Sponsors

Apple
Apple is an American multinational corporation with a focus on designing and manufacturing consumer electronics and closely-related software products. Apple develops, sells, and supports a series of personal computers, portable media players, computer software, and computer hardware accessories.
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Montblanc
For more than 20 years, Montblanc has actively been involved in nurturing, preserving and developing artistic talent through its numerous initiatives across the world. With such a history, Montblanc, also known as the “cultural brand”, is proud to honor John Lennon’s life, his music and his dreams by contributing to selected cultural projects which support music education, and collaborating with the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus.
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Sony
Sony Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets.
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Avid
Avid is the world leading manufacturer of digital content creation tools. In addition to Avid’s video solutions, which include industry-standard Media Composer, Avid’s professional audio products include Pro Tools and Sibelius.
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Neutrik
Neutrik AG is the leading provider of professional entertainment connector systems. Neutrik has developed, produced and distributed state-of-the-art connectors for more than 30 years.
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Thomann
German-based Thomann is Europe’s largest music instruments and Pro Audio retailer with more than 5 million customers all over Europe, 70.000 products in stock and over 1000 employees.
Thomann’s headquarters in southern germany also feature Europas’s largest music shop with more than 5400 square metres.
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Gibson
Gibson USA is an American institution, the builder of the world’s most revered guitars, and a legendary innovator of instrument design.
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Epiphone
Epiphone has been making world-class instruments for nearly a century. In 1964, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Paul McCartney each chose the Epiphone Casino to be one of their most often-played instruments.
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Baker McKenzie
Baker & McKenzie is one of the largest global law firms with more than 4,000 locally admitted lawyers in 72 offices worldwide. Baker &McKenzie is a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and brings to matters the instinctively global perspective as well as deep market knowledge and insights. Baker & McKenzie has the deep roots and knowledge of the language and culture of business required to address the nuances of local markets worldwide. Its culture of friendship and broad scope of practice enable its lawyers to navigate complexity across issues, practices and borders with ease.
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SSL
Solid State Logic is the world’s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles and provider of creative tools for music, broadcast and post production professionals.
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Newtek
NewTek makes portable live production and 3D animation systems. NewTek is best known for creating groundbreaking products that are professional, easy to use and cost-effective. The tools they provide broaden the base of those who create film, broadcast-quality video, and a variety of graphics for film, television, games, software, and print.
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TodoCast by Globecomm
TodoCast is an interactive streaming and media services company specializing in Live Internet Broadcasts. TodoCast offers a turnkey platform including satellite connectivity, audience management and social networking features to engage, grow and monetize audiences on the web, mobile devices and connected TVs.
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Genelec
Since the founding of Genelec in 1978, professional audio monitoring has been at the core of the business. An unrivalled commitment to research and development has resulted in a number of industry firsts and established Genelec as the industry leader in active studio monitoring speakers. Nearly 35 years later Genelec monitoring products remain true to the original philosophy, offering reliability, neutral sound reproduction regardless of size, as well as the ability to adapt frequency response to the listening environment. Genelec clients receive paramount support in all aspects of the field, from acoustical advice and calibration services to technical service and long product life span. Buying a Genelec product is the soundest investment in audio monitoring.
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Vox Amps
The unique tone of VOX amplifiers has helped define the sound of modern guitar for over 50 years. VOX exploded onto the music scene in the late 1950s with the introduction of their first AC15 combo, then dominated the “British Invasion” of the 1960s. Since those early beginnings, the company has created guitar amplifiers that have achieved classic, even cult status. Today, VOX products are used by countless musicians around the globe spanning a wide range of musical styles.
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Reflecmedia
Reflecmedia’s products are used in TV production, film and digital content creation around the world.
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Audio-Technica
Established in 1962, Audio-Technica is a worldwide group of companies devoted to the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of problem-solving audio equipment. Initially known for state-of-the-art phonograph cartridges, A-T now creates high-performance microphones, headphones, wireless systems, mixers and electronic products for home and professional use.
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Roland
Roland is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of electronic musical instruments and music gear.
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Adobe
Adobe is the global leader in digital marketing and digital media solutions. Our tools and services allow our customers to create groundbreaking digital content, deploy it across media and devices, measure and optimize it over time, and achieve greater business success. We help our customers make, manage, measure, and monetize their content across every channel and screen.
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Propellerheads
Formed in 1994, Propellerhead Software is a privately owned company based in Stockholm, Sweden. Renowned for its musician-centric approach, Propellerhead has created some of the world’s most innovative music software applications, interfaces and technology standards.
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Litepanels
Litepanels is an industry leader and innovator in broadcast lighting. Their ultra-efficient LED panels provide soft, even, controllable light with consistent color. The environmentally friendly LED technology produces powerful directional light while maintaining low-power consumption and minimal generation of heat.
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Manfrotto
Manfrotto provides professional support solutions for the photographic, video, lighting and live entertainment industries. Their products are the most highly-respected in the world and appear alongside their sister companies Gitzo, Avenger, Kata and National Geographic as well as other select top brands of imaging-related products.
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Anton/Bauer
Anton/Bauer is recognized as the world’s innovator and premier provider of portable power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries. Established in 1970 with offices in the United States, Europe and Asia, Anton/Bauer’s product offerings include many signature lines including the leading Gold Mount® system, InterActive® chargers, Logic Series® batteries such as the HyTRON® and DIONIC® Series and the Tandem 150 Modular Charging System. Other products include ElipZ and Cine Series batteries and the Ultralight®. Their superior quality products have become an industry standard.
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Camera Corps
Camera Corps is internationally recognised for its leading innovations in the development and manufacture of remotely controlled compact camera systems, including the Q-Ball.
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Petrol Bags
Petrol Bags is a leading producer of professional carrying bags, cases and accessories for portable cameras, lighting, audio, support and other production equipment. The Petrol Bags product family encompasses a full line of highly protective, flexible and adaptable bags, backpacks, cases, and accessories. Petrol Bags works closely with industry professionals to create carrying systems designed for safe transport as well as quick and easy access on location. Along with other leading brands in the broadcast and professional videographer industry, Petrol Bags is part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company.
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Sachtler
“No matter if videographers, broadcast cameramen, DoPs or camera stabilizer operators: Sachtler guarantees Premium Camera Support they can trust in. Trust in more than 50 years experience of German engineering for smooth camera operation. Trust in a global service network that guarantees help today AND tomorrow to secure their investments.
Sachtler’s product line of fluid heads, tripods, pedestals and camera stabilizers stand for robustness and reliability over years, even under extreme conditions. They are fast to set-up, intuitively to operate, very flexible and extremely lightweight, to support the fast living nature of our customers. Sachtler is a premium quality brand that allows our customers to turn their creativity and skills into new exceptional images – under all circumstances.
The best cameraman in world trust in one brand: Sachtler.”
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Vinten
Vinten® is the global market leader in broadcast camera supports. Vinten pan and tilt heads, tripods and pedestals are chosen by studios for their consistently silky smooth, effortless camera operation.
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Clear-Com
Clear-Com, an HME company, is a global provider in professional voice communications systems since 1968. The company develops and markets proven intercom technologies such as Analog & Digital Partyline, Digital Matrix, Wireless and Intercom-over-IP systems for critical communication applications in broadcast, performance venues, military, government and enterprise markets. Recognized for its legacy of intercom innovations, production teams around the world have come to depend on Clear-Com for clear, reliable and scalable communications solutions.
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AJA
AJA Video is a leading manufacturer of high-quality and cost-effective digital video interface, conversion and desktop solutions for professional broadcast and post-production. In addition to the KONA family of video I/O cards for the Mac and for Windows PCs, the growing AJA product line also includes the innovative “Io” Thunderbolt desktop video products and Ki Pro family of portable disk recorders. AJA is headquartered in Grass Valley, California.
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Aphex
For over 35 years, Aphex has been at the heart of professional audio, recording, broadcast, M.I., live and installed sound. It’s a legacy we’re proud of, a legacy we will build upon as we launch new products and technologies and expand into new market segments.
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Copperpeace
Copperpeace is a premium guitar strap company based in Los Angeles, California that is devoted to creating stylish and well-made accessories for a new musical generation.
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Applied Acoustic Systems
AAS is a leading producer of innovative audio products. Their highly notable software modeling instruments include the Tassman software synthesizer and Strum guitar emulators.
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Sonicbids
Sonicbids helps bands connect with people who book and license music. With over 200,000 artists and 15,000 promoters in their network, Sonicbids has the largest and most diverse range of performance and licensing opportunities available.
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Ketterer Trucks
Ketterer Spezialfahrzeuge AG is a leading manufacture of outstanding luxury trucks. Motorhomes, Promotion Trucks, Race Trucks and Horse Trucks. When you follow the manufacture of a Ketterer vehicle, you will see absolute specialists of design and vehicle development, metal processing, mould construction, on-board technology and interior fittings at work.
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Sign Language
Sign Language are a branding business specialising in fleet livery and vinyl wrapping services in the UK and across Europe. Trusted by world recognised brands for small and large scale projects.
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Mobile Roadie
Mobile Roadie is a self service app platform where anyone can create an iPhone or Android app in minutes. Leading clients include Live Nation, Universal Music, Sony Music, Warner Music, EMI, Random House, Madonna, and Taylor Swift.
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McDSP
McDowell Signal Processing, LLC offers the best and newest in music technology.
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Native Instruments
Native Instruments is the pioneer and market leader in the field of software instruments, and one of the key players in the market of computer-based audio production technology. The company’s mission is to develop outstanding tools for musicians, producers, sound designers and DJs of all styles and genres.
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IK Multimedia
IK Multimedia Production is an international music software company, privately founded in 1996 for the purpose of developing a new generation of music software designed to take advantage of the fast growing personal computer performance and revolutionize the way people compose and play music. Since its formation, IK has produced a wide range of breakthrough innovative products, from consumer to professional music software.
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Noise Industries
Established in 2004, Boston Massachusetts based Noise Industries is an innovative developer of visual effects tools for the postproduction and broadcast community. Their products are integrated with popular non-linear editing and compositing products from Apple and Avid.
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iZotope
iZotope is a research-driven audio technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its products and audio technology are used by millions of people in over 50 countries, from independent musicians to major broadcast and recording studios and GRAMMY Award winners.
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Mad Mimi
MadMimi writes the new book on email marketing and e-newsletter design, offering powerful tools, customization, free image hosting, live chat support, and comprehensive tracking in a gorgeous and sensible web-based working environment.
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LiveU
LiveU is the pioneer of broadcast-quality, video-over-cellular solutions that allow live video transmission (HD and SD) from any location around the world. With top-tier customers in 60+ countries, LiveU’s solutions have been used for breaking news and high-profile events, including the 2012 US Presidential Campaign, London 2012 Olympics, Hurricane Sandy, 2011 British Royal Wedding, Japanese Tsunami, GRAMMY Awards and Super Bowl. From backpacks to smartphones, LiveU offers a complete range of devices for live video coverage. LiveU’s solutions include multiple 4G LTE/3G, HSPA+, WiMAX and Wi-Fi cellular links, which are optimized for maximum video quality based on the available network conditions.
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