Our live features examine the kit used and the issues faced at some of Europe’s most important gigs, plus opinion from the personalities involved.

DAS Audio's marketing director Robert Giner talks to Paul Watson about the state of Spain's live music industry and reveals his company's philosophy in moving things forward in a difficult climate...

TTA system takes to the stage at Swedish Opera House refurbishment amid a number of technology firsts, including the new Sony wireless system, writes Dave Robinson.

Phase One of Adamson System Engineering’s ‘Project Energia’ roll-out has been met with much acclaim in Asia, Europe and the US. Dave Robinson find out why the new ‘covert’ technology is generating such enthusiasm.

PSNE spent two days in the clubs of Ibiza this summer. Nick Beck introduces the island to those who should know better, while Dave Robinson stands dangerously close to some subwoofers.

US-based Kaltman Creations has its eye on extending its business outside of America after a successful InfoComm 2011 in Florida where its new Invisible Waves X RF analyser received plenty of attention. Dave Robinson reports...

Matt Napier has just returned from a six-month stint with Kylie on her Aphrodite tour. Although he began as a FOH engineer, he fell into monitors and has worked with a string of pop acts including Blue, Madonna, and The Spice Girls. Paul Watson talks to Napier about how his role has changed over the years...

A string of international artists descended on Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium this month to perform at Michael Forever: a tribute concert celebrating the life and music of Michael Jackson, which was broadcast live to cinemas across Europe courtesy of Red-TX. Paul Watson reports...

Peavey once again teamed up with the Jagermeister brand to bring its Versarray 212 system to stages all over the UK at a string of this summer's major festivals, including Sonisphere. Dave Robinson rocks up.

Stefano Carbon is FOH engineer for Italian classic pianist and composer Giovanni Allevi. Mike Clark reveals some of the mic placement techniques he deploys for the piano ace’s monumental concerts and his preferred set-up at FOH position...

The South Coast has a strong pedigree in loudspeaker technology: Turbosound, Funktion One, B&W... Now, as Jim Evans reports, there is a further name to add to the list in the form of Traction Sound, whose directors are confident they can succeed in a crowded marketplace.

During its four-month summer season, Regent’s Park Open Air theatre becomes one of London’s largest, selling out its 1,200+ capacity night after night. For the 2011 run, sound designer Mike Walker once again drafted in the talents of the TiMax2 SoundHub audio delay-matrix, and for the first time, TiMax Tracker automation, writes Dave Robinson.

Dave Swallow has worked FOH for a number of major artists, perhaps more notably the late Amy Winehouse, who he also tour managed. Paul Watson talks to Swallow about live mixing, PA systems, and his recent think-tank seminars at PLASA 2011...

As a teenager, Alex Cooper walked into his first job at Klark Teknik - and stayed there for the next 30 years. He is currently migrating to a new position at XTA/MC2 Audio, having played no small part in establishing Midas as one of the world's leading live console manufacturers, writes Phil Ward.

Simon Duff recently listened in on sounds inspired by an MRI scanner combined with a live string quartet at an immersive event at Wilton’s Music Hall in London.

Head of sound Derrick Zieba tells Dave Robinson of his fondness for the WOMAD festival, which this year surpassed all expectations with a formidable list of performers including Alabama 3, I Am Kloot, Rodrigo Y Gabriela and Chapelier Fou (pictured).