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The Journey Continues: Solotech Supports The Weeknd After Hours ‘Til Dawn 2025 Leg  

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Montreal, Quebec, August 26th, 2025 – Solotech is proud to have supported The Weeknd’s electrifying After Hours ‘Til Dawn Stadium Tour, recently featured in the latest edition of Lighting and Sound America magazine.  

Since its launch in 2022, the tour has evolved with each leg, adapting to new creative directions and technical innovations. The 2025 run celebrates the release of The Weeknd’s new album Hurry Up Tomorrow. 

For this production, Solotech supplied lighting and video, and co-developed a groundbreaking LED screen wind-bracing system in collaboration with TwentyThree. Introduced for this leg of the tour, the design uses a rail system that allows the wind bracing to be installed as the wall is raised. This innovative design reduces setup time, saves truck space, and minimizes risk to crew members. 

Solotech congratulates The Weeknd and his exceptional crew for this successful leg of the tour. We are proud to continue to support their creative vision on this journey.  

To learn more, read the full feature in Lighting and Sound America magazine. 

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Flying High with Katy Perry’s Lifetimes Tour 

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Montreal, Quebec, August 14, 2025 – Solotech is proud to have played a key role in Katy Perry’s spectacular Lifetimes Tour, recently featured in the latest edition of Lighting and Sound America magazine. Packed with high-energy performances, surprise songs, timeless hits, and even a soaring ride on a mechanical butterfly, the tour is a true visual and technical feat. 

For this production, Solotech supplied lighting, video, and rigging equipment. This includes all ROE Visual tiles that make up the 31 individual surfaces of the main LED screen design. 

It’s always a thrill to collaborate with Katy Perry and her exceptional team, and we congratulate them on a tour that shines as brightly as Katy herself. 

To learn more about our work on the Lifetimes Tour, read the full feature now in Lighting and Sound America magazine. 

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Solotech and L-Acoustics Transform the Fan Experience at Miami’s Kaseya Center 

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Miami, Florida, June 10, 2025 – As featured in Sound & Video Contractor, Kaseya Center now boasts a cutting-edge sound system. Home to the NBA’s Miami HEAT, the arena recently underwent a major audio upgrade, expertly integrated by Solotech’s Systems Integration team.  

The new L-Acoustics K Series and A Series system brings concert-quality sound and consistent coverage to every seat, supporting the arena’s packed schedule of sports and live entertainment. 

“Every seat at the arena now always gets the same incredibly musical sound experience and impact,” says Mark Wilson, Director of Sales, for Solotech in Miami. “It’s taking the venue to an entirely new level of fan experience.” 

Read the full story: https://www.svconline.com/the-wire/the-miami-heat-just-got-hotter-with-a-fan-focused-l-acoustics-professional-sound-system-at-kaseya-center  

 

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Cory Crawford promoted to President, Sales and Systems Integration Division, US

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New Jersey, May 13, 2025 Solotech, a global leader in audiovisual technologies, proudly announces the promotion of Cory Crawford to President of the Sales and Systems Integration (SSI) Division, US.  

“Since joining Solotech, Cory has demonstrated strong leadership and a deep understanding of the company’s operations and business dynamics. His contributions have already made a significant impact, and the SSI US business is expected to continue thriving under his leadership,” mentions Martin Tremblay, President and CEO, Solotech. 

With over 25 years of industry experience, Cory is focused on driving operational excellence, fostering collaboration, and supporting the company’s growth through his extensive expertise in operations management, transformation, and cost efficiency. In his new role, he will drive innovation and align with the company’s vision for excellence, creating meaningful synergies and enhancing the client experience. 

This promotion underscores Solotech’s commitment to boosting the division’s autonomy and performance, aiming to unlock full potential, generate long-term value, and engage teams across all levels. 

 

Contact: media@solotech.com 

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Solotech: Elevating Concert Experiences to New Heights

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Montreal, Quebec, May 12, 2025 – Solotech is at the forefront of transforming live concerts into immersive spectacles. Known for their cutting-edge audiovisual technology, Solotech has enhanced performances for artists like Justin Timberlake, P!nk, and Michael Bublé. Their innovative use of LED screens and multimedia structures creates unforgettable experiences for audiences worldwide. As the demand for more elaborate concert productions grows, Solotech continues to expand its global reach,  through strategic acquisitions and technological advancements.

For more details, read the full article on The Globe and Mail.

 

Contact: media@solotech.com

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Solotech Reflects on a Successful Year in Live Productions

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In a recent feature by TPi Magazine, Solotech reflects on a very successful year, highlighting lessons learned, key achievements, and ambitions for the future.

Solotech’s Senior Vice President of Live Productions, Lee Moro; Director of Business Development for the Live Productions Division, Robert Kennedy; and Director of Special Projects, Ian ‘Woody’ Woodall discuss Solotech’s reputation for delivering tailored solutions and its vision of providing global support, expertise, and knowledge to every project. They also emphasize the importance of remaining approachable to productions at all levels, from emerging artists to stadium tours.

“The pace we’ve been operating at is extraordinary. Although I’m incredibly proud of what we have achieved during this time, we’re seeing a natural shift as the industry adapts. It’s about finding balance and sustainability, both for the artists and the teams that support them,” shares Lee Moro.

Read the full story:

Solotech shares past learnings, discoveries and future goals – TPi Magazine

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Shure Launch New Axient® Digital PSM

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Advanced Digital In-Ear Monitor System

Powered by Shure WMAS*, Axient Digital PSM shatters boundaries to set the new standard for wireless in-ear monitoring. It enables control and flexibility so you can transmit a balanced, clear mix to every artist and set the stage for bigger, more creative performances. * The availability of WMAS features is subject to regional regulations and may vary accordingly.

Expandable. Flexible. Unstoppable.

  • Powered by Shure WMAS innovation*, Axient Digital PSM delivers flexible, pioneering spectral efficiency and access to scalable channel count**
  • Patented Spatial Diversity transmission defends against multipath interference
  •  True Digital Diversity reception combines two discrete RF signals, dramatically improving signal reception and range
  • Four different transmission modes to choose from:
    • Multichannel Wideband – Shure WMAS technology powers the ADTQ to deliver up to four stereo audio channels, not just one, with each ADTQ radio
    • Narrowband – Access more RF output power for a greater range with this traditional option
    • Analog FM – Achieve virtually zero latency performance with updated hybrid technology
    • Axient Digital Standard** – Turn the ADTQ into an AD series Axient Digital transmitter and send high-quality, long-distance wireless audio to any Axient Digital wireless receiver
  •  Wide tuning range to cover more cities, festivals, and events on tour
  • ShowLink technology delivers real-time remote control of all ADXR bodypack wireless receiver parameters from the monitor mix position and elsewhere

Groundbreaking performance features—including scalable channel count*, Multichannel Wideband RF, and Spatial Diversity Transmission—ensure faultless performance in the most challenging RF environments. ShowLink® remote control, networkable monitoring with Wireless Workbench®, analogue and digital (AES3, AES67, Dante) inputs, and internal antenna combining bring a new level of management and flexibility to your entire in-ear monitor workflow. Innovative CueMode allows engineers to easily monitor up to 64 encrypted stage mixes from a single ADXR bodypack. Superior stereo separation, crisp, clear digital audio, and Automatic Impedance Detection that allows ADXR to pair with any professional in-ear monitors brings unprecedented clarity and simplicity to global artists everywhere.

Welcome to a new era of live performance with Axient Digital PSM.

 

How to order

 

The first units will ship in Q1 of 2025. As a Shure distributor Solotech has placed a substantial initial stocking order of Axient Digital PSM but we expect demand to be high.

If you’re interested in being one of the first to have this leading edge IEM system in your inventory then contact our sales team today on 0330 128 1100 or email uk.groupsales@solotech.com

 

*The availability of WMAS features is subject to regional regulations and may vary accordingly. Contact your Shure local representative for specific details in your area.
**Available in a planned firmware update, date TBD

Why It’s Better

Empower Any Performance At Any Scale

Embrace Axient Digital PSM’s agility, which allows you to maximise critical performance or expand the channel count effortlessly — all while ensuring every performance, regardless of venue size, is delivered with unmatched clarity and precision.

RF Strength for the Toughest RF Situations

With Axient Digital PSM’s Spatial Diversity transmitters and True Digital Diversity bodypack receiver, each channel digitally combines four discrete RF signal paths for greater coverage while defending against multipath interference.

Command Control. Remotely.

No more operating blind. No more chasing down the talent. Change any bodypack setting instantly, without any interruption. Coordinate frequencies for the entire in-ear wireless system and monitor battery life, volume position, and headphone connect status in real-time.

Built On Axient’s Extraordinary Legacy

Axient Digital extends its legendary audio performance standard to in-ear monitoring, bringing flagship platform benefits and unmatched reliability to every show. Built by Shure, the arbiter of extraordinary sound for the last 100 years.

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Solotech’s Collaborative Contribution to Justin Timberlake’s The Forget Tomorrow World Tour 

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Recent industry articles from Projection Lights & Staging News (PLSN), Total Production International (TPI), and Lighting & Sound America (LSA) have spotlighted the collaborative efforts that brought Justin Timberlake’s “The Forget Tomorrow World Tour” to life. These articles emphasize the collective expertise and teamwork that played a pivotal role in delivering the tour’s technical elements.  

Solotech, as part of this collaboration, provided a suite of high-end technical services, including audio, video, lighting, and rigging solutions. The publications outline how the combined skills of Solotech’s team and their advanced technology contributed to the tour’s overall success.  

One of the standout elements was the deployment of the ROE Visual V8T transparent LED screens. These innovative screens added a dynamic visual layer to Timberlake’s performances, enriching the audience’s experience with immersive and engaging visuals. 

On the audio front, Solotech integrated L-Acoustics K1 and K2 systems to deliver clear and powerful sound tailored to each venue’s unique acoustics. The articles note how these systems contributed to a consistently high-quality auditory experience throughout the tour. 

The tour’s lighting design, managed by Solotech in conjunction with other creative partners, featured advanced control systems and innovative techniques that enhanced the energy and visual impact of Timberlake’s performances.  

For a more in-depth look at the collaboration behind The Forget Tomorrow World Tour, including interviews with engineers and technicians, you can read the full articles: 

  

Total Production International: Solotech’s Innovative Approach to Timberlake’s Tour 

Projection Lights & Staging News: Solotech’s Technical Excellence on The Forget Tomorrow World Tour 

Lighting & Sound America (pages 34-43): The Impact of Solotech’s Solutions on Timberlake’s Live Experience 

 

Photo Credit: Mark La Shark

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Jim Yakabuski Discusses His 43-Year Audio Engineering Journey on the GIGGS Podcast 

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Jim Yakabuski, Director of Audio Projects, Live Production at Solotech, recently featured on the GIGGS podcast, where he shared an in-depth look at his 43-year journey in live audio engineering. With decades of experience working with iconic artists, Yakabuski is celebrated for his exceptional skills and pioneering contributions to the industry.  

In his conversation with host Nikki Sanz, Yakabuski reflected on the evolution of live audio production, offering listeners a wealth of insights from his work on some of the most prestigious events worldwide. He detailed the intricacies of mixing front-of-house sound for large-scale productions and discussed the challenges of adapting to ever-changing technologies while maintaining the highest standards of audio quality.  

Yakabuski also provided a closer look at his current role as Director of Audio Projects for US Live Productions at Solotech, where he oversees complex projects and ensures that every live event meets the company’s rigorous standards. His leadership at Solotech has been instrumental in advancing the company’s reputation for delivering unparalleled audio experiences, both in the United States and globally.  

“I was in Planet Hollywood Zappos Theater with Gwen Stefani doing residency and I get the phone call, ‘We want you to join the team.’ And I’m like great this is awesome,” explained Yakabuski. “It was a huge blessing to have a job with such a great company, and it really is an amazing company.”

Hear more about Yakabuski’s experiences and insights by listening to the full podcast on YouTube. 

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Solotech’s Role in Adele’s Record-Breaking Munich Residency

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In a recent feature by Total Production International (TPi), Solotech’s role as official video supplier for Adele’s unprecedented residency in Munich, which was awarded a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® achievement for the Largest Continuous Outdoor LED Screen (temporary), was highlighted.

“When Solotech was enlisted for this project, it had a pre-existing goal to invest in a significant amount of single batch LED over a multi-year period. That was soon accelerated to three months to meet the demands of Adele in Munich. Despite global shipping challenges, Solotech managed to procure over 5,000 square meters of newly purchased ROE Visual LED screens to Solotech’s European facility to be ‘framed up’ before arriving in Munich.”

The full article provides an in-depth look at Solotech’s innovative contributions to this groundbreaking project. Read more here.

TPi: Meet the Team Behind Adele in Munich

Photo: Mark Cameron

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