PLASA Show’s new live lighting experience, The PLASA Lab, will now be captured by RED Digital Cinema as it makes its debut at Olympia, London this September. PLASA Show has…
PLASA Show has unveiled its 2026 seminar programme, bringing major production stories, technical expertise and open industry debate to Olympia London from 6–8 September. Sponsored for the first time by Dante,…
On the 9th of July 2026, the industry’s finest came together to support Backup Tech. Sponsored by 5 Star Cases, Autograph, Catalyst Finance, DBpixelhouse, d&b audiotechnik, IPS, PLASA, Nexo, The Technical…
Following the success of the 2026 inaugural CRE8, PLASA and Headliner have announced that the flagship event for DJs, producers and self-producing artists will return on Saturday 10 April 2027,…
PLASA is encouraging members to take part in the PLASA Carbon Reduction Commitment, a sector-specific initiative designed to recognise and support organisations actively working to measure, reduce and manage their…
PLASA is hosting an online Member Forum on Wednesday 29 July, bringing members together for three one-hour discussions on key issues currently affecting the entertainment technology industry. Taking place across…
The UK’s live events industry is struggling to recruit and retain skilled workers – not because of a lack of talent, but because of longstanding issues around working conditions, career…
New industry-specific course will equip professionals with the knowledge and confidence to take meaningful action on carbon emissions. PLASA has launched a new Carbon Literacy Training course tailored specifically to professionals working…
PLASA Show 2026 is now open for registration, inviting everyone working, studying or building a future in live entertainment technology to join the industry at Olympia, London from 6–8 September 2026. Headline sponsored…
Drawing on insights from the KPMG European Digital Product Passport Readiness Survey (February 2026)*, we outline some of the key reasons electronics manufacturers should begin preparing for Digital Product Passports.…
Entries are now open for the 2026 PLASA Awards for Innovation. These product-focused awards shine a spotlight on the people and companies that are driving the industry forward. The accolade…
PLASA is inviting applications for its next Managing Director, following the planned retirement of long-serving Managing Director Peter Heath. This is a significant leadership opportunity at the heart of the…
The Power of Events is proud to announce it has secured funding through a Purple Guide Grant to support the setup and delivery of 500 Experience of Work opportunities. Experience…
PLASA Focus 2026 returned to the Royal Armouries in Leeds on 12–13 May, bringing the live entertainment technology community together for two busy days of product discovery, hands-on learning, networking, and meaningful industry…
New research examining the economic value, employment and key issues for the UK Outdoor Events Sector has been published, 8 years after the last sector specific report was produced. The…
Peter Heath is stepping away from his role as managing director of the Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA) to enjoy a well-earned retirement. He will remain in the position…
Explore AI, sustainability, skills and career development. All for free this May. PLASA Focus Leeds returns to the Royal Armouries on 12-13 May 2026, with its highly anticipated seminar programme, powered by LSi, now live. Curated to reflect…
This week at the PLASA European PlugFest in Lille, France, the entertainment lighting industry got its first hands-on look at Sig-Net: A new protocol designed to bring cybersecurity to lighting networks. Here’s…
Weather remains one of the most significant external risks facing outdoor events, festivals, and public gatherings. From extreme heat and lightning to sudden storms and high winds, weather conditions can…
Wakefield, West Yorkshire – once dubbed the ‘Merrie City’ in the Middle Ages for its festivals and street plays, the birthplace of Barbara Hepworth and The Cribs, and now the…
Brussels, 27 March 2026 European and UK political leaders joined forces to remove the barriers facing live performance organisations and artists touring the EU and UK. At the launch of…
Tickets for Village Fete are about to go on sale. Backup Partner tickets will be available from 9am on March 24th, with general sale starting on March 26th. Re-vamped and…
Over the past year, Digital Product Passports (DPPs) have moved from policy discussion to regulatory reality. With the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) establishing the legal framework, 2026…
After 12 years as the established charity fundraiser for the live events industry, the Backup Tech Village Fete is stepping into its next era, and it’s heading north. Built on…
CRE8 has unveiled the full programme of industry panel discussions set to run throughout its flagship DJ and music production event this spring, offering attendees rare access to the experts shaping…
PLASA Focus Leeds returns to the Royal Armouries on 12–13 May 2026, welcoming the live events, installation, and entertainment technology community back to Leeds for two days of hands-on technology, knowledge sharing,…
The following press release was written by BEIRG. PLASA are sharing on their on their behalf: We need you – BEIRG would like to hear from you! Ofcom’s annual Plan…
BikeFest Spain 2026 has successfully concluded its fifth anniversary edition, bringing together riders from across the international live events and entertainment technology community to raise vital funds for Backup Tech. Taking…
The Entertainment Technology Industry Alliance (ETIA) hosted a networking event during Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 in Barcelona. The aim was to present itself to companies as a new international…
Ayrton is proud to remain a headline sponsor for BikeFest Spain 2026 in its fifth edition, having held that position since BikeFest Spain’s inception in 2022. Ayrton is also very…
PLASA Focus Leeds has opened its call for speakers for the 2026 edition of the show (12-13 May 2026), inviting industry professionals to help shape its free, educational seminar programme. The organisers are…
The live events industry’s favourite fundraiser is back, and it’s heading to pastures new. Backup Tech – The Village Fete, the annual celebration that has become the definitive charity event…
Following our late-2024 bulletin on fraudulent NRC cards, we have become aware that a fraudulent NRC certificate is now in circulation, with an individual falsely claiming to hold NRC certification.…
The Power of Events, the not for profit organisation launched in 2023 to provide better understanding, respect and value for the UK Events Industry, is thrilled to announce the expansion…
Stars have joined forces with creative and cultural organisations from across the UK and Europe to remove barriers to touring, support cultural exchange and drive growth. They have unveiled…
PLASA welcomed members to the Victory Services Club in London on 27th November for this year’s Annual General Meeting, an afternoon designed to share updates from across the Association, explore…
LSi is excited to announce the launch of its completely redesigned website, going live on 17 November. The new platform offers an enhanced user experience, improved mobile performance and quicker…
BikeFest Spain 2026 is now open for entries in support of Backup Tech. Following another successful year on the road, BikeFest Spain returns for its fifth edition from 30 January…
Your milestone 40th anniversary edition of LSi is out now! Available with a special cover for those who subscribe to the print edition, the November 2025 edition is also available…
As Stress Awareness Week 2025 begins (3–7 November), we’re reminding everyone in the live events and entertainment technology industries that work-related stress is not just a wellbeing issue – it’s…
Wakefield, UK – 22nd October 2025: The Headliner Group and PLASA are joining forces to launch CRE8, a brand-new flagship event for DJs, producers and self-producing artists, in partnership with…
The official LSi review of PLASA Show 2025 is now live, capturing the innovation, inspiration and community spirit that filled Olympia in London this September. Whether you joined us in…
Backup announces Sarah James as a new Trustee of the charity. A long-standing member of the Backup team as its PR consultant, Sarah will continue to spearhead the charity’s outreach…
Drawing an international audience, PLASA Show 2025 transformed Olympia London’s Grand Hall into a hub of live entertainment technology from 7-9 September. Welcoming over 30 new exhibitors, and with a…
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, the CBI is calling for no further business tax rises. Your input is needed to evidence the impact of the recent Employers’ NIC increase on…
At the PLASA Show, the European associations AFIAL, APESA, AVITA, Event Confederation, PLASA, PSA, and VPLT have informally joined forces at an international level. The group represents manufacturers, distributors, dealers,…
The Power of Events, the not for profit organisation launched in 2023 to provide better understanding, respect and value for the UK Events Industry, is thrilled to announce the expansion…
Backup Tech, the charity supporting those working behind the scenes in the entertainment technology industry, has launched a Workplace Wellness initiative developed by newly appointed Backup Ambassador, Gemma Fletcher. The…
PLASA Show 2025 will debut a brand-new ‘Careers and Networking Hub’ – a vibrant, inclusive space designed to support early-career professionals, apprentices, students, and anyone seeking their next step in…
Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are set to transform how professional AV equipment is manufactured, tracked and supported. Mandated under the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), DPPs will soon…
PLASA Member TSL Lighting, supplier of lighting and rigging equipment and services, has relocated to a new, purpose-built HQ at Gateway House in Basingstoke, and recently hosted official Open Days…
Backup Tech, the charity supporting those working behind the scenes in the entertainment technology industry, is delighted to announce the appointment of Lee Dennison as its new Chair. Lee, a…
The eagle-eyed amongst you will no doubt have noticed LSi’s special edition 40th anniversary logo popping up on LSi Online, and across various web and social media platforms in recent…
The first wave of seminar sessions has been revealed for PLASA Show 2025, returning to Olympia London from 7-9 September. With sustainability, next generation talent, industry heritage, and artificial intelligence…
One of PLASA Show’s most popular features, Classic Gear Live, returns in 2025 with a new location and an expanded collection of rare and iconic entertainment technology. Now situated on…
The live events sector continues to demonstrate the dedication and commitment of its professionals, with Backup Partners exemplifying this community spirit. Early 2025 has seen Backup Tech expand its partnership…
The PLASA Awards for Innovation are back for 2025, and entries are officially open. Celebrating the most forward-thinking technology across lighting, audio, AV, staging, rigging and beyond, the awards recognise…
The Power of Events, the not-for-profit organisation launched in 2023 to provide better understanding, respect and value for the UK Events Industry, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its…
This September, the UK’s market-leading trade event for live entertainment technology will set the stage for breakthrough products, big ideas, and invaluable industry connections. Celebrate entertainment technology and the people…
Backup Tech, the charity supporting those working behind the scenes in the entertainment technology industry, is delighted to announce the return of its annual fundraising event. This year’s outing has…
Showlight 2025 made a triumphant return in May, revived and rejuvenated after an 8-year break, visiting the historic city of Dijon – appropriately for Showlight, one of France’s centres of…
PLASA Focus Leeds 2025 returned to the Royal Armouries on 13–14 May, drawing a vibrant cross-section of the live entertainment technology sector for two buzzing days of connection, innovation and…
Robert Juliat is very proud to welcome Showlight 2025 to France for the very first time in its history as it opens its doors in Dijon from 19-22 May. This…
Date: 19 – 22 May 2025 Venue: Le Parc des Expositions et Congrès de Dijon. The Showlight quadrennial is a rare event that you do not want to miss. Three…
Summary of coverage by IQ Magazine – original article by James Hanley, 14 April 2025 The prospect of renewed US tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump is generating widespread concern across…
(left to right) Gaby Cartwright, Head of Partnerships at LIVE & Nadia Khan, Founder of Women in CTRL For the first time, gender representation across leadership in the UK’s live…
In a joint venture, Backup Tech, The BACK LOUNGE and UK Live Event Freelancers Forum, are launching a series of three Financial Literacy workshops and resources around being financially informed…
The Power of Events, the not for profit organisation launched in 2023 to provide better understanding, respect and value for the UK Events Industry, is thrilled to announce the expansion…
The Backup Parish Council are delighted to announces that tickets for The Fabulous Village Fete, renamed for this year in celebration of Adam Taylor, aka Adam Fabulous, DJ and long-time…
Date: 19 – 22 May 2025 Venue: Le Parc des Expositions et Congrès de Dijon. Fresh for 2025, Showlight is introducing a new attraction – an enticing programme of informative,…
This plan was launched in response to the last UK Government’s rejection of recommendations made in the ‘Misogyny in Music’ Report from the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC), which LIVE…
Preparations for the Showlight Quadrennial (19 – 22 May 2025, Le Parc des Expositions et Congrès de Dijon) are gathering speed with the programme of speakers almost complete and…
Backup Tech’s annual summertime day of fun and frivolity, this year renamed The Fabulous Village Fete in celebration of Adam Taylor, aka Adam Fabulous, DJ and long-time supporter of the…
As professionals in the live entertainment and media sectors, PLASA members operate in dynamic, fast-paced environments that bring unique challenges and risks. From live events to equipment rental and installations,…
With high profile companies such as Royal Mail, the UK Electoral Commission and Facebook all affected by cyber attacks over the last 12 months, we tend to think of cyber…
PLASA Focus Leeds returns to the Royal Armouries on 13-14 May 2025, bringing together the latest innovations and the brightest minds in live events, installation, and entertainment technology. The show…
Applications Invited for Expanded Board “We would like to hear from live music industry leaders who can bring energy, passion and expertise to this hugely important role” – Jon Collins,…
Date: 19 – 22 May 2025 Venue: Le Parc des Expositions et Congrès de Dijon. Showlight Bursaries are now available for early career delegates! Thanks to the generous sponsorship of…
Thanks to the brilliant support of d&b group, The Power of Events is to livestream its 2 Year Anniversary. broadcast from d&b’s Immersive Technology Experience Centre (ITEC), located at the heart…
As we step into 2025, several significant updates regarding travel authorisation systems in the UK and EU, as well as the processing times of US O and P visas, are set to take effect.
It has come to our attention that fraudulent NRC cards and certificates are in circulation, and some individuals are falsely claiming to hold NRC accreditation.
Ahead of its two-year anniversary and at the end of the first full year of operation, The Power of Events not-for-profit organisation held its first Advisory Board meeting on Thursday 28th November.
By Roland Hemming, Consultant to Plasa Recent changes in product marking regulations have raised questions across industries, particularly for businesses navigating the dual requirements of CE and UKCA markings. Here’s…
Following a memorable 2024 event, BikeFest Spain is set to return for its fourth consecutive year, inviting cyclists from across the industry to join the 380-kilometer ride towards ISE in Barcelona.
PLASA’s Member AGM returns to the Victory Services Club in London on Wednesday, 20 November. This annual, member-only event offers a valuable opportunity to connect with like-minded industry professionals, engage…
Celebrating its “best show for many years”, PLASA Show once again took residence in the Grand Hall of Olympia London from 1-3 September, demonstrating continuous growth – with 10% more…
The winners of the 2024 PLASA Awards for Innovation were announced at PLASA Show 2024. The awards, run in association with LSi, are respected industry-wide for celebrating future-focussed technology that…
Rigging pioneer Robin Elias was the proud recipient of the 2024 Gottelier Award. Nominated and voted for by his industry peers, Elias collected the award from PLASA MD, Peter Heath…
A national campaign was launched at PLASA Show 2024 to educate young people about the vast range of exciting career opportunities available in the ‘Live Events’ sector. The campaign is…
PLASA Show has announced the first confirmed sessions in a bumper programme of seminars, masterclasses and panels taking place throughout the show at London’s Olympia in September. Located across three…
Visitors to this year’s PLASA Show (1-3 September, Olympia London) can once again get up close to vintage technology used by iconic recording artists and theatre productions, courtesy of lighting…
PLASA Show, the UK’s international event for live entertainment technology, will take up residence under the iconic roof of Olympia London once again from 1-3 September 2024. Free registration is…
The highly regarded PLASA Awards for Innovation are now open for entries, ready to celebrate the best new products across pro lighting, AV, audio, staging and rigging. Organised in association…
As a member of PLASA, you are invited to take part in an exclusive opportunity to expand your business into the thriving Asian market. Pro Integration Future Asia (PIFA), held…
PLASA Focus Leeds returned to its home at the Royal Armouries on 14 and 15 May, with two packed show halls, a bigger-than-ever programme, and even more record-breaking attendance figures…
PLASA is running an industry-wide survey on sustainability. The association aims to understand how and if companies across the entertainment technology sector are tackling the important issue of sustainability and…
PLASA Focus Leeds is gearing up for another successful year at the Royal Armouries from May 14-15, 2024, and you can now register for your free entry badge. Attracting over…
BPM, the UK’s only dedicated trade event for the DJ sector, will take place once again at Cranmore Park from 9-10 November 2024. Spanning mobile, radio, club and karaoke, the…
BikeFest returned to Spain last week, with the 18-strong team cycling over 360km towards ISE in Barcelona. Together, they have so far raised £16,000 for industry charity Backup Tech but…
Are you going to ISE from 30 January to 2 February? If you are, be sure to visit us at stand 7K955 in hall 7 where we will be running an offer and a…
Following a record-breaking 2023 ride, BikeFest returns to Spain for the third year from 26-28 January 2024, cycling 360km towards ISE in Barcelona. Last year, the BikeFest team raised an…
PLASA recently hosted the 2023 Member AGM at the Victory Services Club in London, for an afternoon of friendly networking and business insights. PLASA Chair Adam Blaxill kicked off proceedings…
PLASA’s Member AGM returns to the Victory Services Club in London on Wednesday 22 November. The friendly members-only event is a great way to meet like-minded industry professionals and learn…
The PLASA-hosted technical lighting event, PlugFest, returns to Lille, France from 16-19 April 2024, bringing together lighting professionals from across Europe to test products and learn about protocols and standards.…
In step with the welcome return of the British summer, PLASA Show made a triumphant return to the Grand Hall of Olympia London from 3-5 September, proudly spanning a third…
The winners of this year’s PLASA Awards for Innovation were announced last night at PLASA Show at Olympia London. The awards, run in association with LSi magazine, are respected industry-wide…
PLASA Show once again returns to Olympia London to showcase the future of live entertainment technology. From 3-5 September, the expanded show will set the stage for 239 brands, 112…
Voting is now in process for this year’s Gottelier Award, which has received a record number of nominees from the indsutry itself – PLASA members, LSi readers, plus PLASA Show…
With just six weeks to go, PLASA Show has announced the first wave of programme sessions, which include global brands and eminent thought-leaders from across the entertainment technology industry. Taking…
For a second year, PLASA is able to support UK-based companies who wish to exhibit at LDI. Working in conjunction with the Department for Business and Trade, UK companies can…
PLASA and LSi are calling for nominations for this year’s Gottelier Award. The award recognises the invaluable contributions of the people behind the products, from pioneering product developers to creative…
The widely respected PLASA Awards for Innovation are now open for entries, for any product released since PLASA Show 2022. The awards are open to all – including PLASA Show…
The world of live entertainment technology will once again convene at Olympia London from 3-5 September for PLASA Show 2023. The key international show will connect 200+ exhibitors with 5,000+…
With record attendance, PLASA Focus Leeds 2023 proved itself yet again as the go-to trade event for the UK entertainment technology industry as it returned to Royal Armouries from 9-10…
PLASA adds even broader live music industry support to LIVE, strengthening its lobbying power and collaborating on new cross-industry initiatives. LIVE, the UK’s representative body for live music, a federation…
Following on from the international industry-wide survey conducted in November 2022, PLASA and #WeMakeEvents have now published the full report, which is now available to download for free. Completed by…
PlugFest returned to Lille France from 7-9 March, bringing together lighting professionals from across Europe to test products and learn about protocols and standards. The residential event sold out well…
PLASA is set to host a Member Business Forum at the Victory Services Club in London on Wednesday 29 March. The forum will feature guest speakers to discuss ways of…
Now in its 15th year, PLASA Focus Leeds is set to return to the Royal Armouries for another year from 9-10 May 2023. Free to attend, the popular regional event…
BikeFest returned to Spain last week, cycling over 360km towards ISE in Barcelona, and so far has raised an astonishing £50,000 for industry charities Backup Tech, Music Support and Stagehand…
PLASA recently hosted their AGM, complete with Christmas drinks and canapes, at the Victory Services Club in London on Wednesday 30 November, bringing members together from across the industry for…
Following the extensive report released by PLASA and #WeMakeEvents last winter, they have just released a follow-up survey, investigating the ongoing recovery of the supply chain to the live events,…
PlugFest, the technical event for entertainment lighting interoperability, returns to Lille in France from 7-9 March 2023. The popular event welcomes manufacturers, developers and technicians from across Europe to test…
PLASA Show 2022 took centre stage in Olympia London’s Grand Hall from 4-6 September, and celebration was in the air. Following a gruelling couple of years for the industry, live…
Today we reflect on the loss of Britain’s longest reigning monarch, Her Majesty The Queen, who dedicated her life in service to the UK and the Commonwealth for an incredible…
This year’s winners of the PLASA Awards for Innovation were announced last night at PLASA Show at Olympia London. The Innovation Awards, run association with LSi magazine, are respected industry-wide…
PLASA Show, London’s international event for entertainment technology, will once again open its doors at Olympia London from 4-6 September. Thousands of professionals from across the live sector are expected…
PLASA, the lead association for the entertainment technology industry, is working in conjunction with the Department for International Trade to help businesses exhibit at LDI in Las Vegas for the…
PLASA Show has just announced its seminar and workshop programme which will run at Olympia London from 4-6 September. Sponsored by Vectorworks, the programme is packed with technical talks, creative…
#WeMakeEvents invites keen cyclists from across the events and entertainment industry to sign up for BikeFest 2022, which will take place on Saturday 3 September. Together, the BikeFest team will…
The Gottelier Award, which is part of the PLASA Awards for Innovation, is now calling for nominees. The award recognises the invaluable contributions of the people behind the products, from…
The widely respected PLASA Awards for Innovation are now open for entries. PLASA Show 2022 exhibitors, PLASA members and non-exhibitors are invited to enter their products by Friday 5 August to…
PLASA Show, the UK’s leading international trade event for entertainment technology returns to Olympia in the heart of West London from 4-6 September, with free registration open until 31 August. After the…
Following a two-year hiatus, the much-missed PLASA Focus Leeds returns to the Royal Armouries from 10-11 May 2022, with free registration now open. Across two days, visitors can see products…
PLASA, the lead association for the entertainment technology industry, and #WeMakeEvents, the global campaign to save live events, have published a detailed global survey report on the current position and…
PLASA is running a free webinar on the Culture Recovery Fund Emergency Resource Support Fund Round 2 on Tuesday 11 January from 10am-12pm to help you submit a strong application.…
PlugFest, the technical event for entertainment lighting interoperability, has been cancelled for 2022 and will return in 2023. The popular event welcomes manufacturers, developers and technicians from across Europe to…
The International Code of Practice for Entertainment Rigging (ICOPER) was drafted by industry professionals from around the globe to promote awareness and safety worldwide by providing a model code of…
PLASA and #WeMakeEvents have launched a survey to investigate the recovery of the live sector following the Covid-19 pandemic. All types of industry professional are invited to take the survey,…
PLASA Show returned to Olympia London from 5-7 September, receiving high acclaim and marking a return to normality following the 18 month closure of the live sector. As the first…
On Saturday 4th September, a cohort of industry professionals cycled from SFL in Reading to PLASA Show at Olympia London to raise money for Backup, the technical entertainment charity and…
PLASA Show, the capital event for live entertainment technology, will finally re-open its doors and reunite industry professionals at Olympia London this weekend following a two year hiaitus. Taking place…
In the lead up to England’s ‘Freedom Day’ on Monday 19 July we published guidance looking at considerations on returning to work. The guidance was written for businesses which have…
You can now re-watch our webinars on Culture Recovery Fund Round 3 which took place on Wednesday 14 July and Friday 16 July. The webinars were hosted by experienced funding…
PLASA Show, the London event for entertainment technology, returns in 2021, following a unprecedented period of challenge and uncertainty for the live events sector. Taking place from 5-7 September at…
We know work has not fully returned for many of you yet. However, as our sector starts to open up, you may experience increased demands due to a long period…
PLASA, the lead association for the entertainment technology industry, ran a second online programme from 10-13 May, covering the most vital topics and trends for those who work across live…
PLASA, the lead association for the entertainment technology industry, is hosting a second PLASA Online from 10-13 May, following on from a successful debut in October 2020. The programme will…
PLASA, the association for the live entertainment technology industry, and the ABTT (Association of British Theatre Technicians) are pleased to announce a collaboration that will bring the 2021 editions of…
The announcement that Glastonbury festival has been cancelled again is devastating news for the UK’s live events industry and the supply-chain that make them happen. Thousands of people relying on…
PLASA, the lead association for the live events and entertainment technology industry, is hosting two free webinars this week on how to apply for the second round of grants from…
PLASA is one of 100 events organisations, MPs and other key figures who have asked the Government to back cancellation insurance for events. The open letter warns that organisers will…
PLASA is hosting two sessions on Brexit during December to help PLASA members prepare for the new trading rules which will come into play from Friday 1 January 2021. The…
From Monday 12th to Friday 16th October, PLASA, the lead association for the entertainment technology industry, hosted PLASA Online, a virtual programme of talks, panels and presentations designed to help…
On Tuesday 6 October, PLASA’s Managing Director Peter Heath spoke to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee on Employment and Covid-19. Alongside Horace Trubridge from Musicians’ Union, Abigail Pogson…
This article is courtesy of PLASA Media’s magazine LSi, first published on 1 October 2020. In a collective show of solidarity, live events professionals from all corners of the world…
PLASA, the lead association for the events and entertainment technology industry, is hosting PLASA Online 2020, a programme of free online content from Monday 12 to Friday 16 October designed…
PLASA is pleased to announce that registration for NRC (National Rigging Certificate) and enrolment for NELT (National Event Lifting Training) have re-opened following a short period of closure due to…
On 11 August, #WeMakeEvents hosted a Red Alert day of action across the UK to raise awareness of over a million professionals working in the technical side of the entertainment…
The #WeMakeEvents campaign, which is raising the alarm for the live events and entertainment sector, now has the collaborative support of 17 trade bodies and several more production companies and…
Several trade bodies and companies from across the UK have joined forces to bring attention to the critical condition of the live events industry. The collaboration has issued a ‘Red…
This article was first published in PLASA Media’s magazine LSi on 7 July 2020. We are pleased to share it here to promote the #LightItInRed campaign: Last night (6 July),…
While PLASA is pleased to see the government deliver a generous rescue package to arts institutions across the UK, they have only addressed the tip of the iceberg. We hope…
The Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) has welcomed a number of new partners to the organisation including Unique Venues of London (UVL), International Association of Speakers Bureaus (IASB) and…
PLASA has launched #WeMakeEvents, a new campaign with the aim of amplifying the industry’s voice and gaining meaningful Government support. Central to the campaign is a video highlighting the vital…
Working to support government officials in understanding the unique issues facing the events industry due to COVID-19, PLASA has produced two infographics illustrating how the events supply chain will be…
A group of associations are calling for everyone in the events and entertainment industry to petition their local MPs for more Government support to safeguard the future of businesses and…
We would like to reassure you that PLASA are working normally, with the team working remotely, supporting our members in every way we can. We have compiled a comprehensive list…
PLASA, the lead association for the entertainment technology industry, has announced a new series of professional development training events for 2020. PLASA’s training events have been developed in line with…
Following a fatality involving a fall from height, this bulletin is issued in response to matters of concern raised by the Coroner regarding the planning and supervision of work at…
PLASA Focus Leeds continues to be an unmissable industry event in 2020, returning to the Royal Armouries, Leeds from 12-13 May. The popular show not only delivers the very latest…
PLASA, the lead association for the entertainment technology industry, is teaming up with the MIA (Music Industries Association) to co-host a free-to-attend event on IR35 and Brexit updates, taking place…
The UK entertainment industry has grown by 5% in the past 12 months, according to a new report released by PLASA which values the UK entertainment technology industry at £1.36bn…
PLASA co-hosted two informative Brexit forums with the Music Industries Association (MIA) in London on 25 October and Leeds on 28 October, welcoming over 100 delegates across both events. Following…
PLASA, the leading association for the live entertainment technology industry, has launched National Event Lifting Training (NELT), a training programme for production technicians who use lifting equipment during event production.…
PLASA Show was delighted to provide a platform for Blackout Immersive, the immersive installation, created by Mig Burgess to take the participant into the Bipolar II mind. Following on from…
This year’s PLASA Show was the busiest in years, welcoming a six per cent increase in overall attendance, with visitors hailing from over 63 countries. PLASA has also announced that…
A group of industry representatives will cycle 100 miles from Chippenham to London Olympia on Saturday 14 September to raise awareness of mental health within the entertainment and events industries.…
PLASA, the leading association for live entertainment technology professionals, has worked with several experts to create the first edition of Lighting Guidance for Outdoor Events, detailing the hazards and risks…
PLASA will deliver two professional development training sessions in London for audio professionals, covering voice alarm systems and loudspeaker installation. The first one-day workshop, taking place in London on Wednesday…
PLASA Focus Leeds returned to the Royal Armouries from 14-15 May for its 11th edition. With an 8% increase in visitors, the show once again proved to be a key…
PLASA hosted its 2019 Members’ Day & AGM at the Royal College of Physicians, London on 1 May to reflect on a year of standout projects and ongoing industry initiatives.…
PlugFest 2019, the event for lighting connectivity, was recently held in Lille, France for the first time. The event, which sold out well in advance, was celebrated by attendees and…
The PLASA team will be at Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt between 2-5 April, and will be hosting a drinks reception at the end of the first day from 16:30-19:00…
London Olympia, the host venue for PLASA’s flagship trade show has received planning permission to transform into a world-leading cultural hub over the course of a five year development plan.…
PLASA is pleased to announce the latest changes to its Board, which sees Koy Neminathan join as the Manufacturer’s Representative and Matt Lloyd appointed as Vice-Chair. These changes were voted…
The PLASA and Lighting&Sound America team will be at the NAMM Show in California from 24-27 January 2019 at booth #10748. We welcome you to stop by, say hello and…
PlugFest, the technical event for entertainment lighting interoperability organised by PLASA, returns 26-28 February 2019, but this time in mainland Europe, allowing for more manufacturers, developers and technicians from across…
A few months ago, PLASA commissioned Purple Research to conduct research into the entertainment technology industry, and we are pleased to announce that the results are in. The report is…
PLASA, the association at the heart of the live entertainment technology industry, has announced three new Professional Development Training events running through Autumn 2018 – Winter 2019 aimed at industry…
Ten industry professionals cycled 100 miles from Chippenham to PLASA Show at London Olympia on Saturday 15 September to raise awareness for mental health in the entertainment technology industry.
LONDON, 25 SEPTEMBER 2018: The busiest and most vibrant PLASA Show since its move to Olympia saw a 4% increase in visitors with a palpable atmosphere that was reminiscent of its former Earls Court days.
PLASA Show 2018 is preparing to open its doors this weekend (16-18 September) at London Olympia, unleashing hundreds of leading brands and expert speakers upon thousands of entertainment technology professionals.
The EU Commission has published a second draft of the proposed Ecodesign changes which could affect all stage lighting from 2020.
PLASA Show, the worldwide event for entertainment technology is returning to London Olympia on 16-18 with a whole host of industry-leaders and influential brands primed to deliver iconic products, inspirational talks and expert training.
A group of industry representatives will cycle from Chippenham to London Olympia on Saturday 15 September to increase awareness of mental health within the entertainment and events industries. All donations…
The PLASA Awards for Innovation, which recognise and reward forward-thinking product designs, are now accepting submissions. The 2018 annual Awards will be presented during PLASA Show 2018 which runs from 16-18 September at London Olympia.
There has been a serious rise in fraud and theft targeted at the entertainment hire industry. We advise you to be extra vigilant with new customers who may not be who they claim to be.
As the professional entertainment lighting industry continues to seek an exemption for specialist lighting from the European Union’s Ecodesign regulation, an industry task force has said the situation is “far more positive” and “greatly improved” following the latest round of talks with the EU.
Still buzzing from last year’s 40th anniversary, PLASA Show returns to London Olympia on 16-18 September, providing a stage for the world of entertainment technology. The show continues to explore the cutting edge of innovation and creativity and brings the biggest brands to thousands of avid visitors.
The PLASA 2018 Members’ Day and AGM took place on Thursday 31 May at the Royal College of Physicians in Regent’s Park, London to reflect upon a year of specialist projects, industry collaboration and growth.
A group of professionals from across member organisational 1, manufacturers and designers in the live entertainment industry had a very productive meeting in Brussels on 17 May on the issue of Stage Lighting with the European Commission.
We know a number of PLASA members continue to have issues defending their intellectual property so it’s good to see the UK working alongside China on protection and enforcement.
PLASA Focus Leeds celebrated its tenth anniversary in serious style, with a sold-out show floor, a programme of compelling content, and the unmistakeable buzz of business in the air.
It’s not long before PLASA Focus Leeds begins its tenth birthday celebrations on 1-2 May at the Royal Armouries, Leeds.
The EU's proposed Ecodesign Working Plan 2016-2019 will require ALL stage lighting to meet efficiency targets in line with domestic and office lighting from the very latest LED lighting fixtures to specialist tungsten bulbs which make up the majority of theatre lighting rigs.
PLASA and NRC centres Unusual Rigging and UK Rigging have met all required quality standards in a verification audit carried out by government regulated awarding organisation EAL Awards Ltd.
PLASA has announced dates for Plugfest, a three-day lighting conference running 25 – 27 April 2018 at The Copthorne Hotel in London Gatwick.
PLASA, the professional lighting and sound association, will host its Members’ Day and AGM on Thursday 31 May 2018 at the Royal College of Physicians, a beautiful and central venue in Regent's Park, London.
PLASA, the professional lighting and sound association, has announced a new programme of professional development and networking events to support members and non-members working within the industry.
Lighting manufacturers and designers are urged to respond to the EU Commission's plans to amalgamate three Ecodesign Regulations into one main Regulation without exemptions for the entertainment industry.
PLASA is delighted to announce the promotion of Nicky Greet to Director of Membership|Skills|Technical.
PLASA Focus Glasgow kicked off the 2018 show season last week, providing a regional platform for professionals in the industry to connect and discover the latest technology in the market.
PLASA Focus Glasgow will soon open the doors of the Scottish Event Campus for the fourth consecutive year with a vibrant and friendly atmosphere.
PLASA, the Professional Lighting and Sound Association, has announced changes to its elected board including the appointment of Adam Blaxill as the new Chair.
A 120 mile charity bike ride from Bath to the PLASA Show in London has so far raised over £3,500 towards a charity aimed at improving mental health in the industry.
The 40th anniversary of the PLASA Show saw its refocussed direction paying dividends, with an increase in visitor numbers, a sold-out show floor and a 25% increase in the number of audio companies exhibiting.
As the PLASA Show’s second year at London Olympia and its 40th anniversary approaches this Sunday, 17 September, there is much to look forward to.
The PLASA AGM and Members Lunch returned to the beautiful surroundings of Hatfield House on 22 June to celebrate a year of stability, new initiatives and the promise of future growth.
Mental Health has become a topical subject and has been launched into the limelight with the Royals’ ‘Heads Together’ campaign, promoting conversation to shatter the stigma surrounding the subject.
As the doors close on another year of PLASA Focus Leeds, enthusiasm from the industry proves that the show’s Focus formula remains a perfect fit.
