RCF Provides Audio Solution for Madison’s Monona Terrace

MADISON, WI – An RCF audio system comprised of 20 HDL20-A, a dual 10” 2-way active line array cabinet, and four SUB8006-AS dual 18” active subwoofers was recently installed at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center.

NASHVILLE, TN – Tour Supply recently selected an Allen & Heath Qu-16 rackmount digital mixer for its Playback Control System.

ANAHEIM, CA – The Parnelli board of advisors announced that Bobby “Boomer” Thrasher, longtime production manager for Billy Joel and other top artists, will be honored with the 2018 Parnelli Audio Lifetime Achievement Award. The ceremony will take place Jan. 26, 2018 at the Hilton Hotel near the Anaheim Convention Center during Winter NAMM 2018.

MILWAUKEE, WI – Clearwing Productions deployed SD- and S-Series desks for FOH and monitors on every stage for this year’s Summerfest 50th anniversary music festival. The 2017 edition of the mega-event began on June 28 and performances continue through July 9, with more than 800 regional and national acts performing on 11 stages.

LITTLE ROCK, AR – Twenty-eight people were injured after a dispute escalated into gunfire within the Power Ultra Lounge at about 2:30 a.m. on July 1, according to reports. Police noted that 25 people were shot and three others sustained other injuries. Two were listed in critical condition but all were expected to survive.

NEW YORK – Fyre Festival organizer Billy McFarland was arrested June 30 on federal charges of wire fraud in connection with what would have been the inaugural two-weekend Fyre Festival, originally slated for April 28-30 and May 5-7 2017 on Grand Exuma Island in the Bahamas. In a statement, federal prosecutors alleged that McFarland “presented fake documents to induce investors to put over a million dollars into his company,” Fyre Media, a company McFarland set up for a talent-booking app along with festival promotion.

NEW YORK, NY — As its 70th anniversary nears, Audio Engineering Society (AES) President Alex Case shares the organization’s mission and event schedule for the coming anniversary.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Sound Image expands into the San Francisco market with expanded VUE loudspeaker inventory.

PHOENIX, AZ – Video West, Inc. recently added an L-Acoustics K2 System to its inventory.