contemplating adding a line array to your inventory, then you’ll likely
want to attend the Open Air Line Array Demo, conducted in the open
space at the venue on Ground IV, near the visitor parking area. One
of the successes of the previous years, the outdoor line array demos,
will exhibit displays from 12 brands which include Audio focus, Audio
Center, Beta 3,E wing, KV2, Lloyd Lee, Montarbo, Next Pro audio,
Power X, Sound Capital Pro Audio, T W Audio and Z Sound.
Yamaha Music India Pvt. Ltd. has once again booked its own
independent space – hall 2B & 2C, spread across 1150sqm, where the
brand will display a huge collection of mixing consoles, MI products,
PA speakers and installation products. Attendees will also be treated
to live stage performances by famous singers and bands in an
acoustically treated section, equipped with Yamaha’s speakers and
consoles, inside this hall.
HONOURING EXCELLENCE
Honouring excellence in the domain of music recording is the 10th
Edition of the glorious Indian Recording Arts Academy Awards
(IRAA). The awards will continue to applaud the best in the Indian
music recording industry. Spearheaded by Achille Forler, Awards
Director and Anil Chopra, Founder & Chairman of the awards, the
IRAA awards continues to grow. The awards will take place on the
third day of the expo – 28th May 2016 at Hall 4, VIP Parking Area with
winners being felicitated across 21 categories.
“There are a lot of new young sound engineers who are doing great
work and the IRAA focuses on scouting these new talents and bringing
them into the spotlight and awarding them for work done,” says Anil
Chopra.
On the show floors itself the expo will offer an array of sideshow
events that appease visitors, with the PALM Conference & Seminar
Program being the absolute highlight, giving access to the largest
and most relevant educational and informative program for pro-
audio, lighting and entertainment professionals. To be held at the
International Lounge – Hall 1 Mezzanine, the Conference Program
which includes a series of panel discussions and presentations on all
three days of the expo has a particular theme dedicated to each day of
the expo.
This year, the program boasts of an esteemed panel of industry
professionals including Vijay Sabhlok, Milind Roarane, Anil Girkar,
Sunny Sanour, Meghdeep Bose, John Stewart Eduri, to name a few,
speaking on topics of prime interest on technology trends in the
industry.
The first day features an EEMA PALM Conference Session, with a
reputed panel by EEMA discussing the Dynamism of the Live Stage
Market in India. The three day Conference & Seminar Program will
culminate on Day 3 with an Open Forum for Sound Engineers which
will be moderated by Aditya Modi and will consist of a panel including
stalwarts of the music industry like Shantanu Hudlikar, Pramod
Chandorkar and Mujeeb Dadarkar.
The rapidly progressing professional AV segment has become an
undeniable force. In lieu of this ever increasing presence within the
entertainment domain, the PALM expo will add further character
to the show by including a 3D Immersive Projection & Mapping
showcase on the floor in Hall 1.
The PALM Soundscape which is fast growing into the expo’s biggest
feature will take place at Hall 4 VIP Parking Area. The Soundscape
will enable networking among industry stalwarts who will share their
experiences and expertise through interactive sessions curated by
premier artist management agency, UnMute.
With continuous efforts, The PALM expo has been instrumental
in promoting DJ talent via the DJ Championship, spearheaded by
DJ Championship Director DJ Reji. The championship will bring
together some of India’s top DJs and musicians.
True to its primary objective, the PALM Sound & Light Awards
which is now in its 6th year, will showcase & recognize individuals
and organizations for their unparalleled contribution to the industry
by rendering outstanding services in the field of staging, lighting &
live sound in the Indian market in the previous fiscal year.
“I am happy that PALM has been able to live up to the expectations
of our exhibitors and visitors. The company intends to invest more
in the show and ensure it continues to contribute to the growth of the
industry. I look forward to welcome everyone at PALM and wish our
exhibitors a successful ‘businessful’ show”, says Ramesh Chetwani,
Exhibition Director of PALM Expo.
The PALM Expo dates have always been a highlighted date on the
calendars of the Indian pro audio & music recording industry. Each
year the organizers have upped their game and this year too the expo’s
energy is all set to get more effusive with all the opportunities for
business planned out at the venue.
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