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FRONT of HOUSE and PLSN Magazines Conducting Covid-19 Economic Impact Followup Survey
FOH Staff | News | July 5, 2020LAS VEGAS - FRONT of HOUSE and PLSN magazines are following up on April's Covid-19 Entertainment Technology Economic Impact survey with a followup survey in early July. We would like to know where you stand now in comparison with then. These results will be shared with local and Congressional legislators so they can better assess the impact the pandemic is having on the entertainment technology industry. Read More... -
PPP Flexibility Act of 2020 Signed Into Law, PPP Application Deadline Also Extended to Aug. 8
FOH Staff | News | July 5, 2020WASHINGTON, DC - On July 5, President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 into law. An amendment to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), part of the CARES Act, the PPP Flexibility Act expands its loan forgiveness provisions from eight to 24 weeks, or until Dec. 31, 2020, whichever is earlier. Read More... -
Harman Announces July Webinar Schedule
FOH Staff | News | July 2, 2020NORTHRIDGE, CA – Harman Professional Solutions today announced the addition of 10 free Live Workshops available for registration. More details from Harman (www.harman.com): Available workshops, scheduled through the middle of July, feature lighting or audio experts who have extensive industry knowledge and experience working with various artists including Bob Seger, DJ Khaled, Enrique Iglesias, Janet […] Read More... -
Congress Approves Extending Paycheck Protection Program Application Deadline to Aug. 8
FOH Staff | News | July 2, 2020WASHINGTON, DC – On June 30, hours before the application deadline for the $669 billion Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was set to expire, leaving about $129 billion unclaimed, the House of Representatives joined the Senate in unanimously approving a deadline extension to Aug. 8. President Trump is expected to sign the bill into law sometime […] Read More... -
San Jose Civic is First Bay Area Concert Venue to House d&b KSL Loudspeaker System
FOH Staff | News | July 2, 2020SAN JOSE, CA – The San Jose Theaters, a collection of four historic cultural venues managed by Team San Jose, in partnership with LJ Productions, has installed a state-of-the-art d&b KSL loudspeaker system at the San Jose Civic. The system is the first of its magnitude in incorporating ArrayProcessing optimization technology for concert venues in […] Read More... -
In Memoriam: Gary Sanguinet, 1955 – 2020
FOH Staff | News | July 1, 2020NUEVO, CA — Well-known sound reinforcement and touring professional Gary Vincent Sanguinet passed away on July 1, 2020, of an apparent heart attack while at his ranch. He was 64. A longtime Southern California resident, Sanguinet’s career in the entertainment industry goes back more than three decades. Over that time, he worked every job in […] Read More... -
Martin Audio to Offer BlacklineX Powered Webinar on July 8
FOH Staff | News | July 1, 2020U.K. – Martin Audio announced a July 8 webinar on the company’s BlacklineX Powered Systems. It will take a look at the product itself, remote connection and control, and deployment. More details from Martin Audio (www.martin-audio.com): With three time slots throughout the day, there is a session to suit all time zones. To register, or […] Read More... -
Radio Active Designs Announces July 7 Webinar on the July 13 Close of the 616-653 & 663-698 MHz Spectrum
FOH Staff | News | July 1, 2020EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Radio Active Designs (RAD) has teamed up with Practical Show Technology to host an RF webinar on Tuesday, July 7 at 4 p.m. EDT. One of the topics discussed will be the end of using production wireless equipment that operates in the 616-653 and 663-698 MHz spectrum as of July 13, […] Read More... -
Shure Launches New Portal for Technical Product Information
FOH Staff | News | June 30, 2020CHICAGO – Shure announced its new Shure Tech Portal on June 29, an interactive technical resource library developed for systems integrators, dealers, audio engineers, service providers, consultants, and other professional and technically-minded users. More details from Shure (www.shure.com): The Portal provides fast and direct access to complete product and technical information, document downloads, and resources […] Read More... -
Real Gear from a Virtual Show: Product Hits of InfoComm 2020 Connected
FOH Staff | News | June 30, 2020FAIRFAX, VA - AVIXA's first virtual version of their InfoComm expo, InfoComm 2020 Connected, featured live presentations and keynote addresses from June 16-18. The virtual Exhibitor Showcases, with 167 sound-related companies among the 495 exhibitors, also kicked off on June 16. The online booths showcased real product innovation. Here's FRONT of HOUSE’s report on the virtual expo. Read More... -
Broadway League Suspends Broadway Performances for Remainder of 2020
FOH Staff | News | June 30, 2020NEW YORK - The Broadway League announced June 29 that Broadway performances in New York will be suspended through the remainder of 2020 due to Covid-19. Broadway theatres are now offering refunds and exchanges for tickets purchased for all performances through Jan. 3, 2021. Read More... -
Pliant Technologies Offers Webinar Series in July
FOH Staff | News | June 30, 2020AUBURN, AL – Pliant Technologies announced free webinars July 8 and 9 for existing and potential Pliant partners and customers to learn more about the company’s wireless intercom solutions. More details from Pliant Technologies (www.plianttechnologies.com): The first in the series will be held on Wednesday July 8, at 10 a.m. (CDT) and Thursday, July 9 […] Read More...
