Press releases of Prolight + Sound

Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound 2019: registration for buyers’ benefits programme ‘Insider’ now open

The ‘Insider’ programme offers a variety of benefits for buyers: from free admission on all four days (2 to 5 April) and cloakroom service to personal on-site support. In 2019, the Insider programme is open for the first time to buyers of both Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound and purchasing decision makers from the music and event sectors can now register as ‘Insiders’.

Prolight + Sound 2019 with the first Broadcast + Production Forum

A new highlight for professionals from the fields of radio and moving-image production: the première of the ‘Broadcast + Production Forum’ seminar programme will be held at Prolight + Sound on Friday, 5 April. There, speakers with hands-on experience will present technological trends and future-oriented projects. Participation is free of charge for Prolight + Sound visitors.

Meeting place for decision makers: new ‘Networking Area’ for Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound in Hall 4.1

Stylish, modern and fully orientated towards the needs of international buyers – that’s the new ‘Networking Area’ in Hall 4.1 of Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound. Thanks to an elaborate lounge concept, it creates the optimum setting for business discussions in a relaxed atmosphere. Only a few steps from the Messe Frankfurt ‘S-Bahn’ local-railway station and the ‘Torhaus’ entrance, Hall 4.1 offers presentation space for associations of the music and event sector, business lounges with seating and workplaces, lecture areas and catering zones.

Prolight + Sound and Musikmesse 2019: world première of the ‘Vintage Concert Audio Show’

Retro-sound and analogue warmth: at the coming Prolight + Sound and Musikmesse (Frankfurt from 2 to 5 April 2019), visitors will have the opportunity to see and hear milestones of four decades of concert PA systems at the first ever ‘Vintage Concert Audio Show’. Over 200 exhibits on a special-show area in Forum.0 will present PA systems from the sixties, seventies, eighties and nineties. On the Saturday following the two trade fairs (6 April), the ‘Vintage Concert Audio Show’ will go into extra time at the new ‘Musikmesse Plaza’ pop-up market.

Sinus Award 2019 at Prolight + Sound: future-oriented projects wanted!

The entry phase for the ‘Sinus – Systems Integration Award 2019’ has begun. Companies and professionals from the sector are invited to submit their successful projects from the field of audio-visual communication. The Award will be presented in a ceremony at Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt am Main on 4 April. The deadline for receipt of entries is 18 November 2018.

Dr Hendrik Müller appointed Director Marketing Communication for Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound

Dr Hendrik Müller (37) has been appointed Director of the Marketing Communication Department of Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound with effect from 1 October 2018. Accordingly, he is now responsible for the strategic conception, development and implementation of all marketing and communication measures relating to the company’s worldwide activities for the Entertainment, Media & Creative Industries Business Unit of Messe Frankfurt. He reports to Michael Biwer, Group Show Director, Entertainment, Media & Creative Industries.

Opus – German Stage Award 2019: open for entries

Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound 2019: Stronger together!

Two fairs at the same time and place: next year’s Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound will be held concurrently on all days, from 2 to 5 April. With a new sequence of days – from Tuesday to Friday – Musikmesse will strengthen its profile as the platform for the professional exchange of ideas and information between music-industry professionals. The two events will also move physically closer together.

Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound: upward trend for internationality and exhibitor satisfaction

The Saturday-evening concert by Dionne Warwick and the New Philharmonic Orchestra Frankfurt marked the end of a week of music and events. 1,803 companies from 56 countries launched their latest products during the five days of Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound.

From analogue to digital: Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound present the best of both worlds and bring music to the city

Over the coming days, Frankfurt am Main is not only the meeting place of the music and event sector but also the setting for an impressive spectrum of musical events. The Live Entertainment Award and the Grand Finale of the 8th International German Piano Award mark the beginning of a week devoted to product innovations, knowledge transfer, young musicians and concert highlights at the Exhibition Centre and in the city.

Prolight + Sound 2018 with Immersive Technology Forum and special areas focusing on immersive sound

Sinus - Systems Integration Award goes to CFOspace by Ernst & Young GmbH in Eschborn

‘Opus – German Stage Award’ goes to ‘THE ONE Grand Show’ in the Friedrichstadt-Palast and to Milky Chance’s world tour

Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound: A3E to launch its ‘Future of Audio + Music Technology’ educational conference

HK Audio returns to Prolight + Sound and Musikmesse

Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound 2018: 1,500 square metres of products by Yamaha, Bösendorfer, Line 6 and Steinberg

Yamaha Music Europe will once again be exhibiting the full variety of their products and brands at Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound in 2018.

Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound 2018 strengthen ties and put greater focus on professional encounters

Hall 4.1 concentrates products from both fairs in the audio, DJ and recording segment

Opus – German Stage Award: now open for entries

Sinus Award 2018: now open for entries

Wolfgang Weyand responsible for the complementary programme of events of Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound in the future

Trade-fair duo to focus expertise in the Business Relations & Entertainment Department