Sennheiser Middle East will hold a webinar on RF system design for integrators, and AV professionals on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. The webinar will see Sennheiser break down the fundamentals of wireless spectrum, frequency coordination, DECT, and best practices for deploying reliable, interference free RF solutions. The online invite from Sennheiser said: “Whether you’re working on live events, studios, or corporate installations, this session will equip you with practical tools and insights to optimise your Sennheiser wireless systems with confidence.” The webinar takes place at 10:00am UAE time on 22 April. Register here.
Author: James Robertson
Sound Creations has announced the opening of Immersive Lab, a new creative-technology space located at its office in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Spanning 500 sq m, the facility is designed for AV professionals — including system integrators, consultants, technical teams from theatres and museums, as well as event and rental companies — and serves as a platform for hands-on work with advanced solutions in spatial audio, projection mapping, and stage lighting. Immersive Lab is designed as a working environment for experimentation, solution modelling, and real-scale testing of multimedia concepts. It enables industry professionals — including lighting designers, sound engineers, creative studios, and…
Unilumin has appointed DWR Distribution as the exclusive distributor of indoor fixed installation and rental LED displays, as well as a strategic partner for outdoor products, in South Africa. Unilumin is one of the largest LED manufacturers in the world, offering solutions across professional, commercial, outdoor, rental, creative, and UTV applications. This partnership allows DWR to offer a wide range of LED display options locally, supporting the needs of the rental and staging industry and system integrators. To all existing Unilumin display clients and partners, DWR Distribution remains committed to ensuring continuity of service and support. We encourage you to…
Multi-Media has purchased 24 Robe LEDBeam 350, 24 Robe Tetra2, and 4 Robe Esprite fixtures from DWR Distribution for their Johannesburg and Cape Town branches. Edwin Böhmer, lighting technician and designer at Multi-Media, is part of the well-known event and production company that has been delivering technical solutions and reliable service for more than 32 years. When Multi-Media’s Anrico du Plessis (CEO) and Jason Fritz (Director of Production and Technical) knew it was time to purchase new lighting equipment, they turned to Böhmer for his recommendations. “I showed them a few options, and luckily the Tetra2s were one of them,”…
Starway has appointed VUEAV as its official distribution partner for the Middle East region. This partnership ensures that AV professionals, integrators, and creators in the Middle East now have direct access to Starway’s cutting-edge portfolio, backed by VUEAV’s consultative support. Starway Management commented: “We are thrilled to entrust the growth of the Starway brand in the Middle East to such a highly specialised and dedicated team. VUEAV’s ability to make the ‘complex simple’ and their proven track record in high-end integration make them the ideal partner to bring our technology to the region’s most ambitious projects.” starway.eu
Outline has appointed Hi-Tech Audio Video Systems as its exclusive distributor for India, a market expanding at pace, driven by an accelerating live events scene and rapid infrastructure development across hospitality and retail. Founded with over two decades of hands-on expertise in professional AV distribution, Hi-Tech Audio Video Systems brings to the partnership a PAN India network, an in-house team of sound designers and application support specialists. The company has built its reputation on technical excellence and client-centred service across both live events and fixed installations – a profile that aligns naturally with Outline’s own standards and culture. India’s live…
Stage Audio Works Namibia (SAW Namibia) recently completed a series of free-to-join Streaming & AV Workshops at its Windhoek headquarters. Held on 17 February, industry professionals from across Namibia were invited to a full day of hands-on technology training, interactive demonstrations, and solution showcases. “We had the privilege of hosting over fifty industry professionals from Houses of Worship, Broadcasting, Retail, Government, Live Events, Content Creation, and Cinematography sectors,” said Johadrie de Villers, SAW Namibia General Manager. “The workshops provided a valuable platform for attendees to gain in-depth training on streaming workflows, video production systems, and AV integration, while creating meaningful…
The Guangzhou Entertainment Technology Show 2026 (GETshow) will be held at Zone A & D, Canton Fair Complex from 6-8 April 2026. The 2026 edition of the trade show will see a significant upgrade in scale, with a total exhibition area of 150,000 ㎡, 14 professional pavilions and more than 1,000 renowned global brand exhibitors. It covers core sectors including professional lighting, professional audio, cultural tourism equipment, LED displays, conference systems, stage effects, lasers and stage accessories. In addition to stands featuring new products, applications and technologies, the exhibition will also feature a series of adjacent events. Jointly organised by…
Roland Professional AV has appointed DWR Distribution as the official distributor for the Roland Professional AV product range in South Africa. The agreement was signed during Integrated Systems Europe 2026. This partnership represents an important step in Roland’s strategy to expand its presence across the African professional AV market and strengthen support for integrators, production companies, houses of worship, corporate AV teams and content creators across the region. Fran Gallego, responsible for Roland Professional AV sales development across Southern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, highlighted the strategic importance of the partnership for Roland’s expansion in the region. “Africa represents…
Due to the ongoing conflict within the GCC and surrounding regions, we have been assessing the feasibility of holding the TPiMEA Awards, which were scheduled for 14 May. After engaging with key stakeholders and members of the event industry across the region, it became clear that postponing the event from its original date would be the most responsible course of action. This was not a decision we took lightly. However, we believe that moving the Awards to a later date will allow us to deliver a night that truly celebrates the region’s live events community, while ensuring the safety and…
Video designers Impact Production redefined the canvas at the iconic Dubai Frame, transforming the landmark into a fully immersive live arena powered by Green Hippo’s Hippotizer Media Servers. Staged for approximately 500 invited guests and broadcast internationally, the one-night Red Bull Tetris World Final crowned the world champion of the legendary game in a setting that fused architecture, scenography, and sky. The central creative challenge was translating the instantly recognisable digital language of Tetris into a dynamic physical environment using LED surfaces, architectural lighting, and custom scenic elements. At the core of the visual system was a Hippotizer Karst+ Media…
Alex Kemanes and Dino Drimakis have announced the launch of the Women in AV & Tech Startup Prize, a global call designed to identify and back early-stage founders building practical, execution-ready solutions for the AV ecosystem and closely related fields. The competition is built as a long-term platform open to early-stage women founders. Announced during International Women’s month and supported by, AVIXA Women’s Council, a global community committed to supporting and empowering women in the technology and AV industry. In 2024, female-only founding teams received 2.3% of the $289 billion invested globally in venture capital around $6.7 billion underscoring the…
