Thailand – Jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and VNU Asia Pacific, the inaugural Prolight + Sound Bangkok (PLSB) opens this week at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre, creating a new platform for the entertainment, event and music sectors. From 30 September – 2 October, more than 160 international exhibitors and brands from nine countries and regions, including China, France, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, and the UK, will converge for three dynamic days, with more than 5,000 trade visitors expected. Adding to the excitement, the fair will introduce a dedicated Musical Instruments & Gear Zone, spotlighting musical instruments and performance technologies, while an extensive fringe programme will help to bring this landmark first edition to life.Judy Cheung, Deputy General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, commented: “The debut of Prolight + Sound Bangkok marks an exciting new chapter for Prolight + Sound as the brand expands into ASEAN. We are drawing on Messe Frankfurt’s global network and the brand’s extensive resources to connect world-class brands with Southeast Asia’s vibrant entertainment, events and music markets. With this launch, we are establishing a new international platform that brings professional AV technologies to the fore and strengthens collaboration across the entertainment industry.”
Panadda Kongma, Vice President – Business, VNU Asia Pacific, added: “As a joint organiser of this inaugural edition, VNU Asia Pacific is committed to building Prolight + Sound Bangkok into a meaningful business platform for Thailand and the wider Southeast Asian entertainment and events industry. By combining our strong local and regional industry network with Messe Frankfurt’s international expertise, we are connecting Thai industry professionals and buyers with global suppliers, technologies and new business opportunities. Through this collaboration, we aim to strengthen Bangkok’s role as an important ASEAN hub for professional AV, live production and entertainment technology.”
Global brands showcase pro AV solutions for ASEAN’s growing entertainment market
Reflecting ASEAN’s evolving needs, over 160 exhibitors and brands across pro audio, lighting, stage machinery, instruments and pro AV will showcase entertainment innovations. Exhibitor highlights include:
Pro audio
Hemona Electroacoustics Private Limited (India): carrying the N-LABS brand, the company delivers world-class professional audio solutions built on innovation, precision, and reliability.
Goldenduck (Thailand): with a 48-year legacy of delivering professional AV, networking, and media solutions, Goldenduck joins Smart Broadcast Solution to showcase an integrated ecosystem of global technologies spanning visual processing, LED displays, AI captioning, NDI, and robotic cameras, alongside an onsite immersive projection-mapping room demonstrating smarter, more connected, and memorable experiences.
VL Audio (Thailand): will showcase V-DESIGNET, its newly launched audio system design software, for the first time in Thailand. Buyers can also explore its V-AMP DQ SERIES, column speakers, new active line array models, double subwoofers, active monitors, and active point source speakers.
Pro lighting & stage
Hong Kong ACME Electric Limited (Hong Kong): part of the ACME Group, the company has nearly 40 years of experience manufacturing stage, entertainment, and architectural lighting. Its 150-acre Foshan production base supports full sales and service coverage across more than 130 countries and territories worldwide.
GIS AG (Switzerland): founded in 1957, GIS AG specialises in electric chain hoists and crane systems developed and manufactured in Switzerland. ISO 9001 certified since 1994, it operates subsidiaries in Germany, the UK, and the US, and maintains a global network of more than 40 qualified partners.
Musical instruments & Gear zone
Guangzhou Pearl River Amason Digital Musical Instruments Co Ltd (China): FLYKEYS, a brand under Pearl River Piano, manufactures digital musical instruments including digital pianos, teaching systems, and electronic drums that meet international safety standards (FCC, CE, RoHS).
Tycoon Percussion (Thailand): founded in Bangkok in 1983, the company manufactures premium hand percussion instruments and accessories. Combining craftsmanship, innovation, and quality control, it serves musicians and educators worldwide. Its IQ Plus Music brand offers educational instruments for children, supporting early music learning, skill development, and creativity.
Dedicated Singapore Pavilion
MA Lighting Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (Singapore): founded in 1983, MA Lighting is a global leader in computer-controlled lighting consoles and networking components, driven by innovation to consistently meet evolving industry demands and develop tomorrow’s cutting-edge solutions.
Total Solution Marketing Pte Ltd (Singapore): established in 1998, the company is a leading regional distributor of professional lighting, smart rigging, and video servers, priding itself on delivering value, superior customer service, and cutting-edge products.
New trends and technologies shape the 2026 fringe programme
Bringing together decision-makers, academics and industry leaders, the fringe programme will examine significant developments across the sector and their implications for the industry. Featured seminar topics include:
PLSB X Dante Day: a deep dive into Dante-enabled AV networking for live sound, pro AV integration and immersive systems. Bringing together pro AV professionals, system integrators and educators, the session takes a closer look at this industry-standard audio networking platform.
The future of entertainment events in ASEAN: Technology, creativity & business: a look at how technology, creativity and business growth are shaping ASEAN’s entertainment landscape. Professionals working across sound, lighting, stage technology, audio and video production, live streaming, events and festivals will consider the opportunities emerging as technology and content converge.
Thailand’s entertainment industry: The critical role of universities in shaping future talent: universities, technology providers and production companies will explore how practical training can become a stronger part of university education, building closer links between academia and industry and preparing graduates for stage and production work.
ASEAN Pro AVL friendship meeting: the Asia Events and Equipment Federation (AEEF) serves as a unified platform convening leading industry associations from across ASEAN, representing the collective interests of the region’s events and professional AVL industries. It connects exhibitors and visitors with representatives from Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore, enabling cross-border networking, offering insights into regional market developments, and fostering future business collaboration.
Further highlights of the fringe programme include the Sound Healing Workshop, an immersive sound journey presented by Tycoon & IQ Plus; Live Music Spotlight, featuring instrumental performances; and FEEL THE BEAT! Interactive Drum Circle.
Prolight + Sound Bangkok 2026 is jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and VNU Asia Pacific.
