Ebenezer Evangelical Church adopts live streaming solution

Thanks to the expertise of audio-visual integrator Vaughan Sound, Ebenezer Evangelical Church in Neath Abbey now benefits from an intuitive live streaming system – facilitating remote, online services.

Situated between junctions 43 and 44 of the M4 motorway, the church approached Vaughan Sound looking for a means of streaming their services during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Lockdown guidelines and restrictions had greatly restricted the number of participants that could physically attend this small worship venue.

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Technical Excellence in Professional Audio-Visual Engineering

Any architecturally or acoustically demanding building that requires sound or communication systems benefits from early input by experienced audio specialists. Careful product selection, sympathetic system design and a clear understanding of standards are essential when installing or upgrading systems in historic and sensitive environments.

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AuraCast technology improves accessibility at St Michael’s, Arlecdon

St Michael’s Church in Arlecdon, a beautiful historic building right at the heart of the local community, has recently taken a significant step forward in improving accessibility.

Working with the team from Blaydon Communications the church now has a cutting-edge AuraCast™ system, replacing the traditional induction loop technology to better serve members of the congregation with hearing difficulties.

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LED specialist redefines the spiritual language of heritage spaces

In an age of restoration and renewal, few design elements carry as much emotional resonance or technical challenge as light. In places of worship and heritage architecture, light is more than visibility; it is revelation. Few understand that better than LED lighting specialists ERCO, whose quiet revolutionary work is redefining how sacred and historic spaces are perceived, preserved and experienced.

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ISCVEx 2026 Coombe Abbey Hotel, 17-18 March 2026

Professionals working in the sound, communications and audio-visual industries are invited to attend ISCVEx 2026, the two-day Exhibition and Seminar Event, organised by the Institute of Sound, Communications and Visual Engineers (ISCVE), taking place at the prestigious Coombe Abbey Hotel, Warwickshire on 17-18 March 2026. 

The two-day event brings together experts, manufacturers, distributors and installers to showcase the latest technologies and innovations in the industry. 

With a packed schedule of seminars, discussions and networking opportunities, ISCVEx 2026 is a must-attend event for anyone working in the world of Sound, Communications or AV. 

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The Awards recognise projects of significant regional merit that enhance the built environment

The Maison Dieu (Dover Town Hall) has been shortlisted for a 2026 Civic Trust Award and an Architects Accredited in Building Conservation (AABC) Conservation Award, following a rigorous first-stage assessment.

The building is one of six South East finalists among 77 nationwide for the Civic Trust Award, which recognises projects of significant regional merit that enhance the built environment while being sustainable, accessible, and making a positive civic contribution.

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Restoration provides high-quality sound with minimum visual impact

The Church of St Peter is the Anglican parish church of Ruthin – an ancient market town which lies within the Vale of Clwyd in Denbighshire.

In 1282, when Edward I had completed his conquest of Wales, his close friend Reginald de Grey, Baron of Wilton created Ruthin as a chartered borough.

During the turbulent years of the fifteenth century, the church continued to serve the community, but suffered damage during the Owain Glyndŵr uprising, when the town of Ruthin was raided on 16 September 1400 and again in 1402, when the 3rd Lord de Grey was captured and ransomed by Glyndŵr.

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What is a new audio-visual system going to cost me?

Stephen Neath of APi Communications, addresses a thorny question.

Church and heritage buildings require constant maintenance and upkeep, which can make it hard to budget for a new audio-visual system.

Part of the reason it can be so hard to prepare for the outlay is that pricing information is not readily available. So, as we celebrate the 21st anniversary of the beginning of our journey in providing bespoke AV systems for all our customers, we will try to answer the question: what does a new AV system cost?

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Church’s locally listed status adds to contractor’s challenges

When Hyssop Project began its first venture into the renovation of a church building, they encountered more than they first expected. The company’s founder and director SHEAHAN THORNE describes how the project developed.

Through an architect friend who attends the Hackney Evangelical Reformed Church on Lauriston Road, Victoria Park, we were initially asked to strip back elements of the building’s internal fabrics which was experiencing severe symptoms of dry rot and wet rot.

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Christmas services need great music!

Finding good, reliable organists or musicians for church services is becoming increasingly difficult for churches of all denominations. The Hymnal Plus is the ultimate worship music solution - an ideal digital hymnal system to fill the gap for those who have no instrument or simply want good traditional digital church music.

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Beyond 'Heritage Style': rethinking rooflight specification in historic buildings

By Paul Trace, Director of Stella Rooflight

Over the past decade, the specification of rooflights in historic and sensitive buildings has evolved significantly. Advances in performance, detailing and thermal efficiency have broadened what is possible, while planning authorities and conservation officers have become increasingly familiar with rooflights as a legitimate way to introduce natural light into traditionally challenging spaces.

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All change at CRE: the UK's 'ideal church show'

The Christian Resources Exhibition (CRE), the UK’s largest church-related show, has changed hands in its 40th year and has been taken over by Quartz Business Media.

Quartz Business Media, based in Redhill, Surrey, is a distant relative of Argus Specialist Events, the company which originally launched CRE under the direction of Gospatric and Diana Home.

New owners Quartz take over stewardship of the event from former journalist Steve Goddard and Dr. Allison Goddard who have owned the event since 2016. 

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