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…
Author: James Robertson
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…
Public safety services company ESM Operations oversaw the complex public safety requirements at the World Defense Show (WDS), 8 – 12 February 2026), held in Saudi Arabia. The five-day event, which showcased exhibitors from across all five defence domains; Land, Air, Sea, Space, and Security, featured an extensive live land and air displays of advanced military assets. Whilst conducted in controlled areas, the demonstrations of advanced military technologies and manned/unmanned systems, by their very nature, pose safety risks. As a major international event with thousands of delegates, high-ranking officials, and exhibitors from 89 countries, the venue is a high-density area,…
HK Audio has marked a major milestone in its international growth with the launch of the first COSMO line array system in India. The system was officially introduced in early January and delivered to North Indian rental company Rajan Amplifiers. For HK Audio, the move represents a strategic step into a rapidly growing market. “The Indian market is extremely dynamic and highly competitive,” said David Leonhard, International Sales Manager at HK Audio. “While our presence has traditionally been stronger in other East Asian regions, India is clearly one of our key markets for medium- and long-term growth. With more COSMO…
The International Live Music Conference and Pollstar are joining forces to launch a first-of-its-kind international event: the Live Summit Middle East. Hosted by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, and produced by Ethara, the event will take place in Abu Dhabi from 7-8 December 2026 and be a strategic platform for knowledge-sharing, dialogue, collaboration and partnership building. Live Summit Middle East will convene 500 senior leaders and decision-makers from across the live entertainment ecosystem – promoters, venue operators, agents, festival organisers, technology innovators and policymakers – for two days of keynotes, panel discussions, roundtables and curated networking.…
Blackmotion Production’s new Absen NT2.6 V2 has been five years in the making. In December 2025, Kagiso ‘KG’ Moima took ownership of the new LED screen from DWR Distribution, and what was predominantly a lighting-focused business has now embraced the world of LED display. In a short period, founder KG has already put the Absen panels to work on projects ranging from a Redbull event in Illovo to a conference at Airports Company South Africa, the Fak’ugesi Awards — celebrating Africa’s digital rebels, disruptors, and dreamers in animation, gaming, XR, and design and the National Skills Fund’s (NSF) Media Launch titled…
Adamson has appointed Lewminadio Technologies as its exclusive distributor for India, marking a significant step in expanding the brand’s reach across a rapidly growing professional Indian audio market. This partnership builds on Adamson’s long-standing success in the country, where its systems have powered many of India’s most ambitious concerts, festivals, worship gatherings, and large-format events. Lewminadio will ensure that Adamson clients across India will benefit from improved product availability, stronger national support, and a highly knowledgeable team capable of guiding both new and established clients toward the right solutions for their projects. “We are honoured to be appointed as the…
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…
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…
