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Country to Country (C2C), London

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London, England, 13–15 March 2026 –Solotech supplied Country to Country (C2C) at the O2 in London last month, once again supplying a full audio package for the three-day country music festival. 

Solotech has supported C2C since its launch in 2013, evolving alongside the festival as it has grown from a two-day show in London into one of the UK’s largest country music events, now featuring 24 acts across three days and three cities. 

“Country music over the last 13 years has exploded,” said Dan Bennett, Solotech UK’s Head of Audio – Live Productions on a site visit to the O2. “What was a barely known genre in the UK has grown to what is essentially now mainstream, and if you were to go outside into The O2, it’s absolutely full of country music fans.” 

The festival aims to promote emerging talent within the genre and has previously hosted artists such as Luke Combs, Brad Paisley, Ben Skell and Chris Stapleton. More recently, it paid tribute to the late Chris York, the original C2C promoter, by naming the main stage in his honour, recognising his role in helping to launch the festival and support the growth of country music in the UK. 

“We’ve been very proud to be associated with the event since 2013,” Bennett added. “It’s turned into what is actually a wonderful tribute to an industry stalwart.” 

For this production, Solotech supplied the PA and house control package, alongside audio support for Russell Dickerson. The full-house audio package consisted of an L-Acoustics K Series PA, dual DiGiCo festival flip-flop packages, and a full complement of Shure RF and IEMs, supported by a custom Solotech line system, infrastructure and power distribution. 

“We would like to congratulate Country to Country and their crew on a hugely successful festival and are proud to continue supporting the event,” Bennett concluded. 

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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: 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.

 

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Solotech wins Video Production Company of the Year

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Anaheim, California, January 31, 2025 — Solotech, a world leader in audiovisual technologies, is proud to announce that it was named Video Production Company of the Year at the 2025 Parnelli Awards, in recognition of its outstanding work on the Adele in Munich residency.

As the official supplier of the largest temporary outdoor LED screen ever installed, an innovation for which it won a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title, Solotech has pushed back boundaries in the live events industry. The technological advances implemented during this residency, combined with Adele’s unique artistic vision, set a new benchmark in the history of music and entertainment.

“This show was groundbreaking because there was no template – only possibilities. What makes it so remarkable isn’t just the scale of the LED screen, but the innovative thinking and teamwork that made it possible,” says Ian “Woody” Woodall, Director of Global Touring and Special Projects at Solotech.

The iconic Parnelli Awards are presented annually to the most innovative companies and professionals whose achievements have set a milestone in the industry. Solotech extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the 2025 finalists and winners for their outstanding work, which demonstrated not only exceptional achievements but also boundless creativity. Their success is an inspiration to the entire industry.

The awards ceremony took place on January 24 in Anaheim, California, concurrently with the 2025 NAMM Show.

Photo credits: STUFISH and Kathleen Eddy

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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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Solotech Wins Integrator of the Year 2024

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Solotech takes the honour at this years AV Awards

London, UK, November 6, 2024 — Following a year in which it successfully delivered some of the most exciting projects in the industry, Solotech was named Integrator of the Year at the 2024 AV Awards. 

The judges were impressed by the flexibility and versatility shown by the Systems Integration team over the last twelve months and praised the variety of projects referenced in the submission. 

Philip Giffard, Global President, Sales and Systems Integration Division, said: “I’m very proud that our expertise has been recognized by our industry peers. Our experienced team and growing presence in the U.K. give us access to some truly outstanding projects. I want to thank our team and partners for their hard work, trust and commitment.”  

In 2024, we successfully installed a full audio, video and teleconferencing system in multiple offices for one of our well-known corporate clients. During the same period, our team worked hand-in-hand to install fully integrated sound systems in two of the UK’s largest soccer stadiums during the off-season.  

Solotech handles thousands of audiovisual and technology projects every year, from hotels and corporations to schools and entertainment venues. 

“Solotech’s systems integration business has expanded rapidly, and with this growth comes its own set of challenges. Our team has met these challenges with flying colours, delivering a number of exceptional projects, and I know we’ll continue to do so,” said Ryan Thomas, Business Development Director, UK, Solotech. 

If you have a project in mind for Solotech, don’t hesitate to contact us. 

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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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New Solotech Location in Nashville

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Nashville, TN, May 17, 2022 – Earmarking the extraordinary growth that Solotech has experienced in recent years, the company has announced the opening of its massive new facility in Nashville, Tennessee.

Covering more than 120,000 square feet of space, Solotech’s new Nashville facility is a powerful picture of what the company has become, and a clear indication of where it’s headed. The global leader in AV and entertainment technology has been expanding, not only in its long-time role as a powerhouse in live production, but also as a Top 10 AV system integrator in North America across the Corporate, Worship, and Transportation sectors.

Recent notable projects in the region include the expansion of Nashville International Airport, as well as new sound, lighting, and video in several of the city’s iconic Broadway honky tonks, several major corporate headquarters, and a number of large houses of worship. And of course, Solotech continues to be a major player in the touring circuit, including current sojourns with Kenny Chesney and Carrie Underwood.

The new Nashville facility is stocked with more gear than ever, offering a comprehensive array of brands and technologies to suit virtually every demand and rider. In addition, the building offers on-site rehearsal facilities and full stage setup, providing artists and production crew the opportunity to test out touring systems under real-world conditions. Solotech’s new facility also offers a new, state-of-the-art Pre-Production Visual Mapping, enabling clients to visually design and stage their new setup or facility. And the Nashville digs also house a complete fabrication department, making it easier than ever to fill all aspects of designing and creating systems for their ever-growing range of clients and projects.

As Lee Moro, Solotech’s VP of Operations, Live Productions, observes, versatility and a comprehensive offering are some of the company’s strengths.

“We can be working on the Airport, and then go out on Tour with Michael Bublé. That shows the diversity of the company. That’s what we’re all about.”

Michael Casey, Solotech Business Development Representative, agrees. “On the integration side, we have the ability to build our projects in our own shop. On the live side, we can bring artists into the shop and have their rehearsals here, in our spaces, with the equipment they’re going to have out on tour.”

“We’re always pushing the limits,” Moro concludes, pointing to the Solotech team as an indispensable part of the company’s success. “If you ask people to go above and beyond, the only way they’re going to do that is if they’re happy. You have to like where you’re working. I think we’ve created something pretty special here with an incredible team of passionate and seasoned professionals. Moreover, if you want to be part of the big Solotech family, now is the time, we’re currently looking to expand our pool of talents!”

Take a quick tour of the brand-new Solotech office in Nashville: https://youtu.be/jr3-5XKUhT8