Inaugural PRO Show Builds Foundation for the Future
From the 13-15th of September the PRO Audio & Lighting Technology show
made its debut alongside the widely-renowned BPM show, with over 4000
trade professionals – representing production companies, venues, installers
and retailers – as well as 5000 consumers heading to the Birmingham NEC for
three days of exploring exhibition stands, watching product demonstrations
and soaking in seminars focussed on audio, lighting and video technology.
After a landmark year and a positive response from trade professionals and
exhibitors, PRO 2014 will act as a springboard for next year’s show, with
organiser Marked Events having already confirmed that PRO will return –
bigger and better – in September 2015.
Having grown organically from the well-established BPM DJ & Electronic Music Production
event, PRO is built on firm foundations. Its 2014 debut has set the standard and ensured
that PRO will go on to become a calendar highlight for installers, rental houses, production
companies and anyone who provides technical services to bars, clubs, concert venues and
small to medium sized events.
This year’s show saw key players like Bose, Ohm and Martin Audio showcasing their
products in the PRO Audio Demo Space – a dedicated audio arena where professional sound
systems can be demonstrated by manufacturers and heard at realistic levels by visiting trade
professionals. A number of learning sessions provided educational content on audio
engineering, computer sound design, LED lighting and more in the PRO Learning Space.
Meanwhile, to facilitate networking, PRO’s media partner, Mondiale Publishing, hosted a
comfortable and stylish central bar where visitors could gather to talk business and share
experiences of the show over a drink or two.
“I'm hugely optimistic about this show; it promises to be exactly what the UK needs in terms
of an annual audio technology showcase,” said Ginny Goudy, Marketing Director for PRO
exhibitors Nexo. “The NEC environment is a pleasure for the exhibitors and access is easy for
visitors. The mix of demos, performances, lectures and panel sessions is lively and
educational, and is a genuine attraction for visitors. As more elite brands join in the
exhibition, the footfall will increase accordingly and the UK market will have a dynamic
business event once more.”
Michael Brooksbank, General Manager of Chauvet Europe, adds “The addition of PRO
alongside BPM gave us the opportunity to exhibit our CHAUVET Professional products
independently and this quieter, yet still vibrant, PRO show was also an ideal place to have
meetings. We were pleasantly surprised by the number, and the calibre, of visitors this
debut PRO show attracted. The BPM Arena, this year sponsored by CHAUVET Professional,
was a hive of activity and a great place for us to showcase our latest lighting and video
products. We had some fantastic feedback and we look forward to being a part of the shows
again next year.”
Having attracted over 9000 visitors between them, Marked Events will now look to increase
the focus and vitality of the collocated PRO and BPM shows, ensuring that PRO takes its
place as the must-attend event in the pro audio, lighting and video sector. With its foot now
firmly in the door, PRO will return in 2015 with more confidence and a stronger identity,
whilst still capitalising on its shared location and crucial synergy with BPM.
www.visitPRO.co.uk
For more information please contact the PRO PR Co-ordinator Sara Walker:
Email sara@markedevents.co.uk
Tel 01772 733 353