Halwani Audio Visual (HAV) and HARMAN Professional Solutions has opened the inaugural HAV/HARMAN Experience Centre in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This collaboration between HAV and HARMAN Professional marks a significant milestone in enhancing customer experience and expanding operations within the region. The Jeddah location joins a network of HARMAN Professional’s global experience centres situated in key international hubs such as Los Angeles, London, Singapore, Shanghai, along with other distributor-led experience centres in separate regions worldwide. Additionally, HAV’s decision to also relocate its headquarters to this dynamic new space underscores its commitment to delivering unparalleled service to clients. As a partner of…
Author: Alicia Pollitt
On 2 December 2023, the UAE celebrated its 52nd Union Day with a spectacular ceremony at Expo City’s Jubilee Park. Wonder Works were delighted to have been invited back for a sixth consecutive year to provide technical direction, production management and CAD design services for the show. Aligning with COP28 and the Year of Sustainability, the ceremony was an exploration of the UAE’s sustainability journey. Working alongside Creative Director Es Devlin and creative agency People, Wonder Works was responsible for bringing Devlin’s creative vision to life, which combined captivating performances and innovative production technology to tell the story of the…
Martin Audio has announced the appointment of Atempo as its new Turkish distributor. Established in 1985 from a base in Ankara, with offices in Antalya and Istanbul, it today has more than 145 personnel and provides full technology packages across all market segments. According to co-owner and CEO, Volkan Konuralp. “We have recognised the constant improvement of the brand and development of the Martin Audio portfolio since their acquisition by Focusrite and we believed the products would fit perfectly with our current portfolio and customers.” Thus back in late November they initiated talks with the British manufacturer, proposing the idea…
Qatar hosted the Opening Ceremony of the AFC Asian Cup at the 88,000-capacity Lusail Stadium. The ceremony comprised a full-size stage in midfield with a set featuring sand dunes, colourful costumes, and visuals around a central motif of giant mirrored petals. Broadcast internationally across the Middle East, Asia and Australasia, the 21-minute visual extravaganza, Mirrors, The Lost Chapter from the Book of Kelileh Wa Demneh, was a triumph of theatrical story-telling. It was struck in just 27 minutes by 700 stage hands, in choreography as coordinated as the performers who preceded them, before the first match of the tournament kicked…
DirectOut announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with 7Hertz. This collaboration emphasised DirectOut’s commitment to providing audio solutions through an innovative and forward-thinking distribution partner in the Middle East region. John Parkhouse, Senior Live Audio Consultant at 7Hertz, expressed his enthusiasm: “We are very happy to welcome DirectOut to our portfolio at 7Hertz. The alignment of our core philosophies has seamlessly paved the way for a straightforward and exciting partnership.” Lorenzo Sassi, Business Development Manager at DirectOut commented on the partnership: “DirectOut is delighted to join forces with 7Hertz to bring our innovative audio technology solutions to…
Istanbul-based Sound Creative Technics have made a substantial investment in an Outline loudspeaker system. The acquisition included 24 GTO line-array elements, 24 DBS 18-2 subwoofers, 24 Mantas compact line-array enclosures, a Newton FPGA processor and a complete, ready-racked power, rigging, accessory and cabling solution. Company Director and Partner Sarper Ulusel described the selection process and why BCT have chosen Outline: “Our goal in choosing a new audio equipment brand was to find something unique and impactful for the Turkish market, not just another popular name. We spent about a year evaluating different brands, looking for one that offered us more…
Martin Audio has announced the promotion of sales administrator Suraj Vadher to the role of EMEA Sales Executive. With a background in music production, Vadher also gained wide experience in MI while working for Andertons Music Co in Guildford, UK. Moving to Bucks a couple of years ago to take up his role at Martin Audio, Vadher quickly became familiar with customers, helping to manage the day-to-day sales orders and delivery schedule while providing timely updates to any changes. Vadher saw an opportunity for a more face-to-face sales role when Richard Van Nairn left his post. He declared an interest in…
Durban-based AV Company, run by the father and son combo of Craig and Keagan Browning, has invested in its first MA Lighting grandMA3 console with the purchase of a grandMA3 compact XT. The console, delivered by South African distributors DWR, is the second MA console in AV Company’s inventory, following a dot2 acquired in 2016. As the company has grown and expanded, especially as events re-started so enthusiastically after the pandemic, “We simply needed a bigger console to handle larger and more complex shows that we do,” explained Keagan. “MA Lighting is consistently on international riders, the brand has an…
South Africa-based rental and production company Sound Stylists has invested in 24 Robe PAINTE moving lights, the first part of an order that has been delivered via South African Distributor DWR. The new moving lights join around 300 other Robe luminaires in the Sound Stylists inventory and will be used on their diverse mix of corporate shows and events. Owner and founder Kevin Glover explained that they are in the process of consolidating and rationalising the lighting kit as work has steadily returned after the pandemic. They specifically wanted a compact LED fixture with shutters, and “something bright, reliable and…
LEA Professional has partnered with AV distributor Avientek, utilising the company’s widespread vendor and channel partner network throughout the region. “A key part of our growth strategy focuses on our continuous dedication to delivering user-friendly, quality AV products sourced from globally renowned vendors such as LEA Professional,” VM Manu, Director of Avientek shared. “LEA amplifiers and solutions are a perfect complement to our portfolio. Its ongoing commitment to innovation, combined with its well-established and dependable technology, instils the assurance we require to address the needs of our valued customers.” “Avientek’s presence throughout the region and strong track record supporting technologically…
Following a significant investment group-wide in Ayrton fixtures last year, PRG Middle East enhanced its product range to include the newly launched Argo 6 FX as well as Ayrton Cobra, Domino Wash and additional Domino Profiles, custom-modified Dominos for PRG Groundcontrol and Ayrton Eurus. Director of Asset Strategy for PRG in the Middle East, Phil Smith, commented: “Continuing our asset strategy with additional Ayrton products was an easy choice for us to make. Market demand for high-end, durable fixtures is clear, and so our investment strategy across the summer was to enhance our existing range to include additional IP65 fixtures…
Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) has expanded its audio services through an investment in d&b audiotechnik products. This move positions CTME as the region’s largest stockholder of d&b equipment. In 2022, CTME took the lead in introducing the XSL line array module to the region, showcasing its commitment to innovation. The expanded inventory includes a range of d&b products, such as the AL-Series, Y-Series Point Source, V-Series Point Source, V-SUB, E-Series, S-Series, and D80 Amplifiers. Wissam Shaheen, CTME’s Head of Audio, explained: “The debut of the XSL line array module has been particularly well-received, enabling us to deliver unparalleled sonic…
