MUSIKMESSE AND PROLIGHT + SOUND 2018:
Musikmesse( 11 to 14 April 2018) and Prolight + Sound( 10 to 13 April 2018) bring together companies with retailers, professionals from the musical-instrument, event and media-technologies sectors, as well as musicians from all over the world.
From classical instruments, guitars, bases, wind instruments and percussion to electronic equipment, hardware and software, the Musikmesse product range covers the complete spectrum of musical equipment. Moreover, the fair offers powerful attractions for all visitor target groups, e. g., an extensive seminar programme for retailers and distributors, numerous stages and event areas, instrument workshops and musical instruction for young people.
At Prolight + Sound, companies from all over the world present their latest products and innovations for lighting, sound and broadcasting technology, theatre and stage technology, AV media technology and systems integration in seven exhibition halls. Additionally, visitors can experience PA systems, LED screens and mobile stages and tent systems on the outdoor area under realistic conditions. Besides a comprehensive product overview, the trade fair is accompanied by a high-grade seminar programme that offers valuable expert knowledge and reveals new areas of application and solutions.
In 2017, the two events attracted a total of around 100,000 visitors from 144 countries to Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre. For the 2018 edition, recently launched, successful formats such as the Drum and Guitar Camp and Musikmesse Festival will be continued. Moreover, there will be several interesting new show features.
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A3E to launch its‘ Future of Audio + Music Technology’ educational conference at Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound
Another highlight for the international audio community is to be integrated into Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound. For the first time, A3E( Advanced Audio + Application Exchange) is organising an exciting professional-development programme within the framework of the trade-fair duo. The‘ Future of Audio + Music Technology’ conference will be held in Room‘ Entente’ on Level 4c of Hall 4 on Friday, 13 April 2018 and illuminate subjects that are impacting decisively on the global music industry. The conference will be held in English and admission is free of charge for all Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound visitors.
The key topics to be covered by the conference include cloud DAWs for worldwide collaboration, Wearable technology for musicians, App integration for traditional instruments, artificial intelligence and many more.
Musikmesse Insider: Benefits programme for musicalinstrument retailers
Specialists retailers of musical instruments, equipment and sheet music can register for the‘ Musikmesse Insider’ benefits programme. Registered participants profit from free admission on all days of the fair, on-site support, free cloakroom service and new services such as guided tours to selected exhibitors. On arrival, they will be welcomed at the Insider Counter in Hall 11.1 and be given their personal Insider bag with vouchers for snacks and drinks, information about the fair and other useful extras. Additionally, Insiders can take part in the Business Matchmaking programme, which brings them together with exhibitors of particular relevance to them. The Musikmesse Insider benefits programme is aimed at retailers from all around the world with max. 50 employees.