Having won the 2025 Olivier Award for Best Sound Design for Fiddler on the Roof at Regents Park Open Air Theatre, sound designer Nick Lidster revised his solution to meet the requirements of a new, indoor home, the Barbican Theatre. Unlike many conventional proscenium houses, the Barbican relies on chain hoists to fly a PA, making a line array the preferred solution. Happily, sound supplier Autograph offered Lidster the very latest technology, in the form of d&b’s CCL (Compact Cardioid Line Array) system. The new CCL system – bringing d&b’s renowned directivity control to its most compact line array yet – proved the ideal…
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Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, the Nashville Arcade is a historic landmark spanning nearly five acres and covering two city blocks. Constructed between 1902 and 1903, it was Nashville’s first enclosed shopping centre and has long been a hub for commerce and culture in Nashville. Over the years, the Arcade has housed a variety of tenants, including retail shops, restaurants, offices, and art galleries. As of 2025, over 30 food and beverage and retail concepts have been introduced, transforming the Arcade into a vibrant urban destination. Urban Cowboy Bar is an anchor tenant of the Arcade and a…
Between July 4 and 19, the 59th Montreux Jazz Festival brought 250,000 music fans together for two weeks of live music along the sparkling shores of Switzerland’s Lake Geneva. More than 700 performances from legends to rising stars filled its stages with genres spanning jazz, Latin music, R&B, pop, rock, EDM, and hip hop. Kicking off with a tribute to Quincy Jones by Chaka Khan, the lineup spanned icons and fresh voices alike, including Samara Joy, Max Richter, RAYE, Benson Boone, Shaboozey and Brandi Carlile. Now in its 39th year as the festival’s Global Official Sound Partner, Meyer Sound powered…
Following the popularity of the Beyond Van Gogh floor-to-ceiling exhibit, the legendary landscapes of Claude Monet are on display in an immersive show in Liverpool from July 15, 2025 – August 15, 2025. Art historian Fanny Curtat is a consultant and part of the creative team bringing the works of Van Gogh and now Monet to life. The show is roughly one hour and is set up walk-through style. People of all ages can be part of every brushstroke as Monet’s artwork comes to life in front of their very eyes. Guests can become one with the paintings as projections…
LED Studio has launched CineLED, its first fine pixel pitch LED display range designed specifically for the home integration market and cinema enthusiasts. CineLED brings together cutting-edge LED technology and precision-engineered design to deliver a true cinematic experience in the home, redefining what’s possible in residential entertainment. The range builds on LED Studio’s 15 years of experience in commercial LED display technology, where the company has established a reputation for high-performance, sustainable solutions. This commercial expertise now underpins CineLED’s residential offering, delivering a reliable, low-power display system designed for long-term use in modern homes. CineLED delivers a level of visual…
One in ten organisations are already investing in holograms, avatars, or 3D AV technology, according to new research from Kinly’s Trusted Connections 2025 study. But this race toward immersive innovation reveals an important insight: while many businesses are eager to embrace the future, many can capture greater value by addressing ageing infrastructure, outdated systems, and fragmented supply chains that currently limit the impact of these bold ambitions. In fact, the numbers show just how widespread this opportunity has become. Only 36% of organisations are replacing legacy tech, despite the majority (63%) admitting that their current AV systems are harming productivity.…
As UK City of Culture 2025, Bradford is playing host to an extensive programme of events in the arts and entertainment field. With a rich and diverse cultural heritage as the backdrop to a year of celebration, Bradford 2025 has invested in a number of innovative creative spaces to provide opportunities for people to engage with cultural events. One of the most exciting and versatile of these is The Beacon, a custom-made mobile venue, which is being constructed, dismantled and moved between four different city locations Wibsey Park, Bowling Park, Cliffe Castle Park and Lister Park. A packed programme of…
LG Electronics (LG) has announced the beginning of the global rollout of the LG CineBeam S (model PU615U), a compact yet powerful 4K Ultra Short Throw (UST) projector designed to deliver premium home entertainment and unprecedented flexibility. Building on the legacy of the LG CineBeam Q, the new model elevates viewer immersion with vibrant, large-scale images in stunning 4K (3,840 x 2,160), and cinematic audio with dynamic Dolby Atmos sound. Introducing the concept of “Wonder beyond spatial limits,” the stylish LG CineBeam S can turn even the smallest space into a premier personal theatre. LG’s latest CineBeam projector combines advanced…
The AV News Awards returns in 2026 with one of the most significant evolutions in its history. Long recognised as a fixture of the ISE calendar, the event steps away from its traditional breakfast format and embraces a bold new afternoon setting, shaped around industry networking and direct engagement. Taking place on Tuesday 3 February 2026, the opening day of ISE, the event will be hosted in Garden F—an outdoor networking space located within the Fira Gran Via venue—from 14:00 to 16:00. This change marks a deliberate response to how the AV industry now gathers, communicates, and celebrates achievement. The new format introduces a standing reception, replacing…
NFiLED powers world’s longest digital display in Dubai Set against the iconic Burj Khalifa backdrop, the Dubai Fountain Boardwalk is a must-see experience for any tourists visiting the Emirati city. When the decision was made for the fountain to undergo major renovations, developer Emaar sought to ensure the area’s unique atmosphere remained uninterrupted during the six-month construction period. Working closely with Dubai-based system integrator BlueRhine Industries, INFiLED was tasked with providing a high-impact solution to maintain engagement at one of the city’s most visited tourist sites. Delivering one of the region’s most ambitious AV installations, INFiLED, a global leader in…