Vanessa Williams, star of the West End said: “It’s such an honour to be here on Oxford Street to help kick off the festive season and support the incredible work of Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. Christmas is a time for joy, hope and giving back, and seeing these beautiful lights shine tonight reminds us all of the magic that can happen when a community comes together for such an important cause.”

This year, the UK’s favourite shopping street has partnered with GOSH Charity to inspire visitors to spread a little festive joy. In the ultimate celebration of Christmas cheer, Oxford Street will play host to Big Day of JOY to raise vital funds for GOSH Charity on 7th December, transforming the iconic destination into a vibrant hub of festive activity.

Dee Corsi, CEO at New West End Company commented: “The West End is an iconic destination all year round, but it becomes truly magical during the festive season. There’s a buzz in the air as businesses are pulling out all the stops to make the West End sparkle this Christmas.

Central to that magic is, of course, our incredible lighting displays. Nothing captures the festive spirit in the West End quite like the starry decorations that will illuminate the street from tonight, marking the beginning of Christmas in the capital.

This year, we’re once again collaborating with Great Ormond Street Hospital, whose team helps give seriously ill children the best chance, and childhood, possible. We’re proud to support their incredible work throughout the festive season and, on 7 December, we invite you to join us by taking part on our Big Day of Joy. It will be a day filled with festive activities and experiences on Oxford Street, with plenty of opportunities to donate to GOSH Charity.”

Liz Tait, Director of Fundraising at GOSH Charity, said: “We are honoured to be partnering with Oxford Street once again to celebrate the start of the festive season with this incredible light switch-on event. Every donation made to GOSH Charity tonight and throughout the festive period will help make Christmas feel like Christmas for seriously ill children at Great Ormond Street Hospital – from decorating trees with the Play team to carol singing with the Chaplaincy team. Together, we can bring joy and a touch of festive magic to the wards, and give more children the hope of many more Christmases to come.”

GOSH Charity exists to help give seriously ill children at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Donations to the charity fund vital support services for children and their families such as the Play team and free family accommodation, life-saving medical equipment, ground-breaking research and the building and refurbishment of child-focused facilities.

Throughout the festive period, members of the public can make donations via the Oxford Street website. Every donation will help make a big difference to the lives of seriously ill children and provide the hope of many more Christmases to come. To help make every moment matter this Christmas for seriously ill children at GOSH, visit www.gosh.org/christmas.

The light display provides a spectacular backdrop for visitors to explore the wonders of London’s ultimate festive destination and it’s also environmentally conscious, having been made from recycled polymer and features more than 300,000 LED star lights which are 75 percent more energy efficient than standard bulbs. The stars will be illuminated for a reduced number of hours this year from 4pm to midnight.

Oxford Street’s Big Day of JOY (Sunday 7th December) in support of GOSH Charity is set to dazzle with on-street performances, unmissable in-store activities, and a plethora of festive experiences. Visitors are encouraged to gather their friends and family, wrap up warm, and head to Oxford Street for a day of festive fun, community spirit, and holiday magic – there’ll be a chance to give something back too by donating to GOSH Charity.

Oxford Street will be brimming with Christmas activities, from the ever-popular Santa’s Grotto at John Lewis, featuring a Santa Paws experience for four-legged friends to the brand-new Christmas shop at IKEA, a welcome addition for 2025. Explore the spectacular Selfridges’ Christmas Shop and discover exciting pop-ups throughout the store, created in collaboration with Disney. Shoppers can feast on special festive dishes at Market Halls, before heading to the new Games Hall for even more seasonal fun.

A true destination for dining this Christmas, visitors can also indulge in a luxury private dining experience at the 1864 Rooftop Bar & Kitchen — keeping out the cold while enjoying panoramic views from their cosy festive igloos. The M&S Food festive range needs no introduction, offering perfect platters and elevated at-home dining options for all your hosting needs.

For gifting and party-season essentials, browse the likes of Reserved, Zara, MANGO, and more to wrap up your Christmas shopping in just one street visit. For a personal touch? Visit Pandora and Swarovski for in-store engraving, and discover the new Jewellery Hall on Selfridges’ third floor.

Stay up to date with the festivities @oxfordstreetw1. For festive inspiration, details on Big Day of JOY, or to donate to GOSH Charity, visit www.oxfordstreet.co.uk and www.gosh.org/christmas.

Photo credits: David Parry/PA Media.

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As a multi-disciplinary house, the performance venue hosts a wide variety of different types of productions, and Marc acknowledges that initially some touring companies were hesitant to perform under LED lights. Experience, however, taught them otherwise.

“Some companies came in with preconceived notions – concerns about coluor rendering, intensity, or beam quality,” said Marc. “But once they saw what the Rêve units could do, most of those doubts disappeared. LED technology has come a long way, and today we’re able to get excellent results across a wide range of applications.”

“An example is how the Rêve F-3s offer us all the flexibility we had with traditional fixtures, but with far better colour control, consistency, and energy efficiency,” continued Marc. “They’ve made our setups faster and more precise. Honestly, they’re a great replacement.”

Purchasing the Rêve fixtures was one of the steps Marc has taken to convert the venue to an all LED system. This year, l’Eden added six Maverick Storm 2 Profile fixtures and two Rogue Outcast 2X Washes to its house rig.

“The potential is already clear,” Marc said of the new fixtures. “Having motorized LED fixtures in the venue gives us a lot of creative flexibility. I’m glad that Chauvet offers IP20 fixtures, because IP65 is often unnecessary in venues like ours.”

Prior to embarking on his journey to an all LED system, Marc upgraded the theatre’s lighting capabilities by acquiring a ChamSys MagicQ MQ250M Stadium console. “We needed more universes to control our fixtures, and this console offered the right combination of features and price,” he said. “I had a solid introduction to the system via Rémy Rouvoy, while Victor Faré familiarized us with the lighting fixtures.

“Prisme Éclairage, who handled the integration and provided excellent support throughout the project also deserves a lot of credit,” continued Marc. “And of course, a big thank you to the Ville de Saint-Jean-d’Angély, since as a municipal performance venue, this kind of investment depends heavily on the City’s support.”

The investment is already paying dividends in a multitude of ways. One of which can be felt in the comfort level inside the theatre. Marc notes that there has seen a drop of about 7°C in the venue during the summer, which makes a real difference for both the artists and the audience.

“The space feels less stuffy and more pleasant overall,” he said.  “On top of that, the lighting quality is better, and the response from visiting productions has been encouraging… even from those who were initially hesitant about using LED!”

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EcoVadis is a globally leading platform for documenting the sustainability performance of companies. The organisation also supports supply chain analysis and compliance to help identify risks and comply with statutory provisions such as the German Supply Chain Duty of Care Act.

 The evaluation includes 21 sustainability criteria across categories such as “Environment”, “Labour and Human Rights”, “Ethics” and “Sustainable Procurement”. After receiving its first award in 2024, ERCO not only maintained its silver status this year, but also improved its score by 3 points. By being awarded, ERCO ranks among the top 15% of over 100,000 companies assessed in 2025. In the overall evaluation, the specialist in LED architectural lighting achieved 92 out of 100 points – just three points shy of the gold medal. ERCO performed above the industry average in all categories.

“We view sustainability as an integral part of our corporate strategy. For us, as a medium-sized company not yet obligated to report on sustainability, assessing the status quo of our processes was an important step – and winning the Silver award again is a great success. The EcoVadis classification and the improvement in our overall score confirm our consistent commitment to sustainable production and the application of our lighting solutions. The motivation to achieve gold certification is strong and we will continuously improve our corporate processes in line with sustainability criteria”, says Marcus Schramm, General Manager of ERCO.

The Silver Medal is not only an important milestone for the company itself, but also a decisive factor for project partners. For example, criteria for a sustainable, transparent supply chain on the manufacturer’s side are confirmed by the EcoVadis award.

ERCO Greenology is the sustainability strategy for developing durable luminaires. Through the “Lighting Durability” approach, ERCO designs and builds products with a service life of at least 20 years. The products are highly effective in use: Thanks to high-precision lighting technology systems developed in-house, light is directed precisely onto the target surface without scattering losses. This ensures light is used only where needed.

Image © ERCO GmbH, www.erco.com.

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For its 2025 season, ETO presents The Elixir of Love and The Rape of Lucretia in repertory, touring a diverse range of venues across the UK. Supporting this ambitious tour is White Light (WL), providing technical expertise and equipment to realise the creative vision of Lighting Designer Jamie Platt and Production Electrician Joe Kirk.

Jamie’s approach to lighting opera is deeply rooted in musical storytelling. “In opera, the narrative unfolds as much through musical leitmotifs as through sung text,” he explains. “Lighting becomes a second layer of narrative. I can shift the look of the stage simply because of an oboe or a violin.” This sensitivity is vividly expressed in The Elixir of Love, where a pivotal aria sees the lighting transform to reflect Nemorino’s emotional world. “We leave reality behind and enter his head and heart,” says Jamie. “The scenic practicals begin reacting to the music, shifting from naturalistic tones to colours that lift with the love and angst he’s feeling.”

In Lucretia, Jamie’s lighting takes on a more stylised role, shaping atmosphere and symbolism. “We use deep orange tones on white muslin drapes to visually disrupt a feminine space, reflecting the antagonist’s intrusion and the opera’s thematic tension.”

Touring presents unique challenges, particularly when moving between traditional theatres and concert halls. Jamie designs with adaptability in mind, favouring booms over overhead fixtures to streamline rigging. “My job is to make it as easy as possible for Joe when the shows are in-and-up in a single day,” he says.

Joe Kirk, ETO’s Lead Production Electrician, ensures Jamie’s design is faithfully executed in every venue. “ETO is all about making opera accessible,” Joe notes. “That means transforming non-traditional spaces into fully realised theatrical environments.” His work begins with detailed venue assessments and continues through close collaboration with Jamie to maintain consistency across the tour.

To meet the demands of varied infrastructure, the lighting rig is designed to be largely self-contained. “Using LED fixtures not only supports ETO’s environmental goals but also reduces the infrastructure we need to tour,” says Joe. The rig includes ETC Halcyon Titanium, Ayrton Diablo, and ETC Lustr 2 fixtures—selected for their reliability, versatility, and quality of light.

Jamie praises the Halcyon units for their punchy output and excellent diffusion options, whilst Joe highlights the importance of thorough prep and clear build methods to support local crews. “Some venues may only host one large touring production a year,” he explains. “It’s vital that everyone understands how the show goes together, regardless of experience.”

Joe adds, “From prep to performance, the team at WL have supported us every step of the way. I’d especially like to thank Dom for being so easy to work with.” Reflecting on his six years with ETO, Joe shares: “The most rewarding part has been bringing full-scale opera to communities that rarely experience it. Overcoming the challenges of each unique venue makes every performance deeply worthwhile.”

Dom Yates, WL’s Head of Lighting, comments: “Working with ETO over the past two years has been a joy. This collaboration demonstrates how technical excellence and creative partnership can bring world-class opera to communities across the UK – making every venue, no matter its limitations, a stage for powerful storytelling.”

As The Elixir of Love and The Rape of Lucretia continue their tour, ETO remains committed to its founding principle: “Opera that moves.”

Lighting Designer: Jamie Platt.

Lead Production Electrician: Joe Kirk.

Programmer: Stephen Settle.

Production Electricians: Graeme Smith, Ciaran Lillis.

Placement Student: Luis Callender (Production LX), Thea Bulgin (Design).

Image: Courtesy of Richard Hubert Smith.

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It was the first time that Robe iFORTE LTX Follow Spots – running on RoboSpot remote following systems – were used for a live music show in India.

The RoboSpot system – six iFORTE LTXs and four BaseStations – was supplied to Anirudh’s production and the show’s main lighting contractor, Bangalore-based Reynolds, by SSL Media from Mumbai. Guru and Vinod were hugely excited to be using the system for the first time in this context and to be trailblazing such technology in India.

They had pushed to get the iFORTES and the RoboSpot system on to the show, as they really needed a super powerful follow spotting solution to cover the long throws around the site, as well as fixtures that could hit the main stage and the B-stage with ease. The flexibility of RoboSpot made it a perfect choice.

Wrapping up the “Hukum” tour – which started in February 2024 at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Dome – in Chennai (also his hometown) meant expectations were sky high for a memorable and magical production, and everyone on the crew and creative team worked tirelessly and diligently to ensure that Anirudh fans were treated to a night to remember.

Vinod has worked as the artist’s LD since 2020, and for this tour, 369 Design Lab’s Albin Biju was the assistant LD, also running and integrating lasers into the show. In addition to co-ordinating all the lighting, Vinod and Guru liaised with the various other visual disciplines involved, including Pixadoo who took care of all things video, the centerpiece of which was a large 144 ft wide LED screen filled with cool bespoke content.

This massive screen was also a starting point for the lighting design, explained Guru, stating that all three of them at 369 Design Lab like specifying Robe products whenever possible. MegaPointes, Spiiders, BMFLs, Tetra2s and TetraXs are frequently on their designs, and they think the brand is “reliable and solid”.

They had been wanting to use iFORTE LTXs for a while and jumped at the chance to get them in for this show with its demanding long-throw follow spotting requirements.

The six iFORTE LTX fixtures were deployed on four delay towers left and right of the stage, one each on the outer pair of towers and two each on the inner towers.

These effortlessly beamed across the substantial throw distances to stage B, which was right in the middle of the concert ground, and they were also highly effective despite the brightness of the LED screen.

“The power, focus and sharpness of the zoom even when very tight is really impressive,” notes Vinod, with Guru adding, “It was fantastic to be able to hit that B stage from almost 200 ft away and for the beams to keep a super-sharp focus, even when tightly zoomed in!”

One song – “Pathikichu” – was lit completely in red, and even with this concentration of deeply saturated colour, the iFORTE LTXs shone through and picked up the artist with no issues.

Albin – who was calling the spots while Vinod ran the console – highlighted that they wanted to have the four spot ops nearby at FOH so they could audibly hear the cues if necessary… without him having to try and make himself heard over the cans – which can be noisy and mushy, especially for a highly animated show.

This close proximity also allowed Albin to develop a semaphore (hand signal) system for the follow spot ops as backup – a great testament to the practicality of Indian can-do thinking.

Guru and Vinod were delighted with the results. “The organisers and producers could also clearly see the difference in quality of the light in the artist, and they appreciated why we insisted on having them for this epic show,” Guru concluded.

Five manual follow spots were on standby to also cover the stage if needed, but only one was utilised as the RoboSpots proved so efficient.

The biggest overall challenge for the show was the rain – it was still Monsoon season in India – and 24 valuable hours of on-site prep and programming time were lost due to torrential downpours… but everyone pulled together in a superlative team effort to ensure that Anirudh’s end-of-tour show was filled with a host of visual surprises and sent the audience away with long-lasting memories of a brilliant performance and an unforgettable night out.

Photo credit: Irshad Pookollathur.

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The new updates complement amendments made in 2024 to BS EN 1838:2024 Lighting Applications – Emergency Lighting for Buildings and BS EN 50172:2024 Emergency Escape Lighting Systems.

All the updates aim to enhance safety and compliance, as well as provide clearer, more consistent guidance for the design, installation, and maintenance of emergency lighting systems in public and commercial buildings.

Emergency lighting is a vital life-saving measure, guiding occupants to safety during evacuations, power outages, or other emergencies. The revised standards address critical areas including system verification, illuminance requirements, circuit integrity under fire conditions, and documentation protocols, ensuring a higher level of safety and compliance across the built environment.

Mike Smith, Technical Director at ECA, said: “ECA and its Members have made significant contributions to the updated BS 5266, with Member representatives on the British Standards Committee that oversaw the amendments to emergency lighting.

ECA has created platforms for Member involvement in standards development, ensuring that proposals are grounded in industry expertise and practical application. These efforts have led to clearer guidance, improved safety, and more robust compliance frameworks across the sector.”

Key updates across the standards

• Enhanced Guidance and Clarity: The three standards now offer more coherent and accessible guidance, with some documents having doubled in length.
• Emergency Escape Lighting: New lux level requirements apply to the entire width of defined escape routes, not just the centreline. Additional focus for specific areas include toilet and changing rooms, and switchboards associated with the provision of normal and escape lighting within motor generator, control, switch or plant rooms.
• Circuit Integrity in High-Risk Areas: BS 5266 introduces measures requiring emergency luminaires in high-risk areas to be wired from at least two separate circuits. No more than 20 luminaires may be affected by a single circuit fault.
• Verification and Testing: While initial verification protocols remain fundamentally unchanged, the revised standards provide more detail and a structured format.
• Shutdown and Recommissioning Procedures: New recommendations include the requirement for emergency lighting systems be protected from deep discharge during prolonged shutdowns, with clear procedures for safe recommissioning.
• Photometric Performance Verification: All three standards now require five-year verification of system photometric performance to confirm continued compliance with design criteria.
• Documentation and Handover: Handover documentation requirements have been clarified, through the addition of more detail and a better layout.
• Risk Assessment: Continued emphasis throughout the new Standards for a thorough and comprehensive risk assessment to be performed, which forms the basis for emergency lighting design.

These changes are designed to ensure that emergency lighting systems continue to meet evolving safety expectations, with a focus on both initial compliance and the ongoing maintenance of systems throughout the building lifecycle.

Support and further guidance

To assist professionals in navigating these substantial updates, ECA and FSA have produced detailed guidance notes and support resources. FSA Members benefit from access to the ECA technical helpline, extensive documentation, editable certificates, and an emergency lighting logbook template.

Additionally, the newly introduced EAL Level 3 Award offers structured learning for those involved in emergency lighting design, installation, and maintenance in line with the updated standards.

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The nationwide tour introduces school students to real technicians working in industry, helping them understand the diversity of technical careers and the pathways that can lead to them. For Tridonic, participation aligns closely with its Tridonic 360 People pillar, which champions education, skills development, and meaningful engagement with young people considering a future in STEM.

Growing up in the village of Piercebridge near Darlington, Troy first discovered his passion for engineering whilst at senior school, repairing motorbikes alongside his father. He began his journey with Tridonic during his sixth form studies, completing a T Level that saw him undertake weekly work experience within the maintenance department. Today, he plays an active role in preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs and bespoke LEAN projects, supported by experienced colleagues across the facility.

During the BBC Bitesize panel sessions, Troy shared the personal motivations that shaped his career direction: “I first knew what I wanted to do after I started fixing motorbikes with my dad in Year 9.”

He also described the strong support network that has been key to his success: “I particularly enjoy the people at work; it feels like a friendly community and I always know who to ask if I need help or a chat.”

Despite early challenges commuting to site, Troy encouraged students not to worry about mapping their entire future immediately, explaining that engineering offers a wealth of different roles and opportunities.

Tina Taylor, Training Coordinator at Tridonic UK, commented: “We are delighted to support the BBC Bitesize tour and incredibly proud of Troy’s achievements. His journey demonstrates the value of apprenticeships, hands-on learning, and the supportive culture that we foster at Tridonic. Engaging with young people forms an important part of our Tridonic 360 People pillar commitment, helping create a strong pipeline of talent for the future.”

Troy’s involvement highlights Tridonic’s dedication to developing capability from within and promoting technical careers to young people. His participation not only celebrates his own accomplishments but also showcases the opportunities available within Tridonic and the broader engineering sector.

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The National Mediator of Norway works to solve high-level disputes related to wage negotiations and collective agreements. As such, it frequently brings together representatives from unions and businesses to hash out last-minute deals that directly affect the Norwegian labour market.

After moving into a new office space in Oslo, these tough negotiations will hereafter take place under Glamox-provided luminaires.

“We all know that the wage negotiations that take place in these rooms influence the wages of almost all Norwegians. Since high-stakes negotiations can drag out, causing various parties to work around the clock to seal a deal, it’s vital to have the right lighting conditions to get the job done,” says Toril Bache Jenssen, Sales Director at Glamox, Norway.

The other tenant, the Labour Court of Norway, is a specialist court that considers disputes between parties to collective agreements concerning the existence, interpretation and validity of collective agreements. To meet the needs of the court, the architectural firm IARK, which led the refurbishment, custom-designed a courtroom with an adjoining judge’s quarters, considering functionality, acoustics, and video use.

Both offices had a selection of high-quality vintage Norwegian furniture from the 1960s, which was reintegrated into the new office space.

“High-quality, durable materials with a distinctive Scandinavian design language were seamlessly integrated into the overall furniture concept, contributing an added dimension and narrative quality to the space—one that would not have existed otherwise,” says Åsa Forsberg, Interior Architect at IARK.

The two office spaces are located on different floors in Backegården in Oslo, yet closely connected through a shared entrance area, reception, social zone, and a newly constructed internal staircase. Developing the lighting concept posed challenges due to the open ceiling structure. Given a low ceiling height, a carefully tailored lighting strategy was required to balance functionality and visual coherence. To find the optimal solution, Glamox invited contractor Statsbygg and the architect to review some of the lighting Glamox had selected for its own offices in Oslo.

“We had a feeling that some of the lighting in our own office would be a good fit for this project, and this ended up being the case. The visit to our office inspired the idea of using slim Glamox C80 linear luminaires to craft squares and rectangles above the various meeting tables. That lighting ultimately gave the negotiation rooms an elegant and distinctive look,” says Bache Jenssen.

In the end, the lighting enhanced the perceived quality and spatial experience of the large meeting rooms.

Photo credit: Niklas Hart.

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Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) announces the launch of the CyberSecurity Summit, a major new addition to its 2026 content programme. Scheduled for Thursday 5th February 2026, the Summit will tackle the escalating cybersecurity challenges confronting the professional AV and systems integration industries, as digital threats increasingly impact critical infrastructure, smart buildings, venues, and public services.

The announcement comes during European Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a continent-wide initiative coordinated by ENISA and the European Commission to promote safer digital practices across businesses, institutions, and individuals. With cybercrime surging across Europe and globally, the timing of ISE’s new Summit couldn’t be more relevant.

Cybersecurity: A Business-Critical Priority for AV
As AV systems become increasingly networked and embedded in enterprise, public sector, and venue environments, they are directly exposed to the same vulnerabilities as traditional IT infrastructure. From control rooms and conferencing platforms to digital signage, smart buildings, and event venues, AV solutions are now high-value targets for ransomware, data breaches, social engineering, and denial-of-service attacks. At ISE’s CyberSecurity Summit, AV professionals will learn about safeguarding critical systems, navigate evolving regulations like NIS2 and ISO 27001, and transform cybersecurity from a vulnerability into a strategic advantage, before it’s too late.

“Cybersecurity is no longer a technical afterthought, it’s a business-critical factor,” says Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events. “For AV manufacturers, integrators, and technology users, it’s essential for accessing public tenders, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building long-term trust with clients.”

Summit Chair Pere Ferrer i Sastre, former Director General of the Catalan Police (Mossos d’Esquadra) with extensive experience in public security, digital transformation, regulatory frameworks, and critical infrastructure management, will facilitate discussions addressing emerging digital threats to the AV and systems integration sectors.

He explains: “Cybersecurity is no longer optional; it lies at the heart of every AV innovation. ISE’s CyberSecurity Summit brings together the brightest minds in our industry to confront today’s digital threats head-on and turn them into strategic advantages. By sharing actionable insights, proven strategies, and real-world experience, we will empower AV professionals to protect critical systems, lead with confidence, and build a safer, smarter future for the entire industry.”

The CyberSecurity Summit at ISE 2026 will unite AV and cybersecurity leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges facing connected AV systems in critical infrastructure, smart buildings, and corporate environments. Opening with Pere Ferrer, the Summit features keynotes from Shaun Reardon (DNV Cyber) on building cyber resilience, Timo Kosig and Andrew Dowsett (Barco Control Rooms) on secure operations, and Pedro Pablo Pérez (TRC) on protecting corporate communications. Roundtables with Laura Caballero (Cybersecurity Agency of Catalonia), Folly Farrel (TÜV SÜD), and Sergi Carmona (Veolia España) will explore compliance, governance, and best practices for securing critical AV environments.

Cybersecurity: A strategic imperative for AV
The Summit is part of ISE 2026’s overarching theme, Push Beyond, which challenges the global AV and systems integration community to redefine what’s possible. By introducing the CyberSecurity Summit, ISE is pushing beyond traditional boundaries to address one of the most urgent and complex issues facing the industry today.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of what’s next
Registration for ISE 2026 is now open, so take your place among the visionaries, trailblazers, and creative minds from every corner of the globe. Whether you’re an AV integrator, manufacturer, IT manager, or facilities director, the CyberSecurity Summit offers essential knowledge and networking opportunities to help you navigate the evolving threat landscape. It’s a chance to learn from leading voices in cybersecurity and discover how to protect your business, your clients, and your reputation.

For the latest information and to register for FREE using A1 Lighting’s exclusive code a1lighting, visit www.iseurope.org.

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Metz Way is a vital part of Gloucester’s transport infrastructure, linking residential areas like Abbeymead and Abbeydale to the city centre and playing a central role in the local economy. The route includes key junctions such as Eastern Avenue and provides access to major developments and commuter corridors, including bridges over railway lines.

As part of ongoing routine maintenance, five high masts were identified as nearing the end of their operational life and requiring replacement. Gloucestershire County Council carried out a desktop study to determine the best way forward, concluding that a combination of new high mast lighting and LED street lanterns would provide optimal coverage, particularly in areas where traditional columns were unsuitable due to Network Rail access constraints.

M Group Highways, the council’s maintenance contractor, successfully tendered for the works with a specification that included CU Phosco products. Having worked closely with M Group Highways for several years on mast maintenance across the county, CU Phosco was well placed to support this project through design, manufacture and installation.

The project scope included:

• Design, manufacture and installation of 4 x 20m high masts, each equipped with 6 P855 luminaires and 2 FL800D-2 floodlights
• Supply-only of 16 P862 LED lanterns for street lighting columns
• Removal and disposal of five existing high masts
• Bespoke foundation studs covers designed and installed to protect foundations of decommissioned masts for potential future use
• Pull-off testing of existing studs

With sections of Metz Way elevated above Network Rail infrastructure, careful planning was required to manage access and ensure safe working conditions. CU Phosco worked to tight deadlines to minimise disruption to local traffic and reduce the impact on ongoing development and transport routes in the area.

The lighting infrastructure upgrade has delivered a compliant and modern lighting solution that improves visibility and safety for all road users. The use of energy-efficient LED lanterns and future-ready high mast infrastructure reduces ongoing maintenance requirements and supports Gloucestershire County Council’s long-term strategy for resilient, sustainable public lighting.

The retention and protection of foundations for potential future reuse reflects a practical and resource-conscious approach to asset management. Meanwhile, the collaboration between CU Phosco and M Group Highways ensured a smooth delivery process from design through to installation.

Jack Benham, Project Manager at M Group Highways, commented: “Metz Way is a key artery into Gloucester, and this scheme needed to be delivered quickly and with minimal disruption. Working with CU Phosco, we were able to provide Gloucestershire County Council with a robust, energy-efficient lighting solution. Their high mast expertise and ability to deliver on challenging access requirements were instrumental to the success of this project.”

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