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Bergamot buys into Augspurger and Malekpour Design
Televic Conference France to support LEA Professional
Van Damme Cables opens second fibre termination lab
TiMax announces Spain distribution partnership with A-T
Samsung’s UniverSE updates with Dante infrastructure
Equipson Group announces acquisition of Musicson
Sydney’s Bella Live up and running with Martin Audio
SoundTrade takes on Outline distribution in Poland
AIMS to launch Internet Protocol Media Experience at ISE
Jands takes on Australia distribution of LEA Professional
L-Acoustics sound installed at Warsaw's new The One Club
AV Distribution kits out new South Africa university cinema
DAD brings Audio-over-IP to audio interfaces
AtlasIED announces new distributors
Sequoia Audio named distributor for Fulcrum Acoustic
Expo AV and Martin Audio strengthen ties in Singapore
Tippet Rise chooses Genelec for new post mastering suite
Prague’s Zlatý Strom future ready with new audio install
DirectOut announces wholly owned US subsidiary
The Kooks begin 2026 tour with Adlib and DiGiCo
Pleneo promises ‘fresh approach to meeting rooms’
Clear-Com and Netgear AV announce OEM partnership
Steiger Media updates AV-Mobil with Calrec Argo M
Nureva appoints Charmex as Spain and Portugal distributor
Genelec puts Lapland’s Glass Resort on course
AtlasIED sees fun on the horizon
MSL and Martin Audio hit winning streak at Fairgame City
Audio-Technica names onemedia as new UK distributor
Renkus-Heinz and The Art of Living in Los Angeles
Oxford Uni chooses d&b for Schwarzman Centre
Follow-Me names Netherlands sales partner
Bluesound Professional adds FitRadio to audio offering
Martin Audio sound rocks Pune at new Xclusive Club
AES publishes Improving Dialogue Intelligibility in Media
Umeda Club Quattro installs DiGiCo Quantum 338 console
Terry Jardine retires from Autograph Sound
London’s St Luke’s prepares for next generation
Myungsung church upgrades DiGiCo mixing facilities
Octagon Theatre updates sound for immersive productions
Marco Mengoni Live in Europe with Outline and d&b
Rea Sound favours Martin Audio for Irish church installs
Phoenix Riders equestrian centre on the rise with Powersoft
AtlasIED announces European distribution partner
Islington Assembly Hall adds A&H mixing systems
AtlasIED lends new atmosphere to Šilainiai swimming pool
Clair Global opens new world HQ
Outline names Cyprus distributor
Namibia’s Conso AV invests in Plus Audio sound systems
Arxiduc Audio invests in Sennheiser Digital 6000
d&b audiotechnik acquires Arva Group for Nordic support
Jade steps out solo with Brit Row
Stage Audio Works announces major investments
Malta’s Nordic Bar installs Martin Audio BlacklineQ
Liège Université consolidates sound for student learning
GISB picks dB for Van Maerlant Lyceum upgrade
Mazowsze Performance Hall moves to Optocore backbone
Eisarena Salzburg indoor arena installs KV2 sound system
Riedel announces US motorsport comms partnership
Republik Pro AVL takes on Optimal Audio in Turkey
Church of San Francisco de Asís reopens after restoration
Om Unit’s Acid Dub Studies live with SSL 12 interface
Dubai’s new French brasserie fits out with Martin Audio
Arena du CO’Met installs Alcons pro-ribbon systems
Canyon Studios East upgrades studio monitoring
Stop & Go breaks new ground with SSL System T systems
ProDVX Android Panel PCs gain MobileConnect integration
Ukraine’s Burning Man
Britannia Row supports John Summit at O2 Arena show
Switzerland’s first sound dome
TiMax x Sonosphere claims immersive paradigm shift
Tony Borg adds Audient console to his Playhouse
AJA Video Systems joins the Ravenna network
Latin Trap King plays longest residency in Puerto Rico
Rockforce acquires Apogee
KV2 Audio Anchors new Birmingham community hub
CULTVR installs d&b Soundscape
NEP Australia adopts Sennheiser Spectera and Anubis
Contacta Systems announces APAC distribution
Live plug-in transformation on Rahman’s Wonderment Tour
EM Acoustics takes to the water
St Paul’s Palace Theatre adds DiGiCo mixing systems
Lana Del Rey’s Tunnel tour
Mazowsze Hall adopts Optocore fibre-optic backbone
Britannia Row fields sound package for Oasis’ Live ’25
Montreal’s Bell Centre adopts ST 2110 infrastructure
Marvels of Saudi tour visits Palace of Versailles
Martin Audio plays strong hand at Sydney’s Bristol complex
Sand and Spectera
German colliery reborn as Moto59 Foodgarage with RCF
Masque Sound upgrades NYU’s John A Paulson Center
The SSL Channel Strip Guide
Lyric Theatre Belfast debuts L-Acoustics LISA production
NY’s Lincoln Center ensures performances past and future
LEA appoints LatAm partner
AEK Larnaca’s AEK Arena achieves UEFA Category 4 status
The End Continues with Royer
Hotel Sofia completes identity transformation with E-V
Poland’s DWD Sound invests in Outline PA systems
Nureva names Spain distributor
LEA amps restore clarity to Kentucky church services

Fast Moves

Riccardo Marra: B&C

Riccardo Marra is now leading B&C Group Marketing & Commercial strategy, as Marketing Officer and Commercial Director.
Gudrun Scharler: Riedel Networks

The Riedel Group has appointed Gudrun Scharler as CEO of Riedel Networks, succeeding Michael Martens, who has held the post since 2012.
Adam Wong: RCF

RCF has appointed Adam Wong as Business Developer for Southeast Asia to support RCF and TT+ Audio growth strategy across the region, developing new opportunities in live sound and installed professional audio markets.
David Kalt: Guitar Center

David Kalt, founder of the Reverb platform for selling new, used and vintage gear online, has joined Guitar Center’s Board of Directors as an independent member.
Rocky Solarta, Varun Asokan: Audio-Technica ME

Audio-Technica Middle East has appointed Rocky Solarta as Business Development Manager and Varun Asokan as Technical Sales Manager, supporting growth across the region’s commercial audio sector.
Marc Engroff, Frank Eischet Riedel Communications

Riedel Communications has named Marc Engroff as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and transitioned Frank Eischet into the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Riedel Group.
Ron Tizzard: B&C

Electro-acoustic transducer specialist B&C has announced a change in its commercial leadership with Chief Marketing Officer Ron Tizzard stepping down from his role after 19 years to devote more time to family and friends.
Peter Heath: Plasa

Peter Heath is retiring from his role as MD of the Professional Lighting & Sound Association (Plasa) to enjoy a well-earned retirement. He will remain in the position while a replacement is found and intends to continue to represent the Association through the #WeMakeEvents campaign and in a consultancy capacity post-retirement.
Brian Grahn, Ben Turnwell: Clear-Com

Clear-Com has appointed Brian Grahn as Market Outreach Manager of the Americas and Ben Turnwell as Business Development Manager for EMEA live, expanding their respective roles to strengthen customer engagement.
Lars Yoshiyama: RCF

RCF has appointed Lars Yoshiyama as Sales Manager for Switzerland for both RCF and TT+ Audio, as part of a broader development plan aimed at strengthening the company’s direct commercial presence. The appointment marks a further step in RCF’s strategy to enhance customer proximity, streamline market operations, and support long-term growth across professional audio, installed sound, and touring applications.
Bartosz Pętlak, Roger Lim: AtlasIED

AtlasIED has expanded its international team with Bartosz Pętlak appointed EMEA region Applications Engineer and Roger Lim as Applications Engineer for the APAC region.