiasts, who have a decade of experience in cultural events,…
The second annual Montreux Jazz Festival Miami made a triumphant return in March, selling out its three-day run at The Hangar at Regatta Harbour and serving up an electrifying mix of world-class performances. With a dazzling lineup led by Jon Batiste, Janelle Monáe, Chaka Khan, WILLOW, Cimafunk, and an all-star Afro-Cuban jam session, the festival once again transported the essence of Montreux to the shores of Biscayne Bay—this time with an expanded audience and a new benchmark of sonic performance, courtesy of Meyer Sound’s PANTHER large-format linear line array loudspeaker system. As the longtime Global Official Sound Partner of the…
PPDS has announced its debut attendance at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 (Miami, 7-10 April) – the world’s largest cruise ship exhibition – signalling the company’s latest business expansion. Located inside the 500,000ft2 Miami Beach Convention Centre in Florida, Seatrade Cruise Global – celebrating its 40th anniversary – brings together the global cruise community, allowing industry leaders to learn about and discover the cutting-edge strategies and technologies designed to advance the cruise industry. The global team from PPDS will join over 600 other exhibitors and an anticipated 11,000 visitors from around the world to demonstrate a range of display solutions spanning every area for…
Video conferencing manufacturer, Boom Collaboration, is reporting a 24% annual revenue rise, as its ethos to deliver any device, on any platform across any room, gains further momentum. Formed in 2020, Boom has developed a growing global footprint, spanning hardware solutions for all types of meeting environments. The Texas-based company is headed by founders Fredrik Hörnkvist and Holli Hulett and now operates in almost 40 countries, where orders accelerated by almost a quarter during the last 12 months (Spring to Spring). A strong Bring Your Own Meeting (BYOM) strategy fuelled significant sales growth, with a device leaving one of its…
Wildstone expands Spanish portfolio as local market grows Europe’s largest owner of OOH assets acquires new sites across Madrid, Alicante and Córdoba in first stage of partnership with prominent Spanish media operator Alpha Media Group. Wildstone, the leading owner of outdoor media infrastructure across the UK and Europe, has partnered with Alpha Publicidad Exterior, one of Spain’s most well-known out-of-home (OOH) media operators, to drive further growth and innovation across Spain’s flourishing OOH market. The strategic partnership will see Wildstone and Alpha develop opportunities to accelerate the digitisation of Spain’s OOH market. The first stage of the partnership involves…
Peerless-AV, in partnership with experiential design experts DCBolt Productions, has unveiled the new Blinders Sports Lounge in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Officially opening on 20th March, in readiness for the start of the NCAA March Madness Tournament, Blinders Sports Lounge on 225 W. Tremont Ave., is equipped with the largest immersive LED screen on the East Coast, outside of a stadium or casino. Charlotte sports fans will experience the immense, super-wide, high-definition viewing experience of a sportsbook, combined with the live energy of a sports lounge, and the luxurious detailing of a cocktail lounge. Kush Anandani, owner of Blinders Sports Lounge,…
PPDS has announced its unparalleled efforts to inspire more sustainable business – from ultra-low energy digital signage, dvLEDs, and professional TVs, to 100 per cent recycled packaging and extended product lifetimes – has received one of only two special commendation awards at the TUI Sustainability Impact Awards 2025. Held this year on 10 March at the TUI HQ in Hannover, the TUI Sustainability Impact Awards was created to honour the outstanding initiatives and achievements of TUI suppliers in technology, indirect purchasing, cruises and airlines. Awards were presented in ‘People’, ‘Planet’ and ‘Progress’ categories, reflecting the key pillars of TUI’s Sustainability…
Norwood Productions, a fast-growing South Africa-based production company, has recently bolstered its audio capabilities with the acquisition of premium d&b audiotechnik equipment from leading distributor Stage Audio Works. This recent investment has expanded the scope of Norwood Productions’ involvement in the live events sector, allowing them to serve larger audiences and meet the high international standards of touring artists. Behind these recent investments is an inspirational journey and a story of growth and adaptability, backed by a strong ongoing relationship with Stage Audio Works. “I started Norwood Productions in 2018 out of my garage with just a small PA system…