Green Hippo announced that it is now shipping the Estuary Series. The series features solutions that offer screen management and live switching for LED walls and projection. The system currently includes the 1RU MC1 and 2RU MC2 models, with an MC4 version to follow. The series is powered by CALICO Video Processing Architecture from tvONE, […]
JACKSON, MISSOURI, AUGUST 6, 2026 ― ACT Entertainment, one of the world’s preeminent manufacturers and distributors of audio, video and lighting technology for the entertainment industry, is proud to announce that it has been named the recipient of Neutrik Group Americas’ Partner of the Year Award. Presented annually, the award recognizes brand partners that demonstrate […]
LAS VEGAS, JUNE 18, 2026 ― Visual Productions announces the availability of its new RdmRelay2 at InfoComm 2026 (ACT Entertainment, Booth N6813). A networked, four-channel DMX relay, it is designed to provide reliable switching, flexible control and comprehensive monitoring for professional lighting, entertainment and architectural installations. It is engineered to bridge the gap between traditional […]
ACT Entertainment and NETGEAR have officially launched a partnership that establishes verified interoperability between NETGEAR Switches and key technologies from ACT’s tvONE, Green Hippo and lighting control brands. The companies will highlight this partnership at InfoComm 2026 (ACT Booth N6813), where attendees will find demos of the NETGEAR switches working in collaboration with the ACT […]
ACT Entertainment will feature the new Visual Productions NetPanel Series at InfoComm 2026 in booth N6813, highlighting a family of wall-mounted user interfaces designed for architectural lighting and AV environments. Distributed exclusively in North America by ACT Entertainment, the NetPanel Series includes three models: the B4 Button Panel, the F2 Fader Panel and the E1 […]
For Chuck Weber, Senior Manager of Lighting Operations for Feld Entertainment®, lighting Monster Jam® isn’t just about spectacle, it’s a critical communication system that guides drivers through races, stunts and recovery moments during every event. To upgrade the legacy driver signaling system used in events around the world, Feld Entertainment implemented the Visual Productions CueCore3 […]
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA, MARCH 4, 2026 ― ACT Entertainment is deepening its investment in the future of live entertainment as a premier sponsor of the 2026 Annual Conference & Stage Expo hosted by the United States Institute for Theater Technology (USITT). Taking place March 18-21 at the Long Beach Convention Center in California, the […]
Greater Than Entertainment (GTE), a Denver-based live production company, has joined the PK Alliance network following an investment in PK Sound’s T10 medium-format and T8 compact robotic line array systems. The purchase was facilitated by ACT Entertainment, PK Sound’s exclusive North American distributor. By adopting PK Sound’s patented multi-axis robotic technology, GTE expands its audio […]
BARCELONA, FEBRUARY 4, 2026 ― Visual Productions unveiled the NetPanel series at ISE 2026 (Stand 6T200). A new family of elegant, wall-mounted user interfaces, the NetPanel solutions are designed to deliver intuitive and flexible control for architectural lighting and AV environments. Created to blend seamlessly into modern spaces, the NetPanel series allows designers and integrators […]
ACT Entertainment announced it will be showcasing the Sterling Vermin, the latest RAT brand effects pedal, at the 2026 NAMM show. The company describes the new pedal as a new take on RAT’s sound, blending heritage tone with modern refinement. Components include low-gain tones that are reminiscent of a Klon or Bluesbreaker, and high-gain settings […]
ACT Entertainment announced it will present the PK Sound Ts15 intelligent subwoofer at the 2026 NAMM Show, where it will be demonstrated in Demo Room 18806. The Ts15 is the compact low-frequency component of PK Sound’s Trinity range, which the company describes as the industry’s first robotically controlled line source system series. The Ts15 is […]
SGM Lighting has announced a new distribution partnership with ACT Entertainment, making ACT the exclusive distributor for the company’s newly introduced PALCO Family of entertainment and touring wash lights in the United States and Canada. The agreement is effective immediately and marks a strategic expansion for SGM as it reasserts its presence in the entertainment […]
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Holland Center for the Performing Arts, Omaha Performing Arts recently modernized the venue’s lighting system, partnering with local integrator Theatrical Media Services (TMS) for design and installation. The upgrade centers around Ayrton Zonda 9 FX fixtures, supplied through ACT Entertainment, delivering a new level of color performance, flexibility […]
Spanning over 40 stops in arenas, amphitheaters and outdoor festivals across the United States, Dierks Bentley’s 2025 “Broken Branches” Tour featured the musician’s full repertoire, including classics and tracks from his latest album, “Broken Branches.” Delivering high-quality sound across such varied venues demanded innovative solutions, and ACT Entertainment, North America’s leading entertainment technology supplier, provided […]
I caught up with Bob Bonniol, ACT Entertainment’s director of innovation and an Emmy Award-winning director, producer and designer. He walked me through ACT’s next chapter, which centers on the concept of “theater everywhere.” Watch this episode to get his vision for ACT before you hit the LDI show floor.
The Conference Center, the premier meeting hall for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, has invested in 85 Robert Juliat Dalis 864 footlights with a four-color mixing system to enhance performances in the 21,000-seat auditorium. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Robert Juliat lighting in North America. The […]
Visual solutions company Observatory created ambitious new content for this year’s multi-genre Electric Forest festival in Michigan, using two Green Hippo Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 Media Servers driving two 4k outputs each to deliver the spectacle. Simon Harris and his team at Observatory were commissioned by Leisure Expert Group — the Creative Directors of Insomniac, part […]
tvONE, a leading video processing, signal distribution and media server technology company, will showcase the new 1RU version of the CALICO PRO video processor (C7-PRO-1200) and award-winning MX Series of Hippotizer Media Servers at InfoComm 2025 (tvONE Booth 3935). This year, tvONE is exhibiting alongside ACT Entertainment, its exclusive North American distributor, located across the […]
CALGARY, CANADA, MAY 22, 2025 — The Palace Theatre is one of the most renowned and recognizable buildings in Calgary, Canada’s bustling downtown core. Its unmistakable marquee beckons to passersby, inviting them inside for a live performance immersed in the opulent neoclassical architecture of decades past and pristine sound from a brand new, next-generation audio […]
ACT Entertainment will highlight two new companion products for the Visual Productions CueCore3 DMX lighting controller at InfoComm 2025: the SpiNode SPI converter and the RdmNode DMX node. SpiNode is a DIN rail–mounted device that converts Art-Net and sACN protocols to SPI, enabling CueCore3 to control pixel-mapped LED installations in permanent or architectural lighting applications. […]
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, MAY 14, 2025 ― ACT Entertainment, the industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of live performance equipment, announces that it has been selected as a U.S. distributor for the acclaimed live sound portfolio from Avid, a leading provider of audio and video technology for media organizations and independent professionals. ACT and Avid will officially […]
Company’s VP of Talent Honored as HR Executive of the Year, While his Team is Recognized as HR Team of the Year ACT Entertainment is proud to announce that Vice President of Talent Mike Schmid has been honored with a Gold Stevie® Award as Human Resources Executive of the Year at the prestigious 23rd Annual […]
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, MAY 6, 2025 ― ACT Entertainment’s iconic RAT brand has unveiled the Sterling Vermin, a boutique distortion guitar pedal that blends heritage tone with modern refinement. With a new take on RAT’s unmistakable sound, Sterling Vermin delivers a new level of precision and versatility. “The Sterling Vermin was born from a desire […]
Ayrton has introduced the Stradale Profile, a compact, lightweight luminaire designed to deliver high performance in both indoor and outdoor environments. The new fixture is the first in Ayrton’s 1 Series and part of the company’s Ultimate range. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton products in North America. Built around the concept of […]
Sean Pierce, head of production for The Pageant and Delmar Hall in St. Louis, Missouri, understands the importance of utilizing quality gear. After more than a decade in the music industry, Pierce has seen first-hand the difference that well-built, durable cables, stage boxes and other audio equipment can make for a show. With a reputation […]
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, JANUARY 23, 2025 ― ACT Entertainment, the industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of live performance and music equipment, will celebrate its longevity in the music and live sound industry at NAMM 2025 (Booth 11313). Inspired by the 50th Anniversary of the ProCo Sound brand and the 35th Anniversary of Horizon, one half of the […]
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, JANUARY 14, 2025 ― ACT Entertainment, the industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of live performance and music equipment, announces the immediate availability of its Lava Cable brand with an entirely new look. While the products, which are designed to improve tone, functionality and durability, will remain the same, the brand’s logo, packaging and marketing […]
Ayrton released the upgraded Nando 502 LED Wash, the latest in Ayrton’s IP65 6 Series, which was launched last year and is sold through dealers in the EMEA and distributed by ACT Entertainment in North America. Ayrton has developed a unique concept of a revolutionary machined light guide that provides an optimum level of diffusion […]
Visual Productions introduced the PoeSwitch, a DIN-rail mounted network switch that features four Power-over-Ethernet Class 3 ports. It is the ideal companion for connecting and powering Visual Productions’ controllers in small- to medium-sized lighting control systems. ACT Entertainment is the official U.S. distributor of Visual Productions solutions. With the plug-and-play format of the Visual Productions […]
