Professional Lighting & Sound Association
PLASA emerged from the British Association of Discothèque Equipment Manufacturers (BADEM), who had formed in 1976 with the mandate to run an annual trade show. They changed their name to the Professional Lighting & Sound Association (PLASA) in 1983, at a time of rapid technological advancement.
Who does Plasa work with?
In 2018 PLASA collaborated with Hamish Dumbreck of JESE Ltd, Peter Willis of Howard Eaton Lighting and Wayne Howell of Artistic Licence to present Plugfest, a three-day residential event in Gatwick, UK for lighting technicians and developers to test the interoperability of their products.
What is the Plasa show?
A SHOW THAT DELIVERS Plus, the seminar programme presents the works of thought-leaders and taste makers delving into the most prominent industry issues. Running throughout the show, visitors can take advantage of hands-on training workshops and immersive demonstrations.
What can PLASA do for You?
Through our membership services and commercial activities, we provide a voice and platform for professionals who supply technology and creative solutions to live entertainment, theatre and events. Explore our membership services to see how PLASA can support you and your business.
What are the online musical instruments?
Our online musical instruments include the virtual guitar, virtual piano, virtual drums, virtual glockenspiel, virtual xylophone, virtual bongos and the virtual pan flute. To play a musical instrument online please click on an instrument below: Musical instruments are used for the purpose of making music.
What is a PLASA certification?
PLASA is committed to supporting the technical skills and creative talents of people working in the events and entertainment industries. The industry standard certification for rigging professionals. A pathway for those seeking a certification in rigging. For production technicians who carry out lifting operations from the ground.
What is PLASA trade show?
PLASA TRADE SHOWS. PLASA Show. Olympia London, 5-7 September 2021. Our flagship industry event in the UK’s cultural capital, setting the stage for international brands across lighting, audio, AV, rigging and staging.
