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Managing director of Big Chill promoter Festival Republic cited Olympics and artist availability as key reasons to put festival on ice in 2012, writes Erica Basnicki.

Riedel Communications’ RockNet chosen to distribute on-site audio for live Andrea Bocelli concert in New York and Belo Horizonte, Brazil, writes Erica Basnicki.

Don’t Think, a film by acclaimed director Adam Smith, is the world’s first concert film cinema release mixed in Dolby Surround 7.1, writes Erica Basnicki.

Martin Audio’s Multi-cellular Loudspeaker Array tames bouncing sound waves at the former cinema for rock hero assemblage Chickenfoot, writes Erica Basnicki.

DiGiCo launched its new UB MADI interface (under the DiGiCo Solutions moniker) at NAMM last week, writes Dave Robinson.

Last week's NAMM show saw Mackie reveal its new DL1608 digital live sound mixer which boasts iPad control, writes Paul Watson.

After taking delivery of Innovason equipment in 2011 Imlight has now been appointed the manufacturer's Russian distributor, writes Paul Watson.

The Live Music Bill has now passed its third reading and report stage in the House of Commons which bodes well for smaller venues in the UK, writes Paul Watson.

Audio visual specialist QAV has announced the acquisition of an L-Acoustics Kiva Kilo line array system, writes Paul Watson.

Legislation that would make it easier for small venues in the UK to host live music has been cleared in the House of Commons.

AED Rent has become the first company to make a substantial investment in the new JBL VTX loudspeaker system, reports Marc Maes. The huge order - over 300 cabinets plus nearly 200 Crown power amps – will ship to the dry-hire outfit in February.

Audio over IP provider will bring the International Piano Festival to a global audience this year through the power of streaming media

OEM specialist Pascal A/S has launched the S-PRO2 amplifier module, reported to be the world’s smallest 2 x 500W (1,000W bridge mode) amp with integrated power supply, writes Erica Basnicki.

More than 350,000 votes helped to determine the results of this year’s Festival Awards Europe, which took place last week at Groningen’s De Oosterport in The Netherlands. (Image: Mike Breeuwer)

An Electro-Voice employee for more than 45 years, Jim Long (pictured) retired from the company in December after a hugely productive career in which he became one of the industry’s most respected individuals.