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Golden Sea Secures Majority Stake in Follow-Me

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GLOBAL: Golden Sea has acquired a majority stake in Follow-Me, bringing the Dutch performer-tracking specialist into the Chinese live entertainment technology group’s portfolio while allowing it to retain its independent status. The agreement was concluded on 8 September and gives Follow-Me access to Golden Sea’s engineering resources, manufacturing capacity

Safety & Security Asia 2026 Launches the Smart Cities Initiative

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SINGAPORE: A smart city is only as strong as the intelligence connecting it. This November, Safety & Security Asia (SSA) 2026 brings security, fire, health, emergency preparedness and systems integration together under one roof, with the new Smart Cities Initiative putting AI and connectivity at the centre of the conversation. Advanced

Jands Announces Geoff Smith as CEO

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AUSTRALIA: Jands has appointed Geoff Smith as CEO following 24 years with the distributor, with the appointment confirmed by the Jands board and announced by Chairman and Founder Paul Mulholland. Smith takes on the role after holding a succession of senior positions across the business, including more than five years as chief

Master Sound Productions Goes on a Claypaky Spree

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AUSTRALIA: Sydney-based Master Sound Productions has expanded its lighting inventory with eight Claypaky Mini-B washes, five MIDI-B washes and eight Mini-B spots, adding to an existing fleet that already includes Alpha Beam 700s and Alpha Spot HPE 700s ; all facilitated by Show Technology Australia & New Zealand –

Republik Pro AVL Takes Allen & Heath into Türkiye

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TURKEY: Allen & Heath has appointed Istanbul-based Republik Pro AVL as its distribution partner for Türkiye, with the company set to oversee sales, support and market development for the manufacturer’s installation, live sound and professional audio solutions across the territory. The partnership brings Kemal “Kal” Yener, Founder of Republik and

Beyond Words, Heard in Full at Istana Budaya

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ETA’s Publisher Thomas Richard recounts his visit to Kuala Lumpur's Istana Budaya for an evening of extraordinary musicianship; which revealed how great sound reinforcement should be experienced — not noticed. Unlike most of the projects we cover, this was not a system demonstration, technical presentation or carefully arranged listening session. I

DiGiCo Keeps Dermot Kennedy’s Expanding Tour in Channel

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APAC: Dermot Kennedy’s The Weight of the Woods Tour is proving as demanding technically as it is ambitious geographically, with front-of-house engineer Will Donbavand and monitor engineer Michael Fitzsimmons (Fitzy) relying on DiGiCo consoles as the Irish singer/songwriter’s production moves from Europe into North America, Asia, New Zealand and Australia. Audio

d&b audiotechnik Korea Rebrands as ECHTEC Korea

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KOREA: d&b audiotechnik Korea has changed its company name to ECHTEC Korea, introducing a new corporate identity while retaining its role as the German manufacturer’s official distributor in South Korea. Effective immediately, the newly named company will continue under the leadership of CEO Daniel Kim, with the existing team,

Lighting a Nation on a Stadium Scale

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SINGAPORE: Singapore’s National Day Parade (NDP) 2026 marked the nation’s 61st birthday with a return to the National Stadium for the first time in a decade. Staged before approximately 42,000 to 45,000 spectators, the celebration centred on the theme “Go Beyond Self” and the wider “Go Beyond!” spirit.  Spanning the

L-Acoustics Invests in Djaayz to Put DJs at the Heart of Hospitality Sound

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GLOBAL: L-Acoustics has taken a strategic investment in Djaayz, the platform connecting venues with DJs, alongside a commercial partnership designed to reshape how hospitality businesses approach music and sound. With more than 14,000 DJs available and over 100 venues already using the platform, the alliance brings together artist discovery

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