For the first time ever, the TPiMEA Awards will include company categories for 2026. These company categories will be judged by a panel of industry leaders from some of the top event agencies, venues and promoters from across the Middle East. The company applications, which are now open, will challenge each company to demonstrate to the judges why it is a worthy winner in its chosen category. The judging panel will score each application, and the companies with the highest score will be put forward to the shortlist, which will then be voted on by the wider industry. The overall…
Author: James Robertson
AV Unlimited and 4LED have become the first rental and hiring company in South Africa to take ownership of an Absen NT1.9 V2, purchased from DWR Distribution. Owned by Guillaume and Arnaud Ducray, AV Unlimited (AVU) is a Johannesburg-based technical supply company delivering comprehensive technical solutions. 4LED was created to support the industry, as a dedicated LED company, operating as a separate entity from AVU and supports customers who use Absen products. “I vowed never to buy a smaller LED pitch than 3mm, and here we are with 1.9mm,” laughed Guillaume Ducray. “The eventing space has evolved, and this 1.9mm…
Star Live and Electra have announced a strategic collaboration to support the delivery of major live events and complex temporary venues across Saudi Arabia, with a wider focus on the Middle East. The collaboration combines Star Live’s global expertise in staging, structures, seating and modular solutions with Electra’s established leadership in premium fit-out, bespoke temporary structures, furniture and end-to-end experiential delivery, creating a joined-up, turnkey offer for clients operating in the region. Saudi Arabia continues to invest heavily in culture, entertainment and sport, increasing both the pace and scale of delivery. As a result, clients are increasingly looking for delivery…
Beyon Group has announced ‘Terminal 4 by Beyon’ a brand new 3,500 seater world-class music and entertainment venue at Exhibition World Bahrain. Grammy Award-Winning artist, John Mayer has been confirmed as the first international performance in the new venue in 2026. The auditorium is designed by architect Marwan Lockman at SL Architects who also created the 10,000 seater Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre where Metallica recently performed. ‘Terminal 4 by Beyon’ boasts state-of-the-art acoustics specifically engineered for live performances, ensuring exceptional sound quality and clarity across multiple event formats. Its creators aim to accommodate a broad spectrum of programming, including international…
After enjoying a long and successful trading relationship with Tech Ease Systems across the East African countries, Martin Audio has formalised the partnership by upgrading the reseller to full distributor status. Founded by systems consultant Vincent Kasule, the company had been promoting the brand on an informal basis throughout Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, DR Congo, Rwanda and Burundi from as far back as 2018. “Since then, we have seen opportunities mature and been able to make the brand more visible in our region and at the same time eradicate ‘fake’ products,” he said. Speaking generally about the trading conditions, Vincent confirmed:…
Showforce’s KSA operation is integral to its global business. Investment in the team and building on the foundations that it has laid is very much a part of the company’s long-term plans. “From the outset, we’ve been fully aligned with the Saudi Vision 2030 and committed to the KSA market – it’s always been about building a business that has a strong presence and meaningful partnerships with all stakeholders,” said founder and Chief Executive, Ian Spendlove. Since the KSA office opened in September 2023, Showforce has grown its team, with over 400 active crew now in the country. The majority…
The Saudi Music Commission, one of 11 sector-specific commission under the Ministry of Culture, today announced Riyadh Music Week 2025 (RMW25) due to take place on December 4th to 13th in Riyadh, a world-class celebration of music, culture, and innovation set to take place in the heart of the Kingdom. RMW25 is a platform, that brings together the music industry and partners across different sectors, serving as a catalyst for the further growth and expansion of Saudi Arabia’s music industry, bridging local and global talent. RMW25 will feature headline partnerships with SRMG, and MDLBEAST, while mobilising an expansive citywide program…
A special Afrikaans is 100 Jaar Groot (Afrikaans celebrates 100 Years) centenary concert was staged at the DHL Stadium in Green Point, Cape Town, South Africa, a magical location with breathtaking views of Table Mountain in the background. Produced by Coleske Artists and featuring over 30 special collaborations by leading Afrikaans artists, it marked 100 years of the Afrikaans language being officially recognised, highlighting its diversity, rich linguistic heritage and multicultural origins in the Cape. The event sold out in a single morning. Joshua Cutts and Andre Siebrits from Visual Frontier were in charge of the lighting design, featuring over…
Indian composer, musician, record producer and multi-instrumentalist Allahrakka Rahman’s 2025 Wonderment Tour travelled across the globe, including shows in Hyderabad, Pune, and Mumbai. Each of the performances used Fourier Audio’s transform.engine, a VST3 plugin host server that lets live sound engineers run VST3 plugins with extremely low latency. The transform.engine was utilised by both FOH engineer Riyasdeen Riyan and monitor engineer Mark Thomas, who were also pairing it with Fourier’s transform.suite ’25 software bundle on their respective DiGiCo Quantum338 consoles. Thomas said that he and Riyan, initially discovered the transform.engine online, via social media. “We heard about it and then…
L-Acoustics debuted its recently formed Middle East, Africa & Eurasia Application Team at an exclusive technology showcase on 5 November, 2025 at Dubai’s Theater of Digital Art. The event marked the first major regional appearance for the dedicated three-person team, reflecting the company’s strategic commitment to delivering world-class technical support in one of its fastest-growing markets. The Dubai event brought together more than 125 industry professionals for hands-on demonstrations of L-Acoustics’ L2 line source array and L-ISA immersive audio technology across multiple vertical markets, from live events and sports venues to themed entertainment, hospitality, and house of worship applications. Attendees…
RCF has opened a new regional office in Dubai. This strategic expansion enhances proximity to the market and strengthens relationships with distributors, rental companies, integrators, and consultants. To lead this initiative, Yannik Dahms has been appointed Middle East Technical Business Developer for RCF and TT+ AUDIO. Yannik brings extensive experience as Application Engineer at RCF France. With a solid background as an instructor and system designer, Yannik will now play a key role in enabling RCF technologies throughout the region, providing field support and overseeing team coordination for all related activities. Fully operational since November 2025, the new Middle East…
PRG has expanded its Middle East operations into the State of Qatar. This strategic move builds on PRG’s successful delivery of 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 a trusted technical delivery…
