LONG BEACH, CA — DigitalSound Production Services (DPS) supplied its new Meyer Sound LEO linear large-scale reinforcement system for the main stage at the 30th Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride festival, which took place here May 18 and 19. The main stage featured R&B singer Fantasia and finalists from TV’s American Idol and The Voice.

NEW YORK — Monte Bros. Sound Systems of Dobbs Ferry, NY overcame massive amounts of RF and microwave interference at the New York City Police Department’s headquarters in downtown Manhattan with a SpectraPulse system from Audio-Technica.

NEW YORK — With songs by rocker girl Cyndi Lauper and story by celebrated actor/playwright, Harvey Fierstein, Kinky Boots has Broadway on its feet. Sound designer John Shivers (pictured right with associate sound designer & production sound engineer David Patridge) opted for a DiGiCo SD7T to handle the production.

NEW YORK — The Tribeca Grand Hotel here upgraded recently with a new sound system that includes QSC audio gear, including a Q-Sys Core 250i integrated system platform, AcousticDesign loudspeakers and CX Series amplifiers. Add a comment

SYDNEY, Australia — For Pink’s current world tour, in support of her sixth studio album, The Truth About Love, which was released last September, FOH engineer Chris Madden specified an L-Acoustics K1 system. JPJ Audio is providing the gear for the tour.

CHICAGO — Sensaphonics noted recently that while Soundgarden is a holdout with a preference for traditional monitor wedges, singer/songwriter Chris Cornell has made the move to in-ear monitors and is currently touring with the company’s 3D Active Ambient system. Sensaphonics further notes that monitor engineer Martin Strayer, pictured here, is pleased with Cornell’s choice of gear.

WARSAW, Poland — Pro audio specialist Dysten specified an Innovason Eclipse GT to run a fully networked Fohhn Audio PA system within the Iluzjon cinema here. The venue, which showcases silent along with soundtrack-enhanced films, will occasionally provide live music to accompany the on-screen imagery. Add a comment

DETROIT - Burst Audio & Lighting Systems, based here, added new Midas Venice F 16,24 and 32 channel consoles to their inventory. Add a comment

AMSTERDAM — On April 30, Crown Prince Willem-Alexander, 46, became King of The Netherlands as his mother, Queen Beatrix, stepped down from the throne at age 75 after a 33-year reign.  The festivities marking the occasion included a 35-minute outdoor concert pairing the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra with Dutch DJ Armin van Buuren. Peak Audio relied upon d&b audiotechnik gear for the televised event. Add a comment

NAIROBI, Kenya — Nairobi Baptist Church recently upgraded their existing analog mixer to an Allen & Heath iLive digital mixing system, supplied by Kenya-based Sound Creations.