The Score Magazine - Archive May 2015 issue! | Page 22

PALM EXPO ALL SET TO CREATE NEW BENCHMARKS! The ultimate exposition with limitless global opportunities for producing a world-class experience ‘PALM Expo’ is all geared up for its upcoming 15th edition of exhibition to take place from 28-30th May, 2015, which will be held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon in Mumbai, INDIA. This will be held alongside Music Expo 2015, India’s exclusive B2B trade show for musical Instruments. At PALM, products rule the show floor and face-to-face opportunities draw the industry together. Show empowers fresh ideas and products to amplify the power of cutting edge technology in Pro Audio, Sound & Lighting segment. Record Participation at PALM! PALM DJ Sound Scape (Conference, Workshop, Championship) The Indian market will witness participation from more than 400 brands and 166 exhibitors, the floor space has been increased by more than 30%; this includes 37 new companies. PALM has also focused on inviting Indian manufacturers to exhibit, thus promoting the government’s initiative of Make in India. The PALM DJ Soundscape is powered by Unmute Agency who, along with the DJ Championship Director: Reji, will create a top of the line conference and workshop, which will conclude with the renowned DJ talent hunt giving the DJ industry 3 new stars! PALM Dj Soundscape is Co-Sponsored by Yamaha. This year, the expo is expected to witness a footfall of 25,000 plus trade visitors. PALM is strictly for trade and business professionals only. Visitors below 16 years of age will not be allowed. 4th PALM Sound & Light Awards PALM & Music Expo, along with its various features across the exhibition centre, will spread across 21,916 sqm of space. The PALM Sound & Light Awards spread over 10 categories fulfils the primary objective of showcasing & recognizing individuals and organizations for their unparalleled contribution to the industry in the field of staging, lighting & live sound. Features of 2015 edition include 9th IRA Awards PALM Integration for Entertainment Demo The spectacular Integration for Entertainment showcase at PALM is brought to you by Modern Stage Service. The PALM Expo will once again provide an opportunity to experience world’s leading projection & 3D mapping techniques. HARMAN PALM Live Arena With performances from some of the biggest artists and bands, technical seminars and training workshops, the HARMAN PALM Live Arena attracts a lot of dealers and distributors to the show. PALM Demo Qube This year, visitors will be able to experience three Demo Qubes at PALM. With Yamaha quintupling its size and Hi-Tech Audio continuing the RCF demo, the new addition, Bose Corporation India will demonstrate some of its latest edition of sound reinforcement systems. Open Air Line Array Demo The line array demo will host 11 eminent brands that will demonstrate their latest line of speakers to over 3,500 visitors from the rental & event background and the event management and advertising fraternity. 20 The Score Magazine www.thescoremagazine.com The Indian Recording Arts (IRA) Awards are the first ever music awards that recognize the music, recording and engineering talent in India. IRA Awards felicitate the music maestros and the technical & creative contributions by leading sound recordists. PALM Live Rigging workshop The successful and highly attended Rigging & Trussing workshop that has been providing platform to numerous engineers understand the various aspects of rigging & trussing will be hosting live demonstrations, conducted by renowned professionals from Prolyte, Netherlands. Conference & Seminar The PALM Conference and Seminar is planned well in advance with a theme set for each day. Day 1: Stage sound & lighting Day 2: AV install & Integration Day 3: Music production This year, the PALM Conference & Seminar’s audio is powered by Bose Corporation India. For details on the show and more, please visit www.palmexpo.in