NORTH AMERICA – Along with the announcement that the #WeMakeEvents “Red Alert” event date has shifted to Sept. 1, 2020, organizers working to raise awareness… Read More »We Make Events – North American Call to Action
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WUPPERTAL, Germany – Riedel Communications’ all-new DisTag distance monitoring device is playing an essential role in the company’s gradual resumption of on-site operations. More details… Read More »Riedel Managed Technology Staff Resuming On-Site Operations, with Assist from Company’s DisTag Distance Monitors
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BUENA PARK, CA — Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) announced that Randy Beck has joined the company as Vice President, Integrated Marketing. He reports directly to Matt Searfus, Corporate VP, Integrated Marketing. In his new role, Beck is responsible for managing and leading YCA’s key marketing departments.
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Born on December 2, 1936 and known throughout the industry as “DJ,” Donald Johnson passed away on August 16, 2020. He was 83. His career… Read More »In Memoriam: Donald “DJ” Johnson, 83
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LOS ANGELES – Bell Event Services equipped the 1,525-seat Warner Grand Theatre, a recently renovated classic cinema in Los Angeles’ San Pedro neighborhood, with DiGiCo… Read More »Warner Grand Theatre Upgrades with DiGiCo SD12-96 and SD9T Consoles
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BROOKLYN, NY – On Aug. 18, Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer met with “Rev. Moose,” executive director of National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and James… Read More »Chuck Schumer Announces Support for $10 Billion “Save Our Stages” Act
Read More »USA – To call attention to the deep financial plight of the live event industry, a nationwide event will take place on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 (Note date change from prior announced date), from 9 p.m. to 12 midnight, when as many as 1,500 buildings across the U.S. will be lit in red. As with similar awareness campaigns in Europe, the U.K., South Africa and Australia, the goal is to issue a “red alert” on the urgent need for government action to help the industry survive.
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Said to be the most extensive upgrade to Meyer Sound’s industry-standard system design tool since the original MAPP Online software program was introduced in 2001, MAPP 3D works on both the Mac and Windows platforms, employs local processing (no Internet connection required) and is now available as a free download from the Meyer Sound website.
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WEBSTER, NY – Ashly Audio says its two newest product lines, the AW Series (pictured here) and IS Series speakers – now shipping worldwide –… Read More »Ashly Audio AW and IS Series Speakers Now Shipping Worldwide
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CANTON, GA – Peavey Commercial Audio announced the installation of the first Crest Audio Versarray PRO at The Mill on Etowah in Canton, GA. The fully articulating line array system with ribbon drivers provides a customized solution for this historic venue, which sits on the Etowah River and serves as the centerpiece of Canton’s downtown revitalization program.
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OLD LYME, CT – Sennheiser noted that its popular live Crew Calls will continue with four members from Ed Sheeran’s live touring crew. On Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, Sennheiser hosts Andy Egerton and Tim Moore will welcome Chris Marsh (production manager, FOH sound), Mark Friend (tour manager), Matt Jones (lighting director) and Dave White (guitar/Chewie tech) for a round table discussion.
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