PRG has announced the expansion of its Middle East operations into the State of Qatar. This strategic move builds on PRG’s successful delivery of world-class events in the region, including the FIFA Fan Festival, World Aquatics Championships, and the AFC Asian Cup Opening Ceremony. With Qatar continuing to establish itself as a hub for international events, PRG sees the nation as a vital market for its continued regional growth. Since its expansion into Saudi Arabia in 2021, PRG Middle East has grown significantly and continues to invest in cutting-edge equipment, facilities, and talent. These investments have solidified PRG’s reputation as…
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Chopra Sound, the long-serving rental company based in Jaipur, has taken a major step forward by investing in 24 of Martin Audio’s flagship WPL line array enclosures. This will redefine large scale event production for the family business across the Indian north-west state of Rajasthan. Now in its 50th year the company placed the order — which also includes 16 SXH218 (2 x 18”) subwoofers and 10 iKON amplifiers — with VMT, Martin Audio’s exclusive Indian distributor. They, in turn, emphasised that the scale of the system enables Chopras to cover even the largest venues with ease, ensuring consistent clarity…
ISLE 2026, Asia’s largest Smart Display and Integrated System trade event, is set to take place at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre in China from 5-7 March 2026. ISLE 2026 will showcase innovations from brands such as Leyard, Absen, Unilumin, LEDman, AOTO, LianTronics, BOE, Skyworth, Hikvision and Hisense, with an expected footprint of 90,000 m² exhibition area, over 1,000 exhibitors, and 200,000+ professional visitors from more than 100 countries. Thousands of new products and solutions will be put on stage in ISLE 2026, showcasing the latest breakthroughs and diverse application scenarios in display and AV integration technology. At…
Egyptian superstar Tamer Hosny delivered a show-stopping performance that left fans in awe with an Adamson Systems Engineering sound system, deployed by Showtech Productions Bahrain. Known for its unmatched power, clarity, and precision, the Adamson E-Series serves as one of the company’s flagship large-format line arrays. This system has supported international tours and stadium scale productions across the globe, earning its reputation as a solution for artists who demand excellence in live sound. Producing a concert for an artist of Tamer Hosny’s caliber requires exceptional attention to detail, especially when delivering sound to a large, open amphitheater. The production team…
Renkus-Heinz has welcomed Rahul Mankar to the team as Regional Sales Manager for the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Mankar brings 17 years of sales experience with him, having worked in various strategic, decision-making roles with a particular focus on audio-visual experiences within the luxury-tech space. “I’m truly honoured to join Renkus‑Heinz as Regional Sales Manager MEA,” said Mankar. “This role represents a strategic opportunity to channel my passion for sound in partnership with a visionary leader in professional audio by ensuring the right loudspeaker technology is applied and implemented to the right environments.” With a proven track record in…
When the DiGiCo Quantum 852 first launched at an exclusive event in England in 2023, it caused a stir with its capabilities and size. At the time, Kyle Robson and Duncan Riley of DWR Distribution attended the launch and were blown away by DiGiCo’s new flagship console leaping ahead of the still popular DiGiCo SD7. Robson recently secured the purchase of a DiGiCo Quantum 852 to a client in the African market. The sale was orchestrated by Bizala Tshingalu, otherwise known by all as Mr B, of Glue It Sticks. Mr. B is an experienced and passionate sound engineer both…
NMK Electronics, a Midwich Group Company, brought the region’s PROAV community together for a much-needed pause before the event season picks up. Hosted at Wavehouse, Atlantis The Palm, the NMK Season Kick-Off 2025 treated the PROAV community to a night that combined laidback energy with purpose, a space where over 350 professionals came together to unwind, catch up, and reset before the season ahead. Arcade games, bowling, live music, and prize draws kept the energy flowing, while brand showcases and demo zones offered a glimpse into the technologies shaping the future. The evening featured leading names such as Chauvet Professional,…
HK Audio has appointed Hi-Tech Audio Video Systems as its new exclusive distributor for India. With the agreement in place, the new distribution partner already has stock of HK Audio equipment to cater to the country’s bustling live events and fixed installation markets. Based in the city of Noida in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state, Hi-Tech Audio Video Systems has more than 25 years of experience in the professional AV market serving customers across the country. As a first stage in the new partnership, the distributor has already visited HK Audio’s St Wendel HQ to receive COSMO training and to…
Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) has made a huge investment in new lighting equipment. This follows another substantial Robe purchase earlier in 2024. The Robe numbers on this one are 60 iFORTES, 60 iFORTE LTXs, eight IFORTE LTX FS Cameras, 80 iTetra2 battens, 100 LEDBeam 350s, 12 iBOLTS and four RoboSpot BaseStations (added to the four CTME already owned), making eight in total. Added to these are the 24 FORTES and 80 LEDBeam 350s in the inventory that arrived earlier in 2024 with the first batch of four RoboSpots. Sam Connolly, CTME’s Head of Lighting & Power, explained that all…
Cape Town technicians and anyone interested in servicing and troubleshooting lighting fixtures are invited to attend hands-on Robe Fixture Maintenance Training with Tyler Pugin taking place on 11 June 2025 from 9 am to 5pm at DWR Distribution, Cape Town. This workshop will cover everything about caring for your Robe lighting fixtures—from troubleshooting issues to cleaning techniques and routine maintenance. Topics will cover: fixture maintenance and basic practices, advanced troubleshooting, fixture and PCB architecture, firmware updates and calibrations Participants need to bring metric tools, including electrical and 8mm flat blade screwdrivers, no. 1 and no. 2 Philips screwdrivers, 2mm -…
Following the recent announcement of Mediatech Africa’s long-awaited return in 2026, organisers have confirmed an important venue and date change. After close consultation with key industry stakeholders, the expo will now take place at the at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit and International Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg from 1–3 July 2026. Mediatech Africa is the continent’s largest and most established trade show dedicated to professional audiovisual, broadcast, media, and live event technology. The show brings together industry professionals, technology providers, creatives, and decision-makers for three days of hands-on demos, networking, and innovation. It serves as a platform for both global…
Ed Sheeran’s Mathematics world tour completed its India leg in February, employing a KSL PA system from d&b audiotechnik’s SL-Series to address the need for a lightweight, flexible system with no compromise in sound quality. The tour also marked a couple of notable firsts for the region’s live touring industry, while keeping the tunes clean and the audiences happy. As Ed Sheeran’s Mathematics world tour progresses around the globe, Mumbai-based pro audio specialist NJSM ProSound Pvt, a part of the SOUND.COM Group, supplied a KSL sound system from d&b audiotechnik for the challenging India leg – plus a historical milestone…
