The second edition of PLASA Focus Glasgow opens its doors next week with 50% more brands and 38% more registered visitors than the launch event in December 2014. Opening at the SECC from 20 – 21 January, the show will also offer live product demonstrations and a free two-day seminar programme featuring topical sessions and from industry experts.
Highlights include seminars and demos from pro-audio brands in collaboration with Adlib Audio. 'Making the Move to Digital Consoles' by Soundcraft and Adlib will give attendees the chance to demo the Vi range of consoles. L'Acoustics and Adlib will also offer live demonstrations of their new X Series range with ARCS WIFO after their session 'Right Tool for the Right Job', a presentation on their overview of a range of L’Acoustics products and what environment they should be used in.
“We have brought together a variety of presentations for the second edition of PLASA Focus Glasgow.” says Content Manager, Sophie Atkinson. “We are delighted to be able to host collaborative seminars from the pro-audio sector as well as informative lighting, AV and industry sessions in addition to the Riggers’ Forum.’
Other highlights of the programme include recent PLASA Award winner ETC as they explore ‘Have we moved on from DMX?’, their presentation on how DMX has been used over the last ten years. Gavin Ball and Adrian Tinson from the HSE will also present ‘CDM 2015’, a presentation about the recent implementation of the new regulations and how this can be integrated into the overall management process of a production. 'Modular PA Design. The Way to Maximise your ROI?' from Orbital Sound and Nexo as they explain how PA system designs have evolved. The Warehouse Services and d&b audiotechnik will also collaborate on their presentation ‘Line Arrays Unravelled’ as they explore the pros and cons of using line array directivity.
Another expert speaker to join the line-up is Grant Anderson, the Scottish Lighting Designer, who worked lighting, AV and sound specialists Black Light on the ‘Botanics Lights 2015’ project. Their presentation will describe how they collaborated on their design for the popular event, a breathtaking and state-of-the-art light installation.
Atkinson added, “PLASA believes continued Professional Development is vital in the fast paced live entertainment technology market and looks forward to building on the seminar content at PLASA Focus Leeds, 10-11 May and PLASA Show at London Olympia, 18-20 September.”
