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Updates from across the AS Media Group — company news, industry perspectives, and stories from the live and experiential world.

Tech 13 Apr 2026

The State of MIDI 2.0: High-Resolution Performance and the Rise of Profiles

MIDI has been the backbone of music technology for over four decades. Now, with MIDI 2.0 firmly in motion, the protocol that connects instruments, software, and…

News 12 Apr 2026

AS Media Group Welcomes The Theatre Depot to the Family

We're pleased to announce that The Theatre Depot Ltd has officially been incorporated and joins the AS Media Group as our newest subsidiary. The Theatre Depot w…

Industry 10 Apr 2026

Why the Best Event Companies Are Built by Operators

There's a pattern in live events. The companies that deliver most consistently are almost always run by people who've been on the ground. People who've loaded t…

Industry 14 Jan 2026

Professional Sound, PA & Lighting Hire Across Lancashire & the North West

From live events and festivals to corporate and architectural productions — Radical Events provides professional sound system rental, PA hire and lighting hire …

News 23 Oct 2025

Radical Events Expands: New Facilities, New Possibilities

At Radical Events, growth isn't just a buzzword — it's part of who we are. We're excited to share that we've officially expanded into brand-new facilities desig…