ICYMI: Check out the Top 10 stories on AMI this week

As the first week of 2021 draws to a close, AMI rounds up the stories that have been dominating the pro audio headlines for the past seven days.

Among the most popular items on the AMI website this week was Katie Tavini’s honest column around mental health.

Elsewhere, the news from various organisations urging the Government to extend insurance schemes for the live music industry also proved popular.

Also making it into this week’s list was Martin Audio’s 50th anniversary plans, as well as Audient’s new product and branding announcement.

See the Top 10 in full below.

1. Katie Tavini: We need a more honest discussion around mental health

In her latest AMI column, mastering engineer Katie Tavini opens up about anxiety and working through the fear of being compared to others in the industry…

2. “2020 has taught us we’re one of the most resilient industries on earth”

Firstly, I and all at AMI would like to wish all of you a very happy new year, as we return from the Christmas break and get ready to embark on what will no doubt be another hugely challenging, yet hopefully more prosperous 12 months…

3. Government urged to extend safety net for festivals or face them disappearing for good

The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee has written to the Chancellor urging him to extend Government-backed insurance schemes to festivals and live music events…

4. Martin Audio to celebrate 50th Anniversary with new products, events and more

Despite the ongoing pandemic, Martin Audio is intent on turning 2021 into a year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary…

5. 2% Rising: Meet Aryanne Maudit

Audio Media International is delighted to present the first 2% Rising interview of the new year! Here, we catch up with West London-based producer, engineer and multi-instrumentalist Aryanne Maudit…

6. NAMM’s Believe in Music week: Garth Brookes and Melissa Etheridge to receive Music For Life award

At NAMM’s Believe in Music week, multi-platinum, Grammy award winners Garth Brooks and Melissa Etheridge will be the recipients of the organisation’s ‘Music for Life’ award…

7. Next Generation Spotlight: Benni Dumville

Audio Media International, in association with Genelec, is delighted to present our latest Next Generation Spotlight. Today, producer, mixer and engineer Benni Dumville talks about carving out his own space in the industry, and why putting people at ease in the studio is so important…

8. Audient launches next gen iD4, iD14 and EVO recording bundle

To honour the company’s new look online and across social media, Audient has unveiled the next generation (mark II) of two iD audio interfaces: iD4 (MKII), iD14 (MKII), as well as the brand new EVO Start Recording Bundle…

9. UK Music outlines strategy to restart live music industry

UK Music has published its Let the Music Play: Save Our Summer 2021 report, outlining a strategy to protect and support the live music industry…

10. KV2 Audio appoints Paul Freudenberg as US Business Development Director

Loudspeaker manufacturer KV2 Audio has appointed Paul Freudenberg to the position of Business Development Director for the US…