On 11 February 2013, ConcertSound Clair is to be rebranded as Clair UK.
Founded in 1977 as Concert Sound Limited, the firm evolved from the break-up of Welsh rock band, Man, whose team included manager Barrie Marshall, agent Tim Boyle from the Arthur Howes Agency, tour manager David ‘Tag’ Hall and road crew Jeff Hooper and Robert Collins. At Boyle’s suggestion, Man’s PA system began to be rented out to other artists after they played their last show in December 1976, and Concert Sound was born in Watford with Hall initially at the business helm.
Within two years, Concert Sound had built a reputation for its standard of service with artists including Dire Straits and Tom Jones to The Clash and The Ramones.
Moving to Luton, the business began working closely as the UK touring partner to US-based Clair Brothers. This partnership was solidified at the end of 2008 when Concert Sound joined forces with Switzerland’s AudioRent Clair, thus becoming the UK wing of the Clair Global family.
‘I see our name change as a logical move forward to reinforce our position as part of the Clair Global network,’ says Aron Ross, Clair UK General Manager. ‘We are still the same individuals and this re-branding simply presents a united front, and underlines that we are delivering the same service that has been provided in the US and Europe for many years. It’s a name and legacy that we are very proud to share.’
To coincide with the re-branding, Clair UK has also launched a new web page.
More: www.clairglobal.co.uk
