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Sydney Theatre Company's Bar at the End of the Wharf uses a DiGiCo SD9 mixer for acts such as Faker, pictured here.

New Sydney Bar Equipped with DiGiCo Gear

SYDNEY — A new 500-capacity bar owned by Sydney Theatre Company (STC) may not have the most poetic of monikers, but the name is practical, with directions built-in. It’s called “The Bar at the End of the Wharf.” Head of sound Ben Lightowlers, who notes that STC already owned two DiGiCo SD8 mixers, opted for a DiGiCo SD9 for the venue.

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Royal Oak Presbyterian Church Installs Tannoy VLS Series

Royal Oak Presbyterian Church Installs Tannoy VLS Series

MARION, VA — For the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church, which was established in 1776 and now welcomes congregants for worship in a 450-capacity sanctuary built in 1923, independent audio designer/installer K.D. Forsha specified a system that includes Tannoy’s VLS passive column speaker arrays and Tannoy VS 10BP subs.

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Riedel Marks 25 Years

Riedel Communications Marks 25 Years

WUPPERTAL, Germany — Riedel Communications celebrated its 25th anniversary at its headquarters here with a party for 1,400 and entertainment that ranged from Klezmer and jazz performances to high-wire acts, a robot band (playing heavy metal, of course) outdoor whirlpools and a fire show.

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Gerhard Mayr

d&b audiotechnik Names Gerhard Mayr Head of Sales

BACKNANG, Germany — A new Head of Sales has been appointed at d&b audiotechnik. Based at the headquarters here, Gerhard Mayr takes over from Peter Tongue who, after almost 14 years with the company, has retired. With a keen eye on the future, d&b took the decision to target recruitment beyond the entertainment industry. “Gerhard has skills stretching far outside the familiar toolkit,” said marketing director Simon Johnston.

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Blackhawk Audio provided a Meyer Sound system for Kutless

Kutless Tour Stays Sharp with Blackhawk-Supplied Meyer Sound Rig

PORTLAND, OR — Christian rockers Kutless, who have sold more than two million albums, are playing a variety of venues on their latest tour, ranging from churches and civic auditoriums to an outdoor field and even a Minnesota casino. Regardless of the venue type or size, the band relies on a Meyer Sound MINA line array system supplied by Blackhawk Audio to deliver a consistent-sounding show.

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William D. Mullins Memorial Center Arena, UMass

Mullins Center Arena at UMass Debuts Sound System with QSC

AMHERST, MA — Located on the University of Massachusetts-Amherst campus, the William D. Mullins Memorial Center Arena is home of the Minutemen basketball and ice hockey and Minutewomen basketball teams, as well as hosting concerts and other events. The 10,500-seat venue recently replaced its 20-year-old installed PA with a new QSC Audio ILA System.

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Meyer Sound, VUE Audiotechnik Settle Lawsuit

BERKELEY, CA and ESCONDIDO, CA — Meyer Sound and VUE Audiotechnik have settled a lawsuit that Meyer filed last June against VUE. Meyer Sound issued a brief press release on the matter; a link appears below. In response, VUE Audiotechnik provided a link to an open letter posted by VUE’s Jim Sides on the matter; that link also appears below.

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