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One of the reasons Yamaha pro audio gear enjoys an enviable reputation in the live sound field is the company’s extensive background and know-how in musical instrument production.
Yamaha brings a deep understanding of music and musical instruments together with an awareness of the workflow and reliability required of professional live sound equipment. But most of all, Yamaha listens.
Yamaha listens closely to customers’ needs and wishes, and fulfills them whenever possible. It takes more than just technology to make great sound, and that’s why the Yamaha RIVAGE PM series, CL/QL series, and TF series digital consoles have become industry standards.
Yamaha is in touch with the needs of the industry, and has the experience as well as the foresight to provide the right solutions at the right time.
#WeMakeEvents was originally launched by PLASA in April 2020 as a result of the impact of COVID-19 on their membership and wider supply chain to events.
The Campaign grew to include over 21 industry bodies along with many companies and professionals in the UK. This lead to the original ‘Red Alert – throw us a line’ day of Action on 11th August 2020 across the UK. The success of this initial activity has led to a global movement, coming together in a spirit of mutual support and solidarity.
Shining the light of hope and positivity at an extraordinary moment in history.#MakeItBlue, started by the UK events and entertainment industry, is now a global campaign. Our collective aim is to support our colleagues (and others) who are in need, and promote mental health awareness through arts, culture and entertainment projects.
We’re generating funds to support selected charities and creative engagement projects that have a specific focus on mental health and wellbeing.
d&b provides professional audio solutions to accurately transfer passions through high end quality speech and music reproduction.
d&b is internationally regarded as a leading company for sound reinforcement systems in installed and mobile applications, with a reputation for quality of construction, standard of service, system integration principles, and pioneering technological development.
Founded in Germany in 1981, company headquarters are located in Backnang, near Stuttgart, where research, development and production take place.
The Neutrik Group is a multi-brand company with an extended portfolio of connectivity products and solutions across AV, lighting, data transmission and power applications. The company develops, designs, manufactures and globally distributes innovative electrical and electronic interconnect products and systems under the NEUTRIK, REAN and CONTRIK brands.
In an increasingly connected world, the role of connectivity is ever more critical. Whether in ensuring transmission of audio, video and data, amplifying musical instruments, or the safe and reliable distribution of electrical power, the Neutrik Group is positioning itself as the world leader in connectivity standards.
Backup – The Technical Entertainment Charity – is the UK’s registered charity that provides financial support to industry technical professionals, crew/production personnel and people working in the technical supply chain across the UK entertainment industry including those from live events, theatre, TV and film.
Robe is among the world’s leading moving light manufacturers, recognised for its innovation, quality engineering and dedication to the very highest production values.
Robe’s moving and LED lights can be found everywhere. They are working and installed on stages and in concert halls, in theatres and all types of other venues; they are lighting all genres of performance from music to TV to drama and opera; appearing on a myriad of diverse events as well as at theme park attractions and entering the specialist worlds of architectural and environmental illumination.
Back in 1976, Ian Walley started Avolites in a warehouse in Stamford Brook railway arch Ravenscourt Park, Hammersmith, London. He was known as “AVO” (Amps, Volts and Ohms) after his model 8 AVOMETER an electrical test-meter he always carried at gigs. Throughout its history, Avolites has believed in the power of technology innovation to improve creative expression and has coupled that approach with component reliability, ergonomically designed interfaces allowing for ever-more artistic freedom, quality finish, and inspired design. As such it has played a key role in enabling shows to become bigger, more demanding, and more immersive over the decades.
International Showcase is 53 years old, and the world's only completely comprehensive contacts guide connecting the entire professional music production industry, in one place.
Independently managed, Showcase is produced in three formats, a 700 page printed directory, free to use website and mobile phone application.
Since the market launch of ChainMaster products in 1994, the company has developed into one of the world’s leading manufacturers of electric chain hoists and chain hoist controllers in the event industry and offers a comprehensive range of products for all requirements from set-up operations to complex scenic movements to complete automation of performances.
The worldwide network of ChainMaster Consulting Offices, commercial partners and trained service companies guarantees comprehensive after-sales service. To date, approximately 125,000 ChainMaster electric chain hoists are in use and the company exports to 55 countries around the globe.
MDG is a company that manufactures a complete line of the most reliable and durable fog generators for the entertainment and industrial market since 1980.
The products range from a discreet haze to an overwhelming effect of pure white fog, all used in most entertainment venues: Themed Amusement Parks and Attractions, Special Effects for films, Television Studios, Performing Art Centers and Theatres
In a world as competitive for engineers as it is for console owners, you want the best tools you can lay your hands on. You also want a console as well thought out for every major application as it is designed for the art and science of sound engineering.
From sold out stadiums to intimate live performance venues, sound engineers agree on one thing – for the best digital mixing consoles for live sound, the only name that matters is DiGiCo.
As the recognised worldwide standard for live audio mixing, DiGiCo consoles are renowned for their industry leading sound quality and ease of use. From the compact and affordable S21 all the way up to the pioneering power of Quantum 7, DiGiCo delivers the workflow, the feature-set and the absolute reliability that the world’s biggest tours rely upon.
Founded over 45 years ago, Solotech’s provides best-in-class 360o AV technology solutions and services globally to the live event industry, including audio, video, lighting, rigging, soft goods, staging and virtual reality. Thanks to a massive equipment inventory, highly-skilled teams, and strategically-located warehouses, Solotech can serve multiple markets and clients, from local music events, festivals, TV and films, and corporate gatherings to Top 20 global music tours.
Solotech has worked for the world’s most prestigious artists and events, including Harry Styles, Elton John, Celine Dion, Adele, Rammstein, Justin Timberlake, P!nk, Jonas Brothers, Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, Osheaga, Life is Beautiful Festival, Hyde Park Festival, and the MTV Music Awards.
Solotech is also internationally recognized as a leading System Integrator, positioned in 5th place in the 2022 Systems Contractor News - Top 50 systems integrators. The company counts over 2000 professionals through 18 strategic locations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and China.
Premium sleeper bus services across UK & Europe. Catering for UK and European tours of all sizes, our extensive fleet of bespoke, top quality single decker tour buses and double decker tour buses have been custom designed specifically for touring artists, crew and music industry professionals.
As global leaders in optimised line array technology, powered Multi-cellular Loudspeaker Arrays (MLA) and passive Wavefront Precision arrays deliver unsurpassed sound coverage, consistency and control across the audience, by combining modern acoustic design with highly accurate prediction and optimisation software.
Portable ranges deliver class leading performance, coverage and years of hard working reliability, while our stage monitors have become industry standards gracing the most prestigious stages.
Dedicated loudspeaker and subwoofer installation ranges are redefining sonic performance in their category while delivering the commercial viability to be market leaders.
GLP is a manufacturer of innovative and high quality intelligent lighting fixtures for the professional lighting market.
New products are constantly being developed under the GLP brand at the company's German headquarters. With FUSION by GLP, the company now develops weatherproof products for the fast-growing outdoor market.
With the establishment of offices in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Great Britain, Spain and Sweden, GLP has been able to strengthen its worldwide market position in recent years.
With a constantly growing product range, GLP provides designers around the globe with environmentally friendly and energy-optimized lighting solutions that are both uncompromisingly creative and powerful.
CODA Audio is a leading designer and manufacturer of high quality pro-audio loudspeaker systems. Core to our products are a number of unique patented driver technology designs which provide outstanding dynamic results as well as improved precision and reliability over conventional components.
To ensure the highest quality and control over our products we have our own manufacturing facility in Europe which produces all of the driver and cabinet components. Further benefits to this approach include substantial reductions in cost and quicker times to market for new products.
We have a wide product range offering high quality solutions to satisfy the most discerning and complex professional sound reinforcement applications, ranging from portable to installation to touring. CODA Audio is represented via a global network of experienced and technically qualified international distributors.
We believe that the best way to get to know us better is by listening to our loudspeakers because: HEARING IS BELIEVING.
NEXO has been designing ground-breaking sound reinforcement solutions at its Parisian headquarters since 1979.
The company’s pioneering technology, innovative designs and sonic excellence have enhanced live events across the globe for decades, gaining the respect and trust of sound professionals everywhere.
Today, NEXO is a strategic business unit of Yamaha Corporation, a convergence of technological expertise that facilitates full integration of speaker and amplifier control, and console management of PA systems over the latest and most popular digital networking protocols.
ROE Visual is dedicated to making the best LED display platforms. Not just any LED panel, but the best. Carefully selected high-end components, the latest technology, in-depth knowledge and a lot of passion go into our LED products. Being familiar with the challenges of our market, we offer the best possible solution for the creatives, designers, technicians that rely on our products for a flawless installation, shoot or performance. Day-in, day-out.
Dante replaces all audio and video connections with a computer network, effortlessly sending video or hundreds of channels of audio over slender Ethernet cables with perfect digital fidelity.
Adopted by hundreds of manufacturers in thousands of products, Dante is the de facto standard for modern AV connectivity.
Whether you work in lighting, scenic, film, event, or exhibit design, Vectorworks is the only solution with the flexibility to support your entire process.
Sketch, model, and document your design ideas with precision drafting capabilities and the most flexible 3D modelling engine available, powered by SIEMENS Parasolid.
Choose from a huge library of lighting, audio, video, scenic, and rigging manufacturer content, and create light plots and automate paperwork to meet tight deadlines.
Adamson is Canada’s most recognized exporter of loudspeaker technology for the pro-audio sector. For more than 30 years Adamson loudspeakers have been a mainstay in global tours and festivals, and are installed in some of the most prestigious venues around the world.
Extraordinarily high quality instrument cables, handmade in the heart of West Yorkshire.
Engineered for noise-free performance, reliability, and superior tone, each cable is meticulously built and tested for lasting quality.
Elevate your sound confidently with a cable that meets the demands of modern musicians.
Silver plated oxygen free copper, Tour Grade Van Damme Cable.
Slimline Rean (Neutrik) connectors with brass contacts.y.
Music tours and live events require the perfect technology solution to immerse attendees in all the sights and sounds of the event.
With HARMAN audio, video and lighting solutions, our touring and events clients can deliver high-impact experiences to event-goers using dynamic audio and impressive visuals.
With crystal-clear audio and exciting effects brought by an unrivaled family of legendary brands, HARMAN Professional Solutions is your single point of contact to meet all your tour AVL needs.
Martin and our stage and entertainment lighting go way back—it’s in our DNA.
Your job is to apply your creativity and come up with the most stunning lighting designs.
Our job is to deliver the best tools and equipment to leverage your work in bringing those designs to life.
We’ve got everything you need for any kind of live event or entertainment venue: a complete solution with lighting, creative video and atmospheric effects. And we’re right there with you all the way—no matter the time or the location.
Experience JBL Professional's touring and live entertainment audio products, tailored for the world’s most demanding performances.
Our line-up includes cutting-edge line arrays, subwoofers, amplifiers, and software applications, empowering audio professionals to consistently deliver exceptional sound experiences. With JBL Pro, achieve unparalleled performance show after show, night after night.
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Event Safety Alliance® (ESA) is a non-profit membership driven organisation dedicated to promoting “life safety first” throughout all phases of event production and execution. ESA’s mission is to help event professionals and our guests be Empowered, Safe, and Aware of the reasonably foreseeable risks around them.
ESA works to achieve our mission through Education, Skills training, and Advocacy. Our goal is to put Life Safety at the cultural heart of our industry.
#WeMakeEvents was originally launched by PLASA in April 2020 as a result of the impact of COVID-19 on their membership and wider supply chain to events.
The Campaign grew to include over 21 industry bodies along with many companies and professionals in the UK. This lead to the original ‘Red Alert – throw us a line’ day of Action on 11th August 2020 across the UK. The success of this initial activity has led to a global movement, coming together in a spirit of mutual support and solidarity.
Shining the light of hope and positivity at an extraordinary moment in history.#MakeItBlue, started by the UK events and entertainment industry, is now a global campaign. Our collective aim is to support our colleagues (and others) who are in need, and promote mental health awareness through arts, culture and entertainment projects.
We’re generating funds to support selected charities and creative engagement projects that have a specific focus on mental health and wellbeing.
The MU is a globally-respected organisation which represents over 32,000 musicians working right across the music industry.
As well as negotiating on behalf of musicians with all the major employers in the music industry; we provide advice, services and assistance tailored to each individual member.
We are the UK’s leading funder of new music and talent development.
We invest in the future of music by supporting talent development and new music across the UK; enabling songwriters and composers of all backgrounds to realise their potential and reach audiences across the world.
Backup – The Technical Entertainment Charity – is the UK’s registered charity that provides financial support to industry technical professionals, crew/production personnel and people working in the technical supply chain across the UK entertainment industry including those from live events, theatre, TV and film.
A support platform and fundraiser for live music touring crews in the UK with 100% of donations going to Backup Tech, an events industry charity.
in association with #wemakeevents
Women In Live Music - Whether you are looking for a Tour Manager or Backline Technician...WILM is proud to showcase the professional women working across Europe in the Live Music Industry.
THE POWER OF EVENTS (UK) is a not-for-profit company established to deliver a comprehensive platform that for the first time provides an overview showcase of the UK Events Industry. It will also provide event analysis and data evaluation to support the UK events community.