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…
Author: James Robertson
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…
Previously known as Phoenix Networks, the Bhopal-based company has officially transitioned to Phoenix Networks Global Pvt. Ltd., reflecting its growing footprint outside India. The new identity marks a forward-facing evolution catalysed by the company’s production support for the Kathmandu Music Festival in Nepal in late 2024. “The transformation to Phoenix Networks Global reflects more than a name change—it reflects our growing global footprint, fuelled by the overwhelming success of our services for the Kathmandu Music Festival,” explains Animesh Mishra, Founder Director of the company. “We’ve always believed in setting new benchmarks, and this rebranding aligns with our vision of offering…
Astera has partnered with Procom Middle East to become its exclusive distributor in the stage and events market for the GCC region. The partnership marks a strategic move to expand Astera’s footprint across the Middle East through Procom’s extensive AV and lighting distribution network. Procom’s market expertise, technical capability, and customer-first approach make it an ideal partner for Astera’s regional growth. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Procom Middle East to strengthen our presence in the GCC,” said Sebastian Bückle, Chief Sales Officer at Astera. “The team at Procom has the regional knowledge, technical expertise, and passion for lighting…
INFiLED has worked with logistics company, DP World to create a high-performance, energy efficient outdoor LED display for the company’s head office in Jebel Ali Port. DP World wanted to create an immersive welcome experience for VIP visitors and global partners. One that would reflect its brand personality, even before visitors had stepped into the building. DP World needed a big-screen, super-reliable LED display to bring their vision to life. To overcome potential issues such as the extreme temperature, excessive power consumption and hazards from dust and downpours, INFiLED modified and built an OREZ2.6-Plus display, selected from its small-pitch, high-contrast…
Johannesburg-based theatrical lighting rental specialist Splitbeam – part of the Gearhouse South Africa Group – has invested in new Robe ESPRITE Fresnels and Tetra2 moving lights to help service its busy, vibrant, and varied client base. The 48 ESPRITES were purchased with the HCF (High Colour Fidelity) LED engines installed and Splitbeam simultaneously bought the HP (High Power) TRANSFERABLE ENGINES to have handy for swapping these out according to the show’s requirements, together with a set of PC lenses to offer a choice of ESPRITE Fresnel or PC. The company is strongly ‘brand-agnostic’ explained managing director, Alistair Kilbee, so the…
Ovation has added the L-Acoustics L2 system to its inventory. Comprising L2 x12, L2D x4, and KS28 x32—supplied through its long-standing partner NMK Electronics—this latest investment cements Ovation’s position as one of the top L-Acoustics inventory holders in the region. Ovation launched its UAE dry hire business exactly 10 years ago, starting with a strong focus on video before expanding into lighting and audio. When it came time to upgrade their audio offering, they chose to invest in a brand that consistently featured on top-tier technical riders: L-Acoustics. Their inventory had already included 5XT, Syva, and Kara II, and with…
HH Audio has appointed Eddie Tan as its new HH Divisional Sales and Tech Support Manager for the APACMEA region from 1 July. Reporting to Ian Wright, Director of HH Audio, Tan will be responsible for the overall growth of HH within the APACMEA territory and will also provide our partners with technical support and product & systems training. Tan brings HH a wealth of knowledge and experience in both the commercial audio and professional audio/live sound, and has a proven track record in sales, technical support and after-sales. Tan also has extensive technical qualifications, which boost the standard of…
AVAIL Distribution, an international distributor of professional AV technology, has added Martin Audio to its portfolio of AV brands, after reaching an agreement to handle the brand in key Central Asian territories. Initially this will include Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, with a later review further down the line. Headquartered in Dubai, with offices in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, this strategic partnership reinforces AVAIL’s commitment to expanding its portfolio with world-class audio solutions for live sound, rental, and installation markets. Martin Audio’s cutting-edge systems—including portable, touring, and installed solutions—will now be available to dealers, system integrators, and rental companies across Central Asia…
Global event crewing specialist Showforce has promoted several of its key team members in the Middle East as it looks to strengthen and expand its account management and operations departments. The company recognises and rewards the contribution of long-standing team members Ann Dacumos, Ricky Holland, Diana Lucena, Haroon Nasir, Izceah Palmes and Amir Tufail. Ann Dacumos steps up to head of account management – Middle East with direct reports Diana Lucena and Izceah Palmes both promoted to senior account handlers. Ann manages many of Showforce’s tier one clients on a day-to-day basis, including Coca Cola Arena, Dubai Opera, Creative Technology…
Martin Professional Middle East hosted the team from Nulty+ for a hands-on, immersive session at its state-of-the-art Experience Centre. The exclusive event provided a deep dive into the world of projection mapping and experiential design, showcasing the transformative power of Barco projectors in visual experience. The interactive session highlighted Barco’s projection mapping technology, demonstrating its remarkable capabilities in crafting dynamic, large-scale visual experiences. Attendees actively participated in hands-on demonstrations, gaining practical insights into how advanced projection technology can redefine architectural spaces and elevate storytelling through light and motion. From initial concept development to final execution, the session underscored how Barco’s…
Obsidian Control Systems recently played a show-stopping control role at the 2025 IIFA Awards at the JECC Grounds in Jaipur, India, where Bollywood’s brightest stars took center stage. Supported by VMT, Obsidian’s official Indian distribution partner, Wizcraft International Entertainment produced the show as a live event production masterclass, where Obsidian’s NX4, NX2, NXP and NETRON EN12 handled 600 lighting fixtures across 24 universes with unmatched finesse. The Obsidian consoles delivered intuitive programming and lightning-fast adaptability, allowing for dynamic lighting transitions and high-impact cues. The NXP expansion wing provided scalable control for the large setup, while the NETRON EN12 ensured flawless…
