The number 13 may be considered unlucky by some, but for British pop icons Take That, their thirteenth tour, The Circus Live - Summer 2026, has proved anything but.
ETC announces the addition of the HPU+ to the Hog hardware range. This new and improved hybrid processor can function either as a rack-mounted console or as a DMX processor connected to another Hog family console.
LDI has announced a new selection of professionals who will make their debut as speakers at its 2026 edition. The specialists will join the LDInstitute and LDInnovation Conference programmes, whose agendas have already been published.
The AVIXA Foundation has selected the recipients of the 2026 Michael Vergauwen Scholarships. The selection reflects some of the disciplines attracting the new generation of professionals: networked AV, educational integration, control systems, event production, immersive technologies and lighting.
DAS AUDIO is strengthening its international growth strategy with an expanded presence in the UK, one of the world’s most important and competitive professional audio markets.
Shure participated in IBC 2026 with a selection of technologies designed for broadcast and audiovisual production workflows. The company showcased solutions for audio capture, wireless monitoring and AI-powered audio processing.
ETC has announced the latest addition to its growing sales team in the Middle East and India region: Richard Burton, who will take on the role of Field Project Coordinator.
Since 1 August 2026, SeeSound has been distributing Allen & Heath solutions for live sound, audiovisual production and fixed installations in Spain. The agreement also establishes a new local channel for support, training and technical advice for integrators and rental companies.
Connectivity has become a critical part of any live production. Networked audio, video, control, lighting, servers and distribution systems increasingly rely on data links that must withstand frequent setups, vibration, dirt, moisture and continuous connection and disconnection.
The summer of 2026 has highlighted the growing scale of lighting productions in Spain, ranging from festivals and international tours to stadium concerts, galas and stage productions.
Elation's participation at IBC 2026 focused on LED lighting for studios, sound stages and multicamera productions, particularly for applications where colour rendering and quiet operation are key considerations.
PLASA Show introduced a new format at Olympia London based on comparing lighting fixtures in a controlled environment. The brand of each fixture remained hidden during the tests so that attendees could assess aspects such as light output, colour, beam, movement and performance before learning its manufacturer and model.
Lighting designer Bryan Barancik has created a stage design for the Lenny Kravitz Live 2026 Tour based on light, shadows and smoke, with 87 COLORado PXL Curve 12 fixtures from CHAUVET Professional forming a central part of the production.
Cardiff's Wales Millennium Centre has upgraded the followspots in its Donald Gordon Theatre with four Robert Juliat Arthur LT LED units.
GLP UK took part in PLASA 2026 with several additions to its portfolio, including impression FR2, WildBar 8 and TWYN. The company also organised practical workshops on JDC2 IP and celebrated ten years of operations in the UK.
L-Acoustics, a manufacturer of professional sound systems and immersive audio tools such as L-Acoustics DJ, has announced an investment in Djaayz, a platform for finding and booking DJs, as well as a commercial agreement between the two companies.
Claypaky introduces its next-generation RGBL ecosystem: a family of IP66 multilens moving heads designed to deliver unmatched colour consistency, fast and unlimited movement and outstanding creative performance on stages of any size.
