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30 Jan 2023

Prolight + Sound 2023: “Sinus – Systems Integration Award” for the “Dark Matter” AV installation in Berlin

A parallel world of light, space and sound: this is how lighting artist Christopher Bauder describes the multimedia experience “Dark Matter”, created by him and the WHITEvoid design studio, which will receive the “Sinus – Systems Integration Award” in 2023. In the pitch-black rooms of a former factory, visitors embark on a journey through seven immersive worlds brought to life with elaborate light installations, kinetic elements, projection mapping and 3D sound. The award ceremony will take place on 27 April 2023 at Prolight + Sound, the leading trade fair for the event and entertainment technology industry.

24 Jan 2023

Prolight + Sound 2023: Opus Award for innovative “Pandaemonium” stage at Staatstheater Kassel

This year’s “Opus – German Stage Award” honours the “Pandaemonium”, a completely new kind of box theatre concept that realised a wide variety of scenic areas and sightlines and brought the audience close to the action. The sophisticated construction and safe distances between the seats made it possible to realise large opera productions such as “Wozzeck” or “Tosca” with a large orchestra and choir in front of the audience at the Staatstheater Kassel, even in times of pandemic challenges. The Opus will be presented on 27 April 2023 at Prolight + Sound, the leading international trade fair for the event and entertainment technology industry.

20 Dec 2022

Prolight + Sound cooperates with PRO MUSIK association: Networking with musicians and producers

Music is the lifeline of the event industry. It forms the foundation for concerts, stage shows and nightlife – and it is deeply rooted in the DNA of Prolight + Sound, the leading trade fair for entertainment technology. Prolight + Sound would like to reflect the extraordinary importance of musical performances and productions for the entire event industry even more strongly than before in its trade fair concept and is cooperating with the PRO MUSIK association for the upcoming edition (April 25-28, 2023). In the course of this, a new event stage will be created in the Portalhaus of Messe Frankfurt, where visitors will have the opportunity to talk to professional musicians, watch live showcases as well as interviews and lectures about music production and careers in the music business.

15 Dec 2022

Prolight + Sound supports “Women in Lighting”: new lounge and talk series about female personalities in the industry

Lighting and event technology is about creativity and artistic expression – as much as it is about planning and analytical skills: a varied field of activity for forward thinkers and sharp minds with visions. Despite all this diversity, women are still a minority in the industry. The sector has increasingly focused on this disparity in recent years. Against this background, the “Women in Lighting” initiative, WIL for short, puts the spotlight on women's power in the industry and raises the profile of female professionals in all lighting trades. As Europe's leading fair for event and media technology, Prolight + Sound 2023 will be supporting the project: with the premiere of the “Women in Lighting Lounge” and specialized programme formats, the show will draw attention to the achievements of women in the sector and provide impetus for more gender diversity.

25 Nov 2022

A reliable force in turbulent times: Prolight + Sound 2023 dedicated to stabilising the industry

The tasks have never been more demanding: a largely positive summer business for the event industry is countered by the massive effects of the energy crisis and the shortage of skilled workers – in addition, the aftermath of Covid is still present. The industry is meeting the continuing challenges with creativity, a strife for innovation and a lot of positive energy. As the leading trade fair for the entertainment technology industry, Prolight + Sound (25 to 28 April 2023) is going full throttle to stimulate new growth. In doing so, the show focuses on optimal product experience, high-calibre training opportunities – and on proactively bringing companies together with the key target groups.

18 Nov 2022

Premiere of ‘ProAudio College’ at Prolight + Sound 2023: Education programme in cooperation with the German Tonmeisters’ Association (VDT)

With a new, high-profile conference format, Prolight + Sound (25 to 28 April 2023) is strengthening the audio section as a mainstay of the event. Together with the ‘Bildungswerk des Verbandes deutscher Tonmeister’ (educational institution of the German Tonmeisters' Association, BiW-vdt), the ProAudio College is being created: a four-day advanced training programme for audio professionals as well as for interested industry talents. The lectures will focus on current trends in the sound reinforcement scene, practical tips in home studio productions and exclusive training modules from the SQQ7 curriculum.

24 Oct 2022

Prolight + Sound launches application phase for “Sinus - Systems Integration Award”

Be it in brand and experience worlds, museums and theme parks or in conference and collaboration rooms: in order to transport emotions and convey messages in a targeted manner, effective and creative use of AV media technology is the key. Since 2004, the “Sinus - Systems Integration Award” has put the spotlight on top achievements in this field. The prize is awarded annually at Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt am Main (25 to 28 April 2023). Companies and professionals in the industry are now invited to submit their showcase projects to the competition.

17 Oct 2022

Opus Award 2023: exceptional projects and productions to be honored at Prolight + Sound

After a long break due to the pandemic, the event industry was able to take off again this year and experienced a festival summer of superlatives as well as many sold-out shows. However, this joy is not unclouded, because in times of rising energy costs for productions and staff shortages, creativity is more in demand than ever.

13 Sep 2022

Prolight + Sound 2023: Theatre and stage technology again strongly represented

In the heart of Europe, Prolight + Sound, the leading trade fair for event & entertainment technology, offers companies in the sector a major international stage. In the coming year, it will again place a special focus on the growing product area of stage and theatre technology.

23 Aug 2022

Prolight + Sound cooperates with amusement park association IAAPA and will be present at the IAAPA Expo Europe

Prolight + Sound, the leading trade fair for event & entertainment technology, and the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) are jointly aiming to leverage potential. To this end, Prolight + Sound will have a stand at IAAPA Expo Europe in London (12 - 15 September 2022). IAAPA is also planning to take part in the next Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt am Main (25 - 28 April 2023).

29 Apr 2022

Prolight + Sound 2022 closes: emotional encounters and a great spirit of optimism

The future of the event and entertainment sector has begun! This was the unmistakable signal transmitted by Prolight + Sound 2022 after bathing the halls of Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre in a sea of light, effects, sounds and inspiration from 26. to 29. April. Around 20,000 visitors from 93 countries took part in this tremendous reunion of the event industry, discovered the latest technological trends and gathered valuable insights for successful business within the framework of the #Restart.

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