Musikmesse & Prolight + Sound Continue to Evolve
Over 90,000 visitors from 152 countries made their way to Frankfurt , Germany for the Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound trade fairs and conferences from April 10-14 , 2018 .
The reintroduction of days reserved for trade visitors resulted in a
PHOTO : MESSE FRANKFURT
EXHIBITION / JOCHEN GUNTHER
decline in the number of private visitors from Germany , which organizers had anticipated . On the other hand , there was a 10 per cent increase in the share of trade visitors and more visitors from outside Germany , which organizers say resulted in a seven per cent increase in the level of exhibitor satisfaction .
One of this year ’ s focal points was immersive technologies , such as 3D and spatial audio , holograph projection and 360-degree film , and virtual and augmented reality . Held for the first time this year , the Immersive Technology Forum was given a positive reception by both visitors and exhibitors . Some companies took advantage of the opportunity to give visitors a taste of their future-oriented products in experiential demonstrations .
For 2019 , Messe Frankfurt says it is fulfilling a wish it has commonly heard from exhibitors for the two fairs to be held in parallel for all four days , unlike this year where they overlapped for three days and each had an exclusive day . As such , Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound will both be held from April 2-5 , 2019 .
For more information , go to www . prolight-sound . com .
PHOTO : MILEMOT PHOTOGRAPHIE
Expo-Scène Raises Bar for Fourth Annual Edition
CITT / ICTS welcomed the North American live entertainment industry to Montreal for the fourth annual Expo-Scène trade show and conference , which was held at the Palais des congrès de Montréal from March 28-29 , 2018 .
This year ’ s sold-out show featured a bigger hall and more exhibit space , hosting more than 80 exhibitors and showcasing hundreds of new products and technologies . For the first time , Expo-Scène also featured sold-out pre-show workshops .
“ We are thrilled to see an increase in attendees , especially from neighbouring provinces and from abroad . The show is continuing to grow and is undeniably the major production and entertainment technology show in Canada ,” says Monique Corbeil , CITT / ICTS national coordinator .
Educational seminars in French and English were held on both days of the show . Among the educational sessions were one from A . C . Lighting on the myriad of technical and safety strategies regarding trussing , another from LS Media on Ethernet network and IP protocols , AMX Canada presenting on networked AV design , and XYZ Technologie Culturelle presenting on control systems and interfaces .
The fifth edition of Expo-Scène is scheduled for April 17-18 , 2019 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal .
For more information , go to www . citt . org / exposcene .
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PHOTO : GUILLEMETTE LAFONTAINE
USITT Brings Together Theatre & Live Production Industry
The 2018 USITT Show welcomed 5,429 attendees and 315 exhibitors to the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale , FL from March 14-17 .
Keynote speaker Wendall K . Harrington opened the conference with her take on modern projection design and the relationship between designer and audience .
The outdoor stages were a first for USITT and were used for opening night and the new products showcase , loudspeaker demos , outdoor safety sessions , and the Tech Olympics .
Also new this year , the Dark Zone on the expo floor allowed lighting companies to show off products in an ideal environment .
The next USITT Show will be held in Louisville , KY from March 20-23 , 2019 .
For more information , go to www . usittshow . com .
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( L-R ) JAM ’ S MARTIN SZPIRO , STUART FRANKEL , MATTHEW GOLDEN & MARTY GOLDEN
JAM Industries Named One of Canada ’ s Best Managed Companies
JAM Industries has been named one of Canada ’ s Best Managed Companies for 2018 by Deloitte . Award winners are recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth and are amongst the best-in-class of Canadian owned and managed companies with revenues exceeding $ 15 million .
Founded in 1972 and based in Montreal , JAM Industries is made up of 16 divisions that serve the pro and commercial audio , lighting , musical products , and consumer electronics markets . With 250,000 sq . ft . of warehouse space in Canada and an additional 350,000 sq . ft . in the U . S ., its full-service capabilities include marketing and sales support , in-house technicians , after-sale service and repairs , in-house graphic and printing departments , and more .
“ We are honoured to be one of the 2018 winners … This is a reflection of the hard work and determination of our staff and we look forward to continued growth and success ,” says JAM President and CEO Martin Szpiro .
For more information , contact JAM Industries : 514-457-2555 , www . jamindustries . com .
( L-R ) FRANÇOIS LEVASSEUR , GABRIEL DUSCHINSKY , JACQUES TESSIER & DOMINIC GALIEN
Theatrixx Now Distributing AV Stumpfl Projection Screens
Austrian AV technology manufacturer AV Stumpfl has appointed Theatrixx as its official projection screen distributor for Canada .
“ Theatrixx have a great eye for detail , which is not surprising given that they develop highly innovative AV equipment themselves ,” says AV Stumpfl CEO Fabian Stumpfl . “ Our partnership started in 2017 when Theatrixx began to distribute our media server technology in Canada . The trust that what was built during the past year makes this next step a natural development . We are confident that Jacques [ Tessier ] and his great team will be very successful in the Canadian market .”
For more information , contact Theatrixx : 514-939-3077 , info @ theatrixx . com , www . theatrixx . com .