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…
Author: James Robertson
In August 2025, the Bunyodkor Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan hosted Jennifer Lopez’s Up All Night: Live in 2025 tour. The show was watched by over 31,000 attendees and marked the country’s first performance of an American A-list artist. YASTREB-Sound supplied a DiGiCo Quantum 326 at front of house and Quantum 338 at the monitor position. Tashkent-based YASTREB-Sound is a leading provider of technical event support. The company has worked hard to earn its place as one of the region’s top rental and sales companies and supplied the entire audio system for this special event in the country’s largest stadium. YASTREB-Sound’s…
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…
As events increasingly feature heavier rigging setups—particularly large LED screens—Cape Town-based Core Productions has taken a proactive step to enhance safety by investing in a CHAINMASTER CELLMASTER load cell monitoring solution, supplied by DWR Distribution. The new load monitoring system was immediately put to use mainly focused on rigging LED screens due to the weight implications that gets spread across points. For company owner Bernard Gramann, the investment provided both technical control and much-needed peace of mind. CELLMASTER, the wireless load cell monitoring solution from CHAINMASTER, delivers precise monitoring and logging for rigging installations. Core Production’s new gear comprises eight…
The Esports World Cup (EWC) AFT_r Concerts 2025 pushed the boundaries of live entertainment in the Middle East this summer, setting a new benchmark for what audiences in the region can expect from large-scale concert experiences. Boasting a diverse lineup of international superstars and regional talent at the 8,000 capacity ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, concertgoers attended live performances across four weeks which stood out from the crowd thanks to the impactful visual display. Delivered by integrator Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) for entertainment company MDLBeast, the production combined cutting-edge LED technology, sophisticated media systems, and advanced lighting design…
Throughout September and into the first week of October 2025, 7Hertz has hosted: ‘The 1 SOUND Experience’ in Beirut, Lebanon — marking the very first stop of 1 SOUND’s listening sessions. The series will continue in the UAE, with Dubai set to experience 1 SOUND for the very first time towards the end of the year, introducing its vibrant audio scene to industry professionals across the Emirates. High above the bustling city, on a rooftop in the heart of Beirut, U.S.-made 1 SOUND loudspeakers were unveiled to the region in a series of private, invitation-only sessions. Handpicked guests — including…
MGG Productions has deployed its newly-acquired L-Acoustics K2 sound system at the Toyota Innibos Lowveld National Arts Festival, marking a significant milestone as the company celebrates its 25th anniversary year. The strategic investment in K2 technology represents MGG’s continued growth and positions them to take on increasingly important projects across diverse market sectors. Since its inception in 2004, Toyota Innibos has evolved into one of South Africa’s most significant cultural celebrations. This year’s 3-day festival welcomed 78,800 attendees across a 9,500 m² audience area, featuring eight theatre productions, ten music and lifestyle shows, and performances by over 35 of South…
Fohhn Audio has welcomed Griffiths Zachariah as the company’s new Sales & Business Development Manager for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. This strategic appointment strengthens Fohhn’s presence in one of the world’s most dynamic growth markets. Based in Dubai, Zachariah brings over 20 years of experience in the professional AV industry, including senior roles with international manufacturers and distributors. He has built an extensive network of more than 10,000 LinkedIn followers and possesses deep expertise in developing high-performance sales channels, driving market growth, and delivering complex audio projects from initial design to final commissioning. Speaking about his new…
