Major music and audio event to take centre stage in London this autumn
The new name reflects the exciting progression and evolution of the event in embracing all things music; from a global premiere of some of the world’s most expensive audio products, vibrant product demonstrations and innovative equipment showcases; to live musical acts from renowned artists to individual buskers, and lessons to master musical instruments; to packed-out record producer seminars that have all inspired a multitude of new consumers to try out, listen to and be bowled over by internationally-acclaimed audio and musical brands.
In addition, live music will be in abundance, including an exciting VIP concert to be announced over the coming months.
The hugely popular music-oriented seminars will be back, with world-renowned producers and recording engineers Chris Kimsey, Gary Langan and Liam Nolan, inviting some very special guests from the international music scene to join them on stage to reveal their in-studio stories about some of the world’s most famous albums from the likes of Adele, David Bowie, Marillion, Queen, Yes, ABC, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Rita Ora, Art of Noise, Jesse J and Liam Payne.
Vernon Hamblin, the producer of the Festival of Sound, says, “The first two years of our consumer show were naturally moving further and further into the realms of music in all its guises. Whether that was through the abundance of quality products and technologies on display enabling consumers to listen to music effectively at home or on the move. The vinyl fairs and musical instruments on to the live performances from individual artists and renowned bands. Therefore, to reflect this evolution and to reinforce the pervading musicality of the event it made sense to rebrand to The Festival of Sound, The Music and Audio Show. After all, it’s what we do best.”